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Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome & Walnut Etagere
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome & Walnut Etagere. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Founders Dining Table W 2 Extensions
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Founders 108" dining table W 2 extensions.
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome & Walnut Etagere Bar Wall Unit Shelving
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome & Walnut Etagere. Featuring a straight line design, floating
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
H 82 in W 32.5 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Modern Founders Walnut and Chrome Dresser Credenza and Mirror
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern Founders walnut and chrome dresser credenza and mirror. An absolutely jaw
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome Dining Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome armchair attributed to Milo Baughman by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Baughman Style Chrome Floating Bar Cabinets Credenza Mid-Century Modern Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of four Milo Baughman style chrome mirror clad floating cabinets by Founders. Two
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 22.5 in W 32.25 in D 15.25 in
Mid Century Modern Founders Wood Desk Dining Table with Laminate Wood Table Top
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern wood desk table with laminate wood table top. This handsome piece features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30 in W 59.75 in D 35 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Founders
Above average vintage condition and structurally
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern long cabinet by Founders with parquet diamond style front panels. Two side
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Burl Credenza by Founders
By Thomasville, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern Thomasville bar cabinet in burl. Unique design with smoked glass cabinet
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jack Cartwright Founders Credenza/Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern walnut Jack Cartwright for Founders credenza/dresser
Offered is a beautiful Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern 2 door credenza/sideboard by Founders
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Founders Jack Cartwright Mid Century Modern Yellow Nightstand Chest Maple Chrome
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Founders Jack Cartwright Mid Century Modern Yellow Nightstand Chest Maple Chrome. Item features the
Category
Antique 17th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple, Paint
H 28 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Founders Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 68 wide x 19 deep x 30.25 inches high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Table Cabinet by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century made side table with beautiful rosewood inlay. Drum style pedestal table with cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Founders Style Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders Style Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 67.75 wide x 17 deep x 31.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Founders Armchairs - a Pair
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
A pair of mid-century lounge chairs by Founders. This pair has so much to offer. Sculpted walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut with Architectural Glass Attributed to Founder's
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
. Attributed to the Founders Furniture Co. and designed and constructed in the late sixties. Beveled Glass edge
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 15 in W 60 in D 19.75 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut, Chrome & Cane Modular Secretary by Founders 20thC
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
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A Mid Century Modern secretary offers chrome frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Chrome
H 82.5 in W 32.5 in D 16.25 in
Founders Patterns 10 Mid Century Lowboy Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders Patterns 10 Mid Century Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 77.75 wide x 18 deep x 30.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Founders, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstand, End Table, Burlwood, USA, 1970s
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Founders, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Burlwood, USA, 1970s
A nightstand with a single drawer
Category
Late 20th Century End Tables
Materials
Wood
H 23.5 in W 26 in D 17.25 in
Founders Mid Century Cane and Walnut Sofa
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders Mid Century Cane and Walnut Sofa
This sofa measures: 90 wide x 34 deep x 29 inches high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century MODERN WALNUT DESK by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's. Featuring a total of five
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century four drawer dresser in a very well grained clear birch with dark chocolate brown
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Square Walnut Cocktail Coffee End Side Table Style Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and versatile Mid-Century Modern walnut cocktail table, coffee table, side table, or end
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 16.25 in W 32 in D 32 in
Mid Century Cabinet by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Founders Furniture company designed by Jack Cartwright .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Founders / Dillingham American Mid-Century 12-Drawer Teak Low Chest
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century teak 12-drawer low chest with three sections of four drawers each with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
Jack Cartwright Founders Furniture Walnut Brass Mid-Century Modern Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An elegant and very well made Mid-Century Modern six drawer lowboy dresser designed by Jack
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Modern Desk in Walnut
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
panel so it can easily be used as a floating desk.
Elegant simple mid century lines with touches of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jack Cartwright Founders Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright Founders Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
This credenza measures: 72.25 wide x 18.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Founders Style Mid Century Walnut and Cane Display Shelf
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders style mid century walnut and cane display shelf
The shelf measures: 30.5 wide x 16.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian rosewood bar cabinet. This piece has been well cared for and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 46 in W 25 in D 12 in
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders. Great pair of walnut dressers inset
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Founders Mid Century Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders mid century rosewood expanding dining table with 2 leaves
The table measures: 41 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Rosewood Nine-Drawer Dresser by Founders
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century dresser by Founders features a beautiful Rosewood finish, graduated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Armoire
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Armoire
This armoire measures: 42 wide x 18 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century King Headboard
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century King Headboard
This headboard measures: 77.25 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Founders Furniture Company Mid Century Walnut and Brass Round Coffee Table
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders furniture company mid century walnut and brass round coffee table
This table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Founders Console
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a truly exquisite piece by Founders, this captivating console table masterfully melds
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Founders Furniture Company Danish Teak Credenza With Display
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid Century Modern teak Danish credenza with display by Founders Furniture Company. Two bottom
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 60 wide x 18
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century End Table attr. Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Trenton, NJ
mid-century modern design legacy, ready to enrich your living space with its understated elegance and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Pecan wood Cane High Boy Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Extremely rare and stunning vintage high boy dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Sideboard by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern sideboard by Founders with drawer and cabinet storage. Great for home or office
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Solid Wood Blonde Pecan Veneered 4 Drawers Dresser by Founders MINT!
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Solid Wood Blonde Pecan Veneered 4 drawers dresser by Founders MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
H 23 in W 48 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Walnut Dresser Founders Furniture Attributed to Jack Cartwright
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome, richly grained walnut Mid-Century Modern 8 drawer dresser, attributed to Jack Cartwright
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Founders Furniture Co Walnut Sideboard
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
1960's Founders Furniture Co. model 21301-48, F-16 sideboard with two cabinet compartments and four
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Bronze
Founders Walnut Lazy Susan Mini Bookcase
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut lazy susan mini-bookcase with a rectangular form of alternating panels
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Founders Dresser with Wicker Doors
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long dresser with hidden drawers by Founders. Cane wrapped doors and brass hardware.
Please confirm
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Mid-century Walnut Jack Cartwright for Founders Tall Dresser c.1960
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A Walnut, six drawer dresser designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders. Ebonized wood inset
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Founders Square Coffee Table
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Mid century modern walnut coffee table by Founders. Produced in the 1960s, this table features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut Two Door Buffet / Cabinet
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinet designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture.
•faux leather upholstery on the doors
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Founders, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Burlwood, USA, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Founders, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Burlwood, USA, 1980s
A mid century dresser with campaign
Category
Mid-20th Century Dressers
Materials
Wood
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders mid century walnut drop leaf dining table
This table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Founders Dark Walnut Lazy Susan Mini Bookcase
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century dark walnut lazy susan mini-bookcase with a rectangular form of alternating
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Slate Top Nightstands - Pair
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Slate Top Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Slate
H 23.25 in W 22.5 in D 15 in
Founders Furniture Co. Rectangular Walnut and Bronze Desk
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century desk with a rectangular walnut top containing four drawers with bronze
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Office Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely sized vintage credenza offers a stylish combination of cabinet and drawer storage. Low profile height makes this perfect for use in an office or business environment, w...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stand by Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern night stand made by Founders, c.1960s. Rarely found design by Jack Cartwright
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Jack Cartwright Dining Table for Founders
By Paul McCobb
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Jack Cartwright
Manufacturer: Founders
Period and model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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Mid Century Modern Founders For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century modern founders available for sale. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, all mid century modern founders available were constructed with great care. Mid century modern founders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern mid century modern founders are consistently popular styles. Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful mid century modern founders that are worth considering.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Founders?
Prices for mid century modern founders start at $495 and top out at $13,500 with the average selling for $2,695.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Founders
- 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 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.
- 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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