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Mid Century Modern Gold Giltwood Oval Mirror
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern gold oval mirror.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Gold Mirror, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Gold Mirror, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Gold Tone & Lucite Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern gold-tone metal and lucite desk or table lamp with two light bulb sockets
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bedroom Clothes Hanger with Mirror Italy Mid-Century Modern Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bedroom clothes hanger with mirror Italy Mid-century Modern gold.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Gold Gild Metal Leaf Table Floor Lamp
By Chanel, Arthur Court
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern gold gilt glass side table floor lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Gilt Metal
Mid-Century Modern Gold Base Table Lamp by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern gold base table lamp by Bill Curry.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1960s, Mid-Century Modern Gold Stripe Glass Cocktail Pitcher
Located in Ferndale, MI
A 1960s Mid-Century Modern gold stripe glass cocktail pitcher. This is a gem of a cocktail pitcher
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian MId Century Modern Gold Velvet Upholstery Cloud Shape Sofa Cast Brass
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian MId Century Modern Gold Velvet Upholstery Cloud Shape Sofa Cast Brass Legs MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 82 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Gold Italian Venetian Murano Blown Glass Bronze Floor Lamp
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern gold flake Italian Venetian Murano blown glass and bronze floor lamp
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Gold Baguès Rock Crystal Beaded Jansen Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern gold gilt Baguès / Jansen style rock crystal and bead flower
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Gold Tone Upholstered Barstools
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of three Mid-Century Modern gold tone bar stools with upholstered seats and back. The set of
Category
Mid-20th Century Stools
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server with Glass Shelves. Circa
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server with Glass Shelves. Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Gold Orange Swirls Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Gold Orange Swirls Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany
The lampshade is to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960's Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf Mirror in the Style of La Barge
By La Barge
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960's Mid-Century Modern gold leaf wall mirror in the style of La Barge, in vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gold Gilt Bronze Sconces in a Leaf Design, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern gold gilt bronze sconces in a leaf design, circa 1960. Measures: 50cm
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 6.3 in
Mid Century Modern Gold Plated Vintage Chandelier by Kinkeldey Germany ca 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern gold plated vintage chandelier labeled by Kinkeldey, Germany, which shows 4
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Gold Colored Genie Lamps on Brass Bases
By Plasto Usa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The shades pictured are NOT included with purchase.
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern gold
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gold Coffee Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
An Italian Mid Century Modern Laqured coffee table having gold gilt foil and ebonize lacquer
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rupert Nikoll Mid-Century Modern Gold Dome Pendant
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in New York, NY
Rupert Nikoll Mid-Century Modern Pendant Ceiling Chandelier With Gilt Plaster Dome and Crystal
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Gold Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated faux bamboo cocktail table in gold tone metal leaf over wood. The piece of glass is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Gold Finish Cage Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1990s Mid-Century Modern style diamond cage shaped pendant light done in a gold finish. Cleaned and
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Toned Trash Bin
Located in Seattle, WA
Petite Waste Bin with Removable Insert. Pointed Spikes at the Top. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 11 Diameter ; 13 1/2 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Gold-Flecked Art Glass Vase
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Small, gold-flecked art glass vase with internal swirl motif. Signed. Made in the 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Gold Glazed Incised Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large gold glazed ceramic lamp with stylized leaf patterns. Shade for display only.
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid century modern gold orb desk lamp circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
In very good working condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gold Metallic Glazed Ceramic Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic pair of Mid-Century Modern ceramic planters with a gold metallic glazed foot and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Gold and Copper Wall Art by Greg Copeland
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern wall art by artist Greg Copeland. Features a fantastic display of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Gold-Tone Wall Bracket Sconces - a Pair
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage MCM pair of Gold Wall Brackets / Sconce Shelves Mid Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Wall Brackets
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Gold Murano Glass Vases Italian Style, 1998s
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Murano, Venezia
Three Murano blown glass vases entirely in 24-karat gold leaf.
Touching the vases with your hand
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Gold Ring Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage MCM table lamps. Beautiful black and gold strokes on a white glazed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Gold Art Glass Table Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern table lamp. Crafted from art glass adorned with golden grains that visually
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Gold Chromed Brass Methacrylate Coffee Table, France, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Coffee table with brass chromed in gold structure and methacrylate top.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 11.42 in W 22.45 in D 16.54 in
Dona Furnace Mid-Century Modern Gold Murano Glass Chandelier Round, 1998
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Supported by a golden round frame, this chandelier has a gold-plated structure, decorated with 24
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dona Furnace Mid-Century Modern Gold Murano Glass Chandelier Oval, 1998
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Supported by a golden oval frame, this chandelier has a gold-plated structure, decorated with 24
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 14.18 in W 60.24 in D 32.68 in
Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Gold Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Weesp, NL
Aldo Londi ceramic Mid-Century Modern Bitossi table lamp cylinder gold metallic with new dark blue
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Ceramic
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf Over Iron White Upholstered Bench
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning Hollywood Regency inspired Mid-Century Modern vintage Tommi Parzinger gold leafed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
H 19 in W 60 in D 22 in
1950s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Gold and Clear Murano Glass Vase
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
interior setting.
These vases are highly collectible and sought after by collectors of Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Toso Murano Mid-Century Modern Gold Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1983
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
-Century Modern
The price of the item includes professional and tailored packing.
Lamps can be rewired
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Paul Evans Style Mid-Century Modern Gold Cityscape Triangular End Side Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Graphic Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans style end or side table, circa 1970's. This sculptural
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 29 in D 25.5 in
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf Murano Glass Chandelier Gocce, 1990s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
A majestic chandelier composed of 56 drops of clear glass with 24-karat golden leaf that is adorned with a black shade that surrounds the chandelier making it even more special.
Thi...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid Century Modern Gold and Tan Tufted Cantilever Chairs by Chromcraft - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with our Mid Century Modern Cantilever Chairs by Chromcraft. Their gold frames
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 23.5 in
Mid Century Modern Gold Art Glass Table Lamp with Custom Shade, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A mesmerizing pair of Mid Century Modern table lamps. Crafted from art glass adorned with golden
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1999
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
products are entirely handmade in the Mid-Century Modern style.
Project by the master glassmaker of Murano
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 21.26 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Toso Murano Mid-Century Modern Gold Two of Venetian Glass Table Lamps, 1985
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
(inches 20,47)
The products are entirely handmade in style Mid-Century Modern
The price of the item
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Gold and Cranberry Red Highball Culver Glasses
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Mid-Century Modern culver highball glasses in the Hollywood Regency Cranberry scroll
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Toso Murano Mid-Century Modern Gold Black Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1985
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
-Century Modern
The price of the item includes professional and tailored packing.
Lamps can be rewired
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Toso Murano Mid-Century Modern Gold Black Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1982
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
vintage.
Designed by Toso Murano in 1982
The products are entirely handmade in style Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Gold Plated Barware Set of Glasses & Mixer by Culver c. 1965
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large and complete 22k gold plated Mid-Century Modern barware set by Culver that's in great
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Plate
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Gold Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps Gold, 1992
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
This decidedly modern pair of table lamps is part of the Alberto Donà collection.
The lamp light
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
H 20.48 in Dm 5.52 in
Mid-Century Modern Gold-Plated Brass and Glass Wall Light Sconce by Palwa, 1970
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large, high quality and impressive sconce by Palwa, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, cira
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Brass
H 18.31 in W 11.42 in D 3.55 in
Donà Furnace Mid-Century Modern Gold Black Two of Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1985
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
-Century Modern.
The price of the item includes professional and tailored packing.
Lamps can be rewired
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 24.81 in Dm 9.06 in
Donà Furnace Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf Two of Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1978
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
glass)
The products are entirely handmade in style Mid-Century Modern.
The price of the item
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Gold Red Two of Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1984
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano.
The products are entirely handmade in style Mid-Century Modern.
The price of the item
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid Century Modern Gold or Brass Wheat Sheaf Base Table Lamp by Chapman Mint
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice modernist wheat base table lamp by Chapman. Inspected vintage condition.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Wonderful Italian Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Mirror Cocktail Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Italian Mid Century Modern Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo With A Panel Antique Mirror Top Coffee
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror
H 16 in W 38 in D 24 in
Italian Rectangular Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern gold leaf wood mirror.
Beautiful rectangular mirror, the frame is
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Murano Gold Blown Art Glass Chandelier
By Lorin Marsh, Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern gold flake, hand blown art glass murano chandelier having 10
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gold Tone Glass Vase Shape Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern gold tone glass vase shape table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 23-Karat Gold-Plated Coffee Table
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern gold-plated two tier coffee table by Belgo Chrome, Belgium.
The brown
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Plate
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Mid Century Modern Gold For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of mid century modern gold you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every item from our selection of mid century modern gold was constructed with great care. There are 17116 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century modern gold you’re looking for, while we also have 2127 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of mid century modern gold — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of mid century modern gold made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one piece of mid century modern gold that is appealing in its simplicity, but Barovier&Toso, Werkstätte Carl Auböck and Oluce produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Gold?
Prices for a piece of mid century modern gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $800,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
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 Gold
- 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.
- 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 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. - 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 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 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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