Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Armchairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven Armchairs made in the 1950s in Primavera wood and palm
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wood
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Armchairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven Armchairs made in the 1950s in Primavera wood and palm
Wood
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Rockingchairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven Rockingchairs made in the 1950s in Primavera wood and palm
Wood
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Arturo Pani Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pair of Iron Obelisks
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, MX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern iron obelisks. The obelisks show green patina.
Iron
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven lounge chairs made in the 1950s. Featuring simple but
Wood
Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery 5" Flower Bud Vase Mexico Mid Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery 5" Flower Bud Vase Mexico Mid Century Modern. Circa
Pottery
Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery Fruit Mexico Mid Century Modern - 5 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery Fruit Mexico Mid Century Modern - 5 Pcs. Listing
Pottery
Talleres Emaus Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hammered Steel Sun Wall Sculpture
By Emaus
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1960's Mexican mid-century modern hammered steel sun wall sculpture by Talleres Emaús in
Steel
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Cocobolo Don Shoemaker Fountain, Organic Mexican Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century Modern, Art Deco, contemporary, bohemian, transitional, Arts & Crafts, organic, Classic.
Cocobolo
Mexican Modern Abstract Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modern Abstract Sculpture. Great Mexican mid century modern abstract sculpture lavender
Metal
Mexican Modern Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modern Coffee Table. This stunning Mexican mid century modern cocktail table, coffee table
Shagreen, Walnut
Mexican Modernist Hand Wrought 950 Silver Letter Opener with Onyx Handle
Located in New York, NY
Mexican mid century modern hand wrought 950 silver letter opener with hand carved Aztec motif green
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery 4" Carved Owl Figurine Mid Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dona Rosa Black Pottery 4" Carved Owl Figurine Oaxaca Mexico Mid Century Modern. (Unmarked). Circa
Pottery
Miguel Pineda Mexican MCM Enameled Silverplate Vase with Prehispanic Scene
By Miguel Pineda
Located in Mexico City, MX
A fine 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern silver plate with enamel vase by Mexican designer Miguel
Silver Plate, Enamel
60s Mexican Mid-Century Abalone Shell Grasshopper Tray with Lid, Mixed Metals
By Taxco, Los Castillo
Located in Miami, FL
is a Mexican Mid-Century Modern mixed metals (brass, copper, metal, and abalone shell) covered
Metal, Brass, Copper
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Necklace with Kinetic Pendant
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
Marvelous Mexican Mid-Century Modern bronze necklace with Kinetic pendant by Hungarian-born
Bronze
1950s Abstract Art Oil Painting on Canvas Miguel Alvarez Acosta INBA Mexico
By Pedro Coronel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
INBA National Museum of Art in Mexico. Midcentury Modern Mexican Art 1950s Untitled #2 28.38 x 22.5 x
Canvas, Wood
TANE México Sterling Silver Pitcher
By Tane Orfebres
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Mexican mid-century modern Sterling silver pitcher by Tane Orfebres. The pitcher's body is
Sterling Silver
Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal, S.A., 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
rosewood and black leather. Iconic example of Organic, Mexican Mid-Century Modern design. Organic, bone
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
1960s Neoclassical Hand Painted Side Tables Mahogany Goatskin
By Taller Maria Teresa Mendez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexico. Mid-Century modern design with a neoclassical flair -clean modern lines. Hand painted Roman
Goatskin, Mahogany
Breath-taking Spherical Chandelier with hand-blown glass pieces by Feders Mexico
Located in Mexico, DF
Breath-taking spherical chandelier with a distinctive Mexican mid-century modern style. Constructed
Metal
Mid Century Mexican Modern Ceramic Stoneware Ashtray
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, We offer this beautiful Mid Century Mexican Modern Ceramic Stoneware Ashtray, great
Stoneware
$840Sale Price|30% Off
Mid century leather and wood Spanish revival stool made in Mexico
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century leather and wood Spanish revival stool made in Mexico. Light tan leather with dark
Metal
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Folding Magazine Rack
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding magazine rack in cedar wood and brass details, original paint and beautiful patina circa 1950.
Brass
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Folding Magazine Rack
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding magazine rack in mahogany wood and brass details, circa 1950.
Brass
Mid Century Mexican Hand Carved Leather Webbed Chair Spratling Attributed 1960
By William Spratling, Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century leather strap chair attributed to William Spratling Crafted for Artes de Mexico
Wrought Iron
Wabi-Sabi Onyx Table from Mexico
By Muller of Mexico
Located in Philadelphia, PA
seeking perfection. Made in the 1980s by Muller's of Mexico, this is a substantial oval racetrack dining
Onyx
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a
Precious Stone
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Bar Car by Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Mexican modernist serving cart, made of mahogany wood black lacquered
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Silver Plate Pitcher with Hammered Texture
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, hand-hammered surface and classic mid-century proportions. Over time, the pitcher has developed
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver Geometric Linked Choker Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern style. The thick sterling silver links are geometrically shaped in a stylized Aztec
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Mexican Geometric Linked Chunky Bracelet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver ladies bracelet was made in Mexico in approximately 1969 in the period Mid
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall lights - 1950s Mexico
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful pair of mid-century wall sconces from the 1950s. These elegant fixtures stand out for
Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Ice Bucket Made in Tropical Woods
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, we offer this mid-century Mexican modern ice bucket made in tropical woods. Recently
Brass
Muller's of Mexico Onyx Pedestal Dining or Center Table
By Muller of Mexico
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon table by Guy Muller for Muller's of Mexico is crafted of two colors of onyx with
Onyx, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Large Last Supper Abstract Wall Plaque Emaus Mexico
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern large "Last Supper" abstract wall art sculpture
Silver, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Los Castillo Silver, Lapis, Malachite Pitcher
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern pitcher/ jug, made by Los Castillo of Mexico, circa 1960. We love the beautiful
Metal, Silver Plate
Los Castillo Taxco Silver-Plated Brass Pitcher, Mid-Century Mexican Modern
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pitcher makes a compelling addition to interiors ranging from Mexican modern and mid-century to eclectic
Silver Plate, Brass, Copper
Unique Mexican Mid-Century Handcrafted Mirror
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
This distinctive Mexican mid-century mirror was crafted in the 1950s using solid precious wood
Wood
$600Sale Price|50% Off
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Muebles Toluxsena, Mexico 1960
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
, walnut, mahogany and brass, an exquisite design and ready to set the mood for a Mid-Century Modern space
Brass
Mexican Mid Century Cooler/Ice Bucket
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this Mexican Mid Century Cooler/Ice Bucket, fantastic colors.
Aluminum
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture by Jose Pinal, Mid-Century Modern, Mexico
By Jose Pinal
Located in Round Top, TX
Powerful wood carving of a peasant farmer by celebrated Mexican artist José Pinal (1913–1983
Wood
Clara Porset Style Gray Slipper Chair Mexico City Mid-Century Modern
By Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Porset. Mexico, circa the 1950s. Fresh new fabric gray upholstery. Ready to go! Dimensions: 31.5" H x
Fabric, Cedar
Hollywood Regency Magnificent Bronze Onyx Coffee Table Muller Mexico
By Muller of Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Muller of Mexico glamorous modern round onyx stone coffee table with
Stone, Onyx, Brass
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup in the style of Los Castilllo in
Abalone
Mexican Handcrafted Solid Tzalam Wood Counter Stool Mid Century Modern Kitchen
By Estrella Mora Zamorano
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
beginning of a story that will continue to exist in those who enjoy it,” he says. Together with Mexican
Wood, Walnut
Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Blown Red Art Glass Face Masks, México
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Folk Art blown red glass face masks made in México. O-602-335
Blown Glass
Frank Kyle Exceptional Triple Dresser Mexico City Mid-Century Mexican Modernism
By Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Mexican modernism triple dresser designed by Frank Kyle. Mexico circa the
Mahogany
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Room Divider with Shelves in Mahogany and Brass
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico, DF
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Mexican room divider formed with two structures in mahogany and polished
Brass
$7,160 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Mexican Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique pair of Mid-Century Modern Mexican club chairs with a beautifully textured fabric and
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ebony & Ivory Mahogany Wall Sconce Eugenio Escudero Mexico
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Lively Mexican Wall Sconce Lamp in painted mahogany 1960s style of
Mahogany
Mid Century Mexican Silver Overlay Teal Glass Pitcher
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century Mexican glass pitcher. Vibrant teal color to the glass with a silver overlaid design
Glass
Feliper Delfinger Feders Hand Blown Glass Pendant Mid-Century Mexican Modern
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Feders. Mexico circa the 1970s. Dome constructed with glass tiles. Dominant color is white with light
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Copper Platter with Sterling Figures, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Midcentury copper platter with sterling, circa 1950s Fantastic copper platter surrounded with sterling donkey, bull fighter, farm worker, and various figures. The platter is st...
Sterling Silver, Copper
Nine Wine Bottle Rack, Mexico, Mid-20th Century
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
design characteristic of Mexican mid-century modernism. The piece is composed of carefully assembled
Cedar
Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Barro Negro Vase from Lama Oaxaca Mexico 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Barro Negro Vase from Lama Oaxaca, Mexico, 1960s
Pottery
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cups Set
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this mid-century Mexican silver plated cups set in the style of Los Castilllo
Precious Stone
Mid Century Mexican Copper and Brass Dish
Located in Montréal, QC
Mid Century Mexican Copper and Brass Dish CREATOR: unknow (Tlaquepaque, Juarez) PERIOD: 1970-1979
Brass, Copper
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.
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.
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.
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
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.