What is the difference between mid-century and mid-century modern?

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.

What is a mid-century chair?

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.

What is mid century furniture?

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.

What is mid-century jewelry?

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.

What does mid century mean?

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.

What is a mid-century sofa?

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.

What is mid-century artwork?

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.

What is mid century decor?

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.

How can you tell if furniture is mid century?

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.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

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.

How do you identify mid century lamps?

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.

Why is mid century modern popular?

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.

What makes a dresser mid-century?

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.

Is rattan mid-century modern?

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.

What time is considered mid-century??

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.

Is Mondrian mid century modern?

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.

Is mid-century modern timeless?

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.

What does mid century modern mean?

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.

What is mid century modern furniture?

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.

Is Eames mid-century modern?

Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.

Mid Century Formica

Italian Console Table 1950

Silver And Formica Tray

Black Formica

Midcentury White Formica Table

Rattan Table With Formica Top

Midcentury Walnut Console Table

Italian Formica

1960 Formica Round Dining Table

1960s Mid-Century Formica sideboard by Europa Furniture

$2,378

H 17.33 in W 68.9 in D 25.2 in

1960s Mid-Century Formica sideboard by Europa Furniture

Located in London, GB

Europa was a mid-market British furniture maker producing affordable but stylish pieces for the domestic market during the postwar furniture boom. This sideboard is a fine example of...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Formica, Teak

Mid Century Formica and Iron Cafe Dining Table

$575

H 29.5 in Dm 48 in

Mid Century Formica and Iron Cafe Dining Table

Located in New York, NY

Stylish cafe, restaurant dining tables, originally from a midcentury Poconos Pennsylvania resort. Faux wood grain formica tops, having a beveled edge, and gold tone rim. Bases are he...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Formica Top Coffee Table c. 1950/60's

$1,400

H 15.5 in W 59.75 in D 20.75 in

Mid Century Formica Top Coffee Table c. 1950/60's

By Baumritter

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century coffee, cocktail table having a white formica laminate top on sculptural turned wood legs.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

French Midcentury Formica Dinette Set by SIF

$3,200 / set

H 30 in W 41.25 in D 27.75 in

French Midcentury Formica Dinette Set by SIF

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Midcentury Retro Kitchenette Set in a daring powder blue formica from the SIF brand made during the 1950s. This iconic, complete set includes a statement cupboard, an expandin...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Formica and Ceramic Box by Einar Johansen & Søholm for Torben Ørskov

$294

H 1.7 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Midcentury Formica and Ceramic Box by Einar Johansen & Søholm for Torben Ørskov

By Einar Johansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

High-quality desk cigarette or decorative box composed of a glazed ceramic lid with a globe in shallow relief, box-sides in solid rosewood upon af plate in black formica. The lid was...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Formica

Vintage Expo 58 Formica Plant Table Plant Stand Design 1950s

$609Sale Price|25% Off

H 37.01 in W 36.23 in D 14.18 in

Vintage Expo 58 Formica Plant Table Plant Stand Design 1950s

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage mid-century formica en houten plantentafel, plantenstandaard met conische houten pootjes, expo 58 design, jaren 50.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Aluminum and Formica Cart Magazine Rack Parisi Style for MB, 1960s

$1,869

H 23.63 in W 22.05 in D 9.85 in

Midcentury Aluminum and Formica Cart Magazine Rack Parisi Style for MB, 1960s

By Ico Parisi, MB Italy

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant midcentury formica and aluminium magazine rack trolley with design wheels. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Mb Italia during the 1960s. ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass, Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Deco Modern Formica Rosewood Cabinet

$3,350

H 46 in W 36.5 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Deco Modern Formica Rosewood Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

An impressive, very good quality mid-century cabinet, Art Deco Moderne taste, finished in stunning rosewood with white formica.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Laminate Formica Top and Rattan Coffee Table

$636Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.5 in W 48.75 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Laminate Formica Top and Rattan Coffee Table

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Mid-Century Modern Laminate Formica Top and Rattan Coffee Table Scratch on one end of table (see pic) Heavy, well made

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Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Laminate, Formica

Vintage Formica Compass Coffee/Side Table, Mid Century

$370

H 18.12 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in

Vintage Formica Compass Coffee/Side Table, Mid Century

Located in Bristol, GB

MID-CENTURY CIRCULAR TABLE A good quality Formica-topped table with an elegant and stylish black steel base tipped with brass feet.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Laminate Formica Case 72" Credenza Cabinet Buffet

$1,500

H 27 in W 72 in D 18 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Laminate Formica Case 72" Credenza Cabinet Buffet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Laminate Formica Case 72" Credenza Cabinet Buffet.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk

$1,800

H 30.25 in W 44 in D 17.5 in

Mid-Century Walnut and Formica Top Writing Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant mid-century modern writing desk featuring a warm walnut wood frame and a durable Formica top.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mersman Mid Century Walnut and Formica Top Small Side Table

$1,095

H 20 in W 16.5 in D 12.5 in

Mersman Mid Century Walnut and Formica Top Small Side Table

By Mersman

Located in Germantown, MD

Small walnut and Formica top and tapered legs side table. Manufactured by Mersman furniture in the mid 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Mid-Century Mersman Teak and Formica Top Three-Tier Side Table

$1,175 / item

H 22 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in

Mid-Century Mersman Teak and Formica Top Three-Tier Side Table

By Mersman

Located in Germantown, MD

1960s Mersman Furniture three Tier Formica top and Teak table. May be used as coffee table, Side Table, Center Table. Rare formica top in excellent condition. Two shelves with 6" cle...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Formica, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Formica Round & Step Side Table Set - 2 pcs

$450 / set

H 22 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Formica Round & Step Side Table Set - 2 pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Formica Top Round & Step Side Table Set - 2 Co...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Formica 5 Drawers Dental Cabinet on Wheels

$2,040

H 41 in W 25 in D 19 in

Mid Century Modern Formica 5 Drawers Dental Cabinet on Wheels

By Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid Century Modern Formica 5 Drawers Dental Cabinet on Wheels

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Formica

Gio Ponti Writing Table, Mahogany & Formica, Mid-Century Italy

$9,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.75 in W 43.25 in D 25.5 in

Gio Ponti Writing Table, Mahogany & Formica, Mid-Century Italy

By Schirolli, Gio Ponti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand carved Mahogany, designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli Mantova in good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Formica, Mahogany

Mid-Century vintage 1960s dining / kitchen / Formica drop leaf table

$633

H 30.71 in W 39.77 in D 31.89 in

Mid-Century vintage 1960s dining / kitchen / Formica drop leaf table

Located in London, GB

This is a compact Mid-Century vintage dining / kitchen table featuring a rectangular top with rounded corners.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top

$850Sale Price|32% Off

H 28.75 in W 60.25 in D 31 in

Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Miami, FL

Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top Offered for sale is a Globe Wernicke style mid-century modern white steel tanker desk with a white For...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Bentwood Table by James Leonard, Formica Top, 1960

$878

H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 29.14 in

Mid Century Bentwood Table by James Leonard, Formica Top, 1960

By James Leonard

Located in Leicester, GB

Gorgeous bentwood table with Formica top. This table is attributed to James Leonard for Esavian. It has really wide bentwood legs which taper towards the bottom and stand on double s...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Formica, Bentwood, Plywood

Vintage Credenza, Laminate, Formica, Walnut Grain, Mid Century, MCM, Office

$2,123

H 29.5 in W 71.75 in D 18 in

Vintage Credenza, Laminate, Formica, Walnut Grain, Mid Century, MCM, Office

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Vintage Credenza, Laminate, Formica, Walnut Grain, Mid Century, MCM, Office, Living Room.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Laminate, Formica

Mid-Century Modern Triangle Trolley Brass and Formica Wood

$1,332

H 30.71 in W 25.99 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Modern Triangle Trolley Brass and Formica Wood

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Mid-Century Modern triangle trolley brass and formica wood.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Side Table with Formica Top

$828Sale Price|40% Off

H 21 in W 31 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Side Table with Formica Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Googie-era biomorphic three-tier side lamp table, featuring a marbleized white Formica top and tapered ebonized legs with brass details along the foot and top. The table fea...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Pink & Black Formica & Polished Chrome Kitchennette Dining Table

$990Sale Price|40% Off

H 30 in W 60 in D 36 in

Mid-century Pink & Black Formica & Polished Chrome Kitchennette Dining Table

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A striking Mid-Century Modern chrome and pink Formica dining table featuring a sleek atomic-age design.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Sideboard/Small sideboard in wood and Formica, Mid-Century 1960s

$3,567

H 33.47 in W 46.86 in D 18.51 in

Sideboard/Small sideboard in wood and Formica, Mid-Century 1960s

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Wood and formica sideboard in shades of green and yellow, Italy, 1960. Featuring an essential design typical of the 1960s, this piece of furniture combines functionality and vibrant ...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Formica, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Laminate Formica Top and Rattan End/Side Tables - Set of 2

$788Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 20.5 in W 17.5 in D 24.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Laminate Formica Top and Rattan End/Side Tables - Set of 2

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Mid-Century Modern Laminate Formica Top and Rattan End/Side Tables - Set of 2 Top and Bottom Shelf Stain and some wear on one table (see pic) Tables well made and heavy

Category

Mid-20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Laminate, Formica

Mid-Century Dutch Wenge & White Formica Dining Table, Attr. Pastoe, 1960s

$825

H 29.75 in W 50.75 in D 34.75 in

Mid-Century Dutch Wenge & White Formica Dining Table, Attr. Pastoe, 1960s

By Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pastoe, founded in Utrecht in 1913, became one of the Netherlands' most significant Mid-Century furniture producers. The firm collaborated closely with designer Cees Braakman from th...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Formica, Wenge

Mid-Century Faux Rosewood Formica Brass Serving Tray with Architectural Handles

$620

H 2 in W 20 in D 12 in

Mid-Century Faux Rosewood Formica Brass Serving Tray with Architectural Handles

Located in Lomita, CA

A striking mid-century modern serving tray featuring a richly figured faux rosewood Formica surface framed by a polished brass gallery edge.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Brass

Italian mid-century modern Chairs in aqua green formica and metal, 1960s

$874 / set

H 32.88 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in

Italian mid-century modern Chairs in aqua green formica and metal, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Chairs in aqua green formica and metal, 1960s Set of 4 chairs with square seat and backrest with rounded corners in light blue-aqua green formica.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Remploy, Formica Top, UK, 1967

$1,145

H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 20.48 in

Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Remploy, Formica Top, UK, 1967

By Remploy

Located in Leicester, GB

A fabulous Mid Century modern sideboard / desk with drawers unit in Teak.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Teak

Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s

$699

H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 31.5 in

Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak and Formica Serving Rolling Bar Cart

$993

H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in

1960s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak and Formica Serving Rolling Bar Cart

By Sika Møbler, BRDR Furbo

Located in Bochum, NRW

Mid-Century Danish Teak and Formica Bar Cart (1960s).

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern chair in brown formica and black metal, 1960s

$2,103 / set

H 31.89 in W 15.36 in D 19.69 in

Italian mid-century modern chair in brown formica and black metal, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern chair in brown formica and black metal, 1960s Set of six brown formica chairs with decorations that recall the texture of wood.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

FFR French Mid Century Mechanical Wall Clock in Black Formica, 1950s

$641

H 7.49 in W 8.86 in D 2.37 in

FFR French Mid Century Mechanical Wall Clock in Black Formica, 1950s

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This collectible FFR timepiece captures the understated sophistication of mid-century French interiors. It stands as a rare surviving example of industrial elegance, ideal for discer...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Metal

Italian mid-century Chairs Paulista in yellow, red, black formica metal, 1960s

$2,331 / set

H 32.09 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in

Italian mid-century Chairs Paulista in yellow, red, black formica metal, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Chairs Paulista in yellow, red, black formica and black tubolar metal, 1960s Set of 6 chairs belonging to the limited edition of the Gran Cafè Paulista by ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern Dining table in wood, formica and iron, 1950s

$5,129

H 30.91 in W 99.22 in D 43.31 in

Italian mid-century modern Dining table in wood, formica and iron, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Dining table in wood, formica and iron, 1950s Dining table with geometric wood and formica top.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid Century white marbled effect 1970s formica kitchen sideboard

$598 / item

H 33.27 in W 59.06 in D 19.3 in

Mid Century white marbled effect 1970s formica kitchen sideboard

Located in Premariacco, IT

Lively kitchen sideboard in white and cream Formica, with a beautiful marbled effect on the main top and along the edge at the base. Modern style sideboard, original from the Italia...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Hand-Sculpted Plaster Head on Formica-Clad Wood Base

$870

H 18.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Mid-Century Hand-Sculpted Plaster Head on Formica-Clad Wood Base

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Mid-Century Hand-Sculpted Plaster Head on Formica-Clad Wood Base ⸻ Description Striking hand-sculpted plaster head from the mid-20th century, mounted on a sculptural Formica-over...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Mid-Century Golden Aluminum and Formica Italian Bar Cart with Pictures, 1950s

$1,343

H 24.02 in W 14.77 in D 22.84 in

Mid-Century Golden Aluminum and Formica Italian Bar Cart with Pictures, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Unique mid-century golden aluminium and formica vintage cart.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in wood Cherry and top Formica.

$2,687

H 27.2 in W 32 in D 16 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in wood Cherry and top Formica.

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Elegant Mid-Century Modern bar cart , age 1950s in wood cherry and top in formica with chromed steel wheels.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Cherry

Sideboard/Small sideboard/Chest of drawers in wood and Formica, Mid-century 1960s

$3,963

H 33.47 in W 46.86 in D 18.51 in

Sideboard/Small sideboard/Chest of drawers in wood and Formica, Mid-century 1960s

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Sideboard with wood and formica drawers in shades of green and yellow, Italy, 1960. Featuring an essential design typical of the 1960s, this piece of furniture combines functionality...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Formica Red Side Coffee Table 1960s Mid Century

$1,684

H 20.08 in W 30.12 in D 23.82 in

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Formica Red Side Coffee Table 1960s Mid Century

By Milo Baughman

Located in London, GB

A slightly rectangular/near square side table with eye-catching coral red colour made from formica wood. This simple yet gorgeous piece has been created in the United States by Milo ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

1950 Italian Mid Century Modernist Design Giulio Zappa Att. Blue Formica Table

$4,089

H 32.68 in W 43.71 in D 22.05 in

1950 Italian Mid Century Modernist Design Giulio Zappa Att. Blue Formica Table

Located in Brescia, IT

Formica Table att. Giulio Zappa Italy, 1950 Black enamel solid frame. The metal frame has as a very appealing line play. The plywood tops have a blue and grey laminated finish which...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Formica

Mid-Century Console Table with Tapered Legs and Formica Top, Italy c. 1950s

$3,014

H 31.89 in W 61.42 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Console Table with Tapered Legs and Formica Top, Italy c. 1950s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Mid-Century console table with tapered legs and original green Formica top.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Formica, Oak

Hans C Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Teak & Formica Snack Side Table - Pair

$895 / set

H 16 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

Hans C Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Teak & Formica Snack Side Table - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hans C Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Teak & Formica Snack Side Tables - Pair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Vintage Eales of Sheffield Mid Century Modern Silver Plate Oval Formica Bar Tray

$150

H 3 in W 18 in D 10 in

Vintage Eales of Sheffield Mid Century Modern Silver Plate Oval Formica Bar Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Eales of Sheffield Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Oval Formica Bar Tray with Handles.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Restored Mid-century 3/4 Pretzel Rattan & Formica "Grasshopper" Side Table, Pair

$1,440Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 19 in W 31 in D 15 in

Restored Mid-century 3/4 Pretzel Rattan & Formica "Grasshopper" Side Table, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored pair of 3/4 Pretzel Rattan & Formica "Grasshopper" Side Tables, both blending vintage charm with modern comfort. This restored pair of tables features sleek...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica

1950s Mid-Century Table with Drawer, Solid Beech, Top in Formica, Brass Feet

$6,877

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.89 in

1950s Mid-Century Table with Drawer, Solid Beech, Top in Formica, Brass Feet

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Iconic Italian midcentury modern table with drawer in solid beech with the top in formica by Brugnoli Mobili Cantù attributed a Ico e Luisa Parisi Wood effect decoration in green pas...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Credenza, Vintage, Laminate, Faux Wood, Oak, Formica, Sideboard.

$2,675

H 29 in W 70.13 in D 18 in

Mid Century Credenza, Vintage, Laminate, Faux Wood, Oak, Formica, Sideboard.

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Mid Century Credenza, Vintage, Laminate, Faux Wood, Oak, Formica, Office, Sideboard, Storage, Living Room, MCM, Retro.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Oak

80s Mid-Century Modern Black Formica Swivel Top Sculpture Stand Column Pedestal

$1,250

H 24 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in

80s Mid-Century Modern Black Formica Swivel Top Sculpture Stand Column Pedestal

Located in Miami, FL

Sturdy and heavy stand for your favorite Mid-Century Modern sculptures or kitchen or electronic appliances.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Formica

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenza, Formica Laminate, UK Import, 1970

$3,595

H 31 in W 71 in D 17 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenza, Formica Laminate, UK Import, 1970

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage mid century modern credenza features a distinctive Formica laminate exterior with a dramatic faux wood-grain pattern and contrasting ight and dark panels.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Mid-Century Pastoe Style Corner Cabinet, Teak with White Formica Door

$950

H 19.75 in W 44.5 in D 33.25 in

Mid-Century Pastoe Style Corner Cabinet, Teak with White Formica Door

By Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cabinet construction demonstrates classic Mid-Century craftsmanship with clean geometric lines and minimal hardware.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Brass and Formica Rolling Cart

$875

H 25 in W 25 in D 13.5 in

Midcentury Brass and Formica Rolling Cart

Located in Germantown, MD

A midcentury Brass and Formica top Rolling Cart. Measures 25" in width, 13.5" in depth and stands 25" tall. Lower tier is 5.5" high and upper tier is 20.5" high. Lower tier clearance...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stools Chairs Made of Glass, Formica and Brass, 1960s

$2,337

H 25.6 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stools Chairs Made of Glass, Formica and Brass, 1960s

Located in Rome, IT

These two incredible stools are one of a kind, supported by heavy brass tubes linked together by dark glass, with small wheels on his bottom. They have backrests processed in steel ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cement, Brass

Mid-Century Wood and Formica Bar Cart in the manner of Angelo Ostuni, Italy 1950

$1,963Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Wood and Formica Bar Cart in the manner of Angelo Ostuni, Italy 1950

By Angelo Ostuni

Located in Catania, CT

This wood and formica serving trolley, produced in Italy in the 1950s, is in very good vintage condition. It shows normal signs of age and use, consistent with its time

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Pair of 1960s Mid-Century teak and Formica bedside cabinets by Stag

$743

H 18.51 in W 22.05 in D 16.54 in

Pair of 1960s Mid-Century teak and Formica bedside cabinets by Stag

Located in London, GB

A pair of Mid-Century bedside cabinets by Stag dating from the 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Restored Mid-century Stacked Rattan Biomorphic Coffee Table w/ Formica Top

$2,040Sale Price|40% Off

H 15 in Dm 48 in

Restored Mid-century Stacked Rattan Biomorphic Coffee Table w/ Formica Top

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored rattan and Formica coffee table boasts a bold amoeba-shaped top, embodying playful mid-century blending tropical style and vintage charm with modern comfort.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Recent Sales

czech mid-century formica kitchen table - desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 35.5 in D 23.5 in

czech mid-century formica kitchen table - desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

red "canvas" patterned laminate top, beech plywood, chrome-plated tubular steel legs, one drawer

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Desks and Writing Tables

1960s Midcentury Formica Bedside Cabinet

Unavailable

H 23.23 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in

1960s Midcentury Formica Bedside Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A 1960s single bedside cabinet with one drawer above a cupboard. Formica veneer throughout, finished with a maroon plastic and brass trim. Sits on painted metal legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Formica and Beech Wood Coffee Table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia

Unavailable

H 23.23 in W 44.49 in D 20.87 in

Mid Century Formica and Beech Wood Coffee Table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia

By Interiér Praha

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Mid century opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century One-Off Dining or Game Table with Blue Formica Top by Giulio Alchini

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in

Mid-Century One-Off Dining or Game Table with Blue Formica Top by Giulio Alchini

Located in Koper, SI

This outstanding square table, that could be used both as a gaming or dining table, is a unique piece, signed under the top, by artist and designer Giulio Alchini. The use of such a ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

1970s German Formica Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 26.78 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in

1970s German Formica Coffee Table

Located in Tochovice, CZ

German coffee or side table with formica table top from the 1960s.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Formica bar 1950’s , France

Unavailable

H 46.46 in Dm 102.37 in

Formica bar 1950’s , France

Located in PÉZENAS, FR

magnificent Formica bar from the 1950s which belonged to a great French singer "Claude Francois" its half-circle shape gives it a 50's look that is easy to place its 2 sinks at the b...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum

Czech Formica Coffee Table, 1960s

Unavailable

H 24.41 in W 22.05 in D 26.38 in

Czech Formica Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Tarnowskie Gory, Sląskie

Coffee table with blue formica top, Czechoslovakia, 1960s. The top features a geometrical pattern of thin grey stripes on light blue background. Oak legs. Good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Oak

Czechoslovak Colored Formica Cafe Chair, 1960's

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 14.57 in D 14.97 in

Czechoslovak Colored Formica Cafe Chair, 1960's

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Mid-century color formica cafe or dining chair with chrome legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

20th Century, Italian Desk 1960s Made of Ash and Peach Formica

Unavailable

H 76 in W 110 in D 60 in

20th Century, Italian Desk 1960s Made of Ash and Peach Formica

Located in Berlin, DE

20th century, Italian desk 1960s with floating drawers made of iron, brass, formica and ash tree. With an extension made of ash tree. The formica desk top is in peach color.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

1970s Formica Shoe Cabinet, Made in Czechoslovakia

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 14.18 in

1970s Formica Shoe Cabinet, Made in Czechoslovakia

Located in Zbiroh, CZ

Subtile shoe cabinet with formica doors. In original condition, wood with apparent wear, otherwise ok. Made in former Czechoslovakia.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Formica

Rosewood Centre Table with Two Black Formica Extensions

Unavailable

H 18.9 in W 41.74 in D 18.12 in

Rosewood Centre Table with Two Black Formica Extensions

Located in Porto, PT

Rosewood centre table with two black Formica extensions.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

Superb Italian Formica Child Desk, circa 1960

Unavailable

H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in

Superb Italian Formica Child Desk, circa 1960

Located in Megeve, FR

Superb Italian formica child desk, circa 1960. In excellent condition, steel structure on four adjustable brass feet. Four drawers.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Czechoslovak Colored Formica Cafe Chairs, 1960´s

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 16.93 in

Pair of Czechoslovak Colored Formica Cafe Chairs, 1960´s

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Mid-century color formica cafe or dining chairs with chrome legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Bruno Rey Table in Red Formica for Dietiker, 1970s

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Bruno Rey Table in Red Formica for Dietiker, 1970s

By Dietiker, Bruno Rey

Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR

Bruno Rey table in red formica for Dietiker, 1970s. The table has been completely restored, the base sanded and the top covered with a red Formica. Ideal for kitchen.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Italia Red Formica Top Dining Table Table, 1950s

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 62.6 in D 31.11 in

Italia Red Formica Top Dining Table Table, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian-made modernist table made in the 1950s. Solid wood structure with tapered legs. Top veneered in wood on the edges and in red formica. Good general condition, some signs du...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Pair of Czechoslovak Colored Formica Cafe Chairs, 1960's

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 13.78 in D 16.15 in

Pair of Czechoslovak Colored Formica Cafe Chairs, 1960's

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Mid-century color formica cafe or dining chairs with chrome legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Colorful Italian Tubular Steel and Formica Desk, 1950s-1960s

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in

Colorful Italian Tubular Steel and Formica Desk, 1950s-1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Colorful Italian tubular steel and formica desk, 1940s-1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

French black formica and chrome Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in

French black formica and chrome Table Lamp

Located in Porto, PT

Black formica and chrome table lamp.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Czechoslovak Midcentury Chrome and Formica Writing Desk, 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in

Czechoslovak Midcentury Chrome and Formica Writing Desk, 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Midcentury writing desk with three plastic drawer. It has a construction of chrome pipes and a formica plate. Very simple design, typical for the period of the 1930s–1950s in the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Coffee Table with Yellow Rotating Formica Topboard, Czechoslovakia

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in

Midcentury Coffee Table with Yellow Rotating Formica Topboard, Czechoslovakia

By Tatra

Located in Zohor, SK

Interesting piece so typical for the Czechoslovakian era of 1960s. Used previously as a TV table, this now great coffee table made of wooden construction, has a rotating top board in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Midcentury Coffee Table with Yellow Rotating Formica Topboard, Czechoslovakia

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in

Midcentury Coffee Table with Yellow Rotating Formica Topboard, Czechoslovakia

By Tatra

Located in Zohor, SK

Interesting piece so typical for the Czechoslovakian era of 1960s. Used previously as a TV table, this now great coffee table made of wooden construction, has a rotating top board in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

1940s Rattan and Formica Top Side Table by Calif-Asia

Unavailable

H 20 in W 27 in D 27 in

1940s Rattan and Formica Top Side Table by Calif-Asia

By Calif-Asia

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1940s Rattan, Cane & Formica top cocktail or side table by, Calif-Asia. Top is finished in Formica over MDF. Can be used as a cocktail table or side table.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Formica

1960s Rectangular Wood Coffee Table with White Formica Laminate Top

Unavailable

H 17 in W 46 in D 23.75 in

1960s Rectangular Wood Coffee Table with White Formica Laminate Top

Located in Ferndale, MI

This 1960s era clean-lined rectangular shaped coffee table offers mid-century style with plenty of durable surface area. It is minimal and functional and doesn't shout at you and tha...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Formica

Midcentury Czechoslovak colored formica cafe chairs, 1960´s, set of 4

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 in

Midcentury Czechoslovak colored formica cafe chairs, 1960´s, set of 4

By Kovona

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Mid-century color formica cafe or dining chairs with chrome legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bar Cart / Serving Trolley in Teak/Formica, Designed by C.F. Christensen

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 36.23 in D 22.45 in

Bar Cart / Serving Trolley in Teak/Formica, Designed by C.F. Christensen

By Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen

Located in Mørkøv, 85

Really nice item that is usable for numerous function: bar table / sewing trolley / sidetable / coffee table ect. Features a teak frame in solid teak and top with black formica an...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Formica, Teak

Chrome and Formica Side Table, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 17.72 in

Chrome and Formica Side Table, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960

Located in Zohor, SK

Great side table in chrome construction with top board in wood, finished with Formica in light grey color. The table was originally used in Czechoslovakian kitchens. The original lab...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

Located in Berlin, Germany

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk. Spectacular large writing / working desk made in the 1950s in Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Total of three 1970s Bar Tables by Benchairs of Somerset in Beech and Formica

Unavailable

H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Total of three 1970s Bar Tables by Benchairs of Somerset in Beech and Formica

By Ben Chairs 1

Located in London, GB

The price listed is for one table. There are a total of three available.   A really rare find. These are superb bar room tables made by well known English furniture maker ‘Benchai...

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech, Formica

Rare Pair of Mahogany and Formica Side Tables in Style of Gio Ponti, Italy 1950s

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in

Rare Pair of Mahogany and Formica Side Tables in Style of Gio Ponti, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Hollywood, FL

With one drawer and a cubby, the formica original in slate blue. Provenance: Parco Di Principe Hotel, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Vintage Formica Coffee Table from Formwood, 1970s

Unavailable

H 16.93 in W 41.74 in D 17.72 in

Vintage Formica Coffee Table from Formwood, 1970s

Located in Berlin, DE

This formwood windsor style coffee table is made from artificial teak board and beech legs.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Fantastic Italian Wicker and Formica Bar, circa 1960

Unavailable

H 45.28 in W 49.61 in D 27.56 in

Fantastic Italian Wicker and Formica Bar, circa 1960

Located in Megeve, FR

Fantastic Italian wicker and formica bar in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Niko Kralj Midcentury Black Formica and Steel Coffee Table for Stol Kamnik, 1960

Unavailable

H 23.04 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Niko Kralj Midcentury Black Formica and Steel Coffee Table for Stol Kamnik, 1960

By Niko Kralj

Located in Milan, Italy

This coffee table was designed by Slovenian master Niko Kralj in the late 1950s and produced by Stol Kamnik in circa 1960. This piece was a complement to the "Lupina" armchairs from ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Side Table by Don Knorr

Unavailable

H 20 in W 28.5 in D 18.5 in

Mid Century Side Table by Don Knorr

By Don Knorr

Located in Oakland, CA

Tubular metal and formica 2 tier side table by American designer Don Knorr for Vista.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Burlwood Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 20.25 in W 28 in D 28 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Burlwood Coffee Table

Located in Toronto, CA

Mesmerizing vintage 1960’s burlwood plinth style coffee table. Fabulous to behold, with dynamic texture play between the sharp corners & organic wood grain. Incredible burl laminat...

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica

Gio Ponti writing desk for Schirolli Italian Mid-Century 1960

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in

Gio Ponti writing desk for Schirolli Italian Mid-Century 1960

By Gio Ponti, Schirolli

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Iconic desk designed by Gio Ponti for Schirolli,, Padova Italy , three drawers on the right part, the upper one with lock, solid wood and formica top. Mid Century Modern Italy 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica

Mid-Century Colorful Plant Stand or Flower Table, Germany, 1950s

Unavailable

H 57 in W 91 in D 35 in

Mid-Century Colorful Plant Stand or Flower Table, Germany, 1950s

Located in Hemiksem, VAN

Mid-century plant stand from the 1960s. This colorful little table is made of wood and Formica in yellow, gray, red, and dark gray with a pattern.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Modernist Mid Century Designer Trolley Table Unusual

Unavailable

H 25 in W 29.5 in D 19.5 in

Modernist Mid Century Designer Trolley Table Unusual

By Jakob Heuberger

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modernist Trolley Table. This table is exceptionally well crafted in wood by a master Swiss furniture manufacturer.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica

Bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern

Unavailable

H 51 in W 21 in D 15.6 in

Bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern

By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor

Located in Houston, TX

This bookshelf was designed in the 50s by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Unilabor. Its structure is made of iron, with storage compartments covered with Rosewood and Formica. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Italian Square Steel Base Table, circa 1950

Unavailable

H 29 in W 55 in D 55 in

Mid Century Modern Italian Square Steel Base Table, circa 1950

Located in Houston, TX

A vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern square steel base table, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Atomic Mid Century Modern Ebonized Dining Set – Table + 4 Chairs, c. 1950s

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 48 in D 32 in

Atomic Mid Century Modern Ebonized Dining Set – Table + 4 Chairs, c. 1950s

Located in Weehawken, NJ

This striking Mid Century Modern dining set includes an expandable ebonized dining table and a matching set of four dining chairs. The table features a dramatic spider leg base and a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Formica, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard "Series 3" by Dieter Waeckerlin Idealheim White

Unavailable

H 33.86 in W 77.56 in D 20.67 in

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard "Series 3" by Dieter Waeckerlin Idealheim White

By Dieter Waeckerlin

Located in Munster, DE

Dieter Waeckerlin designed the Series 3 sideboard for Idealheim in 1963. Four drawers of different sizes and two doors form the front of the piece of furniture. Three slide-in shelve...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Set of Two Dutch Design Mid-Century Modern Round Gispen 'B9' Side Tables, 1960s

Unavailable

H 19.69 in Dm 27.56 in

Set of Two Dutch Design Mid-Century Modern Round Gispen 'B9' Side Tables, 1960s

By Gispen

Located in Westmaas, NL

This set of two Gispen 'B9' side tables are made in the Netherlands during the 1960s. Grey coated metal frame with wood print formica tabletop. Dimensions: Height 50 cm x diamete...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

1960's Mid Century Modern Coffee table by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 44.49 in D 20.87 in

1960's Mid Century Modern Coffee table by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha

By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha

Located in Brno, CZ

Another design classic of 1960’s Czech furniture design. This Coffee Table was created by the celebrated Czech furniture designer Jiri Jiroutek (1928-2023) and was produced by Inter...

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cart with Colored Tops and Castors, Milano, 1950s

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cart with Colored Tops and Castors, Milano, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Italian rare bar cart, with colored top and shelves and castors in blue. Like a beautiful toy will be kindly present in your living room.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Wood

20th Century Vintage Laminate Shadow End Table

Unavailable

H 21 in W 24 in D 24 in

20th Century Vintage Laminate Shadow End Table

Located in Miami, FL

20th Century vintage laminate shadow end table in a cream exterior and dark navy underbelly. Condition is consistent with age but in overall great condition. Measures 24" x 24" x ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Formica, Wood

Cees Braakman for Pastoe TU30 white dining table, The Netherlands, 1962

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in

Cees Braakman for Pastoe TU30 white dining table, The Netherlands, 1962

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Silver metal frame and white formica top. Table can be extended from 120 to 170cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Walnut Writing Desk with Red Top

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

Bauhaus Walnut Writing Desk with Red Top

Located in Prague 8, CZ

For sale is a beautiful vintage Bauhaus-style writing desk that blends mid-century elegance with practical design. The red Formica top gives it a striking look and is easy to maintain.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut, Plywood

1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 12.6 in W 48.82 in D 22.45 in

1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Coffee Table

Located in Tourcoing, FR

1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Coffee Table with white formica top

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Formica

Small Italian sideboard from the 60s

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 40.56 in D 19.3 in

Small Italian sideboard from the 60s

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Small Italian wooden sideboard from the 60s. The central body is supported by four lateral legs which form an upper shelf. Brass handles and feet. The doors are covered with ivory-c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers by Interlübke

Unavailable

H 24.02 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in

Chest of Drawers by Interlübke

By Interlübke

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Chest of drawers by the brand Interlübke. Made of high quality white formica. Has a nice clean look.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica

1970's Florence Knoll Four Drawer Chest of Drawers

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 37.01 in D 19.69 in

1970's Florence Knoll Four Drawer Chest of Drawers

By Florence Knoll

Located in London, GB

This is a nice example from Florence Knoll in the 1980's. An oak veneer with a black finish and a contrasting white formica top. The drawers are in overall great condition with just ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Oak

Midcentury Rattan and Laminate Top Two-Tier Side Table, Pair

Unavailable

H 24.5 in W 27.25 in D 30 in

Midcentury Rattan and Laminate Top Two-Tier Side Table, Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Quintessential Mid-Century Modern honey rattan two-tier side tables with monochromatic laminate tops. Dimensions: Height of lower tier, 17" inches Distance between lower tier and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica

1960s Johannes Andersen Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 20.08 in W 63 in D 27.56 in

1960s Johannes Andersen Coffee Table

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Madrid, ES

Coffee table designed by Johannes Andersen for Tresum. Sweden, 1960s. Teak wood with formica laminate and metallic details. Excellent condition fully restored.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Rectangular Table in Rosewood, 60s

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 85.44 in D 40.16 in

Brazilian Rectangular Table in Rosewood, 60s

Located in SAO PAULO, BR

Mid-century Brazilian rectangular table with rosewood veneer, 60s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood, Rosewood

Sérgio Rodrigues, Vitrine Table, 1958

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in

Sérgio Rodrigues, Vitrine Table, 1958

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Barra Funda, SP

Sérgio Rodrigue's Vitrine table in jacaranda with enclosed showcase with glass top and white laminate base. Designed by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1958.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Formica, Hardwood

3 Low Hexagonal Tables Italy 1960

Unavailable

H 15.75 in Dm 25.6 in

3 Low Hexagonal Tables Italy 1960

Located in Lucca, IT

Set of 3 Low Tables of hexagonal shape. Coffee Table. Italian Work 1960 . Light green hexagonal formica top with metal legs .

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Small Plectron Shaped Coffee Table, 1960s

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Small Plectron Shaped Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Zbiroh, CZ

Completely restored coffee table from 1960, new refinishing, new varnish on the desk (grain of wood). Desk originally made from Formica.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

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Materials

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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$975 / item

H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in

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Materials

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$5,000 / set

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Located in New York, NY

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Category

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Materials

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$2,000 / item

H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in

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By DBO Home

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Materials

Brass

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Located in Little Burstead, Essex

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Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs

Materials

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

$4,900 / item

H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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Category

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Materials

Linen, Velvet

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$3,735 / item

H 30 in W 60 in D 60 in

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By Bramble

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Category

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H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

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Category

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Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base

$2,500 / item

H 29 in Dm 19 in

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Located in San Antonio, TX

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$1,495

H 29.5 in Dm 35.5 in

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By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Port Jervis, NY

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$812

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$9,932

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Category

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Materials

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$35,150

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Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

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Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table

$950

H 20.5 in W 15 in D 22.5 in

Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

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Mid Century Formica For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century formica for your home. Frequently made of laminate, formica and wood, every mid century formica was constructed with great care. Find 1192 options for an antique or vintage mid century formica now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century formica you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century formica, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century formica that is appealing in its simplicity, but Herman Miller, George Nelson and Cees Braakman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Formica?

Prices for a mid century formica can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $165 and can go as high as $55,271, while the average can fetch as much as $2,162.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, 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.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. 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.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, 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 — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.