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A.S. - Mid 19th Century Watercolour, In the Valley
Located in Corsham, GB
A landscape view in a mountain valley with a figure passing through a gate in the foreground. Presented glazed in a white and beige double mount and a gilt frame with bead courses to...
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19th Century Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Watercolor
Huge 1850's Irish Romantic Sunset Landscape over Lough Waters & Mountains
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Irish Sunset
Irish School, mid 19th century, circa 1850
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 34 x 32.5
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mexican Mid Century 5 Candle Holder Katalox Wood Bird
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this Mexican mid century 5 candle holder made in Katalox (tropical wood). This
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1860s North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Teak
Fine 1850's English Oil Painting Portrait of a Clergy Man in Clothing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The English Vicar
early/ mid Victorian English artist, circa 1850's
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas
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Mid-19th Century English School Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Young Gentleman English circa 1860's Period Framed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th century English school
Portrait of a young gentleman (a scholar?) in dress suit
oil on canvas
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fine 1870's French Portrait of Man with Moustache Possibly Self Portrait Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man with Moustache
believed to be a self portrait of the artist
French School, circa 1870's
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 20.5 x 17 inches
canvas: 18 x 15 inches
proven...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1850’s English Hunting Countryside Oil Huntsman on Horseback and Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th Century English School
oil painting on copper, framed
framed: 18 x 14 inches
board: 13 x 8
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Oil
1850’s English Fox Hunting Scene Pack of Hounds, Huntsman & Horses in Woods
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th Century English School
oil painting on copper, framed
framed: 18 x 14 inches
board: 13 x 8
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Oil
1940's Mid Century Modern Billy Haines Attribution Foot Stool Ottoman
By William Billy Haines
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare find attributed to Billy Haines with refinished walnut tapered & splayed legs; newly upholstered ready for use. Provenance: From an estate in Southampton, NY fully decorated w...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
"30-Hour Clock, " Wood, Original Glass, & Etched Glass designed by W.S. Conan
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This 30-Hour clock was designed by an American designer named W.S. Conan. It features a gorgeous dark wood and etched glass with floral design.
26" x 15 1/4" x 4 1/4"
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 26 in W 15.25 in D 4.25 in
1840's English Antique Oil Painting White Horse in Stable Interior signed dated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The White Horse in the Stable
English School, indistinctly signed lower right
dated 1842
signed, oil on canvas, framed
framed: 24 x 29 inches
canvas : 21.5 x 26.5 inches
provenance: ...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sophy S Warren (act.1864-1878) - Watercolour, The River at Dawn
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine example of mid-19th century watercolour painting depicting a vast river landscape at dawn. A
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Watercolor
Trompe L'oeil [untitled]. Homage... Ter Nagedachtenis van S. G. Wezel oud 76 Jar
Located in New York, NY
pigment. This montage of early 19th century ephemera depicts sheet music, scenic views, a sealed letter
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Conté, Ink, India Ink, Watercolor
![Antique Trompe L'oeil [untitled]. Homage... Ter Nagedachtenis van S. G. Wezel oud 76 Jar](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_3312/a_80146321619885874600/Wezel_Tromphe_l_oeil_crop_82094_master.jpg?width=240 "emilio briel")
H 17.75 in W 21.25 in D 0.13 in
Londonderry - Original Lithograph - Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Londonderry is an original modern artwork realized in Germany in the Mid-19th Century.
Original B
Category
Mid-19th Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 4.93 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
Antique Mid 19th Century American Sterling Silver Tray Made By "S. Kirk & Son."
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Mid 19th Century American Sterling Silver Tray Made By "S. Kirk & Son."
With pretty
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.5 in W 28.75 in D 19.25 in
Fully restored mid century sideboard U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´s, Czechoslova
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century sideboard-cabinet, catalogue No. U-450, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It´s made of
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Mid-19th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood
H 76 in W 110 in D 46 in
Antique Victorian S Mordan & Co Glass & Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Scent Bottle
By S. Mordan & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
vinaigrette to the base.
Simply a great Victorian bottle!
Date:
Mid-19th Century
Overall Condition
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.75 in W 1.38 in D 0.88 in
Chinese Mid 19th Century Étagère Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese mid 19th century Ming style etagere with a frame crafted in walnut and burl elm wood fronts
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Metal
Antique Mid 1800's French Regency Carve & Gild Wood Bergere w/ Original Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 1800's French Regence Style Carved and Gilt Wood Bergere retaining the original finish in
Category
Mid-19th Century French Régence Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 46 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Mid 1800's Primitive Green Painted 6 board Blanket Chest
Located in Wallkill, NY
length, and 16 inches deep, this Mid-1800's Antique Green Paint Chest Blanket Trunk is perfect for
Category
Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Slate & Bronze Clock by Marti
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING 19C French Slate & Bronze Clock by Marti.
Made circa 1860 by the famous French Clockmaker, J. Marti et Cie of Paris.
Marti Clocks are highly desirable and hig...
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Slate, Bronze, Ormolu
Period Mid 1700's French Louis XV Bergere 2 Piece Chaise w/ Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 18th Century French Louis XV two piece bergere chaise, having a partial gilt and paint
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
"Art Populaire" Folk Art Stool from the Auvergne, Mid-Century Rustic 1800's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century; rustic; "Art Populaire"; Folk art; Stool ;Auvergne; France; 1800s
Mid-century
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Early 1800s French Folk Art Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 37.01 in D 17.72 in
The Encampment of Ibrahim Pasha - Original Lithograph Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Encampment of Ibrahim Pasha is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-19th Century
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
No Reserve
H 4.93 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
19th Century Antique French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Musical Design Motif
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Madrid, ES
Marti & Co.) were well-known clock makers in Paris at the mid-19th century. The stamp "Medaille de
Category
19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Ormolu
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H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Mid Century Modern Knoll Cesca Armchairs- Set of 2
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Hollywood, FL
Add a touch of sophistication to your home or office with these authentic KNOLL Marcel Breuer CESCA Modern Armchairs with the original maker’s mark sticker affixed underneath one of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Chrome
Mid 19th century Red wash/paint primitive Jelly Cupboard
Located in Wallkill, NY
Mid 19th century red wash/paint primitive jelly cupboard, one draw over two doors with a gallery
Category
Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Neapolitan Gold Horseshoe Dress Pin
Located in Firenze, IT
A Gold bar decorated with a Horseshoe, colored stone and Rose cut Diamonds, weight
6,4 gr.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Diamond, Gold
19 Th Century Italian Bronze Flora Bust, Marble, Neoclassical
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Valladolid, ES
Italy and Greece from the mid-eighteenth century, in addition to the collections that had been formed
Category
1860s Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
A early to mid century filing cabinet
Located in Chesham, GB
An early to mid century cabinet featuring 26 drawers and two pull out desk shelves. Brass label
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wood
Faux Bamboo Walnut large Framed Mirror, France mid 1800’s
Located in London, GB
, Aesthetic designs reference Asian, Egyptian, Greek, vernacular, and even delicate 18-century English
Category
1860s French Chinoiserie Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern/Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated smaller Scale Bar Cabinet with 6 drawers on the lower half for storing plates, platters and other serve ware. Upper portion has sliding doors for decanters and barware...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wood
Mid Century bentwood armchair by Antonín Šuman for TON
By Antonín Šuman, Ton N.P. Bystřice pod Hostýnem
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare bentwood desk chair designed by Czech architect Antonín Šuman and manufactured by Thonet successor company TON in former Czechoslovakia during 1960's. In an excellent original c...
Category
1690s Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Bailey & Co. Set of 4 Coin Silver Open Salts from Mid-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
, they resold silver from a variety of manufacturers. At the turn of the century, Bailey Banks & Biddle
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Silver
GEMOLITHOS Antique Micro-Mosaic Gold Bracelet, mid 19th Century
Located in Munich, DE
Antique Micro-Mosaic Gold Bracelet 19th Century with original fitted case.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Oriental Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
15th and 17th centuries. Some of the patterns in these early carpets were borrowed from those same
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French mid-19th century Louis XVI ormolu sconces. Each backplate has an urn of
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Mid-19th Century Alabaster Conical Clock.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
A beautiful mid-19th century French conical clock with a patinated metal figure of Jason holding
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Tiffany Mid-Century Sterling Salt Shaker & Cellar
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century sterling silver salt shaker & cellar by the world renowned Tiffany & Company. A
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Neo-Gothic Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A 19th century English polished cast iron fire grate in the Gothic style. The shaped feet
Category
Mid-19th Century British Gothic Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century German Silver Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
German silver Hanukkah lamp, marker's mark L.S. incuse, berlin, 1847-50. Seen in bench form with covered lamps, on shell and scroll feet. The backplate chased with an urn of flowers ...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Silver
Mughal Indian Betel Nut Cutter, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A 19th-century Mughal brass betel nut cutter, also known as a "sarota" in the Indian subcontinent
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Silver, Brass
Mughal Indian Betel Nut Cutter, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A 19th-century Mughal brass betel nut cutter, also known as a "sarota" in the Indian subcontinent
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mughal Indian Betel Nut Cutter, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A 19th-century Mughal brass betel nut cutter, also known as a "sarota" in the Indian subcontinent
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Silver, Brass
Mughal Indian Betel Nut Cutter, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A 19th-century Mughal brass betel nut cutter, also known as a "sarota" in the Indian subcontinent
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mughal Indian Betel Nut Cutter, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A 19th-century Mughal brass betel nut cutter, also known as a "sarota" in the Indian subcontinent
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mughal Indian Betel Nut Cutter, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A 19th-century Mughal brass betel nut cutter, also known as a "sarota" in the Indian subcontinent
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mughal Indian Betel Nut Cutter, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A 19th-century Mughal brass betel nut cutter, also known as a "sarota" in the Indian subcontinent
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mughal Indian Betel Nut Cutter, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A 19th-century Mughal brass betel nut cutter, also known as a "sarota" in the Indian subcontinent
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mughal Indian Betel Nut Cutter, Mid 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A 19th-century Mughal brass betel nut cutter, also known as a "sarota" in the Indian subcontinent
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Silver, Brass, Steel
Circa Mid 1800's Italian Baroque Style Four Poster Bed In Carved Walnut
Located in London, Park Royal
Circa mid 1800's, An impressive four poster bed from Northern Italy in the Baroque style. The
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Walnut
H 68.9 in W 72.05 in D 80.32 in
Crossing the Water. Mid 19th Century Realist Painting. Ecouen school.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid 19th century Realist ink, watercolour and gouache portrait on paper of a young man in a field
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Watercolor, Paper, Ink, Gouache
Antique Bordjalou Rug - Mid-19th Century Caucasian Bordjalou Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A Historical Masterpiece: Antique Caucasian Bordjalou Rug, Mid-19th Century
If you want to add
Category
Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Nantucket Street Landscape
By Jane Brewster Reid
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful flowers and stone steps, Nantucket, a rare watercolor painting by New York and Nantucket artist Jane Brewster Reid (American, 1862-1966). Presented in a giltwood frame. Sig...
Category
1910s American Impressionist Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Pair of Mid Century Metal Table Lamps with Flexible Arms
Located in Ulm, DE
Two table lamps with flexible arms
Metal with original patina
Mid Century, 1950/60s
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Metal
French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Pair Mid-Century Hand Carved Acacia Wood Hand Stool/child chair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
/chairs likely date back to the mid-20th century when there was a trend for incorporating whimsical and
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wood
Large English Chippendale Gainsborough Armchair, mid-18th Century
By Wright & Elwick
Located in London, GB
design from the mid-18th century, superbly handcrafted and beautifully reupholstered in a luxurious
Category
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
Mid 19th Century English Oil Painting Portrait of Country Squire in Yellow Waist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Country Squire
English School, mid 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 26 x
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Oil
Mid-Century Antique Gold Cornucopia Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Antique gold cornucopia mirror.
By unknown manufacturer from France, circa S.XX
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina...
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Giltwood
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century antiques available for sale. The range of distinct mid century antiques — often made from wood, paper and metal — can elevate any home. There are 8372 antique and vintage mid century antiques for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 63 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mid century antiques available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century antiques to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Georgian mid century antiques are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made mid century antiques over the years, but those made by Victor Levasseur, Johannes Janssonius and antique textiles galleries are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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- 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.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 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.
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