Skip to main content

Mid Century Cups

23
to
200
978
889
1,534
1,218
216
204
198
182
154
146
102
82
75
69
60
44
31
29
26
9
8
6
6
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
21
20
19
18
16
Sort By
DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Ceramic Mid-Century Cup And Saucer c1960
By DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
DeSimone of Italy, ceramic cup and saucer, hand decorated with girl holding flowers A fun piece of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

French Style Opaline Florence Glass Pair of Mid Century Cup-Vases, 1950s
By Empoli
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Beyond elegant large pearly translucent real opal Empoli glass labelled Opalina Florentina Cup
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass, Blown Glass

Mid-century Cup Table Lamp Barovier Murano Glass Made in Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
pair of elegant and classy transparent Murano glass bedside lamps as the Italian method and style allows
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Cafetiere Blanche - Mid 20th Century Cubist Modernist Oil on Board Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful signed and dated 1957 French cubist oil on board depicting a white coffee pot and cup
Category

1950s Cubist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Hutschenreuther Cup, Germany, Mid 20th Century
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coffee cup and saucer in ecru bone color with gilding on the edges. Signed Hutschenreuther Selb
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup in the style of Los Castilllo in
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Abalone

Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup
H 8.67 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Large Mashiko Cup Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Mashiko Cup studio pottery with stylized designs in the brown glazed body in the manner
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Cups/Couples - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Cups/Couples is a charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Pair of Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery Tea Cups
Located in Norton, MA
In good original new condition and just found in the warehouse, never used before.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cups Set
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this mid-century Mexican silver plated cups set in the style of Los Castilllo
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cups Set
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cups Set
H 4.34 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Mid-18th Century English Silver Kiddush Cup
Located in New York, NY
Engraved in Hebrew “I will raise the cup of deliverance, and I shall invoke the Name of G-d
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Vintage Japanese 3 Tea Cups from Mid-Century Studio Pottery
Located in Norton, MA
Vintage Japanese 3 tea cups from mid-century studio pottery. In good original new condition and
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Wicker Basket Centerpiece Fruit Cup, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wicker basket centerpiece from France, mid-century, circa 1950. Hand made. Fruit cup Good
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker

Mid-Century Wicker Basket Centerpiece Fruit Cup, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wicker basket centerpiece form France, mid-century, circa 1950. Fruit cup Good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker

Mid-Century Wicker Basket Centerpiece Fruit Cup, France
Mid-Century Wicker Basket Centerpiece Fruit Cup, France
Free Shipping
H 12.21 in W 14.97 in D 13.19 in
Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
and glaze techniques to create mid-century motifs painted onto hand-thrown pottery such as pots, vases
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid Century Studio Pottery Egg Cups Set of 4
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mid Century Studio Pottery Egg Cups Set of 4. Mid 20th century. Great set of 4 mid-century studio
Category

Mid-20th Century Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Beautiful Auböck Mid-Century Pencil Cup Made From Horn
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a unique piece of Mid-Century Modern design. The pencil cup was carefully hand-carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn, Felt

Canton Polychrome Porcelain Circular Cup, Period, Mid-19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
: Mid-19th Century Dimensions: diameter 20cm Solid and fairly excavated funds use gold. The artist
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Cent German Sterling Silver Kiddush Cups Set
Located in New York, NY
A lot of mid-20th century sterling silver kiddush cups. Presumably of German or Austrian origin. A
Category

Mid-20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Cent Vietnamese Embossed Silver Cup And Saucer
Located in New York, NY
A set of mid-20th century Vietnamese silver tableware, a cup and a saucer. Tall cup with an
Category

Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Barware

Materials

Silver

Six Rosenthal Classic Rose Egg Cups in Hand Painted Porcelain, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six Rosenthal Classic rose egg cups in hand painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration, mid
Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

5 Large Japanese Blue and White Tea Cups of Mid-Century Studio Pottery
Located in Norton, MA
5 large Japanese blue and white tea cups of mid-century studio pottery, depicting large fishes and
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
and glaze techniques to create mid-century motifs painted onto hand-thrown pottery such as pots, vases
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid Century Punch Bowl with Ladel And Five Cups
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Punch Bowl with Ladel And Five Cups. The Punch Bowl has a slouched over figure of what
Category

Vintage 1970s English Gothic Serving Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Mid-20th Century Israeli Kiddush Cup by David Heinz Gumbel
Located in New York, NY
Hand hammered silver plate Kiddush cup with applied Hebrew text: "Peace be within your walls
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Glass Cup by Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern handblown glass cup by Kosta Boda.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Mid Century Rogers Silver Plate Mint Julep Cups
By Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb Mid Century set of 6 silverplate mint julep tumblers by Wm Rogers. Marked on reverse
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Mid 20th Century Boars Head Jug with Four Cups Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A large mid 20th century boars head jug with four cups Date circa 1960 A great size pitcher and 4
Category

Mid-20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

French Mid-Century Modernism Pitcher and Eight Cups Set by Vallauris Faience
By Vallauris
Located in Paris, FR
with one pitcher bottle and eight cups, in a excellent condition. Dimensions: Europe: Pitcher: H
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Mid-Century Travertine Egg Sculptures Atop Alessi Roost Egg Cups, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mid-century travertine eggs from an unknown sculptor supported by a pair of Alessi Roost
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Travertine, Aluminum

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Pink Porcelain Covered Cup with Landscapes
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian Richard Ginori mid-18th century porcelain covered cup or little covered sauce tureen
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna Mid-19th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White and Blue
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to start a coll...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna Mid-19th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White and Blue
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to start a coll...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Mid Century White Ceramic Cup by Georges Jouve Produced in France, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century ceramic bowl / cup in white, red and black glaze by Georges Jouve produced in
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Handblown or Cup Sculptural Translucent Bowl with Silver Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern handblown sculptural translucent four flecks bowl with silver base.    
Category

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

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Modern Bent Tube Base Adjustable Metal Cup Shape Shade Floor Lamp
By Flos, Robert Sonneman, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Bent Tube Base Adjustable Metal Cup Shape Shade Floor Lamp Inspected vintage
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative pair of two handmade desk pen and pencil cup holders from the 1950s. Designed and
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Mid-Century Modern Fox Head Sterling Silver Stirrup Cup by Richard Comyns
By Richard Comyns
Located in London, London
cup, is of plain beaker form with a cast foxes head to one end. The stirrup cup measures 7"(18cm) tall
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Biedermeier Period Topographical Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful setting of two china porcelain pieces, made in Germany, in the mid 19th Century. All
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Jean Linard Mid-20th Century Ceramic Coffee Cup Blue Color, circa 1970
By Jean Linard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Linard (1931-2010) Blue stoneware ceramic coffee cup or bowl by Jean Linard Realized
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Footed Glass Goblet/Cup with Hand-Made Paint
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th century neoclassical gilt footed glass goblet/cup with hand-made paint By: unknown
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Glass

Materials

Glass, Paint, Cut Glass

Meissen Mid-18th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Blue and Gold
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: The fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to start a coll...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Mid-18th Century Cup White Porcelain with Golden Drawings Japonese Style
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed in gold with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to star...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Harrison Mcintosh Signed Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Pottery Sake Liqueur Cups
By Harrison McIntosh
Located in Studio City, CA
American West Coast Californian master ceramist Harrison McIntosh who was famed for his Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two decorative handmade desk pen and pencil holders from the 1950s. Large models, designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Aubock, workshop in Vienna / Austria.Made of lig...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

19th Century Polish Silver Kiddush Cup
Located in New York, NY
Polish spice towers from the 19th century. Marked '12' on the bottom. Kiddush cup is a ceremonial vessel
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Polish Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Pineapple Pina Colada Cup Jar with Lid 1970
Located in Miami, FL
professional cleaned. Mid-Century Modern collectible Barware item and Fine Art Sculpture.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

M.A. Hadley Pottery Signed Hand Painted Tea Cup Saucer Set Mid Century Country
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
trained ceramicist, in 1940s. Her designs found their prominence in the mid-century; she was invited to
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen, Germany, three Onion Pattern coffee cups with saucers. Mid-20th c.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany, three Onion Pattern coffee cups with saucers. Mid-20th century. Marked. In
Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Six Rosenthal Berlin Coffee Cups in Porcelain with Gold Edge, Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six Rosenthal Berlin coffee cups in porcelain with gold edge. Mid-20th century. Measures: 7 x 6.5
Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Seven Cups and 11 Water, Long Drink Glasses Red Blue Fulvio Bianconi
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Weiningen, CH
Mid-Century seven cups and 11 water or long drink glasses red blue Fulvio Bianconi. The cups are
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

1950s Art Glass Compote Bowl Leaf Cup Set Mid-Century Venini Fratelli Toso
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Italy, c.1948-1955. Handkerchief vase, cup, and footed bowl. Blown glass with lattimo zanfirico
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Eight Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided Coffee Cups with Saucers, Mid 20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eight Royal Copenhagen blue flower braided coffee cups with saucers. Mid 20th century. Model
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Five Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided Coffee Cups with Saucers, Mid 20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Five Royal Copenhagen blue flower braided coffee cups with saucers. Mid 20th century. Model
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Ceramic Pitcher and Set of Drinking Cups by Jacques Blin, circa 1950
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
Mid-century French ceramic pitcher set with four cylindrical drinking cups by Jacques Blin (circa
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vienna Mid-19th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Red Blue and Gold
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to start a coll...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Mid Century Cups", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Mid Century Cups For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid century cups for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and silver, all mid century cups available were constructed with great care. There are 413 antique and vintage mid century cups for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century cups have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century cups are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Meissen Porcelain, Richard Ginori and Gucci each produced beautiful mid century cups that are worth considering.

How Much are Mid Century Cups?

Prices for mid century cups can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century cups begin at $37 and can go as high as $55,271, while the average can fetch as much as $939.
Questions About Mid Century Cups
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

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

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The 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 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.