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Vintage Mid-Century Bulls-Eye Glass Ice Bucket
Vintage Mid-Century Bulls-Eye Glass Ice Bucket

Vintage Mid-Century Bulls-Eye Glass Ice Bucket

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-Century Square Glass Ice Bucket with Bull-Eye Design on each side. Measures 7 1/8" high x 5 1/2

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Metal Bull Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Metal Bull Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Metal Bull Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Metal Bull Sculpture

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Cubist Bull Wall Art Tapestry
Mid-Century Modern Cubist Bull Wall Art Tapestry

Mid-Century Modern Cubist Bull Wall Art Tapestry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern Cubist bull wall art tapestry.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wool

Bronze Mid Century Modern Bull Sculpture, Style Of Benin
Bronze Mid Century Modern Bull Sculpture, Style Of Benin

Bronze Mid Century Modern Bull Sculpture, Style Of Benin

Located in Toledo, OH

This bronze bull sculpture is done in the style of Benin. The neck and backside of the bull is

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Mosaic Bull after Genaro Alvarez Ceramic Tile
Mid Century Mosaic Bull after Genaro Alvarez Ceramic Tile

Mid Century Mosaic Bull after Genaro Alvarez Ceramic Tile

By Genaro Alvarez

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Striking mid century ceramic mosaic bull in the style of Genaro Alvarez. Great period subject and

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Resting Bull Table Sculpture Signed Vintage Mid-Century
Ceramic Resting Bull Table Sculpture Signed Vintage Mid-Century

Ceramic Resting Bull Table Sculpture Signed Vintage Mid-Century

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Hyattsville, MD

USA, c.1970s. Unknown artist, procured from a Washington DC Area estate. A resting Bull sculpture

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Dimitri Omersa for Valenti Home Bull Ottoman
Mid-century Dimitri Omersa for Valenti Home Bull Ottoman

Mid-century Dimitri Omersa for Valenti Home Bull Ottoman

By Dimitri Omersa, Valenti

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-century Dimitri Omersa for Valenti Home Bull Ottoman Offered for sale is a vintage cowhide

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s
2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s

2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Egyptian Revival More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Era Dark Amber Art Glass Bull Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Era Dark Amber Art Glass Bull Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Era Dark Amber Art Glass Bull Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid Century Modern style. The sculpture is composed of hand crafted

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Murano Glass Bull Sculpture Statue Somerso Glass Art
Mid Century Murano Glass Bull Sculpture Statue Somerso Glass Art

Mid Century Murano Glass Bull Sculpture Statue Somerso Glass Art

Located in Poperinge, BE

Mid Century Murano Bull, Italian Somerso glass art, clear Murano glass with gold flakes and a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-century ceramic lying bull, Petucco and Tolio, Nove Italy 1960s
Mid-century ceramic lying bull, Petucco and Tolio, Nove Italy 1960s

Mid-century ceramic lying bull, Petucco and Tolio, Nove Italy 1960s

Located in Firenze, IT

Mid-century ceramic lying bull Aldo Londi, Bitossi ceramiche Montelupo Italy 1960s H 14.5 - 24

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Loet Vanderveen Bronze Bull Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, 160/500
Signed Loet Vanderveen Bronze Bull Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, 160/500

Signed Loet Vanderveen Bronze Bull Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, 160/500

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Warrenton, OR

Signed Loet Vanderveen Bronze Bull Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, 160/500. The earlier number, e.g

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Mid-Century Carved Earthenware Bull Sculpture Signed Tali, 1970s
French Mid-Century Carved Earthenware Bull Sculpture Signed Tali, 1970s

French Mid-Century Carved Earthenware Bull Sculpture Signed Tali, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

A powerful and expressive French mid-century sculpted bull, hand-crafted in mixed earthenware and

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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Mid-Century Wall Street Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends, 'Pair'
Vintage Mid-Century Wall Street Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends, 'Pair'

Vintage Mid-Century Wall Street Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends, 'Pair'

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modern stock market bookends brass bull & bear on marble base. These iconic symbols of

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid 20th Century Spanish Modern Wooden Sculpture of a Bull
Mid 20th Century Spanish Modern Wooden Sculpture of a Bull

Mid 20th Century Spanish Modern Wooden Sculpture of a Bull

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Large and impressive wooden sculpture of a bull. Probably made in Spain, around 1960.  

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern, Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray, Bull and Bear
Mid-Century Modern, Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray, Bull and Bear

Mid-Century Modern, Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray, Bull and Bear

By The Couroc Company

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern serving tray made of phenolic resin, which was developed to be resistant to

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Stylized Aluminum Bull Head – Mid-20th Century Italian Butcher Shop Sign
Stylized Aluminum Bull Head – Mid-20th Century Italian Butcher Shop Sign

Stylized Aluminum Bull Head – Mid-20th Century Italian Butcher Shop Sign

Located in Hamburg, DE

This striking and highly decorative stylized aluminum bull head dates back to the mid-20th century

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Roberto Rigon Mid-Century Ceramic Rhinoceros Bull Buffalo Bertoncello Italy 70s
Roberto Rigon Mid-Century Ceramic Rhinoceros Bull Buffalo Bertoncello Italy 70s

Roberto Rigon Mid-Century Ceramic Rhinoceros Bull Buffalo Bertoncello Italy 70s

By Bertoncello, Roberto Rigon

Located in München, BY

Set of two mid-century ceramic animal sculptures, a rhinoceros and a bull/buffalo of Roberto Rigon

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bull Sculpture by Michel Hereman, Ceramic Raku, Mid-Century Modern
Bull Sculpture by Michel Hereman, Ceramic Raku, Mid-Century Modern

Bull Sculpture by Michel Hereman, Ceramic Raku, Mid-Century Modern

By Michel Hereman

Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR

Interesting sculpture : a beautiful piece of ceramic and raku, handmade by the artist. This unique piece is the fruit of his creative talent, signed and in perfect condition. DIMENS...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pal Kepenyes Modernist Bronze Bull Sculpture Mid Century Abstract Modern Art
Pal Kepenyes Modernist Bronze Bull Sculpture Mid Century Abstract Modern Art

Pal Kepenyes Modernist Bronze Bull Sculpture Mid Century Abstract Modern Art

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Bronze Bull Sculpture, hand made by artist Pal Kepenyes, Hungarian, circa 1960s. Retains

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Italian Mid-19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of the Farnesse Bull
Italian Mid-19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of the Farnesse Bull

Italian Mid-19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of the Farnesse Bull

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most handsome and large scale Italian mid 19th century patinated bronze statue of the Farnese

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Hand Painted Bull's Head Butcher's Shop Advertising Wall Sculpture
Mid-Century Hand Painted Bull's Head Butcher's Shop Advertising Wall Sculpture

Mid-Century Hand Painted Bull's Head Butcher's Shop Advertising Wall Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This 1960s era molded fiberglass and hand painted bull's head is unsigned, but believed to be a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Leather Bull Mount by, Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
Mid Century Modern Leather Bull Mount by, Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch

Mid Century Modern Leather Bull Mount by, Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch

By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Englewood, NJ

A fine and extremely rare Mid Century Modern Leather "Bull Mount" by, Dimitri Omersa for

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Folk Art Pug Bull Dog Leather Coin Purse Bag
Mid 20th Century Folk Art Pug Bull Dog Leather Coin Purse Bag

Mid 20th Century Folk Art Pug Bull Dog Leather Coin Purse Bag

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A wonderful leather coin purse, with what appears to be bull dog possibly a pug. Pressed leather

Category

Mid-20th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Bull Statue
Cast Iron Bull Statue

Cast Iron Bull Statue

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cast Iron Bull Statue. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Statues

Materials

Iron

Fornasetti Italy bulls eye convex round mirror brass mid century ring hook
Fornasetti Italy bulls eye convex round mirror brass mid century ring hook

Fornasetti Italy bulls eye convex round mirror brass mid century ring hook

By Fornasetti

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Unusual round multi convex mirror - brass frame with round ring holder... signed with back gold sticker

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Bull engaging the muleta (Bull Fight)
Bull engaging the muleta (Bull Fight)

Bull engaging the muleta (Bull Fight)

By Robert Hallowell

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Bull engaging the muleta (Bull Fight) Signed with the Estate stamp lower left (See photo

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Italian Bull Sculpture
Italian Bull Sculpture

Italian Bull Sculpture

$120Sale Price|40% Off

Italian Bull Sculpture

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This clay bull was hand-sculpted in Italy. It's festooned in roses and brightly glazed in several

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Pottery Bull
Italian Pottery Bull

Italian Pottery Bull

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Designer: Unknown Importer: Unknown. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Pottery

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pablo Picasso -bull, Ceramic Bowl
Pablo Picasso -bull, Ceramic Bowl

Pablo Picasso -bull, Ceramic Bowl

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Bilzen, BE

bull and Picasso's letters, in impeccable condition without restorations or other defects Diameter 16.7

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Bronze Sculpture Group of the Farnese Bull, 19th Century
Italian Bronze Sculpture Group of the Farnese Bull, 19th Century

Italian Bronze Sculpture Group of the Farnese Bull, 19th Century

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This Italian bronze sculpture group of the Farnese Bull, after the antique, is handsomely modeled

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Guerrero Pottery Bull Bank
Guerrero Pottery Bull Bank

Guerrero Pottery Bull Bank

Located in Fairfield, CA

bull with a rider, featuring beautiful hand painted terra cotta designs throughout. There is a coin

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pit-bull Terrier Oil Painting
Pit-bull Terrier Oil Painting

Pit-bull Terrier Oil Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Framed vintage dog painting, with a powerful image of a pit-bull terrier in a strong position

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

Wall Plaque Bullfighter and Bull
Wall Plaque Bullfighter and Bull

Wall Plaque Bullfighter and Bull

$474Sale Price|20% Off

Wall Plaque Bullfighter and Bull

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A wall plaque in slate depicting a bullfighter and bull. Produced sometime during the 1970's. In

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Slate

19th Century Ravesteijn Blue & White Delft Tile of a Bull
19th Century Ravesteijn Blue & White Delft Tile of a Bull

19th Century Ravesteijn Blue & White Delft Tile of a Bull

By Delft

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

cabinet. J. Jonston’s ‘Historia Naturalis’ Published in the mid 17th century, John Jonson’s (1603-1675

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

19th Century Large Swiss Folk Art Carving of a Leaping Bull
19th Century Large Swiss Folk Art Carving of a Leaping Bull

19th Century Large Swiss Folk Art Carving of a Leaping Bull

Located in Brecht, BE

A very large and extremely imposing 19th century Swiss Folk Art carving of a Leaping Bull. Formerly

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pierre Mas "The Bull Fighter"
Pierre Mas "The Bull Fighter"

Pierre Mas "The Bull Fighter"

Located in San Francisco, CA

depiction of a bull fighter and bull is a mixed media on paper measuring 21 1/2 inches high by 15 wide. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, 1970s
Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, 1970s

Vintage Cast Iron Bull Figurine, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

information: Materials: Metal Style: Mid-Century Modern Period: 1970s Color: Gray Item Type: Vintage, Antique

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Carved Bull Sculpture from USA
Carved Bull Sculpture from USA

Carved Bull Sculpture from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A carved, detailed, life sized wood sculpture of a bull's head with inset brass horns, mounted on a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Ruscha Large Bull, West Germany
Midcentury Ruscha Large Bull, West Germany

Midcentury Ruscha Large Bull, West Germany

By Ruscha

Located in Pymble, NSW

A rare 1960s Ruscha large bull with the 'Vulkano' glaze, unmarked, West Germany. The glaze was

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Bull Sculpture Sommerso Technique
Murano Glass Bull Sculpture Sommerso Technique

Murano Glass Bull Sculpture Sommerso Technique

Located in Prato, Tuscany

craftsmanship exemplifies the highest tradition of mid-20th-century Murano artistry. Dating to approximately

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Massive bull sculpture in chamotte clay
Massive bull sculpture in chamotte clay

Massive bull sculpture in chamotte clay

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

French sculpture representing a bull made entirely of brown chamotte clay. Massive and raw form

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Whimsical gold finish Iron Bull Sculpture
Whimsical gold finish Iron Bull Sculpture

Whimsical gold finish Iron Bull Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

whimsical iron detailed bull sculpture in gold finish nice detail very unique piece.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bull Sculpture Signed De Santis 1982
Bull Sculpture Signed De Santis 1982

Bull Sculpture Signed De Santis 1982

By Ivo De Santis

Located in IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern movement, distinguished by elegant lines and dynamic forms. In Florence, he

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Patinated Hindu Bronze "Nandi Bull" Sculpture
Vintage Patinated Hindu Bronze "Nandi Bull" Sculpture

Vintage Patinated Hindu Bronze "Nandi Bull" Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage patinated Hindu bronze "Nandi Bull" sculpture, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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Find many varieties of an authentic mid century bull available at 1stDibs. Each mid century bull for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and wood. Find 608 options for an antique or vintage mid century bull now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century bull — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century bull made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century bull over the years, but those crafted by Bitossi, Dimitri Omersa and Aldo Londi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Bull?

A mid century bull can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,601, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $1,600,000.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
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    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, 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.