$6,000Sale Price|76% Off
H 33 in W 20 in D 3 in
Rare K. Laxma Goud Batik. Indian Fine Art. Padma Shri. Early Mid Century Modern
Located in Peoria, AZ
studies and the mid century style that was being taught! Completed several years after his studies in
Fabric
$6,500
H 33 in W 20 in D 3 in
Rare K. Laxma Goud Batik. Indian Fine Art. Padma Shri. Early Mid Century Modern
Located in Peoria, AZ
studies and the mid century style that was being taught! Completed several years after his studies in
Fabric
$7,200
W 98 in L 120 in
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Brown and Silver Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
Wool, Silk
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 50 in D 3 in
Wow! 50" MCM Cubist Brutalist Painted Wall Sculpture Orange Art Mid Century
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! MID CENTURY MODERN CUBIST/BRUTALIST PAINTED MULTI-MEDIA WALL SCULPTURE In the manner
Enamel
$1,815
H 23 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Desk Lamp Greta Grossman Atomic Era 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Peoria, AZ
a marvelous lamp that really looks SPECTACULAR! And what a fantastic bit of mid-century design
Metal, Brass
Rug & Kilim x El Gato Gomez Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Green
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, draws on atomic age sensibilities of the mid-20th century. On the Design: Connoisseurs may admire
Wool
Rug & Kilim x El Gato Gomez Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Green
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, draws on atomic age sensibilities of the mid-20th century. On the Design: Connoisseurs may admire
Wool
Rug & Kilim x El Gato Gomez Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Green
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, draws on atomic age sensibilities of the mid-20th century. On the Design: Connoisseurs may admire
Wool
$19,480 / set
H 14.97 in Dm 43.31 in
Set of Four Restored Italian Mid-Century Solid Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Striking Set of Four Restored Italian Mid-Century Solid Brass Sputnik Chandeliers with Beautiful
Brass
$2,400
H 23 in W 16 in D 16 in
Tony Paul Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Saucer Lamp! 50s Atomic Westwood Era
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Tony Paul
Located in Peoria, AZ
" Tony Paul designed some incredible mid century modern lamps and lighting fixtures for Mutual Sunset
Metal
$270Sale Price|50% Off
H 16.5 in Dm 14 in
Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
landing and UFO sightings. Very streamlined version of this iconic, mid-century shape with clean lines and
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Chrome & Glass Art Deco Dispenser With Shot Glasses
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vintage Mid-century Modern liquor dispenser set, in a distinctive Art Deco or Atomic Eames-era
Chrome
$232Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 14 in D 14 in
Vintage Mid Century Post Atomic Age Table Lamp in the style of Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Diego, CA
, Glam, Mid-Century, Minimalist, Brutalist, Boho, Modernist, Coastal, Modern, Scandinavian, Eclectic.
Metal
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski
Wool, Silk
$1,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Sonneman Era 1970s Brass & Walnut
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
clean shaped design the fit and finish are superb! The Scandinavian mid century movement is noted for
Metal, Brass
$7,200
W 98 in L 120 in
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Brown and Silver Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn
Wool, Silk
$7,200
W 98 in L 120 in
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Brown and Silver Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski
Wool, Silk
$10,273
W 97 in L 122 in
Rug & Kilim X Jenn Ski Orange Mid-Century Modern Style Rug, Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim X Jenn Ski Orange Mid-Century Modern Rug with Geometric Patterns Description: This
Wool, Silk
$7,200
W 98 in L 120 in
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Brown and Silver Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Parota Wood & Hand-Forged Brass
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
, atmospheric glow. A statement piece rooted in mid-century modern design. Handmade in Mexico. MATERIALS
Brass
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Multicolor All Over Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9x12 rug from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection, hand knotted in a unique wool and
Wool, Silk
$2,800Sale Price|37% Off
H 31 in W 18 in D 18 in
Monumental Mid Century Brass Tripod Table Lamp! Claw Foot Decorator Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Elegance in Brass! Mid Century Brass Tripod Table Lamp Claw Foot Tripod Base Brass Ball Motif
Metal, Brass, Enamel
$6,500
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Magnificent Modeline Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Table Lamp 1958 Pearsall
By Modeline Lamp Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Peoria, AZ
captures Modeline design at its very best! This is an *incredibly* hard lamp to obtain - a true mid
Metal, Brass
Mid century atomic coat stand, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fabulous XL modernist multicolour atomic coat stand. This remarkable coat stand has 12 coloured
Metal
$6,885
H 54 in W 84 in D 16 in
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Wall Sculpture Attributed to John Reisetter
Located in Redding, CT
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wall sculpture attributed to John Reisetter . Reisetter was
Brass, Iron
$1,700
H 22 in W 18 in D 18 in
Arts & Crafts MCM Burlap Lamp Tripod 1950s Epic Danish Modern Mid Century
By Hansen, Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Arts and Crafts! Magnificent Mid Century Danish Burlap Tripod Lamp One-of-a-kind Circa 1950
Metal
$3,200
W 48 in L 144 in
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Art Rug, Green, Blue Atomic Age Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 4x12 rug from the Mid-Century Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim—a bold reimagining of 1950s styes
Wool, Silk
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall, Walnut, Circa 1950
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century modern American coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished
Glass, Walnut
$3,200
W 48 in L 144 in
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Art Rug, Green, Blue Atomic Age Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 4x12 rug from the Mid-Century Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim—a bold reimagining of 1950s styes
Wool, Silk
$3,500
H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in
Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
LIGHTOLIER MID CENTURY MODERN LYTESPAN 1959 TENSION POLE LAMP! ICONIC 3 GOLD SHADES WITH HANDLES
Metal
$3,200
W 48 in L 144 in
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Art Rug, Green, Blue Atomic Age Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 4x12 rug from the Mid-Century Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim—a bold reimagining of 1950s styes
Wool, Silk
$1,317Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 34.25 in W 16.13 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern Painted Glass Panels Diptych with African Figures
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This captivating diptych—rendered in hand-painted glass—presents a rare and evocative mid-century
Glass, Hardwood
$1,500
H 34 in Dm 24 in
Mid-Century Modern “Spaghetti Lamp” Table Lamp with Spun Acrylic Shades, America
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vibrant mid-century modern spaghetti lamp table lamp, American 1960s, featuring three spun acrylic
Brass
Mid Century Franciscan Starburst 68 pc. Dining Set by George James
By George James
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Starburst collection known as the best china pattern of the Mid-Century period. Called by collectors the
Pottery
$5,200Sale Price|30% Off
H 25 in W 17 in D 17 in
Laurel Lamp Mid Century Modern Abstract 3-Color Angelo Lelli Italian Design 50s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Peoria, AZ
ITALIAN FOR LAUREL LAMP! MID CENTURY MODERN TRI-COLOR ACCENT LAMP! STUNNING DESIGN! CIRCA 1953 A
Metal, Brass
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bespoke Mid Century Modern Brass Laurel Lamp. White Richard Barr Clean Design.
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous! Bespoke Laurel Lamp Mid Century Modern Brass and White Enameled Metal Incredibly Clean
Metal, Brass, Enamel
$17,561
W 119 in L 170 in
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Red and Gold Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 10 x 14 rug in hand-knotted wool, from the Mid-Century Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim. In
Wool
$1,781 / set
H 36.23 in Dm 11.82 in
VINTAGE ATOMIC ERA MID CENTURY INCENSE BURNER STANDS INTERNAL STORAGE FOR BINs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
decorative pair of Mid Century Atomic Era Chrome & Oak framed Incense burners with internal storage
Chrome
$185
H 8.67 in W 20.08 in D 2.37 in
ORIGINAL MiD CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC SPACE AGE WALL MOUNTED COAT RACK SUPER COOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
paint, Atomic Mid Century space age coat rack in white This is a true piece of pop culture from the
Metal
$185
H 8.67 in W 20.08 in D 2.37 in
ORIGINAL MiD CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC SPACE AGE WALL MOUNTED COAT RACK SUPER RETRO
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
paint, Atomic Mid Century space age coat rack in white This is a true piece of pop culture from the
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Chrome 3 Orb Globe Floor Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Chrome three-tiered Orb Globe floor lamp, circa 1970's, lends a Space
Chrome
$12,943
W 107 in L 142 in
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Geometric Blue/Brown Wool and Silk Custom Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
hails from the latest prized additions to their acclaimed Mid-Century Modern collection, a bold custom
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Custom Mid-Century Modern Rug with Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
-Century Modern rug collection. Inspired by 1950s styles, this collection explores atomic age
Silk
Set Of Four Mid Century Ernest Race Antelope Chairs
By Ernest Race
Located in Norwich, GB
Set of four mid century Antelope chairs designed by Ernest Race. Each labelled: Race Made in
Steel
$2,925 / set
H 30 in W 22 in D 24 in
Mid 20th Century Mid Century Dining Chairs by John Keal, Set of 4
By John Keal
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Cerused Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 4 A stunning set
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,250
H 22 in W 15 in D 15 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Green Ceramic Table Lamps by Modernera - a Pair
By Modernera Lamp Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue and Green Sculpted Ceramic Atomic Era Drip Glazed Table Lamps by
Metal
$1,416Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in
Laurel Lamp Richard Barr Monumental Mid Century Modern Brushed Brass Rare Design
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous! Elegant Laurel Lamp Mid Century Modern Brushed Brass Metal Incredibly Clean Design
Metal, Brass
$1,500 / set
H 34 in W 11 in D 11 in
Mid Century Modern Space Age Red Ceramic Beehive Large Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Red Painted Ceramic "Beehive" Large Table Lamps on
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Wool Rug/Tapestry, Constructivist Design, France
Located in Milano, IT
vibrant color palette identify it as a mid-century masterpiece from the Post-Atomic Age design era. This
Wool
$5,800
W 50 in L 122 in
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Beige Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x10 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski
Wool, Silk
$5,800
W 50 in L 122 in
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Beige Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x10 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski
Wool, Silk
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in
Beautiful Free Form Burl Wood Studio Craft Table Lamp, Mid Century Lamp, 1950s
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous Mid Century Free Form Burl Wood Table Lamp Here is a delicious burl wood lamp with
Wood, Burl
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.