Mid Century Modern Table
861
178,383
7,368
2,209
to
16,254
108,691
74,027
187,109
182,030
183,502
170,228
6,122
2,445
1,093
708
136
124
116
63
39
39
37
36
29
27
23
14
11
318
745
177,259
9,586
1,002
119,142
41,975
86
41
366
981
3,609
32,598
43,340
31,777
4,561
944
86,708
80,907
41,289
38,306
20,000
111,226
57,680
54,314
45,253
24,070
2,016
1,662
1,558
1,369
1,309
Sort By
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice yellow enamel Mid-Century Modern table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern table stand.
Dimensions. 30 W ; 22 H ; 20 D.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Wood
Lucite Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Lucite tusks motive Mid-Century Modern table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern table stand
Dimensions. 18 W ; 24 D ; 29 1/2 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern table lamps made from painted black steel with gold accents on wood bases. Newly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table by Lane
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Table by Lane
Dimensions. 28 W ; 21 D ; 21 H
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Table. Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern table. UK Import.
Dimensions. 27 1/2 W ; 17 D ; 14 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-Century Modern table lamp.
Base is polished steel. Flute shaped wooden mid-steam has a walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern Table Dovetail Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Table Dovetail Drawers . Patina and Scratches are Consistent with age
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Table by Giuliana Gramigna, 1970s
By Giuliana Gramigna
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table by Giuliana Gramigna, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern table lamp.
Striking French design from the 1950s.
Black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Ben Seibel, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Three not a pair Mid-Century Modern table lamps. Cast metal bases in style of Ben Seibel.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern table lamp.
By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1960.
In original
Category
Vintage 1960s French Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern table lamp.
By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1960.
In original
Category
Vintage 1960s French Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Crystal and Chrome Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Nessen Lighting
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of crystal and chrome Mid-Century Modern table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century modern table light, Italy, 1970
Located in Palermo, PA
Exquisite mid-century modern table lamp of Italian origin. Crafted in plexiglass in an elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Table Lamp, Brass, Walnut, 1950s
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Table Lamp, walnut base and stem, painted shade and brass stem. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Paolo Tilche, 1960s, Italy
By Paolo Tilche
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Paolo Tilche, 1960s, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Metal and Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp,Metal and Glass, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Michael Andersen - Denmark 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamps were constructed using reverse applied gold-leaf and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Clip Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern table lamp designed to clip into a table.
By unknown manufacturer from France
Category
Vintage 1960s French Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Petite Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petite Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
The lamp needs 1 x E14
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Blackened Steel
By Laurel, Richard Barr
Located in Stamford, CT
Brutalist Mid Century Modern Table Lamp, Blackened Steel, One Available
One of a pair having fine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Dovetail Drawers Set of 2
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern table dovetail drawers set of 2.
Dimensions. 21 W; 21 H; 31 D.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Walnut and Brass Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Lightolier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of cone shape turned walnut and brass Mid-Century Modern table lamps.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chrome & 5 Milk Glass Globes Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Kovach, Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chrome and 5 globe Mid-Century Modern table lamp with three way switch.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Maison Charles, France, 1970s
By Maison Charles
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Maison Charles, France, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Oiled Sculptural Walnut Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of oiled walnut and brass Mid-Century Modern table lamps. Measures: Standing 34" H (including
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Table Lamps Cone Frosted Glass Shades
By Ben Seibel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern table lamps.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Turned Walnut or Teak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, c.1970s
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Turned walnut or teak Mid-Century Modern table lamp, c.1970s.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Christian Krekels, Marble, Belgium, 1970s
By Christian Krekels
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Christian Krekels, Marble, Belgium, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
H 38.59 in W 13.78 in D 6.11 in
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp with a very stylish period design.
Three legged steel base
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Coffee Italian Design Walnut Woos Round Form
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-Century Modern table coffee Italian design walnut woos round form.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Carved Onyx and Walnut Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of vase onion shape carved onyx and walnut Mid Century Modern table lamps.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Pair of Vase Bullet Shape Brass Bases Mid Century Modern Table Lamps
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Swing Arm Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps in Brass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Paavo Tynell, Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Scandinavian swing arm Mid-Century Modern table lamps in Brass
Would fit perfect on your side
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Heavy Carved Walnut and Brass Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of heavy thick solid walnut Mid-Century Modern table lamps.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp "Gogi Gogi" by Guisto Toso, Italy, 1961
By Giusto Toso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp "Gogi Gogi" by Guisto Toso, Italy, 1961
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Onion Vase Shape Turned Walnut & Brass Mid Century Modern Table Lamp MINT!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Onion Vase Shape Turned Walnut & Brass Mid Century Modern Table Lamp MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Brass Metal Lacquered Italian Design White Black
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-Century Modern table lamp brass metal lacquered Italian design white black.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large midcentury modern Table , Solid walnut , Charlotte Perriand style, 1940-1950
By André Arbus, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large midcentury modern Table ,in Solid walnut ,Charlotte Perriand style, circa 1940-1950
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s - In the style of fontana Arte
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s - In the style of fontana Arte
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Classic Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
Located in München, DE
Classic very nice Mid-Century Modern table lamp.
Very nice typical minimalistic midcentury design
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Table Lamps by G. Thurston, circa 1950
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant pair of Mid Century Modern table lamps by G. Thurston, circa 1950. Teak Wood and Brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Travertine and Brass Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Belgium 1970's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Travertine and brass sculptural Mid-Century Modern table lamps, Belgium 1970's
Size including
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass
H 29.53 in W 18.71 in D 9.85 in
Large 53" Tall Round Porcelain Pottery Base Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp MINT!
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 53" Tall Round Porcelain Pottery Base Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Classic Pair Sculpted Walnut Mid Century Modern Table Lamps by Modeline Lamp Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair Sculpted Walnut Mid Century Modern Table Lamps by Modeline Lamp Co.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Leather
Located in Søborg, DK
Stylish Mid-Century Modern table lamp in brass and leather.
Cast iron base with a brass covering
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
Dimension
Height: 11.81 in (30 cm)
Width
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Einar Bäckström, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamps, Leather, Brass, 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Stamford, CT
Einar Bäckström, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamps, Leather, Brass, 1940s
Swedish modern
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Red Lacquered Metal Italian Manufacture 1950s
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A rare Mid-Century Modern table or desk lamp with a stem in metal, a base, and a lampshade in red
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in Dm 15.75 in
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
The lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960's Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Lotte & Gunnar Bostlund
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in New York, NY
1960's Mid-Century Modern table lamps by Lotte & Gunnar Bostlund, in vintage original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Single Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Mercury Glass, Brass, Jar, Urn Shape
Located in Stamford, CT
Single Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Mercury Glass, Brass, Jar, Urn Shape
Mercury Glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Mercury Glass
Boris Lacroix, Falkenbergs, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamp, Brass, 1960s
By Jean Boris Lacroix, Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Stamford, CT
Boris Lacroix, Falkenbergs, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Table Lamp, Brass, 1960s
Modern table or
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 9 in W 11.5 in D 4.5 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp or Desk Light Italy 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light. Designed and manufactured probably in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Exceptional Large & Elegant Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Mid Century Modern Table", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Mid Century Modern Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern table you’re looking for. Each mid century modern table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern table, we have 80704 options in-stock, while there are 2021 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century modern table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, Knoll and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Table?
Prices for a mid century modern table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $371,625, while the average can fetch as much as $2,454.
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 Table
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is 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 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.
- 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 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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
Welcome Back to Designer Russel Wright’s Mid-Century Hudson Valley Home
The industrial designer was known for his sleek, modern dinnerware, but his 1961 house and the landscape around it may be his most astonishing creation.
Cara Greenberg Wrote the Book on Mid-Century Modern Furniture. Here Are Her Auction Finds
The author and design expert was among the first to define the style and coined its alliterative name. She shares her favorite pieces on 1stDibs Auctions — including some steals.
Jochum Rodgers Has Long Brought the Best of 20th-Century Design to Berlin and Beyond
Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.
A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture
The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.
More Ways To Browse
5 Globe Glass Lamp
Paavo Desk
Paavo Desk Lamp
Paavo Tynell Desk Lamp
Tynell Desk Lamp
Ivy Table
Retro Dragonfly Jewelry
Stoneware Dinnerware
Ceramic Fish Lamp
Chrome Nessen Table Lamps
Vintage Blue Pottery Lamps
Vintage Blue Pottery Lamp
Insect Lamp
Poppy Table
Vintage Joint Holder
Gucci Flower Handbag
Stacked Vintage Lucite Lamps
Pair Fornasetti Lamps