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Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Custom integrated leg mohair midcentury style bench, in rich dark charcoal mohair, with buttons and seaming. With chrome legs. This bench was made custom for local designer, was ord...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
H 18 in W 48 in D 18 in
Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Custom made with integrated legs into the body of the mohair midcentury style bench. Upholstered in rich charcoal mohair, with buttons and seaming. This bench is available immediatel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Nickel

Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
H 18 in W 48 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cheerful Mid-Century scone.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Sconce
Mid-Century Sconce
H 12 in W 5 in D 3 in
Mid Century Nightstand
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Rosewood mid century nightstands.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Nightstand
Mid Century Nightstand
H 22 in W 19.75 in D 16 in
Midcentury Style Upholstered Armed Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Two arm custom made midcentury style bench with brass legs, with buttons and seaming. This piece is a showroom sample and available for immediate purchase. Made in the United States.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique vintage modern lounge chair with exposed wood arms and tufted back. Great design with Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Armchair
Mid-Century Armchair
H 41.5 in W 25.75 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Side Tables
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Side Tables
Category

Mid-20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Side Tables
Mid-Century Side Tables
H 27.56 in W 10.63 in D 13.39 in
Mid-Century Side Tables
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Side Tables
Category

Mid-20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Side Tables
Mid-Century Side Tables
H 27.56 in W 10.63 in D 13.39 in
Mid Century Daybed, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century daybed in the style of Theo Ruth. Beautiful yellow upholstery, still the original
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Daybed, 1960s
Mid Century Daybed, 1960s
H 17.72 in W 72.84 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Bookcase
Located in Pomona, CA
Mid-century bookcase. The top has sliding glass doors, the middle has open shelves the bottom has
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Bookcase
Mid-Century Bookcase
H 72 in W 36 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza. Three working drawers and two side cabinets with
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Credenza
Mid-Century Credenza
H 25 in W 73 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Console
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Console
Category

20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Console
Mid-Century Modern Console
H 31.5 in W 56.89 in D 21.46 in
Mid-Century Modern Vase
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Vase
Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Vase
Mid-Century Modern Vase
H 11.23 in W 11.82 in D 6.89 in
Mid-Century Murano Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century Murano lamp.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Acrylic

Mid-Century Murano Lamp
Mid-Century Murano Lamp
H 30 in Dm 5.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Credenza in White Bronze Mid-Century Modern Dresser
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern credenza or Mid-Century Modern dresser is Inspired by the floral motifs used in
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Mid-Century Ceramic Vase
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-Century ceramic vase.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Ceramic Vase
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase
H 8.67 in Dm 9.85 in
Mid Century Ebonized Credenza
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Mid Century Ebonized Credenza
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Ebonized Credenza
Mid Century Ebonized Credenza
H 33.5 in W 72 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century Pottery Lamp
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Model: Mid Century Modern Specs: Pottery
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Pottery Lamp
Mid Century Pottery Lamp
H 30.75 in W 11.5 in
Onyx Ashtray Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid century solid onyx ashtray. Excellent condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Ashtrays

Materials

Onyx

Onyx Ashtray Mid Century
Onyx Ashtray Mid Century
H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Mid Century Teak Settee
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Teak Settee in good used condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Settee
Mid Century Teak Settee
H 25 in W 56 in D 29 in
Faux Bamboo Arch Top Mid Century Modern Etagere Shaving Wall Unit Mid Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Bamboo Arch Top Mid Century Modern Etagere Shaving Wall Unit Mid Century
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century desk or dressing table with our Rowan primavera veneered with inset breakfront top with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Metal

Mid-Century Desk
Mid-Century Desk
H 30 in W 47.75 in D 27.75 in
Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century bronze sculpture of a group of musical instruments. Beautiful patina and great
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture
Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Danish Style Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-century walnut Danish style chair. Simple and sleek mid century side chair in walnut with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Style Chair
Mid-Century Danish Style Chair
H 29.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Floating Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern floating armchair with polished chrome base. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Floating Armchair
Mid-Century Floating Armchair
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Bench
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern bench. Original mid-century design, America, circa 1970’s. Masterfully restored
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bench
Mid-Century Modern Bench
H 20 in W 60.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-century Sideboard with three shelves and brass handles, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Sideboard, 1960s
Mid-Century Sideboard, 1960s
H 39.38 in W 50.01 in D 16.93 in
Mid Century Italian Ceramic Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mid century Italian ceramic box Crab design on its lid Circa 1950 Origin Italy Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Italian Ceramic Box
Mid Century Italian Ceramic Box
H 2.76 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
Mid-Century Style Benches
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century style pair of benches. Newly upholstered. Very good condition. Measures: 30" x18" x18".
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Style Benches
Mid-Century Style Benches
H 18 in W 30 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modernist Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modernist Pendant from the early 1950's.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modernist Pendant
Mid Century Modernist Pendant
H 17.72 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Small midcentury vase, signed. Most likely from Japan.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Vase
Mid-Century Modern Vase
H 7 in Dm 2.5 in
Mid Century Decanter Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Decanter Set consisting of a decanter and 6 small roll poly glasses.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Credenza
Located in Pasadena, CA
This fantastic mid century credenza has been refurbished with a beautiful rich new cerused oak
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Credenza
Mid Century Credenza
H 32 in W 58 in D 19 in
Mid Century Mahal Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Mid Century mahal rug - 9'3" x 11'6"
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Vintage 1950s Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Mahal Rug
Mid Century Mahal Rug
W 111 in L 138 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Highboard
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Scandinavian Highboard with Four Sliding Doors.
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Highboard
Mid-Century Scandinavian Highboard
H 45.67 in W 70.87 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Plaster Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Mid-Century plaster lamp with flowers and scrolls on round base.
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Mid-20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Mid-Century Plaster Lamp
Mid-Century Plaster Lamp
H 29 in W 7 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Spindle Chair
By Spainhour Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Mid Century Chair by Spainhour, in the style of the "Straight-Back Chair" by George Nakashima.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Spindle Chair
Mid-Century Spindle Chair
H 29 in W 20 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Teak Dresser
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century Teak Dresser with four drawers in very good condition considering use & Age
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Dresser
Mid-Century Teak Dresser
H 28 in W 24 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Walnut Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern walnut wall mirror. Simple mid-century design. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Mirror
Mid-Century Walnut Mirror
H 32 in W 50.25 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Head Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century bronze sculpture of the head Marble base is. Vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Head Sculpture
Mid Century Head Sculpture
H 15 in W 6 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Spanish Chandelier
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Spanish chandelier. Clean lines, compact size.
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid Century Armchair Boucle Fabric
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Midcentury modern is a design style that arrived in the mid-20th century. Defined by simple
Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Armchair Boucle Fabric
Mid Century Armchair Boucle Fabric
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Curved Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern sofa with rounded back, in a Vladimir Kagan style. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Curved Sofa
Mid-Century Curved Sofa
H 30.5 in W 93 in D 45 in
Mid Century Brass Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mid century Pablo Picasso style brass candlesticks.
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Vintage 1960s American Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass Candlesticks
Mid Century Brass Candlesticks
H 18.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Mid Century Mahogany Mirror
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this mid century mahogany mirror.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Mahogany Mirror
Mid Century Mahogany Mirror
H 23.23 in W 35.44 in D 3.94 in
Mid Century Dry Bar Parchment
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Midcentury modern is a design style that arrived in the mid-20th century. Defined by simple
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Leather, Wood

Mid Century  Dry Bar Parchment
Mid Century  Dry Bar Parchment
H 55.12 in W 33.47 in D 14.18 in
Mid Century Modernist Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modernist pendant from the late 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modernist Pendant
Mid Century Modernist Pendant
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Magazine Tree
By Edward Wormley
Located in Denton, TX
Mid Century Magazine Tree in the style of Edward Wormley. Can also be used for sheet music.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Magazine Tree
Mid Century Magazine Tree
H 21.38 in W 25 in D 21.13 in
Mid-Century Club Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
Pair of mid-century club chairs. Upholstered in blue fabric.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Club Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Club Chairs
Mid-Century Club Chairs
H 31 in W 29 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Wooden Bar Cart
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Danish bar cart with plastic covered brass decorations. Top tray has sun related
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Wooden Bar Cart
Mid-Century Wooden Bar Cart
H 27 in W 30 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Long Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern dresser with nine drawers, curved front, and burl veneer. Please confirm
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Long Dresser
Mid-Century Long Dresser
H 28.75 in W 71.75 in D 19.25 in
Mid Century Backlit Mirror.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Backlit Mirror with Walnut frame and off-white lacquer finish. Italy, 1960's.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Mid Century Entertainment Stand
Located in Alton, GB
Mid Century entertainment stand with glass shelf finished in a white gloss.
Category

20th Century Music Stands

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Entertainment  Stand
Mid Century Entertainment  Stand
H 27.56 in W 41.34 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Teak Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century sled base teak credenza. Measure: 57.5" Rare curved teak credenza with pedestal feet
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Credenza
Mid Century Teak Credenza
H 27.5 in W 57.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern slat bench or coffee table in black. Tapered legs with brass caps. Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Slat Bench
Mid-Century Slat Bench
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid Century Desk / Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century polished metal two drawer desk / table with wood top.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Desk / Table
Mid Century Desk / Table
H 30.5 in W 98 in D 49 in
Mid-Century Arc Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern three arm arc lamp in a polished brass finish. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Arc Lamp
Mid-Century Arc Lamp
H 80 in W 52.5 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Ribbed Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4000 ribbed Mid-Century Modern chrome pendant. 4 internal lights
Category

Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office chairs with swivel action. Polished chrome base with covered seat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Swivel Chairs
Mid-Century Swivel Chairs
H 30 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Rosewood Mid-Century Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern credenza with sliding doors. Open cabinet storage with shelf capability
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Mid-Century Cabinet
Rosewood Mid-Century Cabinet
H 29.75 in W 70.75 in D 18.5 in
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Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century you’re looking for. Each mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 414092 options for an antique or vintage mid century now, or shop our selection of 9918 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Knoll and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century?

Prices for a mid century start at $1 and top out at $3,500,000 with the average selling for $2,404.
Questions About Mid Century
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.