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Mid Century Chess Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company, 1960's
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century "The Chessmen" table lamps by Laurel Lamp Company, 1960's. Striking chess piece motif
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Original Midcentury Chess and Side Table Made of Wood and Glass from Italy
Located in München, DE
plate, a checkered pattern is graved in the center of the glass for playing chess.
The edges are made
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Handcarved & Crafted Mid Century Wood Chess Table! Teak Maple Walnut Set 1950s
Located in Peoria, AZ
PASTIME OF KINGS!
MID CENTURY HANDCRAFTED
CUSTOM CHESS TABLE
A MID CENTURY MASTERPIECE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Game Tables
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Teak, Walnut
$6,000 Sale Price
53% Off
American Mid-Century Mahogany and Maple Chess Board
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century mahogany and maple inlaid chess board.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Mahogany
American Mid-Century Modern Onyx Inlaid Chess Board
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern white and brown onyx inlaid chess board.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Onyx
Mid-Century Modern Extruded Aluminum Chess Set
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern extruded aluminum chess set with 32 stylized figures in the original
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Extruded Aluminum Chess Set
By ALCOA
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern extruded aluminum chess set with 32 stylized figures in the original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
$3,750 / set
Malachite mid 20th century Chess Game
Located in MILL, NL
Fantastic mid-20th century chess set.
Original from Congo, Africa.
Fully inlaid with Malachite and
Category
Vintage 1950s Games
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Mid 19th Century Chess Top Lamp Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Lamp Table, Or Occasional Table
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Game Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Steel Chess or Checkers Game Table, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek Mid-Century modern chess or checkers game table made completely of steel with varying
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
American Mid Century Walnut Portable Chess set 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
american solid walnut portable chess set elegant in walnut cherry and birch woods nice and clean.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Games
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Mid-Century, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950 's
Located in Vienna, Austria
This Chess Clock Timer was produced in the 1950's by Cronotechna
in Šternberk, Czechoslovakia. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
Mid-Century Studio Craft Chess Set in Brazilian Rosewood & Philippine Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
refined geometry and natural elegance of mid-century studio craft design. Meticulously shaped from richly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Professional Chess Board with Pawns, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Professional chess board with pawns, 1980s
Professional chessboard in metal, wood and plastic. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century MCM Carved Wood Bishop Chess Piece Table Lamp Black Paper Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-20th Century MCM (a.k.a. Mid Century Modern) carved wood Bishop chess piece table lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
19th Century Chess Board Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
A mid nineteenth century occasional table with octagonal marquetry chess board top, the turned
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Tables
Materials
Wood
Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A lovely small turned hardwood lidded box with a chess style shaped finial, made in Europe probably
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
$230 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chess Table, English Oak, Games Table, Cotswold School, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
School taste, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Delightfully presented table with accompanying
Category
Mid-20th Century British Game Tables
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Mid Century Italian Bronze Marble Chess Board Pietra Dura Tripod Side Table 1950
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite Italian Pietre Dure chess board side table circa 1950s
Mosaic chessboard surface of Nero
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
equally well as a functional chess table or as a distinctive accent in any refined interior. Chess pieces
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Game Tables
Materials
Walnut, Pine, Ash, Birch
Mid-Century Brass and Gunmetal Chess Set With Mirrored Glass Inset Board, 1970s
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century modern chess set with brass and gunmetal pieces on a mirrored glass board. The glass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An elegant Biedermeier chess table from circa 1830, featuring a finely inlaid marquetry top with a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Game Tables
Materials
Ash, Birch, Walnut, Pine
Marble Chess Board
Located in New York, NY
.), circa mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Games
Materials
Marble
Balinese Chess set in casket- box, 20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Balinese Chess set in box, 20th Century
A chess set in a box, this hand-carved wooden set with
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Games
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mother of Pearl Chess Board
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage footed chess board with mother of pearl inlaid squares and border.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Other
Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning chessboard in Pietra Dura marble produced in Italy in the mid 19th century. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Game Boards
Materials
Marble
Chess Players WPA Depression Era Mid-20th Century American Scene Realism Modern
By Mervin Jules
Located in New York, NY
Chess Players WPA Depression Era Mid-20th Century American Scene Realism Modern. Signed upper right
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid Century Kidney Chess and Mills Nine Men's Morris Side Game Table Italy 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
addition to any room in your house or condo. Will look great in a Mid Century Modern setting.
For better
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Foldable Wooden Chess Table, France 19th Century
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful 19th century wooden chess table.
This foldable table is made in France.
It is made of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mary Chess Knight-Shaped Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage clear glass perfume bottle and stopper (MARY CHESS) shaped as a chess knight piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Glass
Italian Marble Chess Board
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Classic chess board in black and white marble with chess pieces to match in white and black marble
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chess and Backgammon Board
Located in Brea, CA
A 19th century Chinese export lacquer chess and backgammon board 50 cm x 50 cm with gold black
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Poul Cadovius Chess Table
By Poul Cadovius
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful pair of side tables with a playing surface in rosewood and teak inlay. Simple flexible design circa 1960s by Poul Cadovius
for France & Son.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$3,028 / set
Vintage Asian Low Chess Table
Located in Denton, TX
Mid century Asian style Chess board with carved wood chess pieces and drawer for storage. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Games
Materials
Beech, Mahogany, Walnut
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
: Angelo Mangiarotti
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1970s
In style: Mid Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Travertine
American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade one of a kind American Hooked Rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with an
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chess set by Romeo Rega c1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
A rare Romeo Rega 1970s chess set in polished brass and chrome.
The tallest chess piece 8.8cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1960s Dining Chess Table , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Patchwork Veneer
- Repolished
- minor signs of wear due to age
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Carl Auböck Chess Set #5606
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck chess set, originally designed in the 1950s.
Authorized re-edition of a design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Iron, Nickel
$3,875 / item
George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare model #2251 chess piece table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Specimen Marble & Walnut Chess Top Occasional Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Mid 19th Century, Victorian Period, Walnut Occasional Games Table, Or Lamp Table
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Israeli Art Chess Set by Hans Teppich
By Hans Teppich
Located in San Diego, CA
and 2.25"H for the kings. Very modern and hard to find set! #4782
This mid-20th-century chess set by
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic, Rubber
$1,500 / set
Set of 3 Vintage Chess Coffee Table "Chess" in Work Iron by Luigi Colli, Italy
By Colli Torino
Located in Biella, IT
Luigi Colli Italy set of chess glass coffee table in work iron years ’40 perfect and original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Genovart Chess original surrealist canvas acrylic painting
By Jaume Genovart
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Chess original surrealist canvas acrylic painting
GENOVART LLOPIS, Jaume (Barcelona, 1941-1994
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Italian Lapiz Lazuli Chess Board 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embark on a journey of opulence with our Vintage Italian Lapis Lazuli Chess Board, a striking piece
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box.
Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Game Boards
Materials
Fruitwood
French Ceramic Chess Coffee Table, Vallauris, France 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Elegant ceramic coffee table or chess table, crafted in Vallauris, France, in the 1950s.
The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Suede Backgammon and Chess Table, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chess board in suede. Cover lifts off to reveal suede backgammon playing surface. A wooden body and
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Glass, Suede, Wood
Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A particular minimalist french chess game dated to the 1970’s. It features a modernist design with
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th C American Marbleized Slate Chess Board
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C American marbleized slate chess board, resembling fine marble inlay., in the neoclassical
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Neoclassical Games
Materials
Slate
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
"one of a kind" Industrial Pop Art Chess Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Industrial Pop Art Chess Set
chess pieces:
industrial solid brass and aluminum
custom made in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Metal
$1,900 / set
Leather Chess Set with Carved Wooden Pieces, Italy, 1960s–1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
materials and craftsmanship evoke the understated luxury of mid-century Italian design, where everyday
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Leather
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces.
Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Nickel
$2,990 / item
Original Vintage 1966 Austin Cox Chess Set
By Austin Enterprises
Located in North Miami, FL
Marked Austin Enterprises to the bottom of every piece, this wonderful vintage aluminum chess game
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Norwegian Aaslid Rocking Chair with Chess Pattern Seat
By Per Aaslid
Located in High Point, NC
elegance and craftsmanship of mid-century Scandinavian design. Known as the "Aaslid Chair," this iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
Vintage marble with brass chess set by Chiellini , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage marble with brass chess set by Chiellini , 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Marble
A Chess Set by Hans Teppich, Israel Circa 1950
By Hans Teppich
Located in New York, NY
sophistication to the set. Each piece reflects Teppich’s signature artistic touch, likely inspired by mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Game Boards
Materials
Brass
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century chess you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, every mid century chess was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century chess, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century chess bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century chess over the years, but those crafted by Carl Auböck, Austin E. Cox and Austin Enterprises are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Chess?
The average selling price for a mid century chess at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $17,784 for the highest priced.
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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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
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Hand Carved Stone Chess Pieces
Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon
Alabaster Chess Set
Art Deco Chess Set
Blue Chess Set
Chess Set Hermes
Living Room Set Koa Furniture Set
Lucite Chess Set
Mother Of Pearl Backgammon
Persian Wooden Khatam