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Mid-Century Modern Goat Hair Rug with Stripes ‘Narrow with Black Ends’
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Handwoven in eastern Turkey, mid-20th century, this small rug has a cotton foundation and a woven
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Vintage 1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair

Mid Century Modern Portrait of a Dark Haired Man
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-Century Modern portrait of a man by California artist Genevieve Rogers (American, 1904-1984
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cardboard, Oil, Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Oak Sideboard with Hair Pin Legs by Jentique
By Jentique
Located in Pasadena, TX
6ft Mid-Century Modern oak sideboard with hair pin legs by Jentique This oak sideboard features
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bobyrug’s Mid-Century Modern Goat Hair Moroccan Rug with Stripes
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
hair pile, meticulously handwoven using wool on a cotton foundation. Elevate your space with the
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Mid-Century Hair Comb by Hector Aguilar
By Hector Aguilar
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Hair Comb by Hector Aguilar is an exceptional piece of timeless elegance. Hector Aguilar was a
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Hair Comb by Hector Aguilar
Mid-Century Hair Comb by Hector Aguilar
H 0.79 in W 1.78 in D 4.34 in
Large Long Hair Italian Mid-Century Modern Style Goatskin Bench, Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Large long hair goat skin bench with hand-carved canted legs in the Style of Ico Parisi This piece
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Goatskin, Hardwood

1950s "Short Hair" Mid Century Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper Short Hair c. 1940-1950's Gouache on Paper 15
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Tripod Stool with Cow Hair
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Tripod Stool with Cow Hair. This chic stool consists of a sleek tripod base
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Modern Leather Side Chair - Hair on Hide
Located in Westwood, NJ
the upholstered sling back and seat with nailhead decoration, the reverse with hair on hide
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Leather Side Chair - Hair on Hide
Modern Leather Side Chair - Hair on Hide
H 42 in W 19.75 in D 23.5 in
Belgian Mid-Century Brown Gray Polypropylene Long-Haired carpet, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Belgian mid-century brown gray polypropylene long-haired carpet, 1970s Rectangular long-haired rug
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Display Cabinet
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage American made cabinet with hair pin iron legs. Three sides of glass for display, shelves
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Display Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Display Cabinet
H 57 in W 63.75 in D 13 in
Mid Century Modern Hairpin Leg Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern hairpin leg sliding door cabinet. A very pretty little cabinet featuring white
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Striped Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Obidos flatweave rug is made with handspun cotton and goat hair. It is inspired by the antique
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair, Cotton

Taurus Collection Modern Striped Handmade Goat Hair Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Taurus
Located in New York, NY
× 231 cm) Naturally charming, this new Mid-Century Modern carpet from the geometric taurus collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair

English mid century oil painting Portrait of a Wire Haired Jack Russell terrier
Located in Woodbury, CT
English mid century oil painting Portrait of a Wire Haired Jack Russell terrier. Kate Gray was a
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1960s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flat-Weave Rug in Grey Tones
Located in New York, NY
This grey tone vintage flat-weave rug was crafted in Afghanistan, circa mid-20th century. Using
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton

Pair of Mid-century Modern Style Italian Armchairs
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs in long-haired Bouclè, Italian artisan production in the style of Augusto Bozzi.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pony Hide Lounge Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
stenciled hair-on-hide cowhide featuring a corset lace-up back with stainless grommets and suede ties. Very
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

Pair of 20th Century Vintage White Faux Alpaca Hair Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Pair of swivel armchairs from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Very comfortable. Due to their dimensions, they per...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Long Hair Sheep Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
covered in real long hair fur, real horn or antlers and a hide covered face. The hoof feet are black
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Antler, Horn, Fur, Sheepskin

Long Hair Sheep Ottoman
Long Hair Sheep Ottoman
H 24.5 in W 26 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flat-Weave Rug in Warm Grey and White Color
Located in New York, NY
This vintage flat-weave rug was crafted in Turkey, circa mid-20th century. Using ancient techniques
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Brown, Black Sideboard, Bathroom Vanity
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Inspired by a retro hair dryer, this unique cabinet is handcrafted with great attention to details
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

1960s Mid Century Danish Modern Carved Teak Viking Figurine
Located in Ferndale, MI
. Adorned with a leather cape and horned helmet with brass details, a chartreuse fur beard and hair, he's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fur, Leather, Teak

Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in grey sheep skin
Located in Berlin, DE
Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in grey sheep skin This ottoman/pouf/ stool was
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Midcentury Tripod Tabouret or Stool Hair, France, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Design stool or tabouret.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Mid century, modern printed cowhide folding safari chair
By Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century printed cowhide folding safari chair. This wrought iron chair base forms a
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

Mid Century Modern Framed Portrait Painting of a Woman in Blue and Pink
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A mid-century modern portrait painting of a woman on blue silk. This portrait is professionally
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

Danish Mid-century modern pottery wall decoration by Dietlinde Hein, Knabstrup
By Knabstrup
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mid-century modern signed Scandinavian art pottery wall tile decoration, a fantastic wall plaque
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

European Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Pony Hide, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous daybed was inspired by classic mid-century European furniture design and simplicity
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Hide, Linen, Wood

Mid-century modern female stoneware statue by Leopold Anzengruber, Austria.
By Leopold Anzengruber
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
just exquisite, from the facial expression to the hair, earrings as well as her skirt, is all just
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Aristo Aristette Queen Professional Turquoise Blue Standing Hair Dryer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aristette Queen Professional Standing Hood Hair Dryer in Turquoise Blue . Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Carved Olive Wood & Goatskin Benches / Stools
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sensual pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern carved solid olive wood benches / stools with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Goatskin, Olive

Blessing Modern, Brutalist, Hand Carved Wood, Steel & Hair On Hide Daybed
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
indoors and would complement any style of interior from Modern, Mid Century modern, Minimal to Brutalist
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2010s South African Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
?53581 Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 04'08 x 15'02. ??Full of tiny
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Taurus Collection Striped Goat Hair Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Taurus
Located in New York, NY
) Simple and well-executed, this new Mid-Century Modern rug from the Geometric Taurus collection unveils
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53574 Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 06'01 x 18'03. Full of tiny
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
lightly splayed in the back in a characteristic Mid-Century Modern manner, while their warm colour
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Walnut Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall two door cabinet on hair pin legs. Sculpted handle doors open to a red interior with shelves
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Cabinet
Mid-Century Walnut Cabinet
H 51.25 in W 57.5 in D 13.5 in
Grace Kelly Hair Up, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Grace Kelly Hair Up -- Grace Kelly, later Princess Grace of Monaco, was photographed by Mark Shaw
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Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Mid Century Cowhide Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mid-century modern style side chair, the upholstered sling back and seat with nailhead decoration
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Cowhide Side Chair
Mid Century Cowhide Side Chair
H 42 in W 19.75 in D 23.5 in
Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in white and black sheep skin
Located in Berlin, DE
Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in white and black sheep skin This ottoman/pouf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Garland Armchair Wood Legs Cotton Velvet
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
With a signature smile, an always perfect hair and makeup epitomizing the golden age of old
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Gilt Bowls Busts of Nubian Princesses, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
hair heads. With original brass loop earrings, the inside of the gilt bowl glazed in a sky blue
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Austin Production Brutalist Large Sculpture Lovers Man Woman Mid Century Modern
By Austin Productions
Located in Wayne, NJ
looks like Frankenstein and Frankenstein's Bride, by the shape of her hair. A beautiful piece. Uncertain
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

Set of 2 1950s Danish armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, teak and goat hair
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 2 1950s Danish armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, teak and goat hair Danish armchairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Goat Hair, Wood

20th Century French Portrait of Auburn Hair Young Lady Large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Auburn Haired lady by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes signed below oil on board
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Style Fasem Bauhaus Chrome Sling Rocker
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Cheetah Print Hair-on Cowhide The Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Style Fasem Bauhaus Chrome Sling
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Large & Rare Mid-Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex Table Lamp USA 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Designed and manufactured by Yasha
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Plaster Bust
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great mid century piece from the estate of modern architect John Mooney, NY. Pencil signed. Appears
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Mid 20th Century Plaster Bust
Mid 20th Century Plaster Bust
H 17.5 in W 7 in D 11 in
Pair of Italian Long Hair Goatskin Benches
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern style long hair goatskin benches in the manner of Ico
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Ancient View of Newcastle - Original Lithograph - Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient View of Newcastle is an original modern artwork realized in the Mid-19th Century. Original
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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Mid-century Japanese Menuki Cufflinks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-century Japanese Menuki Cufflinks. Crafted in Japan in Menuki style, a sword handle decoration
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Mixed Metal

Mid-century Japanese Menuki Cufflinks
Mid-century Japanese Menuki Cufflinks
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W 0.79 in D 0.79 in L 1.19 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Iridescent Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp or Sconce 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern textured and iridescent Murano glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid Century Modern Pyramid Shape High Chest with Large Bow or Butterfly Pulls
By Paul Evans, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice highly decorative pyramid shape high chest with solid brass hair pin legs and figural
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

John.Modern British Portrait.Mid-20th Century.Original Ink Drawing. Flower Power
By John Kingerlee
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
is shown as a sketched line, and the sun as a large incomplete circle. His hair is wild and fuzzy
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Mid-20th Century Symbolist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Mid Century Modern F.A.I.P. Plaster Table Lamp Stylized Seating Lady 1950s
By F. A. I. P.
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern small plaster or chalkware table lamp of stylized seated Lady in pink from the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century FLER 'KARINGA' Armchairs
Located in Auckland, AUK
tried my best to remove all the cat hair, but there must be some left. Small scratches/imperfection due
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Vintage 1970s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century FLER 'KARINGA' Armchairs
Mid Century FLER 'KARINGA' Armchairs
H 40.56 in W 27.96 in D 31.11 in
Soft Blanket like Rug with Stripes. Natural Goat Hair pile, Cotton Foundation.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Handwoven in eastern Turkey, mid-20th century, this small rug has a cotton foundation and a woven
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair, Cotton

Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Animal Bird Sculpture Shoe Brush on Stone
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Danish modern abstract animal bird shoe brush in teak, circa 1960's. This piece has been
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Italian Bench in Leopard Print Hair Hide
Located in Houston, TX
An ebonized Italian bench newly upholstered in a leopard printed hair hide.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hide, Wood

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Find many varieties of an authentic hair mid century modern available at 1stDibs. A hair mid century modern — often made from fabric, wool and goat hair — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a hair mid century modern, we have 121 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the hair mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A hair mid century modern, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made hair mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Artifort, Theo Ruth and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Most 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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 22, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid 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, 2021
    Mid 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-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, 2024
    There 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, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    There 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, 2019
    The 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, 2021
    There 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, 2023
    Some 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.