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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
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Chrome
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Chrome
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Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Armchairs
Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Birch
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Sofas
Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Glass, Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
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Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dressers
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dressers
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dressers
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Leather, Walnut
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Chrome
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Wood
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Glass, Oak
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil Crayon, Graphite
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Steel
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Upholstery, Cane, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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- Who is the founder of Marni?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Consuelo Castiglioni is the founder of Marni. She started the label in 1994 despite having no formal training in fashion. The headquarters of her company is in Milan, Italy. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Marni apparel and accessories.
- Who is the founder of Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
- Who is the founder of Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024The founders of Kartell are Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly. Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company’s roster of designers. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- Who was the founder of Pop art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024There was no single founder of Pop art, as many artists contributed to the development of the movement. Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the unconventional new style. Although Hamilton and other British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts.
Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent American Pop artist. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Pop art. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024The real founder of Versace was Gianni Versace. He was born in Calabria, Italy, in 1948. His mother was a successful dressmaker who employed more than 40 seamstresses. As a child, Gianni marveled at her workshop, which would become a university of sorts, where he learned the exceptional construction techniques that would be the foundation of his work. In 1972, at the age of 25, he moved to Milan to work in fashion. He launched his first collection and label in 1978, with his older brother Santo managing the business concerns. Soon, his sister Donatella joined the family venture, where she has had a creative role and managed enormously popular ready-to-wear lines such as Versus. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Versace apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yuichiro Hori is the founder of Stellar Works. He launched the company at the Salone del Mobile in 2012. Since then, Hori has partnered with designers such as Neri&Hu, Nendo, Yabu Pushelberg and David Rockwell to create unique furnishings. Stellar Works seeks to reintroduce past collections of classics alongside culturally inspired contemporary signatures. Find a selection of Stellar Works furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Who is considered the father of Pop art is open for debate. Some experts give the title to Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Others may argue that Roy Lichtenstein deserves the credit, as his work drawing from print media helped to define the style. Another potential candidate is Richard Hamilton, whose 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the Pop art movement. Shop a diverse assortment of Pop art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.
- What is a modern home?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A modern home is a style of residential building that was constructed during the modernist design movement of the mid-20th century. Modernist architecture is defined by clean lines, simple rectangular shapes and a lack of ornamentation.
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is modern furniture design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style 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. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.
- Who is the father of modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture is made of many different types of materials. Some modern furniture makers used natural materials like wood for frames and leather and linen for upholstery. Metals, such as aluminum, stainless steel and nickel, were also common, as were some plastics. Explore a diverse assortment of modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish 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.
- Is a shag rug modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Shag rugs and shag carpeting were very popular in American households in the 1960s and 1970s, but they’ve been around much longer than that. This style of long nap rug can be traced back to Ancient Greece and has also been used for a long time in the Middle East and Central Asia. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shag rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Did Picasso found modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.
- 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.