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50s-60s Chair Chairs Frankfurt Chair Bauhaus Mid Century Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 50s 60s chair chairs Frankfurt chair Bauhaus mid century Design 50s Object: 4x chair
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Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

4x 50s 60s chair chairs Frankfurt chair Bauhaus Mid Century Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 50s 60s chair chairs Frankfurt chair Bauhaus Mid Century Design 50s Object: 4x chair
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Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Huiles Parfumees (Edition #6)
Located in New York, NY
Werner and Winter Frankfurt, "Huiles Parfumees" Ed .6, Still Life Mixed Media Lithograph, 17.25 x
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Still-life Prints

Materials

Mixed Media, Lithograph

Eau de Lavande & Eaux de Cologne (Edition #48)
Located in New York, NY
Werner and Winter Frankfurt, "Eau de Lavande & Eaux de Cologne" Ed.48, Still Life Mixed Media
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Mixed Media

Keith Haring Theater der Welt Frankfurt (Keith Haring 1985)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring, Theater der Welt Lithograph, Frankfurt, Germany 1985: Original 1st printing produced
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1980s Pop Art Nude Prints

Materials

Screen

Two Baroque Chairs, Prob. Butzbach, Germany, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
: Bauer/Märker/Ohm: European Furniture from Gothic to Art Nouveau, Museum für Kunsthandwerk, Frankfurt a
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Large Midcentury Metal Table Lamp with Plastic Shade by Schanzenbach, Germany
By G. Schanzenbach & Co. Frankfurt a.M. 1
Located in München, DE
Large, very rare midcentury table lamp with plastic shade. Nickel-plated metal frame. Manufacturer is Schanzenbach & Co. Made in Germany Made in the 1950s. Great Art Deco design in ...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

1950s Mid Century German Castle River Landscape Pastel Painting Drawing
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century 1950s framed German pastel painting of a hilly landscape by a river centered on a stone
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paint

Mid 20th Century Modern Table lighter by Dieter Rams for Braun
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Brugge, BE
to the academy, he graduated with honors in 1953 before commencing work with Frankfurt architect Otto
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge / Armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi, Italy 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern leather lounge / armchairs by Adriano Piazzesi, Italy 1970s. A pair of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Brittany Seascape with Fishing Boats
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century impasto seascape of Brittany fishing boats on the water by Walter Prescher
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1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs, Turquoise Velvet by Dettinger, Germany
By Ernst Martin Dettinger
Located in Andernach, DE
design has made it to the ''Stiftung Deutsches Design Museum c/o Rat für Formgebung'', Frankfurt (Main
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Mid Century Onions and Copper Pot Still Life
By Daniel Wohlgemuth
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and charming German mid-century onion still life by Daniel Wohlgemuth (German, 1876-1967
Category

1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Modern "Okay" Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in New Boucle Fabric, Italy
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern "Okay" Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi In New Boucle Fabric, Italy 1970s. Adriano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pair Charles Pfister - Knoll, Tuxedo Club or Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Classics
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with very few & faint blemishes. Super stylish and very comfortable. Mid-Century Modern Icons! After
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Red Bakelite M2 Multimix by Braun AG, Germany, 1950s
By Braun
Located in Vienna, AT
This fully functional Multimix was designed and executed by Braun AG, Frankfurt /Main. The mixer
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Aluminum Table Reflector Lamp Shade Poul Henningsen Danish Design
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Peoria, AZ
incredible addition to your New York penthouse, Frankfurt Apartment, or West Palm Beach estate!
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Table Lamp Area for Artemide, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Barntrup, DE
Melbourne, the headquarters of the Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt, the Verona Forum complex, the City History
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

London, Big Ben Cityscape Mid Century Architectural Modernist Gold Leaf
By Josef Marc Plotast
Located in Surfside, FL
Galleries, New York Artists' House Graz, Austria Nebbienisches Gartenhaus, Frankfurt - Palais Pálffy, Vienna
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1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Wave Form II (Wellenform) (Triangle, Wavy, Modern, Mid-Century) (~50% OFF)
By Hannes Grosse
Located in Kansas City, MO
. Solo exhibitions since 1964 in Munich, Zurich, Schwenningen, Bad Godesberg, Frankfurt, and recently in
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1970s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Wave Form I (Wellenform) (Triangle, Wavy, Modern, Mid-Century) (~50% OFF)
By Hannes Grosse
Located in Kansas City, MO
. Solo exhibitions since 1964 in Munich, Zurich, Schwenningen, Bad Godesberg, Frankfurt, and recently in
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1970s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Wave Form II (Wellenform) (Square, Round, Wavy, Modern, Mid-Century) (40% OFF)
By Hannes Grosse
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hannes Grosse Wave Form (Wellenform) (Square, Round, Wavy, Modern, Mid-Century) Oil and Acrylic on
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1970s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

The Musik-Making Society - Paint by Henry Guillaume Schlesinger - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
of 19th Century. Mixed colored oil painting on canvas. Includes a beautiful gilded ancient frame
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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century, Antique Horse Prints by Baron D'Eisenberg
By Eisenberg
Located in Downingtown, PA
coronation of Emperor Charles V at Frankfurt in 1711, then spent some time in England, but was back in
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Very Rare 18th Century Judaica Kiddush Cup, Rothschild Family Provenance
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
family's documented history starts in 16th century Frankfurt; its Name is derived from the family house
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

18th Century German Silver Hanukkah Lamp Menorah by Rötger 'Rudiger' Herfurth
Located in New York, NY
crowned double-headed eagle, supported by four rampant lions, has servant light. Made in Frankfurt
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Silver

German 19th Century Original Oil on Canvas by Gustav Konrad Sus
Located in Wells, ME
German 19th century original oil on canvas, signed G(ustav) (konrad) SUS. "Dooryard Dispute" shows
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Original 17th Century Hand-Colored Print of a Roach, Sea Snake and other Fish
Located in Langweer, NL
(Frankfurt, 1650), with plates after his drawings engraved by Matthaus Merian depicting the entire range of
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Antique Mid-17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

18th century Polychrome and Giltwood Angel from the ambit of Franz Ignaz Gunther
Located in Leesburg, VA
sculpture especially recalls Günther’s Adoring Angel at the Liebieghaus Skulpturen Sammlung in Frankfurt am
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

17th Century Animals Rosa da Tivoli Nature Landscape Oil on Canvas Blue Green
Located in Sanremo, IT
Philipp Peter Roos known as "Rosa da Tivoli" (Frankfurt am Main 1657 - Rome 1705), to whose hand the
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Mid-17th Century Italian School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Centuy, Italian Painting with Landscape by Giovanni Battista Colomba
Located in IT
designer and decorator at various princes. In 1741 in Frankfurt he decorated, with squares and allegorical
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Am I Dreaming? - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid, Figurative
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Abstract Expressionist painting of the mid-20th Century. The great figures of Abstract Expressionism all
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

On the Road (50x50cm) - Contemporary, 21st Century, expired Polaroid, Women
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Abstract Expressionist painting of the mid-20th Century. The great figures of Abstract Expressionism all
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Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Thirteen (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid, Youth
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Abstract Expressionist painting of the mid-20th Century. The great figures of Abstract Expressionism all
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Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Color, Polaroid, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Thirteen (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid, Youth
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Abstract Expressionist painting of the mid-20th Century. The great figures of Abstract Expressionism all
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Her Eyes, the Color of the Sky (50x50cm) - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Abstract Expressionist painting of the mid-20th Century. The great figures of Abstract Expressionism all
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Early Column Dining Table by Otto Zapf for Zapfmöbel, 1967, Germany
By Otto Zapf
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
frankfurt. in the mid-1950s he was working together with dieter rams and founded a company with danish born
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Italian Ceramic Sculpture Madonna Virgin & Child Pattarino 1960s Figure
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Material: Earthenware terracotta, tin glaze and partially gilded Modeled and painted by hand. Style: Mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Bird's-Eye View of the City of Naples in Italy
Located in Langweer, NL
but eventually settled in Frankfurt; he was trained as an engraver. He married Maria Magdalena de Bry
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Antique Mid-17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Bird's-Eye View of the City of Genoa
Located in Langweer, NL
eventually settled in Frankfurt; he was trained as an engraver. He married Maria Magdalena de Bry, daughter
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Antique Mid-17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Battle Scene of the Attack on Split on the Adriatic Coast
Located in Langweer, NL
Frankfurt. While there, he worked for Johann Theodor de Bry, the publisher and son of the travel writer. In
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Antique Mid-17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Untitled: From Original Danse Lithographs (Edition 46/125)
By Ludmila Tcherina
Located in New York, NY
), Abstract Figurative Lithograph signed and numbered in Pencil, 23.88 x 17.13, Mid 20th Century, 1967 Colors
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Stunning Decorative Original Antique Print of various Raja Fish Species
Located in Langweer, NL
Universale Omnium Animalium (Frankfurt, 1650), with plates after his drawings engraved by Matthaus Merian
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Antique Mid-17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage Sofa "Okay" by Adriano Piazzesi, Italy, 1970s
By Space Age Products, Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Roma, IT
great Italian designer who operated in the furniture sector for about half a century. His name is linked
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Antique Print of the Domestic Cow by J. Jonston, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
, published in Frankfurt by Matthias Merian in 1657.
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Antique Mid-17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian Ceramic Sculpture Madonna Virgin & Child Pattarino 1960s Figure
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Material: Earthenware terracotta, tin glaze and partially gilded Modeled and painted by hand. Style Mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Impressive Large Triangle Light Sculpture Chandelier, Gino Sarfatti Style, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
Palmengarten (palm garden / palm house) in Frankfurt am Main / Germany. Consisting of two symmetrical and two
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Detailed Antique Map of the Lower Rhine region, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Wessel to Seltz. Includes the cities of Frankfurt, Wesel, Stuttgart, Heidelberg, Mühllheim, Trier, Mainz
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Antique Mid-18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Subway No. 1 NYC Scene Midcentury Expressionist New York Scene Painting
By Samson Schames
Located in Surfside, FL
Fritz Siegfried Samson Schames (born December 31, 1898 in Frankfurt, Germany) was a German-American
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Knitting woman by Anne Marie Mulder - Oil on canvas 30x40 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
also shown in Frankfurt and Birmingham. Anne Marie Mulder paints very versatile portraits, still life
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Mid-20th Century Dutch School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Der Fluss Rhein (Rhine River)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frankfurt, since 1947 freelance artist in Mainz. The work of impressionist artist Adolf Gerhard is held in
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Roy Lichtenstein Hand Signed Triptych Print "As I Opened Fire" Stedelijk Museum
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Studio City, CA
, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum Ludwig, the Frankfurt Museum, the National Gallery of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Armchair "Okay" by Adriano Piazzesi, Italy, 1970
By Space Age Products, Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Roma, IT
sector for about half a century. His name is linked to several editions of the Salone del Mobile
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
in Melbourne, the Deutsche Bank Headquarters in Frankfurt, and the Department of Islamic Art at the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Armchair "Okay" by Adriano Piazzesi, Italy, 1970
By Space Age Products, Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Roma, IT
furniture sector for about half a century. His name is linked to several editions of the Salone del Mobile
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Passage
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Group in Frankfurt, Germany “Les Artiste Français” Montreal, Quebec Tapestry design: Chartres 1971
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Passage
Passage
H 21.5 in W 18.5 in D 1 in
1859 Detailed Map of North West Germany with Bavaria Inset - Blackie's Atlas
Located in Langweer, NL
mid-19th century, supplemented by a focused inset of Bavaria. **Key Features of the Map:** 1
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Rare Sidetable by Sidse Werner, Fritz Hansen, Chromed Steel, Denmark, 1970´s
By Sidse Werner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Francisco, Cologne, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Stockholm and Milan.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

The Queen of Great Britain arriving in Portsmouth 25 May 1662 & The Arrival in L
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Middletown, NY
Frankfurt to work for the publisher Johann Theodor de Bry. Merian later married de Bry's daughter. Merian
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Laid Paper

Antique Map of the Rhine-Palatinate by Janssonius, circa 1630
Located in Langweer, NL
Alsace Region to Frankfurt and Bungen. Some of the major cities located include Darmstate, Worms
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Antique Mid-17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

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Mid Century Frankfurt For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century frankfurt available at 1stDibs. A mid century frankfurt — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the mid century frankfurt you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century frankfurt, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. G. Schanzenbach & Co. Frankfurt a.M., Ferdinand Kramer and J.B. Cowasj each produced at least one beautiful mid century frankfurt that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Frankfurt?

Prices for a mid century frankfurt can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $31,908, while the average can fetch as much as $1,225.
Questions About Mid Century Frankfurt
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.