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Danish Mid-Century Modern New Grey Wool Upholstery Rocking Lounge Chair Mint!
By Selig, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern New Grey Wool Upholstery Rocking Lounge Chair MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 26.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern New Upholstery Walnut Frames Sofa & Chair Set Mint!
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern New Blue Wool Upholstery Refinished Walnut Frames Sofa & Chair Set MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 28 in W 46 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern New Blue Upholstery X-Stretchers Benches
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of new upholstery Italian Mid-Century Modern benches on X-stretcher bases and brass tips.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern New Linen Upholstery Walnut Dining Chairs Mint!
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 mid-century American Modern new linen oatmeal upholstery walnut dining chairs mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern New Red Upholstery Lounge Chair on Solid Brass Legs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning mid century Italian modern lounge chair on cone shape solid brass legs. Paolo Buffa, Gio
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 34 in D 32 in
Pair of Oak Onassis Chairs by Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of oak Onassis chairs by Karl Springer, Mid-Century Modern, new upholstery in faux sheepskin.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Navy Blue Mid-Century Modern Lounge Arm Chairs on Tapered Dowel Legs
By Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern new navy blue upholstery lounge chairs on tapered dowel legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Set of Four Chrome and Mohair Upholstery Dining Side Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of four Mid-Century Modern new mohair upholstery dining chairs on chrome bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Limburg Vintage Wall Light 1970s Organic Textured Amber Toned Ice Glass Sconce
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Limburg Glashütte vintage Mid-Century Modern 'new old stock' double socketed flushmount light
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
H 12.21 in W 4.14 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Highland Mid-Century Style Walnut Desk by New York Heartwoods
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
selected for its unique beauty and character, faceted corners, butterfly key inlays, and a Mid-Century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
New Upholstery Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New upholstery Mid-Century Modern lounge chair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
New Upholstery Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New grey basket weave fabric upholstery Mid-Century Modern lounge chair on dowel legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Highland Black Walnut Mid-Century Style Coffee Table by New York Heartwoods
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
bookmatched top with faceted corners, butterfly key inlays, and a hand-shaped Mid-Century design inspired base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Style Spalted Maple Highland Coffee Table by New York Heartwoods
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
wood top with faceted corners, patched knots, butterfly key inlays, and a hand-shaped Mid-Century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Maple, Wood
Mid-Century Modern 3 Armchairs, Italy, 1960s, - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 3 Armchairs, Italy - New Upholstery
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lounge Chair / New Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful new upholstered Mid-Century Modern chrome chair in Style of Milo Baughman.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Italy - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Seating Set, Sofa and 3 Armchairs, Italy - New Upholstery
Category
20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Walnut Live-Edge Slab Mid-Century Style Sen Trestle Table by New York Heartwoods
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
New York Heartwood's Sen Trestle table is inspired by Mid-Century Design, adding clean lines to a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 30 in W 42 in D 96 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa Bed, 1960s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa bed, 1960s - new upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Rattan Armchairs, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of rattan armchairs, new upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
New Upholstery Six Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of beautiful Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with new upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Armchair W New Seat & Back Cushions
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern, oak armchair with new cushions.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
New White Linen Upholstery Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Newly upholstered in white linen most likely Paul McCobb Design mid century modern lounge chair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Raw Linen
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & New Tweed Fabric Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :)
Materials: Walnut, New Tweed Fabric, New
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table. Rather than your common long and narrow coffee table, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1960s - Sold Individually - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa,1960s - Sold Individually - New Upholstery
3 different colors
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Hungarian Armchair, 1960s- New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Hungarian Armchair, 1960s- New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.19 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
New Upholstery John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Couch
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New basket weave fabric upholstery Widdicomb sofa love seat slipper chair booth sofa. Black lacquer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Orange Modular Sofa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Orange Modular Sofa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 24.81 in W 119.69 in D 91.74 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Piano Window Bench New Upholstery MINT!
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Piano Window Bench New Upholstery MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Bench, New Upholstery, 2 Available
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian brass bench, new upholstery - 2 available
Price is per item.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery Black Bouclette
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa, 1950s - New upholstery black bouclette.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 33.86 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Cane Settee Purple Green New Upholstery, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Sofia, BG
Cane Settee purple green new upholstery, Mid-Century Modern, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Textile
Pivot Swivel Chair by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Pivot Chair by Stamford Modern, the epitome of ergonomic elegance and versatile
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs New Upholstery
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs in style of Harvey Probber.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Molded Plywood Barrel Back Armchair New Upholstery.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual mid-century modern molded plywood desk chair possibly after H. Wegner.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Plywood
Gio Piano Bench by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Discover The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: Inspired by the iconic Gio Ponti, this bench seamlessly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Abstract on Board
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern abstract on board by Margaret Malval.
Colorful composition in a nice gray and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
Pair of Mid-Century Modern of Italian Wingback Armchairs, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern of Italian Wingback Armchairs, New Upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 33.67 in W 49.61 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 38.98 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Mid Century Don Concord armchairs x 2. New upholstery
Located in Auckland, AUK
A Pair Don 'CONCORD' armchairs in good condtion.
Newly wrapped high density foam and new zippable
Category
Vintage 1970s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 33.86 in W 36.62 in D 35.04 in
Six Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs New Upholstery
By Dux of Sweden, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Danish or Italian modern rosewood dining chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
New Contemporary Moroccan Design Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80465, new contemporary Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern style. Warm and inviting with cozy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and ...
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern "Naeko" Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama, 1957, New Upholstery
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Naeko" sofa by Kazuhide Takahama - New Upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.35 in W 87.41 in D 29.93 in
The Forma Bench in White Oak by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Forma Bench by Stamford Modern—an embodiment of Mid-Century Modern elegance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21644, new Contemporary Berber Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern style. With its simplicity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and N...
Materials
Wool
The Freeform Ottoman by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Freeform Ottoman by Stamford Modern – Where Elegance Meets Organic Beauty
Elevate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Brass
The Forma Bench in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Forma Bench by Stamford Modern—an embodiment of Mid-Century Modern elegance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Set of Gio Benches by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Discover The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: Inspired by the iconic Gio Ponti, this bench seamlessly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Contour Coffee Table in Espresso by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing our Contour Coffee Table – a modern masterpiece inspired by the work of Iconic Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Gio Bench in White Oak by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Discover The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: Inspired by the iconic Gio Ponti, this bench seamlessly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs + New Denim Upholstery, Set/6
By Stow Davis
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of six rare Mid-Century Modern walnut dining chairs featuring new denim upholstery. The square
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Mid Century Modern New For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern new available at 1stDibs. A mid century modern new — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 1237 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern new you’re looking for, while we also have 126 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern new, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern new, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern new over the years, but those crafted by Cenedese, André Fu and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern New?
The average selling price for a mid century modern new at 1stDibs is $3,447, while they’re typically $2 on the low end and $245,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern New
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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