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Mid-Century Elm Bar Cart
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-century elm bar cart from England with wonderfully grained shelves and sleek lines. Original
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Elm
Pair of mid century elm Scandinavian armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid century elm scandinavian armchairs circa 1950.
Good quality pair of swedish lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Elm Magazine Library Table
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent mid century elm magazine library table
The table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
H 26.25 in W 25 in D 16 in
Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm footstool, circa 1950's. Spayed legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Elm
Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm footstool, circa 1950's. Spayed legs and original upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Elm
Danish Mid-Century Elm Footstool
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm and leather footstool, circa 1960's. Original red tufted leather with solid tapering legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Elm
Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Elm Shelving Cabinet B10
By Pierre Chapo
Located in London, GB
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B10 Model variant.
Solid elm.
Shelves, over drawers and cabinets.
Chapo's incredibly
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Pair of Pierre Chapo S15 Leather Mid-Century Elm Armchairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in London, GB
A pair of Pierre Chapo armchairs.
S15 model.
France, circa 1970s.
Elm and leather
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Leather
Mid-century Elm Blond Shelf by Roland Haeusler, Maison Regain
Located in Brussels , BE
Modern Elm Blond Shelf, by Roland Haeusler, Maison Regain in elm 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Shelves
Materials
Elm
Two Mid-Century Elm Arts and Crafts Style Tables or Desks
Located in London, London
Table or desk
Elm
Arts and craft style
Probably originally used as desks in a school
Tables
Category
Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Mid Century Elm and Beech Round Dining Table by L. Ercolani for Ercol, 1960's
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in CANGAS, ES
Mesa de comedor abatible diseñada por Lucian Ercolani para la firma de mobiliario inglesa Ercol. Pieza original fabricada en la clásica combinación de la marca de madera de olmo y ha...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
Set/4 Midcentury Elm French Stools in the Style of Charlotte Perriand France, 50s
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
and Pierre Chapo France 1950s. These solid elm stools shows an incredible patina and is in a very good
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Mid 20th century Swedish elm sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Fine quality Scandinavian elm sideboard in the art deco taste. Providing double
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Mid-19th Century Burr Elm Davenport
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mid-19th century burr elm Davenport, having brass gallery & gilt-tooled green
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Elm, Burl
Mid 19th Century elm captains armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century elm captains armchair circa 1860.
Good quality character armchair made from solid
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Mid 20th century Swedish burr elm cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century swedish burr elm cabinet circa 1940.
Fine quality cabinet which has just be re
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Elm Wood Console, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese mid-20th Century console or sofa table, with humpback stretchers and corner legs
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Qing Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Pair of mid century Scandinavian elm cabinets
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid century Scandinavian elm cabinets circa 1950.
Very good quality pair of elm cabinets
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Elm
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fine quality swedish chest which offers the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
A Mid 18th Century Elm Cabinet on Stand
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1750
A fine mid-eighteenth century elm cabinet with two panelled doors above a
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Elm
Mid century Scandinavian inlaid elm coffee table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian inlaid elm coffee table circa 1950.
Good quality circular coffee table
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Scandinavian mid century walnut and elm sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid century walnut and elm sideboard circa 1950.
Excellent quality shaped buffet
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Elm, Walnut
Mid-20th century elm shell back armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century deco inspired shell back armchair, circa 1940.
A fine example of Swedish design
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Mid 20th century Swedish elm coffee table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Swedish elm coffee table circa 1960.
Unusual piece of mid century furniture
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Elm
Near Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Reclining Elm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Near pair mid century Scandinavian Reclining elm chairs
This mid century near pair of
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Mid 20th century Scandinavian elm root coffee table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian elm root coffee table circa 1950.
Made using stunning matched elm
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Elm
Mid 20th century Scandinavian elm show frame sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian elm show frame sofa circa 1960.
Stylish piece of Swedish design from
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Swedish mid century birch and elm side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century birch and elm side table circa 1960.
Good quality small side table with many
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Elm
Stunning Mid 19th Century Burr Elm Nursing Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century, early Victorian period burr maple nursing chair. The burr maple foliate carved
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
mid century SIDEBOARD 50s elm wood slanted legs bartels-werke
By Bartels-Werke
Located in Mannheim, DE
Elegant Mid Century Modern sideboard from the 50s, manufactured by Bartels-Werke. The body is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Swivel Tripod Stool in Elm, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful tripod stool in elm. This decorative piece of design has an adjustable and rotating seat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Shadowbox Book-Matched Carpathian Elm Sideboard by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
This highly unique and materially exquisite Mid-Century Modernist Shadowbox Sideboard in Book
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Mid-20th Century Elm and Birch Scandinavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th Century elm and birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960.
fine quality chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Elm
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Lounge Chairs in Solid Elm, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo, Wim Rietveld
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern - minimalist lounge chairs in solid Elm, France 1960s
Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Mid-18th Century English Patinated Elm Long Trestle Bench
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH PATINATED ELM LONG TRESTLE BENCH
Two available Circa 1750 with restorations
Item
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Benches
Materials
Elm
Mid 19th century Swedish elm marble top console table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish elm marble top console table circa 1860.
Fine quality console table of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Pierre Chapo Elm Mid-Century B19 Desk
Located in London, GB
.
Formed from Elm, the desk consists of a central drawers cabinet with to moveable offshoot desk tops. They
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Swedish Coffee Table with Elm Root Inlay
By David Rosén
Located in Karlstad, SE
sophistication with its beautiful elm root inlay on the top and distinct angled legs. Despite a few scratches and
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Elm
Mid 20th century elm and mahogany desk by Carl Bergsten
By Carl Bergsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century elm and mahogany table by Carl Bergsten circa 1930.
Beautiful table by well
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm, Mahogany
Pair Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Nightstands, Floating Cabinets in Elm, Brass
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern mastercraft nightstands, floating cabinets in Elm, Brass
Spectacular
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 32 in D 10 in
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Carpathian Elm Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Carpathian Elm Coffee Table
A beautiful and rare
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
Georgian 18th Century Elm Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive George II Period, 18th century Elm carver armchair, Retaining Exceptional Colour
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Swedish mid century modern elm and birch sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century modern elm and birch sideboard circa 1950.
Classic styling on this elegant
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Pair Italian Mid-century Modern Rationalist Elm Wood Benches, Giuseppe Pagano
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in New York, NY
An Important Pair of Italian Midcentury Modern 'Rationalist' Benches / Stools in Elm Wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
H 17.75 in W 19.25 in D 13.25 in
Mid 19th Century Swedish Table, Worktable, Biedermeier, inlaid Burl Elm walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
and moved four feet. Inlays in the neoclassical style.
Period: Mid 19Th century
Biedermeier style
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Elm, Walnut, Burl
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in
Swedish Mid-20th Century Elm and Burr Fitted Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 20th century elm and burr fitted chest of drawers circa 1960.
Stunning chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Alfred Christensen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Elm
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Stamford, CT
Alfred Christensen Style, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Beech
Lounge chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 32 in W 22 in D 33 in
Rare Mid Century Modern Czech Kubism Lounge Elm Easy Chairs
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These rare and stunning Mid century Modern Easy chairs comes from Czech /Prague.
The designer and
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Elm, Fabric
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Brass and Elm Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Drexel precedent mid century brass and elm credenza
Credenza measures: 66.75
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Elm Cathedral Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
1960 and made of elm, each candle holder stands on three scrolled feet over a triangle base and a tall
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Mid-20th Century Italian Candlesticks
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Elm Wood Basement Mirror, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian curved elmwood basement mirror in the style of O. Borsani.
This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Elm
Mid-Century Modern Console Table in Bookmatched Bleached Burled Elm
Located in New York, NY
addition to virtually any style of decor from classic Mid-Century Modern to ultra contemporary. Mint
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Elm Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A truly handsome and graceful antique Chinese elm side table featuring a stepped top over a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Elm Chest-of-Drawers, Danish, Dated 1971
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern teak and elm chest-of-drawers, the top with a 'hidden' frieze drawer in elm
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Elm
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Elm Bench, PIERRE CHAPO Style, France 1950
By Pierre Chapo
Located in PARIS, FR
, Constructivist, Brutalist, Popular Art, solid geometric construction of thick strips of solid elm, in the spirit
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
Mid Century Modern, Corner Cabinet in Solid Elm, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A unique appealing corner cabinet in solid elm. A single made project handcrafted by a Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Elm
H 78.75 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Elm Chinese Sideboard
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Mid-19th century elm Chinese sideboard finished in clear matte lacquer over reddish brown well
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sideboards
Materials
Elm
English Mid Century Hand Crafted Ercol Elm Drop Leaf Coffee Lounge Table.
By Ercol
Located in High Wycombe, GB
English Mid Century Hand Made Ercol Beech & Elm Drop Leaf Coffee Lounge Table.
Ercol furniture was
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Mid-20th Century English Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Elm
Dux Mid Century Maria Swedish Elm Beech and Brass Expanding Dining Table
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Countryside, IL
Dux Mid Century Maria Swedish Elm Beech and Brass Expanding Dining Table
The expanded table
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 25.25 in W 94.25 in D 43.25 in
Mid Century Rustic Vintage elm Stool Three Legged Wooden Milking Stool planter
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Milking stool or three-leg square stool, brutalist, rustic, unique 1960.
Made of Elm
Unique
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Mid-20th Century European Rustic Stools
Materials
Elm
H 13.59 in W 11.62 in D 12.01 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century elm you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century elm — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. Find 2587 options for an antique or vintage mid century elm now, or shop our selection of 33 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century elm, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century elm, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Pierre Chapo, Edward Wormley and Ercol each produced at least one beautiful mid century elm that is worth considering.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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