Italy Mid Century
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Italian Mid-Century Slipper Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury slipper chair
$2,900.00
Italian midcentury slipper chair with a tufted back
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Italian Mid-Century Chest
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century wood chest with brass hardware and a blue glass top.
Condition: Excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard
Located in Porto, PT
Italian Mid-Century Modern sideboard in mahogany with glazed craquellé ceramic door handles.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
Italian Mid-Century Alabaster Planter
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century (1940s) large alabaster round bowl (jardiniere) with handles supported on a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Midcentury Chandelier
Located in Cathedral City, CA
An Italian midcentury chandelier. Made of clear and frosted glass. Center section and canopy are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian Mid Century Secretary, Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid century secretary in Brazilian Rosewood. Four drawers when open the desk height is 30
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Bench
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury bench with backrest. Perfect for a small space or the end of a bed. Dark wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Framed Lithograph
Located in London, GB
An Italian mid-century lithograph of striking colours, in an ebonised framed with marbled backing
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Paintings
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian Mid-Century Sycamore Sideboard
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1930s) sycamore 4 door sideboard on raised tapered legs with brass trim
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Sycamore
Italian Mid-Century Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
Side table - Italian mid-century side table with Pietra Verde marble tiers and a solid brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Midcentury Hexagon Mirror
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian midcentury wall mirror in hardwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Italian Mid-Century Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) brass chandelier with 6 lights on bottom facing up and 6 lights on top
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Italian Mid-Century Armchair, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Original Italian Mid-Century armchair, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Italian Mid-Century Modern walnut and brass dresser. Circa 1960. Adds warmth and charm to
Category
Vintage 1960s Dressers
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940's) clear glass 6 arm chandelier with beehive form shades and bottom bowl
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Coffee Table Italian Mid-Century Design
By Cassina
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coffee table Italian mid-century design, attributed to Cassina design.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Midcentury Leather Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely Italian midcentury sofa in a cool green color, originally from the Milan airport.
Four
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Italian Midcentury Rocking Horse Sculpture
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Italian Midcentury Rocking Horse Sculpture. Italian midcentury rattan rocking horse sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rattan
Italian Mid-Century Pivot Arm Reading Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian mid-century pivot arm reading lamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Rosewood Sideboard
By Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) rosewood sideboard with herringbone design veneer with 2 side doors
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Italian Midcentury Clotheshorse
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury clotheshorse. Picasso-esque figural lacquered and waxed wood “uomo morto” for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
6 Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
6 Italian Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
Solid Wood Frame
Tapered Legs
Refinished
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Mid-Century Modernist wall mirror.
Brass frame with original beveled edge mirror.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Nightstands, 1950 Maple
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian mid-century nightstands 1950 maple, pink mirror and glass shelf as, delizati elegant and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Curvaceous Italian Mid-Century Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century sofa, with curvaceous lines and brass legs.
Condition: Minor wear consistent
Italian Mid-Century Wrought Iron Armillary
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern wrought iron armillary globe with a center sun surrounded by 9 movable
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Italian Mid Century Neoclassical Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century
Italian Mid Century Neoclassical Style Painted Decorated Circular Coffee Table
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Diminutive Italian Mid-Century Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Charming Italian Mid-Century lounge chair with soft and well designed silhouettes. The legs are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Sensational Italian Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier
Located in Kingston, NY
An Italian Mid-Century Modernist chandelier having eight arms with multiple colored glass shades
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century nesting tables made in wood with brass supports. Beautifully designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Midcentury Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian midcentury benches
$3,500.00
Pair of Italian midcentury benches recovered in an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Mid-Century doubles sconces, each sconce newly rewired for two 60 watt candelabra
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Console Table
Located in New York, NY
An Italian midcentury console table.
Mahogany, with patinated brass pulls
and sabots, carved
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Glass Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian mid-century brass and smoke glass side table. Circa 1960. Perfect for today's transitional
Category
Vintage 1960s Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian mid-century black steel armchairs by ISA. Circa 1960. Perfect for today's
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Velvet Stools
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Italian mid- century Modern stools newly upholstered with an taupe colored micro fiber
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Horizontal Italian Mid-Century Venini Sconce
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern 34.5 inch horizontal sconce by Venini. Having a brass frame with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Horizontal Italian Mid-Century Venini Sconce
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern 52 inch horizontal sconce by Venini. Having a brass frame with beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Italian Mid-Century Rattan Patio Chair, Restored
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid-Century rattan patio chair, restored.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Italian mid-century modern walnut and brass inlaid side table. Circa 1960. Perfect for
Category
Vintage 1960s Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian mid century white boucle' Gio Ponti design armchairs. Circa 1960. A favorite of top
Category
Vintage 1960s Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of Italian mid-century designer armchairs with blue velvet. Circa 1960. Perfect for
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Inlaid Walnut Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Italian mid-century inlaid walnut dresser after Marco Zanuso. This piece has beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp Stilnovo Design
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-Century ceiling lamp Stilnovo design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Leaf Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass leaf pendant with hanging clear glass leaves on metal frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Sconces Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s Minimal
By Arredoluce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sconces Italian Mid-Century design 1950s minimal.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Safari Italian Mid-Century Chair
By Alberto Rossi
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
This Is an old Safari italian mid-century chair.
This chair come With original leather, usuable
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Enamel Mirror
By François Lembo
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern enamel mirror. This stunning mirror is a beautiful shade of yellow and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Enamel
Deruta Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase
By Deruta
Located in New York, NY
Deruta Italian Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase with musical notes and stylized musicians, marked
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Pari of Chairs
Located in bari, IT
Italian midcentury set of two chairs with armrests from late 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Commode
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern marquetry commode with a rectangular top above a case inlaid with greek
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Clothes Hangers Italian Mid-Century RIMA Attributed
By RIMA
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Clothes hangers Italian mid-century RIMA attributed, minimal and sculpture design coat hanger.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Coffee Table Italian Mid-Century Processing Decalage
By Decalage
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coffee table Italian mid-century processing decalage, scenes of Egyptian graphites, resin finishing.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian midcentury mirrors.
Patinated brass frames with original mirrors.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large Italian Mid century chandelier in Brass with Ivory white painted arms and stem. the tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Brass Mirror with Etching
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian mid century brass mirror with decorative crest 1940’s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Mid Century Ebonized Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of Italian mid century ebonized. Upholstered in a creme silk fabric. Nice!
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Venini Italian Mid-Century Brass Chandelier
By Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century (1940s) brass chandelier with an rectangular center having 4 pivoting upright
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Black Painted Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century black painted coffee table with tapered legs and carved edges supporting a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Settee
Located in North York, ON
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Settee. Upholstered in a modern geometric pattern with brass turned
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
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Italy Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italy mid century you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every Italy mid century was constructed with great care. Find 126147 options for an antique or vintage Italy mid century now, or shop our selection of 3543 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Italy mid century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Italy mid century made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Italy mid century over the years, but those crafted by Stilnovo, Venini and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Italy Mid Century?
Prices for a Italy mid century start at $1 and top out at $5,820,985 with the average selling for $2,692.
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 Italy Mid Century
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern 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 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs 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 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, 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.
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Cara Greenberg Wrote the Book on Mid-Century Modern Furniture. Here Are Her Auction Finds
The author and design expert was among the first to define the style and coined its alliterative name. She shares her favorite pieces on 1stDibs Auctions — including some steals.
Jochum Rodgers Has Long Brought the Best of 20th-Century Design to Berlin and Beyond
Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.
A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture
The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.
The 16 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about to how they came to be.
Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood
The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.
Smilow Design Makes Marvels of the Mid-Century New Again
Now guided by the third generation to lead it, the family-run furniture company creates eternally stylish pieces that last lifetimes.
Eileen Gray’s Deco Designs Launched Modernism. That Was Just the Beginning
Decades after her death, appreciation for the legendary designer and architect's work continues to flourish.
Harvey Probber Was the Godfather of Modern Modular Seating
The forward-thinking designer is finally getting his due.
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Alberto Rossi
Hammered Metal Sideboard
Wood Vintage Step Stool
White Boucle Bed
Art Deco Safari
16 Arm Sputnik
Beehive Bowl
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Mid Century Italian 5 Door Sideboard
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Rossi Leather Chair
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