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Hickory Tavern Mid Century Velvet Barrel Back Tufted Club Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Hickory Tavern barrel back club chair featuring off cream and baby blue textured velvet
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Child's Old Hickory Upholstered Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hickory children's chair is upholstered in cotton durable fabric and in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
Hickory Manufacturing, Chests of Drawers, Hickory, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and hickory chests of drawers produced by Hickory Manufacturing, USA, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 31.55 in D 19.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Briar Burl Wood Dresser by Hickory White
By Hickory White
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Mid-Century Modern vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back.
Note
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Benches
Materials
Hickory
Hickory Manufacturing Company Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Hickory Manufacturing Company Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 76 in D 19 in
Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company.
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company. North
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 32 in W 62 in D 19 in
Mid Century Burlwood & Brass Campaign Bar Cabinet by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Burlwood flatscreen bar Cabinet featuring a false 2-drawer front that flips up to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Old Hickory Campaign Style Fruitwood & Brass Chest / Credenza
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century carved fruitwood and brass campaign style chest or credenza. It has nine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Butternut Side Table Nightstand Hickory Furniture Co
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hickory
Vintage Mid-Century butternut side table nightstand by Hickory
1960s design with brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Old Hickory Co. Bench
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stamped Old "Hickory Martinsville, Indiana" bench with a cutout carrier on top. It is stamped on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Benches
Materials
Hickory
4 Mid Century Old Hickory Furniture Company Oak Counter Bar Stools
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Four mid century, circa 1940s, bar or counter stools by Old Hickory Furniture Company of
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
This little show stopper is right out of the original Mad Men of the 1950's and 60's! Newly reupholstered, this barrel-back caned arm chair, boasts a beautiful form in it's design an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
Another chapter of mid-century modern opens with this beautiful barrel back cane chair from Hickory
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Mid-Century "Tung Si" Chairs by Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hickory Manufacturing Company of Hickory, North Carolina for their iconic mid-century "Tung Si" series
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Old Hickory Square Platform Game or Dinning Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Old Hickory Furniture gaming table or dinning table.The condition is in very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Side Tables
Materials
Hickory
'Tung Si' Series Credenza by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Asian style sideboard by Hickory Furniture for their 'Tung Si' collection. Heavy marble
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair
By Jim Peed, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair
Each swivel chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Old Hickory Woven Arm Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" arm chair with woven seat & square back with pine paddle form
Category
20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Midcentury "Malacca Modern" Cabinets by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here's a fantastic pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern nightstands! Featuring an unusual, elongated
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage Nightstands Chests Briar Burl Wood by Hickory White
By Hickory White
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Hickory white "Briar" 3 drawer burl wood with brass pulls nightstands chests side tables
Approximate
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
'Tung Si' Collection Side Table by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century walnut end table by Hickory for their 'Tung Si' Asian collection. Floating cabinet with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Hickory Leather Co. Excecutive Office Guest Chairs
By Hickory Leather Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Hickory Leather Co. Executive office guest chairs matching top grain leather chairs. Made by
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
MCM Campaign Buffet Sideboard by Hickory Furniture
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1985 MCM Campaign Style Buffet Sideboard by Hickory Furniture
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Walnut China Cabinet by Hickory Manufacturing
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. A Tung Si Original case piece by Hickory Manufacturing. Elegant metal cabinet door and drawer pulls
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional Modern Seating Set by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
-piece Modern seating set (sofa and pair of lounge chairs) produced by the Old Hickory Furniture Company
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Oak
H 33.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Mid Century 8 Drawer Dresser Tung-Si
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stylish vintage Campaign style 8 drawer dresser by Hickory Furniture Manufacturing. This piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Campaign Style Square Side Table White Laminate Top by Hickory Furniture Mfg
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
have signs of age but nothing outstanding. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century.
Note: If still
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.25 in W 19 in D 19 in
Hickory Chair Company Bookmatched Fruitwood Tiered Stretcher Side Table
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Hickory Chair Company Fruitwood Tiered Stretcher Side Table.
Measures 23 x 27 x 26
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs by Hickory Furniture
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern design.
Features a patterned upholstery and tapered legs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Old Hickory Hoop Settee with Woven Rattan Back and Seat
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Old Hickory hoop settee from the mid 20th century with woven rattan back and seat. This mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Rustic Old Hickory Style Log and Woven Rattan Bar
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory-style bar with a hewn hickory half-log frame with log trim around the base, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Dry Bars
Materials
Rattan
Monumental 20th Century Hickory Gathering Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 20th century Hickory gathering basket this basket is in very good condition. Theses
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hickory
Hickory Chair Two Tier Mahogany Side Table with Gallery Top
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Hickory chair two tier mahogany side table with gallery top.
Measures 20" in width and 27.5" in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Hickory High Back Square Wing Back Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Stafford, TX
Beautiful chairs tagged Hickory, NC. Both were reupholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen Green Aurora
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Monumental Hickory Gathering Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large hickory basket is in good condition with a coat of varnish on it. It sits on the ground
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
1980s Hickory Chair Mahogany Flat Top High Boy Chest of Drawers
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Hickory chair vintage mahogany chippendale style flat top highboy. Very good vintage condition. All
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fulham Bench from the Archive Collection by Hickory Chair Furniture Co.
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Fulham Bench from the Archive Collection by Hickory Chair Furniture Co
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Rustic Wagon Wheel Adirondack Swivel Stools after Old Hickory
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rustic, Adirondack style swivel stools, of massive center post and rough hewn wood construction. Offered and priced individually, but we would love to see them stay together....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Stools
Materials
Iron
1950s English Mahogany Queen Anne Tray Top Tea Table by Hickory Chair Co.
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
cabriole legs ending on pad feet, early 19th century. Attributed to Hickory Chair Company. Sticker partial
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Tables
Materials
Mahogany
6 Drawers Drop Pulls Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser Tall Legs MINT
By John Stuart, Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
6 Drawers Drop Pulls Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser Tall Legs MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Hickory
H 44 in W 37 in D 19 in
Signed Old Hickory Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Old Hickory coffee/cocktail table. It has a round oak top and lower shelf, and a hickory pole
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Side Tables
Materials
Hickory
Vintage Hickory Walking Stick with Three Badges
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1940-1960 hickory walking stick with three badges. These badges were earned while walking
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Hickory
Signed Old Hickory Lawn /Beach Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Old Hickory Martinsville ,Indiana in original old surface lawn or beach chairs.These 1930's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Set of 4 Old Hickory/Horchow for Neiman Marcus Flat Bar Cantilever Bar Stools
By Horchow, Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 American Mid-Century cantilever design bar stools with a right-angled, satin steel flat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
H 25 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Oak & Hickory Bark Woven Footstool
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury Oak & woven Hickory bark footstool
Believed to be American, folk-made
Like new
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Hickory, Oak
Primitive Old Handmade Hickory Rattan Woven Rocking Chair Adirondack Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Hickory Adirondack rocking chair designed in the manner of Old Hickory Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
H 35.5 in W 25 in D 34 in
Vintage Midcentury Oak & Hickory Bark Woven Footstool
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury Oak & woven Hickory bark footstool
Believed to be American, folk-made
Like new
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Hickory, Oak
Jack Van Der Molen, Dresser, Hickory, USA, 1950s
By Jack Van der Molen, Jamestown Lounge Company
Located in High Point, NC
A hickory dresser designed by Jack Van Der Molen and produced by Jamestown Lounge, USA, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Hickory
George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ armchairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1960s
With regard to its
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, ‘New’ armchairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1960
With
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Credenza Dresser Cabinet with Bifold Door and Five Drawers
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza dresser with bifold door and five drawers.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 33 in W 56 in D 19 in
George Nakashima 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ dining chairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1975
With
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ dining chairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, 1975
With
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Early Old Hickory Bar Stools W/ Suede Seats-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Signed Old Hickory Furniture bar stools from Martinsville,Indiana and newly re-upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Materials
Leather, Hickory
Mid Century Campaign Style Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Campaign Style Chest. Two part construction with brass hardware. Wood appears to be
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hickory
Pair of 1970s Chrome Accent John Stuart Hickory Bachelors Chests
By George Nelson, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. These hickory wood cabinets have been delicately restored by our in-house cabinet shop. Both tops were
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
American Designer, Table Lamp, Hickory, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A hickory and rattan table lamp designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
Mid Century Free Edge Rustic Adirondack Side Table
By George Nakashima, Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Adirondack style side, or end table having a thick ( 4 inch ) log top, on three screw in tapered pole legs. The table features a wonderful rich patinated surface, adding to th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Side Tables
Materials
Wood
American Craft, Table Lamp, Hickory, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A hickory and rattan table lamp designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Dimensions (inches): 19
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
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Mid Century Hickory For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century hickory you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century hickory — often made from wood, hardwood and hickory — can elevate any home. Find 193 options for an antique or vintage mid century hickory now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century hickory — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century hickory is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. George Nakashima, Hickory Manufacturing Company and Hickory Chair Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful mid century hickory that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Hickory?
Prices for a mid century hickory start at $450 and top out at $165,000 with the average selling for $2,775.
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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 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.