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Mid-Century Modern Walnut HighBoy Dresser
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut highBoy dresser.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut HighBoy Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Walnut HighBoy Dresser
H 42 in W 35.75 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa
By John Widdicomb
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa. Featuring a straight line design, wooden
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa
H 31 in W 78 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa. Featuring a wooden frame, curved arms, newly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa
H 29 in W 74.5 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Dresser. Featuring beautiful protruding diamond shaped
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut side table in the manner of Haywood-Wakefield, with rounded rectangular
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table
H 21 in W 26 in D 17.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hanging Wall Mirror
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut hanging wall mirror.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror. Featuring a rectangular design
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Jens Risom Featuring a refinished mid century modern walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Melchiorre Bega Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet (MELCHIORRE BEGA).
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table. Featuring a rectangular walnut top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit. Featuring a straight line design, five
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit
H 72.5 in W 84 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut and glass side table.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, doors
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
H 46.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut Mirrors
By Dunbar Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of large rectangular Mid-Century Modern walnut mirrors.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek, Mid-Century Modern, walnut side table by Gunlocke features sculpted sleigh legs.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Magazine Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut slat magazine holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Magazine Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut slat magazine holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Dovetail Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser dovetail drawers. Dimensions. 36 W ; 43 H ; 19 D.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Accent Table. Featuring unique mid-century curved design. All walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table
H 23.5 in W 19 in D 32 in
Sculptural Leg Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut long dresser with sculpted legs and solid walnut pulls.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut sofa designed and manufactured in the United States, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa
H 28.5 in W 90 in D 28.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Floor Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut floor lamp with original shade, circa 1950s. The lamp is in good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

Lane Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful vintage Lane Mid-Century Modern walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern walnut wall mirror Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror. It is not
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror
H 38.5 in W 28.5 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Open Arm Rocking Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern walnut open arm rocking chair Offered is a rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Table 1960's
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table 1960's, Poland. Table has been restored and refinished
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Table 1960's
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Table 1960's
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century modern walnut ottoman manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. Looking for the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ottoman
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ottoman
H 17.5 in W 27 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza designed and manufactured in the United States, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza
H 30.5 in W 70 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Headboard
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Headboard. Featuring a straight line
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser expertly restored by Stamford Modern. Features six large
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest with drop pulls. Excellent condition. Gorgeous light
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pewter

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest. Featuring a rectangular design
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Wonderful Mid-century Modern Walnut Lattice Gothic Headboard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful mid-century modern walnut lattice 60" gothic style headboard. We have the matching
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut End Side Table or Nightstand
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet in style of Risom.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 9-Drawer Dresser
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut 9-Drawer Dresser. Featuring a straight line design
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands or end tables By Henredon USA, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Risom (Danish American,1916-2016) Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk. Features 2 drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hairpin Bar Cabinet
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hairpin Bar Cabinet. Featuring an art deco design
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut sliding doors cabinet bookcase.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Modern Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza
By George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut 6 drawer dresser credenza with aluminum handles. Beautiful walnut grain
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest / Dresser
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern walnut gentleman's tall chest. Offered is an excellent example of American
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rectangle Two Tier End Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut rectangle side end table in style of Jens Risom or Knoll.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dixie Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen Size Headboard
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Furniture Mid-Century Modern walnut queen size headboard. Good vintage condition. Measures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous mid-century modern walnut lounge chairs designed in the United States, circa 1950s. These
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
H 30.25 in W 29 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern walnut dining chairs, circa 1960s. These chairs have an ergonomic
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane King Size Headboard
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane King Size Headboard. Featuring a straight
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet with Cane Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet with Cane Doors
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chairs designed and manufactured in United States, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Burl Accents Dresser High Chest Mint!
By Heritage-Henredon, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut & burl accents dresser high chest mint!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Mid century modern walnut 12 drawer dresser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Mid century modern walnut 12 drawer dresser on 4 solid walnut legs. Very simple geometric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Founders Above average vintage condition and structurally
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in Seattle, WA
(Available by online purchase only) Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut teak wood coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculptural Nightstands
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern walnut sculptural nightstands, produced in the United States, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Hung Head Board, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern walnut wall hung head board. Two sets of parchment doors with brass details
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chairs. America circa 1970’s, iconic Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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Mid Century Modern Walnut For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mid century modern walnut for your home. An item from our selection of mid century modern walnut — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of mid century modern walnut, we have 23811 options in-stock, while there are 782 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of mid century modern walnut you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of mid century modern walnut made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made piece of mid century modern walnut has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Edward Wormley and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Walnut?

The average selling price for a piece of mid century modern walnut at 1stDibs is $2,962, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $168,000 for the highest priced.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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 Walnut
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The 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.
  • 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, 2021
    Mid 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There 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 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some 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

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.