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Sculptural Three-Panel Midcentury Bamboo Screen Room Divider
Sculptural Three-Panel Midcentury Bamboo Screen Room Divider

Sculptural Three-Panel Midcentury Bamboo Screen Room Divider

Located in Den Haag, NL

Sculptural three-panel midcentury bamboo screen room divider.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Mid Century Black Metal Room Divider Planter, 1970s
Mid Century Black Metal Room Divider Planter, 1970s

Mid Century Black Metal Room Divider Planter, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare and highly decorative Mid Century room divider produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Conant Ball Mid Century Maple Room Divider
Conant Ball Mid Century Maple Room Divider

Conant Ball Mid Century Maple Room Divider

By Conant Ball

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Conant ball mid century maple room divider This room divider measures: 52 wide x 21.5 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Maple

Citta de Carte/Farfalle Folding Screen by Piero Fornasetti
Citta de Carte/Farfalle Folding Screen by Piero Fornasetti

Citta de Carte/Farfalle Folding Screen by Piero Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Montreal, QC

panel folding screen by Piero Fornasetti. lithographic printed and hand colouring on wood . literature

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer Folding Screen w/ Fiberglass Maple Leaf Inserts
Black Lacquer Folding Screen w/ Fiberglass Maple Leaf Inserts

Black Lacquer Folding Screen w/ Fiberglass Maple Leaf Inserts

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Black lacquer folding room divider screen with 4 panels each 63" Tall by 19.5" wide. Each panel

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage French Regency Wrought Iron Urn Folding Screen
Vintage French Regency Wrought Iron Urn Folding Screen

Vintage French Regency Wrought Iron Urn Folding Screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Folding Screen. Perfect for American-style interiors, this folding screen features intricate wrought iron

Category

Mid-20th Century French Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lovely 20th Century Sen'yo Ogawa Scroll Painting Japan Artist Flowers Painted
Lovely 20th Century Sen'yo Ogawa Scroll Painting Japan Artist Flowers Painted

Lovely 20th Century Sen'yo Ogawa Scroll Painting Japan Artist Flowers Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sen'yo Ogawa 1882-1971 Japan painter. Kyoto production. Name Tasaburo. After served as apprentice of the Buddhist teacher, I learned a Movie to Chu Asai, exhibited oil paintings to...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Artist Signed MidCentury Neoclassical Style Fantasy Painted Screen
Artist Signed MidCentury Neoclassical Style Fantasy Painted Screen

Artist Signed MidCentury Neoclassical Style Fantasy Painted Screen

Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY

recognize the artist’s name. This screen was painted, signed and dated by the artist Philip Camporeale as

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Large Postmodern Four-Panel Screen Abstract Art Room Divider, 1970s.
Large Postmodern Four-Panel Screen Abstract Art Room Divider, 1970s.

Large Postmodern Four-Panel Screen Abstract Art Room Divider, 1970s.

Located in Dublin 8, IE

This striking mid-century folding screen is a true statement piece, combining functional design

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Italian 1970's Three Panel Bamboo Decorative Screen
Italian 1970's Three Panel Bamboo Decorative Screen

Italian 1970's Three Panel Bamboo Decorative Screen

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully ornamental handmade three panel bamboo screen; the bamboo held together with brass

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Fabric Collage Floor Screen by Rose Lautman
Fabric Collage Floor Screen by Rose Lautman

Fabric Collage Floor Screen by Rose Lautman

Located in Hanover, MA

three panel double sided floor or dressing screen. 55" high x 66" wide. Each panel is 22" wide. On one

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric

André Masson screen by Dino Gavina and Kazuhide Takahama, 1977
André Masson screen by Dino Gavina and Kazuhide Takahama, 1977

André Masson screen by Dino Gavina and Kazuhide Takahama, 1977

By Kazuhide Takahama, Dino Gavina

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

later in the West, the screen has been for centuries a decorative element and a divider. Function and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Alberts Tibro ‘Spåna’ Folding Screen Wood and Leather
Alberts Tibro ‘Spåna’ Folding Screen Wood and Leather

Alberts Tibro ‘Spåna’ Folding Screen Wood and Leather

Located in New York, NY

Rustic in material, refined in craftsmanship, a 4 panel room divider screen from Alberts in Tibro

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Mid-20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hide, Beech

Italian Six-Panel Neoclassical Black and White Screen
Italian Six-Panel Neoclassical Black and White Screen

Italian Six-Panel Neoclassical Black and White Screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian six-panel neoclassical black and white screen, in two parts. Decorated with a continuous

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Italian Neoclassical Hand Painted Wood Four Panel Screen, 1950s
Italian Neoclassical Hand Painted Wood Four Panel Screen, 1950s

Italian Neoclassical Hand Painted Wood Four Panel Screen, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

. Italy, mid 20th century. The panels are connected to each other with cotter pin hinges. A handsome and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Gilt Mullion Smoked Mirror Folding Screen
Vintage Regency Gilt Mullion Smoked Mirror Folding Screen

Vintage Regency Gilt Mullion Smoked Mirror Folding Screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Regency screen. A chic gilt frame with gilt notched mullion detail on the glass

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Nakashima Style Walnut Table Screen American Craft 36" width x 29" height
Nakashima Style Walnut Table Screen American Craft 36" width x 29" height

Nakashima Style Walnut Table Screen American Craft 36" width x 29" height

By George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

Organic Walnut Table Screen, in the manner of George Nakashima, American, circa 20th Century.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vivai del Sud Three Panel Bamboo Screen Palm Tree Motif
Vivai del Sud Three Panel Bamboo Screen Palm Tree Motif

Vivai del Sud Three Panel Bamboo Screen Palm Tree Motif

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian mid-century “Vivai Del Sud” Tri-Fold Bamboo Screen with inlaid palm motif. This screen is

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Carved Chinese Windows, Set of 4
19th Century Carved Chinese Windows, Set of 4

19th Century Carved Chinese Windows, Set of 4

Located in Atlanta, GA

This set of four, Chinese carved window screens is from an 19th century house from the Shanxi

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Elm

Fabric Screen by Knoll for Knoll & Associates
Fabric Screen by Knoll for Knoll & Associates

Fabric Screen by Knoll for Knoll & Associates

By Knoll

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A curved room divider with a solid wood frame upholstered in brown fabric.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

1968 Bullitt Original Vintage Poster
1968 Bullitt Original Vintage Poster

1968 Bullitt Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

titular role with a cigarette, and is a treasure from the mid-century, screen printed in small numbers for

Category

Vintage 1960s British Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

Mid-Century Danish Room Divider in Polished Birchwood & Chrome, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Room Divider in Polished Birchwood & Chrome, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Room Divider in Polished Birchwood & Chrome, 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish room divider made of hand crafted polished

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

2 Panel Folding Screen with Abstract Lucite Panels
2 Panel Folding Screen with Abstract Lucite Panels

2 Panel Folding Screen with Abstract Lucite Panels

By Higgins Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Two Panel Wood Screen with caning on bottom of one side. Top is an abstract design of fern leaves

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Cane, Lucite, Wood

1970s Italian room divider folding screen in style, Siso
1970s Italian room divider folding screen in style, Siso

1970s Italian room divider folding screen in style, Siso

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Double-sided screen by Siso, Italy, mid-century This is a charming double-sided screen from the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

1960s French Folding Screen, Bamboo Frame with Rattan Wicker, 3 Panels
1960s French Folding Screen, Bamboo Frame with Rattan Wicker, 3 Panels

1960s French Folding Screen, Bamboo Frame with Rattan Wicker, 3 Panels

Located in West Hollywood, CA

weaving, giving the piece an organic texture that works beautifully in mid-century modern, bohemian

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Three-Panel Folding Screen by Egbert Norman Clark
Three-Panel Folding Screen by Egbert Norman Clark

Three-Panel Folding Screen by Egbert Norman Clark

Located in Stamford, CT

Three-panel folding screen with a scarlet macaw, cockatoo and hyacinth macaw. Signed and dated "E.N

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Three-Panel Screen in Rosewood & Upholstered Fabrics by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
Three-Panel Screen in Rosewood & Upholstered Fabrics by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s

Three-Panel Screen in Rosewood & Upholstered Fabrics by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

A rare and visually commanding Brazilian modern screen designed by Sergio Rodrigues in the 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood, Ultrasuede, Cotton

Relay Screen by Kathy Stanton for Herman Miller
Relay Screen by Kathy Stanton for Herman Miller

Relay Screen by Kathy Stanton for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. Corrugated orange plastic with black plastic trim. Made by Herman Miller in Michigan.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquered Room Divider, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquered Room Divider, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquered Room Divider, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquered Room Divider, Italy, 1960s Per panel D: 3 cm ( 1.18") H

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Four-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider, France 1960s
Four-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider, France 1960s

Four-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider, France 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

filigree decoration was crafted in France in the 1960s. This rattan screen combines mid-century and

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Knoll International Vintage Orange and Yellow Striped Room Divider Screen Panel
Knoll International Vintage Orange and Yellow Striped Room Divider Screen Panel

Knoll International Vintage Orange and Yellow Striped Room Divider Screen Panel

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Knoll

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A rare example of mid-century modern architecture and textile design, this Knoll International room

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Gaetano Pesce Tramonto A New York Screen For Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Tramonto A New York Screen For Cassina

Gaetano Pesce Tramonto A New York Screen For Cassina

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Gaetano Pesce Tramonto A New York Screen For Cassina Light shines over the city as the sun sets on

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Resin

Tori - Handcrafted Screen in Wood and Natural Cane Webbing
Tori - Handcrafted Screen in Wood and Natural Cane Webbing

Tori - Handcrafted Screen in Wood and Natural Cane Webbing

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

Tori Three-Panel Wood and Cane Screen Room Divider The Tori screen is a handcrafted three-panel

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

1950s Spanish Folding Screen / Room Divider in Gilt Metal
1950s Spanish Folding Screen / Room Divider in Gilt Metal

1950s Spanish Folding Screen / Room Divider in Gilt Metal

Located in Barcelona, ES

thorough. This folding screen combines Mid-Century Modern and Chinoiserie accents. It has a nice aged

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Alexander Calder “Splotchy” 3-Panel Linen-Mounted Screen Laverne International
Alexander Calder “Splotchy” 3-Panel Linen-Mounted Screen Laverne International

Alexander Calder “Splotchy” 3-Panel Linen-Mounted Screen Laverne International

By Laverne International, Alexander Calder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Alexander Calder “Splotchy” Three-Panel Folding Screen for Laverne International, circa 1950

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade Screen for Cassina, Italy - new
Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade Screen for Cassina, Italy - new

Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade Screen for Cassina, Italy - new

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

oak. Paravent Ambassade indoors screen designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735 and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Roo...

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Paintings. Zenga Tiger and Dragon by Inoue Kanshu.
19th Century Japanese Paintings. Zenga Tiger and Dragon by Inoue Kanshu.

19th Century Japanese Paintings. Zenga Tiger and Dragon by Inoue Kanshu.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Inoue Kanshu (1807-1880) Zenga Tiger and Dragon 19th century Pair of framed Japanese paintings

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Spectacular and Rare five Paneled  screen by James Mont
Spectacular and Rare five Paneled  screen by James Mont

Spectacular and Rare five Paneled screen by James Mont

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular and Rare James Mont Folding screen. The five paneled screen has a reverse painting on

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Silver Leaf

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Screen Styled After Maitland Smith
Vintage Italian Hand Painted Screen Styled After Maitland Smith

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Screen Styled After Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Screen Styled After Maitland Smith The ruins of Roman buildings

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Framed Pair of Vintage South Asian Paintings - Gouache & Gilt - 20th Century
Framed Pair of Vintage South Asian Paintings - Gouache & Gilt - 20th Century

Framed Pair of Vintage South Asian Paintings - Gouache & Gilt - 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

bevel edged matte and frame under glass - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - paintings not

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Three Panel Foldable Rattan Screen, Roomdivider with Leather Accents, 1970s
Three Panel Foldable Rattan Screen, Roomdivider with Leather Accents, 1970s

Three Panel Foldable Rattan Screen, Roomdivider with Leather Accents, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful natural rattan woven 3-panel movable room divider finished with brown leather accents, for use indoors as well as outdoors on your terrace on sunny days.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Rattan

1950's Vintage White Turned Wood Room Divider Screen
1950's Vintage White Turned Wood Room Divider Screen

1950's Vintage White Turned Wood Room Divider Screen

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1950's Vintage Traditional style White Turned Wood 3 Panel Room Dividing Screen. Found this in a

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Screen by Bud Tullis in Wenge & Woven and Aluminum
Screen by Bud Tullis in Wenge & Woven and Aluminum

Screen by Bud Tullis in Wenge & Woven and Aluminum

By Bud Tullis

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Bud Tullis wenge and woven aluminum screen circa late 1980’s. This all original example is hand

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Aluminum

Three-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider, France 1960s
Three-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider, France 1960s

Three-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider, France 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

filigree decoration was crafted in France in the 1960s. This rattan screen combines mid-century and

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Bamboo Room Divider Screen Paravant Italy, circa 1965
Rattan Bamboo Room Divider Screen Paravant Italy, circa 1965

Rattan Bamboo Room Divider Screen Paravant Italy, circa 1965

Located in Vienna, AT

Rattan bamboo room divider screen Paravant Italy, circa 1965 Ornamental handmade screen from 3

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Venetian Scene Four-Panel Folding Screen with Nautical Motifs
Vintage Venetian Scene Four-Panel Folding Screen with Nautical Motifs

Vintage Venetian Scene Four-Panel Folding Screen with Nautical Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage four-panel screen with 18th century Venetian inspired scene. Elevate your interior space

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1960s Samuel Heller "Mountain Landscape" Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed
Vintage 1960s Samuel Heller "Mountain Landscape" Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed

Vintage 1960s Samuel Heller "Mountain Landscape" Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Heller is known for expressionist figure, portrait, still life and landscape painting". Circa Mid 20th

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Vintage Samuel Heller " Forrest Landscape" Oil on Canvas Painting
Vintage Samuel Heller " Forrest Landscape" Oil on Canvas Painting

Vintage Samuel Heller " Forrest Landscape" Oil on Canvas Painting

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Heller is known for expressionist figure, portrait, still life and landscape painting". Circa Mid 20th

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Vintage Samuel Heller "Woman w/ Red Hair" Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting Signed
Vintage Samuel Heller "Woman w/ Red Hair" Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting Signed

Vintage Samuel Heller "Woman w/ Red Hair" Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting Signed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Samuel Heller is known for expressionist figure, portrait, still life and landscape painting". Circa Mid

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Vintage 1960s Samuel Heller "Women with Child" Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed
Vintage 1960s Samuel Heller "Women with Child" Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed

Vintage 1960s Samuel Heller "Women with Child" Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Heller is known for expressionist figure, portrait, still life and landscape painting". Circa Mid 20th

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Vintage Samuel Heller "Women with Cat" Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting Signed
Vintage Samuel Heller "Women with Cat" Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting Signed

Vintage Samuel Heller "Women with Cat" Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting Signed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Samuel Heller is known for expressionist figure, portrait, still life and landscape painting". Circa Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Paint

19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Turtles & Azalea
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Turtles & Azalea

19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Turtles & Azalea

Located in Kyoto, JP

cherished this genre of painting in the mid 19th century. The artist, Kano Chikanobu, was the last

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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

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Find many varieties of an authentic mid century screen available at 1stDibs. A mid century screen — often made from wood, metal and paper — can elevate any home. Find 1432 options for an antique or vintage mid century screen now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century screen, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century screen is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century screen over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Josef Albers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Screen?

Prices for a mid century screen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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 19, 2021
    A 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.
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    Mid-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.
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    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid 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, 2021
    Mid 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most 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, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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.