What is the difference between mid-century and mid-century modern?

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.

Why is mid century modern popular?

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.

Is rattan mid-century modern?

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.

Is Mondrian mid century modern?

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.

Is mid-century modern timeless?

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.

What does mid century modern mean?

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.

What is mid century modern furniture?

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.

Is Eames mid-century modern?

Yes, 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.

What years are mid century modern?

The 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.

Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?

Mid-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.

What year is mid-century modern furniture?

There 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.

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

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.

What defines mid-century modern furniture?

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

What color wood is mid-century modern?

There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

Is a tulip table mid century modern?

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.

Is Art Deco mid-century modern?

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.

What are the defining characteristics of mid-century modern design?

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.

What color should I paint my mid century modern home?

There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.

What defines mid-century modern home decor?

Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?

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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MId-Century Modern Vintage PET Radio Evaporated Milk Advertising

$145

H 3.75 in Dm 3 in

MId-Century Modern Vintage PET Radio Evaporated Milk Advertising

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage PET evaporated milk radio. Vintage mId-century modern advertising

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Plastic

1950s Modern Advertising Letter Opener Hill Desk Accessory

$100

H 7.5 in W 2 in D 0.25 in

1950s Modern Advertising Letter Opener Hill Desk Accessory

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mid-Century Modern Advertising Letter Opener by Hill. The letter opener has the original cover in

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Folk Art Eno Antacid Advertising Sign

$1,495

H 24 in W 31 in D 4.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Folk Art Eno Antacid Advertising Sign

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This advertising sign was made during the 1960s in the Mid-Century Modern style and likely

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Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Plastic, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Advertising Cabinet Leukoplast Beiersdorf, 1950s

$721Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.66 in W 17.33 in D 6.7 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Advertising Cabinet Leukoplast Beiersdorf, 1950s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful and rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage cabinet. Striking German design from the 1950s

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Vintage Metal Advertising Sign with Light, Mid-Century Modern, UK

$2,703

H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 7.49 in

Vintage Metal Advertising Sign with Light, Mid-Century Modern, UK

Located in Barcelona, ES

Vintage metal advertising sign with light. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1990. In original

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1990s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Bottle Shaped Ice Bucket Tia Maria Advertising

$295

H 27.5 in Dm 13 in

Mid-Century Modern Bottle Shaped Ice Bucket Tia Maria Advertising

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous advertising ice bucket. Tia Maria a Jamaican liqueur. Authentic in a copy of the original

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century American Monumental Advertising Baseball Bat

$2,250

H 4.75 in W 72 in D 2.5 in

Mid-Century American Monumental Advertising Baseball Bat

Located in Queens, NY

American advertising display sign of an over-sized ash wood baseball bat with an engraved wood

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Leather, Wood, Ash

Italian mid-century red modern graphic Ceat advertising sign, 1950s

$961

H 47.84 in W 31.89 in D 0.79 in

Italian mid-century red modern graphic Ceat advertising sign, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern red graphic Ceat advertising sign, 1950s Rectangular aluminum sign or

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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Art

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Aluminum

Emile DeschlerPhotos of Advertising- Original Photograph by Emile Deschler - Mid-20th Century, Mid-20th Century

$240

H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in

Photos of Advertising- Original Photograph by Emile Deschler - Mid-20th Century

By Emile Deschler

Located in Roma, IT

Photos of Advertising Studios is an Original Photograph realized by Emile Deschler (1910-1991

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Mid-20th Century Modern Photography

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Photographic Paper

Mid Century Danish Design Furniture Advertising Posters by Paul Salomonsen

$1,500 / set

H 40 in W 25 in D 1 in

Mid Century Danish Design Furniture Advertising Posters by Paul Salomonsen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of fabulous black and white Danish design advertising posters photographed by Paul Salomonsen

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Mid-Century Original Vintage Swiss Advertising Poster Piatti BASLER RABATTMARKE

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 50.4 in W 35.44 in D 0 in

Mid-Century Original Vintage Swiss Advertising Poster Piatti BASLER RABATTMARKE

By Celestino Piatti

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Piatti's distinctive style is characterised by clean lines, bold colours, and a profound sense of harmony. Whether he was creating book covers, posters, or corporate logos, his desig...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper, Linen

Mid-Century Original French Advertising Poster, 'DD' Socks by Francis Martocq

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 64.97 in W 49.22 in D 0.04 in

Mid-Century Original French Advertising Poster, 'DD' Socks by Francis Martocq

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Mid-Century Original French Advertising Poster, 'DD' Socks by Francis Martocq This poster is

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Mid-Century Original French Advertising Poster, 'BENDIX' by H. MORVAN, 1965

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 45.28 in W 61.03 in D 0.04 in

Mid-Century Original French Advertising Poster, 'BENDIX' by H. MORVAN, 1965

By Hervé Morvan

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Mid-Century Original French Advertising Poster, 'BENDIX' by H. MORVAN, 1965 This poster was

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Mid 20th Century Kodak English Advertising Enamel Sign For Train Rides

$1,345Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 0.2 in

Mid 20th Century Kodak English Advertising Enamel Sign For Train Rides

Located in Crespières, FR

, dating from mid 20th century. This Kodak advertising sign was placed at the entrance of rail station

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Embossed Dekalb Hybrid Corn Advertising Farm or Mercantile Sign

$899

H 13.25 in W 19.25 in D 0.25 in

Mid-Century Embossed Dekalb Hybrid Corn Advertising Farm or Mercantile Sign

By St. Thomas Metal Signs

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

dates to approximately 1958 and done in the period Mid=Century Modern style. The sign is composed of

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Mid-Century Hand Painted Bull's Head Butcher's Shop Advertising Wall Sculpture

$2,495

H 12.25 in W 14 in D 15 in

Mid-Century Hand Painted Bull's Head Butcher's Shop Advertising Wall Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

generic advertising wall decoration from a butcher shop. This head is hand painted in a whimsical Folk Art

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Fiberglass

Early 20th Century Butlins Lithograph Advertising Poster

$1,092

H 37 in W 22 in D 1 in

Early 20th Century Butlins Lithograph Advertising Poster

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Butlins lithograph advertising poster A charming, fun, and rare example of a

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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

To Live Long - Advertising Print - Half of 20th Century, Half of 20th Century

$420

H 5.52 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in

To Live Long - Advertising Print - Half of 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

To live long - Advertising Print is an original artwork realized in the half of 20th Century. A

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Large advertising letter

$570

H 5.12 in Dm 33.08 in

Large advertising letter

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Large advertising letter O with blue neon light. Created in acryl. Diameter: 84cm. Height: 13cm

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Acrylic

Vintage martini advertising statue, 1960s

$474

H 43 in W 45 in D 23 in

Vintage martini advertising statue, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rare plaster advertising sculpture depicting a Martini Jockey sitting next to a martini sign on a

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs

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Plaster

Vintage Bata Shoes Canvas Poster, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

$709Sale Price|21% Off

H 52.37 in W 37.8 in D 0.4 in

Vintage Bata Shoes Canvas Poster, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage Bata Shoes Canvas Poster, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s Original Advertising Vintage Poster of

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Canvas

Bibendum Michelin Man Advertising Sculpture

$6,600

H 22 in W 10 in D 7 in

Bibendum Michelin Man Advertising Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

iron mid-century Bibendum figure. England, circa 1960’s. Dimensions: 10" W x 7" D x 22" H; diameter

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Framed with 3 Advertising Blotters

$420

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in

Framed with 3 Advertising Blotters

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Framed with 3 advertising blotters from the 20th century. Measures: H: 40 cm, W: 30 cm, D: 1 cm.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Rare Charles Eames Herman Miller "Design of the Century" Advertising Poster

$895

H 37.13 in W 25.13 in D 0.75 in

Rare Charles Eames Herman Miller "Design of the Century" Advertising Poster

By Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

An extremely rare Charles Eames "Design of the Century" advertising poster By Herman Miller

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Oak, Paper

Vintage Two-Sided Hood’s Ice Cream Advertising Sign

$750Sale Price|21% Off

H 32.5 in W 21 in D 23 in

Vintage Two-Sided Hood’s Ice Cream Advertising Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, embodying the character of mid-century American roadside advertising. Double-sided, designed to be placed

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

Oversized Chocolate Advertising Poster, Belgium, 1999

$250

H 0.1 in W 46.9 in D 68.5 in

Oversized Chocolate Advertising Poster, Belgium, 1999

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Oversized chocolate advertising poster, Belgium, 1999. One of three very rare large advertising

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1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Original vintage advertising poster - 'Upravite rychle'

$1,072

H 33.63 in W 23.88 in D 1.38 in

Original vintage advertising poster - 'Upravite rychle'

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

An original vintage advertising poster from Czechoslavakia for sea fish. The names of the sea fish

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Sunshine Beer Advertising Poster, 1960's

$175

H 13.25 in W 18 in D 0.13 in

Vintage Sunshine Beer Advertising Poster, 1960's

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sunshine Beer Advertising Poster, 1960's Sunshine Brewing Company, Reading, Pennsylvania

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Rare Vintage Nokia Logo Advertising light sign

$1,201

H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 in

Rare Vintage Nokia Logo Advertising light sign

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Finland / 1995 / Nokia Advertising light sign / plastic / Postmodern / Vintage Rare wall-mounted

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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s

$2,645

H 20.08 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s This old BAT (British American Tobacco

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

2 Laurent Perrier Exhibition Advertising Table Lamps

$1,649

H 26 in Dm 16 in

2 Laurent Perrier Exhibition Advertising Table Lamps

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

2 Laurent Perrier Exhibition Advertising Table Lamps 2 Perrier Laurent Champagne Cuveé Advertising

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Giovanola Vintage Advertising Poster, Textile Company, Italy, 1960s

$600

H 40.56 in W 29.14 in D 0.4 in

Giovanola Vintage Advertising Poster, Textile Company, Italy, 1960s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Giovanola Vintage Advertising Poster, Textile Company, Italy, 1960s A beautiful 1960s original

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper, Canvas

Guy NicodMartini Advertising Design Extra Dry Cocktail French Modernist Gouache

$818

H 15.75 in W 11.75 in

Martini Advertising Design Extra Dry Cocktail French Modernist Gouache

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

, this piece demonstrates Nicod’s ability to capture the spirit of modern advertising, where clarity

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Martini Rossi advertising sculpture or bust, 1960s

$404

H 14.57 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Martini Rossi advertising sculpture or bust, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Cool advertising sculpture or bust for Martini & Rossi to display a bottle in shops. Great to use

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Original Monk Statue "Mönchshofbräu" Beer Advertising Statue, 1930s

$460

H 22 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

Original Monk Statue "Mönchshofbräu" Beer Advertising Statue, 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful Monk Statue as Beer Advertising. Made for the famous Moenchshof Brewery in Kulmbach

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper, Plaster

Guy NicodChallenge Martini International French Modernist Sports Advertising Style Poster

$893

H 15.75 in W 11.75 in

Challenge Martini International French Modernist Sports Advertising Style Poster

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Challenge Martini International, a fencing tournament held in Paris during the mid-20th century. The poster

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Midcentury Era Chesterfield Cigarette Metal Tobacciana Advertising Sign

$999

H 29.25 in W 23.5 in D 0.38 in

Midcentury Era Chesterfield Cigarette Metal Tobacciana Advertising Sign

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This midcentury period embossed and painted tin advertising sign was made for the Liggett and Myers

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

1980 Giant Advertising Vintage Wood Black Paintbrush

$1,682

H 70.87 in Dm 3.15 in

1980 Giant Advertising Vintage Wood Black Paintbrush

Located in Brescia, IT

Giant Paintbrush 1980 Black Laquered Wood, Aluminum and Bristles

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Advertising Bottle, Giant Perfume Bottle, Guerlain Perfume, Chamade, Crystal.

$6,609

H 19.3 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in

Advertising Bottle, Giant Perfume Bottle, Guerlain Perfume, Chamade, Crystal.

By Maison Guerlain

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Advertising bottle, giant perfume bottle, Guerlain perfume, Chamade, crystal, circa 1960

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Perfume Bottle, Giant, Vanderbilt Perfume Advertising Bottle, Gloria Vanderbilt.

$2,643

H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in

Perfume Bottle, Giant, Vanderbilt Perfume Advertising Bottle, Gloria Vanderbilt.

By Gloria Vanderbilt

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Perfume bottle, giant, Vanderbilt perfume advertising bottle, Gloria Vanderbilt, crystal, circa

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Original Vintage Advertising Poster, 'PORSCHE' BY Hanns Lohrer, 1962

$7,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 46.74 in W 33.08 in D 0 in

Original Vintage Advertising Poster, 'PORSCHE' BY Hanns Lohrer, 1962

By Hanns Lohrer

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Original Vintage Advertising Poster, 'PORSCHE' BY Hanns Lohrer, 1962 This is an original poster

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Large Enamel Advertising Sign for Player’s Tobacco, 1950

$996

H 21.07 in W 57.09 in D 0.08 in

Large Enamel Advertising Sign for Player’s Tobacco, 1950

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Large Enamel advertising sign for Player’s tobacco, 1950 Vintage decorative 'Player's' Tobacco

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Enamel

Original Vintage Advertising Poster, Boris Bucan Televizija Zagreb

$3,110

H 80.32 in W 76.38 in D 0 in

Original Vintage Advertising Poster, Boris Bucan Televizija Zagreb

By Boris Bucan

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Boris Bucan was an internationally renowned graphic designer from Croatia. His graphic work has been widely exhibited all over the world. This is an original vintage poster which is...

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Mid-20th Century Croatian Modern Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster America Sabena Belgian Airlines

$756

H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster America Sabena Belgian Airlines

By Gaston van den Eynde

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster - nach Amerika Sabena Belgische Fluglinien / America by

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Rene Gruau Original Vintage Poster Advertising, 'Bemberg', c. 1970

$2,500

H 55.12 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in

Rene Gruau Original Vintage Poster Advertising, 'Bemberg', c. 1970

By René Gruau

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Rene Gruau Original Vintage Poster Advertising, 'Bemberg', c. 1970 Artist Rene Gruau Condition

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Guy NicodMartini and Rossi Bitter Vintage Advertising Design French Modernist Gouache

$941

H 15.75 in W 11.75 in

Martini and Rossi Bitter Vintage Advertising Design French Modernist Gouache

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

energy of mid-century French commercial art. The composition centres on a tall red bottle of Bitter, its

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Guy NicodMartini and Rossi Bitter French Modernist Cocktail Advertising Style Painting

$852

H 15.75 in W 11.75 in

Martini and Rossi Bitter French Modernist Cocktail Advertising Style Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

elegant and graphic, highlighting the sophistication of mid-century cocktail culture. At the center, a

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Guy NicodMartini and Rossi Bitter Vintage Cocktail Advertising French Modernist Gouache

$928

H 15.75 in W 11.75 in

Martini and Rossi Bitter Vintage Cocktail Advertising French Modernist Gouache

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

, associated with aperitif culture, cocktail parties, and modern leisure. For collectors of vintage advertising

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Guy NicodVintage French Advertising Poster Design Martini and Rossi Bitter Cocktail

$934

H 15.75 in W 11.75 in

Vintage French Advertising Poster Design Martini and Rossi Bitter Cocktail

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

advertising, mid-century design, or drinks-related art, this piece captures the glamour and conviviality of

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Large MCM Advertising Desk Pad on Wood Truck "Mitchell"

$275

H 4.75 in W 8.75 in D 3 in

Large MCM Advertising Desk Pad on Wood Truck "Mitchell"

Located in San Diego, CA

A super cool and hard to find large MCM advertising desk pad on wood truck "Mitchell", circa 1970s

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Kuwait MEA Middle East Airlines Auriac

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H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Kuwait MEA Middle East Airlines Auriac

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for Kuwait MEA Middle East Airlines featuring a colourful mid

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Guy NicodVintage French Modernist Advertising Poster Design Martini and Rossi Cocktail

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Vintage French Modernist Advertising Poster Design Martini and Rossi Cocktail

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

mid-century advertising. Nicod’s style here combines graphic clarity with painterly energy, a hallmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Equus Visual Interpretations Tom Eckersley

$1,306

H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Equus Visual Interpretations Tom Eckersley

By Tom Eckersley 1

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for Equus: Visual interpretations by students of the London

Category

Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Swissair Hans Looser Swiss Midcentury

$3,299

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Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Swissair Hans Looser Swiss Midcentury

By Hans Looser

Located in London, GB

Original vintage mid-century travel advertising poster for Swissair featuring a colourful painting

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage French Advertising Poster, Verigoud by Savignac, 1955

$2,560Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 63 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage French Advertising Poster, Verigoud by Savignac, 1955

By Hervé Morvan

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Original vintage French advertising poster, VERIGOUD by Savignac, 1955 This is an original

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

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$20,000

H 61.82 in W 94.49 in D 0.2 in

Original Vintage Advertising Poster, PERRIER by Andy Warhol c. 1983

By Andy Warhol

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

is held at the Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art, the Tate and MoMA. We are lucky enough to

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Advertising Figure from Champagne Dom Pérignon signed J.L. Delaroche

$1,802

H 15.75 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in

Advertising Figure from Champagne Dom Pérignon signed J.L. Delaroche

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1930 / Advertising statue / J.L. Delaroche / ceramic / Mid-century / Vintage Rare Vintage

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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French Mid-Century Modern Poster for Loterie Nationale by Guy Chabrol, 1963

Unavailable

H 61.5 in W 45.25 in D 0.1 in

French Mid-Century Modern Poster for Loterie Nationale by Guy Chabrol, 1963

By Guy Chabrol

Located in New York, NY

corners. It is a playful and exquisitely made example of a French Mid-Century Modern advertising poster

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Mid-Century Modern Period French Advertising Poster for Amora Mustard

Unavailable

H 46.75 in W 63 in D 0.01 in

Mid-Century Modern Period French Advertising Poster for Amora Mustard

Located in New York, NY

This is a French Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster for the mustard brand, Amora. This

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Mid-Century Modern Period French Air Show Advertising Poster, 1955

Unavailable

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Mid-Century Modern Period French Air Show Advertising Poster, 1955

Located in New York, NY

This is a Mid-Century Modern French poster for an air show at the Bourget Airport which took place

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Mid-Century Modern Period German Advertising Poster by Henry Ehlers, 1949

Unavailable

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Mid-Century Modern Period German Advertising Poster by Henry Ehlers, 1949

By Henry Ehlers

Located in New York, NY

This is a boldly colored and exquisitely crafted German Mid-Century Modern period advertising

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Prints

Mid-Century Modern Period French Advertising Poster, "Vers La France" 1950s

Unavailable

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Mid-Century Modern Period French Advertising Poster, "Vers La France" 1950s

Located in New York, NY

This is a Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster for the maritime company Chargeurs Reunis by

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Mid-Century Modern Period Pates Supralta Advertising Poster by Pierre Lacroix

Unavailable

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Mid-Century Modern Period Pates Supralta Advertising Poster by Pierre Lacroix

By Pierre Lacroix

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Period French Poster for Orangina

Unavailable

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Mid-Century Modern Period French Poster for Orangina

By Bernard Villemot

Located in New York, NY

This is a French Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster for the drink Orangina. This image

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Italian Mid-Century Modern Period Poster for Silca

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Period Poster for Silca

Located in New York, NY

This is a Mid-Century Modern period Italian advertising poster for Silca chocolates and caramels

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Prints

Malboro advertising bar ashtray

Unavailable

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Malboro advertising bar ashtray

Located in Nivelles, BE

Malboro advertising bar ashtray. This one is very large, it was placed on the bars for customers

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

American Mid-Century Modern Period Chiquita Banana Poster, 1955

Unavailable

H 14.38 in W 14.19 in D 0.1 in

American Mid-Century Modern Period Chiquita Banana Poster, 1955

Located in New York, NY

This is an American Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster for Chiquita Banded Bananas. This

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Mid-Century Modern Period French Poster for the National Lottery

Unavailable

H 61.88 in W 45.25 in D 0.01 in

Mid-Century Modern Period French Poster for the National Lottery

Located in New York, NY

This is a Mid-Century Modern period French advertising poster for the national lottery from 1963

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Swiss Mid-Century Modern Period Travel Poster by Herbert Lupin, 1948

Unavailable

H 50 in W 36.25 in D 0.1 in

Swiss Mid-Century Modern Period Travel Poster by Herbert Lupin, 1948

By Herbert Leupin

Located in New York, NY

This Swiss Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster was created by Herbert Lupin, a Swiss

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Posters

Mid-Century Modern Period Italian Poster for the SS Constitution, 1951

Unavailable

H 27.25 in W 18.5 in D 0.1 in

Mid-Century Modern Period Italian Poster for the SS Constitution, 1951

By Alda Sassi

Located in New York, NY

This is a Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster by Alda Sassi for the maiden voyage of the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Prints

Mid-Century Modern French Poster for Spontex by Rene Ravo, 1960

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Mid-Century Modern French Poster for Spontex by Rene Ravo, 1960

By Rene Ravo

Located in New York, NY

A wonderfully playful French Mid-Century Modern period lithograph advertising the Spontex sponge, a

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

French Mid-Century Modern Period Poster for Igol by Marcel Chauveau, 1955

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French Mid-Century Modern Period Poster for Igol by Marcel Chauveau, 1955

By Marcel Chauveau

Located in New York, NY

This is a Mid-Century Modern period French advertising poster for Igol Motorcycles Racing Oil by

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

1970's Advertising Chalkboard for 7UP

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Located in Chicago, IL

Original American 1970's advertising chalkboard for 7UP.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

French Mid-Century Modern Period Poster for Loterie Nationale Grand Prix, 1966

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French Mid-Century Modern Period Poster for Loterie Nationale Grand Prix, 1966

By Paul Colin

Located in New York, NY

This is a French Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster for Loterie Nationale Grand Prix de

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints

American Mid-Century Modern Period Poster for S.S. United States, 1958

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American Mid-Century Modern Period Poster for S.S. United States, 1958

Located in New York, NY

This is an American Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster for the S.S. United States. This

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Peter Max 7UP Advertising Thermometer, 1970s

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Peter Max 7UP Advertising Thermometer, 1970s

By Peter Max

Located in Fulton, CA

Original, vintage 1970s wall thermometer with a Peter Max design. Very good original condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Tin

Big Advertising Coca - Cola Bottom. 1950 - 1955

Unavailable

Big Advertising Coca - Cola Bottom. 1950 - 1955

By Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Located in Karlsruhe, DE

Big Advertising Coca - Cola Bottom. Manufacturer: Coca - Cola. Measure: 90 cm. Year

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

1970s Olivetti Advertising Poster Italian Design Typewriter

Unavailable

H 26.78 in W 18.9 in D 0 in

1970s Olivetti Advertising Poster Italian Design Typewriter

Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Original 1977 advertising poster for Olivetti designed by Flavio Constantini, Italy. Rolled

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Cinzano Advertising Porcelain Sign Italy 1950-1955

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 78.5 in

Cinzano Advertising Porcelain Sign Italy 1950-1955

Located in Karlsruhe, DE

Cinzano advertising porcelain sign with 78.5 inch ( 200 cm !!). Italy 1950 - 1955. Great item

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Original 1950s Bally Shoes Advertising Poster Fashion

Unavailable

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Original 1950s Bally Shoes Advertising Poster Fashion

By Pierre Augsburger

Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Original 1958 advertising poster for bally shoes designed by Pierre Augsburger. Rolled. Measures

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

French Petit Beurre Serving Platter, Advertising Object

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H 1.19 in W 10.04 in D 8.08 in

French Petit Beurre Serving Platter, Advertising Object

Located in Retie, BE

vintage tray was made as an advertising object - publicity object - collectable object and also perfect to

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Cosmic Science Church Advertising Light Up Sign

Unavailable

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Cosmic Science Church Advertising Light Up Sign

Located in Orange, CA

Original condition, lights up with red neon. Glass Advertising counters top sign. Right side of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Glass

Rare American Mid-Century Modern Period Great Northern Railway Poster, 1947

Unavailable

H 32.94 in W 15.88 in D 0.1 in

Rare American Mid-Century Modern Period Great Northern Railway Poster, 1947

Located in New York, NY

, about lazy boy. This is a rare Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster that captures the spirit of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Posters

1956 Advertising Sign with Bull for Metaroc Cement Building Materials

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 9.65 in D 0.2 in

1956 Advertising Sign with Bull for Metaroc Cement Building Materials

Located in Retie, BE

Advertising sign with a Bull for building materials. A Mid-20th century publicity sign

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Tin

Vintage Coca - Cola Advertising Fan Cover. 1950 - 1959

Unavailable

H 2.76 in Dm 15.75 in

Vintage Coca - Cola Advertising Fan Cover. 1950 - 1959

Located in CADALSO, ES

Rare to find

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Advertising Glass Sign "Trink Coca Cola - Coke". 1950 - 1959

Unavailable

H 0.2 in Dm 9.85 in

Advertising Glass Sign "Trink Coca Cola - Coke". 1950 - 1959

Located in CADALSO, ES

Great condition

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Glass

Advertising Glass Sign "Trink Coca Cola - Eiskalt". 1950 - 1959

Unavailable

H 0.2 in Dm 9.85 in

Advertising Glass Sign "Trink Coca Cola - Eiskalt". 1950 - 1959

Located in CADALSO, ES

Great condition

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Glass

1937 Vintage Coca Cola "Ice Cold" Advertising Tin Sign

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H 20 in W 27 in D 0.5 in

1937 Vintage Coca Cola "Ice Cold" Advertising Tin Sign

By Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Located in Orange, CA

This advertising displays Coca-Cola's Christmas bottle.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Tin

1946 Original Coca Cola Calendar "Sprite Boy" Framed Advertising

Unavailable

H 28 in W 20 in D 0.5 in

1946 Original Coca Cola Calendar "Sprite Boy" Framed Advertising

By Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Located in Orange, CA

the company introduced the Sprite boy into their advertising. When advertising sales of bottled Coke

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

1960s Italian Vintage Rectangular Metal Enamel Crodo Advertising Sign

Unavailable

H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 0.4 in

1960s Italian Vintage Rectangular Metal Enamel Crodo Advertising Sign

Located in Milan, IT

Vintage rectangular metal enamel mineral water Crodo sign produced for advertising purposes by

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1930s Vintage French Enamel Metal Ricard Pastis Advertising Sign

Unavailable

H 18.9 in W 38.19 in D 0.67 in

1930s Vintage French Enamel Metal Ricard Pastis Advertising Sign

Located in Milan, IT

This enamel metal sign of Ricard Pastis was produced in the 1930s in France. In this advertising

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

1970s Advertising Vintage Italian Ramazzotti Plastic Place Card Holder

Unavailable

H 2.49 in W 3.55 in D 1.97 in

1970s Advertising Vintage Italian Ramazzotti Plastic Place Card Holder

Located in Milan, IT

1970s advertising vintage Italian Ramazzotti plastic place card holder. On one side the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

Zoo Tiger, Vintage Polish Advertising Poster by Waldemar Swierzy, 1967

Unavailable

H 38.39 in W 26.38 in D 0.02 in

Zoo Tiger, Vintage Polish Advertising Poster by Waldemar Swierzy, 1967

By Waldemar Swierzy

Located in London, GB

promote the municipal zoo in Warsaw. Swierzy’s zoo posters have become iconic examples of mid-century

Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

1970s Vintage Advertising Inflatable Planters Stackable Potato Chips Box

Unavailable

H 29.53 in Dm 8.27 in

1970s Vintage Advertising Inflatable Planters Stackable Potato Chips Box

Located in Milan, IT

advertising purpose. The box shows the planters potato chip logo and also the word "NEW". At bottom the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Exhibition Advertising Poster for Art Menegers by Bernard Villemot

Unavailable

H 56.875 in W 46.125 in D 0.1 in

Midcentury Exhibition Advertising Poster for Art Menegers by Bernard Villemot

By Bernard Villemot

Located in New York, NY

This is an advertising poster for "Art Menegers" by the important French Modern poster artist

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

1950s Italian Vintage Rectangular Metal Enamel Ducati Bikes Advertising Sign

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H 18.9 in W 25.2 in D 0.36 in

1950s Italian Vintage Rectangular Metal Enamel Ducati Bikes Advertising Sign

Located in Milan, IT

Vintage rectangular metal enamel Ducati Bikes sign produced for advertising purposes by Smalti

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1950s Italian Vintage Advertising Metal Screen Printed Viks Vaporub Sign

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1950s Italian Vintage Advertising Metal Screen Printed Viks Vaporub Sign

Located in Milan, IT

use for advertising purpose. The sign made by a sheet of metal and cardboard was produced in Parma

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Tin

Vintage Tin Advertising Sign from India, Printed Lithograph, circa 1990s

Unavailable

H 12 in W 9 in D 0.1 in

Vintage Tin Advertising Sign from India, Printed Lithograph, circa 1990s

Located in By Appointment Only, CA

A vintage tin metal advertising sign from India, with a space in the sign for a date changer

Category

1990s Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Tin

Original 1950's Redgate of Nottingham fruit drinks enamel advertising sign

Unavailable

H 27.37 in W 18.9 in D 0.4 in

Original 1950's Redgate of Nottingham fruit drinks enamel advertising sign

Located in Derby, Derbyshire

-century advertising.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Steel

1950s Bellhop National Animated Sign Co. Double Sided Advertising

Unavailable

H 92 in W 48 in D 24 in

1950s Bellhop National Animated Sign Co. Double Sided Advertising

By National Animated Sign Co.

Located in Orange, CA

This is a Lighted Bellhop National Animated Sign Co. double-sided that is Manufactured by National Animated Co. These bellhop signs were developed in the late 1940s and patented in 1...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Ceramic advertising figure by W. Bosse for the Karlsruhe Majolika. 1940 - 1950

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 4.34 in D 6.7 in

Ceramic advertising figure by W. Bosse for the Karlsruhe Majolika. 1940 - 1950

By Walter Bosse

Located in CADALSO, ES

Rare advertising figurine from Fernkabel Rastatt Germany. The company Deutsche Fernkabel

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Vintage Italian Plastic Pepsi-Cola Rectangular Advertising Bar Tray

Unavailable

H 9.65 in W 12.01 in D 0.6 in

1960s Vintage Italian Plastic Pepsi-Cola Rectangular Advertising Bar Tray

Located in Milan, IT

Vintage plastic Pepsi rectangular advertising bar tray made in Italy. The Pepsi corporate motto

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

Huge tin advertising sign from the 80s with the letters ZTS

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 2.37 in

Huge tin advertising sign from the 80s with the letters ZTS

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This hanging advertising sign is made of sheet metal and metal and features the letters ZTS. It was

Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal

Pills by Parkinson's Rare 1930s Advertising Silkscreen Poster Vibrant Blue, UK

Unavailable

H 27 in W 39 in D 1 in

Pills by Parkinson's Rare 1930s Advertising Silkscreen Poster Vibrant Blue, UK

Located in santa monica, CA

Original advertising silkscreen poster. In an antique wood frame from the UK. Has not been

Category

Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

1950s Vintage Italian Chinotto San Pellegrino Glass Printed Advertising Sign

Unavailable

H 4.34 in W 8.67 in D 0.08 in

1950s Vintage Italian Chinotto San Pellegrino Glass Printed Advertising Sign

Located in Milan, IT

Vintage Italian advertising Chinotto San Pellegrino sign printed on glass and produced by Ci.Di.Ti

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1960s Italian Vintage Advertising Metal Drink Coca-Cola Stadium Cooler

Unavailable

H 6.3 in W 17.33 in D 10.24 in

1960s Italian Vintage Advertising Metal Drink Coca-Cola Stadium Cooler

Located in Milan, IT

This vintage metal Coca-Cola vending tray, in red and white, was used in the 1960s in Italy to sell Coca-Cola's sodas during sport events at stadiums. The front of the cooler sho...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Buster Brown Shoe Store Fiberglass Advertising Display Piece, circa 1970s

Unavailable

H 19 in Dm 23 in

Buster Brown Shoe Store Fiberglass Advertising Display Piece, circa 1970s

By Creative Balloons Manufacturing Inc.

Located in Denver, CO

This piece was used in buster brown shoe stores to blow up helium balloons. When a customer made a purchase, the lucky tot received the shoes along with a balloon. Buster Brown first...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fiberglass

1960s Italian Vintage Advertising Metal Coca-Cola Bottle Basket

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 5.12 in D 8.08 in

1960s Italian Vintage Advertising Metal Coca-Cola Bottle Basket

Located in Milan, IT

This very curious vintage metal Coca-Cola bottle basket, in red and white, was used in the 1960s in Italy to deliver Coca-Cola's sodas in returnable glass bottles. Basket dimensions:...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Metal

1950s Italian Vintage Advertising Squared Metal Screen Printed Ice Cream Sign

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 13.39 in D 0.2 in

1950s Italian Vintage Advertising Squared Metal Screen Printed Ice Cream Sign

Located in Milan, IT

advertising purpose. An image of ice cream on black background is surrounded by pops of colors and slogan

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs

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1950s Vintage Enamel Metal Advertising German Wall Thermometer by Sachs Engine

Unavailable

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1950s Vintage Enamel Metal Advertising German Wall Thermometer by Sachs Engine

Located in Milan, IT

Vintage advertising enamel metal wall thermometer by Sachs Engine made in Germany in the 1950s, in

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Signs

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1960s Italian Vintage Advertising Metal Screen Printed Alemagna Ice Creams Sign

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 13.19 in D 0.32 in

1960s Italian Vintage Advertising Metal Screen Printed Alemagna Ice Creams Sign

Located in Milan, IT

Italian vintage tin metal screen printed Ice cream sign made in the 1960s and use for advertising

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs

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1950s Vintage Enamel Metal Belgian Advertising Martini Sign with Parking Signal

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in

1950s Vintage Enamel Metal Belgian Advertising Martini Sign with Parking Signal

Located in Milan, IT

This rare enamel metal sign of Martini was produced in the 1950s in Belgium for advertising

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Signs

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Metal

1940s Buster Brown Shoes Pam Co. Advertising Vintage Lighted Wall Clock

Unavailable

H 15 in Dm 15 in

1940s Buster Brown Shoes Pam Co. Advertising Vintage Lighted Wall Clock

By Pam Clock Co.

Located in Orange, CA

Buster Brown and the dog Tyge is an American Iconic History as far as shoes and advertising goes

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern More Clocks

Vintage French Champagne Bottle Advertising Prop for Bistro France, circa 1940

Unavailable

H 32 in Dm 8.5 in

Vintage French Champagne Bottle Advertising Prop for Bistro France, circa 1940

Located in Houston, TX

"Canard-Duchene" used as an advertising prop in a bistro from France circa 1940. This enormous bottle is

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Plastic, Fiberglass, Paper

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$16,700

H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Brass Letter Opener

$200Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.19 in W 0.63 in D 7.5 in

Brass Letter Opener

Located in New York, NY

A vintage brass letter opener with a Greek-Key like design on handle, circa 20th century. Dimensions: .63" W x 7.5" Long. Other desk accessories available separately, search 1stDib...

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Mid-20th Century Greek Revival Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco White Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1930s

$937

H 13.78 in Dm 8.67 in

Art Deco White Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1930s

Located in Barntrup, DE

This stunning Art Deco pendant light, crafted in Germany in the 1930s, features an elegant, beautifully shaped white glass shade adorned with decorative accents in green, orange, and...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion's Paw Letter Opener

$2,062

H 0.75 in W 10.25 in D 1.25 in

Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion's Paw Letter Opener

By Gucci

Located in Bath, GB

I have only ever had one other of these and it was silver over bronze; I was amazed to find this heavy solid silver example fully marked "925" on the underside and signed by the famo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s Kitchen Pendant Lamp

$850

H 17 in Dm 21 in

1950s Kitchen Pendant Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage mid-century modern hanging pendant with white milk glass globe. Black metal frame with painted dots around the glass globe. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

wonderful organic table in the manner of carlo mollino

$3,124

H 19.69 in Dm 28.35 in

wonderful organic table in the manner of carlo mollino

By Carlo Mollino

Located in Munich, DE

we purchased this very special piece from an collector in florence, who had a very special collection of wonderful mid-century design from italy and all over the world. light organic...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Silver Plate Bambi Roe Deer Fawn Letter Opener Vintage, Austria

$185

H 8.75 in W 1 in D 0.25 in

Silver Plate Bambi Roe Deer Fawn Letter Opener Vintage, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1950s Austrian letter opener. Nice addition to your desktop or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Ronson Limited Vintage Chrome Lighter Tripod Stand England

$100

H 4 in Dm 3.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Ronson Limited Vintage Chrome Lighter Tripod Stand England

By Ronson

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1950s Ronson Limited Vintage Chrome Lighter on Tripod stand from England. Vintage lighter with tripod shape, chrome plated. Stamped Ronson, Made in England....

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Toy Robot "Emigliio"

$635Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 17 in D 17 in

Vintage Toy Robot "Emigliio"

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Toy Robot: A Nostalgic Delight Bring a touch of retro charm to your home with this delightful vintage toy robot. This charming mechanical companion, named Emiglio, is in wor...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plastic, Paint

Original Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex monumental Chandelier

$7,500

H 36 in Dm 24 in

Original Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex monumental Chandelier

By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz Rotaflex

Located in South Charleston, WV

Monumental Chandelier by Tasha Heifetz. Compromised of 10 elements each 6" x 16" suspended. 5 colors, in pairs produced by Rotalfex from their revolutionary material imparting colors...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

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Mid Century Modern Advertising For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern advertising available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern advertising for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paper and wood. There are 840 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern advertising you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern advertising — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern advertising is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Jim Hunter, Hervé Morvan and Lane Furniture each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern advertising that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Advertising?

A mid century modern advertising can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,338, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $118,000.

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

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.

A Basket-Weave Pattern Adds Country Charm to Paolo Buffa’s Elegant Cabinet

With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.

This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet

The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.

End Your Quest for Fire with This Handmade Majolica Chimney

Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.

Who Were Guillerme et Chambron? French Veterans of WWII with a Knack for Clever, Quirky and Livable Furniture

Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.

39 Incredible Swimming Pools

It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem

Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.