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Japan Issue Fortune Magazine Cover Proposal Japanese Mid-Century Illustration
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
Japan Issue Fortune Magazine Cover Proposal Japanese Mid-Century Illustration Antonio Petruccelli
Category

1930s American Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board, Gouache

Moby Dick 4 original mid century illustrations for Herman Melville's masterpiece
By Rockwell Kent
Located in Norwich, GB
A stunning ensemble of fiour original mid century illustrations for Herman Melville's "Moby Dick
Category

1940s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Paper

Harbor Scene - Golden Gate Bridge, Mid-Century Illustration, Female Illustrator
Located in Miami, FL
Original mid-century illustration for the children's book "Good Work" by John G. McCullough, Young
Category

1940s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Glamorous Redhead Iconic Mid-Century Illustration
By Al Parker
Located in Miami, FL
- The 1950s. Al Parker is a giant in the history of American Illustration. He possesses all of the
Category

1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books
By Art Seiden
Located in Miami, FL
illustration field he did corporate and advertising work for some of the largest companies in America: Phillip
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Cute Cow Milks into Bottle. Mid Century Illustration
By George Giusti
Located in Miami, FL
designer and sculptor who's simplified style is emblematic of mid-century design. Signed lower right
Category

1950s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Mid Century Illustration Town Corner Of The French Village
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Voyeur chair. Romantic Couple Kissing and Embracing, Mid Century Illustration
By Alex Ross
Located in Miami, FL
Alexander Sharpe Ross gives us a voyeur view of an attractive couple kissing and embracing on a couch. Sharpe's radical use of composition is on full display. He places an ornate woo...
Category

1950s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Gouache, Board

Beautiful Blond Hair and Blue Eyed Woman - Mid Century Illustration
By Coby Whitmore
Located in Miami, FL
This brilliantly rendered female portrait by a major American post-war illustrator known for his stunningly glamorous women. Notice how all the elements of the composition work tog...
Category

1960s American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Fiberboard, Gouache, Graphite

Framed Still Life Illustration of Blue and Yellow Irises
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century illustration / watercolor of a bouquet of blue and yellow irises in a burgundy and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Still Life Illustration of Blue and Yellow Irises
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century illustration / watercolor of a bouquet of blue and yellow irises in a burgundy and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paper

Framed Illustration of a Budding Flower Branch
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century illustration / watercolor painting of a flowering tree branch with pink flowers and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Illustration of a Budding Flower Branch
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century illustration / watercolor painting of a flowering tree branch with pink flowers and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Still Life Illustration of Yellow Flowers Purple Wisteria Vines
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century illustration / watercolor of a bouquet of yellow flowers and leaves and purple wisteria
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Koln Cologne Cathedral Germany Mid-Century Modern
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Koln / Cologne featuring a stunning mid-century illustration by
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Carel Weight ARA, RBA (1908-1997) - 1962 Lithograph Poster, Cup Tie
Located in Corsham, GB
A magnificent mid-century illustration of a football match in the late evening sun. Figures line
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Seductive Femme Fatale Kim Novak Look-a-like Illustration in Red
By Coby Whitmore
Located in Miami, FL
be one of the most iconic works in all of mid-century illustration. Work is simply framed.
Category

1950s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

How Sure Can You Be? McCall's Magazine Illustration of Loving Couple
By Alex Ross
Located in Miami, FL
rendered narrative portraits that drive this mid-century illustration masterpiece. The disposition of the
Category

1940s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Original Vintage Travel Poster Koln Cologne Cathedral Church Of Saint Peter Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Koln / Cologne featuring a stunning mid-century illustration by
Category

Vintage 1950s German Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster For The GKF Exhibition Hand And Machine Stedelijk Museum
Located in London, GB
Museum in Amsterdam featuring a mid-century illustration of a hand in black with a finger pointing up
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage London Transport Poster Royal Guard Buckingham Palace Design
By John Bainbridge
Located in London, GB
Original vintage London Transport poster featuring a colourful mid-century illustration by the
Category

Vintage 1950s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Das Volk Socialist Press Festival News Midcentury Modern
Located in London, GB
Erfurt Germany featuring a colourful and fun mid-century illustration of a smiling family with a mother
Category

Vintage 1950s German Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Australian Airline Travel Poster for Qantas - At Your Command!
By Mandson
Located in London, GB
and Tasman Empire Airways Ltd. Great mid century illustration featuring a smartly dressed smiling lady
Category

Vintage 1950s Australian Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage London Transport Poster by Henrion Visitor's London Guide Book
Located in London, GB
notable graphic designer Frederic Henri Kay Henrion (1914-1990) featuring a surreal mid-century
Category

Vintage 1950s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Woman Baking, Redbook Illustration, Mid - Century
By Lorraine Fox
Located in Miami, FL
Signed lower right, unframed - Interior Illustration for Redbook Magazine
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches - blue square
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 19.5 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josin...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid- Century Fashion Illustration - Neiman Marcus ?
By Marjorie Ullberg
Located in Miami, FL
1950's elegant fashion models pose depicted for a designer clothing line for a major San Francisco department store - Perhaps Neiman Marcus. Estate Signature Stamp lower right. Unf...
Category

1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Sir Norman Hartnell, Mid-20th Century Fashion Illustration
Located in London, GB
A mid-1960s fashion illustration: Sir Norman Hartnell (1901-1979), H.M. Queen Elizabeth's Couturier
Category

Mid-20th Century English Drawings

Sir Norman Hartnellm Mid-20th Century Fashion Illustration
Located in London, GB
A mid-1960s fashion illustration: Sir Norman Hartnell (1901-1979), H.M. Queen Elizabeth's Couturier
Category

Mid-20th Century English Drawings

Mid Century French Illustration Viola Canina Watercolour Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Botanical Sketch Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Yellow Daffodil Watercolour Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of Butterflies Wallpaper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch pink plant pot
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Flower Pot by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel on paper, unframed painting: 19 x 25 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josine Vigno...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

"Successful Campaign" Mid Century Short Story Illustration Original
Located in Soquel, CA
A mid-century American Impressionist oil painting depicting two men with an American Flag in the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ballantine Beer Ad. Mid-Century American Illustration
Located in Miami, FL
Only Ballantine Ale Brews "Brewer's Gold," ad illustration appeared in the major magazines of the
Category

1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Gouache

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Outdoor Wildlife
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wildlife by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 14 x 18 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josine ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid-Century Wooden Illustration of Prague, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of veneer - picture is made of plywood and veneer - good, original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Plywood

'Simply Fabulous Transformation', Illustration Art, Canada, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
'Simply Fabulous Transformation' - exceptional mid-century cartoon style illustration art - gouache
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Devastation - Mid Century Figurative Illustration Grayscale Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
, 1895-1984). This grayscale painting was created as an original illustration for a short story, circa
Category

1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cardboard, Acrylic

Sir Norman Hartnell, A Mid-20th Century Fashion Illustration
Located in London, GB
A mid-1960s fashion illustration: Sir Norman Hartnell (1901-1979), H.M. Queen Elizabeth's Couturier
Category

Mid-20th Century English Drawings

Mid Century French Illustration Yellow Pink Flower Watercolour Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration White Blossom Flower Watercolour Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
White Flower Sketch Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Blue Leafs Design Wallpaper Design
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer, Oil on Oak Panel Portrait, 16th Century
Located in London, GB
counterchanged. This painting appears to derive, like all other portraits of Chaucer, from an illustration in an
Category

16th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of Tortoise Style Wallpaper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tortoise Wallapaper by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 20 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Jos...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Of Colourful Flower Wallpaper Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wallpaper Sketch by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) pastel/watercolor paper, unframed painting: 19 x 25 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josine Vi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Oil Pastel

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Bright Flower Types
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Flower Sketches by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 19 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Oil Pastel

Mid Century French Colorful Illustration Sketches Of Different Fruits
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fruit Medley by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 20 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Jos...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Oil Pastel

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Colorful Jug Designs
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Designs by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 20 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josine V...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Different Butterflies & Insects
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Butterflies by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 19 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Oil Pastel

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Different Colorful Birds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bird Sketches by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 20 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Jo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

"Yellow Daises" - Watercolor on Illustration Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant, saturated watercolor of yellow daises and other flowers by Walnut Creek, California artist Olga Degles (French/American, 1911-1999). Several daisies are depicted against a d...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Illustration Board, Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Mythical Kings and Queens Interior Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Leafs On Purple Paper Wallpaper Design
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

"Happy Family", Mid Century Sepia Figurative Interior Scene, Illustration Art
Located in Soquel, CA
"Happy Family", Mid Century Sepia Figurative Interior Scene, Illustration Art by Charles Kinghan
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Sticky Monkey Flower, Big Sur" - Mid Century Botanical Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid-century ink brush botanical illustration titled "Sticky Monkey Flower, Big Sur" by
Category

1940s American Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Love Story Couple in Romantic Bliss Illustration - Mid Century
By Joe Bowler
Located in Miami, FL
illustration seems effortlessly created. Its very loose quick style disguises years of formal academic training
Category

1950s Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pencil, Gouache, Graphite

Portrait of a Woman, Woman's Magazine Illustration Mid Century
By Edwin Georgi
Located in Miami, FL
Portrait of a Woman Mixed media on board , Redbook magazine interior illustration done in the
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of Tigers In Tropical Wallpaper Design
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Champagne for the Honeymoon
By Pruett Alexander Carter
Located in Miami, FL
Signed lower right Redbook Magazine illustration Charming and wonderfully rendered in mid-century
Category

1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Mid Century Illustrations For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid century illustrations available on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, Modern and Art Deco versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid century illustrations available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, brown, red and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Marjorie Ullberg, Calvin Anderson, Clyde F. Seavey Sr., George Wachsteter and René Genis are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, watercolor and gouache, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Mid Century Illustrations?

Mid century illustrations can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $922, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.
Questions About Mid Century Illustrations
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    To 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A 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 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 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 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.