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Mid-Century Modern Tiled Wall Plaque
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern tiled wall plaque in rosewood.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tiled Tea-Cart with Removable Trays, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern tile and hardwood tea-cart or bar-cart, Brazil, 1960s.
Structured in
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 30.52 in W 23.23 in D 14.38 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tiled Tea-Cart with Removable Trays, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern tile and hardwood tea-cart or bar-cart, Brazil, 1960s.
Structured
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Modern Tile Wall Art
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern glazed tile wall art in shadow box frame. This piece can be hung either
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Tile Top Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of mid-century modern mosaic tile top side tables in brass frames with saber legs. Possibly
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tile Tripod Side Table
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A small fifties/sixties tripod side table with vibrant tile.
The tile measures 16 x 16 cm
Nice for
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Tile-Tip Pivot Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
accommodate with ease in any setting. Gorgeous mosaic tile top and unique drum stick legs make it the perfect
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tile Topped Cocktail Table, Roger Capron Style
By Roger Capron
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Capron inspired tile topped wrought iron coffee table or cocktail table. This great
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Tile Fliptop Insert Drop Front Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interior decors. Enjoy! :)
Materials: Walnut, Tile
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 56 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Tiled Wall Panels Plaques of Bacchus by Bertoni
Located in Antwerp, BE
A terrific ceramic wall piece of Bacchus by the Italian ceramic artist H Bertoni.
This piece features a roman male figure with an harp resting on a stump.
Measures: Height 105 cm.
W...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Tile, Lacquered Linen & Walnut Cocktail Table by Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern two-tier cocktail table was realized by the esteemed pair of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Linen, Ceramic
H 17 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tile Top Side Tables by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interior decors. Enjoy! :)
Year: c.1960’s
Materials: Walnut, Tile
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 15.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Sunburst Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid century modern tile top side table. The beige & black tiles forming a sunburst. Stylish wooden
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Small Square Tile Mirror with Heart Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Square Mid-Century Modern tile mirror with heart decorations.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Tile Inlay Triangular L Shape Corner Coffee Occasional Table
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tile inlay L shape coffee table on cone shape walnut legs with brass tips
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Unique mosaic tile table mid century modern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique mosaic tile table mid century modern
Design in the style of Picasso
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Mid-20th Century Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Just a very nice coffee table from the Mid-Century period.
In the style of Belarti.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Danish Modern Tile Wall Shelf
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional Danish modernist tiled wall rack. The focal point of this stunning vintage designer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Just a very nice coffee table from the Mid-Century period. Tiles are in a very good condition, no
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Just a very nice coffee table from the Mid-Century period. Tiles are in a very good condition, no
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mid-Century Modern style of this vintage tile table features unique hardwood legs, decorative
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A very nice coffee table from the Mid-Century period. Designed by J. Belarti.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern coffee table tiles Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Just a very nice coffee table from the Mid-Century period. Designed by J. Belarti.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Framed Triple Pewabic Flower Tiles Mid Century Modern
By Pewabic Pottery
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This beautiful framed pewabic triple flower tile set is a must-have for any home! Featuring soft
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic, Hardwood
Framed Double Pewabic Butterfly Tiles Mid Century Modern Stamped
By Pewabic Pottery
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
tiles. The square tiles feature a stunning green color that will liven up any space. A simple, yet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Hardwood
Magnificent Tile Top Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Tile top coffee table with magnificent splayed legs. This is one of those pieces that actually
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table, Scandinavia
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern large ceramic tiles coffee table, Scandinavia.
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern coffee tables tiles Belarti (3 pcs)
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A very nice set of coffee tables or nesting set from the Mid-Century period.
Designed by J
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak & Tile Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak & tile mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Veneered case with solid legs. Sleek dovetailed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Tile Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & tile Danish coffee table, circa 1960's. Generously sized top surface with book matched
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak And Tile Nesting Side Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-century modern teak and tile nesting side tables. Made in Denmark. Stamped underneath. Very
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Table with Tile Inlay
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid-Century Modern teak dining table with tile inlay
Table without leaves measures: 60 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Textile, Wood, Teak
Set of 3 Harris Strong Mid-Century Modern Terracotta Tiles with Faces
By Harris Strong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 3 Mid-Century Harris Strong pottery tiles.
In terracotta pottery with polychrome
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Table With Tile Top
Located in Seattle, WA
Delicate craftsmanship as well as a very stylish design. The Table would be perfect as a small coffee table between two armchairs or as an elegant lamp table
Dimensions. 26W 26D 14.5H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Tile Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two tier side tables with patterned tile tops. Slender legs with brass tips, walnut grain
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Ceramic Fish Tile
Located in Fraser, MI
Please message us for a cost effective shipping quote to your location.
Mid-Century Modern bar
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Vintage 1950s Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tessellated Stone Tile Mid-Century Modern Boat Shape Dining Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tessellated stone tile brass inlay dining table.
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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Mid century modern scandinavian coffe table with ceramic tiles
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid century modern scandinavian coffe table with ceramic tiles, signed OxArt
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Rosewood & Tile Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern coffee table with tile top on a rosewood frame.
Please confirm location NY or
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Tessellated Bone Tile Pedestal Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Enrique Garcel, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice tessellated bone rounded square column shape decorative table lamp.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bone
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glazed Ceramic Tile Multicolored Motif 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage multicolored naive art motif donkey cart ceramic tile Italy 1960s.
A
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Pottery
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.4 in
American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut & Mini Tiles Jewelry Box
By Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool California design walnut jewelry box with mini tiles top, circa 1960's.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century coffee table with tile top design featuring a starburst inlay. Polished brass cone
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Red Tile Mosaic Round Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Gordon Martz, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round red and white tile brass bezel incased top Sun burst shape coffee table on round tapered
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Beige Tile Top 51" Coffee Table w/ Iron Hairpin Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Beige Tile Top 51" Coffee Table with Iron Hairpin Legs. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 13.5 in W 51.25 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tile Top Side Tables - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tile Top Side Tables. Featuring a straight
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Textile, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut & Tile Dish Top Sculptural End Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Danish modern walnut and tile top end tables. Item features mosaic porcelain tile tops
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
H 23 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Relief Tile Plaque "Sailing" by Helmut Schaffenacker
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Relief Tile Plaque "Sailing" by Helmut Schaffenacker
The plaque is
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 18.9 in W 9.85 in D 0.99 in
Lane Alta Vista Sculptural Mid Century Modern Mirror Tile Shelf
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Lane Alta Vista Mid Century mirror with a greek key tile shelf after the sculptural designs of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
Mid Century Mosaic Tile Top Table
Located in London, London
Coffee table
Mosaic
Small coloured ceramic tiles
French 1950s/1960s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glazed Ceramic Tile Motif Watchmaker, 1960s, Spain
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage glazed ceramic tile motif watchmaker 1960s Spain.
A stunning glazed
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.32 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glazed Multicolored Ceramic Tile Flamenco 1960s Spain
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage glazed ceramic tile multicolored colors
Flamenco scene 1960s Soain.
A
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.32 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Relief Tile Plaque by Helmut Schaffenacker
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern large relief tile handmade fat lava Helmut Schaffenacker ceramic wall plaque
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Sculpted Walnut Tile Mosaic Surfboard Table
By Harvey Probber, Tue Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ditch mundane home decor and grab this radical vintage surfboard table! This rare mid-century piece
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th century Striped American Hooked Tile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Striped American Hooked Tile Rug
Size: 8'10" × 14'1" (269 × 429 cm)
A mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bone Tile Mid-Century Modern Wall Console Table Vanity with Chair
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern bone tile dressing table vanity with matching 22 x 23 x 39 armchair.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bone
Belgium Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Tiles by Denisco, 1960s
By Denisco
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern coffee table with tiles.
Design by Denisco with manufacturers mark on
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.95 in W 51.19 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Tile Multicolored Sail Ship with Flowers 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage ceramic tile motif multicolored sail ship framed with flowers 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.32 in
Belgium Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Tiles by Denisco, 1970s
By Denisco
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Design by Denisco.
Striking Belgium design from
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Tile Art of a Japanese Woman 12 Tiles
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous depiction of a Japanese Geisha in a series of 12 ceramic tiles framed. Each tile is a work
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
H 34.5 in W 28.25 in D 1.85 in
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Mid Century Modern Tiles For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century modern tiles available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century modern tiles — often made from ceramic, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 1561 antique and vintage mid century modern tiles at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century modern tiles have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern tiles bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Gordon & Jane Martz, Roger Capron and Marshall Studios each produced beautiful mid century modern tiles that are worth considering.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Tiles?
Prices for mid century modern tiles start at $50 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $1,916.
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 Tiles
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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