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Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Leather Cocktail Ottoman Table by CENTURY FURNITURE
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
three way switch, first click turns on the bottom bulb, second click turns on the top bulb, and third
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Steel Outdoor Fireplace Chiminea
By Koby Knoll Click
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Not your normal chiminea or fireplace.
This high design, raw oxidized steel sculptural piece will make a statement in any outdoor space. Functionally, it is perfect on that cold even...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and...
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Nightstands Side Tables by HENREDON
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Ettore Sottsass Halo Click Table Lamp Philips, 1988
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare ‘Halo Click 2’ table lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass for Philips, Holland 1988. This rare off
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Drexel Consensus Dresser Campaign Style Mid Century Modern
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
's Drexel Consensus Dresser Campaign Style Mid Century Modern
Approximate Measurements
30" high
64
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Brown Leather Loveseat Sofa 1970s
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible vintage mid century modern loveseat couch is circa 1970. The unique two-seat
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Laminate Low Profile
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Mid-Century Modern Metal and Glass Console Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Mid-Century Modern
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern MCM RCA Brasilia Broyhill stereo console
Located in Madison, WI
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern MCM Magnavox stereo console record player
Located in Madison, WI
of modern art) for display and reproduction use. Quality runs deep and this craftsmanship shows in
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Wood
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By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Horizontal Modernist Mirror in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, c. 1960
Brass, Glass
H: 24 D: 1 W: 33 in.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1970's Mid-Century Modern Hodges Mersman End Table
By Mersman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern Hodges Mersman Oak & Smoked Glass Side End Table
We also have the matching
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Patio/Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By John Woodard
Located in Wichita, KS
These beautiful Mid-Century Woodard Sculptura Chairs are hard to find in this quantity and in such
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Clifford Ellis Sheep Charcoal Drawing Modern British Art Mid Century Modern
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
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1950s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Charcoal
Pr of American Mid-Century Modern, Impressionist Paintings of Sail Boats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of mid-century modern impressionist oil-on-board painting are of Lake Worth in Lake Worth
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
1960s Mid Century Danish Modern Red Lounge Chairs by Kurt Olsen
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Kurt Olsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional pair of mid century Danish modern lounge chairs were designed by Kurt Olsen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Claude Muncaster Cardiff Castle Wales Watercolour painting Mid Century Modern
By Claude Muncaster
Located in London, GB
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Claude Muncaster (1903-1974
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player bar platinum
By General Electric
Located in Madison, WI
vintage bespoke restoration reseller.
This rare mid sized console from GE has an unbeatable look, and
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Clifford Ellis Mid-Century Abstract drawing Modern British Art
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Briar Burl Wood Dresser by Hickory White
By Hickory White
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Mid-Century Modern vintage
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Black Ceramic Lamps with Chrome and Lucite Bases
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of stunning Mid-Century Modern shiny black glazed ceramic table lamps with chrome plate
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Design for Architectural Folly architectural drawing Mid Century Modern
Located in London, GB
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1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Design for Architectural Fantasy architectural drawing Mid Century Modern
Located in London, GB
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1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Design for Monumental Fountain architectural drawing Mid Century Modern
Located in London, GB
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1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 21.66 in W 30.32 in
Mid Century Modern MCM funky swanky Zenith stereo console record player speakers
Located in Madison, WI
(museum of modern art) for display and reproduction use. Quality runs deep and this craftsmanship shows
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Plastic
H 26 in W 40 in D 20 in
Rosemary Ellis Lily watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century Modern
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
From a series of paintings by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. To see them or our other Modern British
Category
1950s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Rosemary Ellis Snail watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century Modern
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
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1950s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Laid Paper
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Pair, Italian Round Mid-Century Modern Chrome, Brass & Opaline Glass Sconces 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern round chrome, brass sconces, wall light or flush mount.
Unique way of
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 6.75 in Dm 11.25 in
Angela Stones Helianthus Oil Painting Mid Century Modern British Art Surreal
By Angela Stones
Located in London, GB
perhaps of surrealism in choice of colours helps with the mid-century feel of the painting.
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Design for Modernist Riverside Tearoom architectural drawing Mid Century Modern
Located in London, GB
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1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Design for Modernist Dental Surgery architectural drawing Mid Century Modern
Located in London, GB
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1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Mid-Century Modern Teak Tripod or Sputnik Legged Table Lamp with Textured Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The lamp base is composed of solid teak wood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wire
Cenedese Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in bright red attributed to Ermanno Nason
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in dark deep red attributed to Ermanno
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
'Form' Abstract Mid-Century Gouache Painting Clifford Ellis Modern British Art
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
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Clifford Ellis
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Cenedese Yellow Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in yellow attributed to Ermanno Nason for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 3.23 in Dm 7.49 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Torch Cut Steel & Spike Swag Light and Chain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
twelve foot chain with a period click switch.
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Steel
H 20.5 in W 11.5 in D 11 in
Modernist Fisherman's Hut architectural drawing design Mid Century Modern UK
Located in London, GB
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1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 0.04 in
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Record Player amp bluetooth lk eames
Located in Madison, WI
prestigious console to the MOMA (museum of modern art) for display and reproduction use. Quality runs deep
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Culver Gold Plated Cocktail Mixer & Rocks Glasses Set c. 1965
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy Mid-Century Modern cocktail mixer and matching rocks glasses set with 22k gold plating
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Plate
H 9.25 in Dm 2.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Sculpted Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
By Lion in Frost
Located in Miami, FL
and glass coffee table will enhance any contemporary or modern setting. Worth noting, many of our
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 17 in W 32 in D 54.25 in
Clifford Ellis Abstract Painting Mid-Century Modern British Art Grey & Black
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
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Clifford Ellis
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Mid-Century Modern Samuel Marx Style Large Atomic 15-Arm Brass Chandelier
By Samuel Marx
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning and glamorous to the max 1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Chandelier in the style of Samuel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass and Brass Table Lamp Lumica Spain, 1970
By BD Lumica
Located in Escalona, Toledo
with brass finishes with three E27 sockets that allows you to light 1, 2 or 3 bulbs through a "Click
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern stereo console radio record player coffee table console book
Located in Madison, WI
recently shipped a very prestigious console to the MOMA (museum of modern art) for display and reproduction
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Buffets
Materials
Wood
H 11 in W 17 in D 2 in
1970s, Mid-Century Modern, Pop Art, Polished Chrome, Square, 3-D Wall Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
directly for a shipping quote or any additional information by clicking "Contact Dealer" button below.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
H 40 in W 40 in D 10 in
Design for Modernist School Library architectural drawing Mid Century Modern UK
Located in London, GB
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1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 0.04 in
Design for Modernist Game Keeper Lodge architectural drawing Mid Century Modern
Located in London, GB
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1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Peter Collins ARCA Mid Century Modern Lounge Interior Modernist House Home
By Peter Collins ARCA
Located in London, GB
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1950s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Ink
Abstract in White Mid-Century Gouache Painting Clifford Ellis Modern British Art
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
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Clifford Ellis
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Laigueglia Holiday Brochure Design 1966 Peter Collins ARCA Mid Century Modern
By Peter Collins ARCA
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art, and our other Peter Collins Holiday Brochures from Majorca
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1960s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Carbon Pencil
Peter Collins ARCA Design Holiday Brochure 1966 Laigueglia Mid Century Modern
By Peter Collins ARCA
Located in London, GB
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1960s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Carbon Pencil
Rosemary Ellis Snail X Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
From a series of paintings by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. To see them or our other Modern British
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Pen
Rosemary Ellis Snail XI Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
From a series of paintings by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. To see them or our other Modern British
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Pen
Rosemary Ellis Snail XII Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
From a series of paintings by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. To see them or our other Modern British
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Pen
Rosemary Ellis Snail XIII Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
From a series of paintings by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. To see them or our other Modern British
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Pen
Rosemary Ellis Snail XV Watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
From a series of paintings by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. To see them or our other Modern British
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1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen, Ink, Watercolor
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Mid Century Modern Clicks For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century modern clicks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century modern clicks — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. We have 1794 antique and vintage mid century modern clicks in-stock, while there are 28 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century modern clicks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern clicks made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century modern clicks over the years, but those made by Alfredo Barbini, J.T. Kalmar and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Clicks?
Prices for mid century modern clicks start at $75 and top out at $217,540 with the average selling for $1,800.
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 Clicks
- 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, 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.
- 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 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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