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Mid Century Modern Wooden Owl Carving
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Hand carved wooden owl made of Palofierro "(ironwood), Very mid-century style design, no brand or
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Signed Owl Framed Print
Located in Montreal, QC
Mid-Century Modern print featuring a perched owl. Signed, on the lower right corner. Professionally
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Degroot Owl Sculpture
By Degroot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Brutalist metal and brass sculpture by Degroot.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Hanging Owl Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern ceramic hanging owl ashtray. Nice vibrant orange ceramic color.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Brutalist Owl, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Brutalist owl sculpture, handmade, copper and brass, modernist, signed Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Abstract Owl Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
1980's Mid-Century Modern abstract carved marble owl sculpture with black base, in vintage original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid Century Owl Wall Sculpture
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Owl Wall Sculpture. Classic retro design of three owls. A mom and her three babies
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Ceramic Owl Lamp, Zoomorphic Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1970.
Located in ROUEN, FR
Ceramic Owl Lamp, Zoomorphic Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1970.
A great piece of zoomorphic Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Sandstone
Vintage Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere Style Brutalist Owl Wall Art Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere Style Brutalist Owl Wall Art Sculpture. Item features metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Norma Flanagan Mid Century Terracotta Owl Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large textured brown and beige pottery owl sculpture with a great mid-century look, having
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mid Century Modern Picasso Style Stoneware Sculpture of Owls
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylized midcentury modern stoneware sculpture of 3 owls.
Note: There's a single owl that
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Owl Money Bank
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Money Bank of an Owl in Italian Silver Plate.
This charming money bank comes in two parts
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver Plate
One Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Ceramic Owl Lamps, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
One ceramic owl table lamp.
Measures:
Diameter 44 cm.
Height 82 cm.
Height ceramic base 50 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Solid Alabaster Owl Sculpture Paperweight
By Berkeley House
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical solid alabaster owl, paperweight made in Italy circa 1960s rare and very collectible
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Cast Solid Brass Owl Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cast solid Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s.
Detailed Pair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool pair of MCM hand-blown glass owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Handstitched Owl Embroidered Textile Artwork 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic crewel embroidered Owl textile in original frame.
Category
1960s American Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric
H 26.75 in W 20.25 in D 1.38 in
Mid Century Modern Picasso Style Stoneware Pottery Sculpture of Owl
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylized hand made mid century modern Picasso style stoneware pottery artwork sculpture of owl
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Ceramic Owl Figurine, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Ceramic Owl Figurine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Owl Paperweight by Baccarat of France
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
stylized perched owl. With its elegant form and impeccable construction by one of the great luxury brands
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Scandinavian Art Glass Owl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Scandinavian Art Glass Owl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
1960s Vintage Stoneware Owl Totem Vase Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Cool, abstracted Owl, bird motif vase. 6 inches high.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Rare Italian Alabaster Figurative Owl Bookends, Mid Century Modern
By ABF
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of rare Mid Century Modern sculptural alabaster owl bookends were hand-carved in Volterra
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Stone
Owl - Drawing By Reynold Arnould - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Owl is a pencil drawing realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Parigi 1980).
Good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 0.08 in
Wall Mirror, Owl in Gilded Patinated Metal, France Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in ROUEN, FR
Wall Mirror, Owl in Gilded Patinated Metal, France Mid-Century Modern
This vintage mirror from the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Gold, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Alabaster Owl Paperweight
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage paperweight desk accessory in the shape of an owl. This unique piece could be best suited
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Mid-century modern glass owls, Design Czechoslovakia, 1980s Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Very nice pair of glass owls considered the symbolic animal of wisdom. Signed on the lower part
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Owl Mid-Century Modern Pitcher Ceramic Pitcher Reminiscent Pablo Picasso, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Owl Mid-Century Modern pitcher ceramic pitcher, the style is very reminiscent of the famous artist
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.78 in W 5.52 in D 7.09 in
Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery 4" Carved Owl Figurine Mid Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dona Rosa Black Pottery 4" Carved Owl Figurine Oaxaca Mexico Mid Century Modern. (Unmarked). Circa
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 2.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Mechanical Brass and Wood Corkscrew with Molded Owl Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Italian Mid-Century Modern mechanical corkscrew in wood and brass with a molded resin owl with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 9.75 in W 4.75 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Cast Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cast Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern a Pair.
Detailed Pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
1970's Mid-Century Modern Signed Carved Stone Abstract Owl Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
1970's "signed" carved stone abstract owl sculpture, in vintage original condition with some wear
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Owl Bird Buckle Sculpture
By Albert Leon Wilson
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, quite whimsical, engaging Mid-century Modern abstract owl/bird sculpture/belt buckle
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 4.5 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
Marked White Royal Dux Porcelain Snow Owl, Animal Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Royal Dux Bohemia white royal dux porcelain snow owl, animal Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
Vintage Curtis Jere Large Brutalist Brass Owl Sculpture Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Troy, MI
Highly sought after brutalist owl sculpture by Curtis Jere 1967
Oversized abstract modern form with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 14 in W 13 in D 9 in
Barbara Field Mid Century Cast Owl Wall Sculpture
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mid century Owl wall sculpture made of a composite material and sand giving the piece a coastal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Composition
RAAK Amsterdam C-1651 ‘Night Owl’ Sconce/ Wall Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By RAAK
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
the essence of Mid-Century Modern design. Where wall lamps or sconces usually come as a pair, you only
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 10.24 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Signed Daum France Crystal Carved Owl Sculpture Figurine Mid-Century Modern 1970
By Lalique, Daum
Located in Miami, FL
This hand carved transparent Owl Figurine, Animal Sculpture is made from one piece of Crystal Glass
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
H 9.5 in W 6 in D 2.63 in
Owl Mauro Manetti Gold Plate & Insulated Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Miami, FL
1940s original Mauro Manetti gold plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy.
Keeps
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-Century Modern Taupe-Gray Owl Sculpture by Cristina Puell, Signed on Back
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Taupe-Gray Owl Sculpture by Cristina Puell, Signed on Back
UPDATE: Due to
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Other
Mid Century solid brass 'Pair of Owls' Wall Decoration
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century solid brass Pair of Owls Wall Decoration. Appears to be either brass or bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Hand Carved Zebra Wood Owl Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century hand carved owl sculpture made of zebra wood. The piece has tremendous
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zebra Wood
Mid-Century Owl Sculpture by Paul Ballardo, 1970s
By Paul Bellardo
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century owl sculpture by Paul Ballardo for Austin Enterprises. Large scale table top or mantle
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Pair of Mid-Century Owl Bookends Sculptures in Silver
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Pair Metal Silver Painted Bookends. Absolutely spot on in terms of this MCM period
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Pair of Walnut Signed Deborah Bump Owl Bookends Mid-Century Modern
By Deborah Bump
Located in Pemberton, NJ
well-known Minimalist Mid-Century style. This is the 1st pair of bookends I have ever seen from this
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bookends
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Plaque of Owls on a Branch by EGO, Sweden, 1960s
By Ego Stengods
Located in Barcelona, ES
Charming glazed ceramic wall plaque depicting three owls sitting on a branch. Fabricated by EGO
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Antiqued Brass & Glass Owl Sculpture signed Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
owl sculpture embodies the essence of mid-century modern design, blending artistic flair with refined
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Murano Bullicante Art Glass Owl Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century owl sculpture blends elegance with artistry, showcasing the expert craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Jaru California Pottery
By Jonathan Adler, Jaru
Located in San Diego, CA
, Evocative, Sentimental and Chic.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Meike Falck Nicolaisen, Large Mid-Century German Ceramic Owl Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Meike Falck Nicolaisen, Large Mid-Century German Owl Sculpture, 1960s, Ceramic, in Very Good
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.02 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Mid-Century Wood Block Owl Print "Three Eyes" by Kaoru Kawano
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century wood block print of two owls known as "Three Eyes" by Kaoru Kawano, circa 1950s. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of 5 Mid-Century German Owl Style Metal Shot Glasses, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Owl Style Metal Shot Glasses, 1960s, Set of 5, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Metal
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase. Bright blues and green
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.91 in W 3.54 in D 2.36 in
Mid-Century 1960s Italian Majolica Terracotta Large Snow Owl Statue - Sculpture
By Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1960s Italian Mid-Century majolica or maiolica glazed hand painted terracotta snow owl state
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
H 28 in W 9 in D 10.5 in
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Jug with Owl Design from Heinz Dietz, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Jug with Owl Design from Heinz Theo Dietz, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative mid-century bookends.
Given the fact that owls are
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
H 7 in W 3.1 in D 2.8 in
Pair of Mid-Century Large Antique White Owl Lamps with Original Shades
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These huge owl lamps will make heads spin maybe even 360 degrees. The obtuse chalkware (plaster
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Plaster
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Mid Century Modern Owl For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern owl you’re looking for. Each mid century modern owl for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and glass. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern owl, we have 351 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern owl — 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 owl made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern owl over the years, but those crafted by Curtis Jere, Bitossi and Blenko are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Owl?
Prices for a mid century modern owl start at $62 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $750.
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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 Owl
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 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 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 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 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
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 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 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.
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