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Mid-Century Modern Wood Framed Mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modern wood framed mirror.
Dimensions. 32 W ; 42 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall Coat Rack
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern wood wall coat rack
2 available
sold par piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern wood wall mirror
Dimensions. 30 1/2 W ; 44 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wood Pepper Mill by Peugeot, 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wood Pepper Mill by Peugeot, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Tableware
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Wood Trim Lounge Chair, 1969, USA
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous Mid Century Modern wood leg and arm lounge chair.
(Matching Sofa available).
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Italian Mid-Century Modern wood and glass top coffee low cocktail table. In the mood of Gianfranco
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Wood Scandinavian Sofa, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern wood Scandinavian sofa, circa 1950.
With a new upholstery.
In original
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Mid Century Modern Wood Grain Laminate Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible mid century modern wood coffee table. Features a smooth wood grain laminate top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wood and Ceramic Rustic Mirror, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern wood and ceramic rustic mirror, circa 1970.
By unknown manufacturer (Spain
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
No Reserve
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Wood Slat Polished Brass Coffee Cocktail Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern wood slat and polished brass coffee or cocktail table
Purchased
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.25 in W 61 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wood foldable 6M desk and chair, Italy, 1960s
Measures: Chair : 55 x 50 x
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Leather Swivel Office Armchair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and leather swivel office armchair, 1960s
Swivel office armchair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Nesting Tables, 3 Pieces
Located in Burton, TX
These Mid-Century Modern Wood Nesting Tables feature three tables constructed with slender tapered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wood Fruit Bowl, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern wood fruit bowl.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wood Center Table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern wood center table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Center table created in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Plywood, Hardwood
H 13.78 in W 40.56 in D 20.08 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Wood and Metal Sculptures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern wood and metal sculptures, circa 1950
By Unknown artist, manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 18.51 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Top and Steel Base Desk Table by Formanova, 1970s
By Formanova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wood top and steel base desk table by Formanova, 1970s
Table desk with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 68.12 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood and Original Velvet Lounge Chair made in France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern wood and original velvet lounge chair made in France 1950s.
Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 28.75 in
An Iconic 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wood Mirror by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A mid-century modern wood mirror by Gianfranco Frattini is a remarkable piece of design that
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 1.19 in
Italian mid-century modern wood and blue fabric armchairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and blue fabric armchairs, 1950s
Pair of armchairs with wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern Wood Stool, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern wood stool.
In original condition with minor wear
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wood and Rattan French Stools, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Mid-Century Modern wood and Rattan French stools, circa 1960, by unknown designer
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rattan
No Reserve
H 16.54 in W 14.26 in D 14.26 in
Italian mid-century modern wood and metal industrial work table, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and metal industrial work table, 1960s
Industrial work table with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
H 31.3 in W 21.66 in D 39.97 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Silver Poker and Bridge Game Box
By Ottaviani
Located in Weesp, NL
The Italian Mid-Century Modern wood and 925 Silver poker & bridge Game Box by Ottaviani Italy is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Silver
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wood and Rattan French Rationalist Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern wood and rattan French Rationalist chairs, by unknown designer.
Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
No Reserve
H 32.09 in W 14.77 in D 16.93 in
Italian mid-century modern wood black metal and beige leatherette chair, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood black metal and beige leatherette chair, 1950s
Chair with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good condition
Made in Czechrepublic
Cleaned
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Italian mid-century modern wood wicker chairs Bermuda by La Rinascente, 1960s
By La Rinascente
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and wicker chairs Bermuda by La Rinascente, 1960s.
Set of 5 chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 29.34 in W 19.1 in D 16.54 in
Italian mid-century modern Wood and metal cart with double shelf, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wood and metal cart with double shelf, 1940s
Food cart with double shelf
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 24.61 in W 29.14 in D 16.15 in
Italian mid-century modern wood and brass handles sideboard by Stildomus, 1960s
By Stildomus
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and brass handles sideboard by Stildomus, 1960s
Sideboard with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 29.34 in W 86.62 in D 19.69 in
Restored 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wood Chest with Wrought Iron Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the iconic 1960s with our meticulously restored Mid-Century Modern wood chest of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Iron
Italian mid-century modern wood and parchment highboard Palazzi dell'Arte, 1950s
By Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and parchment highboard Palazzi dell'Arte, 1950s
High sideboard or
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Parchment Paper
H 56.7 in W 90.16 in D 18.9 in
Italian mid-century modern Wood armchair with beige fabric by Pino Pedano, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wood armchair with beige fabric by Pino Pedano, 1970s
Armchair with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 26.97 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table Mod. Ara by Vignelli for Driade, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Driade
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wood coffee table mod. Ara by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Driade
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14.57 in W 50.79 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Framed Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-Century Modern gilt wood framed hanging wall beveled mirror with hand carved design details
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wood French Tripod Stool After Charlotte Perriand, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern wood French tripod stool.
This magnificent item was produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Pine
H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 10.83 in
Italian mid-century modern wood and copper chest Santambrogio and De Berti 1960s
By Santambrogio & De Berti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and copper chest Santambrogio and De Berti 1960s
Rectangular wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Copper
H 18.12 in W 46.66 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wood Framed Mirror.
Located in Seattle, WA
Wood Framed Tall Mirror with Sculpted Frame at the Top. No Makers Mark. Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wood & Brass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern brass & wood table lamp. Three sculpted wood surrounds with brass column mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century modern wood and forest green velvet chair with armrest, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and forest green velvet chair with armrest, 1960s.
Chair with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Vintage Chair, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair made by unknown designer.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950.
Wood.
In original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-century modern wood & steel sewing side table
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Mid-century modern sewing table on wheels, made out of light varnished wood and steel painted black
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Wood Structure Luc Counter Stool
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid beech wood structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wood Framed Wall Mirror.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned Mid Century Modern Wall Mirror. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Mirror, circa 1960.
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brussels, BE
Very nice Mid-Century Modern wall mirror, circa 1960, Italy.
Geometrical frame, polished walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Lane Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table w Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern design, it adds a touch of retro charm to any living space. The built-in drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Wood Octagonal Italian Side Table
By Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF ), Ico Parisi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
clean lines, geometric shapes, and a combination of wood commonly used during that era. Italian mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee low cocktail table in wood attributed to the designer architect
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern Wood Magazine Rack and Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern wood magazine rack and bar cart. This wonderful piece was designed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22.84 in W 20.08 in D 16.15 in
Contemporary Mid Century Modern Wood Fired Brown Drip Vase
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Contemporary Mid Century Wood Fired Brown Drip Vase Glazed
Discover the allure of contemporary
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Wood Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful set of five vintage modern folding chairs feature a stylish "X" shape base
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
James Nani Madonna 80 Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sensuous wood carved sculpture titled "Madonna 80" signed Nani (29x6
Category
Antique 17th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wood Tripod Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Good original vintage condition with trace of age and use for this tripod floor lamp made from wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wood Vanity Table Set, Italy, 1950
Located in Catania, CT
made from wood in bright finish. Reminiscent of Ico Parisi style and produced in Italy during the 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
SERENE Mid-Century Modern Wood Veneer 32" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
SERENE is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian Design and Organic
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Organic Material, Wood, Hardwood, Bentwood, Reclaimed Wood, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Wood and Black Lacquer Chest, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome and classily simple, this three-drawer chest has been restored in a high polish finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Redwood Mid Century Modern Wood Slat Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
well. There is no other wood slat bench or coffee table out there that can function as well as this one
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Walnut Toned Mid Century Modern Wood Framed Mirror.
Located in Seattle, WA
Wood Framed Tall Mirror with Sculpted Frame at the Top. Glass on the Mirror is Smokey at the Top as
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Wood Brass French Roulette Game Table
Located in Madrid, ES
French roulette mounted on a table made of wood with waist and feet made of brass. Top made of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Handmade Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable.
Fully functional. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Modern Wood For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern wood for your home. A mid century modern wood — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 39434 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern wood now, or shop our selection of 1458 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century modern wood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern wood bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century modern wood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Wood?
Prices for a mid century modern wood can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $325,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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 Wood
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There 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.
- 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.
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