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Mid Century Drafting Table by Anco C1940 Oak & Maple
By Anco Bilt
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great size and construction using oak for the base and maple for the top. Iron adjustment hardware all in very good condition with age related wear. No abuse. Height reaches 44inches...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Maple & Chrome Industrial Bar Drafting Stools
Located in Lafayette, IN
Mid-century drafting stools by Garrett Tubular products. Stools feature height-adjustable bent
Category
Vintage 1980s American Industrial Stools
Materials
Chrome
Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Table Lamp 1960 Black Metal Chrome
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Vienna, AT
Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Swiss table lamp, 1960. Architect midcentury drafting
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
H 20.47 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
Mid Century Supply International Industrial Rolling Swivel Shop Office Drafting
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Industrial office, shop or drafting chair. Made of steel featuring black leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Red Industrial Clamp on Drafting Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid -Century Industrial clamp on drafting lamps with red aluminum shade and chrome adjustable stem
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Red Industrial Clamp on Drafting Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial clamp on drafting lamps with red aluminum shade and chrome adjustable stem. Attributed
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
ANCO BILT Mid 20th Century Oak & Pine Drafting Table
By Anco Bilt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20 Century MCM drafting table by Anco Bilt. Oak & pine woods, metal mechanisms, adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Large Maple and Oak Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large drafting table (ca. 1950s, USA) composed of a maple surface with gray and brown painted trim
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bieffe Mid Century Italian Blonde and Chrome Drafting Counter Bar Stool
Located in Countryside, IL
Bieffe mid century Italian blonde and chrome drafting counter bar stool
Stool measures: 15.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Hala Style Drafting Clamp-On Light with Red Shade and Chrome Stem
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century industrial clamp on table lamp with bright red dome shade. Drafting lamp on double
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 5.75 in D 31 in
Goodform Drafting Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Goodform drafting stool with perforated seat & pivoting backrest
Overall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Drafting / Bar Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Adjustable maple drafting stool
Overall dimensions: 17 1/2" x 16" x 39 3/4" - 43"
Seat Height
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Drafting Table / Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Drafting Table
Overall Dimensions: 72" x 44 1/2" x 38" - 64 1/2" high
Inner Drawer Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Pine
Goodform Adjustable Aluminum Drafting Stool
By GoodForm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, industrial, drafting stool by Goodform General Fireproofing Company features an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
Andels-Eksport made in Denmark, features a rectangle frame with a drafting tiltable tabletop, above two
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique American Industrial Gray Metal Drafting Stool Artist Work Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American craftsmanship, great style and form. Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 41" H x 14" W x 18" D x 26
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Industrial Adjustable Brushed Steel Drafting Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, drafting stool features a brushed steel frame and back with a 14 inch round, swivel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Adjustable Drafting Stool by General Fireproofing GoodForm
By General Fireproofing Company, GoodForm
Located in New York, NY
Classic Industrial, Mid Century, Machine Age style drafting stool by General Fireproofing, Good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940
Located in Napa, CA
, mid-20th century.
Category
Vintage 1940s Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Industrial Brushed Steel And Maple Drafting Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, drafting stool features a brushed steel frame with a maple back and 14 inch round
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Drafting Stools by Harco for Garrett Tubular Products
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century architectural drafting stool by Harco for Garrett Tubular products. Height adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Antique American Industrial Small Drafting Table Work Desk Cast Iron Solid Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, quality American craftsmanship, great style and form, circa mid-20th century. Measurements: 32-39" H x 31
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 39 in W 31 in D 23 in
Friso Kramer Height Adjustable Drafting Stool with Footrest
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Friso Kramer drafting stool with Birch seat. Both the seat and the foot rest are height
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Black Drafting Stool by Architect Robert Whitton, 1980's
By Robert Whitton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Robert Whitton one off aluminum drafting stool circa late 1980s. This architectural example has
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
PostModern 70s Giant Brass Floor Lamp Luxo Articulating Architect Drafting
By Luxo
Located in Madison, WI
, Mid Century and Modern decor.
Very cool two-toned 70s period piece in Brass and Chrome.
Shade is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 82 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in W 47 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Doehler Metal Furniture Co Adjustable Medical Dental Work Drafting Table
By Doehler Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
settings, metal frame, (3) removable surfaces. Circa early to mid-20th century. Measurements: 32.5 - 49" H
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 45 in D 14 in
Aeron Fully Loaded Work Stool by Herman Miller/ Drafting stool
By Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Aeron Chairs are state of the art assertions of elegance and ergonomic design, born from the creative and exacting minds at Herman Miller. The Aeron is at the vanguard of luxury and ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Reiger Drafting Table Friso Kramer Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very rare drafting table "Reiger" designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1963.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Eames Herman Miller Drafting Stool Vinyl and Fiberglass Seat Aluminum Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Eames designed drafting stools, manufactured by Herman Miller circa…
The stools feature
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Szarvasi Hala Style Industrial Drafting Clamp-on Lamp with Olive Green Shade
By Hala Zeist, Josef Hurka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Hungarian industrial clamp on table lamp with olive enameled metal shade, chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 7.5 in D 31 in
Oversized Brass Floor Lamp by Luxo Articulating Architect's Drafting Light 1970s
By Luxo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Floor Lamp Luxo
1970s Brass floor light drafting architect's articulating lamp by LUXO.
Brass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 82 in W 8.5 in D 16.25 in
Vintage Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Wood Drafting Table/Desk c.1950
By Anco Bilt
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A fully adjustable industrial wooden drafting table with a cast iron ledge, cast iron knobs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Hala Style Red Aluminum Industrial Drafting Lamp w/ Chrome Stem & Clamp
By Hala Zeist, Josef Hurka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool Hala style Industrial clamp on desk lamp with red enameled aluminum shade and adjustable chrome stem with matching red metal clamp that fits on a table up 1.75" thick. In origin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bell System Thonet Attr. 1900s Counter Drafting Swivel Adjustable Pair Stools
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Possibly manufactured by Thonet in Austria between 1910 and 1915 and used by phone operators at Bell System. Constructed of solid maple, oak, and enameled steel, with hard rubber foo...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 45 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Vintage F. Weber Co Pine Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 32" - 48" H x 38.5" W x 31" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Iron
H 48 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Pair of Yellow, Swivel Barstools / Drafting Stools by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of bar stools / drafting stools with armless yellow fiberglass bucket / shell chair seats
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 42.25 in W 21 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lounge Chair have become icons of 20th-century design. Later that year, Risom was drafted into the US
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Erik Wørts Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Desk & Armchair
By Erik Wørts
Located in Norwalk, CT
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Desk and Armchair ensemble. A true embodiment of 20th-century Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Painting, Goauche on Paper, Signed Jo Verbestel Dated 1968
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
the twentieth century and was a member of the Flemish artists' society in Gosselies. She was a painter
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
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H 24.81 in W 20.48 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Mid Century Bentwood and Metal Chairs, 60's
Located in Madison, WI
A PAIR of 2 Toledo Metal Furniture Co. chairs from the mid 20th century that can be adjusted for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38 in W 22 in D 28 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of mid-19th Century French Louis XVI giltwood bergère armchairs are versatile, classic
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood, Upholstery, Beech
H 45 in W 31 in D 31 in
Emancipation Proclamation Inkstand - 19th Century Heavily Chased Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
to draft a presidential order to free the enslaved people held in the Confederacy. While the act was
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Rococo Inkwells
Materials
Brass
18th Century, Roman Architectural Capriccio Attributed to Francesco Chiarottini
Located in IT
provide as a first draft the highlights and details in the foreground and then proceed in the realization
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Glass
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 2.37 in
17th Century, Italian Painting with Battle Between Christian and Turkish Cavalry
Located in IT
17th century, Italian oil on canvas painting with battle between Christian and Turkish cavalry
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century European Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 1.97 in
18th Century Italian Provincial Carve Knee Hole Desk
Located in Lambertville, NJ
drawers on each side. Above the central drawer is a pull out tray for drafting and additional work space
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Danish Teak Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in High Point, NC
hue, this desk epitomizes mid-century modern style with its clean lines and functional form. Featuring
Category
20th Century Danish Desks
Materials
Teak
20th Century Antique Chinese Hand Carved 4 Panels Wooden Screen/Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
A set of four Chinese large carved wooden screen, with fretwork design, Created in China during mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century Panel Mirror with Autoportrait of Carlo Scarpa for Gavina
By Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Turin, Turin
on, and his crucial presence particularly in the drafting of the Ultrarazionale project: elements and
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 66.93 in W 26.78 in D 1.58 in
19th Century French Upholstered Three Fold Screen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Highly imposing mid-19th Century French three-fold modesty screen or room divider.
Each panel is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Oil on Canvas French Revolution Painting Signed and Dated 1849
Located in Dallas, TX
at the time of the French Revolution. When the Constitution of 1848 was drafted, the motto "Liberty
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
marlborough legs, which were typical of mid-18th Century English furniture.
Overall, this piece is
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Adjustable Toledo Chairs, c. 1950's
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of adjustable Toledo Metal Furniture Co. chairs for drafting, office, or university, circa mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock
By Jean-Baptiste Albert Baillon III
Located in Palm Beach, FL
base with well articulated architects tools, including a lead ball globe, drafting ruler, compass and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Clocks
Adjustable stool swivel side chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
got a striking discovery: a drafting chair. black fibreglass sidechair shell on height-adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 46.46 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Chinese Table Screen Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
. Crafted in the mid-19th century, this table screen has a beautiful hardwood frame that plays well off the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Orkney Island Midcentury Scottish Canopy Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the mid 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Clichy Manifacturing French Pair of Colored Opaline Glass Vases
Located in Prato, Tuscany
with different colors; some colored oxides were applied when the draft of the white opalescent vase had
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
-moon aluminum pulls and drafting compass-shaped legs, Circa 1950-1959. Recently refurbished with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28 in W 45.25 in D 30.38 in
Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller George Nelson action office series drafting desk
1965 design
This vintage roll-top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
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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 ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
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