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Midcentury Oak Center Table
Located in Hudson, NY
American midcentury oak table with curved legs to give the table a graceful and bold hourglass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Oak Sofa by Tage Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century oak sofa by Tage Poulsen - Denmark 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Oak Danish Armchair By Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in KINGSFORD, NSW
Stunning Mid Century Oak Danish Armchair By Arne Hovmand Olsen for Komfort. The perfect addition to
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Grey Mid-Century Oak Armchair by Jan Vanek, 1950s, Czechia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Grey midcentury oak armchair.
Architect: Jan Vanek
Period: 1950-1959
Source: Czechia
Material
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
Weiman Midcentury Oak Corner Coffee/Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Weiman Midcentury oak coffee or side table, raised on tapered legs, with corner top section with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Lane Brutalist Mid Century Oak Mirror, Set
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Brutalist mid century oak mirror - set
These mirrors measures: 28.5 wide x 1 deep x 47
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Vintage Midcentury Oak & Hickory Bark Woven Footstool
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury Oak & woven Hickory bark footstool
Believed to be American, folk-made
Like new
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Hickory, Oak
Canadian Brutalist Midcentury Oak Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Canadian brutalist midcentury oak lowboy dresser.
This lowboy measures: 74.75 wide x 20 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Lane Staccato Brutalist Midcentury Oak Armoire
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Oak Armoire
This armoire measures: 36 wide x 19 deep x 63.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Oak Nightstands – Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Oak Nightstands – Pair
Each nightstand measures: 27 wide x 17
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
Lane Staccato Mid Century Oak Brutalist Mirrored Armoire
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Mid Century Oak Brutalist Mirrored Armoire
This armoire measures: 36 wide x 19 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Oak
George Nelson Style Mid Century Oak Bar Cart
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson style mid century oak bar cart
Bar cart measures: 36.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 26 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Mid-Century Oak, Cane & Chrome Wall Unit Featuring Adjustable Shelving
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous mid-century oak, cane & chrome wall unit featuring adjustable shelving.
Absolutely love
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 78 in W 30 in D 16 in
Lane Staccato Brutalist Midcentury Oak King Headboard
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist midcentury Oak King Headboard
This headboard measures: 80 wide x 1.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Lane Staccato Brutalist Midcentury Oak Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist midcentury Oak Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 78 wide x 19 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
George Nelson Style Mid Century Oak Bar Media Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson style mid century oak bar media cabinet
This cabinet measures: 34.5 wide x 18.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Oak Rosewood and Walnut Expanding Dining Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century oak rosewood and walnut expanding dining table
This table measures: 60 wide x 40
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Oak and Mirror King Headboard
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Oak and Mirror King Headboard
This headboard measures: 80 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Mid-Century Oak Coffee Table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Mid-century oak coffee table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard 1960s
This is a square
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Oak Side Table/Game with Parquetry in the Manner of Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York City, NY
Mid-Century Oak Table with Parquetry in the Manner of Pierre Jeanneret, c. 1950s.
Handsome design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
H 39.25 in W 31.75 in D 31.75 in
Restored Midcentury Oak Folding Table, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Mid-Century Oak Folding Table.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Oak
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Mid-century oak table in the style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950s / table / oak wood / mid-century / rustic
A brutalist oak table made in France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Rustic Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Oak Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak arm chair, circa 1970's. Stained solid oak frame, original upholstery with minor wear.
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Oak Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A post-war oak cabinet, with two sliding doors.
France, Circa 1950
100 cm high by 140 cm wide by 50
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French Midcentury Oak Stool, Tripod Flared Feet, 1920s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
gracefully simplistic design. Crafted from solid and raw natural oak, this stool embodies the spirit of
Category
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Restored Midcentury Oak Bookcase, Glass Doors, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czechia according to the original process.
This item features Classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Glass
H 53.15 in W 46.07 in D 16.15 in
Restored Midcentury Oak Extendable Dining Table, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
restored it according to the original process.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak, Lacquer
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Oak Armchairs by Tatra Pravenec, Czechia, 1950s
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Oak Armchairs by Tatra Pravenec
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Oak Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style cabinet with reclaimed oak veneers and restored chestnut burl, an aged Oak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style midcentury Oak Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Each chair measures: 24 wide x 25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Mid Century Oak Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid century style dark oak dining armchair in our Dusk finish, with a padded back and seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Oak Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style dark oak dining chair in our Dusk finish, with a padded back and seat upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Oak Nude Torso
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-century modern (1950s) limed oak stylized carved nude female torso mounted on an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Oak Accent Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a brushed quartered oak veneer in a warm Charteris finish and starburst form relief
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Midcentury Oak and Rush Chairs, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
untouched mid Century Furniture. Beautiful and sturdy oak, combined with immaculate rush seats - due to the
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 2 Midcentury Oak and Rush Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of 2 Mid Century Oak and Rush Armchairs, Europe, 1950s.
A rare and wonderful set of 2
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Two Mid Century Oak Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid century style dark oak dining armchair in our Dusk finish, with a padded back and seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Oak Dining Armchair - Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century style light oak dining armchair in our dawn finish, with a padded back and seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Oak Dining Chair, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid century style light oak dining chair in our dawn finish, with a padded back and seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Oak Spindle Back Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very nice, original mid century original oak spindle back sofa.
Seat cushion and fabric are all
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mid Century Oak Multi Drawer Cabinet
Located in London, London
Cabinet
Sixteen drawers
Brass base
Brass card holders
Drawer fronts push up and slide back
Practically sized drawer spaces - 19h x 39w x 30d cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This easy chair, a piece of mid-century design from the 1950s, is crafted from oak, a wood renowned
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Brutalist Mid-Century Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large oak coffee table.
Belgium, c1970s.
Chunky top, raised over four legs.
Good vintage
Category
Late 20th Century German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Spanish mid century oak bar cabinet
Located in Ranst, BE
Spanish Oak barcabinet made in the 1970's
In very good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Spanish Colonial Dry Bars
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Oak Floor Lamp
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish mid-century floor lamp, circa 1960's. Sold oak pole with veneer base and metal accents
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak Desk
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Give your office some modern farmhouse flair with this Danish mid-century desk in carved oak by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Oak Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A pair of midcentury armchairs that were made in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s. It features an oak
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid Century Oak Side Tables
By Robert Guillerme
Located in New York, NY
Pair of side tables by Robert Guillerme crafted from oak wood dating back to France in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Oak Chairs Boucle, 1960, France
By Guillerme et Chambron, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
are a true reflection of the mid-century style, paying homage to the iconic works of Henning Kjaernulf
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century Oak Chairs Boucle, 1960, France
By Guillerme et Chambron, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
reflect the mid-century style, paying homage to the iconic works of Henning Kjaernulf and Guillerme and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-century oak side table 1950's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Handcrafted wooden table with its graceful lines and warm, rich finish, this furniture piece is designed to add both functionality and style to your space.
Its decorative legs and d...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Oak & Teak Wall Mirror
Located in Helsinki, FI
Oak and teak framed wall mirror. Produced in Scandinavia, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Teak
Brutalist Mid-Century Oak Circular Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A circular brutalist coffee table.
Belgium, c1970s.
Simple clean lines, circular top over four legs.
Good condition, some scuffs and wear commensurate with age.
INTERN...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Unusual Wide Mid-Century Oak Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual extra wide table lamp.
Adjustable in height and angle.
Belgium, c1940s.
Possible used in a theatre to read or direct plays/music etc.
Location: Belgium Gal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Oak Chair Produced in 1975
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage dining chair produced in oak wood. Label shows that the chair was produced in
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair by Erik Kirkegaard
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Modern oak chair by Erik Kirkegaard, circa 1960's. This beautifully sculpted solid oak frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
(3) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak Chests
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace a harmonious blend of Nordic design and unparalleled craftsmanship with our trio of Oak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Mid century oak high back dining chairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Gorgeous mid century dining chairs with a scandinavian inspired design.
Finely crafted frames with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid Century Oak Coffee Table, 1950’s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
oak wood. The table is an ideal addition to a study or living room furnished in a mid century or ART
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Set of Three Mid-Century Oak Nesting Tables
Located in London, GB
nesting set or used around the room separately.
Oak.
Good vintage condition.
Dimensions taken for
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak
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- 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.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, 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.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-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.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-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.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-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.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-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.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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, 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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, 2023To 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.
- 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 13, 2023To 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, 2022Mid-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, 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.
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