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William Bowie Gilded Mid-Century Modern Abstract Table Sculpture on Teak Base
By William Bowie
Located in St. Louis, MO
Signed William Bowie welded spire abstract metal gilded with both gold and silver leaf on teak base
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
H 17 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Italian Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Italian tole chandelier with an open carriage, swag and acanthus leaf
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Ceramic Bull Sculpture
Located in San Carlos, CA
For your consideration we have a fantastic gilt ceramic sculpture of a charging bull. Life like yet artistic, this bull is showing off its strength and anger, ready to go after you. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Aluminum Column Ashtray by Rinnovel
By Rinnovel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
geometric shapes typical of Mid-Century Modern design. The gilded aluminum is polished to a smooth and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Wood French Sunburst Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern gilded wood sunburst wall mirror. This amazing mirror was produced in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilded Brass Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass lantern style table lamp. This petite brass lamp is big on style
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid Century Modern gilded ice bucket with tong, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
water and keep the ice for as long as possible.
This Mid Century Modern ice bucket features a stunning
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Mirrors with Gilded Frame
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural mirrors with gilded frame.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilded Glass Under spirit Cherries Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Mid-Century Modern painted gold glass set composed by six small cups and an under spirit cherries
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Églomisé and Gilded Wrought Iron Low Table
Located in Hudson, NY
gilded and painted with a wavy decorative border along the apron. Set within the frame of the apron is a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Wooden Carved Convex Sunburst Mirror
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful giltwood sunburst convex mirror with multiple layered hand carved rays. The frame is made of wood, beautifully hand sculpted. With convex glass mirror.
Dating from circa ...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 1.58 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Gilded Mahogany Buffets Cabinets, circa 1950
By Alberto Mastroianni
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Mid-Century Modern gold leaf gilded over an Italian Red clay bole ground pair of solid mahogany
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf
1950s Pier Luigi Colli Mid-Century Modern Gilded Iron Umbrella Stand
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
sophistication, while also serving a practical purpose. Today, the Pier Luigi Colli Mid-Century Modern Gilded
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Brass and Black Iron Italian Ashtray, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern gilded brass and black iron ashtray. This fantastic piece was designed
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Iron, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Earthenware "Turnabout Cat" by Hedi Schoop
By Hedi Schoop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hedwig “Hedi” Schoop “Turnabout Cat” in glazed and gold-leafed earthenware (ca. 1950s, California, USA).
After fleeing Nazi Germany for the USA in 1930s alongside her husband compos...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Turned Gilded Brass Table Lamp Italy, C.1950
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern Turned Gilded Brass table lamp Italy, C.1950.
In very good vintage condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Umbrella Stand Made in Gilded Metal, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice patina. Handmade, probably Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian colored & gilded wood, brass & glass Mid Century Modern coffee table
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Sculptural body in carved, painted and gilded wood with an elegant and light brass structure
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Cristal Art Mid-Century Modern Italian Ground and Gilded Mirror, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mirror with ground and gilded glass frame, "ears of wheat", Cristal Art production, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
H 35.83 in W 25.2 in D 1.19 in
French Inspired Mid-Century Modern Gilded Coffee Table Available in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern French inspired Coffee Table in an old fashion Hand-Applied Gilded Finish. Shown
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Gold, Steel, Gold Leaf
Mid Century Modern Gilded Metal Sunburst Vintage Mirror Wall Mirror Italy 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern gilded metal sunburst mirror or wall mirror with curved leaves, which was made
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Gilded Pony Brooch with Blue Crystal Eye
Located in McKinney, TX
This adorable vintage gold-plated pony brooch from the mid-century era, features a brushed texture
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Portrait of a Young Man - Modern British Impressionist Oil on Board Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1950's Modern British oil on board portrait of a young man wearing a blue jacket
Category
1950s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
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H 22.05 in W 17.72 in
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Gilded and Satin Brass Double Bed, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant double bed designed by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1970s, in good original condition, bed kept in a warehouse of a furniture factory. The decorative section includes metal cross...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 35.83 in W 68.9 in D 81.5 in
Gold Gilded Mid Century Iron Mirror from Italy Circa 1960
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and unusual mid century modern mirror, Italy circa 1960. Retaining the original gilded
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Brass and Crystal Backlit Mirror by Palwa, 1970
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A high quality and handmade illuminated glass mirror by Palwa, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilded Terracotta Centerpiece, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Gilded terracotta centerpiece is an original modern object realized in the mid-20th century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Terracotta
Two 1980s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Gilded Aluminum Oval Wall Mirrors
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two gilded aluminum mid-century modern oval shaped wall mirror hand-crafted in Italy in the
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.17 in W 19.3 in D 1.58 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern 1930s Art Deco Dolphin Statue in Gilded Brass
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian age Art Deco dolphin statue in gilded brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 10.24 in W 3.55 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Vases with Gilded Shell Decorative Forms
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Atlanta, GA
by Fitz and Floyd.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Red and Yellow Floral Still Life Painting Gilded Frame
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Large scale Mid-Century Modern floral still life housed in gilded frame. The vintage painting dates
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 44 in W 44.25 in D 2.5 in
Roger Thibier French Mid Century Gold Gilded Side Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Gold gilded bronze Mid-Century Modern side table (two levels) from Paris. By notable French
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-century modern Gilded Brass Faux Bamboo Bar Cart with Removable Tray Top 70s
Located in Roma, IT
sparkling gilded brass in which smoked glass tops are set; it has two large rubber lined wheels and 2 much
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 27.17 in W 32.68 in D 19.1 in
Mid-Century Set of three gilded metal sconces. Italy 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Rare set of three gilded metal wall lamps produced in Italy during the 50s. Fair vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern French Sun Burst Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
The Mid Century Modern French Sun Burst Mirror is a stunning and iconic piece of decor that
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century Regency gilded metal umbrella stand by Li Puma
Located in München, DE
Very elegant Mid Century Regency umbrella stand made of gold-plated metal.
Manufacturer is Li Puma
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-century ceramic gilded pair table lamps by Bitossi for Berboms
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
An elegant pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden.
These fabulous lamps are glazed and gilt.
Period- ca. 1960-1970
Place of origin- Italy/ Sweden
Labeled a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Handmade Vase, by Novoborske Sklo 'Gilded', 1960's
By Novoborské sklo
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of art glass, gold
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century L. Burchiellaro Gilded Aluminium Round Wall Mirror, 60s Italy
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful round wall mirror with large frame enclosed in gilded aluminium, hammered with decorative
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Banci Firenze Mid-Century Gilded Iron Flower Shaped Italian Sconce, 1970s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Roma, IT
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A wonderful piece of lighting that will be perfect for a mid-century living room or a floral themed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
elegant kinkeldey mid century SCONCE crystal glass prisms and gilded metal
By Kinkeldey
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful wall lamp manufactured in the 1960s by Kinkeldey. Made of gilded metal and crystal
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Three Beautiful Mid Century Wall Mirrors from Italy with Gilded Frames
Located in München, DE
Three beautiful rare Mid Century wall mirrors with frames decorated with roses.
The frames are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Resin, Wood, Mirror
H 16.74 in W 13.39 in D 1.78 in
Mid-Century Gilded Glazed "I Soli" Ceramic Pencil Holder by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Koper, SI
Beautiful pencil holder or small vase by Piero Fornasetti, in gilded glazed ceramic. This piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Two Tone Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary vintage mid-century modern two-tier coffee table is in great condition hand
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Giltwood, Wood, Walnut, Glass, Lacquer
Beautiful Italian Mid Century Regency gilded iron round side table by Li Puma
Located in München, DE
Very elegant Mid Century Regency side table made of gilded iron.
The manufacturer is Li Puma
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 30.91 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Italian Metal Tray Turquoise-Blue Base Color Gilded Ornaments 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
decorated with a gilded representation of classicism (stylized) and decorative elements.
The fight scene of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Bed in Gilded Metal and Bronze Mirror Headboard, 1970 Belgo Chrome, Mid Century
By Belgo Chrome, belgochrom
Located in Brussels , BE
Bed in gilded metal and bronze mirror headboard, 1970 belgo Chrome.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 66.93 in D 82.68 in
Two Beautiful Italian Mid Century Wall Mirrors Made of Wood, Partly Gilded
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful mid century wall mirrors made of wood.
Very high quality workmanship with a great
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 25.2 in W 14.57 in D 0.99 in
Mid-Century Modern Style 6 Lights Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Mid-Century Modern sputnik gilded chandelier. Featuring a sleek design, the chandelier
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Lithograph Portrait of a Woman
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
pencil, but this is not clearly legible. The work is framed in a simple gilded wooden frame behind glass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Italian Mid-Century Suspended Wall Unit Boockase in Walnut and Gilded Metal 1960
Located in Traversetolo, IT
An eye-catching mid-century Italian wall unit or bookcase made from gilded metal and walnut shelves
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 102.37 in W 78.75 in D 12.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Chiavari Chair 1940s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern extra high back vintage side chair Chiavari from beechwood with partly gilded
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Forney, TX
Make a statement with this rare mid-century Italian modernist bar cabinet (sideboard buffet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
1970s Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Stilkronen
By Stilkronen, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
the Mid-Century Modern movement. His designs often incorporated chrome and brass finishes, reflecting
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Mid Century Modern Giltwood Deknudt Mirror Meander Style 1970s
By Deknudt
Located in Bjuråker, SE
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Style: Mid Century Modern
Period: 1970-1980
Country of origin: Belgium
Condition: Very good. Wear is
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Large Gilded Wood Soleil Mirror, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Gilded Wood Soleil Mirror, 20th Century.
Gilded wood Soleil mirror from the 1960s, 20th
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Stunning XXL Mid-Century Modern Brass and Copper Statue
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful, elegant and stylish. Bronze with black and golden patina, gilded brass. African Mid
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Brutalist High Back Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding set of four Mid-Century Modern Brutalist high back side chairs or dining
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Resin
1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilkronen
By Stilkronen, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
the Mid-Century Modern movement. His designs often incorporated chrome and brass finishes, reflecting
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Cabinet Bar, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
is in walnut and green glass tops, the internal part below is in carved and gilded wood with shades
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
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Gilded Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gilded mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A gilded mid century modern — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a gilded mid century modern, we have 821 options in-stock, while there are 29 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the gilded mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A gilded mid century modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one gilded mid century modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Palwa, Del Williams and Line Vautrin produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Gilded Mid Century Modern?
A gilded mid century modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,529, while the lowest priced sells for $48 and the highest can go for as much as $47,000.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Gilded Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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