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Italian Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Chair in Walnut Restored and Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Robust Italian Mid-Century Modern kitchen chair in walnut restored and wax polished
Measures cm: H
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.47 in. W 14.97 in. D 18.9 in.
Custom Mid-Century Modern Kitchen or Dining Table, Desk, Console in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
desk, dining, sofa table or console, this Mid-Century Modern designed base offers a sturdy footing for
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 30 in. W 60 in. D 36 in.
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Scale by Olland De Bilt Nederland in Gold and Chrome
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very decorative statement piece in your kitchen this big kitchen scale made by Olland De Bilt
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Steel
H 21.07 in. W 14.57 in. D 11.42 in.
American Industrial Wire Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
your fruit on the counter top of your Mid-Century Modern kitchen.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Kitchen Pot Shaped Ice Bucket in Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Pot Cauldron Tripod ice bucket or wine cooler, Brass. Spain, 1950s.
It
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
French Solid Bronze Faux Bamboo Kitchen Stool Inspired by Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant solid bronze faux bamboo counter stool inspired by Maison Jansen. Our mid-century modern
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
H 25 in. W 17.5 in. D 17.5 in.
Bar Stools in Leather and Chrome Set of 3, France, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
nice set of 3 stools which also looks nice from the back. The perfect stool for a Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Pottery Kitchen Canister
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century pottery kitchen canister. Flower design to the lid with a slightly angled top. Olive
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Six Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Kitchen Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of six dining chairs.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern Steel Kitchen Lower Cabinet, Original, 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern steel lower kitchen cabinet, drawer, original, 1940s.
Measures: 10
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 30 in. W 10 in. D 18.5 in.
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern Steel Kitchen Cabinet, Drawer, Original, 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern steel kitchen cabinet, drawer, original, 1940s.
Measures: 12" W x 30
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 30 in. W 12 in. D 25 in.
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern Steel Kitchen Cabinet Cutlery Drawers, 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern steel kitchen cabinet drawers 1940s original finish. Wall mountable
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 30 in. W 21 in. D 25 in.
Italian Mid-Century Modern Cream Wood and Marble Kitchen Table, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern cream wood and marble kitchen table with legs with brick red heel, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Marble
H 27.56 in. W 51.19 in. D 31.5 in.
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern Steel Kitchen Upper Cabinet, Wall-Mount, Gray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern steel kitchen upper cabinet, wall-mount, gray, original finish. two
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 48 in. W 30 in. D 16 in.
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern Steel Kitchen Cabinet, Wall-Mount, Gray, Original
Located in Brooklyn, NY
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern steel kitchen cabinet, wall-mount, gray, original finish. two-door
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 48 in. W 30 in. D 13 in.
Mid-Century Modern Spaghetti Pattern Hairpin Leg Kitchen Set, 7 Pieces
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Spaghetti pattern Hairpin leg kitchen set - 7 Pieces.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Artek Ivory Ceramic and Teak Service Table in Alvar Aalto Style 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Roma, IT
bottom.
A wonderful set that will complete a wooden and warm midcentury modern kitchen project with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
H 4.73 in. W 10.24 in. D 8.27 in.
Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern cabinet offers generous storage and organization with its many drawers and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Flip Top Square Melamine Kitchen Dining Game Table MINT!
By McGuire, Florence Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair New Linen upholstery heavy solid maple frames American lounge chairs MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Birch
H 30 in. W 72 in. D 36 in.
Mid-Century Formica and Fir Kitchen Buffet
Located in Premariacco, IT
Modern sideboard in formica with fir interiors, ideal for kitchens or vintage and antique dining
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Hall Tree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage hall tree full of Mid-Century Modern elegance. With a storage cabinet and mirrored panel
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage walnut server features contrasting diagonal panels on its doors, which open to reveal multiple shelves and generous storage.
Please confirm item location with seller (...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Server Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage cabinet offers plenty of storage in a compact design made complete by a handsome walnut exterior. The cabinet's top also opens to reveal a stone surface. Please confirm ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern L Shape Bench Chairs Dining Table Kitchen Dinette Set
By Farstrup
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern L Shape Bench Chairs Dining Table Kitchen Dinette Set .
Table is in MINT
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 28 in. W 48 in. D 31 in.
Mid-Century Modern Pine Settle, English Bench, Pew, Hall, Kitchen, Boot Room
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Mid-Century Modern pine settle, an English bench or pew, ideal for the hall, kitchen or
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Benches
Materials
Pine
H 46.46 in. W 50.01 in. D 19.69 in.
Mid-Century Modern Cane Door Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage server full of Mid-Century Modern style, this piece can a brighten a room with its warm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Wood
Early Mid Century Modern Table Crumber
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An early Mid-Century Modern period silent butler or table crumber by Kay Bojesen (Denmark, 1886
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Small Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern walnut side cabinet that is perfect for adding storage to a room or entryway
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Florence Knoll Iron T Bar Kitchen Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid Century Florence Knoll Iron T bar kitchen table. The table is made out of CastIron and has a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
Rare Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Brass Kitchen, Bar / Restaurant Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
(in your kitchen, living room, study) or in a business setting (in a gallery, restaurant, bar or
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 40 in. Dm 13.6 in.
Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern art Studio Pottery bowl with Kaki-style glaze, possibly Japanese, signed on
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage wooden chest by Lane is a tasteful and quality piece of Mid-Century Modern design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern glazed stoneware pottery bowl with abstract decorative drawings inside and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful rich woodgrain is paired with a functional drop leaf design in this Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bar cart with removable tray and shelf has hand-cast brass hardware and brass
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar ...
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of Cat Knife Rests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Century Modern set of 12 cat knife rests, chrome plated, French. Measures: 2 3/4" W, 5/8" D, 1
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Chrome
Suite of Three Progressive Modern Industries Stamped Artist Art School Stools
By Modern Industry
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three progress vintage kitchen stools one
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
H 27.96 in. W 13.59 in. D 11.62 in.
Mid-Century Modern Burl Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burl cabinet with an olive ash burl veneer and brass base.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Burl Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual Mid-Century Modern style cabinet with a striking Olive Ash burl veneered fitted two-door
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Carved Teak Wood Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern oversized bowl in carved teak wood, with label on the bottom. Measures: 8
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern teak cabinet featurning spacious storage space behind a sleek set of tambour doors
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern solid Walnut cabinet. Contains four spacious drawers and a large cabinet. Metal and
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Glazed Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern studio pottery glazed stoneware bowl with floral design.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Blue Stoneware Pottery Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern stoneware pottery small bowl with blue outer glaze, marked illegibly on the
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Double Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak grain vintage modern cabinet with adjustable shelves. Double door cabinets, sleek lines, great
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
size. Quality Mid-Century craftsmanship and rich walnut make this piece beautiful and functional
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bar Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bar Cabinet
Dimensions. 26 W ; 15 D ; 45 1/2 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Nissen Cabaret Set
By Richard Nissen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1970s cabaret set by Nissen, Mid-Century Modern, each of the 4 bowls signed, with cheese
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Teak
Peruvian Sterling Silver Hammered Mid-Century Modern Serving Platter
Located in New York, NY
Peruvian sterling silver hammered Mid-Century Modern serving platter. 18 1/2" by 12" at widest
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Longwy Dishe Mid-Modern Century
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Big dishes by Longwy with Medusa decor.
Made in faience craquelée.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Faience
Mid-Century Rush Kitchen Table, Bench and Dining Chair Set
Located in London, GB
A corner bench kitchen set comprising of sectional benches, three armchairs and a dining table
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brass Wire and Wicker Basket with Handle, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass wire basket, circa 1970's. This nifty basket is perfect on the table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass, Wire
H 6.0 in. W 11.75 in. D 9.85 in.
Mid-Century Modern Bar Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage dry bar with pair of Mid-Century stools. Simple modern style dry bar featuring wood front
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Burled Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1980s Mid-Century Modern cabinet is in great condition and is beautifully crafted out of wood
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Metal Wire Pedestal Cake Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Metal Wire Pedestal Cake Stand. Item is similar to the works of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern 2Pc China Cabinet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern china cabinet features hardwood construction, walnut veneer. with original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hickory
1950s Emil Milan Walnut Garlic Smasher Utensil Kitchen Tool Vintage Mid-Century
By Emil Milan
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage Emil Milan Garlic crusher sculptural kitchen utensil, rare form, USA, circa 1950s. Vibrant
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Walnut
H 7.5 in. Dm 2.75 in.
Polish Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Serving Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand painted Mid-Century Modern serving dish. Lovey blue background with red and white accents
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Round Kitchen Table
By Tarm Stole
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Danish Modern teak round Kitchen table with a pedestal base. Constructed from teak with a
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Running Horse Knife Rests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Century Modern set of 12 running horse knife rests, chrome plated, French. Wear commensurate
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Chrome
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Mid Century Modern Kitchen For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern kitchen available at 1stDibs. A mid century modern kitchen — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern kitchen, we have 15682 options in-stock, while there are 277 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern kitchen, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern kitchen is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern kitchen over the years, but those crafted by Aldo Tura, Georg Jensen and Cesare Lacca are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Kitchen?
A mid century modern kitchen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,395, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $475,000.
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 Kitchen
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 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 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 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.
- 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.
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Vintage Kitchen Wall Cabinet
Vintage Kitchen Wall Cabinets
Modern Chinese Cabinet
Retro Kitchen Sideboard
Vintage Doors Co
Record Case Vintage
Sculpted Walnut Cabinet
China Cabinet Legs
Mid Century Lucite Bars
Retro Tall Cabinet With Doors
Slat Storage
Brass Bar Cart With Wheels
Carved Teak Dining
Used Kitchen Dining Chairs