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Mid-Century Modern Italian Animals Sculpture in Walnut Timber, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Spectacular sculpture of two monkeys in Italian walnut timber, circa 1960s.
Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Friis & Moltke Timber Credenza 120
By GETAMA, Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Friis & Moltke in 2017, this Minimalist’s credenza features exterior mounted v- legs with a cloth cabinet door that slides from one bay to the next. Crafted in solid wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Fir
Friis and Moltke Timber Credenza 165
By GETAMA, Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Friis and Moltke in 2017, this Minimalist’s credenza features exterior mounted V, legs with two cloth cabinet doors that slide from one bay to the next. Crafted in solid ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Fir
Italian Square Mid-Century Modern by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid-Century Modern Italian square mirror with timber Printed Frame 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Italian Hand Carved Timber Deer Head Sculpture
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique Italian hand carved deer Sculpture made of timber.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Teak Small Side Table Lovely Timber Patina
Located in GB
side table, the timber grain makes it very attractive, its in pretty much perfect condition so far as I
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Friis & Moltke Timber Credenza 120, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Friis & Moltke in 2017, this Minimalist’s credenza features exterior mounted v- legs with a cloth cabinet door that slides from one bay to the next. Crafted in solid wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Oak
Friis & Moltke Timber Credenza 165, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Friis & Moltke in 2017, this Minimalist’s credenza features exterior mounted V- legs with two cloth cabinet doors that slide from one bay to the next. Crafted in solid wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Italian Mirror Timber Console by Osvaldo Borsani 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning Osvaldo Borsani Mirror console in timber with carving art work.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...
Materials
Wood
C J Rosengaard Danish Hardwood Mid Century Modern Extending Dining Table 6-10
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, Mid-Century Modern, Danish Rosewood C.J
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Friis and Moltke Timber Credenza 120 - Lacquered Oak
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Friis and Moltke in 2017, this minimalist’s credenza features exterior mounted V- legs with a cloth cabinet door that slides from one bay to the next. Crafted in solid wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Oak
Friis and Moltke Timber Credenza 165, Lacquered Oak
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Friis and Moltke in 2017, this Minimalist’s credenza features exterior mounted V-legs with two cloth cabinet doors that slide from one bay to the next. Crafted in solid w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Stunning Restored Mid Century Modern Period Hardwood Sideboard with Chrome Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning fully restored vintage Mid Century Modern hardwood
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood
H 27.96 in W 73.43 in D 19.89 in
New Zealand ‘Sovereign Woodworkers Ltd’ Specimen Timber Trinket Box
Located in Melbourne, AU
This delightful trinket box made of specimen New Zealand timbers was made in the mid 1950s. New
Category
Vintage 1950s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
aesthetics typical of mid-century modern furniture. It has a minimalistic yet sophisticated look that
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 18.12 in W 68.9 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Transitional Raised Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Transitional Raised Buffet is an impressive combination of Renaissance and Neoclassical
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak, Leather
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Buffet Sideboard by Johannes Anderson
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has used very attractive timbers in the construction and it would grace any interior. A good looking
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
H 50.5 in W 78.5 in D 20 in
'MP-79' Center Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
textural contrast that is both seen and felt.
True to the mid-century modern ethos, the MP79 exudes clean
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Limestone
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Burr Wanut Bevan Funnell Magazine Newspaper Rack Stunning Timber Patina
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in GB
A good looking, decorative and well made piece. The timber patina and grain is absolutely glorious
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 22.64 in W 15.95 in D 10.24 in
Rare Vintage Snakeskin Mirror Upholstered on Solid Wood Antique Timber Frame
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade Snakeskin covered antique timber framed
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
H 47.05 in W 30.12 in D 2.37 in
Fine 1950's English Oil Grand Interior Room Scene Ancestral Portraits signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Guildhall, Worcester
English School, mid 20th century
indistinctly signed verso
oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Set of Four Stylish Mid-Century Modern Red Oak Dining Chairs Nice Sculptural
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four red oak mid century modern dining
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.44 in W 16.74 in D 19.49 in
Italian Aldo Tura Timber Desk Lamp with Pen Holder, 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Italian Aldo Tura dark timber desk lamp with pen holder 1950s. Fully functional.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Small Desk for Bloch, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
of Brazilian mid-century modern style. It stands as a testament to the ethos of modernism, exalting
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 4.34 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Very Large Burr Yew Wood Contempory Designer Office Desk Lovely Timber Patina
Located in GB
is a very grand piece of English country furniture. It has a wonderful timber patina which looks
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Yew
H 30.71 in W 86.62 in D 47.25 in
Hardwood and Reclaimed Timber Desk Befit with Five Drawers & Gilded Handles
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Impressive Hardwood & Reclaimed Timber Desk Befit With Five Drawers & Gilded Handles.
The
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 66.54 in D 25.99 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Lounge Chair by Flair Division for Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern club chair or lounge chair from the Flair Division of Bernhardt
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Finn Juhl for France and Son Model 196 Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage circa 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Finn Juhl for France and Son
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 25.25 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Kurt Østervig Model 58 Lounge Chair for Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
and very comfortable piece of Mid Century Danish design.
The chair features solid Brazilian
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood, Teak
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern English Oak Side End Card Wine Games Folding Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of lovely Mid Century Modern pine folding tables with
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Oak
H 18.12 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table by Angelo Ostuni for Frangi Milano, 1950s
Located in Brugge, BE
Elevate your living space with this iconic Mid Century Modern coffee table designed by Angelo
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 16.54 in W 37.8 in D 14.18 in
Luxury Mid-Century Modern Style Desk made from Sustainable River Rescued Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
rescued from a river on the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand. This sustainable timber
Category
2010s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Andrew Thompson Burr Walnut Side End Bedside Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1960’s mid century modern Burr
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 23.43 in W 19.89 in D 15.95 in
"Monk" Black Leather & Walnut Timber Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Monk chair, designed in 1974, is a classic piece that reflects the Scarpa's attention to craftsmanship and detail. The chair features a wooden frame with a distinctive, angular d...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent set of four rare original Mid-Century Modern Mexican bocote wood and black leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
PAIR OF LARGE MID CENTURY MODERN POUL HUNDEVAD 1960's DANISH TEAK OPEN BOOKCASES
By Poul Hundevad
Located in GB
, fully stamped Poul Hundevad mid century modern Danish Teak circa 1960 open library bookcases
Please
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 76.97 in W 54.34 in D 12.01 in
3 Door Mid-Century Inspired Weave Credenza with Modern Triptych Woven Art Doors
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
finished with custom knurled handles, and an adjustable timber shelf behind each door.
As beautiful on
Category
2010s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 110.25 in D 19.69 in
Mid 19th Century Three Footed Mahogany Pedestal Side Table
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
This stunningly elegant mid 19th century pedestal mahogany side table stands on three cabriole feet
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid century Scandinavian inlaid elm coffee table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian inlaid elm coffee table circa 1950.
Good quality circular coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Stunning Two Tier Mid Century Italian Credenza
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning original mid century Italian credenza / chest of drawers, with exquisite grain pattern and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid - Century loveseat in sheepskin, Kaminsofa, Norway 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Adolf Relling
Located in Bergen, NO
"Fireplace chair/sofa") is a distinct early Norwegian modern design. Besides the unique look, this sofa's
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Teak
"My Fair Lady" 1958 West End Theatre Costume Drawing Mid 20th Century Modern
By Cecil Beaton
Located in New York, NY
"My Fair Lady" 1958 West End Theatre Costume Drawing Mid 20th Century Modern
Cecil Beaton (1904
Category
1950s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
Sleek and stylish Mid Century Italian Magazine Rack
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An exceptional original mid century Italian magazine rack. Hugely decorative and stylish this piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Superb Mid Century Danish Sideboard By Johannes Anderson
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning model 15 mid century Danish sideboard by Johannes Anderson for Uldum Mobler designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid-20th Century Jema, Netherlands Table Lamp
By Jema
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Jema, Netherlands table lamp of a "Girl Sitting on Her Luggage" mounted on a timber base with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Chestnut Black Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century chestnut black marble top coffee table was fashioned from thick planks and timbers of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Mid-Century Pair of Balinese Hand-Carved Hardwood Elephant Chairs
Located in London, GB
of hardwood timber with a dug-out seat. These exceptional chairs are very comfortable and beautifully
Category
Vintage 1960s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Stylish Mid Century Italian Coffee Table *With Free International Delivery
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An unusual yet super stylish original mid century Italian coffee table. Dating from the 1950’s and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
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H 16.54 in W 44.89 in D 19.1 in
Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late Mid Century Teak Coffee Table by Stucliffe Gplan Style, 80s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
80s teak coffee table probably made by Stucliffe
A late Mid century bristish design
Made with
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Navy Blue Armchair, 300-227 Type, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
armrests, turned legs made of beech timber. These armchairs were manufactured in the 1960s by the Zamojskie
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid-Century Wooden Stool with Split Seat, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
visual interest.
European mid-century design is generally characterized by a minimal, clean approach
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Mid century danish teak dining table by H.W.Klein for Bramin
By H.W. Klein
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century danish teak dining table by H.W.Klein for Bramin circa 1960.
Superb quality extending
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Barstool, Cantilever, Woven Danish Cord, Hardwood, Mid Century, 24", 25", 26"
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired Rian Cantilever Barstool. Hardwood and woven Danish cord come together in this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
H 24 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Reynolds of Ludlow style Solid Yew Vintage Coffee Table, 60s 70s
By Reynolds of Ludlow
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century live edge organic yew wood coffee table
Most probably by Reynolds of Ludlow, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Yew
H 15.75 in W 47.84 in D 16.93 in
Don Shoemaker Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Parquetry Table, Mid Century
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Vienna, AT
exotic timber with a vibrant grain and constructed with pegs to allow the table to flat pack (hence
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 15.74 in W 21.5 in D 45.6 in
Danish Farstrup Set of 4 Teak and Black Vinyl Dining Chairs Mid Century
By Farstrup
Located in London, GB
make a stylish addition to any dining area.
The chairs have wide seat pads and sculptured timber
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Teak
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Mid-century Walnut Sideboard Enfilade 1960 in the Manner of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Benington, Herts
An Unusual and Rare Mid 20th Century Walnut Sideboard / Enfilade with pyramid doors and drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
H 34.5 in W 90.5 in D 17.5 in
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Sofa, Mid Century
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Vienna, AT
table. The bold design is perfectly executed in exotic timber with a vibrant grain and constructed with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Barstool, Cantilever, Woven Danish Cord, Hardwood, Mid Century, 28, 29, 30, 31"
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
one of a kind cantilever barstool design. Custom heights available. Please specify timber, cord option
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
H 27 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
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Mid Century Modern Timber For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern timber available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern timber for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern timber, we have 543 options in-stock, while there are 204 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern timber — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century modern timber bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century modern timber has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Daniel Becker, Lind + Almond and Egg Designs are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Timber?
A mid century modern timber can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,898, while the lowest priced sells for $61 and the highest can go for as much as $433,560.
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 Timber
- 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, 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 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 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, 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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