MCM Stylized Zebra Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous MCM stylized zebra wood bird sculpture, circa 1970s. A striking hand-carved bird sculpture
Zebra Wood
Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador Bird MCM Sculpture - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
influenced by South American historical design elements. Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador Bird MCM Sculpture
Metal
Vintage MCM Ceramiche Bird Sculpture by Paul Hoff
By Paul Hoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM ceramiche bird sculpture by Paul Hoff, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage
Ceramic
MCM pair of bird nutcrackers, scandinavian style, olive wood
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of Mid-century Modern bird nutcrackers in olive wood.
Wood, Olive
MCM Bakelite Black Bird with Brass Beak by Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM bakelite black bird with brass beak by Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. Cool piece in
Brass
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Iconic Print Girl with Bird MCM Framed
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals of women, children, and animals. Stylistically, he was one of the first Japanese art...
Paper
Petite Kiwi Bird Sculpture in Silver Sitting on Amethyst Quartz Base MCM
By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite brutalist style silver Kiwy bird sculpture sitting on amethyst quartz raw stone , circa 1970
Silver
$2,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 7.25 in D 2.5 in
1960s Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador Turquoise Onyx Birds Silver MCM Sculptures
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of birds with some denting, and heavy patinations, normal tarnishing to dark tarnishing and
Silver
$656Sale Price|25% Off
H 2 in W 10.85 in D 5 in
Vintage Hand Wrought Hand Hammered Brass Abstract Sculptural Bird Bowl MCM 50's
Located in North Miami, FL
bird. This is from the 50's Made in Israel. as marked on the bottom. The bowl from end to end is 10.85
Brass
$1,495
H 14.5 in W 28.5 in D 1.5 in
Brutalist MCM Metal Birds in Flight Sunburst Wall Art Style of C Jere
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic Mid-20th Century Brutalist Mid-Century Modern metal birds in flight sunburst wall art
Metal
$195Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.5 in W 6 in D 3.25 in
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird by Oball, Original Label
By Atelier Oball
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird by Oball, Original Label This is a lovely mid-century
Silver Leaf
$200Sale Price|42% Off
H 8.75 in W 6.5 in D 8 in
CLEARANCE SALE Eight Inch Tall Bronze-Toned Bird Sculpture on Black Base
Located in Warrenton, OR
#decor #mid-centurymodern #MCM #sculptures #animals #birds #crane #goose #naturalworld #metal #animalia
Metal
Vintage MCM Floral/Bird Yellow 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage mid-century modern yellow floral/bird sofa. This 3-seater sofa is very unique. This was
Fabric
Sold
H 63.75 in W 21.75 in D 2 in
Mcm Rare Evelyn Ackerman Wood Carved Panel for Panelcarve Evie’s Birds
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Evelyn Ackerman wood carved panel for Panelcarve – Evie’s Birds Please note 2 panels are
Softwood
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H 21.5 in W 58 in D 10 in
Curtis Jere Brutalist Birds in Flight Black Welded Metal Sculpture SIGNED 69 MCM
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rochester, NY
A nice modernist piece comprised of welded abstract birds, layered into a striking three
Iron
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H 10.25 in W 4 in D 12 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Birds in Flight Sculpture Brass Marble C Jere Style
Located in Seattle, WA
A mid-20th century MCM birds in flight sculpture. Featuring three (3) seagulls in brass on a round
Marble
MCM Seagulls / Birds Two-Piece Wall Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool MCM seagulls / birds two-piece wall sculpture, circa 1970s. #4271
Plastic
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Print Girl with Birds MCM
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals of women, children, and animals. Stylistically, he was one of the first Japanese art...
Paper
MCM Murano Glass Bird with Gold Polveri, by Giampaolo Rubelli
By Rubelli
Located in Warrenton, OR
MCM Murano Glass Bird with Gold Polveri, by Giampaolo Rubelli *****NOTICE: Our 1stDibs shop will be
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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H 6.25 in W 2.25 in D 6.25 in
Pair of Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador Gemstone Birds Art Craftsman MCM Sculptures
By Joaquin Tinta
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of the artisan metalsmith crafted bird table sculptures, heavily influenced by South American
Brass
Sold
H 21 in W 57 in D 10 in
Curtis Jere Style Brutalist Birds in Flight Black Welded Metal Sculpture MCM
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rochester, NY
A nice modernist piece comprised of welded abstract birds, layered into a striking three
Iron, Metal
Sold
H 6.25 in W 6.25 in D 2.25 in
Pair of Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador Gemstone Birds Art Craftsman MCM Sculpture
By Joaquin Tinta
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare and most sought after designs in very good vintage condition. Measures: Small bird W 4 x
Brass
Sold
H 63.75 in W 21.75 in D 2 in
Mcm Rare Pair of Evelyn Ackerman Wood Carved Panels for Panelcarve Evie’s Birds
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare pair of Evelyn Ackerman wood carved Panels for Panelcarve – Evie’s Birds Extremely Rare pair
Softwood
Sold
H 15 in W 46 in D 1.5 in
Syroco MCM Gilded Plastic Seagulls in Flight 3 Birds 2-Piece Wall Sculpture
By Syroco
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage mid-century modern gilded plastic seagulls in flight birds 2-piece wall sculpture
Plastic
MCM Rattan Cage Pendant Chandelier with Interior Shade after Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM, Mid-Century Modern, rattan bird cage style pendant chandelier with interior
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Solid Mixed Woods Hand Carved Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous MCM hand carved bird sculpture in mixed woods on a rosewood pedestal signed RYO?, circa
Teak, Ash, Rosewood
20th Century Walnut Wood Art Deco Italian Side Table, 1940s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian side table from the first half of the 20th century. Art Deco furniture carved and veneered in walnut, burl and fruitwood, of beautiful lines and pleasant furnishings. Round s...
Wood
$26,734Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 33 in D 1 in
Fine 19th Century French Symbolist Oil Painting Portrait of Mythological Queen
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Queen by Diogène Ulysse Napoléon Maillart (French, 1840 – 1926) *see notes below oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 42 x 30 inches framed: 45 x 33 inches condition: overall v...
Canvas, Oil
$10,654Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 118.12 in Dm 61.03 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. This stair belonged to an old Factory in Spain, that closed at the end of the 2...
Iron
Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Located in Madrid, ES
Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.
Ceramic
Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A late Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert with attractive bottle green side tiles. A generous outer frame, with original bottle green side tiles, centred a shaped hood...
Iron
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
Other, Iron
$104,430
H 42.92 in W 58.27 in D 2.76 in
Large Oil Painting by C. Delort Entitled ‘The Wedding, Fontainebleau’
By Charles Edouard Edmond Delort
Located in London, GB
Large oil painting by C. Delort entitled ‘The Wedding, Fontainebleau’ French, Late 19th Century Canvas: Height 90cm, width 130cm Frame: Height 109cm, width 148cm, depth 7cm This s...
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Double Front Door in Art Nouveau Style.
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th Century wrought iron double front door in Art Nouveau Style. A large double door that belonged to the entrance of a noble house in Barcelona. It comprises floral decorations an...
Wrought Iron
$1,650
H 1 in W 9 in D 1 in
Amboss Austria 2050 Modernist Flatware Cutlery for Six by Helmut Alder, 1950s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful modernist flatware from Austria, model 2050, designed by Helmut Alder, executed by Amboss Austria in the 1950s. High-quality flatware, made of brushed and polished stainles...
Stainless Steel
$380Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 2.75 in
California Studio Mid Century Glazed Stoneware Bird Sculpture by Robert Maxwell
By Robert Maxwell
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage ceramic pottery stoneware zoo bird sculpture designed by Robert Maxwell circa 1960's in Venice, California. This slip-cast studio piece is reminiscent of a "toucan resting on...
Ceramic
$10,993
H 29.34 in W 24.81 in D 1.78 in
A Liberated Lady On The Cliffs Nude Sunbathing Framed 1920s French Oil Painting
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Raymond Moritz. French ( b.1891 - d.1950 ). A Liberated Lady On The Cliffs, 1927. Oil On Canvas. Signed Lower Left. Image size 25 inches x 20.7 inches ( 63.5cm x 52.5cm ). Frame size...
Canvas, Oil
$10,654Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 118.12 in Dm 45.28 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. This stair belonged to an old Factory in Spain, that closed at the end of the 2...
Iron
Abstract Bronze Horse on Black Marble by Curtis Jere Mid-century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
An elongated abstract bronze horse with nice patina on a black marble cylinder base. Signed C. Jere this piece is large and impressive in person. Extremely well sculpted!!
Marble, Bronze
$155,876
H 127.56 in W 208.67 in D 144.49 in
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
$8,647
H 114.97 in W 111.03 in D 1.58 in
Art Nouveau Double Door with Etched Glass and Chinoiserie Painting
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Art Nouveau double door with etched glass panes and chinoiserie painting. Belgium, around 1910. Four-piece set consisting of a double door flanked by 2 side-elements. Each 2/3 gla...
Glass, Wood, Oak
$714 / set
H 19 in W 10 in D 25 in
Trio of two Ducks and a Curlew - ancient wood carved and painted decoys
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A trio of two Ducks and a Curlew - ancient decoys used for shooting. Naively carved and painted. The curlew with evidence of gun shot. Hand carved and painted. Paint now faded but a...
Wood
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.