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Mid Century Tiki Parrot Painting Van Lowe
By Witco
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
stepped frame. Wonderful colors and expression. Perfect for the mid century, Tiki, Witco decor.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
United Mid Century Tiki Walnut Credenza and Hutch
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Mid Century Tiki Walnut Credenza and Hutch
The credenza measures: 74.25 wide x 20.25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
"Mid Century Tiki Style" Original Colorful Pop Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media
Materials
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Mid Century Tiki Atomic Age Kidney Shape Monkey Pod Wood Catch It All Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful shape and condition on this freeform snack Catch it all bowl, circa 1960's hand crafted in the Philipines.
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mid-century California Pottery Green Ceramic Tropical Bamboo Flower Vase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
and white accents, making it a great companion piece for mid-century, tiki, and tropical themed spaces
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$108 Sale Price
40% Off
Wood Tiki Totem Sculpture Pen holder Brown Color United States 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This tiki-style carved wooden rack is unique. With its mid-century desert tiki vibe, it's the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$623 Sale Price
20% Off
Witco Tiki Mid Century Wood Carved Fireplace Tool Set with Brutalist Accent
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
captures the spirit of mid-century tiki modernism—a fusion of exoticism, utility, and sculptural craft
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal
$971 Sale Price
25% Off
Early Stone Tiki Garden Statue on Base
By Tiki
Located in Ferndale, MI
Unique two piece garden statue. Tiki style form sits in stand. Most likely cast cement.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Exotic wood stepped trivet or serving tray with carved Tiki finial
By Tiki
Located in Ferndale, MI
Three tier serving tray with carved exotic wood Tiki finial handle . Tiers taper largest on bottom
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Jacques Blin style. Huge brutalist stoneware table lamp, France, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery, Jacques Blin
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
-Century, Tiki and Brutalist style. Original matching screen made of parchment with curious random painting
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Parchment Paper
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tiki Lamp
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic tiki lamp. Amazing one of a kind lamp with detailed geometric and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Silk, Wood
$1,642 Sale Price
53% Off
Mid-Century Modern United Tiki Walnut King Headboard
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern United Tiki Walnut King Headboard. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Walnut
United Mid Century Walnut Tiki Brutalist Nightstands - Pair
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Mid Century Walnut Tiki Brutalist Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 24 wide x 16
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist Armoire or Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist armoire or cabinet. Unusual cabinet featuring sculpted panel
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrapped Wooden Bamboo Tiki Room Pole Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrapped Wooden Bamboo Tiki Room Pole Floor Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Driftwood Yellow Painted Tiki Room Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Driftwood Yellow Painted Tiki Room Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
United Tiki Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Gentleman’s Chest Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Tiki Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Gentleman’s Chest Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Tiki Jungle Room Large Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Tiki Jungle Room Large Table Lamp. Item features a large burl
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
United Tiki Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Gentleman’s Chest Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Tiki Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Gentleman’s Chest Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern United Tiki Walnut Mirrors - Set of 2
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern United Tiki Walnut Mirrors. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Carved Hawaiian Koa Wood Palm Tree Tiki Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Carved Hawaiian Koa Wood "Palm Tree & Mountains" Small Tiki Table Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Frederic Weinberg Floor Lamp Mask Man Ray Tiki
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare 1940s Frederic Weinberg lamp showcases a tiki ceramic head adornment, blending mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,412 Sale Price
40% Off
American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Tiki Wall Plaque
Located in San Diego, CA
Interesting solid walnut wall plaque circa 1970s, not signed.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Driftwood Tiki Jungle Lamp End Tables w/ Kidney Glass - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Driftwood Tiki Jungle Lamp End Tables w/ Kidney Glass - a Pair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vinatge Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Tiki Rattan Hoop Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vinatge Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Tiki Room Rattan "Hoop" Table Lamps with Bud Flower
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Thomasville Tiki Louvered 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser & Mirror Mid Century
By Thomasville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
classically Mid-Century walnut high-quality construction. The top cabinet houses two doors of sculpted walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
United Furniture Mid Century Walnut Tiki Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Furniture Mid Century Walnut Tiki Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 23.75 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Thomasville Tiki Louvered 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser & Mirror Mid Century
By Thomasville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
classically Mid-Century walnut high-quality construction. Each segment houses three large drawers with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pr. Mid Century Wood and Wrapped Rush Tiki Style Table Lamps
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Pair Mid century table lamps of stacked wood disks with alternating disks of wrapped rush. Each
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid Century Modern Witco Tiki Style Pulaski Oceanic Mad Men Hutch
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Highly desirable Witco contour70 oceanic series display curio cabinet hutch.
Mad men/Witco inspired piece that’s in fantastic condition.
Dim:
56.5” H
55 1/4” W
17” D
Category
Vintage 1960s Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
mid century PLANT STAND rack 1950s 60s bamboo rattan hawaii tiki era
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and decorative 1950s to 1960s plant stand. Made of bamboo and rattan. 4 removable inserts. The inserts have wooden bases and are reinforced with white plastic tape at ...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Bamboo
Pair Sculptural brutalist Tiki Mid-Century Glaze Lamps in the Style Honi Chilo
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Sculptural brutalist- Tiki- Mid-Century Drip Glaze Lamps- Honi Chilo Style
A very
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1970's Tiki-Boho American Mid Century Wine Rack Rattan Caddy 6 Bottle Carrier
Located in San Diego, CA
, Boho and mid century decor.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
French Riviera Bamboo Lattice Fruit Basket Bowl Mid Century Modern Tiki Boho
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This beautiful and practical fruit basket, made of wood from the 1960s and probably manufactured in France, features a simple shape and timeless design. It is perfect for storage and...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
French Foldable Bamboo Lattice Fruit Basket Bowl Mid Century Modern Tiki Boho
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This beautiful and practical fruit basket, made of foldable wood from the 1960s and probably manufactured in France, features a simple geometric shape and timeless design. It is perf...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
Mid Century American Southwestern Tiki Abstract Oil Painting Original Frame 1960
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare and funky 1960's oil painting of abstract forms that are reminiscent of southwestern rock formations.
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
rare mid century tripod FLOOR LAMP bamboo rattan 50s hawaii tiki era 3 shades
Located in Mannheim, DE
Rare floor lamp from the 1950s, probably from Italy or France. Made of bamboo and rattan, shades made of woven cord. For 3 E14 light bulbs.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 172 cm, width m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Italian Rattan Tiki Bar
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern rattan tiki bar from Italy. Good quality and craftsmanship, with sturdy frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Plastic
Rattan Cocktail End Table with Mahogany Top Tiki Mid Century Era by Calif-Asia
By Calif-Asia, Paul Frankl
Located in San Diego, CA
finish great look for the Tiki room .
Category
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Tiki Ceramic Table Lamp 1950s
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Munich, DE
Very beautiful Tiki ceramic table lamp executed in Hawaiian South Sea Style and an original raffia
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Raffia
Heavy cast cement Tiki totem sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cast in cement Tiki totem statue. Remnants of old paint.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cement
$1,800 Sale Price
21% Off
Brutalist / Tiki Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Fulton, CA
Spectacular 9 drawer low dresser / chest by United Furniture. Brutalist / Tiki style design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Dressers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$3,900 / item
Tiki Hawaiian Hula Dancer Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
A whimsical, kitschy 1950s hula dancer lamp holding a basket of faux flowers. Constructed of rope, grass and wood. Hand painted. Complete and working.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Wicker, Rope, Wood
Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Pineapple Print Wrap Dress, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Wrap Dress features a colorful pineapple print on a light and adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Day Dresses
Vintage Tiki Rattan Midcentury Bamboo Step Up End Tables, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage tiki rattan mid century bamboo step up end tables - a pair. Item featured has 2 tiers
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Rattan
Tiki Bar with Barstools and Back Bar
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of a kind studio made tiki bar with back bar and a pair of bar stools. Contains new heavy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$5,995 / set
Calif-Asia Rattan Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Boho Tiki Magazine Rack Stand (A)
By Calif-Asia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features the original label, and sleek sculptural form. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 20.5" H x 17
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Hollywood Regency Tiki Children's Bamboo Folding Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Tiki Children's Bamboo Folding Side Chairs - Set of 6 . Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Tiki Rattan Bentwood Bamboo 2 Tier Sculptural End Tables - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Tiki Rattan Bentwood Bamboo 2 Tier Scultpural End Tables - a Pair. Item features (2) tier
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Laminate
Monumental Bohemian Tiki Pastel Painting Tropical Nude MCM Faux Bamboo Frame 66"
Located in Dayton, OH
Immense mid 20th century pastel painting on board by Hilbert R. Whiteman, depicting a tropical
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood, Paint
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Wonderful Witco Tiki Hand Carved Stool , c. 1960s
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful hand carved Witco Tiki stool made of Pacific Northwest cedar. Retains its original faux
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Cedar
$820 Sale Price
20% Off
Midp-century Hand Painted Harveys Casino Lake Tahoe Hula Scorpion Tiki Mug Bowl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s Harveys Lake Tahoe tropical hula Scorpion bowl/mug. The ceramic mug was hand-painted in Japan and features a Hula Scorpion design that captures the essence of the Hawa...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic
$111 Sale Price
40% Off
1969 Disneyland - Enchanted Tiki Room - Adventureland Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
poster for the still beloved attraction features wonderful mid century art style.
This beautiful mid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Tiki Table Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Leucos, 1980s
By Leucos, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The sculptural Tiki table lamp was designed by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama in 1983. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Restored Witco Tiki Carved Wood Frog Ottoman Toad Stool
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
bottom or your feet. The tiki inspired frog was carved from a single piece of swamp cedar wood. These
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cedar, Paint, Faux Fur
$2,471 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare "Tiki" Bench Produced by Busnelli, Newly Upholstered, Italy 1960s
By Busnelli
Located in Hellouw, NL
saturated tones of mid-century interiors. These sculptural shells rest within a dark stained beechwood frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Monumental South Pacific Bamboo 1940s Table Lamp Tiki Rattan McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Peoria, AZ
lamp is an extremely rare, early example of a Bamboo lamp done in Polynesian (later Tiki) style. You
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Tiki For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century tiki available at 1stDibs. Each mid century tiki for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bamboo and natural fiber. If you’re shopping for a mid century tiki, we have 85 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century tiki, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century tiki, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century tiki that is appealing in its simplicity, but William Westenhaver, Witco and Arthur Umanoff produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Tiki?
Prices for a mid century tiki can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $139 and can go as high as $8,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,695.
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 Tiki
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 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.
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