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Mid-Century Modern Display Cabinet
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage American made cabinet with hair pin iron legs. Three sides of glass for display, shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
1960's Mid Century Modern Display Side Table. Shadow Box Form Top
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Occasional/ Side Table with Top Display Case. Top opens for display area
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Raffia Cloth Finished Rounded Angles Étagère Display Unit Glass Shelves
By Harrison Van Horn, Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Raffia cloth wrapped Mid-Century Modern display wall unit étagère shelves.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Raffia
Vintage Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Buffet Server Hutch Display Cabinet
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Buffet Server Hutch Display Cabinet
Feating mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 32.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Teak Display Cabinet Vitrine
By Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern display cabinet for sale. From the 1960's, and in incredible
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Tall High Gloss Lacquer Finish Rounded Beveled Glass Display Cabinet Wall Unit
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality Mid-Century Modern display qurio cabinet. High gloss durable finish, rounded beveled
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
H 87 in W 42 in D 15 in
Midcentury Modern Opaque White Glass Paneled Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern display pedestal surfaced with opaque white glass panels. The piece is in great
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Glass
Willy Guhl Small Handkerchief Planter by Eternit (multiple available)
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Baambrugge, NL
weathered surface. Pair them with our other Willy Guhl planters for a stunning Mid-Century Modern display.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Other
H 7.49 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Willy Guhl Large Handkerchief Planter by Eternit (multiple available)
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Baambrugge, NL
weathered surface. Pair them with our other Willy Guhl planters for a stunning Mid-Century Modern display.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Other
Pair of Willy Guhl Diablo Hourglass Planters by Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Baambrugge, NL
weatherd surface. Pair them with our other Willy Guhl planters for a stunning mid-century modern display
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter, 1960s Switzerland (Two Available)
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Malibu, US
Willy Guhl planters for a stunning Mid-Century Modern display.
Wonderful patina of lichen and moss
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Brutalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Pair of Willy Willy Guhl Biomorphic Pots or Planters by Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Baambrugge, NL
them with our other Willy Guhl planters for a stunning Mid-Century Modern display.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Other
Set of Two Tilted Concrete Planters by the Swiss Architect Willy Guhl 1950s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Baambrugge, NL
for a stunning mid-century modern display.
Measures: Diameter 64 cm, heights 47 and 36 cm.
Some
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Set of three Tilted Concrete Planters by the Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, 1950s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
planters for a stunning mid-century modern display.
Measures: Diameter 64 cm, heights 47 and 36 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Midcentury Large Shallow Willy Guhl Planter by Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Baambrugge, NL
stunning mid-century modern display.
Measures: Diameter 150,5 cm
Height 28,5 cm
The surface is
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Other
Midcentury Large Shallow Willy Guhl Planter on Base by Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Baambrugge, NL
for a stunning mid-century modern display.
diameter bowl: 150,5 cm
height bowl: 28,5 cm
diameter
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Other
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Display Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern open display pedestal in heavy Lucite, with one lower level and one top level
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Lucite
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Display
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Need a place to store books, glassware or
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Chin Hua Display Cabinet by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua display cabinet by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
Raymond K. Sobota started
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Burl
Mid Century Modern Plum Purple Lacquer Showcase Display Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Plum Purple Lacquer Showcase Display Cabinet. It includes thick glass shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Chrome Frame Étagère Display Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern brushed aluminum chrome frame étagère display shelf. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 74.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Compact China Cabinet with Lighted Display
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern compact china cabinet by Basic-Witz features hardwood construction
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Falster Danish Teak Credenza with Display Top
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak credenza with display top by Falster. Two doors conceal adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Brandt Mid-Century Hexagonal Walnut Display Table
By Brandt
Located in Germantown, MD
A Brandt Mid-Century Hexagonal Walnut Display Center Table in great vintage condition. Velvet lined
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
Modern Chrome & Glass Arched Etagere Display Shelving Unit, Mid-20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
inches.
Additional information:
Materials: Wood
Color: Gold
Period: Early 20th century
Styles
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hutch Or Buffet with Display Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern hutch or buffet with display cabinet
Dimensions. 48 W ; 16 D ; 65 H
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf
Dimensions. 66
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Style China Display Cabinet, White Case and Teak
By Bartels
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome china or display cabinet in a Mid-Century Modern and/or Scandinavian Modern style with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 56 in W 43.5 in D 16 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Stanley China Display Cabinet Vitrine
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid-century Modern china cabinet for sale. It's in great original condition, and a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern British Ilford Selo Photography Film Store Display
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
line during the 1960s in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The frame of the display is done in
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass And Glass Corner Curio Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern brass and glass corner curio display cabinet. All original from USA, 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Display Cases, a Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
A matched pair of midcentury modern walnut and glass display cases. These were likely
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Walnut
1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Form Secretary/ Display Case/ Cabinet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Form 1960's Mid Century Modern Obelisk Display Case/ Secretary/ Cabinet. This is the first
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Highboard Display Cabinet Elliotts Of Newbury
By Elliotts
Located in Atlanta, GA
with original red fabric.
Mid century highboard with drop down bar that could also be used as a stand
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 56 in W 72 in D 16.5 in
French Mid Century Modern Teak and Smoked Glass Etagère, Display Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Mid Century Modern Teak and Smoked Glass Etagère, Display Shelf
A very stylish piece with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Hale Walnut Barrister Style Stacked Bookcase Display Cabinet Mid Century Modern
By Hale
Located in Dayton, OH
bottom section is missing glass. an intriguing cabinet with a mid century modern vibe to it.
Hale
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 45 in W 34.5 in D 17 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Tomlinson Mid Century Display Cabinet, Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Countryside, IL
Tomlinson mid century Display cabinet - pair
Each cabinet measures: 34 wide x 16 deep x 78
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Burl
Art Deco Mid Century Wood Carved Display China Cabinet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Monumental mid-century china cabinet. Beautiful ornately carved detail surrounds the front glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Buffet Hutch Display China Cabinet t
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Danish Modern teak buffet with hutch. Fantastic condition. Minor signs of wear. Small chip
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Buffet Hutch Display China Cabinet Bow Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Danish Modern teak buffet with hutch. Bow front design.
Featuring adjustable glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Teak
H 71.75 in W 59 in D 18.75 in
Walnut mid century modern two-part hutch credenza display cabinet glass doors
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walmart mid-century modern sculpted two part hutch display cabinet credenza china cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
H 72 in W 66 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Medical Display Cabinet in Steel - Italiy 1945-50
Located in Girona, ES
Medical display cabinet in steel painted with metallic green “hammered” paint. Base and door in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Modern Rattan Brass Glass and MIrrored Etagere Display Shelf
By Karl Springer
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Brass mounts. 3 glass shelves. Bottom is mirrored. 2 doors at bottom 84" h x 44 1/2" w x 15 1/4" d.
Condition
Splits in seams. Scratches to glass and mirrored shelves. Oxidation to ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 84 in W 44.5 in D 15.25 in
Mid-Century Asian Modern James Mont Style Brass Clad Bookcase / Display Shelf
By James Mont
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century modern brass clad cabinet with pagoda form in the manner of James Mont. it
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 74 in W 19 in D 12 in
Mid Century Modern Tiki Brutalist Buffet Hutch Display China Cabinet With Lights
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Tiki Brutalist buffet with hutch by United Furniture.
Featuring adjustable glass shelves at the top. Generous storage space and a drawer at the bottom. The top has a workin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
H 78 in W 55 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Hexagon Display Side or End Table, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A mid-century modern pair of end or side tables in a hexagon shape. The quality tables are crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Milo Baughman Style Column Pedestal Display Stand
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style display pedestal column. Tall square base is wrapped in
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 44 in W 10 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass NY New York Display Sculpture Table Decoration
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern polished decorative heavy Brass New York big NY sculpture, window display or
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
H 18.5 in W 23 in D 6.25 in
Mid Century Modern Librenza Credenza Buffet Sideboard Display Cabinet by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic piece of G plan furniture from the Librenza range of furniture. A fantastic piece for varius uses but originally used as a drinks cabinet. This piece would look great in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 38.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
1950's Mid Century Modern XL Itelian Barovier&Toso Floral Display Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Showstopping c1950's Italian Mid Century Modern Large Floral Display in Clear and Patterned Art
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Glass Showcase Display Cabinet Storage Case
Located in Miami, FL
Six feet tall and four-level glass shelves Mid-Century Modern showcase made in Italy.
Wooden base
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Chrome
H 72 in W 27.5 in D 14.5 in
Mid Century Teak & Glass Bookcase/Display Case
Located in Puslinch, ON
gorgeous vintage teak & glass book/display case. Made in Canada, circa 1960s. Classic design. Doors slide
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Display Case Cabinet by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Johan Tapp, Gumps
Located in Lafayette, IN
. This is a stunning mid-century piece that offers plenty of display as well as extensive interior
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid Century Display Shelving Etagere
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb mid century display shelving etagere
The etagere measures: 32 wide x 14.5 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite Acrylic Tall Lighted Display Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite Acrylic Tall Lighted Display Cabinet Vitrine. Item features a
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Acrylic
H 75 in W 35.5 in D 12.5 in
European Mid-Century Display Cabinet, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Curio or display cabinets are versatile pieces of furniture that offer a creative way to showcase
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Enrique Garces Mid-Century Bone Veneer Small Scroll Table / Display Stand
By Enrique Garces
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern small table / display pedestal with a scroll form and rectangular tiled bone
Category
20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bone
Scandinavian Modern Teak Display Cabinet
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Mid-Century Glass-Front Teak Display Cabinet Bookcase is a remarkable vintage piece that
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
Tall Mid Century Danish Modern Round Circular Teak Drum Table / Display Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple clean modern pedestal table from Denmark circa 1960's. It features beautiful grained teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pedestals
Materials
Teak
H 35.5 in Dm 19.5 in
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Mid Century Modern Display For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern display you’re looking for. A mid century modern display — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern display, we have 602 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern display — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern display, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Mastercraft, Henredon and Walter Bosse each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern display that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Display?
Prices for a mid century modern display start at $250 and top out at $44,000 with the average selling for $2,393.
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 Display
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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