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French Mid-Century Painted Tole Palm Tree
Located in Southampton, NY
French Mid-Century painted tole palm tree.
Category
Vintage 1910s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Pair of Italian Mid- Century Painted Tole Arrow Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Painted Tole Arrow Lamps in gold with ivory having custom Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Vintage Mid Century Painted Photograph Portrait of Young Jewish Woman
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the beauty of the Vintage Mid Century Painted Photograph Portrait of a Young Jewish
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Materials
Wood
Set of Four American Midcentury Painted Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four American Midcentury painted concrete mushroom garden ornaments with red tops and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
A Mid-Century Painted Gueridon
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1940
A mid 20th century circular gueridon table with inset sienna marble top, with
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Mid-20th Century French Gueridon
Materials
Siena Marble, Wrought Iron
Set of Three American Midcentury Painted Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments
Located in Atlanta, GA
vibrant spirit of mid-century Americana.
The weathered appearance of the paint adds a layer of rustic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Set of Three American Midcentury Painted Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three American Midcentury painted concrete mushroom garden ornaments with red and black
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Set of Three American Midcentury Painted Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three American Midcentury painted concrete mushroom garden ornaments with traces of red
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Painted Pendant by Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century pendant by Ligholier. Aluminum and brass. Newly rewired for three standard bulbs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Painted Wood Outdoor Seating Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade, mid-century, wooden, outdoor bench and lounge chair set with over-sized, circular
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Painted Tole and Zinc Candle Chandelier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
a pineapple with leaves. Mid 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Midcentury Painted Ventriloquist Dummy, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original ventriloquist dummy. Painted composite head with movable mouth. Hole in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Composition
French Midcentury Painted Mercury Glass Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, K
Painted silver plated glass bowl in mercury silver or poormans silver, France.
For sweets or as a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Mercury Glass
Pierre Lardin French Mid-Century Painted Wall Mirror
By Pierre Lardin
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century (1940s) oak framed horizontal wall mirror with reverse glass painted Neoclassic
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Oak, Mirror
Monumental Midcentury Painted Wicker Garden Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental mid-century wicker garden cocktail table featuring a white painted finish. Constructed
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Italo Scanga Midcentury Painted Steel Abstract Sculpture
By Italo Scanga
Located in New York, NY
American midcentury large abstract sculpture constructed from steel with a patinated and painted
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Midcentury Painted Iron Arched Etageres
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with inset glass shelves (four / unit). 'Ball' feet have been freshly painted gold; white paint is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Trogdon Furniture Mid Century Painted Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A very decorative yellow painted Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Trogdon Furniture side chair in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Set of Four Midcentury Painted Wicker Rattan Cube Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of four off-white painted wicker cube lounge chairs or club chairs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Painted Tôle 5-Arm Light Fixture with Yellow Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage painted tôle light fixture from the mid 20th century, with five lights. Created during
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
JANE SACHS - Mid Century Painted Terracotta Studio Pottery Vase - Canada - 1978
Located in Chatham, ON
JANE SACHS - Mid Century wheel thrown and hand painted terracotta studio pottery vase - signed and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Painted Concrete Pelican Sculpture on Base with Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A painted concrete pelican sculpture from the mid 20th century, with nicely distressed patina
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
H 22.75 in W 12 in D 17 in
Stylish Mid Century Painted Cream Modern Floor Lamp with Brass Wire Decoration
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A marvelously designed Mid-Century Modern cream colored floor lamp having textured finish with rods
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Painted Tôle 10-Arm Palm Tree Light Fixture with Green Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage painted tôle palm tree light fixture from the mid 20th century, with 10 lights and swoop
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tôle
Pair of Italian Midcentury Painted and Carved Table Lamps with Stylized Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian vintage painted and carved table lamps from the mid-20th century, with stylized
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 20.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Set of Eight Italian Midcentury Painted Dining Room Chairs PierLuigi Colli 1940s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Rome, IT
These Elegant set of eight finely carved and painted Pier Luigi Colli chairs
are part of a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
H 35.83 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in
Swedish painted 19th century spinning wheel
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish painted 19th century spinning wheel circa 1864.
Beautiful piece of traditional swedish
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Rustic Painted Game Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid to Late 19th Century rustic painted game table, a country Hepplewhite style game stand with
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Painted Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
19th Century Slat Bucket in Yellow Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid 1900’s authentic yellow wood slat bucket with metal bands, purposed in the construction field
Category
Antique 19th Century Painted Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century New England Original Painted Two-Door Wall Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing mustard painted wall cupboard has the best painted surface and is in sturdy condition
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Original Sponge Painted Dome Top Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century bitter sweet painted dome top trunk with dove tailed case. This New England box
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Original Black Painted Butter Bowl on Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Original black painted butter bowl on legs. Fantastic surface with bamboo turnings in
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Paint Decorated Captains Chair with Eagle and Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all original painted and decorated sea captains chair from New England. This chair has
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
Chinese Antique Washboard Hand Painted
Located in Somis, CA
A handmade, double sided, solid wood wash board. Hand painted peony flowers decorate the top
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Milking Stool with original Hand Painted Folk Art Scene, English 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a 19th century, English milking stool, with a chamfered rectangular Elm top having a hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Elm, Oak
H 12.25 in W 13.75 in D 10.5 in
19th Century Baroque Traveling Silver Chest by Mappin and Webb, Distressed Paint
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century baroque traveling silver chest by Mappin and Webb, distressed paint
A super
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Antique Mid-19th Century Baroque Painted Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 25 in W 42 in D 26 in
American Painted Folk Art Canopy Bed, Ex. Collection of Estee Lauder
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an extraordinary Folk Art painted post bed from the American southwest, circa 1830-1840.
A
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Metal Hamper or Trash Can, Powder Coated Yellow
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall metal trash can or hamper. This piece has been freshly powder coated in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Painted Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Art Deco Skyscraper Rocket Folk Art Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in Bernville, PA
Magnificent mid century Art Deco skyscraper rocket Folk Art wooden floor lamp. Skyscraper light
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Folk art painted cup dated 1862
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Folk art painted cup dated 1862
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Victorian Mahogany Sign Painted Chest of Drawers, Fisher Gentleman’s Outfitter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany sign painted chest of drawers, fisher gentleman’s outfitter shop display
This
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Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Paint
H 46 in W 47 in D 23 in
Mid Century 60s Ceramic Hanging Pendant Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid century Painted Porcelain hanging pendant lamp. The interior of the pendant has a linen covered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Diminutive Scottish Grained & Yellow Painted Chest of Drawers Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A early Victorian 19th century Scottish chest of drawers of diminutive proportion. Comprising of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
H 31.11 in W 34.26 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Folk Art Floral Bouquet In Urn Vase Hand Painted Teak Tray
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Swedish folk art circular teak tray with hand painted floral bouquet in urn motif on top
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Teak, Paint
Hand Painted Drop Leaf Serving Table by Peter Hunt Provincetown RI Folk Artist
By Peter Hunt
Located in Ferndale, MI
Drop leaf tea or serving cart from the shop of Peter Hunt . While this piece is not signed it is clearly the work of his shop . I purchased from the estate of a Peter Hunt collector ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 16 in D 26 in
Apple Green, Plank Seat, Paint-Decorated Settee, ca 1845-1865
Located in York County, PA
Mid-19th century, plank seat, paint-decorated settee in apple green with bell flowers, grapes
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Green Painted Pennsylvania Hanging Pie Safe, ca 1850-1880
Located in York County, PA
Pennsylvania hanging pie safe, in first surface green paint, with circular medallion and opposing
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Showa Period Peacocks Painted on Silk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
beautiful details with a signature and seal on right side bottom. Framed in a midcentury painted white frame
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Plexiglass, Paper, Wood
19th Century Pennsylvania Folky Sheraton Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a wonderful antique chest of drawers!
Date:
Early to Mid 19th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
19th century Swedish bread boards ...
Located in Brecht, BE
2 bread boards from a French bakery shop ...
dimensions are 80 x 52 x 3 cm and 77 x 53 x 4 cm
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Mid-Atlantic States Folky Slide Lid Candle Box with an Original Red Wash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique American candle box.
In pine or fir with its original red paint.
A rectangular
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 3.18 in W 9.75 in D 4.25 in
Classic Pair of French Red Painted Tole ‘Tin’ Table Lamps, France, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pair of French midcentury painted tole lamps in a wonderful shade of red with gold leaf
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Late 19th Century Wood and Leather Seat Railroad Station Bench
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great looking late 19th century railroad station bench found in the mid-west. Original grey paint
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Pennsylvania Two-Door Dry Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic dry sink is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has two doors and two interior shelf's. The large mushroom pulls are original. The interior deep sink has a sage gr...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Country Rustic Folk Art Chair
Located in Boden, SE
Late 18th Century Swedish Country Folk Art Chair from Northern Sweden.
This charming chair is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
American 19th Century Handcrafted “CHERUBS" Aesthetic Walnut Serving Cabinet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine condition.
Hand painted and hand burned using pyrographic techniques
Provenance: Old mid
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Painted Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Folk Art antique rustic Trunk /Chest
Located in Boden, SE
painted on the mid of the lid inside.
Such trunks contained a lady`s dowry and her prized possesions that
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
La Testa Terracotta Sculpture by Renato Bertelli
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Midcentury painted terracotta abstract figurative sculpture “La Testa” by Italian Futurist artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Ceiling Lamp "YH2" Leo Forell , Taito Oy Finland 1960
By Itsu
Located in Paris, FR
very rare lamp YH2 midcentury painted metal copper and teak, good condition.
electrification not
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Swedish Folk Art Midcentury Hand Carved Wall Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish mid-20th century Folk Art wall cabinet of carved pine, painted in “mahogany” red. The motif
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century paint you’re looking for. A mid century paint — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century paint, we have 18030 options in-stock, while there are 619 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century paint — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century paint is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, folk art and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Stilnovo, Serge Mouille and Gino Sarfatti each produced at least one beautiful mid century paint that is worth considering.
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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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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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