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Pair of mid-century modern tall backs lounge chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian mid century modern tall backs lounge club chairs.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Tall Brass Marble Base Table Lamp MINT!
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Tall Brass Marble Base Table Lamp MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mesmerizing Unique Mid-Century Modern Tall Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique and brilliant Mid-Century Modern tall table lamp. In very good even original vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Tall Rattan Wicker Peacock Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of mid-century modern tall rattan wicker peacock style chairs. Chairs feature the classic tall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Tall & Narrow Chrome & Glass Etageres MINT!
By Milo Baughman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Tall & Narrow Chrome & Glass Etageres MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 78 in W 26 in D 14 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Modern Tall Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Modern Tall Walnut Highboy Dresser
Hardwood and walnut veneers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1950's Mid Century Modern Tall Palm Tree Filigree Gilt Toned Floor Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1950's Mid Century Modern Tall Filigree Gilt Toned Palm Tree Floor Lamp. Beautiful leaves and open
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
One Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition
Located in Miami, FL
One Mid-Century Modern tall three wall-panel solid bamboo wood room divider, screen or partition in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern tall three double wall-panel solid bamboo wood room divider in dark brown finish
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
H 73.5 in W 66 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American made chest of drawers in walnut with beautifully sculpted top drawer.
(Please confirm location NY or NJ).
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique chest of drawers with sculpted mosaic front pattern, black handles with chrome.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tall Walnut Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive tall mid century modern sleek smooth face dresser. This is a very simple yet modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Teak Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern teak high boy dresser, chest of drawers, made in Denmark. Minimalist Danish
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
United Furniture Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Fulton, CA
A walnut tall drawer low (highboy) dresser by United Furniture Company, circa. 1950. Fine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tall Murano Glass Coupe Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Murano glass vase in the shape of a wine goblet with a yellow interior. Unsigned, circa 1970s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Tall Sculptural Curved Lucite Chandelier
Located in West Hartford, CT
Spectacular, tall Mid-Century Modern chandelier where the Lucite is curved in infinity loops
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tall Porcelain Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A chic pair of Hollywood regency tall porcelain lamps. The gloss off white porcelain with a pattern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Tall Wing Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique pair of monumental wing back chairs. These would be great to add some height to a room plus make a statement. These chairs have been restored including refinished legs, new ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tall Dresser by Lane Perception.
Located in Seattle, WA
This dresser features five dovetailed drawers with sculpted wood handles. Circa 1960’s / 1970’s. Tapered Legs, Classic lane design. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured....
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Tall Art Glass Oggetti Vase
By Oggetti
Located in Miami, FL
Tall cut-glass vase Mid-Century Modern made by Oggetti in Italy.
Makers Mark is underneath.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Jens Risom Cerused Oak Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser, 1949
Located in Kensington, MD
Of substantial presence, is a handsome and extremely hard to find 55 tall dresser of early-vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tall Sculptural Italian Table Lamps
Located in West Hartford, CT
Made of brass and ceramic and colored with a gorgeous creamy off-white and black design, these lamps exude the iconic midcentury look that is so coveted. They have custom made shades...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tall Camer Glass Waterfall Four Foot Tall Chandelier
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent, cascading Camer glass waterfall chandelier. Iconic mid-century lighting.
Each heavy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Milo Baughman, Mid-Century Modern, Tall Bookcase, Rosewood, Chrome, USA, 1960s
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
A West Michigan Furniture Mid-Century Modern bookcase over commode having an ebony case and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 84.5 in W 38.25 in D 15.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Tall Walnut 3 Drawer Dresser Wardrobe by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury tall walnut and black 3 drawer dresser wardrobe. Very clean all original 1
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tall Bottle Shaped Murano Table Lamps
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Blown glass table from Murano Italy. Purple grey in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tall Raymor Yellow Red Ceramic Pottery Vase Italy
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern vase made out of ceramic in deep red, yellow and black colors by Raymor, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Tall Blue Vase by French Ceramics Specialist Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Doornspijk, NL
With its height of 40 cm (15.8 inch), its magical shape and its appealing blue colors this vase really stands out of the crowd.
1950s. Signed Vallauris.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 6.11 in
Mid-Century Modern, Tall Pair of Ceramic French Pitchers Vase Signed Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Paris, FR
Great and tall pair of French pitchers vases, Mid-Century Modern,
signed Vallauris in ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Tall Tapered Shape Back Dining Chairs
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six new linen upholstery walnut finish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers - Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of Paul McCobb's most desirable designs, rare model 1013 gentleman's chest of drawers or tall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 52 in W 36 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Tall Brass and Cork Table Lamp by Underwriters Labs
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a funky vintage Mid-Century Modern lamp by Underwriters Laboratories. Has a funky base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Tall Rimini Blue Vase Bitossi & Aldo Londi Rosenthal Netter
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous tall vase by Aldo Londi designer for Bitossi of Italy. Amazing color, Rimini Blue with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Tall 8 Drawers Ebonized Mahogany Lingerie High Chest Dresser
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact design unmarked most likely Dunbar or Harvey Prober chest with solid brass round drop pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 58 in W 28 in D 18 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Tall Sideboard Cabinet Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Magnificent Italian sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa in the 50s. Underlining the upper floor is wood veneer arranged in a herringbone pattern. The doors have three panels each embel...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 56.3 in W 97.64 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Tall Extra Large Camer Glass Grand Foyer Entrance Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in West Hartford, CT
Measuring over six feet tall, this midcentury Camer glass foyer chandelier is guaranteed to make
a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 76 in W 28 in D 28 in
Mid Century Modern Tall and Narrow Teak Drinks Cabinet By Nathan Furniture UK
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall and narrow teak drinks cabinet with bar. Comes with lock and key.
Very good condition. Minor
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 76 in W 20.25 in D 17.5 in
Mid Century Modern Tall teak 5 drawer dresser Black leather pulls plinth base
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Tall 5 drawer dresser with leather pulls and Black Lacquer
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Teak, Lacquer
H 39 in W 32 in D 19 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Tall High Boy Chest of 7 Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen, Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern tall teak dresser high chest of seven drawers cabinet. Excellent original condition
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair Mid Century Modern Tall Hand Blown Table Lamps by Barovier & Toso Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Barovier & Toso tall Murano table lamps in green red & blue swirl pattern. 34.5
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid Century Modern Tall Vase in Lime Green by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and beautiful vase in lime green with concentric stripes in various colors with archaic impressions banding the perimeter. Aldo Londi for Bitossi vase , 12.5 x 5.5 in diamet...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet
By Drexel, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice mid-century modern bleached or cerused chestnut wall units curio cabinets for John
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 82 in W 19 in D 32 in
6 Mid-Century Modern Tall-Back Ebonized and Animal Print Dining Chairs, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs offer ebonized black metal frames with tall ladder
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 43 in W 17.75 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Tall Brass, Glass, Wood Infinity Table Lamp in Black and Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A tall vintage infinity table lamp with smoked glass and black base.
The back is featured in Brass
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.63 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Maple 6 Drawer Tall Dresser
By Conant Ball
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern tall 6 drawer maple blonde dresser. Simple design and narrow High Chest. Good
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Tall Mid Century Martz Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern tall pottery lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. This oversized
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Fabulous Mid-century Modern 3 dimensional Walnut tall Dresser Danish
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Mid-century modern tall 3 dimensional walnut dresser. Just look at the wonderful pleated
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
1950 French Mid Century Modern Gilt Tole Open Lotus Bud Table Lamp style Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1950's French Mid Century Modern Tall Gilt Tole Open Bud Lotus Table Lamp. This piece is in the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tall Gentleman's High Chest Mirrored Compartment
By John Widdicomb, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern tall high chest with mirrored compartment and brass figural pulls. There are
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ladder Back Accent Side Chair After Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, mid-century modern, tall ladder back, accent, side chair in the style of Gio Ponti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern tall highboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Bassett Furniture Company
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Blown Amethyst Purple Art Glass Vase Vessel Decanter
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern tall blown glass vase, vessel, decanter in translucent amethyst purple
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Danish Black Wood & Rose Quartz Tall Table or Desk Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
This ebonized beautiful tall wood and quartz stone Danish vintage mid century modern tall lamp has
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz
Polished Chrome Modern Pharmacy Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern tall pharmacy lamp in polished chrome. Articulating lamp shade for direct or
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Cranberry Tower Shape Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Mid-Century Modern tall tower shape cranberry and brass table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ardalt Mid-Century Modern Black & Gold Ceramic Carafe, Decanter, Vessel Italy
By Ardalt
Located in Miami, FL
ARDALT Italy Mid-Century Modern tall Ceramic vase, vessel, decanter in black Gold, white
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.38 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Marked Mid-Century Modern Blown Amethyst Purple Art Glass Vase or Decanter Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern tall blown glass vase, vessel, decanter in translucent amethyst purple
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Metal Hamper or Trash Can, Powder Coated Yellow
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall metal trash can or hamper. This piece has been freshly powder coated in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Painted Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tall Chest Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern tall chest with ample storage space which was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Tall Highboy Light Walnut Multi-Drawer Cabinet Sliding Leather Doors Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall highboy gentleman's chest or bachelor chest. Medium to light walnut finish
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 67 in W 35 in D 20 in
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Mid Century Modern Tall For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern tall you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern tall for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 2353 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern tall now, or shop our selection of 45 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century modern tall you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern tall bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century modern tall has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Palshus and Per Linnemann-Schmidt are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Tall?
A mid century modern tall can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.
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 Tall
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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.
- 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.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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