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Cleopatra Style Vintage Etruscan Bracelet Mid-Century
Located in valatie, NY
large collection of period furniture, art, books, jewelry and decorative accessories.
Category

Vintage 1960s Egyptian Revival Modern Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cleopatra Style Vintage Etruscan Bracelet Mid-Century
Cleopatra Style Vintage Etruscan Bracelet Mid-Century
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H 2.25 in W 2.25 in L 9 in
Brutalist Abstract Sculpture, Gilded Steel and Bronze James Bearden American Mod
By James Bearden
Located in Surfside, FL
midcentury modern craftsman described as “the father of the modern art-furniture movement.” Brutalism as an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Four-Tier Maple Tea Table or Side Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern Art Deco style four-tier maple tea table or occasional side table on casters
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Primavera Wood King Size Bed
By Michael Vanderbyl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern Art Deco style king size bed frame By Michael Vanderbyl for Baker Furniture USA
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Very Comfortable Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Streamline Cocktail Table by Modern Age Furniture Company C.1930’s
By Modernage Furniture Company
Located in Bernville, PA
Art Deco Machine Age Cocktail Table by the Modern Age Furniture Company. Tons of style with curving
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Art Deco Majestic Wall Art Sculpture Piece Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Majestic Wall Art Piece, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Modern Clear Art Glass Vase by Art Vannes, Midcentury Modern Bud Vase
By Art Vannes
Located in Chicago, IL
Singular clear art glass vase made by Art Vannes of France in approximately 1970 in a Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Majestic Wall Art Sculpture Onyx Brass Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Majestic Wall Art Piece, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Brass

Midcentury Wall Decoration Sgrafo Modern, Birds, Teak and Porcelain, 1960s
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare - nice and style decoration - animal motive - storks or herons - marked - representative.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Teak

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Art Deco style dark mahogany round pedestal center table or dining table By
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture Modern Art Deco Primavera Wardrobe Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional modern Art Deco skyscraper armoire or wardrobe dresser. By Charles
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

1970s Modern Op Art
By Victor Vasarely
Located in New York, NY
1970s modern Op Art on glass, with brass frame.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

1970s Modern Op Art
1970s Modern Op Art
H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in
Lavender Furniture
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in Nashville, TN
Francisco. It is part of Francisco's "Modern Decor" series featuring lavishly decorated furniture inspired
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2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Contemporary Modern Wall Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique art piece combines several mediums in a delicate collage of organic materials. Please
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20th Century Unknown Folk Art Contemporary Art

Materials

Twig

Contemporary Modern Wall Art
Contemporary Modern Wall Art
H 20 in W 41 in D 2 in
Surrealist Modern Furniture Study Signed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modern surrealist ladnscape. Oil on canvas, circa 1987. Signed. Image size
Category

1980s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Vannes French Clear Art Glass Vases
By Art Vannes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of clear art glass vases were made by Art Vannes of France in approximately 1970 in a Mid
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Australian Modern Teak Sofa & Armchairs by Parker Furniture, 1950s
By Parker Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Parker Furniture in 1956. Parker has a legacy of creating some of the finest Mid-Century furniture. These
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Curved-Front Night Stands by Young Furniture Co.
By Young Furniture 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Modern Art Chris Di Vincente
By Chris DiVincente
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Esoteric art. One-of-a-kind. Hand torn / sculpted canvas, black + white gesso with thin wood frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

Modern Art Chris Di Vincente
Modern Art Chris Di Vincente
H 52 in W 46 in D 2 in
Mid Century MODERN Walnut BAR / BOOKCASE Room Divider by Stanley Furniture Co.
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern bar / bookcase by Stanley Furniture Company, circa 1960s. This unique piece
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Art Handcrafted Modern String Art
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century artwork handcrafted modern string art depicting 3 cups on a table or a dinner set piece
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Vintage 1950s American Decorative Art

Materials

Cotton

Colorful Modern Collage Wall Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This framed abstract collage features a unique array of textiles, fabrics, and more colored with a wide ranging palette. This mixed-media artwork is framed for hanging in home or off...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Colorful Modern Collage Wall Art
Colorful Modern Collage Wall Art
H 1.5 in W 28.75 in D 34.75 in
Elegant Art Deco Tommi Parzinger End Tables, Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pair of Elegant Art Deco Tommi Parzinger End/Night Tables for Charak Modern. Amazing lines
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Tile Wall Art
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern glazed tile wall art in shadow box frame. This piece can be hung either
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Earthenware

Mid Century Modern Tile Wall Art
Mid Century Modern Tile Wall Art
H 49.5 in W 13 in D 1.75 in
MCM to Modern Founders Furniture Octagon Commode End Table Cabinet Patterns 21
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Founders Furniture octagon commode table or end
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20th Century American Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Dresser with Tambour Door by Art Furn
By Art Furn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Danish Mid-Century Modern dresser by Art Furn. Good-looking teak veneer throughout, with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Balteus Lounge Chair by Palena Furniture
By Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Balteus Sofa Exuding stylish form and comfort, Balteus is a wide-width piece inspired by modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Large Modern Art Chris Di Vincente
By Chris DiVincente
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Esoteric art. One-of-a-kind. Hand torn / sculpted canvas, black + white gesso with thin wood fame
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

Suite of Three Progressive Modern Industries Stamped Artist Art School Stools
By Modern Industry
Located in GB
stamped Modern Industries Product These are a lovely decorative set of midcentury oak stools, they came
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Modern Olympic Style Wall Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful contemporary modern wall art features a unique Olympic style design with three
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern 6-Drawer Teak Dresser by Art Furn
By Art Furn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Blown Red Art Glass Face Masks, México
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Folk Art blown red glass face masks made in México.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Masks

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Modern Fabric Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern hand made shag. It’s can be displayed as is or flipped over.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Modern Fabric Art
Mid Century Modern Fabric Art
H 45.5 in W 72.5 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Sculptural Translucent Bowl by Art Vannes
By Art Vannes
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and sculptural bowl was realized by the fabled French glass making studio- Art Vannes
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Danish Modern Center Table in Solid Teakwood & Ceramic Tiles by Ox-Art, 1973
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful unique center table in solid teakwood with top in ceramic tiles by Ox-Art. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture, Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Cork, Mahogany
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Cork Top Mahogany Dining Table, Johnson Furniture Cork top dining
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Cork

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Tile Top Cocktail Table by Ox-Art
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand crafted tile top teak cocktail table with dovetailed joinery. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Clay, Teak

Reclaimed Mid Century Modern Abstract Wall Art
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed mid century modern abstract wall art. This abstract modernist artwork piece creates an
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Graphic Textile Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern graphic Textile wall art.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric

16 piece miniature modernist furniture set, Netherlands 1920s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 16 highly original miniature furniture. It consist of a dining table with 4 chairs, 2 beds
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Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Toys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Organic Modern Fiber Art Wall Hanging, 1970s
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine fiber art wall hanging made of wool, cotton, wood and natural fibers. Organic Modern crafts
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by Art Furn Set of 6
By Art Furn
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian modern Danish rosewood dining chairs by Art Furn including 4 side and 2
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Modern Art Abstract Oil Painting by Chuang Che
By Chuang Che
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern art oil painting circa 1978 by Chuang Che. born 1934. Abstract splashes on canvas 49" x 36
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Vintage 1970s Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

Emerald Plus Sideboard Design for Capella Furniture
Located in İnegöl, TR
the earth. The perfect harmony of minimal and modern lines is the most prominent feature of this
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish American Classical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modern New York Skyline Mirrored Wall Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish vintage modern wall art features mixed metal, acrylic, and mirror to create a New York
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Vintage 1980s Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Mirror

1940s Eliel Saarinen Ebonized Dresser Art Deco Johnson Furniture Co
By Eliel Saarinen, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury modern dresser designed by Eliel Saarinen Johnson Furniture Co. Ebonized oakwood
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Aluminum, Zinc

LOUIS ICART Art Deco Etching " Modern Eve ", Art Deco, signed and dated 1933
By Louis Icart
Located in leucate, FR
Louis Icart (French, 1888-1950) Modern Eve (H., C. & I. 424), 1933. Etching, drypoint and aquatint
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Modern Japanese Art of Flower Arrangements Book with Obi
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Modern Japanese Art of flower arrangements book presented with Obi A beautiful book covered in silk
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Mid-20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Paper, Parchment Paper, Silk

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Graphic Textile Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern abstract graphic textile wall art.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric

Flemming Brylle Post-Modern Abstract Wall Art, 1993
By Flemming Brylle
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Crisp white Scandinavian wall art plaque "Glacier" designed by Flemming Brylle for Søholm Stentøj
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Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Modern Treason Wall Art Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Treason wall art piece, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint

Modern Unique Wall Art Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Led light Unique wall art piece, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint

Modern Unity Wall Art Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Unity wall art piece, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Art Work by Joseph Roelants
By Jospeh Roelants
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern ceramic tiles Art by Joseph Roelants for Gilliot & Cie, 1948 "The allegorical
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Art Work by Joseph Roelants
Mid-Century Modern Art Work by Joseph Roelants
H 50.01 in W 73.63 in D 3.55 in
Stunning Midcentury Modern Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee Table Base by Ferro Art 1950
By Ferro Art
Located in Lisse, NL
. It will look great in an Art Deco interior, in a Mid Century Modern interior, in some Hollywood
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Treason Wall Art Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Treason wall art piece, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint

Nature Wall Art Decor, Lush Life
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
Lush Life is an art work that brings natural elements into any living space without compromising
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2010s Italian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold Plate

Nature Wall Art Decor, Lush Life
Nature Wall Art Decor, Lush Life
H 20 in W 20 in D 8 in
Modern Art Deco Style Mahogany Settees / Large Chair By Baker Furniture - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Art Deco style settees by Baker Furniture. The backs are an inlaid mahogany. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Mirror Wall Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully crafted vintage modern mosaic wall art piece. Strips of wood encompassed by mirrored
Category

Vintage 1970s Decorative Art

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of modern art furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every item from our selection of modern art furniture was constructed with great care. Find 75169 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of modern art furniture now, or shop our selection of 36760 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of modern art furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of modern art furniture bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of modern art furniture over the years, but those crafted by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Venini and DOOQ are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Modern Art Furniture?

Prices for a piece of modern art furniture start at $0 and top out at $1,369,056 with the average selling for $2,401.
Questions About Modern Art Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The father of modern Indian art is generally thought to be Raja Ravi Varma. Active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, he was the first Indian artist widely known for producing paintings that depicted Indian subjects using the techniques of the European masters. Some of his most famous works include Bhishma on a Bed of Arrows, Bharat Mata, Jatayu Vadham and Lady in the Moonlight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Indian art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-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 22, 2024
    There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs 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 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

  • 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.