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Mid-century modern floor lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century modern floor lamp in very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid-century modern floor lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century modern floor lamp in very good original condition. Red metal base with chrome leg and
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
2 French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 French Mid-Century Modern floor lamps.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp Unsigned but identical to designs by the noted architect Ettore
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Brass, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Polished Chrome Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Torchere Dimer Mint!
By Flos, Robert and Richard Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Polished Chrome Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Torchere Dimer Mint!
Metal forged shade polished
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Chrome and Marble
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp pairing a white marble base with a chrome frame and glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Floor / Bridge Lamp Fiberglass & Walnut
By Modeline Lamp Co., J.T. Kalmar
Located in Fulton, CA
Very unusual Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with fiberglass shade and deffuser with spaceship design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Arredoluce Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps Italy
By Arredoluce
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern floor lamps attributed to Arredoluce. Bases are marble look w
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce, 1950s
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps, circa 1950
By Arredoluce
Located in Milan, IT
Set of Two Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamps with adjustable height, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen - a pair available
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Black Glass Table/Magazine Rack
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Black Glass Table/Magazine Rack.
Category
Vintage 1970s Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Arteluce, 1980s
By Arteluce
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp by Arteluce, 1980s.
Floor lamp with structure and triangular
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Solid Brass Chrome Rectangle Base Adjustable Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Mint!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Nessen Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Brass Chrome Rectangle Base Adjustable Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Brass
H 66 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Gaetano sciolari for Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp by Gaetano sciolari for Stilnovo, Italy 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Selenova, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Selenova, Italy 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass
Blown Murano Glass & Brass c1950s Base Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp MINT
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Blown Murano Glass & Brass c1950s Base Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp MINT.
Glass ball finial
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Elegant Rosewood and Brass Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and unique mid century modern floor lamp. Executed in brass and Brazilian rosewood, in a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Polished Chrome and Opaline Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp in polished chrome and opaline glass having lighted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Adjustable Tilt Head Shade Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp with Dimmer MINT!
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs, Arredoluce
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Adjustable Tilt Head Shade Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp with Dimmer MINT!
Nice Italian modern
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970's Round Solid Oiled Walnut Brass Trims Base Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Adrian Pearsall, Gerald Thurston, George Kovacs, Tommi Parzinger, Flos
Located in Rockaway, NJ
1970's Round Solid Oiled Walnut Brass Trims Base Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cast Lotus Shape Bases Chrome Faux Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
By Laurel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of cast lotus shape bases chrome faux bamboo Mid-Century Modern floor lamps torcheres.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 56 in W 12 in D 10 in
Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Five Glass Shades, 1950s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with five glass shades, 1950s Italy
Fully functional
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp: Dual-Light Stand with Colored Diffusers
Located in Rome, IT
Elevate your space with our Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp. This stunning piece features a
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 64.57 in W 8.67 in D 11.82 in
Ceramic Vintage Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Pieter Groeneveldt, Netherlands
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic vintage mid century modern floor lamp by Pieter Groeneveldt, 1960s, Netherlands.
Pieter
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Textile
Elegant Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp or Reading Light, 1970s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light with adjustable height and pivoting arm and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 53.15 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
Exceptional, Elegant and Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with adjustable height. Designed and manufactured in 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 45.28 in W 9.45 in D 13.78 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in the style of Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp in the style of Angelo Lelli for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in White Fabric and Metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor lamp in white fabric and metal, 1980s
Pair of floor lamps with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brass Crystal Glass Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Lobmeyr, 1950, Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
A brass crystal glass vintage Mid-Century Modern floor lamp, which was designed and executed by J
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 66.93 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage modern brass and metal floor lamp. A unique design that provides maximum light, at no
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Arthur Percy for Gullaskruf 1950s, Sweden
By Gullaskruf, Arthur Percy
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional, elegant and large Mid-Century Modern floor lamp. Designed by Arthur Percy for
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 68.9 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light with adjustable diffuser. Designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 45.28 in W 5.71 in D 9.06 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Ashtray by Ico Parisi for Stildomus, Sold Individually
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern floor ashtray by Ico Parisi for Stildomus.
Sold individually.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Wood
H 17.72 in Dm 4.73 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Decorated Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with decorated Murano glass, 1970s.
Fantastic and beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century, Modern Floor Lamp with Adjustable Height by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Mid-Century, Modern floor lamp with adjustable height by Stilnovo, 1950s
This lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 66.93 in Dm 19.69 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This interesting vintage floor lamp uses mixed metals and three heads for a unique appearance
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern Floor freestanding full-length rattan mirror, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Floor freestanding full-lenght rattan mirror, 1960s
Full-length
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
H 68.12 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Black Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant minimalist black floor lamp. Thin metal pole anchored by heavy and chic tapered base. Shade
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Floor Vase, 1960s
By Andersson & Johansson
Located in Stamford, CT
Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Floor Vase, 1960s
Large swedish modern
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Weesp, NL
Floor lamp Italian Mid-Century Modern.
Stylish and elegant midcentury tripod floor lamp made in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Rare and Elegant Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp or Standing Light Austria 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Absolutely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or standing light
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
H 19.89 in Dm 66.93 in
Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
"Atomic" floor lamp manufactured in the 1950s, by the Majestic Lamp Co. of NYC.
The lamp has a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Cocoon, White Marble and Metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp in cocoon, white marble and metal, 1960s
Floor lamp with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Italian mid-century modern Floor lamp in copper, black metal and marble, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Floor lamp in copper, black metal and marble, 1960s
Floor lamp with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Copper
H 64.18 in W 13 in D 9.45 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely MCM modern brass and Murano glass floor lamps. Makes and elegant statement! Circa 1970. Note
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Brass and Ebonized Walnut by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sculptural Mid-Century Modern floor lamp was realized by the esteemed designer
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Yellow Minimalist Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant minimalist yellow floor lamp. Thin metal pole anchored by heavy and chic tapered base
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Lucite
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century chrome and clear Perspex/Lucite floor lamp.
Shade is for
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Esperia Italy 1960s
By Adalberto Dal Lago
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The Mid-Century Modern floor lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Esperia was made in Italy in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Brillio by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Brillio by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
Carlo Nason was born
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp "Snow" by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, Italy, 1970
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp "Snow" by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, Italy, 1970.
Large white
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Floor Vase
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A lovely accent for just about any room-- use this to display greenery/ tall floral or just as a conversation piece all on it's own. Olive green-- pineapple, diamond or grenade motif...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Dual Pivoting Shades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modernist floor lamp with twin adjusting shades. Accommodate modern efficient
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Floor lamp by Jean Perzel atelier.
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in London, GB
Elegant Floor lamp with brass base and stem and upcurved opaque glass shade by Atelier Jean Perzel
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Walnut Square Tower Shape Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern architectural shape walnut floor lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Mid Century Modern Floor For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern floor for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every mid century modern floor was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern floor, we have 25076 options in-stock, while there are 1560 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern floor — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern floor made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made mid century modern floor has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Laurel Lamp Company and Arredoluce are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Floor?
Prices for a mid century modern floor start at $1 and top out at $700,000 with the average selling for $2,539.
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 Floor
- 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, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 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, 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 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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