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Knoll Studio Catalog 2004 Resource Mid Century Modern Furniture Hardback Book
By Knoll
Located in National City, CA
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Many pictures of classic mid-century pieces and newer products with specs.
Gently used, expect
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.63 in. W 4 in. D 12.38 in.
Orb Accent Pillow in Grey Alpaca by Holly Hunt
By Stamford Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
, and it’s the perfect accessory for mid-century modern furniture. Balance the sweeping curves and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Alpaca
Mid-Century Modern Foot Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manchester, MA
Pioneer of American Mid-Century Modern furniture.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Club Chairs by Erwin-Lambeth
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs. belived to be by the high end Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tight Cushioned Accent Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern furniture, this tight cushioned accent bench is built to order and
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Lacquer
1960 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Safari Canvas Chair by Børge Jensen&Sonner
By Borge Jensen
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Scandinavian mid-century modern furniture is still a beloved style in modern Interiors. The maker
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Bentwood
H 24.02 in. W 28.75 in. D 26.38 in.
Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Brass Details and Glass Top
Located in Rome, IT
sophistication to any living space. A rare and unique piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture, perfect for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 27.17 in. W 72.45 in. D 18.9 in.
Modern Alton Wood Beige Armchair
Located in Naperville, IL
The Alton armchair is the definition of Mid-Century Modern furniture. The cylinder backings offer a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Armchairs
Materials
Organic Material
Modern Alton Wood Emerald Black Armchair
Located in Naperville, IL
The Alton armchair is the definition of Mid-Century Modern furniture. The cylinder backings offer a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Armchairs
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Modern Alton Armchair in Black Wood and Grey Material
Located in Naperville, IL
The Alton armchair is the definition of Mid-Century Modern furniture. The cylinder backings offer a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Armchairs
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Warren Platner Coffee Table Iconic Vintage Mid-Century Modern Round Glass Top
By Warren Platner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This Warren platner coffee table, a classic piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture, is up for sale
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Hand Rubbed Walnut Armchair in Brown Mohair by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
sculptural offering the sinuous curves that collectors of Mid-Century Modern furniture prize. It has been
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
H 38 in. W 30 in. D 31 in.
Knoll Era Sofa in Emerald Green Performance Velvet
By Florence Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
. With a broad, geometric structure, the sofa is a beautiful representation of Classic Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Springer Rocker Patio Lounge Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
set of chairs, tables, plus more mid-century modern furniture! We have a matching glider, 4 chairs and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Eames Walnut DCW for Herman Miller / Evans 'B'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
items. This was the chair that made the Mid-Century Modern furniture craze what it is today
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Orb Accent Pillow in Beige Alpaca by Holly Hunt
By Stamford Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
, and it’s the perfect accessory for mid-century modern furniture. Balance the sweeping curves and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Alpaca
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of mid century modern furniture designed by Milo Baughman, made by Thayer Coggin: A cabinet
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Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome & Glass Cocktail with Spherical Detailing
Located in New York, NY
discerning collectors of first rate Mid-Century Modern furniture adore. Its clean lines and monochromatic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pair of Beech Stools Roland Rainer c. 1955 Austria
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
contemporary interior as well as mid century modern furnitures.
Perfect, wherever you want to enjoy with a
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
H 18.51 in. W 16.74 in. D 16.54 in.
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Springer Rocker Patio Lounge Chair
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
for a matching set of chairs, tables, plus more mid-century modern furniture!
Approximate
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
serious Mid-Century Modern furniture collector.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Fringes Scarlet Armchair Walnut Wood Cotton Velvet Brass Nail
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
upholstered red armchair is part of our Mid-Century Modern furniture collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.65 in. W 25.99 in. D 28.35 in.
Angelo Testa "Paper Ballet"
By Angelo Testa
Located in Chicago, IL
were produced for clients including the leading producers of Mid-Century Modern furniture including
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Donghia in Ebonized Walnut
By Angelo Donghia
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern chairs were realized by the esteemed designer Donghia in
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Bookshelf from Walnut Wood Style Gio Ponti, Italy, Mid Century
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
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Slender book-shelf from solid walnut wood, Mid-Century Modern. Handmade piece of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
21st Century Judd Center Table Walnut Wood Root
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Mid-Century Modern furniture piece which will add style to your contemporary home décor.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Three Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Trenton, NJ
dressing area.
Secondhand Stories offers vintage and Mid-Century Modern furniture, decor, and more, be
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Brass Leaf Table Lamp by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern brass leaf table lamp by Chapman.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Jack Bookend
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern decorative jack bookend by Bill Curry. Made of heavy cast iron.
Great bookend
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
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Iron
Wrapped: Adnet, Leleu, Quinet, Royere by Maison Gerard, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Edition, 66 pp.; illustrated with photographs. Catalog for an exhibition of mid-century modern furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Modern Coffee Table after Leon Rosen for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Trenton, NJ
Mid-Century Modern furniture including more coffee tables available- please reach out with any
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Siesta Swivel Rocker Patio Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
chairs, tables, plus more mid-century modern furniture!
Approximate dimensions:
28" W x 26" D x 42" H
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42 in. W 28 in. D 26 in.
Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre Murano Glass, Mid-Century Modern Centerpiece, Mint
By Effetre International Company, Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Firenze, FI
1970s Lino Tagliapietra Murano glass centerpiece. A real eye-catcher!
A black / maroon gorgeous creation - Sculpture Centerpiece
Mouth Blown Murano glass artwork, modernist, well...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 16.15 in. W 8.27 in. D 4.73 in.
Mid-Century Modern Chairmasters Leather Webbed Bar or Counter Stool, Set of 3
Located in Plainview, NY
A high quality Mid-Century Modern set of three high bar or counter stools made and designed by the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
H 40 in. W 16.5 in. D 22.75 in.
21st Century Paramount Side Table
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
-Century Modern furniture piece with some Art Deco details that will embellish any contemporary living
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik Chandelier black and beige, Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik chandelier black and beige in the style of Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Side Table Bronze and Painted Wood by Vivian Carbonell
By Vivian Carbonell
Located in Miami, FL
The 'Django' side table design was inspired by Mid-Century Modern aesthetic of graceful simplicity
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
H 21.5 in. Dm 15 in.
Vintage "Dania" Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home a tremendous example of authentic Mid-Century Modern furniture with this stunning
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Lalique Dahlia Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
century modern furniture and decor online without throwing their money away.
Each piece is carefully
Category
2010s French Modern Bottles
Materials
Glass
Stunning Vintage Blue Peach Art Glass Bowl Italian Murano
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
-Century Modern furniture and yet it would fit perfectly into a contemporary setting, an interior
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Marguerite Rya Round Wool Rug by Verner Panton 1960s Design
By Verner Panton
Located in Milan, IT
Verner Panton (1926-1998) is regarded as of one of Denmark's most influential Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vladimir Kagan Dining or Conference Table, Mid-Century Modern, Burl and Lucite
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
he started designing and producing furniture.His Midcentury modern furniture with "Sinuous wooden
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Lucite, Wood
H 30 in. W 75 in. D 44 in.
Lalique Volutes Opalescent Glass Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
century modern furniture and decor online without throwing their money away.
Each piece is carefully
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Lalique Dampierre Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
be happy with your purchase and tell everyone how easy it is to buy real mid century modern furniture
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Signed "Guldhoj" Teak and Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Berlin, DE
1940s to the 1970s. He is best known for his elegant and functional mid-century modern furniture designs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 38 in. W 48 in. D 36 in.
Lalique Volutes Opalescent Glass Plate
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
mid century modern furniture and decor online without throwing their money away.
Each piece is
Category
2010s French Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
21st Century Fur Andy Stool Polished Brass Genuine Sheepskin
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Mid-Century Modern stool is a challenging yet deluxe furniture piece as well as a trendy icon. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Materials
Brass
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Propellor Form Walnut Coffee Table with Glass Top, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
furniture. His Mid Century modern furniture with "Sinuous wooden frame characteristics" has a modern feel.".
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 20.75 in. W 30 in. D 30 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Style Pencil Leg His/Her Lounge Chairs wi
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Style Pencil Leg His/Her Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Offered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37.5 in. W 37 in. D 30 in.
21st Century Green Velvet Louis Bar Stool Polished Brass Walnut
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
living set or luxury commercial space. This luxurious upholstered bar chair is part of our Mid-Century
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Materials
Brass
Walnut and Cactus Leather Chaise from Luteca, Available Now
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in New York, NY
The Alacran Chaise is an iconic, award-winning, mid-century piece by the American Bauhaus trained
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pink Modern Indian Handmade Oversize Wool Rug with Allover Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Indian hand-knotted wool rug with a pink color field. This piece has a gorgeous allover floral design in rust, gray, and goldenrod colors.
This rug measures 12' ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Axel Christensen Odder Vintage Danish Teak Highboard by ACO Mobler Denmark 1960s
By Axel Christiansen Odder, Aco Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
classic piece of craftsmanship from the golden era of Danish mid-century modern furniture design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
H 46.86 in. W 78.75 in. D 18.9 in.
Midcentury John Widdicomb Brutalist Walnut Sideboard Credenza circa 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
high end, designer mid-century modern furniture.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Modern Cabin Style, Flat-weave Kilim Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
American, Spanish Contemporary, Bohemian, Modern, Art Deco, Cubism, Mid-Century Modern, Nomadic, Industrial
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kilim Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Style Media Storage
By Jorge Elizondo
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Design + Storage + Minimalism = Pelt Credenza.
The pelt credenza showcase an organic yet stylish silhouette with straight clean lines. Two doors open to reveal generous room to stow ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paint
Lalique Green Glass Biches Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
everyone how easy it is to buy real mid century modern furniture and decor online without throwing their
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Orb Accent Pillow
Located in Stamford, CT
, and it’s the perfect accessory for Mid-Century Modern furniture. Balance the sweeping curves and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Faux Fur
Lalique Purple Glass Biches Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
buy real mid century modern furniture and decor online without throwing their money away.
Each piece
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Swedish Midcentury Shaped Low Open Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish midcentury shaped low open bookcase, circa 1950.
Elegant piece of Swedish Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
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Mid Century Modern Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mid century modern furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of mid century modern furniture, we have 322772 options in-stock, while there are 9916 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of mid century modern furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of mid century modern furniture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of mid century modern furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of mid century modern furniture at 1stDibs is $2,463, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $3,500,000 for the highest priced.
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 Furniture
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings 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 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 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, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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