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ModernArtist SilverWire Geometric Spirals HandmadeWithPliers SevenLink Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
by mid-century artist Alexander Calder, it is in the style of his thousands of pieces of plier-bent
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Base Metal

Rattan Wall Coat Hook Mid -Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This elegant Triangle Shaped Rattan Wall Hook is the perfect addition to any room. Its mid-century
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Wall Coat Hook Mid -Century Modern
Rattan Wall Coat Hook Mid -Century Modern
H 5.12 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Oval Vintage Rattan Coat Hooks Hanger
By Franco Albini
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-Century Modern Oval Vintage Rattan Coat Hooks Hanger by Bonacina Italy 1960s. Attributed to
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Coat Hook Riviera Style, 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern Riviera style rattan coat hook attributed to Franco Albini & Franca Helg
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Wall Hooks, 1950s, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of five wall hooks were made of solid blackened brass. Very good original vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grey Rattan Coat Hooks Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Vienna, AT
This mid century modern vintage grey rattan coat hooks by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Coat Hook by Franco Albini, Italy 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hook designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different sizes, beautifully curved. A great set consisting of seven single hooks which can be
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Lacquered Aluminum Italian Coat Hooks, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four coat hooks in brass and lacquered aluminum, Italy, 1970s. This set is a wonderful
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coat Hook Glass Brass Attributed Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat hook from brass and glass attributed to Fontana Arte 1950s Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Plastic Coat Rack Wall Hook Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat rack or wall hook from plastic in sky blue pastel color tone
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Modern Riviera Style Vintage Rattan Hooks Coat Rack 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage wall mounted coat hooks from rattan with two loops and two hooks
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Figural Dog Coat Hook Walter Bosse Cast Brass / Bronze Mid Century Modern
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic mid century modern black patinated brass or bronze figural dog coat hook, designed by Walter
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Oval Vintage Rattan Coat Wall Hooks, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hooks circa 1960, which was designed and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Modern Organic Vintage Rattan Duo Rattan Hooks Circular 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern organic pair of vintage rattan coat hooks circular like in brown color Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oval Rattan Solo Hook Coat Rack 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage solo coat hook or hat rack from rattan in soft brown color 1950s Italy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Rattan

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Coat Hook, 1960, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat hook model# 4650 designed by Carl Auböck and manufactured by Carl
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Coat Hook Carl Auböck 1960 Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage leather coat hook designed and executed by Carl Auböck workshop 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass black set of 3 wall hooks in animal form, 1950s, Austria. The wall
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Chrome & Wood Hanger / Hook, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome coat hanger or hook made in Italy in the 1970's. Very good vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

Walter Bosse Style Cat Coat Wall Coat Hook Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute Bosse Era style wall hook, made in the 1960s. It is made of Brass or some kind of metal
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Wall Hooks by Schönbuch, Germany, 1960s
By Schönbuch
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautifully curved. A great set consisting of eight single hooks which can be set differently to
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Enamel Coat Hooks, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A set of two large handmade coat hooks decorated with enamel. Italy, mid-20th century. Each piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Beech Coat Rack Six Brass Hooks Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage original Carl Auböck coat rack or wardrobe from beech with six brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Set of Eight Brass Hooks Carl Auböck 1950s Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of eight hooks from solid and partly blackened brass by Carl Auböck
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Coat Rack with Carl Auboeck Hooks Vienna 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage walnut coat rack with 4 cast solid brass hooks, which was designed and
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Three Wall Coat Hooks, Lucite and Brass, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of three wall hooks, made in the 1960s. They are made of Brass and lucite. Wear of use
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Metal

Figural Cow / Bull Coat Hook Walter Bosse Cast Brass / Bronze Mid Century Modern
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic mid century modern black patinated brass or bronze figural cow or bull coat hook, designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Brass Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of brass wall hooks "Max & Moritz" was designed by Walter
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Joe Colombo Style Coat Tree Hook Rack Umbrella Stan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age Joe Colombo style coat tree umbrella stand. Item features
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Coat Stand with Metal Coat Hooks, Austria, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage oak wall-mounted wardrobe or coat rack with nine loose black lacquered
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wall Beech Vintage Wardrobe with Brass Hooks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
hooks in two different shapes. The original wardrobe shows a great beloved patina. The vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Set of Five Coat Wall Hooks, Black and Red, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five Bosse Baller Era style wall hooks, made in the 1950s. They are made of Brass with
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Wall Shelf and Hook, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood Re-polished Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Wall Shelf and Hook, 1970's
Mid-Century Wall Shelf and Hook, 1970's
H 9.85 in W 27.56 in D 8.27 in
Set of Six Mid Century Wall Hooks, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very practical.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Plastic

Set of Six Mid Century Wall Hooks, 1970s
Set of Six Mid Century Wall Hooks, 1970s
H 1.97 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Rope Hook Coat Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
French rope hook coat Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Height / 10 inches ,W / 7.8 inches.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of four Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, 1950, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern vintage set of four wall hooks by Herta Baller 1950, Austria, was made of
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Wall Coat Rack, Hooks, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare - elegant and representative.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Rope Hook Coat Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
French rope hook coat Audoux Minet, circa 1960. Measures: Height 8 inches , length 8 inches.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope

Mid Century Wooden Coat Hook / ULUV, 1960's
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood - good condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Wooden Coat Hook / ULUV, 1960's
Mid Century Wooden Coat Hook / ULUV, 1960's
H 9.45 in W 24.81 in D 12.21 in
Three Mid-Century Wall Coat Hooks, Aluminum, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of three beautiful wall hooks from the 1960s, made of aluminum. Made in Germany. In very good
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Five Coat Wall Coat Hooks, Black and Brass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five Bosse Baller Era style wall hooks, made in the 1950s. They are made of Brass, partly
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Coat Hook Mid-20th Century, Made in Italy, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Bellissimo appendiabiti da parete del 1950 con serigrafia di barca, 3 appendini in cristallo e ottone, 1 ripiano in cristallo con cornice e gambe in legno di mogano Attribuito al arc...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Crystal

Coat Hook Mid-20th Century, Made in Italy, 1950
Coat Hook Mid-20th Century, Made in Italy, 1950
H 71.66 in W 45.67 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Industrial Unfinished Metal and Mesh Multi-Hook Wall Rack
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Industrial patinated unfinished metal wall mounted coat / hat rack with three rows of
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of 4 Mid-Century Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning single hooks for individual attachment to the wall. Extremely rare and very very
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Hook Area Rug with Tropical Birds and Animals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage area hook rug with a colorful composition of birds, flowers and African animals in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Textile

Rattan Bamboo Italian Mid-Century Wall Mirror with Hooks, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
by woven rattan details and two hooks at both sides of a rectangular mirror Very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

8x Mid-Century Brass Double Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 8 beautiful modernist wall hooks from the 1950s, made of solid black-finished and partly
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Two Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
piece. We offer more Mid-Century brass wall hooks in our other listings.
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo and Wood Hooks Attributed to Vittorio Bonacina
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of square Mid-Century bent bamboo wall mount coat hooks attributed to Vittorio Bonacina. In
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bamboo

One Mid-Century Brass Wall Hook by Herta Baller Vienna, Austria 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
One (1) Austrian brass wall hook, executed in the 1950s by Baller, Austria. In good condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Brass

a set of 5 mid-century modernist metal coat hooks or hangers
Located in London, GB
a set of 5 metal coat hooks or hangers, most probably French, modernist art deco
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Two Large Mid Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks, Herta Baller Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of large and unusual modernist brass wall hooks, handcrafted in the 1950s by Hertha Baller
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Fornasetti Italy bulls eye convex round mirror brass mid century ring hook
By Fornasetti
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual round multi convex mirror - brass frame with round ring holder... signed with back gold sticker
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Cow Zoo Mid-Century Brass Wall Hook, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely Austrian modernist animal coat wall hook, displaying a cow. A humorous design by Walter
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Arthur Court Soap Dish and Towel Hook, Signed, 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Arthur Court mask bathroom fixtures in cast aluminum. A towel hook
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack Beech Wardrobe with 7 Brass Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
and is equipped with seven lovely patinated „G-shaped“ solid brass / bronze hooks, which, we think
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook "monkey" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
H 7.49 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in
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Mid Century Modern Hook For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern hook you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern hook — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 686 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern hook now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern hook — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern hook is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mid century modern hook has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Carl Auböck are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Hook?

A mid century modern hook can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $455, while the lowest priced sells for $16 and the highest can go for as much as $9,900.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 Hook
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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, 2021
    The 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, 2021
    Mid 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, 2021
    Mid 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, 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 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Most 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some 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, 2019
    The 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, 2021
    There 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.

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