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Vintage Mid Century Sculpted Walnut Wooden Rectangular Large Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Sculpted Walnut Wooden Rectangular Large Wall Mirror. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Sculpted Walnut and Brass Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Sculpted Walnut and Brass Lamp
This lamp measures: 6 wide x 6 deep x 29.5 inches high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Sculpted Walnut Highboy Armoire Gentlemans Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century sculpted walnut highboy armoire gentlemans chest
This armoire measures: 37.5 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Sculpted Wood Coffee Table or Bench by Smokey Tunis
By Smokey Tunis
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury sculpted wood Coffee table or bench by artist Smokey Tunis. Sculpted wood frame and top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul Evans Mid Century Sculpted Steel and Polychrome Bowtie Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Mid Century Sculpted Steel and Polychrome Bowtie Coffee Table
This coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Sculpted Front Nigtstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century end tables with sculpted fronts. Sliding door cabinet and two drawers for
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Sculpted Walnut Headboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern headboard featuring beautifully sculpted back and walnut wood grain throughout
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Sculpted Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic pair of substantial vintage walnut nightstands with elegant sculpted doors. Blending
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Sculpted Front End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage American made nightstands with sculpted doors and angled legs. Open cabinet storage space
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Rare Mid-Century Sculpted End Tables
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This outstanding pair of nightstands are influenced by Vladimir Kagan's sculpted furniture esthetic
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Sculpted Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Raleigh, NC
An outstanding sculpted walnut coffee table with glass top. An excellent vintage example
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Sculpted Ironwood Leaf Bowl
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Fraser, MI
Sculpted wood bowl
Appears to be of Ironwood found in Mexico.
Very dense exotic wood.
Category
Vintage 1960s Serving Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Sculpted Bentwood Teak Birdcage Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
left side allowing it be 2 separate pieces.
This would work with any Art Deco, Mid Century or
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Two-Piece Mid-Century Sculpted Bedroom Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage walnut dresser features uniquely angled drawer fronts, tapered legs, and unique pulls. The upper cabinet features three drawers plus vertical split shelves for ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Sculpted Walnut Tile Mosaic Surfboard Table
By Harvey Probber, Tue Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ditch mundane home decor and grab this radical vintage surfboard table! This rare mid-century piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Sculpted Lucite Shell Lamps
By Roger Rougier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Clear and Frosted Lucite Shell Lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Mid Century Sculpted Walnut End Tabels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage set of glass top end tables featuring beautifully sculpted bases with rich walnut grain
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
French Midcentury Sculpted Stoneware Vase, Neutral Brown
Located in Miami, FL
Massier, the vivacious, colorful, highly textured glazes or the expressive mid-century, modernist hand
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Sculpted Hanging Swag Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Baltimore, MD
A sophisticated, interesting Mid-Century Modern pendant light, swag lamp, chandelier featuring a
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Sculpted High Back Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seating wonderfully upholstered in plush red striped fabric. This Mid-Century pair are sure to compliment
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Sculpted DUX Teak End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two vintage-modern end tables made in Sweden, features sculpted legs, beveled top and attractive
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Sculpted Brass Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
not just restored; it’s fortified for the future.
• Comfort Redefined: The beauty of Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Sculpted Walnut & Brass Tripod Table Lamp by Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Sculpted Chrome Base Rectangular Glass Top Occasional Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern sculpted chrome base rectangular glass top occasional side table. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 21.5 in W 32 in D 24 in
Midcentury Sculpted Teak Armchairs, circa 1960-May sell separately
Located in San Francisco, CA
timeless pair of mid-century armchairs with sculpted arms. Crafted using solid teak and upholstered in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak, Plastic
Mid-Century Sculpted Walnut & Travertine Coffee Table by Gordon’s Furniture Co.
By Bertha Schaefer
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Elegant modern sculpted coffee table designed and manufactured by Gordon Furniture Co. (Also seen
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 15 in W 39.5 in D 38 in
Mid Century Sculpted Wood Organic Form Table Lamp c 1950's
By Modeline Lamp Co., John Keal
Located in New York, NY
Unusual organic form Mid Century table lamp, having four pedal like wood elements sprouting from a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
C1930 Mid Century Sculpted Cock Fighting Chair in Bright Red Leather
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous style and a great color but in need of a redo.
Upholstery is worn and fading. Structure is completely sound. Seat height is 19.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
French Midcentury Sculpted Art Brut Earthenware Vase, Signed Neutral Brown
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning midcentury French earthenware vase with an eye-catching art brut form and neutral brown color with slight grey hues.
Very decorative piece that is hand-crafted with a ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Extraordinary Midcentury Sculpted Bronze Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rarely seen cast bronze sculpted end table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne in all original very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 18.5 in W 15.25 in D 11.5 in
Midcentury Sculpted Maple and Lucite Floor Lamp W/ Wood Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An original Mid-Century Modern floor arched design floor lamp with Lucite detail. The lamp features
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Sculpted Ceramic Bowl by Flora Eckert Hammat, Turquoise Art Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning naturalistic pottery bowl by an American ceramics artist, Flora Eckert Hammat of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Vivid colors, original organic form.
Signed Hammat original and numbered ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.5 in W 9.75 in D 11.75 in
Midcentury Sculpted Back Dining Chairs Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim Set of 8
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare SET OF 8 dining suite from the highly collectible 'Acclaim' series by Lane Furniture, Alta Vista, Virginia. Designed in the late 1950s by Andre Bus, this series -in walnut with ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Ash, Walnut
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Full Size Walnut Headboard by Edmond J. Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century sculpted walnut headboard by Edmond J. Spence, circa 1960. Please confirm item location
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood, Birch
C Jere Tennis Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century sculpted metal wall art by Curtis Jere. Three dimensional tennis match with mixed
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century sculpted walnut mirror.
Back rails are removed to hang on the wall.
Please confirm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Midcentury Oversized Brass Elephant Tusk Horn
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury oversized brass elephant tusk horn
Bold midcentury sculpted decorative brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa and Chair Set in Sculpted Teak, circa 1960
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MID-CENTURY SCULPTED TEAK SOFA AND ARM CHAIR EN SUITE
Circa 1960s, in original upholstery
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 29.5 in W 65.5 in D 26 in
Midcentury Vladimir Kagan Sculpted Sling Dining Chairs Model VK 101 and VK 101A
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful rare set of four American walnut, Vladimir Kagan sculpted sling dining chairs, in black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 24.25 in D 24 in
Sculpted Mid-Century Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern lounge chairs with wild sculpting shape. Funky 1960s style form for home or
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Italian Sculpted Rattan Magazine Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully sculpted hand woven rattan reeds are formed into a transcendent wave pattern
Each side holds two
Category
Mid-20th Century Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
A stunning sculpted walnut mid-century modern mirror. Mirror is in excellent condition. C. 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-Century Dresser w/ Sculpted Handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern American dresser with warm walnut grain and curved wood handles. Nine wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut tall chest dresser. Item features raised panel sculpted wood
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Ceramic Woven Sculpted Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful finished ceramic art piece. This vintage mid-century piece is unique as it is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Finial Modernist Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Finial Modernist Wall Mirror. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tobago Sculpted Walnut Nightstands, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tobago sculpted walnut nightstands - a pair. Item features beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Raymond Loewy Mengel Mid Century Modern Sculpted Oak Buffet Credenza
By Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Raymond Loewy Mengel Mid Century Modern Sculpted Oak Buffet Credenza. Item features a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Raymond Loewy Mengel Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak China Cabinet
By Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Raymond Loewy Mengel Mid-Century Modern sculpted oak china cabinet. Item features a beautiful wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Glass
Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair mid-century solid wood sculpted armchairs were hand-crafted from planks of old-growth sycamore
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sycamore
Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Mid-Century Solid Wood Sculpted Armchairs were hand-crafted from planks of old-growth sycamore
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sycamore
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern coffee table boasts an unusual sculpted Lucite base. A large
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Cabe Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Walnut, Original Cane Seat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Rway Mid-Century Modern Bleached Mahogany Sculpted Tall Chest Highboy Dresser
By RWAY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rway Mid-Century Modern Bleached Mahogany sculpted tall chest highboy dresser. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 45 in W 47 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Lucite or Plexiglass Wine Rack
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern sculpted Lucite or plexiglass wine rack. Beautiful condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plexiglass
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Brass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut, Brass, Glass Shades
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Wall Mirror with Sculpted Walnut Accents
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Wall Mirror with Sculpted Walnut Accents. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Pair Mid-Century Modern American Sculpted Maple Nightstands
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Timeless pair of Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern single drawer nightstands. All solid maple
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Tall Chest Dresser Armoire Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut tall chest dresser armoire cabinet.
Item includes
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 49 in W 40 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Lucite Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
30in H x 15in W x 15in D
Lamp Shade: 10in H x 17in W.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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Mid Century Sculpted For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century sculpted you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century sculpted for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Find 912 options for an antique or vintage mid century sculpted now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century sculpted — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century sculpted, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Paul Evans, Broyhill Brasilia and Adrian Pearsall each produced at least one beautiful mid century sculpted that is worth considering.
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Questions About Mid Century Sculpted
- 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, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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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