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Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Abstract Room Divider Screen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking, Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist, abstract, room divider or screen comprised of three 20
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Large Painted Screen Room Divider
Located in Kensington, MD
Interesting tri-fold screen that has been painted in an abstract manner in yellow, orange, black and white. The image has quite a bit of movement to it and will add excitement to you...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Birchwood Room Divider - Vintage Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish room divider made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 72 in W 77.5 in D 13 in
Mid Century Room Divider / Screen in Rattan, Italian Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a timeless masterpiece from the mid-century era, a captivating Italian Modern room
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Iron
Mid 20th Century Room Divider
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Lučenec, SK
Midcentury wall divider designed by Czech architect, Ludvik Volak and produced by Drevopodnik
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Ash
Colourful Mid-Century Modern Italian Partition Wall or Room Divider
Located in Berlin, DE
Colourful Mid-Century Modern Italian Partition Wall or Room Divider
Partition wall or room divider
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Four Panel Painted Room Divider, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern four panel painted and gilt wood fantasy room divider. C 1950
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Greek Revival Rattan Room Divider
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give one room the appearance of two rooms with this fantastic vintage room divider. Measuring in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wicker, Walnut, Hardwood, Wood, Rattan
Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes.. Salvaged from an
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern 3 Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Decorative folding screen divider of 3 panels, nlaid with solid brass lines
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Arthur Umanoff Design Étagère Room Divider
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Las Vegas, NV
RARE and Unique iron, wood and woven faux grass étagère designed by Arthur Umanoff
for the Mayan collection by Shaver Howard Furniture CO. and produced in the 1960's.
This piece look...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Purple Wood Gold Brass Italian Screen Divider
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian floor screen composed of four bodies made of lacquered solid wood, with applications in gold brass and clear glass.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Room divider / Screen, rattan, Scandinavian Modern, Swedish mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful rare room divider in rattan, in the style of Larsson Korgmakare (maker of Josef Frank
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
H 72.05 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Mid Century Divided Wood Tray by Gladmark
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century divided wood tray. Nice minimalist design in a rounded square shape. Made in Sun
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
1970s Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored 4 Panel Large Room Dividing Screen
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored Large Room Dividing Screen. 4 panels, decorative mirror on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Glass
H 80.25 in W 1.75 in D 55 in
Mid-Century Modern German Plant Stand Rattan Bamboo Room Divider, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern plant stand, flower pot holder or room divider. made in Germany
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Baumann Fils & Cie Paravent Paris Mid-Century Modern Room Divider, Screen
By Baumann France
Located in Miami, FL
1950s huge Paravent, room divider or screen made of individual slats by Baumann Fils & Cie, Melun
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Room Divider with Shelves in Mahogany and Brass
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico, DF
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Mexican room divider formed with two structures in mahogany and polished
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Grain Laminate Room Divider or Planter
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern faux wood grain laminate room divider or planter, Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Conant Ball Mid Century Maple Room Divider
By Conant Ball
Located in Countryside, IL
Conant ball mid century maple room divider
This room divider measures: 52 wide x 21.5 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Rattan French Riviera Room Screen Paravent Divider, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Authentic rattan screen from the 60s.
Very nice work of rattan with its curls and crosses patterns.
3 panels.
This screen has been carefully cleaned in the workshop for imme...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
H 64.57 in W 48.82 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit Bookshelf Room Divider by Frank Kyle
By Frank Kyle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, spectacular Room Divider from the early 1950s by sculptor and designer
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Brass, Copper
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider
The credenza bottom measures: 54 wide x 17 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century MODERN Walnut BAR / BOOKCASE Room Divider by Stanley Furniture Co.
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern bar / bookcase by Stanley Furniture Company, circa 1960s. This unique piece
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Iron
H 42 in W 68 in D 12 in
Mid Century Mirror and Cane Room Divider
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century mirror and cane room divider
The room divider measures: 92 wide x 1.5 deep x 90
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Cane, Mirror
Freestanding Mid Century Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D16 H70.5 SHELF HEIGHTS 18,24, 12.5, 11
Fully restored large Wall unit in structurally sound and sturdy condition. Item shows well with no large areas of wear. Item features nat...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern tall three double wall-panel solid bamboo wood room divider in dark brown finish
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
H 73.5 in W 66 in D 1.5 in
One Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition
Located in Miami, FL
One Mid-Century Modern tall three wall-panel solid bamboo wood room divider, screen or partition in
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out Top Finished Back
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out and Top Finished Back
Dimensions. 60 W
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 70 in W 60 in D 16 in
Mid 20th Century Carved Solid Walnut Room Divider
Located in Germantown, MD
Carved solid walnut room divider in excellent condition. Comes in 5 panels with hinges. Each panel
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Screen / Room Divider by Gold Medal
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A colorful three panel folding screen with canvas inserts in burnt orange and tan . The screen is highlighted by a satin black wood frame which would give a room that extra detail an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Mid-Century Articulated Paravent Baumann Screen Room Divider
By Baumann France
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage articulated paravent screen in the style of Baumann France.
Flexible Paravent made out of strips of wood allows the screen to be placed in different shapes and angels. Adroi...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Oak
1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Centre shops throughout UK.
This room divider is typical of the Schreiber style, clean lines with Danish
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Formica, Beech
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving
This wall unit measures: 54 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
height 176cm
Condition:
Very good mid century condition. Minor signs of wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Formica
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burl Wood Room Divider
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style Mid Century burl wood room divider
Room divider with 3 sections; each measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Burl
Italian Mid-Century Polychromed Lacquered Architectural Screen /Room Divider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid-Century Polychromed Lacquered Architectural screen /room divider
Italy, Circa 1970s
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Silver Leaf and Glass Three Panel Room Divider Screen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century architectural 3-panel room divider screen with silver leafed wooden frames and beveled
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silver
Custom Mid-Century Style Geometric Wood Room Divider by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century geometric wood room divider. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports.
Custom sizing and
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Panelling
Materials
Mahogany
Percival Lafer Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Room Divider
By Percival Lafer
Located in Countryside, IL
Percival Lafer mid century Brazilian rosewood and leather room divider
This room divider
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Room Divider by L. Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Żory, PL
This room divider was designed by Ludvik Volák for Dřevopodnik Holešov in the 1960s.
Made of bent
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century French Baumann Paravent Paris Pine Folding Screen Room Divider
By Baumann France
Located in Burton, TX
Found in France, this French Art Deco freestanding tambour room divider / folding screen in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Pine
Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
This midcentury room
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in
Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
This midcentury room
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in
Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
This midcentury room
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in
Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
This midcentury room
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in
Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
This midcentury room
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
H 88.59 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in
Mid Century Italian Tambour Screen Room Divider in Solid Golden Mahogany & Rosso
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid century italian Tambour screen room divider in solid golden mahogany & Rosso Verona Marble - 5
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Marble
H 55.12 in W 5.52 in D 118.12 in
Exceptional 1960s Modern Vinyl Cord Room Divider
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s modern vinyl cord room divider. This 3 paneled room divider is made of durable vinyl cord and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Stunning Pattern Three Panel Bamboo Rattan Room Divider Screen Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century stunning pattern three panel bamboo rattan room divider screen mint.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 72 in W 60 in D 1 in
Contemporary Modern Signed Italian Six-Panel Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with thick brush strokes in many elaborate colors makes the perfect addition to any modern interior
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Canvas
Italian Mid-Century Rectangular Divider in Wood, White Fabric and Metal, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century rectangular divider in wood, white fabric and metal, 1950s.
Rectangular
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 68.9 in W 105.91 in D 20.08 in
Sideboard Italian Work Mid-Century Modern
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Lucca, IT
Sideboard Italian work Mid-Century Modern. The sideboard is divided into four parts, three sliding
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Colorful 6-Panel Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A colorful vintage room divider with a beautifully textured surface, decorated in a Mid-Century or
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Record Storage Cabinet
Located in Frederick, MD
This walnut Mid-Century modern record cabinet is in the iconic style of the 1950s and 60s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vittorio Dassi Midcentury Italian Modern Walnut Room Divider/ Buffet / Credenza
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian Modern buffet / room divider / credenza with a walnut case featuring three upper
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 38 in W 80 in D 20 in
Brazilian Modern Credenza & Divider in Hardwood & Granite, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Brazilian Modern credenza & room divider in hardwood and blue granite made in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Granite
H 33.5 in W 59.1 in D 18.1 in
Curved Wood Divided Vide Poche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved wood catch all divided into three sections and features two pointed sides and curves all
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Light Gray Privacy Screen or Room Divider with 50's Printed Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950's light gray enameled metal frame privacy screen or room divider with original 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
H 66.875 in W 0.75 in D 58.25 in
Large & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Elegant Extra long Mid-Century Modern Walnut credenza
Very elegant and long credenza Just breath
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
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Mid Century Modern Divider For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern divider you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern divider for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 473 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern divider you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern divider, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern divider made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Ludvik Volak, Paul McCobb and Drevopodnik Holesov each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern divider that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Divider?
A mid century modern divider can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $22 and the highest can go for as much as $220,000.
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 Divider
- 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 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 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is 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.
- 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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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