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Mid-Century Modern Architectural Double Cone Planter by Bauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern architectural double cone planter by Bauer.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide East Coast USA
Located in New York City, NY
architecture. From the publisher of Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide: West Coast USA. Sam
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Architectural Chrome 4 Light Chrome Table Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid-Century Modern architectural chrome 4 light chrome table lamp. Additional information
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Architectural Model of an Atlantic City Hotel, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool Mid-Century Modern Architectural Model of an Atlantic City hotel, incredible detail
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Vintage 1960s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Lucite

Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes.. Salvaged from an
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Architecture Classic Porsche Photograph Raspberry Moonlight
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Architecture Classic Porsche Photograph Raspberry Moonlight. Classic Car in Palm
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2010s American Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper

Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères, Pair Available
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern architectural X-form bookcases or étagères., priced individually. These
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Mid Century Modern Architecture Classic Pontiac Vivant & Mercedes-Benz SL
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Architecture Classic 1965 Pontiac Vivant & Mercedes Benz SL - Palm Desert, Moon
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

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Cotton, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper

Tom Blachford Mid Century Modern Architecture Classic Poolside Ferarri
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper. Mid Century Modern Architecture Design. Tom Blachford. Moonlight Classic Ferrari Poolside in Palm
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2010s American Modern Landscape Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Mid Century Modern Architecture Photograph - Jennings Pool - Tom Blachford's
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inkjet Print on Semi Gloss 100% Cotton Paper. Mid Century Modern Architecture Design. Tom Blachford
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2010s American Modern Landscape Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery Monumental White Cylindrical Pot
By Architectural Pottery
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Mid-Century Modern monumental white cylindrical pot by Architectural Pottery of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Porsche Alfa Romeo Mid Century Modern Architecture Photograph
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Landscape, Vintage Car, Palm Tree, Classic Porsche, Mid Century Modern, Limited Series. Archival
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2010s American Modern Landscape Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Mid-Century Modern Architectural Brass Globe Bookend & Decorative Object, 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern polished brass ball orb sculptural bookend. The design features a round
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Classic Porsche Targa Mid Century Modern Architecture Palm Springs Photography
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Century Modern Design Architecture. Photography by Tom Blachford. What began for Tom Blachford as a
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2010s American Modern Landscape Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mid-Century Modern Architectural Glass Floor Lamp by Max Buguara
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and elegant floor lamp designed by Max Buguara. Glass shaft connecting brass elements on a unique style. Some wear to the brass. In excellent vintage condition with minimal ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pool House, Limited Edition Print, Mid-Century Modern, Architecture, Framed
By Andy Burgess
Located in Riverdale, NY
-century architecture as well as his mosaic-like collages created using vintage matchbooks, ticket stubs
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

10 Mid Century Modern Architectural Abstract Stained Glass Paneled Doors C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Extremely Rare set of 10 steel doors with individual and different stained glass panels, which are 23.5 x 72. Door size is 30.5 x 84 x 2. Panels can be removed. So beautiful the colo...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Doors and Gates

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Steel, Stainless Steel, Lead, Aluminum

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Architectural TABLE LAMP, AUDOUX-MINNET style, France 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
A small Architectural, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, Fifties table lamp or night light
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Pair of Mid Century Modern Architectural Square Marble Column Table Lamps Style
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rectangular Italian marble blocks. Simple, elegant form representative of midcentury Minimalist design. Slight variances in graining and color. Marble lamps have been polished and re...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Architectural Floor Lamp by Franco Buzzi for O-Luce, Italy
By O-Luce, Franco Buzzi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian architectural floor lamp. Features asymmetrical frame with geometric arm
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Iron, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Built in Dimer Architectural "L" Shape Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern architectural circa 1970s floor lamp Sonneman Kovach attr.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Modern Eames Flag from IBM Pavilion Worlds Fair 1964
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
mid-century modern architectural elements and design designed for the IBM pavilions. The flag is made
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Mid-20th Century American Architectural Elements

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Enamel, Steel

Walnut Square Tower Shape Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern architectural shape walnut floor lamp.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

1970s Architectural Art Oil Painting Canvas Stone Arch Bridge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Oil on Canvas Painting Stone Bridge Mid Century Modern Architectural Artwork. Signed Art hard to
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Other

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Egg Shaped Vase by Malcolm Leland circa 1950s
By Malcolm Leland
Located in Troy, MI
Rare Malcolm Leland Ceramic Egg Shaped Vase Mid Century Modern Architectural Pottery 1950s Model
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Black Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Double Coned Planter Usa Architectural Vessel
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Modern Black Ceramic Double Coned Planter USA 1960s Architectural Vessel. This Black
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Chandelier with Green and Grey Teardrop Glass, 1960's
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern architectural pendant light with four sided frame. Chandelier has chrome frame
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-Century Architectural Pottery "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett
By Architectural Pottery, Lagardo Tackett
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery sculptural "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Clay

Abe Check Blue Velvet Cushion
By One Nine Eight Five
Located in London, GB
Abe is inspired by the geometric forms found in mid-century modern architecture, something that’s
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Cotton, Velvet

Abe Check Blue Velvet Cushion
Abe Check Blue Velvet Cushion
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 3.55 in
Ralph Masri Modernist Pave Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
By Ralph Masri
Located in Weston, MA
These eye-catching geometric earrings take their inspiration from mid-century modern architecture
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ralph Masri Modernist Pave Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Earrings
By Ralph Masri
Located in Weston, MA
of mid-century modern architecture. 18k Yellow Gold, diamonds Yellow sapphire pave with diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of American Mid-Century Wooden Architectural Elements
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American (20th Century) large stripped wood architectual elements having a ball finial top
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Bliss Street, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Deanna Fainelli
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspired by hidden mid century modern architecture on the streets surrounding the studio, this
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Architectural Piece, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover a rare piece of Mid-Century Modern design with this Charlotte Perriand architectural piece
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Mercedes SL, Midnight Modern Series Contemporary Photography
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palm Springs Mid Century Modern Architecture, Vintage Classic Mercedes SL, Palm Desert, Limited
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

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Cotton, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper

Mid Century Mercedes Benz SL, Midnight Modern Series Contemporary Photography
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palm Springs Mid Century Modern Architecture, Vintage Classic Mercedes Benz SL, Palm Desert
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

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Cotton, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper

Mid Century Mercedes Benz SL, Midnight Modern Series Contemporary Photography
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palm Springs Mid Century Modern Architecture, Vintage Classic Mercedes Benz SL, Palm Desert
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

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Cotton, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper

Francisco Artigas, Amazing Large Format Book on Mexican Modern Architecture
By Francisco Artigas
Located in Mexico, DF
(from there the name "Pedregal") that were successfully integrated into the Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Books

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Other

Large Italian Travertine Coat Tree
Located in Dronten, NL
practical piece is really an eye-catcher and can complement any Mid-Century Modern architectural interior.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Travertine, Steel, Chrome

Ballantines Movie Colony II, Palm Springs, California - Mid-Century Architecture
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
captures Palm Springs mid-century modern architecture and the desert oasis it is in this palm print. This
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Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Ballantines Movie Colony II, Palm Springs, California - Mid-Century Architecture
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Part of Richard Heeps 'Dream in Colour' Series, here he perfectly captures Palm Springs mid-century
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Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Mid Century Steve McQueen Home, Midnight Modern Architecture Photography
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Palm Springs Architecture. Steve McQueen vintage car photographed for the first
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

Materials

Cotton, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper

Ballantines Movie Colony II, Palm Springs, California - Mid-Century Architecture
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Part of Richard Heeps 'Dream in Colour' Series, here he perfectly captures Palm Springs mid-century
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Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

Mid Century Vintage 356 Porsche, Midnight Modern Architecture Palm Springs
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Palm Springs Architecture. Steve McQueen. Classic Vintage 356 Porsche, Midnight
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

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Cotton, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper

Mid Century Vintage 356 Porsche, Midnight Modern Architecture Palm Springs
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Palm Springs Architecture. Steve McQueen. Classic Vintage 356 Porsche, Midnight
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

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Cotton, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper

Mid Century Blue 356 Porsche, Midnight Modern Architecture Palm Springs
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Palm Springs Architecture.Blue vintage Porsche Car photographed in Palm Desert
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Cotton, Photographic Paper

Mid Century Steve McQueen Pool, Midnight Modern Architecture Palm Springs
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Palm Springs Architecture. Steve McQueen vintage car photographed for the first
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

Materials

Cotton, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper

Mid Century Vintage 356 Porsche, Midnight Modern Architecture Palm Springs
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Palm Springs Architecture. Steve McQueen. Classic Vintage 356 Porsche, Midnight
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Cotton, Photographic Paper

Mid Century Steve McQueen Pool, Midnight Modern Architecture Palm Springs
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Palm Springs Architecture. Steve McQueen vintage car photographed for the first
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

Materials

Cotton, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glazed Ceramic Tile Multicolored Motif 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage multicolored naive art motif donkey cart ceramic tile Italy 1960s. A
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Pottery

1970s Italian Postmodern Pair of Gold Brass and Crystal Glass Urban Design Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Vintage exceptional one-of-a-kind Italian pair of Mid-Century Modern architectural sculpture table
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Steve McQueen Pool, Midnight Modern Architecture Palm Springs
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Palm Springs Architecture. Steve McQueen vintage car photographed for the first
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

Materials

Cotton, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper

Mid Century Steve McQueen Pool, Midnight Modern Architecture Palm Springs
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Palm Springs Architecture. Steve McQueen vintage car photographed for the first
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

Materials

Cotton, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper

Bronze Push-Pull Handle with Architectural Tools Design European 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A square push-pull door handle made of bronze featuring a raised design of simple architectural
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Mexican Room Divider with Shelves in Mahogany and Brass
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico, DF
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Mexican room divider formed with two structures in mahogany and polished
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Push & Pull Marbled Glass Door Handle Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare & elegant Mid-Century Modern pull & push door handle. Designed and manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Red Jaguar E Type, Midnight Modern Architecture Palm Springs
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Archival Inkjet Print on Cotton Paper. Mid Century Modern Architecture Design. Tom Blachford, Palm Springs
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

Materials

Cotton, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper

Mid Century Mercedes SL 300 Kaufmann, Midnight Modern Architecture Palm Springs
By Tom Blachford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Archival Inkjet Print on Cotton Paper. Mid Century Modern Architecture Design. Tom Blachford, Palm Springs
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2010s American Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Cotton, Photographic Paper

Set of Impressive Mid-Century Modern French Parlour Doors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large French architectural doors with charming detailing. Over nine feet tall, can be used as a
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Early 20th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Very elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass and Metal Christmas Tree Stand, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant and stylish, typical 1950s. White and gold. Slight signs of use, see pictures. The opening for the tree is about 5.5cm wide.
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern architectural available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern architectural for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern architectural, we have 11884 options in-stock, while there are 1412 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern architectural, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern architectural made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern architectural over the years, but those crafted by Cassina, Architectural Pottery and Pierre Jeanneret are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a mid century modern architectural start at $1 and top out at $1,094,805 with the average selling for $3,561.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Architectural
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.

A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture

The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.