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Pair Mid-Century Modern Cube Framed Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cube framed walnut mirrors.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Cube Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern cube chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Sold
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern cube Square tan Laminate floating Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Mid-Century Modern cube square tan laminate floating coffee table. The table is in great original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Pair of Walnut Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Side End Tables Stands Mint!
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of walnut Mid-Century Modern cube shape side end tables stands mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Italian Carrara Marble Pedestal 18" Tall End Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cube shape Italian Carrara marble pedestal 18" tall end table stand pedestal.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
H 18 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mid Century Modern "Cube" loveseat Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern "cube" sofa, attributed to Milo Baughman in the United States, circa 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cube Tables in the Style of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cube tables in the style of Paul Evans. Deep earth tones make up this
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
A Pair of Mid Century Modern Cube Lounge Chairs. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Cube Lounge Chairs in the Karin Mobring Diana Armchairs Style
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cube Club Chairs in Pearlescent Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern cube chairs were realized in the United States circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 23.5 in W 31.25 in D 31 in
Small Mid-Century Modern Cube Like Side End or Occasional Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome small Mid-Century Modern cube-like side table, end table or occasional table. It is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cube End Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end or side tables by Dunbar Furniture in an espresso brown lacquered
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Cube or Case Club Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very high quality matching pair of club chairs, circa 1970s. Completely restored with brand new upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cube Armchairs by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of Cube Armchairs is a statement for itself. The Cube collection is a creation
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 25.01 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The cube sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s.
The elegance, a feature
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
H 25.01 in W 78.75 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Compact Liquor Cabinet End Table Espresso Finish
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern espresso finish cube shape compact liquor cabinet with white laminate pull out
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 24 in W 28 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Cube Armchair and Side table by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set, composed of a Cube armchair and coffee table, is a statement for itself. The
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 25.2 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Pr. Mid-Century Modern Cube Form Lounge Chairs by Patrician After Baughman
By Patrician Furniture Co, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of black and chrome cube form lounge chairs, by the Patrician Furniture Company circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Walnut Cube Shape Table Lamp on Chrome Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern cube shape table lamp.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Geometrical Cube Shape Burl Flame Wood Pattern Side Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cube shape stand end side table.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century Mahogany Cube Chairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern cube chairs made by Henredon. Crafted from mahogany featuring an
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Cube Square Shape Travertine Marble Coffee Table on Wheels
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cube shape dramatic patter square coffee side end occasional table or wide
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Set Of 3 Mid Century Modern Rubber Cube Tables Or Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of 3 Mid Century Modern Rubber Cube Tables Or Ottomans.
Great set of mid century modern cubes
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Rubber
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chair on Casters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern red leather cube club lounge chair on casters. Item features quality
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Danish Modern Cube 3 Seat Sofa in Brown Woven Upholstery
By Komfort, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Danish Modern cube low 3 seat sofa in Brown Woven Upholstery. Very comfortable sofa in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Rotating Cube Cork and Chrome Desk Organizer
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage mid century modern cube shaped desk organizer or desk accessory in cork and chrome. Has two
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chairs on Casters, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern red leather cube club lounge chairs on casters - a pair. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
MCM Lucite Cube Form Covered Ice Bucket in the Manner of Alessandro Albrizzi
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Century Modern cube form ice bucket attributed to Jet Set designer Alessandro Albrizzi having a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
H 6 in W 6.13 in D 6.13 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cube chairs by Thayer Coggin. Designed by Milo Baughman with wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Style 3D Cube Sculpture
By Kovach
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Style 3D Cube Sculpture
Offered is a beautifully unique sculpture. The piece is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Cube Sculpture Signed Steve Upham
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning modernist cube sculpture signed Steve Upham. This well executed Mid-20th Century abstract
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Inspired Burlwood Cube Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Inspired Burlwood Cube Table
Good vintage condition and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Alpha Cube Sculpture by Sheldon Rose
By Curtis Jeré, Brancusi, Rene Brancusi, Sheldon Rose
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern alpha cube sculpture by Sheldon Rose.
Great Mid-Century Modern Sheldon Rose
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Mid Century Cube Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This simple yet refined cocktail table adds depth and warm reflection in an alluring mix of materials and finishes. The table features a recessed antique mirrored top and overall bro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Modern Marble Cube Square Shape Modern Table Lamp MINT!
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Marble Cube Square Shape Modern Table Lamp MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Cubed Flower Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron pendant light features a cubed flower motif with 50 inches of cord
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cube Mid Century Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Simple and elegant, this modern console table with framed with a Morado veneered exterior and has
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Tufted Cube Chairs
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern office chairs in black faux leather on polished chrome bases. Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Cube End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An alluring mix of materials and finishes elevates this end table, featuring a simple square shape and open space for storage and display. An antique mirrored top and shelf creates a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Lane Walnut Game Cube Storage Stool Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Very unusual Lane rolling chess board storage stool. You will love the great flip top stool/chess board seat and wonderful storage underneath the removable top. There are small rolle...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Chrome Tufted Cube Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
form the legs and hold the tufted cube shaped wide seat.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Fun Panton Inspired Stacking Cube Etagere Mid-century Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super fun Panton inspired stacking cube etagere. 4 brightly lacquered cubes stack one on top of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plastic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Cy Mann Chrome Cube Lounge Chair
By Cy Mann
Located in Union City, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cube Lounge Chair Designed by Cy Mann. This chair features a mirrored
Category
Antique 1660s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Danish Tessellated Cube Lounge Armchair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Madison, WI
Absolutely Stunning intricate Cube lounge /club chair in the manner of Percival Lafer. It features
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Cube Pedestals /Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful set of four cube pedestals. This is a wonderful set, they can be used as a coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
38" Original Mid Century Modern Brutalist Abstract Labyrinth Cube Sculpture
Located in Troy, MI
Abstract sculpture by Northern Ohio artist Fred Scott circa 1960s
Welded steel labyrinth cube
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Stunning Pair Harvey Probber Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Harvey Probber cube chairs with plinth base. The original fabric has some minor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cubes Design Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern 3 cubes design ceiling lamp, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Petite Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Petite Milo Baughman chrome cube lounge chair. We love the smaller scale of this chair measuring
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gorgeous Travertine Cube Side End Table Pedestal, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous 1970s modern travertine cube side table or large pedestal. This piece would be a fabulous
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Travertine
Petite Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Petite Milo Baughman chrome cube lounge chair. We love the smaller scale of this chair measuring
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Handsome Milo Baughman Directional Cube Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman for Directional even arm cube lounge chair. This chair was re-upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs Designed by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Union City, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cube Lounge Chair Designed by Cy Mann. These chair features a mirrored
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Seventeen Light Ice Cube Chandelier MINT!
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Seventeen Light Ice Cube Chandelier MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 28 in W 24 in D 24 in
Ice Cube Glass Mirror Sconce, Mid-Century Modern, Austria, 1970s
By Austroluxe
Located in Nuernberg, DE
with ice cube pattern is composed of a white plastic frame and has three lights. It requires three
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Handsome Pair Cy Mann Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Baughman but both are brilliant mid-century designers! This pair retains their original purple woven fabric
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lovely Set of Three Rolling Storage Cube Stools, Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great set of three Mid-Century Modern rolling storage cube stools. Each stool has a thick black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Formica, Upholstery
Travertine Cube Base Square Glass Top Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Travertine cube base square 3/4" glass top Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee tableglass.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 16 in W 38 in D 38 in
Handsome Pair Brass Milo Baughman Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Milo Baughman brass cube chairs by Thayer Coggin. We love the Burberry style
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
2 Mid Century Modern Pierced Square Geometric Cubed Wood Table Lamps 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid century modern wooden table lamps featuring square beveled forms with cut out centers
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modern Black Lucite Cube Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern black lucite cube table lamps in the Laurel Lamp Company Style. Circa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
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Mid Century Modern Cubes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of mid century modern cubes is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century modern cubes — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Find 1295 antique and vintage mid century modern cubes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 27 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century modern cubes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern mid century modern cubes are consistently popular styles. Mid century modern cubes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Gaetano Sciolari and Peill & Putzler are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Cubes?
Prices for mid century modern cubes start at $1 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $2,200.
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 Cubes
- 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. - 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. - 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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