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Midcentury Deer Antler Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
added contrast. It has been embellished with an original deer antler. The tips of the antler were
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Midcentury Deer Fawn Brass Figurine, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely fawn / baby deer sculpture made of brass from the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 1.25 in
Large Mid Century Brass Deer Bust
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant mid century deer head made of solid brass. Very good vintage condition with nice patina to
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Brass Deer Head
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant mid century deer head made of solid brass, professionally mounted on a beautiful brass made
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20th Century Unknown Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Decorative Deer Figurine
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Knud Kyhn decorative deer figurine is a product of his time as a designer at Royal Copenhagen
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Midcentury American Deer Sculptures with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American painted concrete deer sculptures from the mid 20th century, with weathered
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
H 24 in W 27.5 in D 11.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Pottery Vase with Deer
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern rectangular shape pottery vase in green with stylized deer on the front and back
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Danish Deer Sculpture
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible Mid-Century Modern Danish figure. This sculptural rendition of a deer in teak is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
European Fallow Deer Antler Mount, mid 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the fallow deer antlers and partial skull mounted on a shield form backplate
Category
Mid-20th Century European Taxidermy
Materials
Antler
Deer Antelope Brooch Denmark Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modernist Haandarbejde
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and rare Denmark Sterling Silver Three Running Deer or Antelope Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Bronze Deer Figurines
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-Century Modern pair of bronze deer consists of one buck and one doe, with the buck standing
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ronald Riddick Lithograph Of Deer Artwork
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Ronald Riddick Hand Signed Lithograph Of Deer Framed Artwork.
A hand signed lithograph titled And
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid-Century French Green Majolica Deer Trivet Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century French Green Majolica deer Trivet Vallauris.
Shaped as an hunting horn.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
European Deer Antler Mount, mid 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Deer antler and partial skull mount on shield-form oak backplate
Category
Vintage 1950s European Taxidermy
Materials
Antler
H. Neville - Mid 20th Century Oil, Woodland Deer
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric woodland scene featuring deer walking between the trees to the left of the
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Standing Doe Deer Sculpture
Located in Barntrup, DE
Standing doe deer sculpture made of solid brass, from the circa 1970s.
Adorable and decorative
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Green Majolica Deer Wine Coaster Bottle Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Green Majolica Deer Wine Coaster Bottle Vallauris.
In a shape of an hunting
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Signed French Oil Portrait of a Fawn Baby Deer in Green Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 20th century, signed
Title: The Baby Deer
Medium: oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and elegant Chinese brush washer in the form of a recumbent spotted deer, Qing dynasty
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 20th Century German Antlers on Iron Plate Deer Antler Wall Plaques
Located in Cookeville, TN
Mid 20th Century German Antlers on Iron Plate Deer Antler Wall Plaques
Gorgeous and Unusual German
Category
Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century French Stylized Deer in a Birch Forest Mixed Media Drawing
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Stylized Deer in a Birch Forest Mixed Media Drawing
Artist: Josine
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pencil, Acrylic
H 10.75 in W 7.25 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern Teakwooden Danish Design Coat Rack w. Stylized Deer Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare midcentury coat rack with a hand carved and stylized, leaping deer sculpture.
For the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Teak
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H 14.2 in W 35.4 in D 9 in
Brown Painted Baby Doe or Deer Garden Ornament, Mid 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
Transport yourself to the enchanting gardens of the mid-20th century with this exquisite French
Category
Late 20th Century French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland.
They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Mid-20th Century French Spelter and Cut Glass Inkwell with Deer Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative inkwell is mounted on a walnut base. The desk accessory features a patinated deer sculpture in the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
Large Mid-Century Vicke Lindstramd for Kosta Boda Clear Vase with Etched Deer
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
attributed to Vicke Lindstrand and dates to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.25 in
Deer and Stag Statues French Mid Centuy 1940
Located in Mimizan, FR
Pair of Deer Mid Century Stag and Deer
French Mid Century
Marble base
Bronze
Good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Six Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland.
They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculpture in Green Resin of a Deer, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Deer sculpture in green resin from Italy, 1960s.
Really good condition very beautiful decorative
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
H 7.09 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Turkish Deer Pictorial Figurative Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish rug depicting 2 deers on a camel field.
Measures: 1'10'' x 3'2''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Deer Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish rug depicting 2 deers on a brown field. Check the border out too
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Anatolian Deer Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian rug with stand-alone deer on a blush color ground
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Deer Vintage Turkish Mini Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century turkish rug depicting 2 deers on a brown field
Measures: 2'1" x 2'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Jasper Francis Cropsey Oil Painting, Lone Deer
By Jasper Cropsey
Located in Bradenton, FL
Lone Deer. Earth tone green forest with blue sky and one lone brown deer. Dated and signed in lower
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair Large Asian Brass Deer Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very decorative Vintage Brass Stag Pair in reclining position.Perhaps mythological creatures, each recumbent with patterned saddles with rosettes and fringe and foliate a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Irénée Rochard, France, Colossal Sculpture, Fighting Deer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Fighting deer. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 75 x 28.5 x 17.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
A
Category
Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Brass Table Lamp with Deer by J.L.B
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Hollywood Regency table lamp, with a stylized sculpture of a deer.
The lamp dates from
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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H 22.84 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Regency Brass Sitting Deers- a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency pair of deer. Beautiful engraved couple with a heavy brass body
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Green Turkish Deco Deer Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian rug with 2 deers and 2 other animals on a green ground
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rustic Mounted Deer Head Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
Rustic American taxidermy mounted deer head wall plaque on oak shield shaped backing.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Art
Materials
Oak
Wooden Deer Head
Located in Napa, CA
Mid 20th century carved wooden deer head. Finely carved with curved horns and layers of paint
Category
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Beautiful brass « Deer » Sculpture
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
One of a kind Deer brass sculpture with hand made outfit and beautiful marble base. High quality of
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Deers Signed Sirio Tofanari Bronze Italy XX Century
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze sculpture depicting a pair of fawns on a black marble base. Author's signature engraved on the side of the base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Regency Brass Deer - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous set of vintage Regency brass deer. A beautiful set of one buck and one doe. Acquired
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Running Deers Pictorial Vintage Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid-20th century Russian Karabagh rug with 4 running deers on a scenic background and brown
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Decorative 'Deer' Napkin Holder 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Decorative 'Deer' Napkin Holder. Netherlands, early 20th century.
Very stylish and decorative
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage Large Hollywood Regency Brass Deer Stag Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Large Hollywood Regency Brass Deer Stag Statue Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Pictorial Carpet with Deer
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
with deer.
Made many years ago on the order of an important customer who admired European paintings
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Japanese Pair Fine Bronze Spotted Garden Deer Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine Japanese pair (2) of hand cast bronze "spotted" deer dating to the mid last century
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Deer in a Mountain Landscape, Karl-Heinz Wenzel, 20th Century, German Painter
Located in Bruges, BE
Deer in a Mountain Landscape
Wenzel Karl-Heinz
1932 – ?
20th Century
German Painter
Signature
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.66 in W 29.53 in D 1.97 in
Running White Deer, Wicklow, Ireland
By Paul Caponigro
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Paul Caponigro. Running White Deer, Wicklow, Ireland, 1967. Gelatin silver print. Signed on print
Category
Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Bronze Deer, American, circa 1930s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Large unsigned deer cast bronze stands prominently on a black veined marble base, seemingly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Running White Deer, Wicklow, Ireland
By Paul Caponigro
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Paul Caponigro. Running White Deer, Wicklow, Ireland, 1967. Gelatin silver print. Signed on print
Category
Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Deer
Located in New York, NY
decorated with stylized scrolls on blue ground
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Mounted White-tailed Deer Antlers
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of trophy mounted deer antlers, plywood backing with markings, taxidermist mounted on oval
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pictorial Turkish Deer Pictorial Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
large deer, small goat and a few birds
Measures: 4'6” x 5'3”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Turkish Deer Bird Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
3 deers and 2 birds, circa 1940. Square Shape too
Measures: 4'6” x 4'8”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Deer Turkish Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Turkish Rug with 2 large Deers surrounding multiple borrders and a central
Category
20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lady Deer Colorful Pictorial Vintage Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid-20th century Russian Karabagh rug with 4 ladies and deer’s surrounded by a floral border
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Deer Figurine by Richard Rohac
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Deer Figurine by Richard Rohac.
Original condition.
Marked.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What 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 sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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.
- 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.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is 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.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
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