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Mid-Century Nine Drawer Library Card Catalog by Library Bureau Sole Makers
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice nine drawer library card catalog in quarter sawn oak by Library Bureau Sole Makers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 17.5 in W 23.75 in D 16.75 in
Industrial Brushed Steel Desk By Library Bureau Makers
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, industrial, brushed steek desk by Library Bureau Makers circa 1940's features a single
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid 20th Century Danish Bureau
Located in Bristol, GB
An exquisite and compactly sized teak bureau, produced by Hanbjerg Møbelfabrik in Denmark, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-18th Century George III Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century George III slant front bureau bookcase, English. A fine mahogany example
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Retro Mid Century Teak Secretaire Bureau
Located in Leicester, GB
A cute retro teak bureau desk with three drawers. Lovely sculpted legs in solid teak, three clean
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Bureau Table with Drawers
Located in London, GB
Teak bureau with six small draws and galley over six further draws.
Created in circa 1960s/70s
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Frisian Baroque Oakwood Bureau, Mid-18th Century
Located in Virum, DK
superior cabinetry of the Friscians. Mid-18th Century.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Small Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century well-figured mahogany Bureau bookcase of attractive small proportions having
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Solid Teakwood Bureau Germany, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Original 1950 bureau made in solid teakwood with three drawers, extensible writing desk and a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Very Fine Mid-20th Century Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Mid-20th Century fruitwood bureau plat, fabulously carved, ormolu mounted, cross banded
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolltop Desk Bureau, 1960s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1960's Swedish modern teak roll-top desk/bureau. Featuring a roll-up top, extendable desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
18th Century Walnut Bureau
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid and well proportioned 18th century and later walnut bureau of exceptional craftsmanship
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Desk Sideboard Bureau Secretaire Belgium Design, 1960s
By Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk sideboard, bureau secretaire.The honey-colored sideboard desk has
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 51.97 in W 49.22 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers / Writing Desk / Bureau by Meredew
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage teak chest of drawers / writing desk / bureau by Meredew. Very compact piece
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Ash Desk Bureau Secretary, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage secretary desk bureau Ico Parisi style from walnut and ash veneers
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Ash, Walnut
H 47.25 in W 47.05 in D 18.51 in
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A mid to late 18th century Dutch marquetry bureau of bombe form and of exceptional quality.
The
Category
Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Small Size Mid-18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A small mid-18th century mahogany bureau bookcase or cabinet.
George II period, circa 1740.
This
Category
Antique 18th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Oak Bureau
Located in Billingshurst, GB
18th century Georgian oak bureau the bureau has four drawers with swan neck handles. The bureau has
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Bureau, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
versatile pair like these flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Contemporary, Transitional, or even
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
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H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Having
Well Figured Fall Flap Above Four Long Drawers
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare mid 18th century Chinese Export lacquer bureau on stand. Probably made in Canton
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French mid 19th century Louis XV st. tulipwood and kingwood Bureau Plat. The desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.25 in W 44 in D 26.25 in
French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality French mid-19th century Louis XV style kingwood and ormolu bureau plat
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Mid 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Tulipwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period tulipwood and ormolu bureau plat
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 28.5 in W 50.75 in D 25.25 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk Bureau 1968
Located in Portland, OR
A good Mid Century Modern roll top cylinder desk bureau, circa 1968.
The desk with a locking roll
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 39 in W 35.25 in D 18 in
18th Century George II Writing Bureau
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George II mahogany ladies writing bureau topped by brass pierced gallery. The sloped
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French 18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat, Writing Desk
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
, allowing this bureau plat to be freestanding, the cabriole legs with sabot feet headed by female masks
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Vintage Secretaire Writing Bureau Desk by G plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive vintage teak writing bureau by G Plan. The angled fall flap enclosed a fitted
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 44 in W 29.5 in D 18 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Bureau Plat
Located in Forney, TX
of the 19th century, having an open gallery on scrolled supports with rounded finials, over four
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
John Vesey Mid-Century Modern Desk or Bureau plat, Steel and Bronze
By John Vesey
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern bronze and steel writing desk, or bureau plat designed by John Vesey (American
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century French caned bergère de Bureau. A Louie XV beechwood bergère de Bureau with leather
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Georgian 18th Century Elm Table Top Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Rare Mid 18th Century, George II Period Elm Table Top, Miniature, Bureau Retaining
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Models and Miniatures
Materials
Elm
18th Century Italian Walnut Lombardy Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good Lombardy Bureau cabinet of the 18th century
Constructed in a well patinated walnut
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Wood
18th century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning and rare Norwegian baroque oak bureau bookcase circa 1760.
Comprising of 3 sections due
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Norwegian Baroque Revival Secretaires
Materials
Oak
18th Century Spanish Bureau Desk Walnut Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
This is a beautiful Spanish desk from the 18th century, Carlos III era. Made of walnut wood in
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Walnut Parquetry Important Bureau Cabinet Trumeaux
Located in Rome, IT
An Italian walnut, parquetry bureau cabinet fruitwood inlaid with scrolling foliage,
The upper
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 94.49 in W 51.19 in D 22.05 in
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze
Mahogany with gilded bronze fittings in the form of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Inlaid Wood French Bureau Desk, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French bureau with high leg from the 20th century. Furniture finished for the center veneered in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desks
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Walnut Parquetry Important Bureau Cabinet Trumeaux
Located in Rome, IT
An Italian walnut, parquetry bureau cabinet fruitwood inlaid with scrolling foliage,
The upper
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 94.49 in W 51.19 in D 22.05 in
18th Century Italian Walnut Parquetry Important Bureau Cabinet Trumeaux
Located in Rome, IT
An Italian walnut, parquetry bureau cabinet fruitwood inlaid with scrolling foliage,
The upper
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
H 94.49 in W 51.19 in D 22.05 in
Large Louis XV Style 19th Century Bureau Plat
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French kingwood parquetry inlaid Louis XV style freestanding
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Rococo 18th Century Yew and Elm Bureau Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rococo 18th century yew and elm bureau desk circa 1750.
Stunning Swedish rococo period bombe
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks
Materials
Elm, Yew
18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet Secretary
A rare and
Category
Antique 18th Century Unknown Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 84.5 in W 49.5 in D 36 in
Victorian Bureau Plat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Early Victorian satinwood and kingwood bureau plat, in the manner of Edward Holmes Baldock, the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood
20th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional 20th Century Kingwood Louis XV-style Bureau Plat featuring original gold-embossed
Category
20th Century Romanian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Empire secretary in West Indies mahogany, also known as Cuban mahogany, considered to be among the finest mahoganies because of its beautiful grain and color, Denmark, ci...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Florence Knoll Bureau
Located in Westport, CT
Florence Knoll , knoll international Slant front petite birch chest of draws, original condition french polished rare design , with top raise side rails.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany Bureau, Of Rare Diminutive Proportions
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat is a splendid example of the period
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Exceptional Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Exceptional quality antique 19th century Victorian burr walnut bureau having three drawers above a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 44.1 in W 53.15 in D 22.84 in
Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present an exquisite Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Carved And Venered Wood Antique Lombard Bureau, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Lombard bureau the mid-20th century. Bureau furniture, wavy and rounded, carved and veneered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Credenzas
Materials
Beech, Nutwood
1960s Bureau, Munch Møbler
By Munch Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic secretary from the 1960s by Munch Møbler. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with a hinged work surface, six interior drawers, three drawers and cigar shaped feet.
Quality Fe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
18th Century Dutch Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Bureau
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique late 18th century Dutch burr walnut and marquetry bombe' bureau.
It
Category
Antique 1780s Dutch Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Bureau Plat
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Houston, TX
style Boulle inspired bureau plat, desk or writing table was expertly crafted in the mid 19th century
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Small Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Mid 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany Bureau bookcase Of Very Attractive, Rare
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage French Provincial Petit-Bureau de Dame
Located in Forney, TX
Provincial France in early/mid 20th century, finished in luxurious Louis XV taste, having a custom
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
cabinet-making during the early 16th century. The craft was imported full-blown to France after the mid
Category
Antique 1780s Dutch Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
George I Green Japaned and Parcel Gilt Lacquer Bureau, eighteenth century.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A George I green Japaned and parcel gilt lacquer bureau cabinet with chinoiseries decoration
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Asian George I Buffets
Materials
Lacquer
18th Century Swedish Baroque Two-Part Painted Pinewood Bureau, Antique Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, grey white antique Swedish Baroque two part bureau made of hand crafted painted
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Buffets
Materials
Metal
H 88.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.25 in
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A 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.
- 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 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.
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