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Mid-Century Modern Panel, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Panel, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Panelling
Materials
Resin, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Three Panel Folding Screen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Teak Three Panel Folding Screen, each section with rectangular floating panel
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern King Sized Double Paneled Walnut Headboard
By Broyhill
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern king sized double paneled walnut headboard. Beautiful original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 37.25 in W 78.25 in D 1.5 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Panel
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1970s carved, open-work wood panel was probably originally used as a decorative panel in a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Aluminium Panel, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern aluminium panel, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Floral Panel, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Floral Panel, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Modernist Ceramic Panel
Located in Wembley, GB
gilt frame. Mid-20 Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Giltwood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Inset Wood Grain Panel Credenza
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM credenza. Gorgeous wood grain inset panel with a chrome band surround. Lots
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Handsome Mid-Century Modern 4 Panel Folding Screen Bohemian
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Mid-Century Modern 4 panel folding screen with starburst pattern. This unique Bohemian
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Five-Panel Beveled Wall Mirror, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern five-panel beveled wall mirror
USA, 1970s
Measures: 39.75"W x 1
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Marquetry Geometric Panel Wall Art, Mid Century Modern
Located in Somerton, GB
A stunning and large piece of wall art that is in such harmony with any home. Amazing quality and design, this piece dates from the 60-70's It is clearly made by a skilled wood worke...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice mid-century dresser with wicker accent panels. Top doors open to reveal shelving and five
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wicker, Wood
American Mid-Century Modern Monumental Four Panel Beveled Mirrored Screen
Located in New York, NY
This impressive and monumental four panel Mid-Century Modern mirrored screen was realized in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Mirror
H 84.75 in W 64 in D 1.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Four Panel Painted Room Divider, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern four panel painted and gilt wood fantasy room divider. C 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Brass and Beveled Panel Mirror Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern brass and beveled panel mirror
can be hung either vertical or
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Wall Panel Mirror from 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian wall panel made out of mirrors.
The panel can be hung either
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Monumental Brass and Walnut 3 Panel Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
mirror that can look great in a large or small home. With the 3 panels, it can really open up a smaller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut Three Panel Mirror, C. 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern walnut three panel mirror, c. 1960s. The glass is crystal clear and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern 3 Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Decorative folding screen divider of 3 panels, nlaid with solid brass lines
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Panels attributed to Carlo Nason, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Panels attributed to Carlo Nason, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage walnut coffee table is full of Mid-Century style, with a surface of contrasting white
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Plate Glass Paneled Sculptural Magazine Rack C1968
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous magazine rack created from two glass panels and two chrome plated steel end connectors
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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 Pair of Engraved Glass Panels, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Engraved Glass Panels, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Ceramic Panel, Signed and Dated
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall ceramic panel, signed and dated.
Category
Vintage 1960s Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Light Green Semi-Translucent Door and Panel, 1970s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1970s Mid-Century Modern French translucent door and side panel with unique organic
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Lucite
H 77.5 in W 0.75 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Cabinet Painted Panels by Hubert Minnebo
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A long mid century bookcase made of walnut veneer. The cabinet has three aluminum painted panels
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 49.22 in W 98.43 in D 15.75 in
French Mid-Century Modern Cerused Wood and Mother of Pearl Four Panel Screen
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern 4-panel folding screen with a frame constructed from cerused wood in a
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
H 84 in W 74 in D 0.75 in
1970s Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored 4 Panel Large Room Dividing Screen
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored Large Room Dividing Screen. 4 panels, decorative mirror on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Glass
H 80.25 in W 1.75 in D 55 in
Mid-Century Modern Credenza ~ Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern credenza ~ Buffet will make the ideal choice for the contemporary and casual
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid Century Modern Reversible Panels Walnut Cane King Size Headboard Bed
By John Widdicomb, George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Reversible Panels Walnut Cane King Size Headboard Bed
Panels are
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 39 in W 113 in D 4 in
Kalmar Ice Chandelier Chrome & Crystal Glass Panels Mid-Century Modern Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Miami, FL
made out of porcelain.
Mid Century Modern Design from Austria, made in 1970.
US Wiring and takes 1
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Four-Panel Decorated Screen by Enzo Strada
By Enzo Strada
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian folding four-panel screen with bucolic transfer painting. 1960s
Each
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
H 58.27 in W 83.47 in D 1.19 in
Stunning Mid Century modern German Oak Paneled Credenza 3 door with key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century modern German Oak Paneled Credenza 3 door with key. Beautiful Modernist design simple
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain and Glass Panel Table Light, 1980s, Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Eccentric table lamp that screams the best of Italian 80s.
Gold plated metal and white porcelain base with gold decor.
The shade is in metal with 5 glass petals.
Any type of light...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 25.2 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Grotrian Steinweg Model 110 Upright Piano Mid Century Modern Walnut Fabric Panel
Located in Leeds, GB
Mid-Century Modern style. Cabinet design focuses on simple, clean lines and curves.
The front panels
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 44.1 in W 55.52 in D 21.26 in
Mid Century Italian Enamel Art Panel, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mid century Enamel Art Panel, Italy, mid 20th century.
This is a wonderful and very decorative
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Green Diamond Panel Cabinet in Lacquered Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the sophistication of the 1960s with our Mid-Century Modern Lacquer-Painted
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Smoked Acrylic Paneled Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lamps featuring a walnut and smoked acrylic-paneled body, with two (2
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern Decorative Panels, Handmade Carved Wood - Spain
Located in Girona, ES
Set of five relief decorative panels, handmade carved and painted on solid wood, dance and music
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 36.23 in W 80.71 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ornate vintage coffee table features panels of dark glass combined with a frame of brass and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Oiled Walnut Danish Mid-Century Modern Raised Panel King Size Headboard Bed MINT
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled Walnut Danish Mid-Century Modern Raised Panel King Size Headboard Bed MINT.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 80 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern slipper chair, bringing the beauty of nature indoors, this chair introduces a
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Cerused Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Cerused Credenza. The three-door credenza has a neutral cerused hand finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tiled Wall Panels Plaques of Bacchus by Bertoni
Located in Antwerp, BE
A terrific ceramic wall piece of Bacchus by the Italian ceramic artist H Bertoni.
This piece features a roman male figure with an harp resting on a stump.
Measures: Height 105 cm.
W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tiered Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern coffee table combining rich woodgrain with black panels in an elegant design. A
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
10 Mid Century Modern Architectural Abstract Stained Glass Paneled Doors C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Extremely Rare set of 10 steel doors with individual and different stained glass panels, which are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Lead, Aluminum
H 84 in W 30.5 in D 2 in
American Mid-Century Brass Paneled Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century (1940s) brass chandelier with 4 narrow rectangular uplight panels supported by
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Early 20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers with 4 Caned Panels
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's MCM Chest of Drawers with 4 Cane Panelled Storage on Top. Great storage space. Cane in very
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Abstract 4 Panel Hanging Wall Art
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Abstract 4 Panel Hanging Wall Art
This art measures: 13.75 wide x 1 deep x 35.75
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Rare Large Tall Mid-Century Danish Modern Pottery Table Lamp Teak Pebble Paneled
Located in Wayne, NJ
Unusual large tall mid-century danish modern pottery table lamp teak and pebble panels. 42.88" to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
H 42.88 in Dm 9.5 in
Mid Century Modern Convex Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid century wood and gesso gold frame convex mirror. Center is convex with the side panels being
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Coffee Table with Vitrolite Panels
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist ebonized cocktail table with milk glass tiles.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Vitrolite, Wood
Mid-Century German Blue Panel Decorated Ceramic Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish West German ceramic vase decorated with mottled blue panels on a white ground dating
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Decorative Big Panel by Paolo De Poli Designer
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Vigonza, Padua
furniture and decorative panels. Later their collaboration led to new objects of design and animal motifs in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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H 55.12 in W 55.12 in D 2.76 in
Lane Mid-Century Walnut Credenza with Woven Door Panels
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century "Perception" walnut six-drawer credenza with center woven door panels (LANE).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Geometric Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Geometric Mirror.
This stunning vintage square mirror has an infinity design
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Mid Century Trompe L'oeil Panels by Palladio
By Palladio
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of mid century Trompe L'oelil panels by Palladio depicting shelves in the style of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern lucite bench. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern design with frosted acrylic lucite
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Modern Panels For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of mid century modern panels for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all mid century modern panels available were constructed with great care. We have 823 antique and vintage mid century modern panels in-stock, while there are 21 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century modern panels have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century modern panels to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern mid century modern panels are of considerable interest. Many mid century modern panels are appealing in their simplicity, but J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting and Herman Miller produced popular mid century modern panels that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Panels?
Prices for mid century modern panels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern panels begin at $1 and can go as high as $181,762, while the average can fetch as much as $2,600.
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 Panels
- 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. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is 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.
- 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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