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Pair of Small Bronze Midcentury Giraffe Sculptures, American Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming pair of mid-20th-century American bronze giraffe sculptures exudes a playful and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two '2' Artisan Hand Hammered Mid Century Giraffe Figures in Solid Brass
Located in Deland, FL
For your consideration a pair of large modernist solid brass giraffe floor statues / floor
Category
Vintage 1970s South Korean Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 23.5 in W 14 in D 4 in
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Giraffe Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stand out pair of mid century giraffes one standing and one grazing with a unique construction of
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Giraffes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stand out pair of mid century giraffes one standing and one grazing with a unique construction of
Category
20th Century Danish Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Reed
Walter Bosse Brass Giraffe Sculpture Figurine, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming mid century giraffe figurine, made of brass. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Italian Glazed Terracotta Giraffe
Located in Rochester, NY
Large Italian glazed terracotta giraffe. Mid 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica, Terracotta
Mid-Century Modern Standing Metal Giraffe
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Midcentury standing metal giraffe with beautiful details throughout. Some signs of oxidation
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Standing Metal Giraffe
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Midcentury standing metal giraffe with beautiful details throughout. Some signs of oxidation
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Chinese Wicker Giraffe Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage Chinese giraffe box ambitiously hand crafted in wicker and wood having a removable
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Mid-Century French Brass Patinated Giraffe Object
Located in London, GB
A patinated brass giraffe objet.
France, c1960s.
Ideal as shelf decor or perhaps for a children's
Category
Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Pair of Forged Iron a Giraffe Andirons
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A whimsical pair of hand forged andirons made to look like a stylized giraffe, they are a nice
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Large Modern Giraffe Sculpture, Latin American, Mid- Century
By Manuel Carbonell
Located in Rochester, NY
A large and early sand cast aluminum Modernist sculpture of a giraffe by Cuban American artist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Aluminum
Leather Giraffe 20th Century, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb leather giraffe from England from the 20th century from the 50's
Very nice giraffe in superb
Category
Mid-20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather
Rick Devin Mid-Century Modernist Painting of a Giraffe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking mid century acrylic painting on board of a giraffe with a clerical reference executed with
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Rick Devin Mid-Century Modernist Painting of a Giraffe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking mid century acrylic painting on board of a giraffe with a clerical reference executed with
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Very Large Lucite Giraffe by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very rare: a Palatnik animal figurine of half a meter high.
This giraffe truly is a showpiece in
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Large Mid-Century 1970s Italian Terracotta Hand Painted Whimsical Giraffe
By Bellini Studio
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large mid-century terracotta hand painted glazed whimsical Giraffe posed in lying position, made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
H 32.75 in W 27.75 in D 15.25 in
Mid-Century American Carved Wooden Giraffe Sculpture with Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American carved wooden giraffe sculpture from the mid 20th century, with spotted touches
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Aluminum Giraffe Sculpture by Chris Petersen, 1976
By Chris Petersen
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool aluminum sculpture by the artist Chris Petersen, 1976, signed.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
"Tapestry with Giraffes, " Fabulous, Unique Mid-Century Weaving, North Africa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
workshop in Egypt, among others in North Africa, this marvelous Mid-Century tapestry in nubby wool depicts
Category
Vintage 1950s North African Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
H 62 in W 48.5 in D 0.25 in
Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head
A charming example of a mid-20th
Category
Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Bronze Giraffe Animal Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Miami, FL
hammered handcrafted animal sculpture.
This is a beautiful piece of Mid-Century Modern artwork.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 53 in W 24 in D 13.5 in
PAIR Brutalist Large Metal handmade Giraffe Sculptures Mid Century Modern
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
PAIR of Brutalist Large Metal handmade Giraffe Sculptures Mid Century Modern. The larger giraffe is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid Century Frederic Weinberg Bronze Sculptures Giraffe and Gazelle Form
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of modernist tables sculptures by Frederic Weinberg circa 1950s
Cast bronze giraffe and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 11.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Leather Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful sculpted leather giraffe sculpture. Great decorative addition for a bookshelf.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Vintage Silvio Russo Guzzini Lucite Giraffe Sculpture Mid Century Modern 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist Lucite giraffe sculpture
Designed by Silvio Russo for Guzzini Italy 1970s
Original label
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
H 12.35 in W 5.375 in D 1.125 in
Mid-Century Modern Handmade White & Gold Finish Plaster Giraffe Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Sculpture.
Handmade in the 1980 and origin is America.
This is a beautiful piece of Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Plaster, Paint
H 30 in W 27 in D 15 in
Stylish Mid Century Carved Wood Abstract Giraffe Sculpture! 50s Carved Art Decor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning!
Mid Century Modern
Abstract Giraffe Sculpture
Hand Carved & Polychromed
20" Tall
Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
H 20 in W 4 in D 5 in
Sober French Mid-Century Modern Bench Covered in Giraffe Skin
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Modernist bench covered in Giraffe Skin, circa 1930. A sober and exotic piece.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Italian Glazed Terracotta Giraffe
Located in Rochester, NY
Large Italian glazed terracotta giraffe. Mid-20th century. Italian.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Terracotta
Rare Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Giraffes & a Brass Lion, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Giraffes & a Brass Lion, 1960s
The proportions are
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
H 16.93 in W 11.42 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Mid Century Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamps by Rembrandt Lamp Co. 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Awesome pair of sculptural brass giraffe table lamps by Rembrandt Lamp Company, 1950s.
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Haitian Painting of Giraffes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking vintage acrylic painting on board of two giraffes in a landscape with flowers and trees
Category
Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair of Painted Leather Giraffe Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of hand painted leather giraffe sculptures featuring a geometric pattern body and
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Giraffes
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage MCM giraffes. Beautiful hand painted detail with a textured spots all over the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Giraffes
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Terracotta Girrafes. Mid Century Italian craftsmanship. Great expression and markings on
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Danish Ceramic Giraffe, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Danish ceramic giraffe, 1960s. In beautiful blue and brown tones.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
with Fritz Hansen, the Little Giraffe is an example of genuine mid-century Danish design which is known
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
with Fritz Hansen, the Little Giraffe is an example of genuine mid-century Danish design which is known
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
with Fritz Hansen, the Little Giraffe is an example of genuine mid-century Danish design which is known
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
with Fritz Hansen, the Little Giraffe is an example of genuine mid-century Danish design which is known
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
with Fritz Hansen, the Little Giraffe is an example of genuine mid-century Danish design which is known
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3201 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
with Fritz Hansen, the Little Giraffe is an example of genuine mid-century Danish design which is known
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
with Fritz Hansen, the Little Giraffe is an example of genuine mid-century Danish design which is known
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Hand Carved Giraffe Wooden Sculpture.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage Piece Features Two Carved Giraffes Circling a Tree. Rustic Design. The Spots Appear to
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Pair of Giraffe Brown and Beige Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. This is a limited edition and a part of "into the wild" collection of our restored products. Furniture after full carpentry an...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Giraffe Murano, 1930, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Glazed Hand Painted Giraffe Animal Head Vase or Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely animal vessel of a giraffe. This whimsical piece will be great used as either a planter or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Floor lamp Giraffe by Josef Hurka
By Josef Hurka
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Floor lamp Giraffe by Josef Hurka with new hand made lampshade.
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Print of Lions Attacking a Giraffe
Located in Langweer, NL
Original old print of lions attacking a giraffe. Published circa 1860.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of Modernist Carved Wood Giraffe Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool pair of modernist giraffe carved wood (walnut?) sculptures, circa 1960s. The sculptures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Modern Abstract Metal Matchwork Giraffe Patchwork Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
for any animal lover.
Circa Mid 20th Century
Dimensions:
H 50"
W 7"
D 24"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Giraffe, Brass of Walter Bosse Vienna, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A small brass giraffe of Walter Bosse for Herta Baller Austria.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Set of Iron Family Giraffe, Spain 1960s
Located in L'Escala, ES
Incredible set of 6 iron giraffe manufactured in Spain in 1960s. Forming a family, this set is very
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Abraham Palatnik Large Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Gorgeous large size resin giraffe sculpture by Brazilian artist Araham Palatnik. Black outline
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Tessellated Coconut Shell Giraffe Motif Console Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely Rare & Hard to find
Giraffe Motif Console Table
Tessellated Coconut Shell In Brown
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Shell, Coconut
1970's Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Giraffes
Located in Redding, CT
1970's Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Giraffes. Endearing Mother and baby .
Largest giraffe measure
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Irmi Childs Giraffe Animal 1950's Wooden Clothing Tree
By Creative Playthings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A super cute wooden giraffe childs clothing tree named Irmi in a very mellow yellow detailed with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
Restored Wingchair, Miroslav Navratil, Imitation Giraffe Fur, Czechia, 1950s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Horomerice, CZ
reupholstered the item.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Midcentury Lucite Giraffe Sculptures by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of midcentury Lucite giraffe sculptures by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
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Prices for a mid century giraffe start at $75 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $1,697.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 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 rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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