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Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
and seaming. With chrome legs. This bench was made custom for local designer, was ordered in the wrong
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Belgo Chrome Mid-century Modern Two-Tier Serving Table
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Weesp, NL
Two-tier Mid-century modern Belgo chrome serving table
Stylish 23-carat gold plated two tier
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
Belgo Chrome Mid-century Modern 23 Karat Gold-Plated Coffee Table
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Weesp, NL
Very elegant two-tier 23 Karat gold plated coffee table produced by Belgo Chrome, Belgium in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Plate
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lamp With Shade
Located in Burton, TX
This is a chrome Mid-Century Modern table lamp with shade. The chrome twists and turns in a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of modern chrome table lamps with textured black steel bases. Elegant minimal modern design
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern chrome bench designed and manufactured in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long sofa with simple Mid-Century Modern Knoll inspired design. Three seats on chrome frame
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome bench with pair of matching throw pillows.
Category
Vintage 1970s Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Stools, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern chromed metal stools or ottomans with purple ultrasuede upholstered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Mid-Century Modern chrome four posted floor lamp. Posts stand on a round chrome base, are
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Toronto, ON
Chrome and fabric mid century modern lounge chair. This spectacular chair features chrome body with
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant vintage coffee table that combines a chrome base with a large glass top. Please confirm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bent rod chrome design from the 1970s with a piveting/swivel head. This Mid-Century Modern lamp
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous triangular cocktail table makes a simple yet stylish modern addition to any room
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic, Mid-Century Modern, chrome, sputnik chandelier attributed to Sonneman feautres multiple
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Brass 5 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Chrome Mid-Century Modern chandelier with brass accents. This takes 5 medium base light bulbs in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp with 3 Globes Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern floor lamp by Koch & Lowy features original chrome finish, three adjustable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Kovacs Chrome Floor Lamp with Shade
By George Kovacs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant slim line chrome floor lamp by George Kovacs. Tall with five sockets for plenty
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian armchair with chrome structure and original "mille righe" velvet fabric
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery.
Overall
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Fireplace Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary mid-century modern fireplace ornament hand-crafted out of brass and steel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Chrome, Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome Dining Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome armchair attributed to Milo Baughman by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Chrome Bench
Located in Medina, OH
This chic Mid-Century Modern bench was realized in the United States, circa 1980. It features
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome & Glass Cocktail with Spherical Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern cocktail table was realized in the United States circa 1970. It
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual Mid-Century Modern octagonal coffee table with a chrome frame and glass tabletop
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Camer Chandelier with Chrome Detailing
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
of interior from classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. Like all great design objects, it
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Smoked Glass Pendant with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern pendant was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Chrome and Marble
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp pairing a white marble base with a chrome frame and glass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Square Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern coffee table features a faux burl top with a heavy chrome frame. A
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk with Chrome Trim and Legs
Located in Pasadena, TX
, wooden vanity panel, chrome trim and legs. This stylish Mid-Century Modern desk would make a fine
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench, 2 Available
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern chrome bench designed and manufactured in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome with Black Base Lamps
Located in Middleburg, VA
Bring the 1960s back (or just a touch) with this pair of Mid-Century Modern lamps from France. The
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Walnut & Chrome Table Lamp with Barrel Shade
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern table lamp features chrome & walnut base, original wiring, and vintage
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Marble Table with Chromed Structure, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Portuguese marble table with chromed structure, 1970s
Dining table with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 29.53 in Dm 47.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century armchairs make a comfortable vintage addition to any setting. With
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Chrome and Brass Mirror by Belgo Chrome, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Paris, IDF
-century modern mirror imparts its glamourous energy to any space it inhabits. It can be displayed two
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Torchiere Floor Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern floor lamps feature a tall polished chrome frame with a 17
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Arm Chair with Burlap Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern tubular chrome arm chair with burlap seat. Item features tubular chrome frame
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Chrome Armchair
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern acrylic and chrome armchair. Unusual form with 3/8" thick acrylic shell. Very
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chromed Dining Table with Smoked Top, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern chromed dining table with smoked top, 1970s
Dining table with chromed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in
Heavy Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cocktail Table Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Heavy mid-century chrome cocktail table base. Can support a glass top up to 50" x 50".
The piece
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Mirror with Lattice Design, circa 1970s
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern rectangular mirror in solid steel with a chrome finish, attributed to Milo
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Chrome Chairs with Black Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this set of four circa 1970s chrome chairs feature distinctive open spiral-type
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome with Black Glass Bar Cart, C1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant chrome with black Glass bar cart. Clean straight lines keep it simple
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Modern French Rocking Chair with a Chrome Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern rocking chair features a heavy flat bar chrome frame and upholstered
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
XL Industrial Chrome Copper Metal Mirror Belgo Chrome, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Paris, IDF
materials. This mid-century modern mirror imparts its glamourous energy to any space it inhabits, and could
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Rolling Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern armchairs is a bold and stylish addition to any
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern atomic style 'eyeball' chrome floor lamp with tripod base. 59" H.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Textured Translucent Glass Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized in Italy, circa 1970. It features a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Dresser with Two Mirrors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage Mid-Century Modern bureau combines rich woodgrain with shining chrome for an
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Ultra Suede Chrome Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century modern, club, lounge chairs in the style of Milo Baughman feature flat bar
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960 Mid-Century Modern Chrome Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover this extraordinary 1960s Mid-Century Modern side table, meticulously handcrafted from
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome, Brass, Steel, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern coffee table features a chrome base with a unique "X"-shape on the
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern French Chrome Halogen Floor Lamp
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Mid-Century Modern French Halogen Floor Lamp is constructed of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-century Chrome Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four vintage modern dining chairs with flat bar polished chrome frames. Seats are suspended
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Chrome 15-Drawer Library Card Catalog
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 15-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet
USA, Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Teak And Chrome Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
arms. Eight bulbs. Great mid-century design.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Style Chrome Frame Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comfort. This beautiful Mid-Century Modern rocking chair makes a wonderful addition to any interior
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench with Solid Chrome Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s modernist bench features sturdy polished chrome frame with upholstered top.
(Please
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Modern With Chrome For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern with chrome you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern with chrome for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and glass. Find 1728 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern with chrome now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern with chrome — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern with chrome made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Knoll, Milo Baughman and Florence Knoll each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern with chrome that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern With Chrome?
The average selling price for a mid century modern with chrome at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $50,000 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
- 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 With Chrome
- 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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