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Mid-Century Hook Area Rug with Tropical Birds and Animals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage area hook rug with a colorful composition of birds, flowers and African animals in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Textile

Mid-century Chrome & Wood Hanger / Hook, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome coat hanger or hook made in Italy in the 1970's. Very good vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Wall Shelf and Hook, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood Re-polished Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

  • Mid-Century Wall Shelf and Hook, 1970's
  • Mid-Century Wall Shelf and Hook, 1970's
  • Mid-Century Wall Shelf and Hook, 1970's
  • Mid-Century Wall Shelf and Hook, 1970's
H 9.85 in. W 27.56 in. D 8.27 in.
Set of Six Mid Century Wall Hooks, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very practical.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Plastic

  • Set of Six Mid Century Wall Hooks, 1970s
  • Set of Six Mid Century Wall Hooks, 1970s
  • Set of Six Mid Century Wall Hooks, 1970s
  • Set of Six Mid Century Wall Hooks, 1970s
H 1.97 in. W 6.7 in. D 1.19 in.
Mid Century Wall Coat Rack, Hooks, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare - elegant and representative.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

  • Mid Century Wall Coat Rack, Hooks, Italy, 1960s
  • Mid Century Wall Coat Rack, Hooks, Italy, 1960s
  • Mid Century Wall Coat Rack, Hooks, Italy, 1960s
  • Mid Century Wall Coat Rack, Hooks, Italy, 1960s
H 4.34 in. W 13.78 in. D 3.15 in.
Three Mid-Century Wall Coat Hooks, Aluminum, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of three beautiful wall hooks from the 1960s, made of aluminum. Made in Germany. In very good
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Wooden Coat Hook / ULUV, 1960's
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood - good condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

  • Mid Century Wooden Coat Hook / ULUV, 1960's
  • Mid Century Wooden Coat Hook / ULUV, 1960's
  • Mid Century Wooden Coat Hook / ULUV, 1960's
  • Mid Century Wooden Coat Hook / ULUV, 1960's
H 9.45 in. W 24.81 in. D 12.21 in.
Mid-Century Industrial Unfinished Metal and Mesh Multi-Hook Wall Rack
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Industrial patinated unfinished metal wall mounted coat / hat rack with three rows of
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo Hooks Attributed to Vittorio Bonacina
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of square Mid-Century bent bamboo wall mount coat hooks attributed to Vittorio Bonacina. In
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 4 Mid-Century Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning single hooks for individual attachment to the wall. Extremely rare and very very
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Coat Hook Riviera Style, 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern Riviera style rattan coat hook attributed to Franco Albini & Franca Helg
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grey Rattan Coat Hooks Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Vienna, AT
This mid century modern vintage grey rattan coat hooks by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Wall Hooks, 1950s, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of five wall hooks were made of solid blackened brass. Very good original vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Metal

Rattan Bamboo Italian Mid-Century Wall Mirror with Hooks, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
by woven rattan details and two hooks at both sides of a rectangular mirror Very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Set of Three Mid-Century Brass Coat Wall Hooks, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming set of three modernist brass wall hooks with decorative square plaques, displaying three
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Coat Hook by Franco Albini, Italy 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hook designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

French Mid-Century Eight-Light Forged Iron Chandelier with Hooks and Scrolls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Mid-Century eight-light chandelier. This French chandelier from the mid-20th century of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

One Austrian Mid-Century Brass Wall Hook by Hertha Baller, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
One (1) Austrian brass wall hook, executed in the 1950s by Baller, Austria. In good condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Brass

Set of 7 Mid-Century Massive Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different sizes, beautifully curved. A great set consisting of seven single hooks which can be
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different sizes, beautifully curved. A great set consisting of seven single hooks which can be
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Lacquered Aluminum Italian Coat Hooks, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four coat hooks in brass and lacquered aluminum, Italy, 1970s. This set is a wonderful
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Plastic Coat Rack Wall Hook Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat rack or wall hook from plastic in sky blue pastel color tone
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Plastic

Two Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
piece. We offer more Mid-Century brass wall hooks in our other listings.
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Three Mid-Century Modern Baller & Bosse Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Herta Baller, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Walter Bosse
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern XXL solid brass hooks designed and manufactured by Walter
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oval Rattan Solo Hook Coat Rack 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage solo coat hook or hat rack from rattan in soft brown color 1950s Italy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Double Hooks, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautifully curved. A great set consisting of four single hooks which can be set differently to
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Organic Vintage Rattan Duo Rattan Hooks Circular 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern organic pair of vintage rattan coat hooks circular like in brown color Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Modern Riviera Style Vintage Rattan Hooks Coat Rack 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage wall mounted coat hooks from rattan with two loops and two hooks
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Wall Hooks by Schönbuch, Germany, 1960s
By Schönbuch
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautifully curved. A great set consisting of eight single hooks which can be set differently to
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Oval Vintage Rattan Coat Wall Hooks, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hooks circa 1960, which was designed and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Coat Hook, 1960, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat hook model# 4650 designed by Carl Auböck and manufactured by Carl
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Coat Hook Carl Auböck 1960 Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage leather coat hook designed and executed by Carl Auböck workshop 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass black set of 3 wall hooks in animal form, 1950s, Austria. The wall
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Set of Eight Brass Hooks Carl Auböck 1950s Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of eight hooks from solid and partly blackened brass by Carl Auböck
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Beech Coat Rack Six Brass Hooks Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage original Carl Auböck coat rack or wardrobe from beech with six brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak Hanging Shelf with Hooks from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
with eight bronze hooks with cherub faces, and embellished with a decorative putti mount in the center
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Coat Rack with Carl Auboeck Hooks Vienna 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage walnut coat rack with 4 cast solid brass hooks, which was designed and
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack Beech Wardrobe with 8 Brass Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
and is equipped with eight lovely patinated „G-shaped“ solid brass / bronze hooks, which, we think
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Gilt Brass Swivel Four Hat-Coat Hooks Hall Tree
Located in Dallas, TX
hat and coat hooks. The elegant Art Deco hat rack is in excellent condition with a rich patinated gilt
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Arthur Court Soap Dish and Towel Hook, Signed, 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Arthur Court mask bathroom fixtures in cast aluminum. A towel hook
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Five Hollywood Regency Golden Wall Coat Hooks, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of five beautiful Midcentury Hollywood Regency style wall hooks from the 1970s. Made of
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Brass Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of brass wall hooks "Max & Moritz" was designed by Walter
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wall Beech Vintage Wardrobe with Brass Hooks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
hooks in two different shapes. The original wardrobe shows a great beloved patina. The vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Wooden Wall Hanger with Hooks in Green Yellow Ceramic, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Wall hanger in wood with hooks in green yellow ceramic, 1960s. Wall hanger with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Joe Colombo Style Coat Tree Hook Rack Umbrella Stan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age Joe Colombo style coat tree umbrella stand. Item features
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Coat Stand with Metal Coat Hooks, Austria, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage oak wall-mounted wardrobe or coat rack with nine loose black lacquered
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook "monkey" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

  • Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
  • Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
  • Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
  • Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
H 7.49 in. W 1.58 in. D 0.79 in.
Set of Five Coat Wall Hooks, Black and Red, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five Bosse Baller Era style wall hooks, made in the 1950s. They are made of Brass with
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Up to Five Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to five beautiful modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Up to Six Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to six beautiful and elegant modernist brass wall hooks in the style of Carl Aubock. Executed in
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of four Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, 1950, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern vintage set of four wall hooks by Herta Baller 1950, Austria, was made of
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Lot of Five Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Wall Coat Hooks, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lot of five 1970s wall coat or clothes hooks. Nice addition to your room, entry hall or just for
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Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Book Wall Hook
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple yet solid wood wall hook made in the US.    
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and...

Materials

Walnut

  • Book Wall Hook
  • Book Wall Hook
  • Book Wall Hook
  • Book Wall Hook
H 12 in. W 1.25 in. D 1.25 in.
Azucena Coat Hooks
By Azucena
Located in London, GB
Azucena coat hooks by Lugi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, circa 1950. Original condition with lovely
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

  • Azucena Coat Hooks
  • Azucena Coat Hooks
  • Azucena Coat Hooks
  • Azucena Coat Hooks
H 12.41 in. W 31.11 in. D 6.5 in.
Baiting The Hook
By Revere Wistehuff
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Revere F. Wistehuff was one of the central group of cover artists in the New Rochelle Art Colony in the 1920's, '30s, '40s which i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

  • Baiting The Hook
  • Baiting The Hook
  • Baiting The Hook
  • Baiting The Hook
H 20.50 in. W 16.50 in.
Antique Metal Pulley Hook
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Metal Pulley Hook, circa 1960. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Metal

  • Antique Metal Pulley Hook
  • Antique Metal Pulley Hook
  • Antique Metal Pulley Hook
  • Antique Metal Pulley Hook
H 12.21 in. W 5.52 in. D 3.94 in.
Brass Coat Wall Hooks
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured in Austria in the 1950s.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

  • Brass Coat Wall Hooks
  • Brass Coat Wall Hooks
  • Brass Coat Wall Hooks
  • Brass Coat Wall Hooks
H 5.52 in. W 1.19 in. D 3.15 in.
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Coat Rack with 4 Hooks and Top Shelf for Bags,Italy 50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Wood coat rack from the Mid 20th century It is a coat rack with a very sophisticated, elegant
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Rubber

Vintage American Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Hook carpet from the mid-20th century.
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

  • Vintage American Hook Rug
  • Vintage American Hook Rug
  • Vintage American Hook Rug
  • Vintage American Hook Rug
W 105 in. L 137 in.
Vintage American Hook Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American hook carpet from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

  • Vintage American Hook Rug
  • Vintage American Hook Rug
  • Vintage American Hook Rug
  • Vintage American Hook Rug
W 107 in. L 110 in.
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Mid Century Hooks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid century hooks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century hooks — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 617 antique and vintage mid century hooks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century hooks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century hooks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau mid century hooks are of considerable interest. Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Carl Auböck each produced beautiful mid century hooks that are worth considering.

How Much are Mid Century Hooks?

Prices for mid century hooks start at $56 and top out at $10,180 with the average selling for $457.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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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    Mid-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.
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    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-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.
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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.
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    Most 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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    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.