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Mid-Century Multimedia Constructivist Style Box Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century unknown artist untitled multimedia constructivist style box sculpture, an untitled work
Category
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Armchairs 1960s-1970s Walnut
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Amchairs from the Midcentury. Unknown producer.
Wood type most likely walnut.
Excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Sketches - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Sketches - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in
Sketches - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches is an Original Pencil, Ink and Watercolor Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Woman's Sketch - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Woman's Sketch is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.01 in W 7.68 in D 0.04 in
The Car - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Car is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 7.96 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in
Building Sketches - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
mid-20th century.
Good condition on a yellowed paper.
No signature.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Couple Sketches - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Couple Sketches is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Portrait of a Woman - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Woman is an Original Charcoal Drawing realized by an unknown French Artist in the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 11.82 in W 8.35 in D 0.04 in
Century Furniture Mid-Century Burlwood Side Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture mid-century burlwood side table
The side table measures: 19 wide x 19 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Burl
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Credenza
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Credenza
This credenza measures: 58.5 wide x 18
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Unknown Artist, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Composition, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Mid-20th century.
The canvas measures: 61 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 14.97 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in
Sketches of Bullfight - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of Bullfight is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 8.08 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in
Sketches of Establishment - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of Establishment is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Sketch of Men - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of Men is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Sketches of Workers - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of Workers is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Sketches of Establishment - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of Establishment is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Sketches of People - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of People is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Sketches of Establishment - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of Establishment is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.01 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Sketches of Workers - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of Workers is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Sketches of People - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of People is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.8 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Sketch of Woman - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Woman's Sketch is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Century Mid Century Burlwood Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century mid-century burlwood brass and glass dining table.
This table measures: 60 wide x 40
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Armiore Highboy
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture mid century burlwood and brass armoire highboy
This highboy measures: 48 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Unknown Artist, Oil Crayon on Paper, Abstract Composition, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown artist. Oil crayon on paper. Abstract composition. Mid-20th century.
Visible dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 15.36 in W 17.72 in D 0.79 in
Sketches of two People - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of two People is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Sketches of a Woman - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of a Woman is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 12.6 in W 8.47 in D 0.04 in
Sketches of a Car - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of a Car is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 7.88 in W 6.03 in D 0.04 in
Sketches of an Artist - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of an Artist is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Sketches of a City - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
mid-20th century.
Good condition on a yellowed paper.
No signature.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in
Century Furniture Mid Century Cane and Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Cane and Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Unknown
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Rich colors, nicely painted watercolor.
Frame included.
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Nude Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Unknown French Artist, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Composition, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown French artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition.
Mid-20th century.
The canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 1.19 in
Unknown
By Hélène de Beauvoir
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Helene de Beauvoir (French 1910-2001)
Title: Unknown
Date: Unknown
Edition size: 30. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Feminist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Paper
Unknown European Artist, Watercolor on Paper, Abstract Composition, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown European artist. Watercolor on paper. Abstract composition.
Mid-20th century.
Visible
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
H 27.96 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Framed Vintage Photography by Unknown Artist, Late 19th Century
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed and signed photography.
Late 19th Century.
In original condition, with minor wear
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 27.96 in W 20.48 in D 0.79 in
Faces - Four Original China Ink Drawings by Unknown Master 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Faces are four original Drawing in pen on paper, realized by an Anonymous artist of the XX century
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 0.12 in
Sofa by unknown maker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
3-seater sofa reupholstered in Moss 022 fabric and legs in teak. Unknown maker
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Studio Pottery Candelabra Unknown Artist Voulkos Soldner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large stoneware piece. Unknown artist, procured years ago from an older 1950s estate. Damage to one
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Clay
H 10.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Female Nude - Original Drawing by Unknown - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Female nude is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-20th Century.
Pencil drawing on
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Pencil
Mid Century Walnut Drop-Front Nightstands
Located in Doylestown, PA
Handsome pair of Mid Century walnut nightstands.
The nightstands feature a drop-front cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Liza Minnelli iconic picture, unknown date
Located in Cologne, DE
enduring gay icon.
(from wikipedia)
Liza Minnelli iconic picture, unknown date
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Liza Minnelli iconic picture, unknown date
Located in Cologne, DE
enduring gay icon.
(from wikipedia)
Liza Minnelli iconic picture, unknown date
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Mid-Century Solid Brass Peacock
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning single peacock made of heavy solid brass. measures an impressive 22" in length! No maker's marks that I've found
Beautiful addition to any decor
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Caviuna wood, Unknown, c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
awesome in any type of environment from Mid century modern, contemporary and modern. This is another
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Hardwood
Unknown Designer. Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in Wood with Underwater Motif
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A classic and, at the same time, original sideboard featuring one of a kind underwater themed panels. The paintings showcase the deep sea full of animals and algae over a blue backgr...
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 43.31 in W 55.12 in D 18.12 in
Rosewood and Marble Coffee Table, Unknown Designer, Mid-Century Brazilian, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This round coffee table was produced in the 1960s, with both feet and top cross-shaped.
This practical four-seat dining table features very well-built fittings, as the cross suppo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 13.19 in Dm 31.7 in
Easy Chair Bu Unknown Maker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Unknown maker.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Abstract Mid Century Modern Painting Heavy Paper Unknown New York Artist 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern unframed Abstract painting Casein on Art Paper by New York Artist 1950s. Though
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 27 in W 21 in D 0.13 in
Vintage Chrysoprase Quartz Bangle - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage Chrysoprase quartz bangle - semi translucent - mid 20th century.
Excellent/mint vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
Nineteenth Century Landscape of a River Bank by an Unknown Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unknown
(American, nineteenth century)
River Bank
Oil on canvas, 9 x 13 1/2 inches
Framed: 13 1/2
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Floor Lamp by Unknown Maker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Floor lamp in patinated pine by unknown maker.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Pine
'Constructivist Abstract', by unknown, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
, contemporary frame.
The artist is Unknown.
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Walnut Nightstand
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your bedroom with this enchanting two-drawer vintage walnut nightstand, a piece that beautifully marries classic design with functional elegance. Crafted from rich walnut, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Headboard- King
Located in Trenton, NJ
This over-sized mid-century modern headboard features a dark wood two tone finish with unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Soldiers - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Soldiers is a vintage photograph realized in the mid-20th Century.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Soldiers - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Soldiers is a vintage photograph realized in the mid-20th Century.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Soldiers - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Soldiers is an vintage photograph realized in the mid-20th Century.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Signed Mid-Century Brutalist Stoneware Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Signed mid-century brutalist stoneware. Each piece is a unique blend of form and raw beauty
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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