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Spanish Revival Century Furniture Oak Side Chair Cognac Leather Nailhead Details
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Spanish Revival Century Furniture side chair comprised of a dark stained oak
Category
Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.5 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Industrial Adjustable Swivel Chair By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, swivel, drafting chair by Toledo Metal Furniture Co., circa 1940's features a muted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Zebra Print Industrial Shop Stools By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of tall, industrial, shop stools by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. are bar height. The pair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair Of Industrial Drafting Stools By Toledo Metal Furniture Co
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of iconic, industrial drafting stools by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. circa 1940's feature
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair Of Industrial Adjustable Drafting Stools By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1940's industrial drafting stools by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. feature height adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Metal
Toledo Metal Furniture Industrial Adjustable Stools, Set of Twelve
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
approximately 34" at its highest setting. Several examples still retain the original Toledo, The Toledo Metal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Vintage Doehler Metal Furniture Co Adjustable Medical Dental Work Drafting Table
By Doehler Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
settings, metal frame, (3) removable surfaces. Circa early to mid-20th century. Measurements: 32.5 - 49" H
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 45 in D 14 in
Tall Industrial Shop Stool by Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, industrial, shop stool by the Toledo Furniture Co., features a green painted steel frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Walnut "Tivoli" Hutch by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
their distinctive mid-century "Tivoli" series, features timeless vintage style in spades. A beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950's Regency Metal Tole Painted Wheat Table Lamps Pair
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in North Fort Myers, US
Presenting a pair of vintage metal tole table lamps, vibrantly painted with a wheat motif in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Louvered Walnut Nightstands by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add some funky '50s flair into any space with these mid-century vintage boomerang end tables from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Baker Furniture Mid Century Oak Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Mid Century Oak Credenza
This credenza measures: 75.75 wide x 18 deep x 31.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Vintage "Tivoli" Dresser by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture, Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mesmerize your house guests or visitors with the magic of mid-century American wood grain. Generous
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Vintage Walnut Gentleman's Chest by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add some funky '50s flair into any space with this mid-century vintage boomerang gentleman's chest
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Benck Fine Furniture
By Benck Fine Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage cane front coffee table by Benck Fine Furniture of New York. Featuring inlayed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of six mid century dining chairs by Lane Furniture feature vintage burnt orange upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Dresser by National Furniture Co
By National Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern dresser with nine drawers. Metal drawer pulls and walnut wood grain
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Royal Metal Company
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vinyl cushions. These sturdy and stylish mid-century lounge chairs are sure to compliment any modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Cal-Style Furniture Art Deco Metal Frame Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Cal-Style Furniture Art Deco Metal Frame Lounge Arm Chair. Item features chanel
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 2 in
Baker Furniture American Mid-Century Walnut, Leather, and Brass Faux Bamboo Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut desk with a black leather top and three drawers with rounded wooden
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30 in W 48 in D 24.25 in
Italian small armchair, white boucle
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Italian manufacture armchair reupholstered with a white bouclé fabric. Perfect for any kind of space,
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Walnut & Rosewood "Tuxedo" Sideboard by Lane Furniture c. 1961
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
even the biggest dinner parties. This elegant mid-century American design features a deep chocolate
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Cal-Style Furniture Art Deco Metal Frame Lounge Arm Chairs B - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Cal-Style Furniture Art Deco Metal Frame Lounge Arm Chairs B - Pair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 2 in
Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern original Lee Woodard side chairs with gilt and red painted finish. These
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
West Michigan Furniture Company American Mid-Century Burl Laminate Campaign Desk
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular campaign desk with a burl wood laminate top with two drawers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Laminate, Burl
H 28.25 in W 54.25 in D 24 in
Pair Century Burled Burl Wood & Brass End Side Tables Nightstands
By Century Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Marked Century inside of drawer. These have there original burl burled walnut wood finish. Minor
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Four Drawer Dresser by Mengel Furniture- attr. Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
them a pioneer in the furniture industry, particularly during the mid-20th century when modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Asian Tansu Style Burl Nightstands - a Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Elkton, MD
These vintage tansu style nightstands exude luxury with their burl wood construction and brass fittings. Versatile enough to serve as side tables, they feature multiple drawers and o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dressers
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Art Metal Inc Jamestown NY Brushed Bronze Metal Side Chairs, a Pair
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Art Metal Inc Jamestown NY Brushed bronze metal side chairs, a pair. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 18 in D 21 in
1940's Industrial Era Mid-Century Modern Royal Metal Daybed
By Kem Weber, Wolfgang Hoffmann, Royal Metal Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Metal Manufacturing Company with the original label still intact. It has the original tan naugahyde
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
the ancient art form of decorated furniture.
Handmade with meticulous care, each desk is a true
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Teak Wood Inlay Arrow Work Desk
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
variations.
7. The texture and finish of the furniture are natural.
8. Metal Knobs.
9. Manufacturing time: 2
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Style Cumberland Large Rectangular Cambridge Metal Bench
By Cumberland Furniture
Located in Secaucus, NJ
room or bedroom.
Inspired by mid-century designs, a simple and elegant design will complement any
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Mixed Metal Abstract Assemblage
Located in west palm beach, FL
Mid-Century Mixed Metal Abstract Assemblage on wood frame. Beautiful hand placed detail using
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Columbian Blue & White Marbled Granite Enamel Roasting Pan 20"
By Columbian Metal Craftsmen
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare mid century large oval size Columbian turkey roasting pan or pot featuring enameled blue and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Mid-Century Walnut Six Drawer High Chests
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
2 Mid-Century walnut high chests / dressers with six drawers mounted with X-shaped brass drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 45 in W 40 in D 21 in
Italian mid-century modern Outdoor coffe tables in white metal by Emu, 1960s
By EMU Furniture
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Outdoor coffe tables in white metal by Emu, 1960s
Set of 8 round coffee
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Patio or Garden Furniture, 1950s, Austria
By Stanislaus Karasek & Co. 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern white metal vintage seating group or garden furniture, which were designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 46.06 in D 22.44 in
Mid Century Modernist Rectangular Chrome Bookends by Smith Metal Arts
By Smith Metal Arts, William Sklaroff
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of modernist chrome bookends by Smith Metal Arts. These sizeable pieces of chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Baker Furniture Company Brass Tables Mid Century Two-Tiered Glass Shelves 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Camden, ME
Baker Furniture Company pair of faux bamboo brass two-tiered glass top side tables in bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Walnut Bachelor’s Chest by Jack Cartwright for Founder’s Furniture
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic Three Drawer Bachelors Chest designed by Jack Cartwright for Founder’s Furniture Co, 1960’s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Large Rectangular Cambridge Metal Bench by Cumberland
By Cumberland Furniture
Located in Secaucus, NJ
: Modern-Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Model: Cambridge Bench # 2375
Designed by Cumberland Furniture
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 17 in W 72 in D 20 in
Vintage Art Deco Industrial Metal Dresser by Simmons Furniture
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dresser manufactured by the Simmons Furniture Company of Chicago. This sturdy and squat case piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Sheet Metal
Vintage Metal Stable Sign, mid-20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Metal Stable Sign, mid-20th Century. A sheet metal sign of a horse head profile. Original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Signs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Mid-Century Metal Center Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique metal table features asian inspired top, as well as ornate rolled metal accenting. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal and Glass Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking vintage table combines an angular metal frame with glass shelving for a design full
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
Bassett Furniture Sideboard
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bassett Furniture mid-century modern credenza with cabinet and drawer storage. Made for their
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Hanging Chrome Metal Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Funky and unique overnight lightning solution perfect for the home or office. Five mug-like shades attached to long, curved pipes drop down from the ceiling to bring ample light into...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair White Painted Metal Garden Chairs, American mid 20th Century
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in South Salem, NY
leisurely outdoor lounging, with a touch of retro charm. Embodying the spirit of mid-century craftsmanship
Category
Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair White Painted Metal Garden Chairs, American mid 20th Century
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in South Salem, NY
leisurely outdoor lounging, with a touch of retro charm. Embodying the spirit of mid-century craftsmanship
Category
Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair White Painted Metal Garden Chairs, American mid 20th Century
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in South Salem, NY
leisurely outdoor lounging, with a touch of retro charm. Embodying the spirit of mid-century craftsmanship
Category
Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Dunbar Furniture Mid-Century Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mid-Century three seat sofa in a sandy beige and white woven upholstery similar to a boucle. Three
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lane Furniture "Tower Suite" Oak & Rosewood Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of their iconic mid-century "Tower Suite" collection, it features a ridged rosewood accent with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Chrome Round Tubular Armchair by Royal Metal
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
period between Art Deco and Mid-century design.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Metal Model Airplane
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century metal model airplane with propellers mounted on a ½ globe base (with a light
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
Rolling Leather Ottoman by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Furniture Co. Featuring a wonderful tufted leather cushion and lovely brass casters, this stool is a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Reggiani Metal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1950s lantern with metal circular slat design suspended from a fabric stem with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal Floor Lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Metal Floor Lamp
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Johnson Handley Furniture Co.
By Handley Johnson Handley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sideboard by Johnson Handley Furniture Co. is built with Mid-Century Modern quality and style. Please
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Travertine
Mid century Metal Brutalist floor lamp
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stylish mid century Brutalist metal stemmed floor lamp. It is in clean condition with a
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Metal Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mid century metal furniture for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every item from our selection of mid century metal furniture was constructed with great care. Find 44182 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century metal furniture now, or shop our selection of 1258 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 15th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of mid century metal furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of mid century metal furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Metal Furniture?
Prices for a piece of mid century metal furniture start at $1 and top out at $1,182,553 with the average selling for $1,902.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, 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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. 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.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, 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 — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Metal 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.
- 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. - 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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