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Mid-20 C. Modern Glazed Ceramic Organic Design Bowl by French Brand Hermès Paris
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20 century Modern glazed ceramic sinuous organic design bowl by french luxury brand Hermès
Category
Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
H 3 in W 8 in D 9 in
Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Glazed Feather Pulled 20" Purple Blue Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Glazed Feather Pulled 20" Purple Blue Vase. Item
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern, Lithograph n.15/20 by Emilio Scanavino
By Emilio Scanavino
Located in Milan, IT
Mid-Century Modern, Lithograph n.15/20 by Emilio Scanavino.
The work was created around the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
FLOW Mid-Century Modern Walnut 20" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
Add a touch of organic elegance to your home with this stunning mid-century modern walnut pendant
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Large Berndt Friberg Studio Art Pottery Vase, Modern Swedish, Mid-20 Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Berndt Friberg Studio art pottery vase. Modern Swedish, mid-20 century. Unique, handmade
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Alberto Giacometti Mid Century Modern The Search Collectors Guild Etching 20"
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Dayton, OH
romances to his ultimately hellish marriage in mid-life while carrying on an affair with Caroline who was a
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 20 in W 0.75 in D 16 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-20-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
the back which makes it even more valuable.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Danish ceramist, Unique Pottery Jug, Denmark Mid-20 Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish ceramist. Unique Pottery Jug.
Denmark mid-20 century design.
Measures 21 cm.
Unsigned
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Dennis Westwood Mid-Century Modern Abstract Bronze Table Sculpture 14/20
By Dennis Westwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heavy solid patinated bronze standing form by Dennis Westwood. Numbered 14 of 20.
Category
Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style dresser, constructed of walnut with a transparent lacquer finish. Top
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...
Materials
Wood
Roger Capron Vallauris, French Vase in Ceramics, Mid-20 Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Roger Capron Vallauris, French vase in ceramics, hand-painted with flowers in modern design,
Mid
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Mid-Century Modern Abstract on Board
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern abstract on board by Margaret Malval.
Colorful composition in a nice gray and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Store Fixture, Plastic, Wood and Glass, 20 Cubbies
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Mid-Century Modern store fixture featuring twenty polypropylene slide out drawers or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
H 41 in W 57 in D 16.5 in
20 Mid-Century Modern Murano 'Tessuto' Glass Sconces, Signed Venini, ca. 1950
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Set of 20 Mid-Century Modern sconces signed by Venini, with a glass globe in 'Tessuto' technique
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 11.03 in
Carl Harry Stalhane, Rörstrand Stoneware Bowl, Sweden, Mid 20 Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stalhane, Rörstrand stoneware bowl.
Sweden, mid-20 century.
Beautiful glaze in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Sciolari Chrome and Lucite 20-Light Chandelier Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaetano Sciolari chrome and Lucite twenty-light chandelier from the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 24.5 in W 25.75 in D 24.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern storage chest is a simple, yet elegant oak veneer double-door chest. Our shingle
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...
Materials
Metal
Mahogany Mid Century Modern Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
more than just a piece of furniture, but a statement of luxury and refinement.
Dimensions: 34" W x 20
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style metal and leather armchair, sleek steel grey frame with wood arms, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Orrefors Art Glass Vases, Signed, Sweden, Mid-20 Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Orrefors art glass vases, signed.
Sweden, mid-20th century.
Measures: 20 x 9 cm
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish chest of drawers
This chest of drawers has a rectangular top with front
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Columbian Blue & White Marbled Granite Enamel Roasting Pan 20"
By Columbian Metal Craftsmen
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare mid century large oval size Columbian turkey roasting pan or pot featuring enameled blue and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Paul McCobb Mid-Century 20 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb mid-century 20 drawer lowboy dresser.
This lowboy dresser measures: 72 wide x 18.25
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Italian Modern Teak Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Italian Modern Teak Cabinet
Average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak, Birch, Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair.
Dimensions. 23 w ; 20 d ; 41 h.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror
Dimensions. 20 W ; 23 H ; 6 D.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Umbrella Stick Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
stand is well made and sturdy with a stylish Mid-Century Modern design. It would be perfect in an
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Umbrella Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Mid Century Modern Mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Mirror
Dimensions. 20 W ; 1 D ; 31 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Natural Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Natural Buffet, this awe-inspiring buffet celebrates the authentic beauty of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Sonneman Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Robert Sonneman Mid-Century Modern articulated desktop table lamp with white enamled spherical
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Chrome Armchair
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern acrylic and chrome armchair. Unusual form with 3/8" thick acrylic shell. Very
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Copenart by Morganton Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Credenza
By Morganton Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Copenart by Morganton credenza. A stunning little mid century modern credenza. This piece
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboard
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Danish Mid-Century Modern inspired design featuring six drawers and a center push magnet door
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Accent Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern accent table.
Dimensions. 28 W ; 19 D ; 20 H.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Impressionist Painting
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Impressionist painting.
Dimensions. 16 W; 1/2 D; 20 H.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Modern Chairs by Cain Modern
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of modern armchairs designed and manufactured by Cain Modern.
The chairs have
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
PVC, Wood
Mid Century Red Metal Coca Cola in Bottles Beverage Cooler w Tray 20"
By Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
. Drink Coca Cola in Bottles.
Dimensions:
20" x 13" x 16" (Width x Depth x Height)
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Hoop Chair, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- Measures : 30"height, 20"wide, 15"seat height
- Mid-Century Modern iron hoop chair circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Provincial Side End Tables w Drawers
Approximate
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Abstract Mid Century on Canvas
Located in Redding, CT
Abstract Mid Century on Canvas. This custom frame has been painted white since being photographed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stand by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut mid-century modern American of Martinsville 2-drawer night stand with diamond pattern inlaid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-20 Century Watercolor Painting at Paris - Tony-Luc Blickx
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A nice mid-century modern expressionist watercolor, made and signed by Tony-Luc Blickx. Painted at
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern table stand.
Dimensions. 30 W ; 22 H ; 20 D.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Italian Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Italian Modern Rosewood Cabinet. Average vintage condition and structurally sound. Very
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century/Modern Deco, Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marble steps with design side panels. Large size and heavy at 20" ht and 12" wide. The Title is known to
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Very Comfortable Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Carol Bertrand Mid-Century Modern Abstract of a Woman
Located in Redding, CT
Carol Bertrand Mid-Century Modern Abstract of a Woman. Amazing large canvas with mostly primary
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint, Acrylic
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 20 Drawer Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 20 Drawer Dresser
This lowboy measures: 72 wide x 18.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Schumacher Queen of Spain Mid-Century Black & White 20" Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
mid-century design. Pillow includes a feather/down fill insert and hidden zipper closure.
*If out
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
French Industrial Mid-Century Tubular Stools, 'Up to 20'
Located in London, GB
Industrial tubular metal cafe style stools.
France, c1950s.
In original red vinyl which wants replacing and updating. Which is easy to do for any upholsterer.
The volume ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chair.
This chair is in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
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Dimensions: 20" W x 17" D x 26" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Edith Sonne for Saxbo Pair of Candlesticks, Art Pottery, Denmark, Mid-20 Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Edith Sonne for Saxbo pair of candlesticks, art pottery.
Stamped with Yin Yang, Denmark, mid-20
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
H 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern Tiered Oval Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval tiered chandelier. Each of the prisms are solid glass. They hang from hooks
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Silk Satin Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comfortable chairs. Circa 1950s, United States. Arm height is 20". Seat height is 15".
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Schumacher Modern Toile 20" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Modern Toile by Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher with a box edge finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Pillows ...
Materials
Cotton
Kent Coffey Eloquence Mid Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kent Coffey Eloquence Mid Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest Highboy Dresser. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables
Located in Seattle, WA
Dimensions. Approx 21 W ; 20 H ; 15 D.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Teak Desk. 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome and finely crafted mid-Century Modern solid teakwood desk. It features a set of three
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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Mid 20 Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid 20 century modern available at 1stDibs. Each mid 20 century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. If you’re shopping for a mid 20 century modern, we have 106073 options in-stock, while there are 33 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid 20 century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid 20 century modern bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid 20 century modern over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Herman Miller and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid 20 Century Modern?
Prices for a mid 20 century modern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $982,587, while the average can fetch as much as $2,255.
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 Mid 20 Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The 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.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, 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.
- 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 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.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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 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. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 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, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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