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Bottle Green Mid-Century Modern Arm Office Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Bottle green Mid-Century Modern faux leather arm chair by Ate van Apeldoorn for Woodwork Hattem the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair Of French Green Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Metal Armchairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of French green Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo metal armchairs
Newly powder-coated green, was
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Green Mid-Century Modern Six Vintage Dining Chairs, 1950s, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern set of six green vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
H 30.71 in W 19.49 in D 17.13 in
Vallauris France Glazed Woven Ceramic Basket Emerald Green Mid-Century Modern
By Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Woven Ceramic, Pottery in Emerald Green from Vallauris (small village on the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 4 in W 16 in D 7.5 in
Pendant Chandelier Glass Brass Green Midcentury Modern Italian Design 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
, surrounded by brass rods that support a green enamelled micro-perforated diffuser. Brass and metal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
A pair of green mid-Century modern Monroe of selig barrel back chairs
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Charleston, SC
1960s Vintage Selig of Monroe Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair
A fabulous pair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vase Decorative Object Murano Glass Green Midcentury Modern Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Unusual vase made of ribbed opaque Murano glass, in the shade of bottle green. Made in Italy in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
No Reserve
H 13.19 in Dm 3.15 in
Vase Decorative Object Murano Glass Green Midcentury Modern Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vase made of cased Murano glass in the shade of sage green. Made in Italy in the 60s.
Note: We
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
No Reserve
H 13.39 in Dm 6.11 in
1980 Tall Neon Green Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lucite Sculpture on Black Base
Located in Miami, FL
the 1980s.
Mid-Century Modern era.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite, Wood
H 28 in W 21 in D 6 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Striped Ceramic Lamps
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A lovely pair of green Mid-Century Modern striped ceramic lamps with wood base. In very good
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Big Murano Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful purple and green Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase.
This piece is a tall one
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Large Single Danish Ceramic Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Green Mid-Century Modern pottery table lamp.
Rewired with solid brass socket and cloth wire.
It
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Mid-20th Century Danish Table Lamps
Mid-Century Modern Murano Green Art Glass Swirled Bowl Barovier Attributed
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large green Mid-Century Modern art glass swirled bowl was made in Murano Italy in circa 1965
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Sage Green Shiny Glazed Floral Incised Vase, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heavy sage green Mid-Century Modern barrel shaped ceramic vase with handmade incised organic floral
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage 1960s E.O Brody Co Emerald Green Pressed Glass Candy / Compote Dish
Located in East Quogue, NY
Rich emerald green mid-century modern E. O. Brody Co. pressed Glass Candy / Compote Dish with thick
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Mid Century Modern End Tables Van Keppel Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
occasion, as a coffee table and or sofa console et cetra.
Also a nice addition to a mid century modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Tom Green Mid Century Brutalist Brass Chandelier
Located in Countryside, IL
Tom Green Mid Century Brutalist Brass Chandelier
This chandelier measures: 14 wide x 14 deep x 31
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ravello Green Ombre Vase - German
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid-Century Modern Ravello Green Ombre Vase - German
Introducing the Ravello Green Ombre Vase, a
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Modern Green and Gold Glass Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage mid century modern glass vase. Features a painted green and gold finish.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Green Glazed Bird Figurines, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of mcm or regency style ceramic glazed pheasant birds in a beautiful deep green. Each bird
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Ceramic Emerald Green Elephant Ashtray
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A green and yellow ceramic elephant ashtray or catchall. Reminiscent of the ever-popular
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20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Green Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass Pitcher, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A green charming vintage pitcher, which has a capacity of 2 liters.
The material of this barware is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Glass
Mid-20th Century Modern Swedish Rya Green, Blue Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Modern Swedish Rya green, blue rug
Size: 4'5" × 8'6" (134 × 259 cm).
This vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Green Painted Art Deco Vanity Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Green Painted Art Deco Vanity Bench. Item features a green cerused
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Spherical Green Onyx Vase
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern vase carved from a single block of highly figured green onyx marble. Primarily
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Marble, Onyx
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Germany Green Crystal
By Heinrich Loffelhardt
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Table lamp transformed from a "bubble" vase in smaragd green crystal. Design of the vase by Prof
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Green Malachite Table Lamp
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Mid-Century Modern table lamp with oversized off-white custom cylindric shaped
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Murano Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Copenhagen, K
Green Mid-Century Sommerso Murano bowl or centerpiece.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Green Murano glass chandelier, Mid Century Modern
By Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern green Murano glass chandelier, Vistosi style, Italy 1970s.
The vintage
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
California Modern Van Keppel Green Iron Candleholders
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Van Keppel Green iron candleholders for their company VKG (Van Keppel-Green) of Beverly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
Blenko Emerald Green Pinched Vase Model 921L Mid Century Modern
By Blenko Glass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Blenko Emerald Green Pinched Glass Vase, Model 921L, is a remarkable piece of mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Abstract Art, (blue, green, brown)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid Century Abstract Art, signed lower right by Alice Esther Pollard (1867-1933) Housed in a 19th C
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Green Ceramic Table Lamps, Circa 1950s
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful and fun pair of ceramic lamps. Mid-Century Modern in design and era. Circa 1950s. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Green Danish Lounge Set
By Aksel Dahl
Located in Weesp, NL
Danish Mid-Century Modern lounge set designed by Aksel Dahl in the 1960's.
Superior solid oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb-Style Lime Green Wire Side Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is an great find: a Mid-Century Modern chair, similar to the style of Paul McCobb. It has
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Steel Chair with Green Fabric
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern tubular steel chair with green fabric.
By unknown manufacturer from France
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Glass Amphora, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italia Mid-Century Modern Green glass Amphora, 1960s
Small green glass Amphora finished with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Round Green Braided Jardiniere Planter by Haeger
By Haeger
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round textural green planter in green. Round in form, this lovely jardinière stands on a small
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Green Turquoise Plastic Vintage Coat Rack, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat rack or wall hook from plastic designed and manufactured in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
H 2.56 in W 9.26 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Parchment Pedestals
By Aldo Tura
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of stunning pedestals with wood bases adorned in lacquered green goatskin parchment and
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Italian Murano Green Art Glass Bowl, circa Mid-20th Century
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
-Century Modern period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Attributed to designer Ercole Barovier. Great as a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian armchairs made of solid wood structure with padded filling and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Matte Green Ceramic Vase Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Style Matte Green Glazed Ceramic Vase Mounted Table Lamp with lamp shade
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Green Cotton Velvet Italian Stool
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-Century Modern Italian stool from the 1950s, made of solid wood structure, brass and black
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Italian Green Velvet Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of Italian green velvet Mid-Century Modern high back chairs after Marco Zanuso. Makes
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Green Table Lamp, Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern green table lamp, ceramic, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Starburst Wall Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Starburst Wall Clock
Circa 1960
Dimensions
D 31” (entire
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs in Emerald Green Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mid-century modern Italian lounge chairs in Emerald green velvet
Newly upholstered with an
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
H 33.25 in W 29.5 in D 30.75 in
Large Venetian Green Murano Glass Mid Century Modern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Spectacular and Large Green Murano glass Mid Century Modern multi light double tier chandelier of
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat-Shaped Green Metal Chandelier, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern hat-shaped green metal chandelier, 1970s
Hat-shaped green chandelier in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Green Diabolo Table Desk, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Green Table Desk, 1950s
The lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Blue Green Art Glass Ashtray Catchall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Blue Green Art Glass Ashtray Catchall (Price is per piece
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Green Planter Stool
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century green planter stool
This stool measures: 12 wide x 12 deep x 17 inches high
All
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Green Coffee Table, Malachite and Wood
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern green coffee table, malachite and wood.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Malachite
Mid-Century Green Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Green in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s.
Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
2 Mid-Century Modern Atomic Spun Lucite Green Spaghetti Table Lamps
Located in Dayton, OH
Two large Mid-Century Modern / atomic age table lamp featuring orbs of spun green lucite on brass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 6 Green Haussmann Chair, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Dietiker, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
influential Swiss architects of the twentieth century.
Over the course of their careers, they have
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Dark Green Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
varnish in the color of a nut. Upholstery made of high quality fabric in dark green. The armchair has a
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Italian Geisha Sculpture in Green Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Murano green Geisha in Murano glass in a vivid green color.
In style Mid century Modern from Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 11.82 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
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Green Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic green mid century modern available at 1stDibs. A green mid century modern — often made from metal, glass and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 4683 variations of the antique or vintage green mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 167 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a green mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right green mid century modern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made green mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Van Keppel-Green, Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.
How Much is a Green Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a green mid century modern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $92,386, while the average can fetch as much as $1,770.
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 Green 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.
- 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. - 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. - 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 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.
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