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Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern dining table. Legs of the mahogany table are capped and accented with brushed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A fabulous designer French Mid-Century Modern dining table
handcrafted in France, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Table, Wood, Italian, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Table, Wood, Italian, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Suite of 6 Elegant Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
A suite of 6 elegant Mid-Century Modern dining chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Folding Collapsible Lucite Base Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Folding collapsible lucite base glass top mid century modern dining table.
Innovative hidden
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid Century Modern Dining Armchairs by Drexel Heritage
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair of mid century modern dining chairs by Drexel Heritage. Each ratio a wooden frame with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Round Octagon Glass Chrome Base Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Octagon glass chrome base Mid-Century Modern dining table.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern dining chairs set of 4.
Dimensions 22 W ; 36 H ; 19 D
Seat height 18
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. Newly upholstered in a dark peacock color that
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/ Desk with Drawer, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/ Desk with drawer, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Peter Ghyczy, Holland, 1960s
By Ghyczy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Peter Ghyczy, Holland, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Marble and Glass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Marble and Glass, Italy, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
Set of 4 Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs MINT!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Bamboo Mid-Century Modern dining chairs Unusual Branch Like Pattern Back.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Dining Table by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid Century Modern Dining Table by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.17 in W 70.48 in D 47.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Travertine and Metal, Italy, 1960s, 2 Available
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern dining table, Travertine and Metal, Italy, 1960s- 2 available.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 29.34 in Dm 59.06 in
Set Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Original Alligator Patent Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning set four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, original alligator patent leather seats and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Wood
Six Teak Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of six Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs.
Marked with original label IMHA
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table 611 by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, 1966
By Silvio Coppola
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table 611 by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle.
By Hans Olsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle. Table with 1 extra leave. 6 chairs with
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table Corinth by Ferdinando Meccani for Meccani Arreda
By Ferdinando Meccani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern dining table corinth by Ferdinando Meccani for Meccani Arredamenti, 1978.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 29.14 in W 53.15 in D 53.15 in
Oval Walnut Square Tapered Legs Mid Century Modern Dining Conference Table Mint
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oval Walnut Square Tapered Legs Mid Century Modern Dining Conference Table MINT
One table leaf
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 60 in D 40 in
Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Green Velvet Upholstery, Set of 6, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern dining chairs with green velvet upholstery, set of 6, 1950s
This set of six
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Teak
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Compact Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Table w/ Large Leaves Extensions
By Hans J. Wegner, Niels Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact teak Danish Mid-Century Modern dining table w/ large 20" long leaves extensions. Extends up
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28 in W 48 in D 38 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Mid Century Modern Dining Table with Unique Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern dining table by Ebert Furniture of Red Lion, PA features hardwood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table attributed to Bengt Ruda
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Mid-Century Modern dining table made of Golden Oak. A modern table with clean lines and a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs DIA White Upholstery MINT!
By Design Institute America
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with arms DIA White Upholstery MINT!
Bent Tube Bauhaus
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, Marble and Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, Marble and Glass, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
H 28.15 in W 70.67 in D 47.25 in
Enameled Top Faux Bamboo Base Mid-Century Modern Dining Dinette Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
pictures) top Mid-Century Modern dining table. In style of Knoll alternative to Noguchi Cyclone table.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Set of 4 Vintage Czech Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 4 authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs.
This set is in excellent
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in the style of Mario Marenco, Italy, 1980s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in the style of Mario Marenco, Italy, 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.94 in W 98.43 in D 37.41 in
Set of 4 Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs New Alcantera Upholstery
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of brass frames 4 Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern dining chairs new alcantera upholstery.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 23 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in the Style of Willy Rizzo, Ash Burl, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern dining table in the style of Willy Rizzo, Ash Burl, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
H 30.12 in W 78.75 in D 38.98 in
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Mid-Century Modern Dining Set
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern dining set
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber
USA, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Dining Set Styled After Clifford Pascoe, C. 1960s
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Dining Set in the style of Clifford Pascoe, c. 1960s. This unique set is
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Satinwood Set 8
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in satinwood
This set was salvaged from Liverpool
Category
Vintage 1950s Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Style, Chrome, Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman style, Chrome, Fabric
Set of six Mid
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39 in W 22 in D 21 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, 4 Side-Chairs & 2 Arm-Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
A Set of 6 John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, 4 side-chairs & 2 arm-chairs
Measure
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
H 37.75 in W 21.75 in D 18.25 in
Mid Century MODERN DINING CHAIRS, Made in Denmark, Set of 4
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of four Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs, Made in Denmark. These chairs have curves in all the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/Desk, Chrome and Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/Desk, Chrome and Glass, Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in Green Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in Green Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1970s.
Four exquisite dining
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Table 8 Chairs Set New Linen Upholstery Seats
By Gio Ponti, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern dining table 8 chairs set new linen upholstery seats Mint!.
Measures
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in
1960's Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Burbank, CA
Set of six vintage Mid-century Modern dining chairs for sale. Designed by famed designer Milo
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern DINING TABLE styled after Clifford PASCOE, c. 1960's
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Dining Table in the style of Clifford Pascoe, c. 1960's. Perfectly sized for
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
H 28.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
McGuire Style Round Faux Bamboo Wood Mid-Century Modern Dining Table American
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Fully restored Mid-Century Modern dining table, conference table or center table in dark brown
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Rustic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four rustic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
The design of this set of four
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hexagon Italian Travertine Base Glass Rond Top Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hexagon Italian Travertine base glass round top Mid-Century Modern dining table MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Dining / Conference Table, Burl Wood, Chrome, American, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern dining / conference table, burl wood, chrome, American, 1960s
A sleek and
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Late 20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 43.5 in D 96 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Boltinge - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace Scandinavian elegance with this set of four Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by
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Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Blue Velvet Upholstery, Set of 6, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern dining chairs with blue velvet upholstery, Set of 6, 1950s
This set of six Mid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Melchiorre Bega, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Table, Black Lacquer
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Stamford, CT
Melchiorre Bega, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Dining or Center Table, Table, Black Lacquer
Dining
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in Thick Glass and Walnut Root, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish and elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern dining table, 1970. The tabletop shape is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Set of Ten Kai Kristiansen Style Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs, Danish
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of Ten Kai Kristiansen Style Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs, Danish
Ten sculptural
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 32 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Móveis Flama Manufacturer, Brazil, 1950s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern dining table by Móveis Flama Manufacturer, Brazil, 1950s
This straightforward
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
H 30.12 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron atomic era Italian style Mid-Century Modern dining chairs - set of 4. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tommi Parzinger, Charak, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Bleached Mahogany
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger, Charak Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Bleached Mahogany, Brass, 1954
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Roland Rainer 1952 Vienna Austria
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs model P7 , which were designed by Roland Rainer for the
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.51 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Modern DINING CHAIRS styled after Clifford PASCOE, c. 1960's
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in the style of Clifford Pascoe, c. 1960's. This unique set is
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Midcentury modern dining set, Italy 1960 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury modern dining set made of six iron and faux leather chairs and a big wood and iron table
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Modern Dining For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern dining you’re looking for. A mid century modern dining — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern dining, we have 212839 options in-stock, while there are 8794 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern dining, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern dining, 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 dining that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar and Venini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Dining?
Prices for a mid century modern dining start at $1 and top out at $812,497 with the average selling for $1,994.
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 Dining
- 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 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, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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