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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Dresser. Featuring beautiful protruding diamond shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charming mid-century modern walnut dresser featuring clean lines, rich wood grain, and compact
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hanging Wall Mirror
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut hanging wall mirror.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Jens Risom
Featuring a refinished mid century modern walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair. Featuring a solid wood frame, two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror. Featuring a straight line design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, five
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair. Featuring a solid wood frame, curved
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamp
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamp. Featuring a solid wood cylinder body
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Melchiorre Bega Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet (MELCHIORRE BEGA).
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut and glass side table.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line chest on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut Mirrors
By Paul McCobb, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of large rectangular Mid-Century Modern walnut mirrors.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Magazine Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut slat magazine holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Magazine Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut slat magazine holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek, Mid-Century Modern, walnut side table by Gunlocke features sculpted sleigh legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Accent Table. Featuring unique mid-century curved design. All walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Serving Cart
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Serving Cart. Featuring a straight line design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Dovetail Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser dovetail drawers.
Dimensions. 36 W ; 43 H ; 19 D.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43 in W 36 in D 19 in
Sculptural Leg Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut long dresser with sculpted legs and solid walnut pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Lane Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful vintage Lane Mid-Century Modern walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern walnut wall mirror
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror. It is not
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane Wall Mirror
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane Wall Mirror. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cane, Mirror, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane Wall Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane Wall Mirror. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Headboard
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Headboard. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser expertly restored by Stamford Modern. Features six large
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest with drop pulls. Excellent condition. Gorgeous light
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Good pair of vintage mid-century modern walnut side tables by Heritage. Circa 1970. If you're into
Category
Vintage 1970s Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Wonderful Mid-century Modern Walnut Lattice Gothic Headboard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful mid-century modern walnut lattice 60" gothic style headboard. We have the matching
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39 in W 60.25 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut End Side Table or Nightstand
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet in style of Risom.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen/ Full Size Headboard
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen/Full Size Bed Headboard
Offered is a Vintage Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Burl
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands or end tables
By Henredon
USA, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
$2,995 / set
H 25.25 in W 21 in D 17.5 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut 6 drawer dresser credenza with aluminum handles. Beautiful walnut grain
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut sliding doors cabinet bookcase.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rectangle Two Tier End Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut rectangle side end table in style of Jens Risom or Knoll.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane King Size Headboard
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane King Size Headboard. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Burl Accents Dresser High Chest Mint!
By Paul McCobb, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut & burl accents dresser high chest mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Tufted Sofa
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in Seattle, WA
(Available by online purchase only)
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut teak wood coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17 in W 48 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Sideboard
Located in Baltimore, MD
A classic Mid Century Modern walnut triple dresser or sideboard. This vintage walnut dresser
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Chrome Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Chrome Smoked Glass Coffee Table. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chairs. America circa 1970’s, iconic Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$8,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs. Featuring solid wood frames
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs. Featuring a solid wood frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Hung Head Board, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern walnut wall hung head board. Two sets of parchment doors with brass details
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North York, ON
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gondola sofa. By iconic mid-century modern designer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
$11,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27 in W 94 in D 34.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut 12 Drawers Long Credenza Dresser MINT!
By Jens Risom, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut 12 drawers long credenza dresser MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$7,400
H 32 in W 64 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls'
Brass caps on legs
Chair opening 28.25
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser MINT!
By Dale Ford, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
$4,800
H 46 in W 38 in D 20 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut 3 Drawer 2 Sculptural Doors Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut 3 Drawer 2 Sculptural Doors Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
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Mid Century Modern Walnut For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mid century modern walnut for your home. An item from our selection of mid century modern walnut — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of mid century modern walnut, we have 23811 options in-stock, while there are 782 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of mid century modern walnut you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of mid century modern walnut made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made piece of mid century modern walnut has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Edward Wormley and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Walnut?
The average selling price for a piece of mid century modern walnut at 1stDibs is $2,962, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $168,000 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 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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Walnut
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The 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.
- 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.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, 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, 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 Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 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. - 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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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