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Mid Century Nude Study, Reclining Figure on Blue
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century nude study of a female figure in a reclining pose with a rich blue background by listed
Category

1960s American Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Mid Century Nude Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful oil painting of nude study titled "The Red Table Cloth" by Bay Area, California artist
Category

1960s American Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Nude Figure Study of a Black Woman
By Raul Anguiano
Located in Soquel, CA
Compelling mid century nude figure study of a black woman reclining by Raul Anguiano (Mexican
Category

1960s American Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Paper, Conté, Charcoal

Midcentury Nude Portrait by Kevin McAlpin
Located in Larchmont, NY
Kevin McAlpin (American, 20th Century) Untitled, c. mid-20th century Mixed media on canvas 24 x 19
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil

Mid Century Nude Male Acephale Sculpture in Bronze
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Mid 20th Century bronze figure of a man presented on an iron 'tige' and marble base. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

Woman in a Blue Chair, Mid Century Nude Figure Painting
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century nude figure study of a woman in a blue chair by California artist Genevieve Rogers
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Laid Paper

Mid-Century Nude Male Acephale Sang de Boeuf Ceramic Sculpture with Marble Base.
By Franta (Frantisek Merte)
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Mid 20th Century ceramic figure of a man in Sang de Boeuf, oxblood red, glaze presented on a
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Nude Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Midcentury Nude Study Painting 1938
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nude study painted on canvas, unframed, dated April 23rd 1938.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Midcentury Nude Study Painting 1938
Midcentury Nude Study Painting 1938
H 23 in W 17 in D 0.75 in
1950s "Yellow" Mid Century Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper Yellow c. 1950's Gouache on Paper 15" x 18", Unframed *Custom framing available for additional charge. Please expect framing tim...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

1950s "Orange Nude" Mid Century Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper Orange Nude c. 1950's Gouache on Paper 15" x
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

1950s "Short Hair" Mid Century Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper Short Hair c. 1940-1950's Gouache on Paper 15" x 18", Unframed From the estate of Ruth Friedmann Opper & Jerry Opper. Ruth was t...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

1950s "Too Much" Mid Century Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper Too Much c. 1940-1950's Gouache on Paper 15" x 18", framed wood gallery frame float mount 21.5"x19.5" From the estate of Ruth Fr...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

1950s "Pink Towel 2" Mid Century Nude Gouache Painting
Located in Arp, TX
From the estate of Jerry Opper & Ruth Friedman Opper Yellow c. 1950's Gouache on Paper 15" x 18", Unframed *Custom framing available for additional charge. Please expect framing tim...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Ewart Johns (1923-2013) - c.1955 Oil, Seated Nude
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful mid-century nude study depicting a woman with cropped hair on a cushioned sofa. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Mid-Century Nude Figural Painting, California Artist Signed Ladin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bay Area artist). American, mid-20th century. Measurement of the painting without the frame 29.5
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas

1950s "Mask" Mid Century Nude Ink Figure Drawing NYC Artist
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
in the 1950s, this line drawing depicts a nude woman holding a mask next to her face with a coy smile
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Hans Burkhardt Signed Swiss California Original Midcentury Nude Figures Painting
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, highly engaging large original abstract pastel painting / drawing of three nude female
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Mid Century Nude Portrait Standing, Oil on Canvas by American Artist Jane White
By Jane White
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Standing nude by American artist Jane White. Well done and painted in the impressionist style
Category

Vintage 1950s French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Paint

Elegant Nude Woman in Dancing - Mid-Century Monochromatic
By Walter Charles Klett
Located in Miami, FL
Excellent Mid-century nude by famous illustrator/ artist Walter Charles Klett. The work is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Nude Milk Cased Glass Table Lamp, Sweden 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Mid-century nude hue glass table lamp. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Sweden
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Abstracted Nude
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressive mid-century abstracted figurative of a reclining woman by an unknown artist (American
Category

1970s American Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Abstracted Nude
Mid-Century Abstracted Nude
H 24 in W 30 in D 1 in
Woman at the Lake, Mid Century Bay Area Nude Figure Study
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century nude figure study of a woman seated on the shore of a lake by California artist
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Laid Paper

Mid Century Sitting Nude Figurative
By Elmer Albritton
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century figurative painting of a pensive sitting nude figure with moody, mid-century color
Category

1960s American Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Joseph Steiner (1899-1977), Nude drawing, mid-20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Nude drawing by Joseph Steiner on paper in pencil and chalk. Monogrammed lower left. Gallery frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Chalk, Pencil

Nude Woman - Oil Paint attr. Edgar Stoebel - Mid-20th Century
By Edgar Stoëbel
Located in Roma, IT
Nude woman is an artwork attribuited to Edgar Stoebel (1909-2001).  81 x 45 cm; no frame. Oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage French Mid-Century - Blue Nude
Located in Houston, TX
Delightful French gouache painting of a nude female figure from the back and surrounded by calming
Category

1950s Nude Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Mid 20th Century British Oil Painting The Nude Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb Post-Impressionist mid-20th century British oil painting on canvas (laid on board
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Pointillist Reclining Male Nude Mid 20th Century Painting
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pointillist Reclining Male Nude by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) initialled lower right gouache
Category

Mid-20th Century Pointillist Nude Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Swedish School Mid 20th Century Oil - Fauvist Nude Study
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.
Category

20th Century Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nude Figurative Portrait Oil Painting - Angela
Located in Bristol, GB
ANGELA Size: 69 x 58 cm (including frame) Oil on Board A brilliantly executed mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Mid Century Figure Study, Standing Woman with Plants
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful mid century nude figure study of a red haired woman standing with plants by California
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Laid Paper

Mid Century Female Nude Figure, Sea Cliff Beach
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Soquel, CA
Female nude figure at the beach by listed artist Jon Blanchette (American, 1908-1987). Presented in
Category

1950s American Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

French Neo-Impressionist Pointillist Reclining Nude Mid 20th Century Painting
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pointillist Female Reclining Nude by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) signed lower right gouache
Category

Mid-20th Century Pointillist Nude Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor

Mid Century French Nude Painting Of A Lady Stood Posed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Lady by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) oil on thin board, unframed board: 27 x 15 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Continental School Mid 20th Century Oil - A Seated Nude
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful nude study of a seated female figure. Completed with expressive brushwork and a warm
Category

20th Century Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nude Woman - Mid 20th Century Nude Still Life Oil Painting by Arnold Beauvais
By Arnold Beauvais
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
April 1984. This piece of a nude woman was created with oil on canvas, and is in a wooden composite
Category

1940s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Nude Original Oil Painting Mid 20th Century British Artist
By Beryl Darton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Original Oil Painting, Mid 20th Century, British Artist By British artist, Beryl Darton, Mid
Category

1970s Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nude Woman Abstract Oil Painting Mid 20th Century Modern British Artist
By Beryl Darton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Woman, Abstract Oil Painting, Mid 20th Century, British Artist By British artist, Beryl Darton
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nude, 1972 Mid Century Modern Painting by Gerald Fairclough, Female Figure
By Gerald Fairclough
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Gerald Fairclough (American, Born 1946) Signed: Fairclough 1972 (Lower, Right) " Nude ", 1972
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Nude, Mid 20th Century British Artist, Original Oil Painting
By Beryl Darton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, Mid 20th Century Oil painting on board, unframed Board size: 24 x 20 inches Fabulous large
Category

1970s Abstract Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Modern British, mid century oil painting of nude with bracelets
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
reminiscent of the works of the classic French masters from the early 20th century. The details of the work
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Unframed Figurative Oil Painting - Nude by Lavender
Located in Bristol, GB
NUDE BY LAVENDER Size: 40.5 x 33.5 cm Oil on board A gentle and emotive mid-century vintage oil
Category

1950s Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Framed Nude Figurative Oil Painting - Helene 1961
Located in Bristol, GB
painting of a nude, executed in oil and dated 1961. The composition captures a standing nude within a
Category

1960s Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Nude with Tree at El Capitan - Yosemite Mid Century Figurative Landscape
By Margaret Wherry Ziegler
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century figurative landscape of a nude female figure with tree at El Capitan, Yosemite
Category

1950s American Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Vintage 1950s Female “Nude on Swing” Hand Toned Green Original Photograph Framed
By Bruno Bernard (Bernard of Hollywood)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. All the photographs were mid-century 1950s original photographs largely of male and female nudes. This
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

Nude Lady in Interior Artists Model Mid Century Swedish Oil on Canvas framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model Carl Gunne (Swedish 1893-1979) signed lower front, authentication stamp verso oil on canvas, framed framed: 26 x 22 inches canvas: 24 x 18 inches provenance: from a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Nude in Ivory and Coral', Large Mid-Century Expressionist Figural Oil
By Sears, Roebuck & Company
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
an expression of absorbed self-reflection. An eloquent and intuitive mid-century work painted with a
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large French Signed Oil Portrait of Nude Lady Signed & Dated 1950's Mid Century
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Evelyne" French School, mid century titled verso signed oil on board, unframed dated 51' board
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nude oil pastel drawing by mid 20th Century British artist Ewart Johns
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A beautifully executed oil pastel drawing of a nude lying on a bed by Modern British artist Ewart
Category

20th Century Abstract Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Nude oil pastel drawing by mid 20th Century British artist Ewart Johns
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A beautifully executed oil painting of a nude lying down on a bed by Modern British artist Ewart
Category

20th Century Abstract Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nude oil pastel drawing by mid 20th Century British artist Ewart Johns
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A beautifully executed drawing in oil pastels of a nude leaning on a bath by Modern British artist
Category

20th Century Abstract Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel

1960s "Hanging on a Bar" Gouache and Pastel Mid Century Female Nude Painting
By Gloria Dudfield
Located in Arp, TX
Gloria Dudfield Hanging on a Bar 1960's Gouache and Oil Pastel on Paper 17.75"x17" Gloria (Fischer) Dudfield July 12, 1922 – May 27, 2015 Came from a portfolio of her work in the Sa...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Gouache, Paper

1973 Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Framed Nude Oil Painting - In The Shadows
Located in Bristol, GB
IN THE SHADOWS Size: 37 x 29 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas An emotive and visually captivating abstract figurative painting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1973. Small ...
Category

1970s Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude woman a bed
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well painted 1950's mid-century modern English portrait of a nude woman laying on a bed. The
Category

1950s Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude woman reading, seated
Located in Woodbury, CT
1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude woman seated reading in an interior. The artist
Category

1950s Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nude From Back - Lithograph by Marcel Vertès - Mid-20th Century
By Marcel Vertès
Located in Roma, IT
Nude From Back is lithograph on Japanese paper realized by Marcel Vertès in the mid-20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Model Asleep - Mid 20th Century Nude Still Life Oil Painting by Dorothy King
By Dorothy King
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
held at the Mall Galleries in 1992 after her death in 1990. This painting is of a nude woman on her
Category

1940s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Neoclassical Nude Sculpture of a Young Bacchus by Elias Hutter 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
fine casting with a rich patina. Early to mid 19th century. Elias Hutter: (Vienna 1774 - 1865
Category

Mid-19th Century Nude Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Male Nude
By Keith Vaughan
Located in East Grinstead, GB
of the 20th Century. His works became increasingly abstract during the post War period where he
Category

Mid-20th Century Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Male Nude
Male Nude
H 6.5 in W 3.75 in D 1.5 in
Nudes
Located in Missouri, MO
Nudes By. Salcia Bahnc (Polish, American, 1898-1976) Signed Lower Middle Unframed: 14 x 18 inches
Category

20th Century Expressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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  • 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 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 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 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs 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.