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Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Puzzle Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern carved wood puzzle sculpture in the shape of a couple gazing into each others
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mario Guti Mid-Century Modern Carved Onyx Biomorphic Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern carved white onyx biomorphic sculpture consisting of polished coiled form with
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Drapery Swag and Tassel Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern carved wood wall sculpture depicting drapery or curtain swag with tassel. The
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair Oiled Walnut Mid-Century Modern Carved Sculptured Table Lamps Pearsal Mint!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair oiled walnut Mid-Century Modern carved sculptured table lamps pearsal mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Carved Dragon White Lacquer Floor Lamp W Orange Shade
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Carved Dragon White Lacquer Floor Lamp W Orange Shade. Shade measures 21
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
1960's French Mid Century Modern Carved Lucite Feather / Plume Form Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Carved Lucite Form Feather/ Plume Chandelier- Lightweight. Beautiful
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Carved Olive Wood & Goatskin Benches / Stools
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sensual pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern carved solid olive wood benches / stools with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Goatskin, Olive
H 18.5 in Dm 16.5 in
1960's Mid Century Modern Carved Walnut/ Glass Insert Console Table/ Sofa Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Carved Walnut with Glass Insert Console Table/ Sofa Table. This console
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 12.5 in D 54.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Carved Pine-Wood Sunburst Shaped Wall Mirror Zodiac Signs
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern carved pine-wood sunburst-shaped wall mirror with Zodiac signs, Germany, ca
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Carved Lucite Butterfly Base Square Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Carved lucite Butterfly Base Square Glass Top Accent Table
Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Carved Teak Wood Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern oversized bowl in carved teak wood, with label on the bottom. Measures: 8
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Panel
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1970s carved, open-work wood panel was probably originally used as a decorative panel in a
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Carved Marble Figural Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern marble figural form sculpture. This decorative object is carved from a single
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Mid-Century Modern Carved Giltwood Figure on Lucite Sculpture
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous mid-century modern hand carved giltwood sculpture, possibly American, depicting a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Carved Marble Sculpture on Walnut Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved marble sculpture of hugging nude male and female.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Carved Alabaster Lamps in James Mont Style
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern pierced, hourglass form alabaster lamps with carved geometric decoration
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
John Spielman a Large Abstract Mid Century Modern Carved Wo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Spielman (British, born 1944) A large mid century modern freeform abstract carved wood
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set 4 Mid-Century Modern Carved Dining Chairs Spindle Backs
Located in New York, NY
Solid carved wood spindle back Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with a round black vinyl seat from
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Hollywood Regency Convex Sunburst Mirror C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Wonderful hand carved giltwood convex mirror. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, see
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood & Leather Stools, Jean-Michel Frank
By Alexandre Noll
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of French mid-century hand-carved stools or benches in the style of Jean Michel Frank
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Leather, Hardwood
H 15 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Sculpture in manner of Takao Kimura, ca. 1960
By Takao Kimura
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern
In the manner of Takao Kimura
Carved Elmwood
Abstract Sculpture
Japan, ca. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 17.75 in W 6.25 in D 6 in
1960's Mid Century Modern Carved Faux Bamboo and Double Caned Wingback Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1960's Mid Century Modern Wingback Chair. Double Caned with Faux Bamboo styled statement Accent
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Midcentury Modern Carved Teak Female Nude Sculpture Table or Floor Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully shaped from top to bottom.
This hand-carved and stylish table or floor lamp is crafted
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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H 47 in W 13.5 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Carved Marble Sculpture on Revolving Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern carved marble "Three Graces" sculpture on revolving pedestal.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Maison Baguès Carved Faceted Rock Crystal Lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern carved & faceted rock crystal lamp in the manner of Maison Baguès.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Mid Century Modern Set of 6 Carved and Caned Walnut Dining Chairs 1970's
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970s Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Carved Wood and Caned Dining Chairs. These are beautiful chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rectangular Mirror by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern carved Nouveau style ornament solid walnut frame mirror. Nice medium walnut
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
1960's Mid Century Modern Occasional/ Accent/ Side Table with Stone Top
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Carved Wood Occasional/ Accent/ Side Table with Gorgeous Stone Top
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair 1950s Fine Furniture Mid Century Carved Wood/ Blue Leather Parsons Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Mid Century Modern Carved Wood and Blue Leather Parsons Chairs. Very unique and ultra high
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43 in W 25 in D 28 in
Pair of Mid-Century Heifetz Fruitwood Figural Table Lamps
By Heifetz
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-century modern carved fruitwood lamps in the form of a stylized dancing male and female
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fruitwood
Arne Tjomsland Modernist Carved Polar Bear Sculpture in Teak, Norway
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arne Tjomsland Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern carved teak Polar Bear sculpture , marked Norway
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Sunburst Flower Mirror in Giltwood, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Mid-Century Modern carved giltwood sunburst flower mirror, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
A lovely
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Six Oregon Pine Dining Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
Wonderfully Scandinavian Mid Century Modern carved set of 4 side chairs and 2 arm chairs in Oregon
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Blue Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Credenza
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian vintage Mid-Century Modern carved, lacquered and parcel giltwood credenza is an
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Metal
H 37.01 in W 78.75 in D 18.9 in
Sunburst Mirror in Carved Wood and Black Patina by Francisco Hurtado
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Mid-Century Modern carved wood black painted sunburst mirror. Manufactured by Francisco
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
James Mont Designs Asian Giltwood Panel
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
James Mont Asian mid-century modern carved giltwood fretwork wall panel with central circular
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century MCM Carved Wood Bishop Chess Piece Table Lamp Black Paper Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-20th Century MCM (a.k.a. Mid Century Modern) carved wood Bishop chess piece table lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 24.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Lovely Set of 4 Vintage Carved Rope Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Century Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 4 vintage carved rope dining chairs with original leather upholstery. We love the
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Cocobolo Wood Carved Vase Mid-Century Modern
Located in Rochester, NY
Cocobolo carved vase. Beautifully figured wood.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Wood, Cocobolo
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Mable Sculpture, Spain, 1964
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Powerful caved marble sculpture signed and dated Sanguino 1964. The rouge and white marble of a crouching woman 17 inches tall, 9.5 inches wide, 16 inches long.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Giltwood Carved Convex Sunburst Mirror
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern gilt wood sunburst mirror. The mirror is made of hand carved wood
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Wood
StanleyAmerican Mid-Century Modern Walnut Geometric Carved Front Sideboard
By Stanley Furniture
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut credenza / sideboard with three drawers on the left side, and two
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 77 in D 20.5 in
Lane Mid-Century American Modern Brutalist Carved Front Credenza / Sideboard
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American Modern (1960s) \"Brutalist\" credenza / sideboard / dresser with three sets of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Large Organic Mid-Century Modern Natural Wood Carved Sculptural Art Vase Vessel
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand-carved natural organic wood art sculpture/ vase/ vessel. It
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Wood
H 12 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Grisaille Granite Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and refined Mid-Century Modern sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Mid-Century Modern Large Driftwood Carved Marine Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful hardwood drift wood art. Miami Dolphins collector's dream!
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Mid-20th Century American Nautical Objects
Materials
Hardwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chest with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless allure of our 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest of Drawers, a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Wooden Carved Convex Sunburst Mirror
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful giltwood sunburst convex mirror with multiple layered hand carved rays. The frame is made
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 1.58 in
Gennarelli Mid-Century Modern 'Torso' Carved Granite Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern 'Torso' direct carving in granite of a woman's torso, by A. Gennarelli. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Granite
Mid-Century Modern Marble Top Round Coffee Table Carved Base
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern round marble top table with carved wood base. Very nice to excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Wood Marten, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved wood marten, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Carved Wood Table Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern abstract figure carved wood table sculpture
unmarked
Measures: 5.5 tall x 4.5
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Carrara Marble Vase Vessel Italy
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Mid-Century Modern hand carved veined white Carrara marble vase, vessel made in Italy
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Walnut King Bed Frame - Carved Boho Detailing
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
holes carved into the wood. The bed featured here was built from black walnut. The overall footprint for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Chair Paolo Buffa Attributed, from Cantù in Carved Mahogany
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very robust and elegant Mid-Century Modern chair Paolo Buffa attributed, from "Consorzio
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.01 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Credenza in White Bronze Mid-Century Modern Dresser
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern credenza or Mid-Century Modern dresser is Inspired by the floral motifs used in
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Metal, Sheet Metal
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Wood Fruits and Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 10 hand carved wooden fruits with bowl. High level of craftsmanship, executed in a handful
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Decorative Carved Wooden Mushroom Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Originally used as a serving method of appetizers in the 60s/70s.Beautiful wood grain. Makers mark on the bottom as shown.
Dimensions. 7 W ; 5 D ; 7 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid century Carved Marble Hippo Sculpture
Located in Norwood, NJ
Mid century carved marble hippo sculpture. Modern sculpture of a hippopotamus carved from granite.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
mid century modern 6 drawer walnut dresser with carved handles
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique mid century modern walnut 6 drawer dresser with carved handles. Dark reddish walnut wood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
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Mid Century Modern Carved For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern carved for your home. Each mid century modern carved for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern carved, we have 3043 options in-stock, while there are 131 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern carved — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern carved is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mid century modern carved has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Daniel Clesse, Aldo Tura and Paolo Buffa are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Carved?
Prices for a mid century modern carved can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $260,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
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 Carved
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The 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. - 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There 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, 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.
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