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Scheurich Keramik Mid-Century Abstract Design Art Pottery Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive West-German mid-century art pottery vase with abstract designs by Scheurich
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bay Keramik Mid-Century West German Floral Design Art Pottery Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century West German art pottery vase with relief molded floral designs by Bay Keramik
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Bay Keramik Mid-Century West German Floral Design Art Pottery Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century West German art pottery vase with relief molded floral designs by Bay Keramik
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Emons Söhne Keramik Mid-Century Slip Trailed Art Pottery Vase
By Emons and Söhne 1
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A personal favorite is this very stylish West German mid-century art pottery vase by Emons Söhne
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Round Ceramic Mirror Majolika Keramik Midcentury by Schramberg, Germany
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderful German mid-century design – circa 1960. Manufactured by Schramberg Majolica Factory (SMF
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Bay Keramik Mid-Century West German Black and Orange Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
West German mid-century cylindrical ceramic vase with a raised irregular pattern of geometric
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

German Blue Pitcher Glazed Ceramic or Vase Bay Keramik, Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Blue and green pitcher in galzed ceramic from the factory Bay Keramik 8730 Model Made circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Jasba Keramik Mid-Century German White and Black Crackle Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
German mid-century ceramic vase with a round teardrop-shaped form extending to a fluted mouth with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Fat Lava Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase. This large vase has been decorated in volcanic and
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Scheurich Keramik
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice colored vase from the sixties.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A vibrant blue and grey Fat Lava vase by Scheurich Keramik. The lava on this vase is quite thick.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Orange Vase by Bay Keramik Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rare example of German 1970s pottery, vibrant colour. Stamped at the bottom.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage West German Mid Century Modern Scheurich Keramik Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Gray Mid Century Modern Scheurich Keramik Vase. Marked West German Pottery 252-42. stands
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Vase
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful tall Bay vase, quite rare decor. Designer: Bodo Mans was employed by the Bay Keramik
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Vintage Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rare vase from Scheurich Keramik, in a very good condition.  
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Roth Keramik vase, orange outlined with black lava. These vases are very sought after. Original
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Roth Keramik vase, orange outlined with black lava. These vases are very sought after. Model is
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Purple Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Roth Keramik vase, with blue outlined white and black lava and purple glaze. These vases are very
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Fat Lava Brutalist Vase by Scheurich Keramik
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning vase from Scheurich Keramik. This is the first time that I have seen this pattern and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bay Keramik Lamp, W-Germany, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
By Bay Keramik
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bay Keramik lamp, W-Germany Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960 Signed under the base: W-Germany 650-40
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
H 13.78 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
H 13.78 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Mid Century Bay Red and Blue Keramik Vase, West Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Hastings, GB
Midcentury Bay Keramik vase, West Germany Fantastic example in stunning bright red with blue
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large 19” Mid-Century West German Glazed Vase by Scheurich Keramik
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Fort Washington, MD
producers of ceramics during the mid-20th century. The vase has a distinctive glaze with a bold color
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Scheurich Keramik German Mid-Century Lava Glazed Art Pottery Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and finely made German mid-century art pottery cylindrical shaped vase decorated with
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Purple Fat Lava 'Guitar' Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Roth Keramik double-handled vase, with blue outlined white and black lava and is only found with
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Bay with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the 1960s. This tall vase is in a very good condition and has a orange glaze.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Chenille

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
H 13.78 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Vase (rare decor) by Scheurich Keramik
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A sought after Fat Lava vase by Scheurich Keramik. The stunning vase is hugh and to my opinion, it
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Tilgmans Keramik Table Lamp Original Shade, Sweden, 1950s
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exceptional earthenware table lamp made by Tilgmans Keramik, Sweden, early 1950s, design attributed
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Vase Decor Capri by Ilkra Keramik Germany
By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful timeless piece of ceramics by Ilkra Edel Keramik Germany. Decor Capri.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bay Keramik West German Mid-Century Volcanic Fat Lava Glazed Art Pottery Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German mid-century art pottery vase decorated in volcanic and fat lava glazes by Bay
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Vintage West German Pottery Amber Vase by Bay Keramik, circa 1970
By Bay Keramik
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Tall, large vintage midcentury vase by West German Pottery producer - 'Bay Keramik' Germany, circa
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Bay Keramik, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Signed with makers mark and Label.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1962 German Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lava Glaze Vase by Bay Keramik Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Miami, FL
Tactile Modern Lava glaze vase from 1962 by German Bay Keramik. With its more traditional vase
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Mid-century 1970 Fat lava art pottery vase by Marei Keramik 1970 West Germany
By Marei Keramik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
. Marei Keramik was a renowned ceramics manufacturer based in West Germany during the mid-20th century
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid century West Germany fat lava vase by ROTH Keramik 1970 Art Pottery Ceramic
By Roth Keramik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
of mid-century modern, bohemian, or eclectic styles, this Fat lava vase will fit perfectly into any
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Vase by Scheurich & Greulich Keramik, Labeled, 1960's
By Scheurich & Greulich Keramik
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage glazed ceramic vase with stripes. Made by Scheurich & Greulich Keramik in Germany in the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful vase from the Delhi range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Floor Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful tall Bay vase, quite rare decor. Designer: Bodo Mans was employed by the Bay Keramik
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Keramik in the late 1950s. Dark, almost black, matte glaze decorated with thick, glossy patches in various
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern West German Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Ilkra Edel Keramik
By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1
Located in COLMAR, FR
A perfect example of mid-century modern German art pottery. This fat lava vase was made by the west
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Clay

Large Mid-Century Vase/Pitcher by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful large vase/pitcher from the Congo range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid-Century Modern Floor Vase 'Haiti' by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase designed by renowned designer Bodo Mans. The decor or
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Round Vase Reims Decor by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Ferndale, MI
1960s West German Bay Kermik round vase with Reims decor 1010-10 by Bodo Mans.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
vibrant orange. Designer: Bodo Mans was employed by the Bay Keramik company from 1959. Mans officially
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist West Germany Vase signed Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Modernist West Germany vase signed Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970 Beautiful and silky
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Scheurich Keramik Rumtopf Pot
By Scheurich & Greulich Keramik
Located in Bradenton, FL
An original Scheurich Keramik Rumtopf pot. Decorated with various summer fruit designs which run
Category

Mid-20th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Scheurich Keramik Rumtopf Pot
Scheurich Keramik Rumtopf Pot
H 12.5 in W 8 in D 7 in
Mid-century Modern Vase Decor Ravenna by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful vase from the Ravenna range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in 1961
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Stein Keramik Vase - West Germany Ceramic
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bern, CH
West German decorative vase produced by Fat Lava Keramik (W.Germany) in the early to mid-1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gabriel Keramik, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Gabriel Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Tilgmans Keramik, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
An incised yellow and orange-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Tilgmans Keramik
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Höganäs Keramik, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Gmundner Keramik, Vase, Ceramic, Austria, 1960s
By Gmundner Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, off-white and green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Gmundner Keramik, Austria
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tilgmans Keramik Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exceptional earthenware table lamp made by Tilgmans Keramik, Sweden, early 1950s. Foot lamp
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bay Keramik Fire Red Tiered Vase, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in New York, NY
Bay Keramik tiered vase in a stunning bright red orange glaze with black interior, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Gabriel Keramik Swedish Checkered Stripes Vase
By Gabriel Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hand-painted 80 years old ceramic vase with checkered decoration manufactured by Gabriel Keramik in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice colored vase from the seventies.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Höganäs Keramik, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Thomas Keramik White Rounded Porcelain Vase, Postmodern
By Thomas Keramik
Located in New York, NY
Stunning white porcelain vase by Thomas. The rounded pleat design catches light and shadow beautifully from different angles. Measurements: H 8", W 5.5", D 3".
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Höganäs Keramik Scandinavian Ceramic Bottle, 1960s
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic bottle with cup produced by Höganäs Keramik with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Keramik Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic keramik mid century available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, stoneware and pottery, every keramik mid century was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the keramik mid century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A keramik mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made keramik mid century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Scheurich Keramik, Bay Keramik and Höganäs Keramik are consistently popular.

How Much is a Keramik Mid Century?

Prices for a keramik mid century start at $10 and top out at $23,336 with the average selling for $675.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 Keramik Mid Century
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The 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. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 13, 2023
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    To 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.
  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.