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Vintage Yellow Midcentury Oriental Ceramic Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury oriental ceramic lamp. These are already factory drilled to receive lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Yellow Midcentury Oriental Ceramic Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury oriental ceramic lamp. These are already factory drilled to receive lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Green Midcentury Oriental Ceramic Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury oriental ceramic lamp. These are already factory drilled to receive lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Oriental Red and Gold Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century oriental red and gold rug
This rug is in great vintage condition
This rug
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Baker Mid Century Oriental Asian Black Lacquer Cloth Wrapped Console Table MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Mid Century Oriental Asian Black Lacquer Cloth Wrapped Console Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Canvas, Grasscloth
H 28 in W 54 in D 16 in
4.6x8.6 Ft Mid-Century Oriental Rug, Hand Knotted Anatolian Carpet, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
8x11 Ft Mid-Century Oriental Area Rug. Turkish Carpet for Traditional Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian rug with a classic garden design with flowers, spandrels, blossoms, leaves and branches. Size: 8 x 11 Ft.
Wool pile on a tightly woven...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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W 93.71 in L 133.08 in
4x8 Ft Mid-Century Oriental Rug, Authentic 1950's Anatolian Hand-Knotted Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Anatolian rug in soft warm red, yellow, orange, pink colors. Measures: 4 x 8 ft.
Soft medium wool pile on wool foundation, good condition.
It has been washed professionally a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
No Reserve
W 48.04 in L 96.46 in
4.2x7 Ft Mid Century Oriental Accent Rug, Handmade Wool Carpet with Tribal Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring a geometric medallion design. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy, lays flat on the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 49.22 in L 83.86 in
4.4x7.6 Ft Midcentury Oriental Rug, Hand Knotted Anatolian Tribal Wool Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
No Reserve
W 51.97 in L 90.16 in
Oriental Vintage Orange Glass Vases with Gold Asian Pagodas Gay Fad Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage midcentury Oriental Orange Vases Set of 2 with Gold Asian Design.
Gay Fad style hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Baluch Persian rug in Red & Blue with Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
country chic—exemplary among Baluch rugs of its period.
Condition:
This mid-century Oriental rug
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tehran Mosque Watercolor Painting by Hayrapetian
Located in New York, NY
1970s. White mat, wooden frame. Mid Century Oriental Cityscape Art For Interior Design.
Dimensions
Category
20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paper
Oriental Mid-Century Straw "Peacock" Armchair, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Oriental Mid-century straw "Peacock" armchair, 1970s.
"Peacock" armchair in finely worked and
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Armchairs
Materials
Straw
Mid-19th Century Oriental Chinese Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
15th and 17th centuries. Some of the patterns in these early carpets were borrowed from those same
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East As...
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oriental Commode/Bookcase from the Mid. 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Oriental Commode/Bookcase From the Mid. 20th Century
We present you this Oriental bookcase from
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century Firedogs, Oriental Andirons, Cast Iron, 36 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of wonderful andirons with the shape of an oriental male bust.
France, circa 1860.
Solid iron
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Two Carved Coffee Tables, Oriental Manufacture, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
These beautiful coffee tables are realized in the 20th century by Oriental Manufacture.
Carved
Category
20th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Mid century ceramic table lamp with Oriental images.
Located in Herentals, BE
The lamp base has an attractive Oriental-inspired drawing of Japanese cherry tree and a lovely
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Silk
small Syrian bench, oriental work from the mid-19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
small Syrian bench, oriental work from the mid-19th century
fine sculptures and bone inlay.
The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bone
A mid century modern style console with Oriental inspired details.
Located in Bronx, NY
A mid century modern style console with Oriental inspired details.
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mid 20th Century French Still Life Oriental Vases & Objects, signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, signed
Title: Oriental Vases in Still Life
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
Vintage Hexagonal Stand, Oriental Rattan, Decorative Podium, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
stand, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Distinctive carved form and detail, well suited to
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Rattan
H 39.18 in W 10.04 in D 11.42 in
Vintage Framed Artwork, Oriental, Ink on Paper, Chinese School, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
In the manner of Tang Dynasty paintings with similarity to
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 31.89 in W 29.73 in D 0.6 in
Chinoiserie Oriental Mid Century Black Lacquer Tall Dresser Wardrobe Jewelry
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and iconic mid century modern chinoiserie tall cabinet adorned in brass as shown
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Large Oriental Camphor Wood Chest, Trunk, China, 1940s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-20th century oriental camphor wood chest or trunk. Elaborate shape, different sort of wood
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Oriental Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Base Modern Walnut Server Cabinet MINT
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality mid-century modern walnut double doors bachelor chest cabinet dresser with beautiful brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 40 in D 20 in
Mid-20th Century Chinese Oriental Pewter & Brass Garden Drum Stool Drinks Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-20th century Chinese oriental pewter and brass garden drum stool drinks table. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Trays Black Rattan and Brass Handles Oriental Origin 3 Pieces, Mid 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Black rattan trays and brass handles of oriental origin 3 pieces. Mid 20th Century
The lot of
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
H 9.06 in W 18.51 in D 11.82 in
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Marina Mantel Clock with Oriental Theme No. 349
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre mid-century marina desk clock with an Oriental theme, number 349. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 6.25 in W 8.75 in D 2 in
Pair of Brass Oriental Style Table Lamps Mid-Century 1960s Vintage Hollywood
Located in London, GB
Pair of oriental style table lamps in bass embossed and patinated body and black metal base. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Oriental Ginger Jar, Large, Polychrome Ceramic, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the mid-late 20th century.
Of Classic form and in good proportion
Of quality craftsmanship
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of Vintage Opera Puppets, Oriental, Figure, Mid 20th Century, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Highly distinctive rod puppets presented for display
Displaying a
Category
Mid-20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Hardwood
H 42.33 in W 19.3 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Figurative Painting, Oriental, One of a Pair, Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern figurative painting of a scantily clad oriental woman in a seductive pose. One
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mid Century Set Of 6 Black Lacquered French Dining Chairs in Oriental Style
Located in London, Park Royal
chairs were commissioned to be oriental in style. The design has beautiful clean lines and subtle curves
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
H 35.83 in W 24.02 in D 17.72 in
Oriental Saber
Located in Paris, FR
Oriental saber, also called Shamshir
Ottoman Empire, late 18th century
Handle in horn, silver
Category
Antique 18th Century Turkish Islamic Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Vintage Baluster Vase, Oriental, Decorative, Ceramic, Vessel, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage baluster vase. An oriental, highly decorative ceramic vessel dating to the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 14.57 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Mid Century Lacquered Wood Lamp Base with Oriental Motif, France 1960-1970
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Herentals, BE
Mid century lamp base with oriental motif. The base is made of brown lacquered wood and have on 4
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 18.12 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Mid 20th Century Oriental Carved Gilt-Wood Wall Sculpture Rooster Chickens
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A very detailed Chinese style bas-relief / low relief representing a rooster, chickens and peony flowers and floral surroundings. It is a wall mounted sculpture with a shallow overal...
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
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H 16.93 in W 12.21 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Oriental Hardwood & Marble Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality mid-19th century oriental
hardwood coffee table having inset marble top
over
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Oriental Carpet, 20th Century - N° 731
Located in Paris, FR
N° 731 - Hand knotted Oriental carpet from 20th century.
High quality, beautiful graphics and
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Late 19th Century Chinese Export, Oriental Hardwood Coffee Table Of Rectangular
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Plate, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese plate is an original artwork realized by an artist of the Mid-20th Century.
White
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Pair Of Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables Having Marble Inset To
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
3.8x8 Ft Mid Century Hand-Knotted Turkish Oriental Rug in Vibrant and Warm Color
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage village rug from Turkey. It features multiple medallions against in saturated gold with light blue borders against a red field and large corner pieces and a main border fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
No Reserve
W 44.89 in L 95.28 in
Vintage Chinese Oriental Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese Oriental silk rug
Size: 6'0" × 9'10" (182 × 299 cm).
This exquisite vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Chinese Tea Set, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese set is a 13-piece tea service, 1950s.
Hand-painted porcelain with oriental decorations
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Oriental 19th Century Pair Of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive Late 19th Century Pair Of Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables, Having Inset Marble To
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Oriental Kilim
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 551 - Beautiful kilim of excellent old manufacture, with dense and compact workmanship. A pastel green color is combined with a beautiful Burgundy red. Interesting and excellent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Clip Brooch Oriental Saber Yellow Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage Clip Brooch Oriental Saber Yellow Gold.
Total length: 6.00 centimeters.
Total width: 1.50
Category
Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Oriental Flower Vase, Decorative, Ceramic, Butterflies, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an oriental flower vase, a decorative ceramic piece featuring butterflies dating to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Samarkand Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Samarkand red, blue handmade wool rug.
Size: 4'6" x 7'9" (137 x 236 cm).
Samarkand
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Samarkand Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Samarkand brown, orange, purple handmade wool rug.
Size: 4'9" × 8'8" (144 × 264 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oriental Vintage Runner
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1422 - Oriental runner of old manufacture, of excellent quality and beautiful composition in
Category
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Other Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Samarkand Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Samarkand red, blue handmade wool rug.
Size: 4'6" x 7'9" (137 x 236 cm).
Samarkand
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oriental Runner
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 863 - Classic vintage oriental runner, but unusual in size and easily adaptable. Pleasant
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hand Knotted Rug
Located in New York, NY
Spanish mid-20th century beige, turquoise and dusty pink hand knotted rug
Size: 8'10" × 12'0" (269
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oriental Vintage Kilim
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 555 - Very pleasant and robust oriental kilim. The diagonal design, uncommon and accurate
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oriental Runner
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A vintage oriental runner with a modern western taste: an interesting item which gives a touch of
Category
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Other Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oriental Runner
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 963 - I think that's one of the best oriental carpet: elegant, robust and easy to use.
I have
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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Other Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The 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. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers 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 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.
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