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Midcentury Reclining Armchair By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An Italian Mid-Century reclining armchair by Cassina, with ebonised frame and newly upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Reclining Sunbather Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century reclining outdoor sunbathing chair. Made out of sturdy wrought iron. This lounge chair
Category
20th Century Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Reclining Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of Italian mid-century reclining club chairs. Circa 1970. A fine addition to any home!
Category
Vintage 1970s Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Recliner by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful mid-century recliner was designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Recliners in the Manner of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
midcentury reclining lounge chairs in the manner of Marco Zanuso. Upholstered in an off-white
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Reclining Patio Lounge Arm Chairs w/ Extendable Foot-Rests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American Mid-Century reclining patio chairs. This pair of vintage iron patio chairs from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 41.25 in W 24 in D 35 in
Pair of Italian Mid Century Reclining Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of reclining Italian armchairs, in the style of Gio Ponti, circa 1950. The structure is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Recliner Lounge Chair circa 1970
By Ekorness, Wendell Castle
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique reclining cantilevered lounge chair made of bent wood. This chair also swivels 360'.
Green
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Reclining Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
optimal comfort in any setting. This Mid-Century Modern recliner is sure to add style and grace to any
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Midcentury Reclinable Lounge Chair or Armchair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Original Mid-Century Modern reclinable lounge chair or chaise longue.
This extremely comfortable
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Midcentury Reclinable Lounge Chair or Armchair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Original Mid-Century Modern reclinable lounge chair or chaise longue.
This extremely comfortable
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Danish Mid Century Reclining Lounge Chair by HW Klein for Bramin
By H.W. Klein, Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Las Vegas, NV
original, mid century gems, this is the chair for you. With some minimal leather restoration, foam and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century reclining chair designed by Henry Walter Klein
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Modern reclining chair designed by Henry W. Klein
The chair has a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
1970s Mid Century Recliner Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chair and ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 32.5 in D 35.75 in
British Colonial Style Bamboo Recliner Chair with Ottoman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century recliner chair crafted in bamboo and bent bamboo with caned seating featuring a pull
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Handmade Reclining Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This midcentury reclining chair features classicly clean lines with modern comfort. Made from
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Recliner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage reclining chair with tufted back and elegant walnut frame, perfect for adding Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Reclined Nude - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in pencil realized by n unknown artist.
Hand-signed (Illegible).
Good condition except for some foldings.
The artwork represents a nude figure through...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 8.67 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in
Mid Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning, Mid-Century Modern, reclining lounge chair features a elegant, walnut frame that slides
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Reclined - Charcoal By Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined is an original Charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th Century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal
H 8.47 in W 10.83 in D 0.08 in
Mid Century Cubist Sculpture, Reclining Woman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
The hand painted plaster sculpture on tan marble base of a reclining woman in cubits style. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair Mid Century Italian Reclining Lounge Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of reclining lounge chairs dates from the 1950s. Newly upholstered by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Selig Recliner Reclining Lounge Chair After Baughman
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome Selig recliner lounge chair after Milo Baughman. Item features
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 28.5 in D 38 in
Reclined Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is an original Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 10.83 in W 8.67 in D 0.04 in
Reclined Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is an original Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
H 11.03 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
Reclined Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is an original Charcoal and Watercolour Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Watercolor
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Reclined Nude - Drawing by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is a drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech (1916
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
No Reserve
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
Mid-Century English Bamboo Reclining Armchair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1950
Mid-century English bamboo reclining armchair.
Sku 1118
W60 x D98 x H91cm.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Reclined Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is an original Charcoal and Watercolour Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Watercolor
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Reclined Nude - Drawing by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is a drawing in watercolor realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech (1916
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
No Reserve
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.08 in
Reclined Nude - Drawing by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is a drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech (1916
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
No Reserve
H 18.9 in W 24.81 in D 0.08 in
Reclined Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is an original China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 12.01 in W 8.47 in D 0.04 in
Reclined Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is an original China Ink Drawing and Watercolour realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 10.44 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in
Modern Mid-Century Odalisque, Reclining Female Nude.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A mid 20th century modern work on paper of a female nude by Andre Petroff. Signed with monogram
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Crayon, Charcoal, Paper, Watercolor
Vintage Reclining Wrought Iron Sculptural Mid Century Modern Patio Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Reclining Wrought Iron Sculptural Mid Century Modern Patio Lounge Chair. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 40 in W 24 in D 26 in
Gray Reclining Sofa Mid-Century Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern, stylish 3 seat Ekornes Stressless reclining sofa manufactured by Ekornes in
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Near Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Reclining Elm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Near pair mid century Scandinavian Reclining elm chairs
This mid century near pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Reclining Nude - Pen Drawing by Angelo Sabbatani - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Reclining Nude is an original pen drawing realized by Angelo Sabbatani. (1922-1974).
The artwork
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 0.04 in
Mid-Century Brown Leather Tufted Reclining Club Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A Chesterfield style brown genuine leather Lazy boy reclining club chair. The classic and elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid 20th Century Abstract Reclining Nude Painting, Framed
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Casual pose
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Charles Levier Signed Large Mid-Century Modern French Painting Reclining Nude
By Charles Levier
Located in Studio City, CA
or Mid-Century Modern artists or an eye-catching stand-alone accent artwork in about any setting
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 24 in W 53.25 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Ekornes Stressless Style Leather Recliner
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
The most comfortable recliner ever made. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Locks in
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Walnut Upholstered Reclining Arm Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mid century modern walnut reclining arm lounge chair with footrest designed by Adrian
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 38.75 in W 25.5 in D 39 in
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern teak reclining leather armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern teak reclining leather armchair circa 1960.
Solid teak show
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid Century Danish Cognac Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Chair on Chrome Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish mid century brown leather Swivel chair on heavy chrome base. A large chair with good
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41 in W 32.75 in D 33 in
Reclining Nude - Mid Century Bay Area Figurative Movement Female Figure Study
By Hubert Buel
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century watercolor figure study, a lively depiction of a reclining nude woman by Bay Area
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
H 17.75 in W 21.75 in D 1.25 in
5 Stars Italy Patio Adjustable Reclining Sun-friendly Lounge Chairs Mid Century
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Outdoor Reclining Sun Lounge Chairs by Five Stars Italy offer a perfect blend of comfort and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 46 in W 29 in D 68 in
Mid 19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid 19th century french mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860.
We are
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French Pointillist Reclining Male Nude Mid 20th Century Painting
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pointillist Reclining Male Nude
by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998)
initialled lower right
gouache
Category
Mid-20th Century Pointillist Nude Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Reclined Nude - China Ink and Watercolor By Mino Maccari-Mid 20th century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is an original China Ink Drawing and watercolour realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Ink
H 8.47 in W 11.03 in D 0.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Reclining Armchair Pair, Italy, 1960.
Located in Madrid, ES
This italian reclinable armchair is made out of a solid metal and wood structure, covered in foam
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Reclining Armchair Pair, Italy, 1960.
Located in Madrid, ES
This Italian reclinable armchair is made out of a solid metal and wood structure, covered in foam
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Nude Study, Reclining Figure on Blue
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century nude study of a female figure in a reclining pose with a rich blue background by listed
Category
1960s American Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Reclining Nude — Mid-Century Modernism, African American Artist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Blackburn, Untitled (Reclining Nude), brush and ink, c. 1948, unsigned. A fine, spontaneous
Category
1940s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink
1960s Mid Century Walnut Recliner by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century walnut recliner was designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by Dux in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Early Wood Ashanti Stool Reclining Figure Supporting Top, Ghana Mid 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
.
Created in the early to mid-20th century, by an anonymous artist of the Akan people of Ghana, probably
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 14 in W 21.5 in D 11.25 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Diminutive Reclining Armchairs in Lacquered Wood
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of diminutive reclining adjustable armchairs with a lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 26 in
Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Reclining Armchair, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Reclining armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s, the armchair has been restored and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 28.75 in D 37.01 in
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Reclining lounge chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Reclining Armchair, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Reclining armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s, the armchair has been restored and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 41.34 in W 29.14 in D 36.23 in
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century recliners available for sale. The range of distinct mid century recliners — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Mid century recliners have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco mid century recliners are consistently popular styles. Many mid century recliners are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and De Sede produced popular mid century recliners that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Recliners?
Prices for mid century recliners can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century recliners begin at $275 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,865.
Questions About Mid Century Recliners
- 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 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.
- 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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