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Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Gentleman's Highboy Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Gentleman's Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 36 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet Suit Hanger a Very Useful Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Midcentury Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet Suit Hanger
A very useful piece, the Valet or
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Tall Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large chest of drawers with side cabinet storage. This all in one unit features five deep drawers and left side cabinet space with top drawer and adjustable shelves.
Please confirm l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest by Unagusta
By Unagusta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers in walnut by Unagusta. Nine total drawers, cabinet space, curved front, and tapered legs.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome dresser by Widdicomb with walnut grain, six total drawers, brass spade handles. Back has a finished wood panel.
(Please confirm item location-NY or NJ-with dealer).
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Spanish Revival Gentleman's Chest Armoire
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century gentleman's chest by Bassett furniture features hardwood construction, oak wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Deco Style Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style Mid-Century gentleman's dresser newly refinished in dark walnut. Five drawers for
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Large 1950's Portrait of Dashing Gentleman Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman
European artist, mid 20th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 35.5 x 30.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 35.5 in W 30.5 in D 1 in
Mid Century Portrait of a Gentleman
By William Clothier Watts
Located in Soquel, CA
Stately mid century portrait of a man, done in charcoal in 1956, by William Clothier Watts
Category
1950s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Laid Paper
Mid-Century Glazed Vintage Bust of a Gentleman
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Mid Century glazed vintage bust.
Vintage mid-century glazed bust of a gentleman.
Very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Gentleman's Cabinet/Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Gentleman's Cabinet/Armoire
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Gentleman's Chest with Dropfront Writing
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern highboy dresser / gentleman's chest features unique two piece construction
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Gentleman's Chest with 3 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Walnut Mid-Century Modern Gentleman's Valet, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Raised on two trestle form legs and having an adjusting pants press and removable jacket hanger.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid 20th Century Oil - Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A handsome portrait of an older gentleman well dressed in a navy suit with brass buttons. Unsigned
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Sculpted Walnut Highboy Armoire Gentlemans Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century sculpted walnut highboy armoire gentlemans chest
This armoire measures: 37.5 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's Tall Chest by United
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's tall chest
Offered is an excellent example of American mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Tambour Door Fitted Gentlemans Wardrobe - Pair Available
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful mid century fitted wardrobe by Austinsuite. England C1960. We have a matching large
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
H 68.51 in W 35.83 in D 23.23 in
Komfort Mid Century Danish Teak Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser
By Komfort
Located in Countryside, IL
Komfort Mid Century Danish Teak Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 48 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Danflex Mid Century Teak Tambour Armoire Gentlemans Chest Dresser
By Danflex Systems
Located in Countryside, IL
Danflex Mid Century Teak Tambour Armoire Gentlemans Chest Dresser
This armoire measures: 49 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Nickel Chrome Gentlemans Clothes Valet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exceptional style of simplicity in this chrome with black enamel elements clothes valet. Adjustable back rod to change the height of support for the shirt and jacket. Large base to w...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
BAKER Milling Road Walnut Mid 20th Century Gentleman's Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A classic Mid Century style gentleman's chest by Baker Furniture Company, for their Milling Road
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Albert Parvin Style Mid Century Walnut Gentlemans Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin style mid century walnut gentlemans highboy dresser
The dresser measures: 40 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
UNIQUE FURNITURE Mid 20th Century Asian Style Gentleman's Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
drawers of dovetail construction. Made in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA, in the mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Gentleman's Chest Armoire
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Gentleman's Chest Armoire
This armoire measures: 44
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Oil - Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
Presented in a painted white frame. Signed indistinctly. On wove laid to board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid-century Westnofa Mahogany and Teak Gentleman's Chest, circa 1960
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original Teak gentleman's chest by Westnofa. This statement chest has rich wood grain
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Teak, Wood
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By Henredon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Wooden Csrved Male Head Gentleman Bust Art
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully carved wooden head of a male.
Age unknown, but super decorative and skillfully carved from a single piece of heart wood. Heavy and solid and in as found condition. S...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century English Miniature portrait of a young gentleman
By Thomas Heathfield Carrick
Located in Harkstead, GB
A very delicately painted small scale portrait on marble of a handsome young gentleman. Superb
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Marble
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H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
Offered is an excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Mid-Century Male Head Gentleman Bust Statue on Wooden Stand
Located in London, GB
A cast head of a gentleman on a wooden base.
Age unknown, but super decorative and skillfully
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Cast Stone
Coverlet Signed & Dated David Weand Ls Alfordt Montgomery , Co, 1845
By David Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Pennsylvania red and green handwoven coverlet with the original fringe is signed : " DAVID WEAND L.S.ALFORD , MONTGOMERY County 1845 " and retains the original fringe. Thes...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Quilts
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Cupboard Armoire Gentleman's Chest by Jesper
By Jesper International
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Cupboard Armoire Gentleman's Chest by Jesper. Ample, functional
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Teak
H 47 in W 40.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Double Door Compartment Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser MINT
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern double door compartment Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser MINT.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 54 in W 40 in D 18 in
Light Medium Walnut Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
By American of Martinsville, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light medium walnut gentleman's high chest dresser cabinet Mid-Century Modern Mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 53 in W 42 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Iconic Cast Iron Ashtray with Drunken Gentleman with Flag
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern design, this ashtray would be a a fun addition to home seeking this classic vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century White Diamond Front 8-Drawer Gentleman's Chest Dresser By United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning mid-century modern 8-drawer gentleman’s chest having sculptural convex diamond front top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 50 in W 44 in D 20 in
Portrait of a Young Gentleman English circa 1860's Period Framed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th century English school
Portrait of a young gentleman (a scholar?) in dress suit
oil on canvas
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Very Large Mid 19th Century Victorian Portrait English Gentleman Seated Leather
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Victorian English Gentleman
Portrait of a Man seated in a leather chair, holding a letter in
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Albert Parvin Style Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Gentlemans Chest Armoire
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin style mid century walnut highboy dresser gentlemans chest armoire.
This dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 57 in W 48 in D 22 in
Mid Century American Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser w/ Two Doors Compartment
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut two doors compartment five drawers high chest dresser cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 50 in W 40 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Retro Chic Gentleman’s Floor Standing Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Retro chic gentleman’s floor standing suit hanger or dumb valet.
A very useful
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
A Distinguished Gentleman
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Oil on canvas, inscribed on the stretcher bar reverse. The painting is presented in a flat black frame that complements it well. Horace Bundy was an itinerant American portrait pain...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers - Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of Paul McCobb's most desirable designs, rare model 1013 gentleman's chest of drawers or tall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 52 in W 36 in D 19 in
19th Century Horse Hoof Gentleman's Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Gentleman's cane with horse leg or hoof carved of horn.
Period: 19th century
Origin: United States
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century More Folk Art
Materials
Horn
Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Pedestal Table with Gentleman Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Place a vase, a bust or a planter on this elegant antique pedestal. Crafted in France circa 1860, the tall fruitwood "Sellette" sits on a wide and square base. The stem features a ca...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Pedestals
Materials
Walnut
H 42.75 in W 12 in D 12 in
Mid Century John Stuart Walnut 2 Doors 4 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser
By John Stuart Inc., Kipp Stewart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart walnut 2 doors 4 drawers gentleman's high chest dresser MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 46 in W 46 in D 19 in
Alistair Douglas - Mid 20th Century Oil, Old Gentleman with a Pipe
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait of an old gentleman smoking a pipe. His white hair and long beard are the focal
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Gentleman - Scottish oil painting mid 20th century art
By William Oliphant Hutchinson
Located in London, GB
example of a mid 20th century Scottish portrait.
Signed and dated upper left.
Provenance. Scottish
Category
20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Mid-Century Tall Brass Gentlemans' Clothier Mannequin Torso Lamps, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For the pair, fabulous and unusual, tall mid-century brass torso statement lamps, France, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 19.75 in W 4 in D 4 in
Head of a Gentleman sketch, mid modern
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Greenwich, CT
gentleman from whom Simkhovitch probably drew from a photograph.
The sight size of the work is 12 3/4 x 11
Category
Early 20th Century American Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Possible Portrait of William Shakespeare
Located in London, GB
portrait of a Tudor gentleman in an open next shirt with one hand raised to his chest. There is no portrait
Category
16th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Oak
Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figure "Gentleman"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figure
"Gentleman"
Beautiful porcelain figure representing a man of
Category
Antique 19th Century German Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Curved Top Gentleman Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superb vintage midcentury American modern walnut chest. Original owners had dresser professionally refinished inside and out with custom angled glass top added. Item features two scu...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
H 47 in W 42 in D 19 in
19th Century Gentleman's Club Horseshoe Smoking Tray
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century gentleman's club horseshoe smoking set. Would have been in a gentleman's club. Walnut
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Wood
Northern European Carved Limewood Gentleman, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The carved figure with fur hat and muff, seated on a log and standing before a fire.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An English 19th century portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, original frame and stretcher
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Late 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman, English
Located in Buchanan, MI
Late 18th century portrait of a gentleman unframed , English. Joh Rud Kupfer, 1764 age 37 signed on
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Eve Disher (1894-1991)-Framed Mid 20th Century Gouache, Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
Deep crimson forms an alluring background to this captivating portrait of a gentleman, finished
Category
20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
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Find many varieties of an authentic mid century gentleman available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every mid century gentleman was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century gentleman, we have 503 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century gentleman, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century gentleman, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century gentleman that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lane Furniture, Broyhill Brasilia and Paul McCobb produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for a mid century gentleman start at $100 and top out at $40,833 with the average selling for $2,203.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
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Heywood Wakefield Highboy Dresser
Parvin Dresser
Albert Parvin Dresser
Vintage Henredon Armoire
Campaign Highboy
Retro Clothes Rail
Campaign Highboy Dresser
Vintage Burlington House Furniture
Kipp Stuart
Vintage Beacon Hill Collection Furniture
Henredon Highboy
Mid Century Modern Danish T Drawer Pulls
Broyhill Lowboy
Mcm Commode
Jesper Teak
Jesper Teak Furniture
John Widdicomb High Chest
Faux Burlwood