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Mid Century Plastic Coat Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century plastic coat stand with rotating hooks.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Plastic Scagno Coffee Tables by Stoppino Elco Scorze, 1970s
By Elco, Giotto Stoppino
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century plastic Scagno coffee tables by Stoppino for Elco Scorze, 1970s
Set of 4
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 13.19 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Plastic Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of plastic
- Re-polished
- Fully functional
- Very good
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Plastic Metal Ciot Floor Lamp by Chiggio for LumenForm, 1973
By Ennio Chiggio, Lumenform
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century plastic and metal Ciot floor lamp by Chiggio for LumenForm, 1973
Ciot floor
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 57.49 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Plastic & Mirror Tray, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage tray made of yellow and white plastic. The plate of the tray is made of mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Plastic Metal Table Lamp Alvise Luigi Massoni Guzzini, 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Plastic and metal Table lamp mod. Alvise by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 20.87 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Midcentury Plastic Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of plastic
1x E15 or E14 socket
Re-polished
Fully functional
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Plastic Box, Pear, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Plastic
Re-polished
Good Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Plastic Box, Apple, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Made of Plastic.
Re-polished.
Good Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Plastic and Glass Pendant, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage pendant made of transparent plastic and pressed glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Set of Mid-Century Plastic Boxes, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Plastic
Apple measures. Height:19cm, Depth:16, Width:16cm
Pear
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Plastic Stool or Footstool, 1970, Hungary
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
- New fabric.
- Cleaned.
Category
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Italian Midcentury Plastic White Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design plastic white table lamp, Italy 1970s.
Please note that the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Plastic Space Age Table Lamp Rocket, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1970s
- Good, original condition
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Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
French Mid Century Plastic String Chair with Tubular Steel Frame
By Philippe Starck, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish mid century side chair having a tubular steel frame and plastic string wrap upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Orb Ashtray Mod Psychedelic Orange Mid-Century Plastic + Steel Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful sculptural orange orb ashtray from the 1960s German era of ABS Plastics manufacturing dominance. Harder to find and highly collectible decor. Just about 3 1/2 inches wide...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Plastic Trolley Bar Container Table by Marcello Siard for Longato
By Marcello Siard, Collezioni Longato
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
What an iconic and vibrant piece Italian 1960s furniture this container table on wheels is. It is marked.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Plastic Rope Chair Model "Hydra" by Roberto Semprini for Sintesi, Italy 1994
By Mario Cananzi & Roberto Semprini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century plastic rope chair model "Hydra" by Roberto Semprini for Sintesi - 1994.
Category
1990s Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 24.41 in
Midcentury Faux Briar Plastic Italian Ice Bucket with Top, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury plastic Italian ice bucket with faux briar effect. This fantastic item was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Folding Chairs in the Style of Castelli, 1970s, Set of 6
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century plastic and chrome folding chairs very much in the style of the 'plia' chairs by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 5 Kartell Inspired White Floating Molded Acrylic Wall Shelves
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 molded, mid century, plastic floating wall shelves, 2 small (1 bright white, 1 off white
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plastic
H 13.75 in W 31.625 in D 12.125 in
Set of Four Stylish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs feature a unique minimal design in solid white plastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Rounded White Plastic Bar Serving Cart
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century rounded white plastic bar serving cart
Cart measures: 41.5 wide x 17.5 deep x 30.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Wood & Plastic Wall Coat Rack, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage wooden wall coat rack with plastic hooks in black and white colours.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Mid-century Chrome & Plastic Floor Lamp, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage chrome, metal and plastic floor lamp. Good original condition with some signs of age.
2 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Stackable Orange Plastic Chairs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
French Mid-Century Modern stackable orange plastic chairs, 1970s
Stackable orange plastic chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Flintwood Molded Plastic Salad Servers
By Carl Reininger
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Mid-Century flintwood molded plastic salad servers by Carl Reininger Ability Products
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Modern Red Plastic Mirror, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Red plastic mirror, 1980s
Mirror with square frame and rounded corners in red plastic and round
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
Mid-20th Century French Plastic Side Table / Plant Stand
Located in Beirut, LB
This delightful French plastic table/plant stand, originating from the 1960s, exudes retro charm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian, Plastic Floor Lamp, 60s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Italy
Made of plastic, steel
2x E27 or E26 bulb
US adapter included
Re-polished
Fully
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Polish Modern Orange Plastic Vinyl Record Holder
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the 1970s. It is made of orange plastic. The stand holds 9 vinyl records and can be expanded by adding
Category
Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
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H 7.49 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Fantastic Pop Modern Red Plastic Front Credenza, Mid-Century
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pop modern red plastic front credenza. Wonderful chrome details accent the edges and the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Round White Plastic Mirror, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Round white plastic mirror, 1980s
Round mirror, medium size with white plastic frame with some
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
Mid-Century Stacking Chairs w/ Grey Plastic Seats & Black Textured Frame
By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Stacking School or Restaurant Chairs with Grey Plastic Seating and Black Enameled Frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.5 in W 20.75 in D 18.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Plastic Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Black plastic table lamp, 1980s
Adjustable table lamp in plastic and black painted metal, with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Rotaflex Brass & Plastic Tripod Floor Lamp, c1960s
By Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this authentic, vintage mid-century modern Rotaflex tripod floor lamp dating
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Green Turquoise Plastic Vintage Coat Rack, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat rack or wall hook from plastic designed and manufactured in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
H 2.56 in W 9.26 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Iceglass Plastic Designl Lamp, Czechoslovakia / 1960’s
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,
- around 1960s
- maker: Drupol, signed
- Good original condition
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Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Cascade Wood & Crushed Plastic Pendant Light, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage cascade chandelier or pendant lamp with six tubular shades made of crushed plastic. Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Modern Orange Plastic Basket Metaldomus Udine, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Orange plastic basket Metaldomus Udine, 1980s.
Orange plastic basket with black plastic handle
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Brown Vintage Wall Plastic Coat Rack, Italy, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
The Mid-Century Modern wall-mounted chocolate brown vintage plastic coat rack was made in 1970 in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Black and Yellow Vinyl Plastic Scooby Box, France 1950s
By Atelier Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely 1950s French decorative lidded box features a bright yellow vinyl plastic scooby or
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Trays Round Black Plastic Splatter Platters by Sabe’s
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible and fun Mid-Century Modern black plastic trays called Splatter Platters and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Trays Round White Plastic Splatter Platters by Sabe’s
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible and fun Mid-Century Modern white plastic trays called Splatter Platters and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair of Plastic Bowls & Tray Blue Flowers Gold Leaves
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage mid-century modern pair of transparent goldish molded pliable plastic bowls and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Plastic
Cattaneo Mid-Century Dedalo Pea Green Abs Plastic Italian Umbrella Stand, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century dedalo pea green ABS plastic umbrella stand. Cattaneo designed this fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Outdoor Chair in Yellow Plastic Scooby Black Metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern outdoor chair in yellow plastic scooby and black metal, 1960s
Fantastic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Israeli Orange Plastic & Chrome Chair from Plasson
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
seat and backrest are made of molded orange-red plastic. The slender legs are made of chrome-plated
Category
Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Plastic Coat Rack Wall Hook Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat rack or wall hook from plastic in sky blue pastel color tone
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
H 2.56 in W 9.26 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Table Lamps in Glass and Plastic, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
. The base of the lamps is made of brown plastic, the shade is made of a beautiful pressed glass in
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Sweden mid-century Beige plastic desk phone Ericofon Cobra by Ericsson, 1950s
By Ericsson
Located in MIlano, IT
Sweden mid-century Beige plastic desk phone Ericofon Cobra by Ericsson, 1950s
Desk phone mod
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 5.12 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Plastic Coat Rack Towel Rack Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage coat rack or towel rack from plastic in soft pink color designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
H 2.56 in W 9.26 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Two-Seater Sofa, Plastic and Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern modular two-seater sofa, plastic and Fabric, Italy, 1970s.
New Upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 29.93 in W 65.75 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Italy Coat Rack Ico Parisi attributed, Beech, with Plasticized Fabic
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italian coat rack Ico Parisi attributed for Permanente mobili Cantù, walnut and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic, Birch, Walnut
H 70.87 in W 48.04 in D 9.85 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Brass White Plastic Tornado 1950s Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chandelier model Tornado by Rupert Nikoll from brass and white plastic
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern White Plastic Chandelier Mod. Big Lily, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish Mid-Century Modern white plastic chandelier mod. Big Lily, 1960s
White plastic chandelier
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Danish Mid-Century Modern White Plastic Chandelier Mod. Room Light, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish Mid-Century Modern white plastic chandelier mod. Room Light, 1960s
White plastic Room Light
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Italian mid-century modern golden plastic and fluted glass chandelier, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern golden plastic and fluted glass chandelier, 1950s
Round glass base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Lot Mid-century Italian Coat Hangers Brass Plastic Colored 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Made in the fifties in Italy, with a very elegant and fun design, they give originality and uniqueness to the house that will own them.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Floor Electric White Metal and Plastic Popcorn Machine, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century floor electric white metal and plastic popcorn machine, 1960s
Floor standing
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
H 61.42 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
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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, 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. - 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 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.
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