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Large German Midcentury off White Ceramic Floor Vase
Located in Vienna, AT
Large German Midcentury handled ceramic vase or jar with off white craquelling glaze. Marked on
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Door Handles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of elegant "Daisy" style door handles, each with a large knob on one side and a smaller knob
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Large Bail Brass Handled Fireplace Bucket
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century large Bail Brass Handled Fireplace Bucket measuring 17" in diameter and standing 12
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Dresser w/ Sculpted Handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern American dresser with warm walnut grain and curved wood handles. Nine wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Teak Serving Side Table with Wrapped Handles
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Johannes Andersen inspired Mid-Century teak serving or side table with tray top featuring gimp
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
Two Sets Mid-Size Circular Door Handles in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Two mid-size circular push-and-pull door handles in bronze, mid-20th century, France, sold as shown
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Mid-Century Brutalist Door Handle, Geco Metall
Located in Schagen, NL
Stunning Brutalist metal door handle with geometric features. Remains in wonderful condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Doors and Gates
Materials
Metal
Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handle in brass, with hammered texture. Mid-20th century. Found in France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Vintage Glass Ice Bucket with Silver Handle
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful thick glass ice bucket with a silver metal handle. The sides of this bucket have a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-century Teak Wood Dish with Handle 1960s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful large solid Teak dish with handle. Hand crafted from solid Teak, dating from the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Vallauris Decorative Handled Pitcher or Vase, France, Mid-Century
By Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
A very collectable mid-century vintage handled vase or pitcher. This decorative piece has classic
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scheurich Mid-Century West German Flagon Shaped Art Pottery Handled Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century West German art pottery handled vase in buff and brown glazes by
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
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H 8.08 in Dm 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Ice Bucket with Handle
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Lucite ice bucket with handle, circa 1970s. Vintage stylish Italian design; a
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Brass Wire and Wicker Basket with Handle, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass wire basket, circa 1970's. This nifty basket is perfect on the table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass, Wire
H 6 in W 11.75 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Mid Century Ice Bucket with Faux Horn Handles
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Gold Toned Ice Bucket with Faux Horn Handles. A cool addition to your bar.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Carl Auböck Brass Door Handle/Door Fixture
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This complete set of a door fixture is an exemplary piece of Mid-Century design. It was created by
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Balustrades and Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Door Handle, Circa 1940
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-Century Modern iconic door handle made of solid brass. Italy 40s.
Measurements per handle: W
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Richard Ginori Pittoria Cachepot / Planter with Handles
By Richard Ginori
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful mid century Richard Ginori Pittoria cachepot / planter. Elegant and classic, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Brass Handled Cat Doorstop, by Sarreid Ltd.
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century brass handled cat doorstop, by Sarreid Ltd.
Spain, Circa 1970s
A rare and unique
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [I]
Located in London, GB
Circular push-and-pull door handle in bronze, mid-20th century, France.
A simple elegant handle
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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Long Push or Pull Door Handle in Solid Bronze, European, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A single long door handle of solid bronze with beautiful aged patina. European, mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Bronze
H 19.3 in W 4.14 in D 3.55 in
Mid-Century Modernist Brass Ashtray With Handle, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative midcentury brass ashtray from the 1950s. Made in Austria. An unusual and solid piece in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Green Glass Ice Bucket with Stainless Handle
Located in Draper, UT
Mid Century Green Glass Ice Bucket with Stainless Handle. Petite size perfect for a bar cart.
5 15
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Mid Century Teak Sideboard with Carved Rosewood Handles
Located in Surrey, GB
Danish Mid Century teak sideboard with carved rosewood handles, circa 1960s. 2 lockable cabinets
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Mid Century French Wood Marquetry Tray with Bamboo Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French wood marquetry tray with bamboo handles makes for the perfect service item or wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century Small Pair of Cast Iron Fluted Urns with Decorative Handles
Located in Stamford, CT
A great pair of Mid-20th century cast iron handle urns fluted with a square base. This small pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Urns
Materials
Iron
H 12 in W 16.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Solid Brass Handles, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of midcentury Italian solid crass handles, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Cruche, Orjol, Jar with Three Handles
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Rare Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Cruche, Orjol, Jar with three handles
Large ceramic jug
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Jars
Materials
Sandstone
Mid-19th Century Oval Engraved Sheffield Tray with Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
and the handles are rich of fruit, leaves and bunches of grapes. It is a very fine piece, beautiful
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
mid century modern 6 drawer walnut dresser with carved handles
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique mid century modern walnut 6 drawer dresser with carved handles. Dark reddish walnut wood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Green and Brown Woven Picnic Basket with Handles
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
print cloth napkins, as they would be a fabulous addition to his pretty mid-century basket
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Twelve-Drawer Ratan Sideboard with Brass Knob Handles
Located in Washington, DC
An Exceptional mid century twelve-drawer rattan sideboard with brass knob handles. It would be
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Serpent Handled Studio Pottery Pitcher, Signed, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
MB - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - extensive glaze crackle - no loss - no damage
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.75 in
Mid-Century Modernist Ice Bucket in Chrome with Rounded Handles
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Ice Bucket in Chrome with Rounded Handles originates from Italy, Circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two Circular Push-Pull Door Handles in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handles in brass, with hammered texture. Mid-20th century. Found in France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Metal, Brass
Orange Mid-Century Metal Serving Tray with Handles, Powder Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large MCM Orange Metal Serving Bar Tray with Handles
This large and very sturdy Hermes color
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Late 19th Century Set of Mother of Pearl-Handled Butter Spreaders
By Walker & Hall
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 19th century cased set of carved mother of pearl handled butter spreaders, English. While
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ercole Barovier Mid Century Venetian Glass & Bronze Dolphin Handled Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
dolphin handles.
Category
Mid-20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
H 2.25 in W 10.5 in D 12.75 in
A 1960s Mid Century Button Handled Teak Sideboard 6 drawer Credenza
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A small but stylish 1960s mid century sideboard, has a great look with central pair of wide drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Studio Crafted Lidded Container with Handle Number 1
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage ceramic lidded container with uniquely shaped handle. Matte finish, neutral color.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Murano Twin Handled Vase, Italian, Art Glass, Decorative, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Striking colour with a delightful proportion and aesthetic appeal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Brutalist Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle, 1960s
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Belgian architectural aluminium and glazed ceramic door pull from the 1960s
Abstract mid
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Aluminum
Scheurich Mid-Century German Fat Lava Handled Art Pottery Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century West German art pottery handled vase decorated in fat lava glazes by
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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H 11.03 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
White Mid-Century Modern Wire Magazine Reck Brass Wood Handle
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White powder-coated 1960s Arthur Umanoff sculptural metal magazine rack with wooden and brass hardware.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Handles in Solid Brass Rational Minimal Design Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian handles in solid brass rational minimal design gold.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
H 7.88 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Mid-century pair of Solid Brass Handles with Geometric designs Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century pair of Solid Brass Handles with Geometric designs Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
mid century modern 9 drawer credenza walnut dresser with carved handles
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique mid century modern walnut 9 drawer dresser with carved handles. Dark reddish walnut wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
German Mid-Century Vertical Vine Design Black Glazed Ceramic Handled Vase
Located in New York, NY
German Mid-Century ceramic handled vase with a beige vertical organic vine design against a black
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid century danish modern teak 8 drawer dresser with sculpted handles
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Superb Mid century danish modern teak 8 drawer dresser with sculpted handles. Beautiful Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century West German White Dimpled Band Design Ceramic Handled Vase
Located in New York, NY
West German Mid-Century ceramic handled vase with a dimpled band around the bottom and a tapered
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Antique English Mid-19th Century "Thomason" Design Ox Bone Handle Corkscrew.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mid-19th century "Thomason" design ox bone handle corkscrew.
Extended Length: 9.75"
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Barware
Materials
Bone
H 1.5 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Incredible Mid-Century Large Brutalist Copper Sunburst Door with Large Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
door handle. This large and heavy door is embossed on the outside only with the reverse side consisting
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 83 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Mesh with Brass Ball Handles & Finials Folding Hearth Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Mesh with Brass Ball Handles Finials Folding 4 Panel Hearth
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 20 in D 1 in
Vintage Studio Pottery Teapot with Gargoyle Handle - Signed - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
artist's cipher below the handle (as photographed) - mid 20th century. Covered with a frothy pink glaze
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.88 in W 6.25 in D 3.63 in
MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Century Furniture Co
With a full 360 swivel and a down surrounded foam cushion for maximum comfort without
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Paul Evans Style Mid Century Brutalist Bronze Cabinet Handle Pull, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Evans-style bronze casted door pull set with a distinct late 1960s Mid-century/Brutalist
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Bronze
Vase with Handle, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase with handle designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 20.5 cm and in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Large Heavy Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Design Brass Door Handle
Located in München, DE
Very high quality large heavy Mid-Century Modern
brutalist design door handle.
Made of solid
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Bronze
1960s Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lowboy Dresser with Rosewood Handles
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kroehler Mid-Century Modern walnut 9 drawer Credenza dresser
High quality American Made walnut
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
H 30.75 in W 62 in D 19 in
Diminutive Mid Century Cerused Oak Three Drawer Dresser with Brass Handles
By Mengel Furniture Co., (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
Chic diminutive dresser, having three drawers with recessed brass pulls. The solid oak case is in original cerused finish, it is in very good, clean and ready to use condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century handles available for sale. Each of these unique mid century handles was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 14385 antique and vintage mid century handles for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 385 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century handles have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century handles bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many mid century handles are appealing in their simplicity, but Marie Burgos Design, Werkstätte Carl Auböck and International Silver produced popular mid century handles that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Handles?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,021, while they’re typically $15 on the low end and $557,958 highest priced.
Questions About Mid Century Handles
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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