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Original Vintage Large Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Wooden Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
mirror makes the object light, which reflects the Scandinavian design of Mid-Century Modern.
This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 42.13 in W 14.57 in D 0.79 in
Large Tall Shield Shape Anodized Aluminum Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Anodized aluminum frame wall mirror. Measures: 50".
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Netter Rattan Flower Burst Mirror Made in Italy
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
create a mirrored wall above a credenza. (Mirrors are also great for making a space appear larger). This
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
H 26 in W 31.5 in D 1 in
Large Quirky Mid Century One Off Designer Wall Mirror A figure of 8 frame
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Quirky Mid Century One Off Designer Wall Mirror
A figure of 8 frame set with hands, the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Large Wall Mirror
Located in Rockaway, NJ
mirror frame. Measures: 84" tall.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Large Danish Modern Wall Mirror in Rosewood + Ceramic Art Tile
Located in Berkeley, CA
: 27.5" wide x 5" deep x 42.5" tall
Condition: In excellent original condition with typical wear for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Teak, Rosewood
Tall Pencil Reed Rattan Geometric Wall Mirror 58.5"H
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Measures: 26.75" x 2" x 58.5" H
Tall Pencil Reed Rattan Geometric Wall Mirror 58.5"H
Introducing
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Reed, Rattan
Large Reclaimed Pine Wall Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Reclaimed Pine Wall Mirror with a Moulded Pine Frame
The Mirror has a simple moulded 5
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Modern Nakashima Style Modern Handmade Large Format Floor Standing Mirror
By Figure Ground, Finn Juhl, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from solid American walnut, the mirror is a portal to another universe. Standing at 6
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Ash, Walnut
Beautiful Large Arch Top Bamboo Midcentury French Riviera Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large midcentury mirror with a bohemian bamboo frame. The frame has an arched top and a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Large 1950s Hollywood Regency Mirror with Etched and Mirrored Glass Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning mid-century Hollywood Regency wall mirror dated January 1956 en verso; the tall
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
H 64.5 in W 43.5 in D 2.5 in
"Signed" Karl Springer Large Brass & Tessellated Stone Wall Mounted Mirror 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, large, tall and very rare 'signed' domed or curved top Mid-Century brass and tessellated
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 60.24 in W 36.15 in D 1.58 in
Palwa Large Midcentury Gilt Brass & Cut Faceted Crystal Backlit Wall Hung Mirror
By Palwa
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning & large tall rectangular vintage 1970s Midcentury gilt brass and crystal wall-mounted
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 40.16 in W 21.66 in D 3.94 in
Hand Carved Italian Wood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Large, 64" tall hand carved Italian Gilt Mirror.
The carving is very well done, and in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian Mid 20th C Silver Gilt Scalloped Edge Wall Mirror, Large Scale
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian large-scale silver-gilt wall mirror with a wide scalloped frame. This impressive mirror, at
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Mirrors by Niels Clausen for NC Møbler, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Niels Clausen, NC Möbler
Located in Asaa, DK
grain.
These tall Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern mirrors are suitable for the hallway, walk-in closet
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
H 43.9 in W 13.98 in D 1.78 in
Large Sunburst Giltwood Oval Mirror by Francisco Hurtado
By Francisco Hurtado
Located in Barcelona, ES
scalloped motif frame.
This mirror was handcrafted at the Mid-Century Modern period in the Hollywood Regency
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Oversized Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage oversized mirror standing at six feet tall featuring a metal and one large/sturdy hanging
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Charles Hollis Jones "Faces" Vanity Mirror in Polished Nickel
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra tall vanity mirror designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the early 1960s.
The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Floor Standing Handmade Large Format Hardwood White Oak Mirror
By Arne Jacobsen, BDDW, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from ash the mirror is a portal to another universe. Standing at 6’+ tall it doubles
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Ash
Rare "Wishbone" Vanity Mirror in Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s.
This is a particularly large example standing 28" tall and double sided so that it can be used
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Mosaic Art ~Birds of Paradise~ Full Length Floor Mirror
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An enormous mosaic art framed floor mirror by the artist Marjorie “Midgi” Rappaport . Measures 6
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass
Karl Springer Style Lacquered Large Mirror with Wall Shelf, 1990
By Karl Springer
Located in Westport, CT
Karl Springer style large off-white lacquered octagon beveled mirror with matching two draw wall
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console M...
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Full Length Pine Wall Mirror with a Moulded Pine Frame
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pine Frame, a good large mirror will always add light and interest to a room and this is a tall one
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Carlina Side table Black by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona, 1902
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
stretchers of wood. They triangulate on the side table and stabilise larger tables with a diagonal crossbar
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
1940's Art Nouveau Meets Art Deco Hall Tree, Mirror With Coat Hooks and Shelf
Located in Culver City, CA
Deco mid century modern mirror is ready to bring a whole lot of vintage flair and functional
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Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 73 in W 55 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Tall Chest of Drawers
By Broyhill
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Tall Dresser/Chest of Drawers
Offered is a walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Mirror by American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lowboy dresser by Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
H 32.25 in W 74.75 in D 19 in
Tall Vintage Mirrored Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid-century mirrored room divider makes a beautiful impression in any setting. Please confirm item
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mirror
Franklin Shockey Sculptured Pine 6 Drawer Tall Dresser Mid-Century Modern 1970s
By Franklin Shockey Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
modern bedroom. This model has six large drawers that work smoothly. Light wear with minor scuffs and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 43 in W 34.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Palisander Console & Mirror Set
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Forney, TX
An outstanding and unique Danish modern mirrored console set by Pedersen and Hansen, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Copper
H 61 in W 35.5 in D 13 in
Gold Leaf, Lacquered Wood Swivel Mirror Stand Valet Italian Mid-Century Modern
By Mingazzi
Located in North Miami, FL
This original unusual fabulous Italian Mid-Century Modern Mingazzi tall swivel mirror or valet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 70 in W 20 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Style Fireplace Bar Cabinet
By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Mid-Century Modern Brutalist style sculptural faux fireplace bar cabinet.
Sure to
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Dry Bars
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Wood
Mid Century Retro Wrought Iron Mirrored Hat and Coat Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Retro Wrought Iron Mirrored Hat and Coat Rack
This is a very stylish and heavy
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
1960s Large Hexagonal Rosewood Danish Table Lamp Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall and sculptural hexagonal lamp with unique rich rosewood grain veneer creating a mirrored
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rosewood
Hulmefa Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Bar with Interior Mirror, Shelving & Drawers
By Hulmefa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, large and tall dark teak sideboard with attractively contrasting blonde Interior by
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
H 53.25 in W 82.75 in D 16.75 in
Thomasville Tiki Louvered 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser & Mirror Mid Century
By Thomasville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
classically Mid-Century walnut high-quality construction. The top cabinet houses two doors of sculpted walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 45.5 in W 41.5 in D 19 in
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
Located in New York City, NY
A French sycamore wood tall and versatile highboy / wardrobe/ cabinet.
Its geometric parquetry
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 47.5 in W 61.75 in D 21.75 in
Danish Modern Petite Vanity with Draw Leaf and Mirrored Tray
Located in Freehold, NJ
large blotch on the glass. Seems like perhaps the reflective part of the mirror has been dissolved by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp Attr. Kai Ruokonen, Valaisin Mäkelä 1970s
By Kai Ruokonen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp with a wooden slate shade made by Valaisin Mäkelä oy
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Server Credenza Attributed to Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Nice Mid-Century Modern credenza having a large cabinet bottom and a tall vertical display shelf
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Tall Bar Sideboard U 460 By Jiri Jiroutek For Interier Praha, 1960s
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful tall bar sideboard designed by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha in Czechoslovakia
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Large, Modern "Catalonia" Chandelier in Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting NYC
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
22" tall with a 52" diameter when fully extended. Spun aluminum discs are 12" diameter and 3" deep
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
1960s Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut & Rosewood Sculptural Tall Chest or Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
very practical approach to furnishing any mid-century or modern home.
In good vintage and original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
H 46 in W 40.25 in D 19.25 in
Tommi Parzinger Tall Illuminated Bar Cabinet for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
lights up to reveal a pair of drawers, a large surface, two half shelves in glass, and a mirrored back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
Lightly Restored Broyhill Brasilia Walnut & Brass 8-Drawer Tall Chest or Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic tall chest was built in the 1970s by high-end manufacturer Broyhill for their
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 43.5 in W 54 in D 19 in
Lightly Restored Broyhill Brasilia Walnut & Brass 9-Drawer Long Dresser & Mirror
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
matching mirror. It also features two large doors that open to reveal three more smaller drawers. You are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 70.5 in W 66 in D 19 in
Carlo Scarpa Mid-Century Brown Walnut “Scuderia” Dining Table for Bernini, 1977
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Vicenza, IT
renovation of Venice’s Hotel Bauer and designing a tall building in Padua and a residential area in Feltre
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 51.97 in W 51.97 in D 28.35 in
1980 Italian Vintage Nickel Pair of Tall Silver Color Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
1980s Vintage organic modern pair of huge Venetian leaf-shape murano glass wall lights with Art
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Silver Leaf
H 34 in W 15.5 in D 6.25 in
Exceptional Triple Dresser and Mirror by Unagusta
By Unagusta
Located in South Charleston, WV
Exceptional piece by Unagusta. 64.5" wide, 32.5" tall and 21.25" deep. The mirror is 55.5" wide
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Large Fabio Lenci Floor Lamp
By Harvey Guzzini, Fabio Lenci
Located in South Charleston, WV
proportions make this a lamp ideal for larger spaces and galleries. Our restoration and attention to the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Retro Style French Volcano Orange Cloakroom Mirror Coat Rack Very Stylish 1960s
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Hanging bracket with mirror
The rack has 6 large round hooks, set on asymmetric rods
The piece is good
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 23 in W 17 in D 3 in
Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit
By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
modern Mid-Century Modern starburst door reimagined with solid brass bars and stainless steel. Due to the
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Large Grey Green Danish Glass Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard 1960s
By Per Lütken, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A tall and finely executed hand blown green glass vase by Holmegaard. The vase is signed and marked
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Karl Springer Style Large Lucite Brass and Glass Console / Sofa Table, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Refurbished vintage Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer style huge five foot long (150cm) and tall
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Boho Henredon Standing Dry Bar
By Henredon
Located in west palm beach, FL
” tall, this dry bar brings both style and practicality to mid-century modern, bohemian, or Hollywood
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
1950s Aldo Tura Italian Goatskin and Brass Swan Service Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
covered in Goatskin.
Two Large wheels in front and a small wheel in back. Very easy to move around
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
1960s Lane Tuxedo Bowtie Tallboy
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
- the "Tuxedo" series in the 1960s with this one being a first year production (1960) Large at 42" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Glass Cabinet Attributed to Giovanni Gariboldi, possibly made by Colli
By Giovanni Garibaldi
Located in Milano, IT
very tall chest of drawers, with eight large drawers useful for storing miscellaneous linens. Above
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 74.02 in W 125.99 in D 23.63 in
Studio Simon Granite Brutalist Samo Table in the Style of Carlo Scarpa, 1970
By Studio Simon, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
furnishings and designs for the renovation of Venice’s Hotel Bauer and designing a tall building in Padua and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Granite
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 70.08 in
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Midcentury Modern Large Tall Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the midcentury modern large tall mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, wood and metal, every midcentury modern large tall mirror was constructed with great care. Find 152 options for an antique or vintage midcentury modern large tall mirror now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury modern large tall mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury modern large tall mirror is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury modern large tall mirror over the years, but those crafted by Carlo Scarpa, Palwa and Charles Hollis Jones are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Large Tall Mirror?
Prices for a midcentury modern large tall mirror start at $0 and top out at $39,484 with the average selling for $3,263.
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 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.
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