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Unusual Mid-Century Modern Store Fixture, Plastic, Wood and Glass, 20 Cubbies
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Mid-Century Modern store fixture featuring twenty polypropylene slide out drawers or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
H 41 in W 57 in D 16.5 in
7 Drawer Walnut Low Boy Dresser Offset Drawer & Cubby Mid-Century Modern
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This dresser is an original design, inspired by the modern, minimal, clean aesthetic of midcentury/ Danish modern. It has seven drawers that glide on soft-close hardware for the utmo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
1940s Antique Vintage Ten Cubby Tall Wood Cabinet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Cubby Cabinet
Circa 1940s. Fabulous storage. Holds 10 cubbies.
Custom made, solid wood, distressed
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Restored Stacked Rattan Footrest Ottoman with Cubby Space
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored stacked rattan ottoman footrest with underneath cubby space for magazines and other
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Danish Modern Teak Hanging Drawer with Cubby Hole Storage
Located in Kensington, MD
Beautiful Teak Wall Mounted Shelf with Cubby Storage and Drawer — Minimalism at Its Best. Drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Restored Biomorphic Rattan & Mahogany Coffee Table W Cubby Storage
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Biomorphic rattan coffee table with a Biomorphic shaped mahogany top and unique cubby storage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
New Hope Style Carved Walnut Swivel Storage Cubby on Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique, New Hope style studio craft storage piece in solid walnut by the New York artist, William Perry, who additionally served as a professor of woodworking. Very unusual piece fea...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
1960s Pega Ib Juul Christensen Rosewood Cubby Cabinet Side Table Norway
By Ib Juul Christensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
with drawer
Functions as Cubby Cabinet Nightstand Bookcase
Versatile piece hooks allow attachment to
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Raw Wood Pine Storage or Display Cabinets with Cubby Holes, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two vintage English raw wood pine display or storage cabinets from the mid 20th century, with
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 78.5 in W 60 in D 16.25 in
Mid-Century Walnut Nightstand
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
Embrace the charm of mid-century design with this exquisite walnut nightstand, a piece that offers
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Vintage Walnut Nightstand by Bassett
By Arthur Umanoff, Bassett Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make your home decor stand out from the crowd with a classic mid-century minimalist design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-19th century Chinese export camphorwood campaign chest with 3 drawers with inlaid ebony and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Walnut End Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
Immerse yourself in the charm of mid-century modern design with this Vintage Lane Perception Side
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Nightstand
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Harvey Probber nightstand offers an upper bedside drawer with lower cubby style storage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
upswept top edge. Interior has one drawer and 6 cubbies.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Denmark Mid Century Nightstand End Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful mid-century nightstand end table by Nordisk Andels Eksport made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
Mid Century American of Martinsville Lacquered Night Stands
By American of Martinsville
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful streamline nightstands. 2 drawers and cubby for ample storage. Great forward moving lines
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Three Drawer Bedside Dresser by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Harvey Probber nightstand offers an upper bedside drawer with lower cubby style storage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
storage space and cubbies with adjustable shelving. Featuring a large slide out desktop, workspace in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Walnut Bedside
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Walnut Danish bedside, circa 1960's. Veneered case with solid robust legs. Divided open cubby, get
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mid Century Credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
side additionally features two horizontal storage cubbies for books or records (all shelves, horizontal
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolltop Desk Bureau, 1960s
Located in Harlingen, TX
surface, five storage cubbies, three upper drawers and four lower drawers with sculpted recessed handles
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid Century American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Baltimore, MD
Gershun for American of Martinsville, features the mid-century style and construction quality that keep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mid Century Credenza
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
left side additionally features two horizontal storage cubbies for books or records (all shelves
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Teak File Cabinet Credenza Tambour Doors
By Dyrlund
Located in Baltimore, MD
with a large sliding file deep drawer on the left, and a spacious storage cubby with a removable
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Georg Petersens Danish Mobelfabrik Desk Organizer
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-century teak Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik desk organizer. Circa 1960's. Danish teak desktop
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Teak
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Desk, circa 1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Swedish mid century modern roll top desk, circa 1960s. Designed by Egon Ostergaard, for SMI Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist Armoire or Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist armoire or cabinet. Unusual cabinet featuring sculpted panel
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
BAKER Milling Road Walnut Mid 20th Century Gentleman's Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A classic Mid Century style gentleman's chest by Baker Furniture Company, for their Milling Road
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tall Chest Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern tall chest with ample storage space which was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
21st Century Mid-Century Modern Inspired Sapele Sideboard Wine & Liquor Cabinet
Located in Oakhurst, NJ
Welcome to Walker Design Studios, where Mid-Century Modern meets timeless craftsmanship. Our Sapele
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 72 in D 24 in
Enrico Conte Scarpa Five Drawer Commode, Italy, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid century Italian commode designed by Enrico Conte Scarpa.
Top sliding drawer reveals small
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Swedish Teak Sideboard & Hutch
By Ajfa Tibro
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak sideboard & hutch, circa 1960's. Mirrored bar and open cubbies up top, glass sliding door can
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Dresser, circa 1960s
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Dresser, circa 1960s. This is a magnificent dresser from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Bench
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
darling metal finger pull, open cubby for gloves etc. Vibrant original upholstery with repair on back
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
UNIQUE FURNITURE Mid 20th Century Asian Style Gentleman's Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
drawers of dovetail construction. Made in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA, in the mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
LONG + Sleek Handmade Mid Century MODERN styled CREDENZA media stand
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Handmade Long + Sleek Mid century styled Modern credenza / media stand with the most gorgeous wood
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Mahogany and Formica End / Side Tables (Style of Gio Ponti)
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) mahogany end / side table featuring a high slanted back, slate blue
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Dresser with Tambour Doors
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
Elevate your living space with the timeless allure of mid-century modern design embodied in this
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
LONG + Sleek Handmade Mid Century MODERN styled CREDENZA media stand
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Handmade Long + Sleek Mid century styled Modern credenza / media stand with the most gorgeous wood
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Fabulous Architectural 3 Dimensional Tall Dresser Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
keep organized in glorious mid-century style. Those mad men of yesteryear knew how to keep their
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Modern Tray Top Console Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
.
Chromed top edge.
X-shaped base with center storage cubby.
May be used as a bar table.
WIDTH 48
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Chrome
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Bachelors Chest Mid-century
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
details. In the top drawer there is a fabulous surprise of a flip top mirror with cubbies for your jewels
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
Offered is an excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
TEAK Mid Century MODERN Secretary DESK + storage, Made in Denmark
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage Mid century Modern Teak Secretary desk, Made in Denmark. This piece boasts tons of storage
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Hanging Hide-Away Rosewood Bar Cabinet
By Dyrlund
Located in Bensalem, PA
steel recessed cubbies and lighting on either side
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
Rosewood Mid-Century Bedside Table by Drylund
By Drylund
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
stoarge cubby.
Unrestored item with option to purchase in restored condition for an additional $100 USD
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-century Teak Gentlemen's Dresser by Berhard Pedersen & Son c.1970
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original mid-century Teak gentlemen chest with tambour front and multiple drawers. Nicely
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Teak & Beech Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech Danish bedside table, circa 1960's. Compact single drawer table with open cubby
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
Campaign Secretary Chest (Desk), Mid-19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful mid-19th century English Campaign Secretaire Chest. The chest is in overall
Category
Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Nightstands
By American of Martinsville
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Nightstands
Beautiful pair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Lovely John Widdicomb Tall Dresser With Tamboured Doors Mid-Century
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
quality and over the top styling designed by one of the best mid-century modern designers. This piece
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
, interior shelf and open cubby. Three height adjustable shelves with graduating depths of 7", 9" and 15
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Walnut Chrome Lane HighBoy Wardrobe Chest of Drawers
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Extraordinary Mid-Century Modern gentleman’s chest of drawers or high boy dresser by Lane Furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Console Table / Bench
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Burbank, CA
shelf underneath with a cubby hole. It can be used as a bench as well, and is a great height and size
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Vanity
Located in San Marcos, CA
the right and a drop down door with cubby on the left.
Excellent condition.
Dimensions: 43"W/14"D/17.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Wall Mount Butlers or Entry Hall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome 1950s or 1960s Danish Wall Mount Teak Mirror with Small Cubby Shelf. Good Original
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza
Located in San Marcos, CA
top revealing storage cubbies + two drawers in rosewood and beech. The lower ends sports a central
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Douglas Entry Bench Upholstered Cushion Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shoe Storage
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
. It's an original design, but inspired by Mid Century Modern/Scandinavian sensibilities.
It measures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
H 19 in W 45 in D 15 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century cubby you’re looking for. A mid century cubby — often made from wood, metal and steel — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the mid century cubby you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century cubby made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century cubby that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ahrend de Cirkel, Dyrlund and Helmut Magg produced versions that are worth a look.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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Large Retro China Cabinet
Small English Dresser
Nasa Retro Art
Brutalist Brass Door
Vinyl Record Storage Furniture
Vinyl Record Storage