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Original 1950's Mario Buccellati Ruby Diamond Yellow White Gold Heart Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Valenza, IT
, Buccellati uses an array of classic techniques: In this unique piece he's using Ornato: an engraving based on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold
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W 0.787 in D 0.238 in L 7.08 in
ModernArtist SilverWire Geometric Spirals HandmadeWithPliers SevenLink Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
by mid-century artist Alexander Calder, it is in the style of his thousands of pieces of plier-bent
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20th Century Unknown Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Silver, Base Metal
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W 1 in D 0.5 in L 7.25 in
Vivianna Torun for Georg Jensen Smoky Quartz and Sterling Silver Bracelet 1968
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in New York, NY
sine qua non of mid-century Nordic/Scandinavian design. She attended the Academy of Industrial Arts in
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1960s Danish Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
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H 2.53 in W 2.66 in D 1.36 in Dm 2.36 in L 8 in
Mid-Century asimmetric Coffee table, glass and wood
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A coffee table with an asymmetrical design in wood and glass, with a mid-century-inspired style
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Glass, Wood
Century Mid Century Burlwood Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century mid-century burlwood brass and glass dining table.
This table measures: 60 wide x 40
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Brass
Ernesto Hauner's Personal Use Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table in Wood
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extendable round table with solid caviúna structure, table top with its top and finishings in caviúna wood, also known as "golden wood" due to its hue. When extended, its diameter is...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in Dm 47.25 in
Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE!
Danish modern
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Mahogany
H 74 in W 87 in D 21 in
Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This desk was where Carlo Hauner designed, at the beginning of the 1950's, several of his incredible and numerous autoral furniture for both Móveis Artesanal and Forma. Acquired dire...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Iron
H 43.31 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Vertical Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sturdy and stylish dresser, this gorgeous Mid-Century piece is well-suited for use as a bedroom
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century bronze sculpture.
In the form of a stylized totem.
With a round plinth
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Danish Abstract Painting -1965
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid-Century Modern Danish Abstract Painting -1965
Dive into the warmth of the Mid-Century Danish
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Canvas
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Offered for sale is a chrome sputnik chandelier which
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Chrome
Unique Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This interesting vintage floor lamp uses mixed metals and three heads for a unique appearance
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern King Sized Double Paneled Walnut Headboard
By Broyhill
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern king sized double paneled walnut headboard. Beautiful original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Walnut
H 37.25 in W 78.25 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sapphire Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking mid-century modern wall cross, handcrafted by a European studio pottery artist, is a
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Ceramic
Probber Attr. Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern octagonal burl wood dining table attributed to Harvey Probber, with inset
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Fish
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Murano art glass fish made in Italy during the mid-late 20th century in bright
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Aluminium Flush Mount Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
ceiling, but you can use this flush mount also as a chandelier, if you extend the light with a chain.
all
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Trophy
Located in San Francisco, CA
as part of a collection or use as a beautiful vessel for plants and florals.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
supported by 4 legs.
Simply a wonderful sculpture.
Date:
Mid tolate 20th century.
Marks
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Landstrom Mahogany Dresser Credenza
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern mahogany four-drawer dresser, credenza, or sideboard by Landstrom
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern style armchairs with velvet fabric and cone legs. A wild modern design for home or
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Modern Swedish Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Geometric wool rug
Size: 4'4" × 6'8" (132 × 203 cm)
This vintage flat
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Wool
Vinyl and Walnut Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pairing a vibrant upholstery with walnut legs and frame, this Mid-Century Modern chaise lounge
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
looks like a desk, and sadly it cannot be used as a desk since it has no space to put your legs in when
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century /Modern Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom designed smaller size all metal chandelier that could be used in an entry way or bathroom
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Metal
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
If you are looking for an icon of Mid-Century Modern – Scandinavian Modern design, look no further
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Walnut
H 28 in W 74.25 in D 36 in
Mid-century Modern bar cabinet.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet. The bar rests on four tall legs, which gives it an image of
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Hairpin Leg Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern hairpin leg sliding door cabinet. A very pretty little cabinet featuring white
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Barware / Tableware Serving Pitcher
By Movado
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the allure of Mid-Century Modern elegance with this exceptional Crystal Barware
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Fantastic mid century acrylic painting, executed in abstract expressionist style. Great use of both
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
upholstery and dark wood further exudes mid-century elegance and sophistication in this piece.
The design
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Modular Bookcase
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Mid-Century Modern modular bookcase in wood with metal main structure.
Designed and mady
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Oak Cavalier Cedar Chest
By Cavalier
Located in New York, NY
This piece features a beautiful blonde oak veneer, characteristic of mid-century design, and is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Wood
Suite of Three Progressive Modern Industries Stamped Artist Art School Stools
By Modern Industry
Located in GB
stamped Modern Industries Product
These are a lovely decorative set of midcentury oak stools, they came
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Oak
H 27.96 in W 13.59 in D 11.62 in
Mid-Century Modern Wicker Wastebasket
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This handcrafted wicker wastebasket encapsulates the essence of mid-century modern design, boasting
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long modern style walnut table or bench for home and office use.
(Please confirm item location
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Nightstand
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
. Perfect height for use as a bedside table or living room side table. The incredible craftsmanship, wood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern English Sideboard
Located in Hudson, NY
desirable piece today. Featuring four cabinet doors and four top drawers, the sideboard can be used anywhere
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome drinks tables. Likely French in origin, the charming
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Door Handles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
on the other. For use on a pair of exterior doors, one knob is keyed.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Europe Late 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the midst of the swinging 1960s a remarkable design style emerged, a kind of mature mid-century
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench
Located in Highland, IN
This nicely scaled upholstered bench was part of the Eli Lilly corporate collection. Likely used in
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Steel
Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
make a fabulous seating addition to any Mid-Century Modern living space.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Upholstery
Nutcracker Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Mid-century nutcracker from Austria. Both in terms of quality and design used, this piece is
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Wood Framed Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-Century Modern gilt wood framed hanging wall beveled mirror with hand carved design details
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Premier Sideboard by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Mid-Century Broyhill Premier Credenza is a timeless piece of furniture that brings both mcm
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Virgin Mary
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern ceramic sculpture portrays the Virgin Mary, a central figure in Christian
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
velvet fabric. Production from the 1980s, in very good condition, ready for immediate use.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Corner Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame. Each piece features one brass studded sculpted armrest, can be placed side by side for use as a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern spun aluminum decorative table lamps with walnut bases and tops just newly
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian made vase. In the style and likely made by Bitossi or Alvino Bagni
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Ceramic
4 Spritzer & Fuhrmann Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Spritzer & Fuhrmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine set of 4 tall Mid-Century Modern candlesticks.
In sterling silver.
Likely designed
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Mid-20th Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 9.63 in Dm 4.63 in
Nordic Modern Sofa in Sheepskin, Scandinavia mid-20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
picture.
As this sofa showcases, utility and style are not two different categories in Scandinavian mid
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Sheepskin
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Virgin Mary
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ceramic representation of the Virgin Mary is a superb example of mid-century modern
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Figurative Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This handcrafted ceramic cross is a vibrant exemplar of mid-century modern design, infused with the
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Stylized Figurative Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
and abstracted forms, typical of the mid-century modern aesthetic that favored expression over realism
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Electroform Abstract Sculpture (of a Rooster)
By John Prip
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern bronze sculpture.
Consisting of fused, electroformed bronze elements
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculptural Nightstands
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern walnut sculptural nightstands, produced in the United States, circa
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Floor Vase
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A lovely accent for just about any room-- use this to display greenery/ tall floral or just as a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Used
Materials
Ceramic
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Mid Century Modern Used For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern used you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern used for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern used — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern used is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern used over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Used?
A mid century modern used can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,253, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $5,392,999.
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 Used
- 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 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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