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Mid-Century Modern Sculpture in the Manner of Amedeo Modigliani
By Brancusi, Amedeo Modigliani, Rene Brancusi
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern sculpture in the manner of Amedeo Modigliani.
Fantastic Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Large Curtis Jere Metal Clipper Ship 3d Sailboat Mid-Century Modern Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Curtis Jere metal clipper ship 3D Sailboat Mid-Century Modern sculpture. Item features is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Decorative Mid Century Modern Sculpture Sea Urchin or Sunburst by Curtis Jere
By Jerry Fels, Curtis Freiler, Curtis Jeré
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sculpture or decorative object »Asteroid
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Large Mid-Century Modern Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Miami, FL
Great sculpture from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture in Patinated Bronze and Marble by S. Monachesi
By Sante Monachesi
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sculpture in patinated bronze and marble by Sante Monachesi, an impressive
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 12.5 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture in Brass, Steel & Aluminum, Manner of Silas Seandle
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern sculpture- realized in the manner of Silas Seandle- was
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 46 in W 21 in D 7 in
70s Huge Mid Century Modern Sculpture Japanese Crescent Ikebana Planter Vase
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
70s Huge Mid Century Modern Sculpture Japanese Crescent Ikebana Planter Vase
Spectacular Large
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture with 24-karat Yellow Gold Flecks by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern sculpture was realized by the esteemed designer Licio Zanetti in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
H 16 in W 14 in D 5 in
Signed Rusted Steel Mid-Century Modern Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern rusted steel indoor or outdoor table sculpture. Signed and dated on the bottom.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculp...
Materials
Steel
Marco Celotti Mid Century Modern Sculpture Group
By Marco Celotti
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful group of sculptures by Italian American artist Marco Celotti.
Created circumnineteen 70
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Sculpture Green Art Glass Vase Bowl Basket Murano Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern Sculpture Green Art Glass Vase Bowl Basket. This stunning teal glass basket
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic by Alessio Tasca, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Heavy Molten Bronze Chunks Abstract Mid-Century Modern Sculpture on Stand
By Giocometti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Mid-Century Modern chunks of bronze abstract sculpture root looking bronze on a wooden base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Aries Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Kaija Aarikka Made in Finland
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Weesp, NL
The Aries/ram figurine, designed by Kaija Aarikka, is a Finnish Mid-Century Modern classic that
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Elijah David Herschler Chrome Kinetic Table Top Mid Century Modern Sculptures 76
By Elijah David Herschler
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of finely balanced polished chrome kinetic sculptures by 70s modern sculptor E. David
Category
Mid-20th Century American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 13 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture of a Ceramic Sphere Ball Incased into Wooden Crate
By Richard Etts, Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern abstract sculpture of ceramic sphere incased into a wooden crate.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 14 in W 16 in D 16 in
Vintage Art Deco Dancing Disc Bowl Lady Woman Mid Century Modern Sculpture Art
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage condition as pictured. This piece is vintage, we are not sure on what materials it is made of.
Please inspect all photos. We strive to represent the item as best we can thr...
Category
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 3.2 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sculpture Of Canadian Goose On Rock Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Chromed Sculpture Of Canadian Goose On Rock Stand
Large Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Bust by J.D. Murillo
By Alberto Giacometti, Amedeo Modigliani, Rene Brancusi
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern bronze bust by J.D. Murillo.
Interesting Mid-Century Modern Brancusi inspired
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Bronze
1950s Abstract Marble Sculpture
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A mid century modern sculpture. Carved from pink marble.
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Curtis Jere Tall Gazelle Horns Sculpture on Half Sphere Shape Marble Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern sculpture of gazelle horns by Curtis Jere.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculptured Base Dining Table
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern sculptured base dining table with 2 x 12" leaves.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass & Copper Cattails Curtis Jere Style Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Mid-Century Modern mixed metals sculpture.
In the style of Curtis Jere.
In
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 19.88 in W 12 in D 8 in
20th Century Italian Brutalist Metal Sculpture - Vintage Abstract Décor Piece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An abstract, vintage Mid-Century modern sculpture made of hand crafted cut steel, in good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Cut Steel
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Grisaille Granite Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and refined Mid-Century Modern sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Bronze and Marble Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
The three-step black marble base is home to the bronze Mid-Century Modern sculpture by Irma Stoloff
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cut Square Nail Curtis Jere Style Birds Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern metal sculpture.
Depicting 8 birds in flight.
Constructed of cut square
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
H 12.25 in W 7.75 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Bird in Flight Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Marc Creates, Tom Greene, Paul Evans, Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Raleigh, NC
coloration. The Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" wall hanging is an iconic Mid-Century Modern sculpture, crafted
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
80s Mid-Century Modern Black Formica Swivel Top Sculpture Stand Column Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
and heavy stand for your favorite Mid-Century Modern sculptures or kitchen or electronic appliances
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Formica
H 24 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in
Eli Karpel Signed Limited Edition Bronze Abstract Modernist Menorah Sculpture
By Eli Karpel
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather wonderful and quite engaging Mid-Century Modern sculpture by New York born artist and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 11 in W 9.25 in D 3.15 in
Brutalist Wall Sculpture of Patinated Metal
By Silas Seandel, Tony Melendy, Curtis Jeré
Located in Houston, TX
the manner of Silas Seandel/Curtis Jere/Tony Melendy. This fabulous Mid-Century Modern sculpture dates
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Grisaille Granite Sculpture on Custom Swivel Base
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and refined Mid-Century Modern sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
H 79 in W 12 in D 12 in
C. Jere Golden Metal Sailboat Signed Mid Century Modern 1982
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This mid-century modern sculpture by C. Jere is a stylized representation of a sailboat, crafted
Category
Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of American Modern Walnut Sculptured Legs Pulls Two Drawers Nightstands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of refinished American walnut Mid-Century Modern sculptured legs and pulls nightstands end
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Brass and Marble Birds in Flight Seagulls Sculpture in Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern sculpture features three birds, possibly seagulls, in flight; The birds are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Exquisite Brass and Copper Mid Century Modern African Female Sculpture
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite mid-century modern sculpture, standing at an
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Italian modern marble sculpture of monkeys, 20th century
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century modern Sculpture of monkeys in marble, 20th century
Sculpture depicting two
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Usa mid-century Sculpture of Mickey Mouse by Stefan Toth for Walt Disney, 1950s
By Walt Disney Productions
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa mid-century modern Sculpture of Mickey Mouse by Stefan Toth for Walt Disney, 1950s
Iconic and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
H 21.46 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in
Karl Springer Style Tessellated Travertine and Brass Gazelle Sculpture
By Karl Springer
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy, sleek and chic. Mid Century Modern sculpture - possible by Maitland Smith - of a Gazelle of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculpture Coffee Table by Gianni Arosio. Italy, 1990s
By Arosio Milano
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern sculpture cocktail coffee low table in wood marquetry, glass top by the
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 13.19 in W 50.01 in D 33.67 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Mounted Bronze Plaque of a Rotund Woman signed Fane
By Lawrence Fane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern sculpture.
Depicting the outlines of a rotund female nude in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 2.13 in W 4.5 in D 11 in
Vintage Sculptural Copper Candle Holder - 1980s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sculptural Copper Candle Holder
Mid-Century Modern - Sculpture - Candlestick
Measures : 7cmx4cm H
Category
20th Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Copper Female of the Ndebele Tribe Sculpture
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Weesp, NL
Captivating Mid-Century Modern Sculpture
Elevate your space with this stunning 168 cm brass and
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 66.15 in W 19.69 in D 11.03 in
Hammered Glass Wrought Iron Sculpture Lamp by Biancardi & Jordan, Italy, 1970s
By Biancardi & Jordan
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern sculpture lamp light sconce hammered glass and wrought iron, by the manufacture
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.34 in W 14.18 in D 7.68 in
Eight Inch Tall Mid-Century Modern Ceramic / Porcelain Hound Dog - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***
Here's another unique mid-century modern sculpture that could
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Abstract Cubist Nude Sculpture Attributed to Allen Hermes
Located in Redding, CT
a future bronze sculpture. Angular cubist design to this Mid Century Modern Sculpture. No signature
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Hand-Sculpted French Cubist Abstract Sculpture in Terracotta Signed "Philip"
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and alluring Mid-Century Modern Sculpture was realized in France circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Eight Inch MCM Brass Antelope/Gazelle Sculpture Loet Vanderveen Style
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Warrenton, OR
1ST DIBS SHOP IS CLOSING AT THE END OF MAY
This handsome mid-century modern sculpture measures about 8
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist Metal Sculpture by Jay McVickers – Signed
Located in Victoria, BC
This captivating mid-century modern sculpture by Jay McVickers balances bold geometry with a sense
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
15 Inch Loet Vanderveen Bronze Monkey Sculpture, Signed & Numbered 425/750
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Warrenton, OR
DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This sleek mid-century modern sculpture measures about 15
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
10.5 Inch MCM Brass Antelope Sculpture Loet Vanderveen Style - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
another stunningly handsome mid-century modern sculpture.
Approximate measurements: 10.5 x 9 x 2.25
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 10.5 in W 9 in D 2.25 in
Sculptured Beauty by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set, 43 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern sculptured beauty by International sterling silver flatware set of 43 pieces
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Signed Millefiori-Infused Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label
By Marcolin Art Crystal
Located in Warrenton, OR
continuing to create, under the name Marcolin Art Crystal.
This gorgeous mid-century modern sculpture is
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 7 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
Abstract torso sculpture in hardwood Netherlands 1960
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Behold the captivating allure of this abstract mid-century modern sculpture, crafted from solid
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brass Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-20th Cent Modern abstract sculpture of a brass form on a cube form onyx base. (signed)
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Nude Bronze Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Figurative Nude Bronze Sculpture.
This small bronze depicts a surrealistic
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century bronze sculpture.
In the form of a stylized totem.
With a round plinth
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Gilt Bronze Sculpture
By Line Vautrin
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique gilt sculpture in the manner of Line Vautrin. Woman's face with flora and sun sits atop a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Lucite Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Freeform Mid-Century Modern Lucite sculpture, It has some crazing. Be sure to check our storefront
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
supported by 4 legs.
Simply a wonderful sculpture.
Date:
Mid tolate 20th century.
Marks
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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Mid Century Modern Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of mid century modern sculpture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of mid century modern sculpture — often made from metal, brass and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 11658 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century modern sculpture now, or shop our selection of 181 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of mid century modern sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of mid century modern sculpture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of mid century modern sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Curtis Jere, Walter Bosse and Hertha Baller produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Sculpture?
Prices for a piece of mid century modern sculpture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $375,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, 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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. 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.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, 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 — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Sculpture
- 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.
- 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.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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. - 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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