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Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Giraffe Figurine, 1960s
Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Giraffe Figurine, 1960s

Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Giraffe Figurine, 1960s

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Giraffe Figurine, 1960s Beautiful acrylic figure of a

Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Irmi Childs Giraffe Animal 1950's Wooden Clothing Tree
Irmi Childs Giraffe Animal 1950's Wooden Clothing Tree

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

1970's Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Giraffes
1970's Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Giraffes

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

Rispal Giraffe tablet floor lamp made in France 1950
Rispal Giraffe tablet floor lamp made in France 1950

Rispal Giraffe tablet floor lamp made in France 1950

By Rispal

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

sculptural and highly functional icon of mid-century French design. With its rare combination of elegance

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Enzo Mari, Italy
Large Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Enzo Mari, Italy

Large Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Enzo Mari, Italy

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Original large travertine giraffe sculpture by Enzo mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Stunning Giraffe polished Brass Statue Sculpture Vintage, Italy 1960s
Stunning Giraffe polished Brass Statue Sculpture Vintage, Italy 1960s

Stunning Giraffe polished Brass Statue Sculpture Vintage, Italy 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Cast Brass Giraffe Sculpture with Original Polished Finish and Rich Patina, Italy A striking

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Restored Wingchair, Miroslav Navratil, Imitation Giraffe Fur, Czechia, 1950s
Restored Wingchair, Miroslav Navratil, Imitation Giraffe Fur, Czechia, 1950s

Restored Wingchair, Miroslav Navratil, Imitation Giraffe Fur, Czechia, 1950s

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

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

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Giraffe Sculptures by Abraham Palatnik
Pair of Midcentury Lucite Giraffe Sculptures by Abraham Palatnik

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

Scandinavian String Giraffe Magazine Rack & Smoke Station, 1950s
Scandinavian String Giraffe Magazine Rack & Smoke Station, 1950s

Scandinavian String Giraffe Magazine Rack & Smoke Station, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Giraffe due to its shape. The body is constructed from bend wire/string iron painted in black and with

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Pair of Tall Brass Giraffe Figurine Sculptures Over 2 Feet
Pair of Tall Brass Giraffe Figurine Sculptures Over 2 Feet

Pair of Tall Brass Giraffe Figurine Sculptures Over 2 Feet

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Chattanooga, TN

adds more dimension to the texture. The giraffes date from the late 20th century, likely 1970s. Made in

Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Patched Patinated Brass & Copper Giraffe Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Patched Patinated Brass & Copper Giraffe Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante

Patched Patinated Brass & Copper Giraffe Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in San Diego, CA

whimsical 1970's small giraffe sculpture by Sergio bustamante in brass patch work with copper

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Patinated Giraffe and Gazelle Bronze Sculptures by Frederic Weinberg
Patinated Giraffe and Gazelle Bronze Sculptures by Frederic Weinberg

Patinated Giraffe and Gazelle Bronze Sculptures by Frederic Weinberg

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in San Diego, CA

2.75"D x 6"H and would be a perfect accent for a Mid-Century Modern office or room! #1169.  

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Giraffe figurine made of travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli
Giraffe figurine made of travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli

Giraffe figurine made of travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Berlin, BE

Giraffe sculpture in genuine travertine from Rapolano (Tuscany) made by the renowned Italien

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Midcentury Sculpture Giraffe in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Sculpture Giraffe in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Sculpture Giraffe in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful animal sculpture in the shape of a giraffe by Fratelli Mannelli. Made in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Sculpture of Vienna, Palm Trees Giraffe and Elephants
Vintage Sculpture of Vienna, Palm Trees Giraffe and Elephants

Vintage Sculpture of Vienna, Palm Trees Giraffe and Elephants

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Large sculpture made of iron and metal from Vienna.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Representation of an African Giraffe Embossed Copper and Iroko Frame
Representation of an African Giraffe Embossed Copper and Iroko Frame

Representation of an African Giraffe Embossed Copper and Iroko Frame

Located in Labrit, Landes

African carved giraffe representation Embossed copper and frame in carved iroko Signed Mwamba

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Vintage 1940s African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Italian Midcentury Bronze Art Sculpture with Giraffes and Palm Tree, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Bronze Art Sculpture with Giraffes and Palm Tree, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Bronze Art Sculpture with Giraffes and Palm Tree, 1950s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Midcentury Bronze Art Sculpture with Giraffes and Palm Tree, 1950s Italian art object

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970s Brass Giraffe Floor Lamp by Antonio Pavia with Three Lights
1970s Brass Giraffe Floor Lamp by Antonio Pavia with Three Lights

1970s Brass Giraffe Floor Lamp by Antonio Pavia with Three Lights

By Antonio Pavia

Located in Morazzone, Varese

1970s Brass Giraffe Floor Lamp by Antonio Pavia with Three Lights Large sculptural floor lamp in

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of California Studio Ceramic Giraffes by Frank Engle Studio
Pair of California Studio Ceramic Giraffes by Frank Engle Studio

Pair of California Studio Ceramic Giraffes by Frank Engle Studio

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of Studio Ceramic Giraffes, Wonderful Form , fun and whimsical . Gold over matte black glaze

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Over Cobalt Italian Art Glass Giraffe Sculpture
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Over Cobalt Italian Art Glass Giraffe Sculpture

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Over Cobalt Italian Art Glass Giraffe Sculpture

By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari

Located in Kissimmee, FL

. Mid-century era. Measures 11 1/8" tall x 5 1/4" long x 2 1/2" wde. Literature: The Glass Ark

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Los Castillo Taxco Mixed Stone Mosaic and Brass Box with Giraffe Motif, Mexico
Los Castillo Taxco Mixed Stone Mosaic and Brass Box with Giraffe Motif, Mexico

Los Castillo Taxco Mixed Stone Mosaic and Brass Box with Giraffe Motif, Mexico

By Los Castillo

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking mid-century modern decorative box by the renowned Los Castillo workshop of Taxco, Mexico

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

Giraffe Table Lamp in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Giraffe Table Lamp in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s

Giraffe Table Lamp in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Rome, IT

Table lamp in travertine marble of Rapolano with the base in the shape of a giraffe by the Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Arthur Court 2004 Safari Collection Giraffe Ice Bucket Aluminum Wine Cooler
Arthur Court 2004 Safari Collection Giraffe Ice Bucket Aluminum Wine Cooler

Arthur Court 2004 Safari Collection Giraffe Ice Bucket Aluminum Wine Cooler

By Arthur Court

Located in Miami, FL

Sandblast Aluminum and decorated with two resting Giraffe's. The Safari Collection by Arthur Court was made

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Aluminum

Lou Jacobs Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown with Giraffe

Lou Jacobs Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown with Giraffe

Located in Middletown, NY

Gelatin silver print mounted on board, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (241 x 190 mm) from the Roland Butler Collection, Press Agent, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (1930s-1960s) Roland...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Set of Three Modernist Giraffe Wood Sculptures by Del Zotto Studios
Set of Three Modernist Giraffe Wood Sculptures by Del Zotto Studios

Set of Three Modernist Giraffe Wood Sculptures by Del Zotto Studios

Located in San Diego, CA

A super cool set of three modernist giraffe sculptures by Del Zotto Studios of Denver, CO, circa

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Teak "Giraffe" Floor Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, c1950s
Teak "Giraffe" Floor Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, c1950s

Teak "Giraffe" Floor Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, c1950s

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden

Located in Chino Hills, CA

For sale is an exquisite specimen of the mid-century design movement - the Teak "Giraffe" Floor

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

Vintage Pair of Large Bronze Giraffe Garden Sculptures – Outdoor Yard Art
Vintage Pair of Large Bronze Giraffe Garden Sculptures – Outdoor Yard Art

Vintage Pair of Large Bronze Giraffe Garden Sculptures – Outdoor Yard Art

Located in North Hollywood, CA

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Category

Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Statues

Materials

Bronze

Modern set of 2 travertine giraffe shaped bookends, F.lli Mannelli, Italy 1970
Modern set of 2 travertine giraffe shaped bookends, F.lli Mannelli, Italy 1970

Modern set of 2 travertine giraffe shaped bookends, F.lli Mannelli, Italy 1970

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Firenze, IT

Modern set of 2 travertine giraffe shaped bookends Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s H 26 cm 8 × 6

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Travertine

Uno and Östen Kristiansson Giraffe floor lamp for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1950s
Uno and Östen Kristiansson Giraffe floor lamp for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1950s

Uno and Östen Kristiansson Giraffe floor lamp for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1950s

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö

Located in Skokie, IL

Uno and Östen Kristiansson Giraffe floor lamp for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1950s. Solid teak with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vtg 1989 Arthur Court Aluminum Giraffe Figural Tall Water Pitcher 13 3/4"
Vtg 1989 Arthur Court Aluminum Giraffe Figural Tall Water Pitcher 13 3/4"

Vtg 1989 Arthur Court Aluminum Giraffe Figural Tall Water Pitcher 13 3/4"

By Arthur Court

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful modernist cast aluminum Arthur Court giraffe water pitcher. Made in 1989.. Still has the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Pitchers

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Silver Plate Spoon Giraffe Sculpture by Raul Zuniga for Casa Del Arte
Modern Silver Plate Spoon Giraffe Sculpture by Raul Zuniga for Casa Del Arte

Modern Silver Plate Spoon Giraffe Sculpture by Raul Zuniga for Casa Del Arte

Located in San Diego, CA

Modern silver plate spoon giraffe sculpture by Raul Zuniga for Casa Del Arte, circa 1971. The

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Twelve African Safari Napkin Rings
Set of Twelve African Safari Napkin Rings

Set of Twelve African Safari Napkin Rings

Located in New York, NY

buffalo, zebra and a rhinoceros. Mount Kenya Safari Club Nanyuki. Africa, Mid 20th-Century Dimensions

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Wood

20th Century Glazed Earthenware Giraffe Sculpture Bright Colors & Mint Condition
20th Century Glazed Earthenware Giraffe Sculpture Bright Colors & Mint Condition

20th Century Glazed Earthenware Giraffe Sculpture Bright Colors & Mint Condition

Located in Lisse, NL

surface makes it stand out even more and this sculpture will look great on any mid-century modern piece of

Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Large Mid Century Brutalist Giraffe Sculpture
Large Mid Century Brutalist Giraffe Sculpture

Large Mid Century Brutalist Giraffe Sculpture

By John Kearney 1

Located in Quogue, NY

This whimsical Mid-Century giraffe sculpture, handmade with a three-dimensional form of assorted

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wrought Iron Giraffe Sculpture in Mid-century style
Wrought Iron Giraffe Sculpture in Mid-century style

Wrought Iron Giraffe Sculpture in Mid-century style

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid-century wrought iron sculpture with wood base. Very cool. Circa 1970. Dimensions: 16" H x 9 1

Category

20th Century North American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stunning Italian Vintage Ceramic Seated Animal Giraffe, Mid-Century Decorative
Stunning Italian Vintage Ceramic Seated Animal Giraffe, Mid-Century Decorative

Stunning Italian Vintage Ceramic Seated Animal Giraffe, Mid-Century Decorative

Located in De Klinge, BE

This is an amazing giraffe in glazed ceramic. Paint by hand. Vintage. Marked made in Italy. A

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Mid-Century Modernist Brass Giraffe Floor Statues
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modernist Brass Giraffe Floor Statues

Pair of Large Mid-Century Modernist Brass Giraffe Floor Statues

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of large vintage modernist solid brass floor statue giraffes are beautifully elegant

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lifesize Giraffe Babies
Pair of Lifesize Giraffe Babies

Pair of Lifesize Giraffe Babies

Unavailable|$1,900 / set

Pair of Lifesize Giraffe Babies

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of baby lifesize giraffes with glass eyes, excellent artwork, great for children or a child's

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Multi-Color Enamel Brown Giraffe Brooch
Multi-Color Enamel Brown Giraffe Brooch

Multi-Color Enamel Brown Giraffe Brooch

Located in Bangkok, TH

Giraffes are the gentle creatures with gracefully long necks and is said to stretch out onto the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Articulating Giraffe Sculpture or Artist's Model
Articulating Giraffe Sculpture or Artist's Model

Articulating Giraffe Sculpture or Artist's Model

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

A spectacular articulating giraffe sculpture, probably an artist's model, in a rare form. A few

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Set of Iron Family Giraffe, Spain 1960s
Set of Iron Family Giraffe, Spain 1960s

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

Giraffe, Brass of Walter Bosse Vienna, Austria
Giraffe, Brass of Walter Bosse Vienna, Austria

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

Adolf Odorfer Ceramic Giraffe California Studio Artist
Adolf Odorfer Ceramic Giraffe California Studio Artist

Adolf Odorfer Ceramic Giraffe California Studio Artist

By Adolf Odorfer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Ceramic figure of a giraffe by California artist Adolf Odorfer (1902-1995). Various colored glazes

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Leather and Pinewood Rocking Horse, Giraffe, ca. 1970s
Vintage Leather and Pinewood Rocking Horse, Giraffe, ca. 1970s

Vintage Leather and Pinewood Rocking Horse, Giraffe, ca. 1970s

Located in Schagen, NL

Vintage leather and pinewood rocking horse, giraffe ca. 1970s. Gorgeous demountable Giraffe with

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

Dutch Pottery Mobach Grey Glazed Earthenware Vase with Relief Images of Giraffes
Dutch Pottery Mobach Grey Glazed Earthenware Vase with Relief Images of Giraffes

Dutch Pottery Mobach Grey Glazed Earthenware Vase with Relief Images of Giraffes

By Mobach

Located in Waverveen, Utrecht

Mobach II circa 1950. made in Holland. Mid-Century, Dutch Design Vintage. Quite heavy. Height: 40 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Jute and Leather Giraffe by Renate Müller for H. Josef Leven Kg, Germany 1960
Jute and Leather Giraffe by Renate Müller for H. Josef Leven Kg, Germany 1960

Jute and Leather Giraffe by Renate Müller for H. Josef Leven Kg, Germany 1960

By H. Josef Leven, Renate Müller

Located in Wilnis, UT

A rare therapeutic toy giraffe designed by Renate Müller, manufactured by H. Josef Leven Kg in

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Jute

Mid Century Italian Glazed Terracotta Giraffe
Mid Century Italian Glazed Terracotta Giraffe

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 Resin Giraffe Sculpture
Mid Century Resin Giraffe Sculpture

Mid Century Resin Giraffe Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

A charming yellow with black spots sculpture of a giraffe in translucent resin.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Mid-Century Chinese Wicker Giraffe Box
Mid-Century Chinese Wicker Giraffe Box

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

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century giraffe you’re looking for. Each mid century giraffe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and ceramic. There are 118 variations of the antique or vintage mid century giraffe you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century giraffe you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century giraffe bearing mid-century modern, folk art or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Fratelli Mannelli each produced at least one beautiful mid century giraffe that is worth considering.

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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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    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 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    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.
  • 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 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 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.