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Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sculptural armchair. The chair has a black lacquered wood sculptural frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lamp, Circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern sculptural lamp.
Diamond Shape wooden column with brass mount details. Circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Walnut frame and original fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Magazine Holder Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Mid Century Modern sculptural Lucite magazine holder. This very unique magazine rack
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Travertine Dining Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Travertine dining table, Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Gentlemen’s Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Gentlemen’s Chest. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Triple Dresser
By Daniel Jones
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Triple Dresser. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman
Chair measures: 35H x 27W x 32D
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Mirrors with Gilded Frame
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural mirrors with gilded frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Atom Mixed Metal Chrome Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern sculptural table lamp with chrome and brass rod details in an intersecting
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Organic Driftwood Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bench Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Organic Driftwood Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bench Coffee Table. Item features a double pedestal
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Driftwood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Sculptural 5 Drawer High Chest Dresser Mint!
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Mid-Century Modern sculptural 5 drawer high chest dresser mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron Table Lamps Brutalist Industrial
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist iron table lamps with a simple straight
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Dresser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century modern sculptural walnut dresser, manufactured in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Side Tables Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Spun fiberglass side tables by Russell Woodard. In
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Paint, Fiberglass
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Mid Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge by Russell Woodard. 3
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
H 42 in W 75 in D 26.5 in
William Hinn, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Exoskeleton Dressers, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
William Hinn, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural 'Exoskeleton' Dressers, 1960s
Rare compatible
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 34 in W 78 in D 28 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Tri Leg Base Cast Metal Base Table Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Laurel Mid-Century Modern sculptural cast metal base floor table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Style of IB Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural lounge chairs style of IB Kofod-Larsen. Has a walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist Chain Rope Floor Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist iron chain rope floor lamps. Rust patina
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Danish Highboy Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern sculptural walnut Danish style highboy tall chest dresser. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 56.5 in W 39.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Flame Motive Oiled Walnut Table Lamps MINT
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Square Bases Mid Century Modern Sculptural Flame Motive Oiled Walnut Table Lamps MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 43 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Table / Desk Lamps
By Paul Evans
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bronze Table / Desk Lamps
A pair of sculptural cast
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brass & Marble Articulated Table Lamps Koch & Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brass with cube Carrara marble bases. Made by Koch
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 4.5 in
William Hinn, Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Exoskeleton Dresser, Sweden, 1960s
By Urban Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
William Hinn, Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Exoskeleton Dresser, Sweden, 1960s
Concave sculpted
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 78 in D 28 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lucite and Chrome Table Lamps, 1970's
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Outstanding large Mid-Century Modern sculptural lucite and chrome table lamps. Each with unique
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Thonet in Bent arm Birch with the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Birch
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut "Jack's" Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut "Jack's" Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall with Round Glass Top
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Charles Hollis Jones, Lightolier
Located in Chattanooga, TN
shade separately.
Elegant Mid-Century Modern sculptural Murano glass table lamp. The piece is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Volcanic Lava Like Textured Table Lamps
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural table lamps with a rough textured lava like finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wicker & Iron Lounge Chairs Francis Mair
By Francis Mair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wicker with an Iron frame by Francis Mair c1960
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 40 in W 30 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural walnut lounge chairs by Adrian Pearsall .Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 33 in W 37 in D 33 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Night Tables by Piet Hein
By Piet Hein
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Night stands attributed to the Dutch designer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Göran Malmvall Style Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Pine Dining Table
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A remarkable Göran Malmvall Style Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Drop Leaf Extending Solid
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine
H 29.53 in W 47.45 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Volcanic Lava Pottery Table Lamps
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Volcanic Lava Pottery table lamps in varied
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 33.25 in Dm 6.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Glass with Brass Swedish Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian Art glass green lamps with brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bench in the Adrian Pearsall Style. Circa 1960s.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bench in the Adrian Pearsall Style. Circa 1960s.
Features a dark
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 17.5 in W 54 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Aluminum Glass Coffee Table Knut Hesterberg, 1960s
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern sculptural coffee table or sofa table from two aluminum elements base topped
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 17.33 in W 44.3 in D 28.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Chrome and Glass Side Tables - a Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Burton, TX
This pair of unique Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptural lucite Chrome and Glass Side Tables are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern sculptural black and brass table lamps. Circa early 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Candleholder
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage sculptural candelabra marked Boda Shop, Sweden, circa 1970s. This unique piece has a black
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Amazing coffee or side table - a dark stained tapered wood slab intersects a bent tapered wood form and is supported by painted metal "legs". The lower slab has a cutout with a glass...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wing Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Dramatic and sculptural wing chair in the style of Fritz Henningsen, from the estate of French
Category
1990s Danish Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Aqua Blue & Gold Hand blown Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Aqua Blue & Gold Hand blown Murano Glass Bowl.
This elegant Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
American mid-century modern Sculptural vase by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll 1960
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century modern Sculptural vase by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1960s
Sculptural vase
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Pair Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered side chairs. The chairs have sculptural walnut frames. Also
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous sculptural rattan chaise lounge chair attributed to Franco Albini. Rattan is tightly woven
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Brass Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique details. Wonderful Mid-Century brass finish makes this an elegant console or sofa table, perfect
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cut-Out Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, walnut desk has numerous outstanding features. The split-level floating top has
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Dresser Credenza
Located in Elkton, MD
Gorgeous sculptural walnut dresser featuring a stunning sculptural design, adorned with three
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
1960's Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Coffee Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern coffee table for sale. The base is solid mahogany, and has been
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Rocking Art Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sculptural rocking chair in the Sam Maloof style, circa 1970s
Not marked or signed however you can
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Decorative Serving Bowl
By Richards Morgenthau Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
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Offered by Mid Century Maddist
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Ceramic Owl Lamps, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two ceramic owl table lamps.
Measures: Diameter 44 cm.
Height 82 cm.
Height ceramic base 50 cm.
Total height without shade 77 cm.
One E27 bulb.
Shades shown are for demonstration pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Fish Cheese Serving Board
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous carving cheese board in the shape of a fish. Cast aluminum head and tail with a maple cutting board. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, some minor scratches o...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cast Aluminum Wine Rack
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple, elegant and playful in the shape of a tall bottle. This cast aluminum wine rack can sit on the floor or on the bar. Holds 15 bottles of your favorites. This item can be parce...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Opalescent Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern table lamp was realized in Italy, circa 1970. It features a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Tubular Lucite Bar Cart
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exceptional lucite bar cart attributed to Charles Hollis Jones from the late sixties. Tubular frame which supports the shelving. Tiered bottom has cutouts for glassware while the top...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Double Gooseneck Table Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautifully restored gooseneck lamp in turquoise. Sound wiring with a stable base, 3-way switch. Very cool style.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
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Mid Century Modern Sculptural For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern sculptural you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every mid century modern sculptural was constructed with great care. There are 5388 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern sculptural you’re looking for, while we also have 77 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern sculptural — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century modern sculptural bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern sculptural over the years, but those crafted by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Laurel Lamp Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Sculptural?
A mid century modern sculptural can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $66,700.
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 Sculptural
- 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 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 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 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 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. - 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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