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Mid-Century Modern Fish-String White Painted Desk Chair, One Of A Kind
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American one of a kind Mid-Century Modern fish-string white painted desk chair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Polystyrene, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Fish Serving Plate by Vallauris Signed Morvan, France, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful and large Mid-Century Modern fish serving plate in vallautis ceramic signed by Morvan
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
H 9.45 in W 24.41 in D 1.58 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fish Aquarium Made of Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass aquarium with sticker still attached. In excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Fish
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Murano art glass fish made in Italy during the mid-late 20th century in bright
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Fish Cheese Serving Board
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous carving cheese board in the shape of a fish. Cast aluminum head and tail with a maple
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Green Marble & Bronze Fish Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unique vintage modern sculpture features a bronze fish swimming through a field of seaweed on
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid Century Modern African Snakewood Fish Studio Art Sculpture
Located in San Jose, CA
plenty of patina and vintage charm. Complements Danish modern or mid century decor.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century French Brass Fish Lamp
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bring the beach to your home with this fun and playful mid-century French brass lamp in the form of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bergasse Mid-Century Modern Brass Metal School of Fish Wall Sculpture
By John Bergasse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bergasse Mid-Century Modern brass metal school of fish wall sculpture. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Ceramic Fish Tile
Located in Fraser, MI
Please message us for a cost effective shipping quote to your location.
Mid-Century Modern bar
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Vintage 1950s Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Table Sculpture
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in CABA, AR
Introducing an extraordinary Murano blown glass fish table sculpture, a mesmerizing
Category
20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Aquarium or Fish Bowl by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aquarium or fish bowl by Barbini.
A gold fleck lamp work fish in clear glass with a pink or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Fish Plates in a Fish Shape Yellow Color France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Fish Plates in a Fish Shape Yellow Color France
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Vintage 1960s French Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Art Composition, Mid-Century Modern Period
By Gil Vargas Segovia, Vallauris, Beswick, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, Secla
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of midcentury multi color fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration
A funny collection of
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta
Large Mid-Century Modern Multi-Color Metal Sculpture of Two Fish
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern metal sculpture of two fish jumping out of the sea.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Mid-Century Modern Taxco Los Castillo Abalone Articulated Fish Bottle Opener
By Taxco
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Articulated silver plate fish-form bottle opener with pieces of polished abalone shell applied as
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.63 in W 8 in D 0.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Studio of Murano Handcrafted Fish Aquarium
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern splendid aquarium with two colorful fish and controlled bubble by Murano.
Made
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Lagardo Tackett & Kenji Fujita California Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Plate
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in San Diego, CA
An iconic, beautifully designed, X Large and decorated fish plate/ platter by famed Mid Century
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.5 in W 15.25 in D 10.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Fish Dish by Limoges France
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Porcelain fish dish from the French brand Limoges. The service is decorated with decration of fish
Category
Vintage 1960s French Romantic Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Fish Dish by Limoges, France
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Porcelain fish Dish from the French brand Limoges. The service is decorated with decration of fish
Category
Vintage 1960s French Romantic Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Fish Decorated Plate by Giovanni De Simone
By Giovanni de Simone
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Plate / bowl by Giovanni De Simone with a very colorful fish decoration. De Simone studied
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay
Lagardo Tackett & Kenji Fujita California Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Plate
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in San Diego, CA
An iconic, beautifully designed, and decorated fish plate/ platter by famed Mid Century designers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.85 in W 9 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern Green Orange Painting Motif Fish Robert Libeski 1946 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage painting animal motif fishes by Robert Libeski 1946 Vienna.
An amazing
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 20.48 in W 18.12 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Piero Fornasetti Fish Plates, Italy, 1955
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Piero Fornasetti Fish Plates, Italy, 1955
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Art Composition of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Shaped Plates
By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, Secla, Vallauris, Shorter & Son Ltd 1
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of midcentury multi color ceramic fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration
A cool collection
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.78 in
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Sweden Fladen Fish Dish Mid-Century Modern 1958
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
shape of a fish with beautifully detailed scales done in relief. Glossy warm brown glaze continues on
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.25 in W 8.25 in D 3.9 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Carved Model of a Fish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Danish attributed mid-century carved teak model of a fish mounted on a base,. The fish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century French Ceramic Fish Dish Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic fish dish signed Vallauris.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Fish Motif Ceramic Vase by Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Fish Motif Ceramic Vase by Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
The color is very
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.04 in Dm 4.53 in
Mid Century Large Italian Wooden Sword Fish
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Large Italian Wooden Sword Fish , Measures approx - 8d x 3.5w x 31h
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Vase Red Fish Mid-Century Modern Italian Design 1950s Gold Parts
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceramic vase red fish Mid-Century Modern Italian design 1950s gold parts.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Modern Italian Glazed Ceramic Fish Sculpture by Ivo De Santis
By Ivo de Santis, Gli Etruschi
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
ancient Etruscan forms, as well as mid-20th century art, particularly abstract expressionism, pop, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 13 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Weinberg Mategot Style Metal Fish Wall Sconce, ca 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Mid Century Modern Weinberg Mategot Style Metal Fish Wall Lamp with a composite shade. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Composition, Wire
Mid-century Modern Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Fish Kebab Dishes and Tray
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Fish Kebab Dishes and Serving Tray,
1960s
There are four
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Aluminum
H 1.25 in W 19 in D 5.75 in
Wall Sculpture, Mid-Century, Fish Motif, Wood & Linen, C 1950, Modern Art
Located in New York, NY
a fish.
The jute fabric has some worn off edges all around.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An abstract Murano glass sculpture of a fish by Licio Zanetti for Zanetti Vetreria Artistica. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Digsmed Fish Platter Mid-Century Teak Danish
By Digsmed Design
Located in South Jordan, UT
modern or classic mid century pieces.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Teak
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Fishes, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic hand painted large artwork of fishes by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960.
Framed
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 0.4 in
Scalar Fish Miniature Bronze Figurine Bosse Style Era Mid-Century Modern Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bronze miniature figurine, in the style of Walter Bosse. Nice addition to your room, or just for your collection of midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in V...
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 3.13 in W 1.25 in D 0.88 in
Mid Century Fish Shaped White Table Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century fish shaped white table lamp
This piece measures: 6 wide x 6 deep x 32.5 inches high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Mid-Century Bowl with Fish
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
stunning hand-crafted Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Danish mid-century brown glazed ceramic bowl of round form
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Articulated Model of a Fish w/ Green Glass Eyes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 20th century silver plate articulated model of a fish with incised details and glass eyes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
H 3 in W 1 in D 1.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Small Fish in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of small black and white fish designed and made by Abraham Palatnik.
The Brazilian artist
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
H 1.78 in W 5.32 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Coffee or Sofa Table with Stylized Fish Motifs
Located in Lisse, NL
and its amazing condition. You hardly ever find unrestored items from the Mid-Century Modern era in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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H 23.6 in W 42.8 in D 23.6 in
Vintage Mid Century Brass Fish Sculpted Bottle Opener
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho
Category
Vintage 1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Blown Glass Fish Lamp by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
will add style to your decor. An original piece that is current and unique.
Mid-Century, Hollywood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Fish From, Bamboo Table Lamp on Biomorphic Base
By Frederic Weinberg, John Risley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg style black wrought iron fish lamp, with fiberglass tail that
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century, Solid Brass Fish Pendant Light
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
The solid brass Coy fish was originally a garden candle holder, circa 1965. This one has been
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modern Rittts Astrolite Abstract Fish Sculpture
By Shirley Ritts, Astrolite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good Ritts Astrolite sculpture of a stylized fish.
Height: circa 15 in.
Items purchased
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Studio Ceramic Fish Figures, Vintage German 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous pair of character ceramic figural Fish statues - made by an unknown artist in a studio
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 11 in W 12.5 in D 3.25 in
Tall Mid Century Multi Color Murano Glass Fish
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1980s Murano glass fish is over 14” tall. Glass is streaked with amber and blue tones and has
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Fish Table Lamp by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Travertine fish table lamp by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
H 24.81 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
Mid-Century Handmade Glass Fish by Reijmyre, Sweden
By Reijmyre Glasbruk
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Handblown studio glass fish decoration by Swedish glass maker Reijmyre (established in 1810
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century French Majolica Fish Wood Imitation Platter Salins
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Majolica Fish Wood Imitation Platter signed Salins.
Model Bahama.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase decorated with fish by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Mid-20th Century
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Knivsta, SE
, Sweden. Mid-20th Century. Marked GUSTAVSBERG P50 L (Lindberg)
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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H 4.93 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Metal Magazine Rack with Fishes, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice metal magazine rack made in France in the 50's. Illustrating two fishes on both sides.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century French Majolica Fish & Oyster Wall Pan Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Majolica Fish & Oyster Wall Pan Vallauris.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large René Lalique "Roscoff" Bowl Decorated with Fish, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large René Lalique "Roscoff" bowl decorated with fish. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 35 x 7 cm.
In
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century French Ceramic Fish Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century French Ceramic fish dish signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Table Fish Lamp Glass, France, 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury table lamp designed in France during the 1960s. Chrome plating, transparent, white and blue glass. Very good original vintage condition. Standard bulb. Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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Mid Century Modern Fish For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century modern fish available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and ceramic, all mid century modern fish available were constructed with great care. There are 960 antique and vintage mid century modern fish for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mid century modern fish available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern mid century modern fish are consistently popular styles. Many mid century modern fish are appealing in their simplicity, but Carl Auböck, Walter Bosse and Cenedese produced popular mid century modern fish that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Fish?
Prices for mid century modern fish can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern fish begin at $65 and can go as high as $135,000, while the average can fetch as much as $911.
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 Fish
- 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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