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FLIGHT American Futurism Modernism Scene WPA Mid-Century Oil Painting Realism
By Daniel Ralph Celentano
Located in New York, NY
FLIGHT American Futurism Modernism Scene WPA Mid-Century Oil Painting Realism
Daniel Celentano
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Vase
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
the 20th century the firm slowly branched out into a rich repertoire of artistic products. The family
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
"Retro Futurism: Pair of 1950s STILNOVO Opaline UFO Table Lamps
Located in Rome, IT
compatibility with American electrical standards.
These Italian mid-century masterpieces are perfect for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dynamo (Framed Mid-Century Modern Cubism Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lech Ostrokow was a Polish painter who, like many artists in the mid-century, picked up the thread
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheepskin & Lucite Bench Attr to Marzio Cecchi
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in New York, NY
A Large, Elegant and Dramatic Italian Mid-Century Modern Bench Attributed to Marzio Cecchi circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Sheepskin, Lucite
H 18 in W 72 in D 20 in
French Futurist / Mid-Century Modern Trapezoid Desk by Alain Marcoz, circa 1956
By Alain Marcoz
Located in New York, NY
resting on three angular shaped legs creating a dramatic modern form. Two drawers complete the piece. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28.5 in W 54.75 in D 29.5 in
Rare Pair of Italian Futurist / Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Giacomo Balla
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
movement and "the future". These Mid-Century Modern armchairs have dramatic appeal and are in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Futurist Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 32.25 in W 30 in D 25.5 in
"Rush Hour" British Modern Mid 20th Century Vorticist European Vorticism Woman
By Sybil Andrews
Located in New York, NY
"Rush Hour" British Modern Mid 20th Century Vorticist European Vorticism Woman
Sybil Andrews CPE
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Linocut
"Steel Factory" Cuban Mid 20th Century Modern Drawing WPA Latin Art Industrial
Located in New York, NY
"Steel Factory" Cuban Mid 20th Century Modern Drawing WPA Latin Art Industrial
Ink on paper. 12 x
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Art Rug, Green, Blue Atomic Age Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
confident to see her “retro futurism” received like no other mid-century modern rugs have in the market
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
"Apollo V" Wood Wall Sculpture Modern, black, white, tan, mcm, mid century, pink
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
with sleek modern and quite angluar lines creates something similar to what the Mid-century modernists
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Vase
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Fanciullacci Pottery: during the first half of the 20th century the firm slowly branched out into a rich
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Mid Century Modern abstract painting, de-accessioned from Oakland Museum
By Tom Holland
Located in New York, NY
TOM HOLLAND
Untitled Mid Century Modern painting (Oakland Museum De-Accession), 1963
Oil on Canvas
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Permanent Marker
H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 0.5 in
Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Bowl
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
20th century the firm slowly branched out into a rich repertoire of artistic products. The family
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Vase
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
first half of the 20th century the firm slowly branched out into a rich repertoire of artistic products
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rug & Kilim x El Gato Gomez Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Green
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x8 mid-century modern runner rug designed in collaboration with El Gato
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
century the firm slowly branched out into a rich repertoire of artistic products. The family understood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
.
Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery: during the first half of the 20th century the firm slowly branched out into
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Futurist, Novecento Italiano, Mid Century Italian Painting, Figures at the Baths
By Anselmo Bucci
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid 20th Century Italian Futurist, Novecento Italiano, work on paper, signed bottom right and with
Category
Mid-20th Century Futurist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Crayon, Pencil
H 31.5 in W 43 in D 0.25 in
Mid Century Mod Gas
By Kathleen Keifer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
layered colors. Her modern landscapes and sublime seascapes capture an impressive visceral visual.
This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Mid Century Handmade Ceramic Round Ashtray signed by Sascha Brastoff
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century Handmade Round Ceramic Ashtray signed by Sascha Brastoff.
Signed: Sascha Brastoff
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Bernhardt Design Four Sleek Mid Century Lounge Chairs Stainless Steel Leather
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bernhardt Design, USA, circa late 90s or early 2000s. Mid-Century Modern inspired, Post-Modern Futurism
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 26.5 in W 29 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Floor Lamp 70's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Italian Mid-Century Space Age Floor Lamp from the 1970s is a sleek and futuristic lighting
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Clifford Ellis Corsham Court Hens Chicken Shed c. 1950 mid century watercolour
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
popularise avant-garde artistic styles that stemmed from Cubism, Futurism and Abstraction. Such an influence
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Watercolor
H 14.57 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
'Manhattan 1, stone 2' — New York City, Mid-Century Modernism
By Lyonel Feininger
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
integrates elements of Cubism, Futurism, Expressionism, and Constructivism in a new artistic structure—a
Category
1950s Bauhaus Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Still Life - Oil on Panel by A. Bruschetti - Mid 1900
By Alessandro Bruschetti
Located in Roma, IT
Still Life is an original modern artwork realized by Alessandro Bruschetti in the first half of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 13.78 in W 17.33 in D 1.19 in
Italian Post Modern Round Dining Table Prototype by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian Post Modern dining table base by the legendary Memphis designer, Massimo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
"Streamliner II" Monochrome Modern Wall Sculpture- blue, gray, minimalism, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
piece to be somewhat reminiscent of past influences (mid century modernism, futurism and Art Deco) while
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
H 43 in W 25 in D 1.5 in
"BlueBird" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (white, monochrome, wood, modern, blue)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
line between mid century modernism and retro futurism. The finish is slightly distressed which adds the
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paint
"BlueBird" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (white, monochrome, wood, modern, blue)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
line between mid century modernism and retro futurism. The finish is slightly distressed which adds the
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paint
"Ultramarine" Wood Wall Sculpture - Modern, blue, navy, denim, gold, Mcm, brass
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
a definitive subject matter. However, the shape is reminesent of mid-century modernism, the sputnik
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paint
Contemporary Modern Minimalist Landscape Pool Painting - Crisp Angled Water
By Kathleen Keifer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Affordable Art Fair New York, NY
Affordable Art Fair London, UK
Art Palm Springs, CA
“Pop Futurism and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
20th Century Man Ray for Gavina Pair of Table Lamps mod. Rue Férou
By Gavina, Man Ray
Located in Turin, Turin
Cubism, Futurism, Dada and Surrealism. He also successfully navigated the worlds of commercial and fine
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th Century Man Ray for Gavina Pair of Table Lamps mod. La lune sous le chapeau
By Man Ray, Sirrah
Located in Turin, Turin
Cubism, Futurism, Dada and Surrealism. He also successfully navigated the worlds of commercial and fine
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Italian Rationalist Nightstands or End Tables in Style of Terragni, 1930
By Giuseppe Terragni
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sober pair of double level Italian Mid-Century Modern / Rationalist School nightstands
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
H 22.4 in W 17.5 in D 10.38 in
Vintage Sascha Brastoff Ashtrays Blue Metal Enameled Set of 3 Circa 1960's
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Set of Three Vintage Metal Enameled Blue Ashtrays by Sascha Brastoff
Mid Century Modern vintage enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
Flight from Tyranny: for Amnesty International, 1975 Alexander Calder
Located in Pewsey, GB
also became friendly with many prominent artists and
intellectuals of the early twentieth century at
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Abstract Wall Panel in Aluminum and Wood
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. This stylistic element reminds of the art movement Futurism that gained renown in the early 20th
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vladimir Kagan; Futurism; Modernism; 2000s; Mid-Century Modern; Roche Bobois; France; Cotton
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
Portrait of an Elegant Woman, Signed Hugo Scheiber
By Hugó Scheiber
Located in New York, NY
. Scheiber showed an early interest in German Expressionism and Futurism. In 1915 he met Marinetti, who
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Sascha Brastoff Midcentury Signed Green Enamel Ashtray, Candy Dish, 1950s
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
catch all or decorative plate on a desk or on your vanity.
An original Signed 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Sascha Brastoff Midcentury Ceramic Pipe Shaped Ashtray
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sascha Brastoff Art Studio Ceramic midcentury Art Pottery, Circa 1950s.
Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant Fratelli Fanciullacci Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery: during the first half of the 20th century the firm slowly branched
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Luigi Caccia Dominioni & Vittorio Introini for Vips Residence Frame
By Vittorio Introini, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
the rainbow are depicted, an expression of peace and serenity. A triumph of futurism in the colors of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Giacomo Balla Paravento Balla Room Dividers by Cassina
By Giacomo Balla, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Futurism and signed the manifestos sanctioning its theoretical aspects along with the other Italian
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Paper
Painting, Oil, 'Street Scene' Signed Bela Kadar
By Bela Kadar
Located in New York, NY
early part of the 20th century including expressionism, constructivism and cubo-futurism. He died in
Category
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Fratelli Fanciullacci Fruit Bowl
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery: during the first half of the 20th century the firm slowly branched
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Giacomo Balla Paravento Balla Room Dividers by Cassina
By Giacomo Balla, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Futurism and signed the manifestos sanctioning its theoretical aspects along with the other Italian
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Paper
Sascha Brastoff "Surf Ballet" Footed Bowl Aqua Blue and Silver
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ceramic pottery footed bowl with silver And aqua blue swirled glaze colors.
Mid-Century Modern Sascha
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Piet Zwart "Koksmaat" for Bruynzeel
By Piet Zwart, Bruynzeel
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
images of the early 20th century.
The resolution of complex communication systems was his primary
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plywood
1990s Signed Mario Schifano Artwork
By Mario Schifano
Located in Roma, IT
his famous pictorial works on futurism appear in embryo.
In Rome, he met and frequented Marco Ferreri
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Wood
Rare Dining Chairs Set of 8 by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Midcentury, 60's
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Houston, TX
Scapinelli designs in this dining chair, almost like a dialogue between modernism with Italian futurism, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Cane, Rosewood
H 36 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
1980s Signed Mario Schifano Artwork on Paper
By Mario Schifano
Located in Roma, IT
that later led to his famous pictorial works on futurism appear in embryo.
In Rome, he met and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Wood
Untitled 'Woman with Dress' Signed Hugo Scheiber
By Hugó Scheiber
Located in New York, NY
showed an early interest in German Expressionism and Futurism. In 1915 he met Marinetti, who invited him
Category
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Balcomb Greene Wind Ocean Sun 1963
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
modern art. The city absorbed and transmuted an international mélange of styles—cubism, orphism, futurism
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Pair of Philips Floor Lamps, 1980s
By Philips
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This pair of post-modern floor lamps from Philips' "Manhattan" series are iconic lighting fixtures
Category
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
"Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp, J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Mortsel, BE
stands as a testament to the timeless allure of mid-century design. This stunning piece adds a touch of
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Carlo Ratti Set of Four Chairs in Plywood by Società Compensati Curvi 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Società Compensati Curvati
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
beginning of the XX century, industries of curved solid wood arose under license of Michael Thonet, and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Italy, 1980, Bruno Chersicla Volavola White Painted Metal Sculpture Butterfly
Located in Brescia, IT
Bauhaus, the Futurism and by the Abstract Art philosophy.
Bruno Chersicla was born in Trieste, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in
Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern Art, New York, NY
National Museum of American Art, Washington, D.C.
Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, NE
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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- 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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