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Mid Century Desert Mesa Landscape with Cacti
By Vina McPheeters
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful mid century desert landscape with beautiful cacti by Vina McPheeters (American, 1892-1964
Category

1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Desert Mountain Landscape
By Faith Dougherty
Located in Soquel, CA
Sweeping mid century landscape of stark desert mountains by Faith Dougherty (American, 20th Century
Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid Century Desert Home Landscape
By Barbara Wilson
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous home overlooking the desert by Barbara Wilson (American, 20th Century). From a collection
Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Desert Cactus Sunset Landscape by Russell Dale Moffett
By Russell Dale Moffett
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Desert Cactus Sunset Landscape by Russell Dale Moffett Experience the splendor of the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Desert in Bloom Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Vivid mid-century painting of desert in bloom by Gail Pace (American, 20th Century), 1961. Signed
Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

"Warmth of the Desert" - Mid-Century Desert Landscape with Wildflowers
By Charles O. Fuson
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful, historic painting of the California desert in bloom by listed Santa Cruz artist Charles
Category

1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cardboard, Canvas, Acrylic

Mid Century Desert Landscape -- Adobe House at Black Canyon, Arizona
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful desert canyon landscape of Black Canyon, Arizona featuring Adobe home in foreground by
Category

1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Cardboard

Palm Springs ( White ) - a study of iconic mid century desert architecture
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
California desert Palm Springs ( White ) by Frank Schott 40 x 32 inches ( 132 x 81cm ) edition of 25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée

Palm Springs ( White ) - a study of iconic mid century desert architecture
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Palm Springs ( White ) by Frank Schott 60 x 48 inches ( 152 x 122 cm ) edition of 7 signed 72.5 x 58 inches ( 184 x 147 cm ) edition of 7 signed 40 x 32 inches ( 132 x 81cm ) edit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

Palm Springs ( Water ) - a study of iconic mid century desert architecture
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Palm Springs ( Water ) by Frank Schott 40 x 32 inches ( 132 x 81cm ) edition of 25 signed 60 x 48 inches ( 152 x 122 cm ) edition of 7 signed 72.5 x 58 inches ( 184 x 147 cm ) e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Giclée

Palm Springs ( White ) - a study of iconic mid century desert architecture
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Palm Springs ( White ) by Frank Schott 72.5 x 58 inches ( 184 x 147 cm ) edition of 7 signed 60 x 48 inches ( 152 x 122 cm ) edition of 7 signed 40 x 32 inches ( 132 x 81cm ) edi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Archival Paper

Palm Springs ( Cactus ) - a study of iconic mid century desert architecture
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Palm Springs ( Cactus ) by Frank Schott 40 x 32 inches ( 132 x 81cm ) edition of 25 signed 72.5 x 58 inches ( 184 x 147 cm ) edition of 7 signed 60 x 48 inches ( 152 x 122 cm ) e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée

Palm Springs ( Water ) - a study of iconic mid century desert architecture
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Palm Springs ( Water ) by Frank Schott 60 x 48 inches ( 152 x 122 cm ) signed edition of 7 72.5 x 58 inches ( 184 x 147 cm ) signed edition of 7 40 x 32 inches ( 132 x 81cm ) sig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Ink

Palm Springs ( Cactus ) - a study of iconic mid century desert architecture
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Palm Springs ( Cactus ) by Frank Schott 60 x 48 inches ( 152 x 122 cm ) signed edition of 7 40 x 32 inches ( 132 x 81cm ) signed edition of 25 72.5 x 58 inches ( 184 x 147 cm ) ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

1960s Mid-Century Desert Garden Wind Chime Clay+Copper by Paolo Soleri Arcosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Clay chime with incised abstract designs, with clay clapper and copper fin. Designed by Paolo Soleri and hand-crafted at Arcosanti, c.1960. No discernible cracks, hairlines, or chips...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Clay

1950s Midcentury Desert Scenic Landscape Oil on Board in Original Frame, Signed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-century artwork oil on board of desert scenic signed Purkis in its original Syroco
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Mid Century Landscape -- Purple Desert Mountain
By Alice M. Fink
Located in Soquel, CA
Sweeping mid century desert landscape with a colossal purple mountain range in the distance by
Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Sherman Rocks - Mid Century Utah Desert Rock Formation Landscape, 1940s
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid-century desert landscape of Sherman Rocks, Utah, featuring an impressive rock
Category

1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Desert Landscape - Abstract French Mid Century Gouache on Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
20th century Title: Desert Landscape Medium: Gouache on canvas Size: 17 x 14 inches (43 x 35 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gouache

Wood Tiki Totem Sculpture Pen holder Brown Color United States 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This tiki-style carved wooden rack is unique. With its mid-century desert tiki vibe, it's the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Palm Springs Desert Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Palm Springs Desert Landscape Wonderful mid century bright and vibrant landscape of a
Category

1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Springtime Joshua Tree Desert Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid century Joshua Tree desert landscape with desert flowers in bloom by an unknown
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Mid Century Palm Springs Desert Landscape
By Dolores Martin
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous mid-century Palm Springs desert painting by Dolores Martin (American, 20th century
Category

1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Palm Springs Desert Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful plein air oil painting of a Palm Springs desert landscape with highlights of red and
Category

1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

The Desert Can Be Reclaimed - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
realized in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Mid Century French Post-Impressionist Painting, Desert Landscape
Located in Cirencester, GB
2001. 20th century. French. Engraver, painter and draftsman of compositions with characters, figures
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

Mid Century Landscape -- Homestead Beneath a Desert Mountain
By Alice M. Fink
Located in Soquel, CA
Sweeping mid century landscape of a lone house in an expansive desert scene with colossal mountains
Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Mid Century 1960s Palm Springs California Desert Landscape
By Marjorie May Blake
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid-century landscape of Palm Springs Desert by Marjorie Blake (American, 1920-1994
Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Fiberboard

Mid Century Southwest Desert Landscape in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Southwest Desert Landscape in Oil on Canvas Vast Southwest plein air landscape of a
Category

1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Italian Mid-Century Crystal Liquor / Desert Goblets Set of 8
By Iittala
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Usually we don’t know much about bar where we purchased from a Palm Springs area, a state, but this rare set of eight pieces bar where Crystal had a story from the heir of the estate...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Palm Springs Desert Landscape with Smoke Tree
By Vina McPheeters
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous desert landscape with a smoke tree and other desert plants by Vina McPheeters (American
Category

1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kaufmann Desert House Midnight Modern Series Mid Century Contemporary Photograph
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern Architecture, Mid Century Home, Palm Tree & Pool Design. Mid Century Modern Architecture
Category

2010s American Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Cotton

White Sands New Mexico, Mid-Century Southwest Desert Landscape by Vannerson
By Lucien C. Vannerson
Located in Soquel, CA
White Sands New Mexico, Mid-Century Southwest Desert Landscape by Vannerson Gorgeous desert scene
Category

1960s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Mid Century Monument Valley Desert Landscape -- Navajo Hogan and Rug Loom
By Ralph Holmes
Located in Soquel, CA
Substantial and period mid-century landscape of Monument Valley, Arizona of Navajo Hogan and rug
Category

1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Picacho Peak, Arizona 1945 - Mid Century Southwest Desert Landscape by Dejoiner
Located in Soquel, CA
Picacho Peak, Arizona 1945 - Mid Century Southwest Desert Landscape by Dejoiner Beautiful mid-1940
Category

1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Desert Bloom, geometric abstract painting, mid-century modern earth tone palette
By Kazaan Viveiros
Located in Dallas, TX
"Desert Bloom" is a striking modern geometric abstract painting, with an earth tone mid-century
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Desert Scene
By Frederick Richard Chisnall
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Frederick Richard Chisnall (American, 1887-1965) Title: Desert Scene Year
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Desert Mountain Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
accentuating the sense of depth, by Cecil C. Hunter (American, 20th Century). Signed "C HUNTER" in the lower
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Camp in the Desert - Photogravure - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
A Camp in the Desert is an original Photogravure realized by an anonymous artist in the Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Photogravure

Desert Road
By Brian Alfred
Located in New York, NY
Brian Alfred Desert Road, 2022 Acrylic on canvas 60 x 50 inches 152.4 x 127 cm Signed, titled and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Mid-Century Geometric Native American Rug 3 by 5 Desert Motif
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Supple, thin, and very smooth woven wool. A very calming palette of light earth tones. Estate fresh, a very well kept 1960s southwestern souvenir rug.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Navajo Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Desert Raiders" - Apache Warriors at Sunset
By Marco Antonio Gomez
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold desert scene with Apaches on horseback by Marco Antonio Gomez (Mexican, 1910-1972). Three
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Desert mountain landscape, painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Desert mountain landscape painting. Oil on artist board. 12 x 24 unframed, 18 x 30 framed.
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

17th Century Oil on Canvas S. Girolamo in the Desert
Located in Palermo, IT
St Jerome in the desert depicted with a lion. The figure of a Saint is very beautiful and
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Organic Material

Desert Scene near Palm Spring
By Frederick Richard Chisnall
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Frederick Richard Chisnall (British/American, 1887-1965) Title: Desert Scene Near Palm
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Desert Dayglow with Alstroemerias
By Laurence Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
landscape mid century modern painting photo realism Julius Schulman
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Blenko Large Desert Green Vase Ombre Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large Blenko Glass Vase is hand blown in Desert Green color, with ombré color changes from a deep
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
By Franciscan China 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
A true American Classic, Franciscan Desert Rose dinnerware has graced dining tables since 1941
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
No Reserve
H 6 in W 9.75 in D 6 in
Green, Yellow, and Blue Abstract Impressionist Western Desert Landscape
Located in Houston, TX
painting depicts an arid desert with a huge desert sage bush against a mountainous landscape with overcast
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Modern Naturalistic Ram Skull and Cactus Western Desert Landscape Painting
By Charles Schorre
Located in Houston, TX
Early naturalistic western landscape painting by Texas artist Charles Schorre. The work features an intricately rendered ram's skull partially buried in the dirt next to a clump of c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Legislative Workshop - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
realized in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Mid Century Ghost Town, Sepia Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Moody landscape in neutral sepia tones of a deserted western ghost town by Joseph Bodner (American
Category

Mid-20th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Carlo of Hollywood Arizona Desert Midcentury Painting
By Carlo of Hollywood
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s painting of the California desert in custom frame signed by Carlo of Hollywood
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Set of 14 Steuben Salad or Desert Plates with 12 Bowls
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of 14 Steuben salad or desert plates with 12 bowls in original marshal fields fitted box with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Crystal

James Merriam (1880-1951) Flowering Desert Landscape Painting
By James Merriam
Located in San Francisco, CA
Flowering desert landscape painting. Oil on canvas. 25" x 30" unframed, 30.5" x 35.5" w/frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

George Sanders Bickerstaff California Mountain Desert Landscape Painting
Located in Seguin, TX
Oil on canvas board desert mountain landscape by George Sanders Bickerstaff (1893 - 1954
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Desert Rose Table Lamp, circa 1970, Belgium
By Ado Chale
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant table lamp, circa 1970, Belgium. Desert rose, patinated metal, new ivory fabric shade. One
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Steel

Ben Shahn "Deserted Fairground" Rare 1948 Screenprint
By Ben Shahn
Located in Sharon, CT
Privately printed and distributed by the artist. Signed in the matrix. Unframed.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

"High Desert Night No. 2" by Scott Kerr
Located in Dallas, TX
Scott Kerr is a self-taught Contemporary Abstract Artist. As a young boy, he was exposed to the art world by his father through the works of a local Texas artist, David Brownlow. Ama...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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 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.