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Mid-Century Glass and Brass Nesting Tables by Design Institute America
By Design Institute America
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-century glass and brass nesting tables by Design Institute America
Measures: H 22.25 in. x W
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Brass
H 22.25 in. W 20 in. D 23.75 in.
Mid-Century Brass Etagere by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern bookcase with sliding base. Brass frame and glass shelving.
(Please confirm
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Design Technics Table Lamp
By Design Technics
Located in New York City, NY
1960s modern design technics ceramic table lamp.
Shade for photography only.
Height to light
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1950s. This corner sofa is an eye-catching piece that has all the characteristics of mid modern design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Six Design Institute of America DIA Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome set of six dining chairs manufactured by high quality furniture maker, Design Institute of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in. W 21.5 in. D 24 in.
Set of 6 DIA Brass Cantilever Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 DIA brass cantilever dining chairs with off-white patterned upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Dia Stylish Vintage Chrome High Back Dining Chairs Baughman Style, Set of 4
By Design Institute America
Located in Esperance, NY
Dia stylish vintage chrome high back dining chairs Baughman style - Set of 4.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 40 in. W 16.75 in. D 18.5 in.
Busto Beige Leather Curved Back and Fabric Seat Armchair with Teak-Framed Base
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
a modern contemporary and mid-century designs with materials that add functionality and practicality
Category
2010s Brazilian Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
H 34.64 in. W 36.61 in. D 35 in.
Mid-Century Modern Style Side Table Bronze and Painted Wood by Vivian Carbonell
By Vivian Carbonell
Located in Miami, FL
The 'Django' side table design was inspired by Mid-Century Modern aesthetic of graceful simplicity
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
H 21.5 in. Dm 15 in.
Large & Great Condition 3 Light Mid-Century Modern Glass Flush Mount W Teak Wood
Located in Lisse, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern design ceiling light with teak wood and circular pattern in the glass
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 8.4 in. Dm 23.2 in.
Marbello Design Mid-Century Modern Style Zebra Wood Side Table
By Marbello Design
Located in Esperance, NY
Marbello Design Mid-Century Modern style Zebra wood side table.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Dove Desk or Table Lamp by Barbaglia and Colombo
By PAF Studio, Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A cool post modern design by Barbaglia and Colombo for PAF Studio made in Italy circa 1980's. It
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 20 in. W 5 in. D 30 in.
Modernist Vase Sculpture Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany, 1970
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Produder:
Sgrafo Modern
Design:
Peter Müler
Material:
Pottery stoneware
Age
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
PAF Studio Jazz Table Lamp Design by F.A. Porsche, Milano Italy, 1988
By Ferdinand A. Porsche, PAF Studio
Located in Roma, IT
Jazz desk lamp designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche for PAF in 1989.
Utilizzed in the film Star
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H 23.63 in. W 7.88 in. D 5.12 in.
Trend Armchair, Metal Frame with Checkered Color Fabric and Side in Leather
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
modern contemporary and mid-century designs with materials that add functionality and practicality. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in. W 36 in. D 35 in.
Mid-Century Modern Design Insitute DIA Cocktail Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in West Hartford, CT
have slight wear. This is a DIA, Design Institute of America with the coveted Chinese Chippendale
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Dove Gray Ceramic Table Lamp by Design Techniques
By Design Techniques
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern lamp was realized by the esteemed 20th century maker Design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Dresser, Rift, Low Boy, Storage, Mid Century, Modern, Hardwood, Semigood Design
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
The rift low dresser with six drawers has a hardwood frame, soft closing under mount drawer sets, panel construction and mortise and tenon joinery which makes this the most beautiful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Hardwood
H 27.75 in. W 65.5 in. D 21 in.
Huge Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 32.68 in. Dm 27.56 in.
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sofa Console Table or Desk Return by Design Research
By Design Research
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern rosewood sofa console table or desk return by Design Research.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 29.5 in. W 30 in. D 16 in.
Design Institute of America Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern upholstered Parsons dining chairs
By Design Institute
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 39 in. W 20.25 in. D 28 in.
Model 5005 Mid-Century Modern Steel fireplace from Don-Bar Design
By Don-Bar Design
Located in Berlin, DE
Model 5005 Mid-Century Modern Steel fireplace from Don-Bar Design
A Model 5005 wall-mounted robust
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Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel
H 41.34 in. W 33.47 in. D 17.72 in.
Pair of White Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Armchairs by Ludvig Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Berlin, DE
of Denmark exhibition is often cited as the being pivotal in introducing Danish Modern design to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in. W 26.38 in. D 27.56 in.
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Archi Design Italy
By Archi Design
Located in Munich, DE
A real and rare piece from Flower Power era: highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 15.75 in. Dm 16.93 in.
Dada Industrial Design Mid-Century Modern Italian Steel Dining Table, 1970s
By Dada Industrial Design
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Extremely rare dining table designed by the iconic Italian company Dada industrial design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Steel
H 29.53 in. W 86.62 in. D 43.31 in.
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench Cocktail Table Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant nickel chrome slatted cocktail table and or bench. 5ft long by 16.5 wide provides a bit of glamour to the room. In excellent vintage condition with some minor wear...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 16.5 in. W 60 in. D 16.5 in.
Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Swivel Office Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern red leather swivel office chair. Iconic Mid-Century Modern office chair design
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pablex Modern Midcentury Leather and Iron Tripod Chair Pablo Romo for Ambianic
Located in National City, CA
whipstitch design. Sculpturally clean and simple modern lines.
Designer our very own Pablo Romo of AMBIANIC
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Iron
H 36 in. W 18 in. D 20.5 in.
DIA Design Institute of America Mid-Century Cantilever Design Chrome
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century cantilever design footstool with a curved square chrome tube base supporting a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Tulip Table Lamp by Design Line
By Design Line, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous tulip form table lamp after Laurel Lamp company. It features a yellow powder coated cast aluminum base with mouth blown frosted white glass shades. It takes one standard b...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Glass Vase Red Overlayed Glass, Mid-Century Modern European Design, 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
, inside opaque white. Base with tear-off. Ca 20 cm. Unknown design and maker. Probably Germany in the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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H 8.27 in. Dm 7.88 in.
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Small Desk by Ben Thompson for Design Research
By Design Research, Ben Thompson
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern walnut small desk by Design Research, circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Mirror with Lattice Design, circa 1970s
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern rectangular mirror in solid steel with a chrome finish, attributed to Milo
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Russian Roller Printed Pillow Covers, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
C. and up to mid 20th C.
These textiles used for their caftans, and used as quilt tops and so on
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Design Technics Large Ceramic Incised Lamp Mid Century
By Design Technics
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful incised ceramic lamp produced at the Design Technics studio in the mid-1950s. This lamp
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Egg Shaped Glass Chrome Lamps Bill Curry Design Line
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
feature an all chrome design, and a milky egg shaped glass shade. These shades sit on the rim of the frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Modern Bernhardt Design Mitt Lounge Chair in Green
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Bernhardt Design Mitt Lounge Chair in Aloe Green with White Master Stitching with Matching
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Style Media Storage
By Jorge Elizondo
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Design + Storage + Minimalism = Pelt Credenza.
The pelt credenza showcase an organic yet stylish
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paint
DDD Design Brass Ice Holder Mid 60's
By DDD Design
Located in bari, IT
Ice container in brass and amber plexiglass, internal glass container. Production ddd design from
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Brass
La Barge French Modern Design Oval Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
French Modern design oval brass coffee table with a glass top and stretcher over small hoof feet
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Design Technics Mid-Century Textured Beige Ceramic Table Lamps
By Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century cylindrical table lamps with textured beige ceramic forms resting on a round
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Design Institute of America Chrome and Glass Nesting Tables
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
. Flowing chrome frame with a floating glass table top.
Design borders between Mid-Century Modern and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 22 in. W 20 in. D 27 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, has been restored and reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
designs. Navrátil mainly designed armchairs and chairs, using new materials and technologies. His most
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
No Reserve
H 28.75 in. W 25.99 in. D 25.99 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools in Chrome & Black by Design For Leisure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A well made matching pair of stools made by Design for Leisure circa 1980's. These feature heavy
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
H 39 in. W 18.5 in. D 21 in.
Design Institute of America Mid Century Geometric Etagere
By Design Institute America
Located in Countryside, IL
Design Institute of America mid century geometric etagere
This etagere measures: 42 wide x 16
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Molten Red Orange Table Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modern table lamp was designed by Lee Rosen for Design Technics in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Modern Bar by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully constructed DIA bar featuring bent chrome body with faux marble top and glass shelf, matching stools sold separately.
Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mid Century Moroccan Styled Hanging Brass Lamp
By Modern Aesthetic Design
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very Mid Century styled Moroccan Moorish styled hanging brass lamp with cutout perforated
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Rare Mid-Century Modern Alu Bowls by Ingo Maurer for Design M 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, Design M
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern bowls by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Aluminum
H 1.58 in. Dm 8.67 in.
Design Technics Mid-Century American Ceramic Seafoam Green Glazed Table Lamp
By Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American ceramic table lamp in tapered organic form, featuring an extended brass stem
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 21.5 in. W 7 in. D 7 in.
MCM - Modern Chrome & Glass Etagere Mirrored Back Style Design Institute America
By Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern to modern chrome and glass etagere with optional full-length
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 78.25 in. W 42 in. D 16.5 in.
Design Technics Geolayered Ceramic Table Lamp, C. 1960 Mid Century Art Pottery
By Design Technics
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American mid century Design Technics handcrafted double splayed ceramic table lamp. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mirrors, Pair of Tall Gold Leaf Mirrors, Designed by Area ID, Mid-Century Design
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
local crafts person in the New York area. Based on a 1950s mirror design. We have them in stock.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 49 in. W 22.75 in. D 2.5 in.
Design Technics Incised Ceramic Table Lamp the Manner of Lee Rosen Mid Century
By Design Technics
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Design Technics lamp has the Classic Design Technics artful glaze and uniquely incised design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mirror, Full Length, Leaning, Mid Century Modern, Bedroom, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Full length leaning hardwood mirror. This Mid-Century Modern inspired hardwood full length mirror
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors ...
Materials
Hardwood
H 80 in. W 20 in. D 6 in.
Mid-Century Glass and Brass Nesting Tables by Design Institute America
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cantilever design that is sure to add style and grace to any modern interior. Please confirm item location
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Brass
H 22.25 in. W 20 in. D 23.75 in.
Vintage Hazel Atlas Lotus Autumnal Drinking Rock Cocktail Single Glass
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-Century Modern Hazel Atlas Lotus clear replacement single glass with gold and pink leaf design.
This fun
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed Design, 1960s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bochum, NRW
Italian armchairs, Guglielmo Ulrich attributed design, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern.
Wood structure
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in. W 27.56 in. D 28.35 in.
Mid-Century Modern Danish Designed Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard Made by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern (Scandinavian Modern) Danish teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
H 1.66 in. W 23.55 in. D 11.62 in.
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Mid Modern Design For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid modern design available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every mid modern design was constructed with great care. There are 11008 variations of the antique or vintage mid modern design you’re looking for, while we also have 605 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid modern design 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 modern design made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made mid modern design has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dansk Designs, Design Institute America and Jens Harald Quistgaard are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Modern Design?
The average selling price for a mid modern design at 1stDibs is $2,153, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $250,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests. The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Modern Design
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 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.
- 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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 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 Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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