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Mid-Century Modern Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wall Light, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Italy, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern wall mirror, Italy, 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1960's Mid Century Modern Wall Mirror
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Wall Mirror. Modern mirror on mirror look.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp by ETAP
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This Mid-Century Modern wall lamp was made by ETAP.
This Minimalist metal lamp in white and grey
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wall Finesse Relief Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Mid-Century Modern wall sculpture hand-crafted out of fiberglass. This fabulous sculpture
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint, Lacquer, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Ceramic Panel, Signed and Dated
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall ceramic panel, signed and dated.
Category
Vintage 1960s Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconce, Wood and Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconce, Wood and Brass, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Four Nickel Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of Italian Mid-Century Modern wall lights in the form of a double ellipse in nickelled
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Mid century Modern Wall Sconce Lamp Floral Shape
Located in Oxford, GB
This midcentury modern wall sconce is expertly crafted with pencil reed rattan in a lovely floral
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall unit, walnut, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp Model Maija, by Yki Nummi
By Yki Nummi, Innolux Finland
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern wall lamp by Yki Nummi. New edition. Birch and opal acrylic shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp 265 by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern wall lamp 265 by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Saporiti, Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swivel Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps, 1950s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of two rare and beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall lamps.
Fully functional.
Each with E14
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Light Solid Walnut Arts and Crafts Style Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror Mint!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Studio Custom Made Light Solid Walnut Arts And Crafts Style Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sculpture by Siem van der Sluys, 1971
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall sculpture.
Design by Siem van der Sluys.
Striking
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Materials
Wood
Style of Milo Baughman Burl Wood Bookmatched Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror Pair
By Roland Carter, Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman style burl wood bookmatched Mid-Century Modern wall mirrors, designed by
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Mirror, Burl
H 47 in W 21 in D 1 in
Italian Designer, Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights, Brass, Metal Shades, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Designer Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights, Flower Sconces, Brass, 1940s
Set of two patinated
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 19 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wall mounted sideboard in precious Macassar ebony from the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ebony, Maple
Mid Century Modern Wall Mirror with Walnut Frame by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern wall mirror by Drexel features hardwood frame with unique carved detailing
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Wall Light in off White and Brass, Italy, 1950's
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Stilux, Arteluce
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid-Century Modern wall light in off white and brass, Italy 1950's
Very well designed piece, most
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hillebrand Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror Back Lit Brutalist Brass Aluminum
By Hillebrand
Located in New York, NY
European Mid-Century Modern wall mirror with built in lights. The mirror’s frame is constructed of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Metal
H 25 in W 17.25 in D 3 in
Brooklyn Bridge 1982 Signed by Artist Mid-Century Modern Wall Painting Fine Art
Located in Miami, FL
Large wood framed Brooklyn Bridge New York made in 1982 Mid-Century Modern Wall Painting, Fine Art
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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Glass, Wood
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
Georgie Elyane Bick Baraka III Mid-Century Modern Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A marvelous Mid-Century Modern wall hanging tapestry titled “Baraka III” by Algerian-French artist
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Mid-20th Century Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
New York Soho NY Signed Artist Mid-Century Modern Wall Painting Fine Art 1982
Located in Miami, FL
Large Wood Framed New York Soho made in 1982 Mid-Century Modern Wall Painting, Fine Art.
Signed by
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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Wood, Paint
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
1982 Down Town New York Signed Artist Mid-Century Modern Wall Painting Fine Art
Located in Miami, FL
Large Wood Framed Down Town New York made in 1982 Mid-Century Modern Wall Painting, Fine Art
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Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Wood, Paint
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Modern Wall Mirror with Unique Walnut Frame by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern wall mirror by Drexel features hardwood frame with unique carved detailing
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Very beautiful Mid Century Modern wall mirror with expanded brass frame
Located in München, DE
Beautiful round Mid Century Modern wall mirror with expanded brass frame and brass rim.
Stunning
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Embossed Crocodile Leather, Baughman for Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Embossed Crocodile Leather, Baughman for Coggin
Milo Baughman
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
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Silver Leaf
H 42 in W 42 in D 2 in
Mid Century Modern Wall Decoration Oil on Canvas Market by J. Schulz, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern wall decoration painting oil on canvas shows typical cow market in the middle of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 30.31 in W 24.01 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp or Task Light by Beisl 1960s Germany
By Beisl
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and articulated Mid-Century Modern wall lamp or task light. Designed and manufactured by Beisl
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage wall mirror with walnut frame. Made in the 1960s with a stylish curved frame around
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps or Sconces, 1970s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces. Designed and manufactured probably in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps or Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces with rotating lamp shades. Manufactured
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant mid-century style mirror features a sloped silver frame with ribbed accenting. A
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek vintage modern wall mirror featuring a small shelf, stamped RS.
(Please confirm item
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall vintage mirror with walnut trim and gold braided accent.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Buffet by Brazilian Designer Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Very rare Mid-Century Modern wall-mounted buffet by Brazilian Designer Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 18.12 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern Wall Fixture or Light Object 'Painting Board', 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern wall fixture or light object in shape
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 42.52 in W 13 in D 5.91 in
Italian mid.century modern Wall mirror with bamboo and wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid.century modern Wall mirror with bamboo and wood, 1960s
Rectangular wall mirror with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
Rare Heavy Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror with a Black Abstract Metal Frame
Located in München, DE
Very rare heavy Mid-Century Modern wall mirror with a black abstract metal frame.
Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Great large wall lamp with 6 light points.
The lamp is made of iron, patinated in a red/gold color
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps Corno, Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, 1952
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and extremely rare Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces 'Corno'. Designed by the famous
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 4.34 in W 7.09 in D 8.27 in
Designer 1970s Veca Made in Italy Mid-Century Modern Wall Cobalt Blue Mirror
By VECA
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely sublime 1970s Veca hand made in Italy Mid-Century
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 1.19 in
Italian mid-century modern Wall and Full-Length mirror with bamboo, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wall and Full-Length mirror with bamboo, 1960s
Rectangular wall mirror
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo
H 62.21 in W 33.47 in D 2.76 in
Set of Two Huge Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps or Sconces, 1950s, Germany
By Karl Walther
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two large and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces. Designed and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Set of Three Large Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps or Sconces, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three large and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces. Designed and manufactured
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 18.31 in
Erich Ginder White Cast Ghost Antler Coat Rack Mid Century Modern Wall Art
By Erich Ginder Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erich Ginder White Cast Ghost Antler Coat Rack Mid Century Modern Wall Art. Item featured is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
H 11.75 in W 11.75 in D 8 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps or Sconces by Fontana Arte Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces. Designed and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Buffet by Forma Manufacture, Brazil, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Buffet by Forma Manufacture, Brazil, 1960s
This Wall-Mounted
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood, Cane
H 23.63 in W 108.67 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Modern Wall Lamps Corno by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler 1952
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and extremely rare Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces 'Corno'. Designed by the famous
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
Italian mid-century modern Wall lamp in white ceramic with 4 lights, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wall lamp in white ceramic with 4 lights, 1960s
Wall or ceiling lamp
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.15 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Mid-Century Modernist wall mirror with curved top and a brass frame. The mirror
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Italian Rectangular Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern gold leaf wood mirror.
Beautiful rectangular mirror, the frame is
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Italian mid-century modern wall lamp Torpedo by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wall lamp Torpedo by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
Applique or wall
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 22.45 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Italian mid-century modern wall lamp Light Ball by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wall lamp Light Ball by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Pair of wall or
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Maison Lunel - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall lights - 1950s France
By Lunel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Maison Lunel - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall lights - 1950s France
Very nice pair of sconces in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Maison Lunel, Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights, 1950s France
By Lunel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Maison Lunel, Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall lights, 1950s France
Very nice pair of sconces
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Mid Century Modern Wall For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern wall available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every mid century modern wall was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern wall, we have 35729 options in-stock, while there are 1419 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern wall — 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 wall bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern wall that is appealing in its simplicity, but Curtis Jere, J.T. Kalmar and Stilnovo produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Wall?
Prices for a mid century modern wall start at $1 and top out at $982,587 with the average selling for $1,942.
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 Wall
- 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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