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Walnut and Black Steel Mid-Century Modern Shelf
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
The Severin Shelf combines 5 shelves on one side with a clothes hanging area on the other. It can
Category
2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Mid-century modern Shelf Cristal and wood Italian design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian shelf from the 1950s very special design, sanded glass top, beech wood columns and brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Large Mid Century Modern Multi Tear Level Shelf Wall Unit Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern shelf wall unit.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Modern Circular Étagère Display Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern shelf unit includes smoked glass shelves in an x-style frame, ideal
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
1960's, Hollywood Regency Lucite Shelf
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Burbank, CA
We have this monumental original Mid-Century Modern shelf for sale. It's an original designer
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Danish Modern Tile Wall Shelf
Located in Forney, TX
, flanked by large scrolling support brackets, gracefully curved and supporting the overhanging shelf. Below
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Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wrapped Shelf
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Great shelf with glass inserts.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Mid-Century Modern teak coffee table with cane shelf, circa 1960. Wonderfully clean and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Arched Wall Mirror with Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid-century appeal. A wonderful design that captures the entire body while hanging on the wall. The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plastic, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table With shelf.
Dimensions. 40W 18D 15H.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Chrome Frame Étagère Display Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern brushed aluminum chrome frame étagère display shelf. Item features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 74.5 in. W 30 in. D 16 in.
Mid Century Modern Italian Teak Shelf / Bookcase, Around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This Mid-Century Modern Italian Shelf / Bookcase was made around 1960.
It is made out of Teak and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Wall Mirror with Shelf
By International Designers Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century teak modern wall mirror vanity.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat and Hat Rack with Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian coat and hat rack with shelf. Mahogany panel of spare design supporting
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Parson Style Coffee Table with Bottom Shelf
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern parson's style walnut table with bottom shelf.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Rectangular One Shelf Coffee Table
By Poul Jensen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern teak one shelf coffee table. Made in Denmark.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table with Shelf by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern mid 20th century side table by Lane Furniture. Can also be used as a small
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Shelf Unit with Brass Edges
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960s small standing shelf unit is made of mahogany and features two
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Iron Wire Book Shelf or Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple Mid-Century Modern atomic iron wire book shelf or rack, circa 1970s.
The piece has three
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cart with Two Shelfs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden cart with two shelfs, 1960s
Rectangular wooden cart with two
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Glass Etagere Mondrian Style Shelf Placement
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern chrome etagere with 6 glass shelves with Piet Mondrian shelf placement
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Shelfs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of wood and glass.
- Can be used as bedside tables-shelves.
- Good original codition.
- The glass shows signs of use.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Console with Glass Top Shelf
Located in Troy, MI
glass shelf that is half the depth of the console with three functional drawers below. Unknown maker
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Mid Century Danish Modern Oak Vanity Wall Mirror with Shelf
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak wall mirror unique Gothic arch shape original vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Oak, Mirror
French Mid Century Modern Teak and Smoked Glass Etagère, Display Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Mid Century Modern Teak and Smoked Glass Etagère, Display Shelf
A very stylish piece with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Circular Rattan Wall Hanging Shelf, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcrafted rattan and wood round wall shelf. Spain, 1950-1960.
This unusual shelf features 7
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Rattan
H 14.18 in. W 13.78 in. D 7.88 in.
Severin Hansen Nightstands with Rattan Shelf, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Severin Hansen teak nightstands with Rattan Shelf.
Classic bedside table / nightstand design from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
H 20.08 in. W 19.3 in. D 13.78 in.
Mid-Century Modern Teak Table with Brass Shelf, Sweden circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This petite Mid-Century Modern coffee table/side table was crafted in Sweden during the 1950's from
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Single 2 Shelf Bookcase Walnut American Studio Craft
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern narrow single bookcase walnut American Studio craft. Beautiful bookcase
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Modular Teak and Metal Shelf Unit, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern modular shelving. It consists of a height-adjustable black lacquered metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Bast Magazine Rack with Heavy Metal Shelf
Located in München, DE
Exceptional rare Mid-Century Modern newspaper and magazine rack
made of braid and black metal
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in. W 11.82 in. D 7.09 in.
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish medium size rectangular teak coffee table with rattan shelf.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Floor-to-Ceiling Shelf or Room Divider, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern floor-to-ceiling shelf or room divider, Italy, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 128.35 in. W 133.86 in. D 9.85 in.
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Wooden Bookcase with Shelf and Cabinets, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Danish mahogany self-supporting wood bookcase with a solid black steel frame.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 93.71 in. W 43.31 in. D 17.72 in.
Mid-Century Modern Gold Metal Faux Bamboo and Glass Shelf Etegere
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid-century coveted faux bamboo etagere with gold painted finish and five shelves. Great lines and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and smoked glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features sleek
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 74 in. W 35.5 in. D 16 in.
Italian Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Coffee Table with Double Shelf, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Solid wood coffee table, 1960s
Solid wood coffee table with double
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20.08 in. W 21.66 in. D 13 in.
Large Teakwood Italian Mid-Century Modern hanging shelf attributed to Isa
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This hanging shelf was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from teakwood and remains in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 27.56 in. W 56.7 in. D 11.23 in.
Mid-Century Wall Shelf, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, glass
Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Wall Shelf, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, glass
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rectangle Rattan Cane Shelf Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Mint!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rectangle Rattan cane shelf glass top Mid-Century Modern coffee table mint!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
H 15 in. W 50 in. D 21 in.
Mid century Brutalist shelf from the 1950s
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid century Brutalist shelf from the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase Shelf Cabinet by Hundevad with Key
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase Shelf Cabinet by Hundevad with Key
Dimensions. 54 W
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 77 in. W 54 in. D 17 in.
Early Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Bar Trolley With Glass Shelf
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Italian rectangular Mid-Century Modern two-tier bar trolley with glass shelf.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Tubular Aluminum & Glass Chrome Etagere Shelf Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very unique vintage etagere in thick tubular aluminum with. 5" oval smoked glass shelves from the 1960s. Great Space Age form with nice lines.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 72 in. W 34 in. D 20 in.
Gorgeous Pace Collection Floating Wall-Mounted Console Shelf, Mid-Century Modern
By Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Pace Collection floating architectural wall-mounted console table. The simple design, featuring two drawers and a burled olivewood case, as well as the emphasis on quality m...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 8 in. W 54 in. D 16 in.
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome & Glass Floating Wall Shelf or Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern design floating shelf from the 1970s. It features a chunky chrome tubular frame
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 8 in. W 48 in. D 14 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Side Tables w/ Shelf MINT!
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern rectangle rounded corners walnut end side tables w/ Shelf MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table With Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern coffee table features walnut construction with laminate black top insert
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Full Length Wall Mirror with Shelf from 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian full length wall mirror with shelf and blue mirror panel decoration in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
H 82.68 in. W 43.31 in. D 11.82 in.
Mid Century Modern Lucite Glass Rosewood Etagere Shelf aftr Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite, Glass, & Sculpted Rosewood Etagere attributed to Charles Holiis
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
H 79 in. W 26 in. D 16 in.
Teak And Suede Sling Shelf Mid-Century Modern End Table Stand Magazine Rack
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak And Suede sling shelf Mid-Century Modern end table stand magazine rack.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 18 in. W 19 in. D 12 in.
John Stuart Walnut Mid-Century Modern Long Credenza Dresser Pull Out Shelf Mint!
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart walnut Mid-Century Modern long credenza dresser server sideboard w/ 3 pull out shelf
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 34 in. W 68 in. D 20 in.
5-Tier Lucite and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagère Shelf Wall Unit
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and glass tall narrow shelving unit étagère.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Mid Century Double Shelf Side Table
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid century rectangular coffee table with double top, very useful next to sofas or as a small
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Stunning and Rare Harris Strong Tile Mirror with Shelf Mid-century Modern
By Harris Strong
Located in Pemberton, NJ
lovely shelf. This is a must have for your mid-century modern foyer or entry way.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
H 39.75 in. W 17.5 in. D 7 in.
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Italian Plastic Mirror with a Shelf by SALC
By Collezione Salc
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous one piece round mirror with built in shelf. In excellent vintage condition with minimal
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Plastic, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Nightstand Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern blonde wood nightstand or end table by Northern Furniture Company. The piece has
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany End or Coffee Table with Shelf, Sweden, c. 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Mid Century Modern end or side table made of mahogany. Known in Sweden as "sofa tables
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 23.5 in. W 39.5 in. D 22 in.
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie Modular Chest Bookcase Shelf Mid-Century Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie style 2-piece modular bookcase chest. The top shelving unit sits on top of a Tansu-style 4 drawer chest. We love the blackened iron hardware along with th...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 59.25 in. W 38 in. D 19.25 in.
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Mid Century Modern Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern shelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern shelf — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are 860 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern shelf you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century modern shelf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern shelf, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern shelf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Nils Nisse Strinning and Edward Wormley produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Shelf?
Prices for a mid century modern shelf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $99 and can go as high as $61,796, while the average can fetch as much as $1,955.
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 Shelf
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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, 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 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.
- 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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