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Mid-Century Modern Brass Frame
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brass Frame
Category
20th Century Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Side Table
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brass Side Table
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid Century Modern Brass Sconces
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair mid century modern brass sconces. Excellent quality castings. Not meant to be wired.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Dolphins Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage mid century modern brass sculpture. Subject is pair of dolphins swimming.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Cool Mid-Century Modern brass chandelier made in Italy having 4 lights around a 5th central socket
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern brass & glass coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Wastebasket, circa 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brass Wastebasket, circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Shield Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern brass shield wall mirror made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Standing Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern brass standing lamp with brass square rod construction, three medium base
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Arched Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern brass arched mirrors.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp, c.1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp, c.1940s
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Panda Statue Figurine
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Brass Panda Statue Figurine
Fun mid century modern sitting brass panda statue
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern brass lamp, circa 1970
By unknown manufacturer. (France)
In original
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Cart
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome Mid-Century Modern brass bar cart with glass shelves. Features a handle on one side for
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table w/ Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern brass table with glass top. The table base is brass with a 68”W glass top.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Console
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern brass and glass console. Laminated brass parsons design with clear glass top
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Bar Cart
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Bar Cart. Featuring a brass frame, clear
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Set of Quality Mid Century Modern Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Quality Mid Century Modern Brass Fireplace Tools
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Brass Disc Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern brass disc lamps.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern Brass Arched Floor Lamp, Marble Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Brass Arched Floor Lamp, Marble Base
Offered for sale is a recent acquisition
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern brass pendant lamp, circa 1970
By unknown manufacturer. (France)
In original
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Brass & Leather Floor Lamp
By Bertil Brisborg
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Swedish mid-century modern brass and braided leather floor lamp with It's original lamp shade
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Trolley, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Trolley, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Serving Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass and Lucite Pedestals
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern brass and Lucite pedestals.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Covacs adjustable Mid-Century Modern brass floor reading lamp. Measure: Adjustable height 45-62".
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Etagere Painted White
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass etagere shelving fixture painted white.
Tall and sturdy this shelving unit
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Side Table, France, 1960s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Mid-Century Modern brass and glass side table, France, c. 1960
Vintage Mid-Century Modern brass
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Brass Hour Glass Shaped Table Lamp. Mid Century Brass Table lamp in the hour
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Exotic Wood Playing Card Box
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Exotic Wood Playing Card Box
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century modern brass and glass torchiere floor lamps, circa 1970s, with three standard
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Brass
Rare Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Elephant, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Elephant, 1960s
The proportions are wonderfully genuine, the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Leather
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Cart
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Maison Ramsay, Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern brass bar cart.
Italian Mid-Century Modern seamless brass bar cart
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Brass And Wood Table Lamps
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern brass and wood table lamps.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970's Mid Century Modern Brass Toned Accent/ Side Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern Brass Toned Accent/ Side Table. Beautiful form.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier, Stilnovo Style
By Gaetano Sciolari, Gerald Thurston, Sciolari Lighting, Lightolier, Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern brass and glass chandelier, Stilnovo style.
Unusual Italian Mid-Century
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Nesting Drink Side Tables
By Eileen Gray
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of two Mid-Century Modern brass-plated nesting accent tables in the style of Eileen Gray. Each
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Swan Sculpture by Dara International
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern brass swan sculptor by Dara International, dated 1983. Displays a
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Copper Watering Can, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern brass and copper watering can with a long spout. Great lines
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass, Copper
Tony Paul Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Table Lamps
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern brass and walnut table lamps designed by Tony Paul for Westwood.
Height
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bamboo Table Lamps
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bamboo Table Lamps
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier Attributed to Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern brass chandelier attributed to Tommi Parzinger for Lightolier. Eight delicate
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Candelabra Holder for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern brass and glass candelabra holder for Fontana Arte.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Austria
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass umbrella stand. Manufactured probably in Austria in 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Legs Grey Arm Lounge Chairs
By Marco Zanuso, Paolo Buffa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern brass legs grey arm lounge chairs Zanuso Buffa Decor Match.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bound Walnut Credenza / Sideboard By Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this! It is a mid-century modern brass bound walnut credenza by Heritage. It opens to three
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bamboo Form Bar Cart
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice Italian Mid-Century Modern brass and bamboo form bar car. The piece has 2 glass shelves
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
A pair of Mid Century Modern brass floor lamps, circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Mid Century Modern brass floor lamps on circular marble bases, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Surrealist "Seven Serpent Motif" Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern brass surrealist "Seven Serpent Motif" table lamp, shade for display purposes
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern brass dining chairs. Solid mirror brass frames upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Tubular Steel Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s/60s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern brass tubular steel étagère / flower stand, 1950s/60s.
Very good condition
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass
H 24.81 in W 31.11 in D 15.16 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Xl Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern brass Italian XL pendant lamp, 1960s, Italy
This lamp works with E27 light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Selection of Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mid-Century Modern brass table lamps, American, circa 1950s. We believe these were
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Brass and Lacquer Table Lamp, Heifetz
By Heifetz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Mid-Century Modern brass and lacquer table lamp attributed to Heifetz. Organic flower form
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Brass Chrome Glass Top Square Coffee Table MINT
By Pace Collection, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Maison Jansen, Brueton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Brass Chrome Glass Top Square Coffee Table MINT
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp Attributed to Walter Von Nessen
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp attributed to Walter Von Nessen. Two sockets. One bulb switch
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Side Table
Located in Burton, TX
This Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Side Table is crafted from an original geometric style
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Mid-20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Petit Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Rectangle Coffee Table Mint!
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Petit Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern brass & 3/4" glass rectangle coffee table mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
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Brass
H 17 in W 35 in D 18 in
Dassi Desk Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Dassi small desk rosewood Mid-Century Modern brass minimal scultural 1950s Italian.
Colored glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
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Mid Century Modern Brass For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mid century modern brass available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of mid century modern brass, we have 66902 options in-stock, while there are 3640 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of mid century modern brass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of mid century modern brass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Brass?
A piece of mid century modern brass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,758, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $223,822.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary 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.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Brass
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid 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, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, 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.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2021Most 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, 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 mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024There 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The 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.
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