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Mid-Century Modern Cone Shape Geometrical Pattern Pierce Pattern Base Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cone shape Geometrical pattern pierce pattern base table lamp on walnut base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut, Ceramic, Pottery
Kurt Versen Mid-Century Modern Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp
By Kurt Versen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool and practical cone gooseneck desk lamp designed by Kurt Versen. This lamp can be adjusted
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cone Shaped Desk Lamp, Turquoise and Red, Russia, 1966
By Lightolier
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool Mid-Century Modern desk lamp made in Russia, 1966. Professionally restored and rewired to
Category
Vintage 1960s Ukrainian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Romeo Rega Lucite & Brass Sconces French Mid-Century Modern Cone Shades
By Romeo Rega
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of polished Brass and Lucite Romeo Rega one light wall sconces.
The cone off-white
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 18 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cone Shaped Pendant Lamp Made of Sheet Steel in Yellow
Located in München, DE
Gorgeous rare large original Mid-Century Modern yellow metal pendant
lamp from Italy. Funny
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Boat Shape Large Drop Leaf Expandable Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cone shape legs large boat shape drop leaf coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Hammered Copper Cone Pendant Lamps by E.S Horn Aalestrup, 1950s Denmark
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cone pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
XL Mid Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp by E.S. Horn Aalestrup Denmark 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cone pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Orange Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern Orange Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp.
This desk lamp was recently rescued and powder-coated in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pencil Reed Cone Wall Sconce mid century modern
Located in Oxford, GB
rattan wall sconce lamp. Crafted in a cone shape with luxurious gold accents, this piece exudes
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Double Cone Planter by Bauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern architectural double cone planter by Bauer.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Double-Cone Articulating Brass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern double-cone articulating brass table lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Freestanding Electric Cone Fireplace in Orange
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Orange Enamel Retro Electric Faux Fireplace Space Heater
Find a corner in your
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid Century Modern Blue Cone Pendant Chandeliers 8 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
find anything resembling these shades. Large thick 24 inch diameter cone shaped dish with 3 concentric
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Chrome Adjustable Cone Shade Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
. and uses a max. 60 watts light bulb.
A Mid-Century Modern Classic.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Black Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Double Coned Planter Usa Architectural Vessel
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Modern Black Ceramic Double Coned Planter USA 1960s Architectural Vessel.
This Black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Ceramic
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Huge Boho Chic Mid-Century Modern Handwoven Wicker Rattan Cone Shade
Located in Miami, FL
This is a huge Mid-Century Modern handwoven and hand painted cone shaped Wicker or Rattan shade
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Wicker
Mid Century Modern Vintage White Ceramic Cone Table Lamp, circa 1960s
By Michael Lax
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Ceramic Cone Table Lamp 1960s
Stunning modernist table lamp circa
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Modern Copper Cone Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Danish / Scandinavian Modern copper pendant lamp with nice patina for age, circa 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern 3-Cone "Hourglass" Hanging Pendant Attributed to Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern 3-Cone "hourglass" hanging pendant chandelier attributed to LIGHTOLIER
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Table Lamps Cone Frosted Glass Shades
By Ben Seibel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern table lamps.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Massive 62" Wide Mid Century Modern 24 light circular cone chandelier Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York City, NY
This imposing and majestic original Mid-century Modern chandelier features a substantial
12-arm
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Blue Velvet Cone Side Chairs Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Century Modern side chair duo with Contemporary interior as well as Traditional or Antique.
It works
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 24.02 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Vintage Brass Black White Three-Light Cone Chandelier
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in New York, NY
A 1950s delightful 3-light modern design pendant chandelier attributed to the Italian designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Copper Cone-Shaped Three Light Wall Sconce
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming Mid-Century Modern brass and copper sconce, Germany, 1970s. This beautiful wall lamp has
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 35.04 in W 18.12 in D 1.97 in
Early Set of 3 Verner Panton Cone Swivel Dining Chair Mid Century Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of 3 original sixties production Panton cone chairs with original fabric in fair condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Stilnovo 6 Arm Double Cone Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance courtesy of this Mid Century Stilnovo masterpiece
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage mid-century modern pair of red Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Murano Cone Shaped Glass Sconces C1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of three Murano glass sconces with a white body and red streaking thru. Attributed to Stilnovo. Single candelabra bulb for illumination. Vinyl coated hoop hold the glass...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 14.75 in W 5.25 in D 8.25 in
Stilnovo Italian Red Mid-Century Cone Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in East Hampton, NY
cone and handle, brass with aged patina and Carrara marble disc base.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Bronze, Metal, Brass
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp Made of Copper Shaped like a Cone
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamp. Minimalistic 1950s cone design in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Joint Clamp Lamp with Red Cone Shade
Located in München, DE
Very elegant Mid-Century Modern brass joint clamp lamp with cone shaped shade. Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
VeArt Italy Murano Art Glass Bud Vases Black Red Swirl Cone Mid-Century Modern
By VeArt
Located in Miami, FL
VeArt Italy, Mid-Century Modern swirl red and black Murano Art Glass vase in a tall cone round
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Teak and Brass Cone Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid-century teak and brass cone shaped table lamp.
This lamp measures: 7 wide x 7 deep x 24.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Walnut and Ceramic Pottery Cone Table Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut and ceramic pottery cone table lamp
This piece measures: 7 wide x 7 deep x 25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Cone Vase by U-Keramik (Uebelacker), Fat Lava, Mid-Century Modern c. 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A minimalist ceramic cone vase by Ü-Keramik (Uebelacker) with rugged vertical striations against a
Category
1950s Modern More Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Architectural Pottery "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett
By Lagardo Tackett, Architectural Pottery
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery sculptural "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Clay
Danish Modern Verner Panton Cone Chair
By Frem Røjle, Verner Panton
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish Modern cone chair designed by revered mod Danish designer Verner Panton. This is a second
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
A Mid Century French Brass Double Coned Tripod Floor lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A French twin arm with tripod foot brass floor lamp. The adjustable and pivotable heads in red and yellow, the top arm able to move round the stem to give different lighting. The sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Italian Adjustable Cone Table Lamps, Set of Two
Located in Catania, CT
Original vintage condition with trace of age and use. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Cone Ceiling Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist segmented brass conical pendant with white enameled interior by Hans-Agne
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-century cone-shaped pendant lamp with star constellations, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish mid-century cone-shaped pendant lamp with intricate star constellations and a crescent moon
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Brass
Italian Mid Century Truncated Cone Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century truncated cone opaline glass and brass chandelier, 1950s
Opal glass chandelier
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern style armchairs with velvet fabric and cone legs. A wild modern design for home or
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Danish Modern Cone Shape Shade Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern pottery, metal and walnut base table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid-Century Brushed Aluminum Cone Ceiling Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist segmented brushed aluminum conical pendant with white enameled interior by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Large Double Coned Mid-Century Chandelier in the Art of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
restored in very high quality with new electric.
This Mid-Century Modern chandelier has eight arms that
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century American Ceramic Fat Lava Style Glazed Cone Table Lamp on Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American ceramic cone form table lamp tapered toward the top, housing a brass stem with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30 in W 8 in D 8 in
CONE
Located in Burlingame, CA
images in the mid 1980's. CONE is a highly collectible lithograph from important American artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Verner Panton "Cone" Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern chair is a classic! Designed by Verner Panton in 1958 it pushed the
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Beautiful small 3-armed Mid Century Sputnik ceiling lamp made from colorful cone
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small Mid Century Sputnik cone ceiling lamp made of brass and bakalite.
Very nice classic
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 5.71 in Dm 13.78 in
Small 3-armed Mid Century Sputnik ceiling lamp made of colorful metal cones
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid Century Sputnik ceiling lamp made of metal.
Very nice classic 50s Atomic design in
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Two-Arm Brass Wall Lamps with Cone Lamp Holder, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century two-arm brass wall lamps with cone lamp holder, 1950s
Two-arm wall lamps with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage lamp with black cone shades hanging from cascading chrome arms. Globes pictured are a large
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery Monumental White Cylindrical Pot
By Architectural Pottery
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Mid-Century Modern monumental white cylindrical pot by Architectural Pottery of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Double Cone Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We designed these double cone hourglass style sconces to work in the with Mid-Century Modern style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
1950s Modern Kimball Aged Fiberglass Bullet Cone Planter Set
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modern Kimball fiberglass bullet cone planter set
Listing is for 2 vintage planters with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Metal
Rare 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern dresser features a dark painted finish, round brass pulls, cone-shaped legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Restored
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern lounge chair on solid brass cone shape legs by Edward Wormley.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Custom designed with an Absolute Black Marble base. Cut in a cone shape and hi-polished.
Category
2010s North American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
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Mid Century Modern Cone For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern cone for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every mid century modern cone was constructed with great care. There are 542 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern cone you’re looking for, while we also have 44 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern cone — 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 cone, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern cone that is appealing in its simplicity, but Verner Panton, Stilnovo and Architectural Pottery produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Cone?
Prices for a mid century modern cone can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $315,000, while the average can fetch as much as $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 Cone
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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