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Three-Part Folding Midcentury Cheval Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare midcentury folding cheval mirror in all original condition. An interesting three part mirror
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cheval Mirror circa 1950s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus era tubular frame Cheval Mirror.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Cheval Standing Floor Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM Cheval floor mirror. A chic and simple teakwood frame with a nice wide
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Le Cheval (The Horse) — Mid-Century Cubism
By Léopold Survage
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Léopold Survage, 'Le Cheval' (The Horse), color etching, edition 60, 1953. Signed and numbered '46
Category
1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass Full Length Cheval Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This bold and well adorned Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Cheval Mirror in Brass originates
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Brass
19th Century Painted Cheval Mirror
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant, 19th century, Italian cheval mirror made in both solid and veneered mahogany wood with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XVI Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...
Materials
Ormolu
Mid Century Modern Chrome Faux Bamboo Metal Cheval Floor Mirror Double Sided
By Chris Hoffmann, Le Corbusier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Chrome Faux Bamboo Metal Cheval Floor Mirror Double Sided MINT!
BAUHAUS DECOR
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Chrome
H 66 in W 27 in D 21 in
A Mid Century Modern Trifold Cheval Mirror, Steel and Chrome Framed, Reversable
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mid Century Modern Trifold Cheval Mirror, Steel and Chrome Framed, Reversable
A Standing Tri
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
H 72 in W 46.5 in D 23 in
Early 20th century Faux bamboo cheval mirror
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great looking nice quality faux bamboo cheval mirror. The size of this and its neat
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Mid-20th Century Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Cheval Libre (Free Horse)
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: After Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879)
Title: Cheval Libre (Free Horse)
Year: 1868
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Le Cheval Blanc - Etching by Paul Emile Colin - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Le Cheval Blanc is an artwok realized in early-20th century, by the French Artist Paul Emile Colin
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 11.03 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in
Large Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian mahogany cheval mirror
Large Victorian mahogany cheval mirror this is a good
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Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mi...
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Full Length Giltwood Cheval Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style freestanding Cheval mirror. The oval framed mirror
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood, Mirror
Vintage French Iron Metal Black Cheval Mirror
Located in Dorchester, GB
A very striking iron cheval mirror, French circa 1950s.
A well made piece with scored wrought iron
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...
Materials
Iron
Modernist Iron Cheval Mirror, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Modernist style iron full-length cheval mirror, painted black. The uprights on either side are
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...
Materials
Metal
Victorian Satinwood Cheval Pedestal Dressing Table
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality rare Victorian satin wood pedestal dressing table and matching ottoman.
The dressing table has three drawers to each pedestal there is an additional two small drawers a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dressers
Materials
Satinwood
18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry "Le Cheval Fondu" by J.B. Huet
By Jean-Baptiste Huet
Located in Dallas, TX
colorful piece depicts a French game scene with young boys playing "Le Cheval Fondu", which involves one
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry
24k Gold Plated Cheval Table Lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Hastings, GB
Table lamp in the form of a classical horse head in 24k gold plated brass upon an ebonised base with gilt detail, made by Deknudt circa 1970. In super condition, some time related we...
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Maison Charles Gold 'Cheval' Horse Head Coffee Table
By Charles Maison
Located in Hastings, GB
Midcentury French 'Cheval' horse coffee table
Maison Charles,
circa 1950s.
Brass horse heads on
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Knife Rests, Model Cheval, 1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 knife rests, Model Cheval, 1960.
Set of 6 knife rests, Model Cheval, 1960, silver plated
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Composition avec cheval en movement, original engraving
Located in Belgrade, MT
Roderick Fletcher Mead (American, 1900-1972) was an important painter and printmaker, best known for his surrealist landscapes and figural compositions reminiscent of Pablo Picasso a...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
French Victorian Faux Bamboo Triptych Cheval Mirror Trifold
Located in Cookeville, TN
French Victorian faux bamboo gold three-way (triptych) cheval mirror.
Brass tryptych dressing
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Metal
Distinctive French ‘Cheval’ Horsehead Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Unique and beautiful midcentury brass horsehead table lamp from the 1970s. The lamp is made in France and unique and has a sophisticated appearance. The beautiful black shade combine...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Campaign-Style Florentine Painted Cheval Faux Bamboo Floor Mirror
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Campaign style Cheval Floor Mirror with Florentine Faux Bamboo detail. Painted to an
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Full length Santos Rosewood Cheval Mirror by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Cheval Mirror with drawer, in great condition.
The wood used on this piece is Santos Rosewood or
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Sofa "Cheval" by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, 1960s
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lasne, BE
Orange sofa in fabric with chromed metal leg. Seat height: 38 cm. Wear due to time and age of the sofa.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
1970s Pair of "Cheval" Armchairs by Moscatelli for Formanova
By Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Elegant and very rare pair of lounge chairs in original leather by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova. circa 1970, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Unusual Double Sided Swivel Cylinder Shape Dresser Cheval Mirror Combo Cabinet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern combo tall cylinder dresser cheval mirror cabinet. Unusual combination of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 70 in W 23 in D 23 in
Set of Two Gianni Moscatelli "Cheval" Chairs, Formanova, 1970s
By Formanova
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian set designed by Gianni Moscatelli from the 70s was made by Formanova. It is covered with pastel yellow leatherette, which is in good condition. The set has wheels, which...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s Italian Gilt Brass Hollywood Regency Cheval Full Lenght Floor Mirror
By Maison Jansen, Milo Baughman, Maison Baguès
Located in Carimate, Como
style, with a nod to Art Deco decadence and Mid-Century Modern practicality, with its metallic golden
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...
Materials
Brass
H 62.21 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 in
Neoclassical Floor Standing Cheval Mirror Made from Brass, France, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
revival, mid century.
Nice French mirror with tubular base from gold-painted iron and an oval full body
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mi...
Materials
Brass, Iron
Marc Berge Grosfeld House Walnut Cheval Tall Mirror Midcentury Danish Modern
By Grosfeld House
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Breathtaking vintage Mid-Century Modern 7 foot tall cheval mirror in sculpted walnut designed by
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Boot Maker's Mirror, English, Cheval, Dressing, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique boot maker's mirror. An English, mahogany and glass cheval mirror, dating to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass
H 45.08 in W 30.32 in D 15.75 in
Antique Victorian Ash & Burr Walnut Gillows of Lancaster Cheval Mirror Sconces
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
one of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operas
History
By the mid-18th century the firm was one of
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...
Materials
Ash, Walnut, Mirror
H 75.4 in W 37.41 in D 21.66 in
Rare Motif Cheval Mistral Noir Horse / Stallion Sculpture by Lalique of France
By Lalique
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare handcrafted "Motif Cheval Mistral Noir" horse / stallion sculpture by Lalique of France
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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
French Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'Cheval Debout' by Isidore Bonheur
By Isidore Jules Bonheur
Located in London, GB
Fabulous late 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a standing horse with wonderful rich
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pedersen and Hansen Danish Modern Teak Vanity or Table Top Cheval Style Mirror
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
always thought of cheval mirrors as being floor length, but I think this gorgeous Danish Modern mirror
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Teak
H 25.25 in W 27 in D 11 in
Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Freestanding Floor Full Length Mirror
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Cheval Freestanding Floor Mirror
C.1960
In very good condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 52.76 in W 18.9 in D 14.77 in
Mid-19th Century French Bronze Entitled "Old Man Odry" by Christophe Fratin
By Christophe Fratin
Located in London, GB
Exquisite mid 19th century French bronze study of an anthropomorphic bear sitting on a barrel
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 7.01 in W 3.39 in D 2.84 in
Pair of 18th Century Engravings of Horses
Located in Downingtown, PA
corresponding text sheet.
L'Andaloux, Le Cheval d'Espagne, Plate I;
Le Barbe, Le Cheval Barbe, Plate II
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Georgian Prints
Materials
Paper
18th Century, Antique Horse Prints by Baron D'Eisenberg
By Eisenberg
Located in Downingtown, PA
Hand colored prints of horses from "L'art de monter a cheval: ou description du manége moderne
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Georgian Prints
Materials
Paper
18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry "La Bergere" After J. B. Oudry
By Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Located in Dallas, TX
place at Beauvais in 1731. There were eight designs in the original series; Le Cheval Fondu, Colin
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry
Midcentury French Bentwood and Rattan Floor Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Cheval Dressing Mirror was literally fashioned by steaming and bending the wood to create the fanciful
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
Steel Mirror on Wheels
Located in New York, NY
Ideal for a loft space, this one-of-a-kind Cheval-style mirror has polished steel components
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20th Century English Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Set of 4 Antique Horse Racing Prints with Jockeys and a Dog
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 4 antique horse prints titled 'Cheval perdant la Course', 'Barrière Franchie', 'Cheval
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Lithograph of an Arabian Horse
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cheval Arabe'. Lithograph of an Arabian horse. This print originates from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of 2 Antique Horse Prints: l'Arabe & Le Barbe
Located in Langweer, NL
l'homme à Cheval, jusquà l'Arrest accompagné aussi de divers Mords pour bien brider les Chevaux' by
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Horse Print of a Nubian Horse
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Nubisches Pferd. Cheval de la Nubie'. Old horse print of a Nubian horse. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Horse Print of a Barbary Horse
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Barbarisches Pferd. Cheval Barbe'. Old horse print of a Barbary horse or Barb
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of a Plate Decorated with the Trojan Horse by Delange '1869'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plat (Storiati) - Le Cheval de Troie (..)'. Large format, color lithographed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in
Piero Fornasetti set of eight Monkeys ceramic coasters, Italy 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
cheval montent" series
Italy 1950s
Original box.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Brass Faux Bamboo Full Length Floor Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
, faux bamboo cheval floor mirror on a stand with pivoting hardware. This gorgeous Hollywood Regency
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Metal, Brass
NAPOLEON AT ARCIS-SUR-AUBE, 1814
Located in Paris, FR
cheval. Le projectile explose, le cheval est éventré, mais Napoléon se relève au milieu de la fumée. Les
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Mid-19th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bronze Sculpture by Guillaume Coustou
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillaume Coustou (1677 - 1746) "Le cheval de Marly", sculpture in bronze
Measures: H: 57 cm
W
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Naive European French Folk Art Jovan Lazar Obican Tapestry Wall Hanging Weaving
Located in Surfside, FL
. This is not an aubusson style but a pieced applique, quilt like style on a wool woven background. Mid
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
depicts figures, a rooster and angels in flying above. Artist signature on farm gate. Housed in chrome mid
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
chrome mid century frame.
Framed: 19.5 X 25.5 image is 14.75 X 21.25.
Emma Heinzelmann ( Nyírbátor
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Victorian Mahogany Vanity or Shaving Table Top Swivel Mirror. English Circa 1865
Located in Incline Village, NV
Unique Victorian table top (cheval type) swivel mirror, that would have been on top of a dresser
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Table Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
H 19 in W 14 in D 7 in
Folk Art Mexican Boy Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
this was true before the twentieth century, there are now academies for naïve art. Naïve art is now a
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
Folk Art Mexican Girl Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
this was true before the twentieth century, there are now academies for naïve art. Naïve art is now a
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century cheval for your home. Each mid century cheval for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century cheval, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century cheval bearing mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Pedersen & Hansen, Gianni Moscatelli and Formanova each produced at least one beautiful mid century cheval that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Cheval?
A mid century cheval can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $110 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
Questions About Mid Century Cheval
- 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, 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. - 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
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