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Mid-Century Modern Folding Bar Cart Trolley from Gerlinol
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mid-Century Modern folding bar cart on wheels from Gerlinol from circa 1960.
The trolley folds
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs in Exotic Tropical Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this pair of Mid-Century Modern folding chairs in exotic tropical wood.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Palisander
Mid-Century Modern Folding Dining Set by Hyllinge Møble, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern folding dining set by Hyllinge Møble, Denmark, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Folding Bar Cart Stand with Serving Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Folding Bar Cart Stand with Serving Tray. Item features a folding frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Laminate
Mid-Century Modern Folding Stow Away Serving Cart Table on Wheels by Cartel MINT
By Kartell
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Folding Stow Away Serving Cart Table on Wheels by Cartel MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in W 24 in D 27 in
1950's Mid-Century Modern Folding Daybed / Sofa
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950's Midcentury Modern foldable sofa / daybed for sale. Originally from the 1950's, and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk
Mid Century Modern Folding Chairs with Green Vinyl by Cosco
By Cosco
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern folding chairs by Cosco features sleek modern look, vintage green
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Modern FOLDING DINING SET / Game Table Set by Stakmore
By Stakmore Company
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid century Modern foldable / collapsable dining set / game table set by Stakmore. Both the table
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This four-panel mahogany screen features a kaleidoscopic starburst pattern and folds in both
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s.
This set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Folding Sunbeds, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Relax in style with these striking midcentury modern sunbeds, a charming addition to any outdoor
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Foldable Serving Trolley
By Hans Bolling
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the perfect addition to your home entertaining needs - a vintage foldable serving
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Laminate, Beech
Danish Mid-Century Modern Foldable Serving Trolley
By Hans Bølling
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the perfect addition to your home entertaining needs - a vintage foldable serving
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Laminate, Beech
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Folding Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk side chair in solid walnut frame with rope seat and back, the chair is in great condition and very light use.
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Folding Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern set of four solid beech folding chairs, made in Romania. This solid and sturdy
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Folding Bar Cart with Two Tier
Located in Miami, FL
are easily and quickly folding and the cart is convertible in very slim piece you can hide anywhere
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Magazine Holder by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, walnut and brass, magazine holder by Cesare Lacca folds up from it's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Folding Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Plainview, NY
timeless allure of mid-century design.
About Cesare Lacca:
Cesare Lacca (1913-1978) was an Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Magazine Holder by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, walnut and brass, magazine holder by Cesare Lacca folds up from it's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen, Wooden Structure, Vinyl Upholstery - France
Located in Girona, ES
Nice folding screen, three parts, wooden structure, cotton filling and "prehistoric horses" pattern
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 68.12 in W 59.06 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Folding Chairs by Clarin. Set of Two
Located in Seattle, WA
These Chairs will be Sold Separately .Possibly Leather Backing and Seat or Similar Material. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 21 W ; 18 D ; 32 H
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Folding Beech Vintage Chair Style Gio Ponti, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage beech folding chair or lounge chair, which was made in 1960s in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Beech
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Folding Magazine Racks by Cees Braakman - Netherlands
By Cees Braakman
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of folding magazine racks in stained and shellac-varnished beech.
Design by Cees Braakman
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
H 22.05 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Fritz Hansen Danish Mid-Century Modern Folding Coffee Table Stand Tray Top Mint!
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fritz Hansen Danish Mid-Century Modern teak folding coffee table stand tray top MINT!.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Martin Eisler for Forma. Mid-Century Modern Folding Center/Dining Table in Wood
By Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Beautiful folding center table by Martin Eisler, one of the founders of the company Forma, an
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
H 29.93 in W 59.45 in D 27.96 in
Wood & fabric Mid Century Modern folding chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Folding chair in beech, brass and fabric.
The structure has been restored maintaining the original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Modern Folding Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca in Dark Wood- Italy
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Girona, ES
Folding magazine rack, dark stained and varnished wood.
Design: Cesare Lacca
Italy c. 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 20.48 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Mid Century Modern Hand-Woven Rattan & Metal Folding Magazine / Newspaper Rack
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Mid Century Modern Folding Hand-Woven Rattan Magazine Rack With Metal Legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 13.39 in W 16.34 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Wenge Folding Magazine Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple elegant Mid-Century Modern folding magazine rack in wenge wood, circa 1980s. The rack is in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wenge
Mid-Century Modern Teak Folding Dining Table by Hvidt and Mølgaard Nielsen Model
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern folding dining table model 20/59 by Hvidt and Mølgaard Nielsen in solid teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 55.91 in
Indoor / Garden Folding Wegner Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern folding lounge chair in the iconic style of Hans Wegner. Strong walnut frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Horn Tone Cerused Finished Sideboard Credenza with Folding Double Doors
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern folding double doors four drawers server credenza buffet cabinet. Horn tone
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
1950's American Mid Century atomic Age Folding Table in Walnut & Naugahyde
Located in San Diego, CA
versatile and practical American mid-century modern Folding table with cream color naugahyde top
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
1950s Russel Wright Mid-Century Modern Three Folding Patio Armchairs in Black
By Russel Wright
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Patio armchairs
1950s Russel Wright Three Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folding Steel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
1950s Seagrass Folding Lounge Chair Style Ninfea Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Folding Chair
In the style of Gio Ponti ninfea chair
maker unknown
Preowned
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Three Illum Wikkelso Danish Modern Teak Folding Tables, Silkeborg Denmark, 1960s
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three Mid-Century Modern fold out tables from the 1960s. Designed by Illum Wikkelso, executed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Wood
H 16.5 in W 17 in D 15 in
Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage wood slat seat mid century modern folding dining game chairs. Item features wood slat seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Round Folding Serving Bar Tray Side Table
By Vittorio Bonacina, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern folding tray side table. Made of rattan and bamboo, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Tray Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Italian 1960s Chrome and Lucite Plia Folding Chair by G. Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern folding chair in Lucite and chrome, designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Italian 60s Brown Plia Folding Chairs by G. Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern folding chairs in brown plastic and chromed aluminum, designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of 6 Folding Chairs with Cane Seats in style of Aldo Jacober, Italy 1980s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Beograd, RS
This listing features a set of 6 Mid Century Modern folding chairs with cane seats designed in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 28.75 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Marble Slant Front Desk Table Secretary
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern folding slant front desk writing table secretaire
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 45.67 in W 34.65 in D 17.33 in
Folding Tray Coffee Table AT35 by Hans Wegner 'Attr.' for Andreas Tuck, 1960s
By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern folding coffee table with massiv teak tray and base. The table top with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
SIX VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERM PLYWOOD FOLDING STADIUM SEATING WITH NEW BASEs
Located in GB
century modern folding stadium seating
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.94 in W 16.34 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Three Panel Folding Screen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Teak Three Panel Folding Screen, each section with rectangular floating panel
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Style Pendant In Folded Acrylic
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar style chandelier pendant with a metal frame with a shade made of folded
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Folding Magazine Rack
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding magazine rack in mahogany wood and brass details, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Folding Bamboo Tray Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-century folding bamboo tray table. Table is versatile in that it can be used as an accent table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Acrylic Foldable Magazine Rack
Located in Medina, OH
Rare Mid Century modern Black Acrylic magazine rack! Foldable to an extent, see pictures. Great for
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Acrylic
Handsome Mid-Century Modern 4 Panel Folding Screen Bohemian
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Mid-Century Modern 4 panel folding screen with starburst pattern. This unique Bohemian
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mahogany
1980s Mid-Century Modern Streamlined Chrome Magazine Rack Foldable
By Tony Paul
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Mid-Century Modern Streamlined Chrome Magazine Rack Foldable
Clean modern lines. Chrome
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Wood Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful set of five vintage modern folding chairs feature a stylish "X" shape base
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Folding Table, Smart Desk, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Gorgeous circular Elm dining in the manner of Pierre Chapo.
The top features an impressive grain and nice wood-joints connexions.
The table offers two extensions.
Dimensions clo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid century, modern printed cowhide folding safari chair
By Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century printed cowhide folding safari chair. This wrought iron chair base forms a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
Mid-Century Modern Brown Foldable Serving Table 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
This foldable serving table from the 1960s era features a chromed base with two tiers and four
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Dyrlund Folding Chair
By Dyrlund
Located in BAARLO, LI
A folding chair from the Danish design manufacturer Dyrlund from Denmark. It is rare to find a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century foldable desk
This space saving folding desk or office unit from the 1960's was
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Classic Mid-Century Modern Portable Rolling Fold Out Bar Cart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern portable rolling fold out bar cart. Beautifully
grained walnut wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid 20th Century Modern Folding Screen by J. Baumann, 1950s
By Jomaine Baumann
Located in Brugge, BE
1950s
France
Pine
180cm high, 200cm wide, 2cm deep
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Pine
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Mid Century Modern Folding For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern folding available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern folding for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 7402 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern folding you’re looking for, while we also have 254 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century modern folding you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern folding is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Giancarlo Piretti, Paul McCobb and Anonima Castelli each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern folding that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Folding?
A mid century modern folding can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,089, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $2,320,072.
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 Folding
- 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. - 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 Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is 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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