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Restored Mid Century Tropical Split Bamboo Serving Tray, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of 20" matching unused mid-century tropical split Bamboo serving trays each featuring 20 split
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Mid Century Tropical Bonsai Still Life
By Helen Enoch Gleiforst
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous still life of a tropical bonsai flower arrangement by Helen Gleiforst (American, 1903-1997
Category

1950s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Mid-Century Tropical Glass Bead Toucan Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amused and amusing bird sculpture crafted with glass beads on a metal frame and sitting on a wood perch supported by a brass rod on a Lucite base.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Tropical Glass Bead Toucan Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amused and amusing bird sculpture crafted with glass beads on a metal frame and sitting on a wood perch supported by a brass rod on a Lucite base.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Mid-Century Tropical Wood Wall or Floor Mirror
Located in Praha, CZ
A beautiful mid-century wooden mirror found in an art gallery. The mirror can be hung both portrait
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Midcentury Tropical Ceramic Blue Macaw by Royal Dux
By Royal Dux
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Royal dux ceramic statue of a blue macaw, perched on a stand in typical inquisitive stance. Having a pink triangle to base, together with printed and impressed marks. Dimensions: ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Tropical Lounge Chair by Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Rosendahl, DE
with strong wooden frames, high quality down cushions with original tropical fabric. All elements are
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Down

Post-War Tropical Cranes Print in Original Frame
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war midcentury tropical print featuring a group of cranes in a tropical lagoon. This
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Restored Midcentury Bamboo Tropical Lamp with Fabric Palm Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid century Tropical Lamp featuring a light stained oak base wrapped in decorative strung Bamboo
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

'Tropical Wash Day' — Mid-Century Modernism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
'Tropical Wash Day', aquatint, edition 100, 1946. Signed in pencil. Signed and dated in the plate
Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Post War Carved Mango Wood Tropical Mid Century Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
fixed to streamline speed arms. This is a great transitional piece featuring mid-century styling with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs in Exotic Tropical Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this pair of Mid-Century Modern folding chairs in exotic tropical wood.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Palisander

Plantes tropicales [Tropical Plants]
Located in Middletown, NY
Paris: Cadart & Luquet, 1865 Etching and engraving on Chine-collé mounted to watermarked Aqua-Fortistes cream laid paper 14 1/2 x 10 5/8 inches (367 x 268 mm), full margins. In very...
Category

Mid-19th Century French School Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Handmade Paper

Mid-Century Hook Area Rug with Tropical Birds and Animals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage area hook rug with a colorful composition of birds, flowers and African animals in a jungle setting.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Textile

Handcrafted Mid-Century Mita Armchair, Tropical Parota Wood & Outdoor Pad
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
steel and tropical parota wood. This exceptional chair showcases meticulous hand-carved parota wood
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Post War Carved Mango Wood Tropical Mid-Century Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
leaves fixed to streamline speed arms. This is a great transitional piece featuring mid-century styling
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid Century Italian Hand Painted Tropical Bird Panels on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
blue parrot, yellow and green parrot, scarlet macaw, and a toucan. All tropical birds are perched on a
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Hand Painted Tropical Bird Panels on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
. All tropical birds are perched on a cherry tree with some parrots holding cherries in their beaks
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid Century Style Trendtex Cotton Fabric with Tropical Flower and Leaf Design
Located in Van Nuys, CA
featuring a beautiful pink, ruby, and emerald flower design and tropical leaf pattern by Trendtex Fabrics
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern More Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Mid 20th Century Folding Muffineer Muffin Pie Stand Tropical Bird & Flower Motif
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a special way to impress your guests at tea, luncheon or dessert time, fill this lovely three tiered stand laden with fresh baked (or bought, no one needs to know) goodies and y...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Large-Scale Tropical Secret Garden, Mid-Century Botanical Diptych with Waterfall
Located in Soquel, CA
Large-Scale Tropical Secret Garden, Mid-Century Botanical Diptych with Waterfall A stunning large
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Tempera

Vintage 1950s Mid Century Rust Copper Tropical Print Sarong Style Cotton Dress
Located in Portland, OR
eye. Mid Century sarong style dresses like these are so hard to find and we think that this one is so
Category

1950s Day Dresses

Tropical Leaf
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
printmaking, as the field experienced a mid-century renaissance. Nevelson expanded her practice as an
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Tropical Fishing Boats
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful tropical landscape by American artist, Jack DeCoudres Leonard (1904-1980). Tropical
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Painting of a Tropical Coastal Scene
Located in Redding, CT
Painting of a tropical coastal scene. Oil on canvas with solid wooden frame.
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Painting of a Tropical Coastal Scene
Painting of a Tropical Coastal Scene
H 14.25 in W 18.75 in D 1.75 in
Modernist Tropical Peacock Bird Tree Wall Sculpture
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Modernist tropical or tiki style 3D wall hanging features two peacocks with brass tails perched in
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Resin

19th Century Anglo-Indian Hand Carved Tropical Wood Box
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Anglo-Indian hand carved tropical wood box.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Framed Tropical Seascape Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (20th Century) oil painting of a tropical seascape featuring flowers and trees in the
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Wood

Framed Tropical Seascape Oil Painting
Framed Tropical Seascape Oil Painting
H 22.25 in W 28.5 in D 1.75 in
Framed Tropical Seascape Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (20th century) oil painting of a tropical seascape featuring flowers and trees in the
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas, Giltwood

Framed Tropical Seascape Oil Painting
Framed Tropical Seascape Oil Painting
H 22.25 in W 28.5 in D 1.75 in
Framed Lithograph of Two Tropical Fish
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century lithograph of two multi-colored tropical fish in profile in a taupe and light blue
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Lithograph of Two Tropical Fish
Framed Lithograph of Two Tropical Fish
H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.75 in
19th Century Philippine Long Dinning Table Made in Tropical Hardwood
Located in Kastrup, DK
plate of one piece of Molava wood. Both types of wood are tropical hardwood types and very beautiful
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Philippine Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Bisou Armchair with Tropical Pattern
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Swooping curves, softly returning arms, and sculptural shape define the Bisou Armchair. The tight but soft seat and back along with clean seam detailing give this piece a clean, tail...
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Synthetic, Walnut

Bisou Armchair with Tropical Pattern
Bisou Armchair with Tropical Pattern
H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Modernist Tropical Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modernist oil painting on canvas with a disciplined Minimalist style contrasting
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Alexander Pernot Couard Tropical Still Life
Located in San Francisco, CA
painted this fabulous colorful tropical still life. It is executed in watercolor with some gouache. It
Category

Mid-20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Pair of Tropical Painted Table Lamps
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of mid century table lamps crafted in wood and decorated on four sides with tropical scenes
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Tropical Painted Table Lamps
Pair of Tropical Painted Table Lamps
H 25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Framed Lithograph of Two Multi-Colored Tropical Fish
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century lithograph of two multi-colored tropical fish in profile in a taupe and light blue
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Glass

Murano Style Art Glass Tropical Fish
Located in Norton, MA
A large and heavy Murano Style Art Glass Tropical Fish with block, orange and clear colors.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Style Art Glass Tropical Fish
Murano Style Art Glass Tropical Fish
No Reserve
H 12 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Wine Rack Made in Tropical Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
This amazing wine rack are made of a mix of tropical woods. The rack holds eleven wine bottles and
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Mahogany

Wine Rack Made in Tropical Wood
Wine Rack Made in Tropical Wood
H 33.47 in W 9.45 in D 12.6 in
1960s Freestanding Tropical Hardwood Tree Sculptures
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautiful and expressive freestanding tropical hardwood tree sculpture with highly textured and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Cocobolo

Tropical Airbrush Watercolor Panther Painting Signed Peters
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era tropical airbrush artwork watercolor panther painting on paper. Signed Peters
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Framed Lithograph of Two Brown and Gray Tropical Fish
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century lithograph of two brown and gray tropical fish in profile on a white background in a
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Lithograph of Two Brown and Gray Tropical Fish
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century lithograph of two brown and gray tropical fish in profile on a white background in a
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Mid Century Modern Angel Pazmino Throne Chair
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A rare extra-large version of the Mid-Century Modern design from Ecuador’s Angel Pazmino. Crafted
Category

Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Italian Ceramic Tropical Bamboo Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency style ceramic ginger jar table lamp with hand-painted bamboo
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Framed Color Lithograph of Brown and Pink Tropical Fish
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century lithograph of two tropical fish, one brown, one pink and red, in a beige mat with gold
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paper

Framed Color Lithograph of Brown and Pink Tropical Fish
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century lithograph of two tropical fish, one brown, one pink and red, in a beige mat with gold
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paper

Painting on Canvas of a Tropical Scene
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Acrylic painting on canvas of a tropical scene with palm trees, houses, and boats executed with
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mixed Tropical Hardwood Coffee Table, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mixed tropical hardwood coffee table, Brazil, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Tropical Wood Wall Sconce, Tarara, Martillado Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
the 17th century. Formed from sustainably harvested and certified local tropical hardwoods, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Hardwood

Nickel-Plated Brass Tropical Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Milano, IT
The Italian floor lamp made entirely of 21st century nickel-plated brass. The lamp is a modern and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Circle-shaped book shelf/room divider in tropical wood
Located in Oostende, BE
Circle-shaped book shelf in tropical wood. Can be used as room divider or simply to display books
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Tropical Plant Floor Lamp by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
, and two other tropical plants, each holding one source of light.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tropical Plant Floor Lamp by Maison Jansen
Tropical Plant Floor Lamp by Maison Jansen
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 27.56 in
MCM Tropical Leaf Green Painted Metal Outdoor Slatted Springer Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
beautiful, bright tropical leaf green paint! It’s GORGEOUS!! They’re not only BURSTING with Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ceramic California Pottery Tropical Cockatoo Planter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-Century Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on a Branch with small planter opening by Fame
Category

Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Tropical Island Solid Wood Linen Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
shabby chic tropical island solid wood linen bench with carved paw feet Very heavy, solid and large
Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Benches

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Modernist Tropical Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modernist oil painting on canvas with a disciplined Minimalist style contrasting
Category

20th Century Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

California Pottery Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on Branch Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-Century Ceramic Tropical yellow colored Cockatoo on a Branch by Fame California Potter
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rattan Chair with Tropical Cheetah and Palm Fabric
By Palecek Furniture, Franco Albini, Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
transitional style between Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern and remind us of lounge chairs and designs by Franco
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This Mid-Century coffee table is from Denmark and made from teak wood. Teak wood is a very strong
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Coffee Table
Mid-Century Coffee Table
H 20.5 in W 22 in D 61 in
Framed Color Lithograph of Brown and Multi-Colored Tropical Fish
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century lithograph of two tropical fish, one small and brown, one larger and multi-colored in a
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Glass, Paper

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Mid Century Tropical For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century tropical you’re looking for. A mid century tropical — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century tropical, we have 98 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century tropical — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century tropical, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century tropical has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Don S. Shoemaker, Brueton and Leon Leon Design are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Tropical?

The average selling price for a mid century tropical at 1stDibs is $1,699, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $8,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Mid Century Tropical
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.