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Mid-Century asimmetric Coffee table, glass and wood
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A coffee table with an asymmetrical design in wood and glass, with a mid-century-inspired style
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish carriage cushion, filled and ready for use. Mid 19th century.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
. Mid 19th century. This beautiful carriage cushion has a truly outstanding design with a single large
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1840s Swedish Mid Century Used

Materials

Wool

Ernesto Hauner's Personal Use Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table in Wood
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extendable round table with solid caviúna structure, table top with its top and finishings in caviúna wood, also known as "golden wood" due to its hue. When extended, its diameter is...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Wood

Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This desk was where Carlo Hauner designed, at the beginning of the 1950's, several of his incredible and numerous autoral furniture for both Móveis Artesanal and Forma. Acquired dire...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Iron

Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE! Danish modern
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Very Comfortable Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Table Lamp by Josef Hůrka for Napako in Original Box, Never Used
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. It is never used, placed in original box with it's original
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Metal, Chrome

MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Century Furniture Co With a full 360 swivel and a down surrounded foam cushion for maximum comfort without
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Leather

Spanish Revival Century Furniture Oak Side Chair Cognac Leather Nailhead Details
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early mid-20th Century
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1940s American Spanish Colonial Mid Century Used

Materials

Metal

Leather Cocktail Ottoman Table by CENTURY FURNITURE
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
CENTURY FURNITURE Approximate Measurements in Inches 21" high x 38" deep x 50" wide Condition Report In
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

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Leather, Wood

Century Furniture MCM Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table 2 Leaves
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Glass, Burl

CENTURY Caned Walnut Spanish Style Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Set includes 1 armchair and 5 side. Made in Hickory, North Carolina, USA, the mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Mid Century Used

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

CENTURY FURNITURE Grand Rapids Chippendale Inlaid Walnut Five-Drawer Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A stunning chest of drawers by Century Furniture, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Walnut with
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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Mid Century Used

Materials

Brass

Oversized Beige Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
comfortable Century Furniture co oversized beige lounge chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 36" high
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Japanese Old Tea Leaves Pot Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
lid possess an art deco motif topped by an acorn fruit finial. Immediately usable. Beautiful relief
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Mid Century Used

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern King Sized Double Paneled Walnut Headboard
By Broyhill
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern king sized double paneled walnut headboard. Beautiful original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Vertical Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sturdy and stylish dresser, this gorgeous Mid-Century piece is well-suited for use as a bedroom
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Marble Bath with Rings Restored Using Iron Grapples
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish one block solid marble bath with rings, repaired and restored using antique
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid Century Used

Materials

Marble

19th Century Spanish Marble Bath with Rings Restored Using Iron Grapples
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish one block solid marble bath with rings, repaired and restored using antique
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid Century Used

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
both outdoor or indoor use. IN a good vintage condition with small scratches to the frame and small
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
H 38 in W 22 in D 28 in
Mid Century Oval Fiberglass Chair
Located in Alpha, NJ
This is a mid century fiberglass chair- this condition is in overall good condition, with scattered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid Century Used

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Oval Fiberglass Chair
Mid Century Oval Fiberglass Chair
H 34 in W 21.25 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in CABA, AR
This exquisite mid-century modern glass lamp epitomizes the era's fascination with sleek
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-century Bamboo Bar Stools
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid-century Bamboo Bar Stools Solid bamboo stools in tortoise shell finish with parquet design seat
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Mid-19th Century American Mid Century Used

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Twentieth Century 'Zakpai' Mask
Located in London, GB
This finely carved mid-twentieth century 'zakpai' mask, from the Dan culture in the Ivory Coast
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Mid Century Used

Materials

Hardwood

Mid 20th Century White Drum
Located in South Salem, NY
A mid 20th-century large drum to be used as a cocktail table. Wear consistent with age and use.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid Century Used

Materials

Plastic

Mid 20th Century White Drum
Mid 20th Century White Drum
H 17 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Small Mid-Century Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wonderfully versatile piece. Use it as a bench, ottoman, stool, or table. Perfect for the home or office
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Wood

Small Mid-Century Slat Bench
Small Mid-Century Slat Bench
H 14 in W 36 in D 19 in
Fine 1950's English Oil Grand Interior Room Scene Ancestral Portraits signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Guildhall, Worcester English School, mid 20th century indistinctly signed verso oil on canvas
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Mid-20th Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Mixed Metal Abstract Assemblage
Located in west palm beach, FL
Mid-Century Mixed Metal Abstract Assemblage on wood frame. Beautiful hand placed detail using
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Ceramic Owl Wind Chime
Located in Los Angeles, CA
age and use Perfect present for the strigiformesphile in your life Owls are said to represent good
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Mid-20th Century Mid Century Used

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Brass Sculpture Dish
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century brass sculpture dish attributed to Tommi Parzinger. Solid Brass sculpture center
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Folding Bamboo Tray Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-century folding bamboo tray table. Table is versatile in that it can be used as an accent table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Mid-Century Folding Bamboo Tray Table
Mid-Century Folding Bamboo Tray Table
H 28 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
Burl Table, Mid 20th Century, Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
Burl table from the Mid 20th Century. Swivel cup underneath the table top. Good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Burl

Burl Table, Mid 20th Century, Finland
Burl Table, Mid 20th Century, Finland
H 21.66 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in
Mid-Century Brass Silent Butler
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic mid-Century Coastal shell form silent butler. Usually made of copper, brass, or
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Mid Century Used

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Silent Butler
Mid-Century Brass Silent Butler
H 2.75 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century bronze sculpture. In the form of a stylized totem. With a round plinth
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Bronze

Heriz Rug, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Heriz Rug, Mid-20th Century Heriz rugs and carpets were woven in Northwest Persia starting in the
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid Century Used

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Modern Danish Abstract Painting -1965
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid-Century Modern Danish Abstract Painting -1965 Dive into the warmth of the Mid-Century Danish
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Canvas

Mid Century Ceramic Pottery Hummingbird Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patina from age and use Hummingbirds are said to represent good luck, love and beauty Last photo is for
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Mid-20th Century Mid Century Used

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Twentieth Century Tanzanian Maternity Figure
Located in London, GB
This finely carved mid-twentieth century figurative sculpture, from the Pare culture in Tanzania
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Mid Century Used

Materials

Hardwood

Important Gothic Revival Using 17th Century Panels Bookcase Dresser Cherubs
Located in GB
dresser made using period 17th century paneling This piece is really quite rare, the craftsmanship is
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1860s English Gothic Revival Mid Century Used

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Oak

Estate Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Enamel Mid-Western States Charm Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century charm bracelet. In sterling silver. Including 17 charms that among others
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Mid-20th Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Couple of Women - - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude of Woman is a lithograph realized by an anonymous artist of the mid-20th Century. The
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Mid-20th Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier Offered for sale is a chrome sputnik chandelier which
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Chrome

Pair Mid-Century Lalique Crystal Perfume Bottles
By Lalique
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embark on a journey of timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Mid-Century Lalique Crystal
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Walnut Nightstand
Located in Trenton, NJ
use. Its compact dimensions make it a versatile fit for both spacious and cozy bedrooms alike. The top
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Walnut Nightstand
Mid-Century Walnut Nightstand
H 23 in W 26 in D 16 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This interesting vintage floor lamp uses mixed metals and three heads for a unique appearance
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pendant Light, Helsinki, Finland
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century pendant light made by G Holmans of Helsinki, Finland. Simple elegant pendant
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Metal, Brass

Used Artists Pallet an Interesting Decorative Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Used Artists Pallet an Interesting decorative piece The Pallet is made in hard wood and is
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Mid Century Used

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid 20th century traditional Spanish ceramic vase. Manufactured in Spain. In original condition
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Mid Century Used

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century 'Illegitimi non Carborundum' Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
U.S. Army personnel, this mid-20th century sign hand-painted with a mock Latin inscription translates
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Mid-20th Century American Mid Century Used

Materials

Wood

Danish Mid-Century Pine and Rush Rocking Chair
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish mid-century pine and rush rocking chair inspired by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arc series. In
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Rush, Pine

Two Sets Mid-Size Circular Door Handles in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Two mid-size circular push-and-pull door handles in bronze, mid-20th century, France, sold as shown
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mid 20th Century French Brass Trolley
Located in South Salem, NY
An mid 20th century brass and glass bar cart or trolley from France. The top shelf has a lift-out
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Mid-20th Century Mid Century Used

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Runner Size: 2'1" × 14'2" (63 × 431 cm) The vintage Persian kilim
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Mid Century Used

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Shearling Chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introducing our Mid-Century Shearling Chairs that epitomizes the fusion of cozy comfort with the
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid Century Shearling Chairs
Mid Century Shearling Chairs
H 30.75 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
Mid-20th Century Plaster Montserrat Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th Century traditional Spanish 'Montserrat' virgin statue made of plaster. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Used

Materials

Plaster

Mid-20th Century Plaster Montserrat Virgin Statue
Mid-20th Century Plaster Montserrat Virgin Statue
No Reserve
H 4.73 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Nesting table set
Located in Delft, NL
Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Nesting table set A set of Scandinavian nesting tables in light nut
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Mid-20th Century European Mid Century Used

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Nutwood

Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Rug. Size: 5'0" × 15'3" (152 × 464 cm) The vintage Persian kilim rug
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Mid Century Used

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Nesting table set
Located in Delft, NL
Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Nesting table set A set of Scandinavian nesting tables in dark nut
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Mid-20th Century European Mid Century Used

Materials

Nutwood

Mid Century Spanish Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Spanish Pendant Light
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Mid-20th Century Mid Century Used

Materials

Metal

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Mid Century Used For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century used for your home. Each mid century used for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century used — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century used bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century used over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Used?

A mid century used can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $5,392,999.
Questions About Mid Century Used
  • 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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 22, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 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.