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Wonderful Large Mid-Century Modern Shagreen Wood Trim Coffee Cocktail Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern shagreen wood trim coffee or cocktail table
Measures: 36" W x
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Mid-Century Style Shagreen Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Not exactly certain of age. Definitely mid-century in style. In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Grey Faux Shagreen, Coffee Table, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Karl Springer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Grey Faux Shagreen, Coffee Table, 1980s
A large
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 18.25 in W 35.5 in D 35 in
Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Rectangle Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Karl Springer Style ivory faux shagreen coffee table made in America in the 1980.
Very
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Faux Leather, Wood
H 22.5 in W 28 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Large Mid-20th Century Shagreen Photo Frames, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A pair of large mid-20th century shagreen photo frames with silver corners circa 1960.
This great
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Shagreen Geometric Table Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This remarkably scaled and materially stunning Mid-Century Modernist Large Geometric Table Lamp in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Shagreen
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
American Modern Faux Shagreen and Lacquer Game Table, Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern Faux Shagreen and Lacquer Game Table, Karl Springer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Shagreen desk
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen desk by Karl Springer. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Shagreen
R&Y Augousti Midcentury Continental Modern Large Shagreen Vase
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury Continental Modern large sculptural vase finished in beige shagreen. (R&Y AUGOUSTI).
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Shagreen
Shagreen Embossed Modern Bed, Cali King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic modern tempest Finish shagreen embossed leather wrapped California king size bed. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Karl Springer Shagreen Covered Liquor Cart Bar Trolley
By Karl Springer
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Purchased from Karl Springer. We believe it is shagreen printed leather. Smoked glass shelves. 34 1
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer Shagreen & Chrome Executive Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Denton, TX
compliment the chrome. Dark Shagreen top and drawers. A very classy and modern look! Original leather tag
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Black Faux Shagreen Square Coffee / Cocktail Table (manner of Karl Springer)
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century black faux shagreen wrapped coffee table with a square profile and rounded
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Shagreen
H 14 in W 39.75 in D 39.75 in
Maitland Smith Lidded Shagreen Box, c.1985
By R & Y Augousti, Maitland Smith
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Maitland Smith Lidded Shagreen Box, c.1985.
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Karl Springer styled Shagreen Vanity w/ Stool
By Karl Springer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A luxurious three piece shagreen covered vanity set with matching stool having Jacobs coat fabric
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Shagreen, Upholstery, Mirror, Wood
Paul Evans, Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Deep Relief Sideboard, Sculputed Bronze
By Paul Evans
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid Century Paul Evans Deep Relief Sideboard, Credenza or Console Table
Paul Evans handcrafted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Slate, Bronze, Steel
H 31.5 in W 96 in D 20.75 in
Pair of Vintage Black Shagreen Nightstands/Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
covered in black shagreen. Clean lines open style with a single top drawer to each and a brass knob with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Shagreen
Karl Springer Shagreen Side/End Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer Shagreen Side/End Table, 1980. Original
Measures 18” deep 15.25” wide 18.5” tall
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Rare Karl Springer Natural Shagreen Waterfall Coffee Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Karl Springer Natural Shagreen Waterfall Coffee Table, 1980s. Original in great condition
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Karl Springer Style Pink Purple Shagreen Faux Shark Skin Parsons Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Karl Springer Style Pink Purple Shagreen Faux Shark Skin Parsons Style
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Karl Springer Tessellated Stone Box with Shagreen Interior
By Karl Springer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
example has brass accents and a shagreen interior. There's also a gorgeous wood trim detail on the inside
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Brass
Italian Designer, Small Mirrors, Shagreen, Italy, C. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small shagreen wall mirrors designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shagreen, Mirror
Italian Designer, Small Mirrors, Shagreen, Italy, C. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small shagreen wall mirrors designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shagreen, Mirror
Signed Karl Springer Tessellated Stone Box with Shagreen Interior
By Karl Springer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
example has brass accents and a shagreen interior. The box is in very good condition with no chips or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Brass
Italian Designer, Small Mirrors, Shagreen, Italy, C. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 small shagreen wall mirrors designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Shagreen
Shagreen Leather and Wood Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Shagreen embossed leather and wood coffee table. This unique rectangular-shaped coffee table has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ron Seff Shagreen Bone Inlaid Dice Shaped Table
By Ron Seff
Located in Westport, CT
Ron Seff Shagreen and bone inlaid dice shaped table, brass recessed trim base, in original very
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of R&Y Augousti Midcentury Continental Shagreen Wall Hung Candle Sticks
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Queens, NY
Matched Pair of midcentury Continental green shagreen wall-hung candle sticks (R&Y AUGOUSTI
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Shagreen
H 13.75 in W 4 in D 2.25 in
Faux Shagreen Double-Sided Studded Waterfall Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
the sides.
Mid-Century Modern classic design.
In good used condition with some wear to the Console.
F
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Small Mirrors, Shagreen, Mirror, Italy, C. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 small shagreen wall mirrors designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shagreen, Mirror
A Shagreen Veneered "Stack of Books" Side Table, Maitland Smith, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This rare shagreen "Stack of Books" by Maitland Smith functions as wonderful decorative side table
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Oak
Dresser REEF in Shagreen and Shell Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The REEF 3 drawer dresser is made of sea shell marquetry with shagreen decor on the front of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Brass
R and Y Augousti Shagreen and Mother-of-Pearl Vase
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
R&Y Augousti shagreen and mother-of-pearl vase, Paris, 21st Century. In great vintage condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Shagreen, Mother-of-Pearl
Art Deco Style Shagreen Dresser in Watercress Green
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite piece features a rich green shagreen embossed leather, which exudes an air of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Style Shagreen Dresser in Pewter Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite piece features a rich gun metal or pewter grey shagreen embossed leather, which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chinoiserie Oriental Maitland-Smith Shagreen Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Maitland-Smith Shagreen coffee table/signed on bottom.
a couple spots where the shagreen has
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer Style Shagreen and Cream Lacquer Console Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Karl Springer style shagreen and cream lacquer console table. A stunning rectangular console table
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Lacquer
H 34.5 in W 60 in D 20 in
Vintage Faux Shagreen Octagonal Lacquered Box Tessellated Karl Springer Styling
By Karl Springer
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful tessellated octagonal lacquer box with brass banding. Unique faux shagreen design. In the
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 12.5 in W 9.25 in D 6.25 in
Black Lacquer 3 Drawers Shagreen Skin 6' Long Console Sofa Table MINT!
By Robert Springer, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
King Size Walnut Federal Style Gold Leaf Canopy Bed Headboard Footboard MINT!
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Mexican Modern Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modern Coffee Table.
This stunning Mexican mid century modern cocktail table, coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Walnut
Pair of Faux Shagreen 3 Tier Gilt Metal Etageres
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of etageres with faux shagreen shelves and a gilt metal frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Superb "Dome Top Mirror" in Ivory Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and iconic “Dome Top Mirror” in ivory shagreen with bone inlays and outside edge in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Travertine
H 60 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Craft Assoc. Monumental Shagreen, Ebony De Macassar, Parchment & Chrome Table
By Craft Associates
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century monumental dining / conference table with a hollow core frame with dimensional
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 33.5 in W 160.5 in D 50.5 in
Lovely Pair Karl Springer Style Faux Shagreen Pouf Ottomans
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
with faux pink Shagreen upholstery. Good condition with limited signs of wear. Measure at 18"T x 20"W x
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Shagreen, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A shagreen wall mirror produced in Italy, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Leather
Pair Walnut and Shagreen Leather Armchairs by George Reinoehl for Stow & Davis
By George Reinoehl, Stow Davis
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome and solid pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut armchairs designed by George Reinoehl for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Pair of Square Stools in Luxe Silver Shagreen Leather and Walnut Stained Legs
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Crafted with elegance and clean lines of the Mid Century Modern aesthetic, this pair of custom made
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
H 18 in W 19 in D 19 in
Ron Seff Oval Leg Cocktail Table in Lacquered Parchment Framing a Shagreen Top
By Ron Seff
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ron Seff oval leg cocktail table ca. 1985, in lacquered parchment framing a shagreen top with oval
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 17.25 in W 54.25 in D 30 in
R & Y Augousti of Paris Leather Shagreen Clad Vases, Set of 4
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely set of 4 leather clad vases from R & Y Augousti of Paris.
They stand 26-1/2in, 22-1/2in and 13-1/2in tall.
Each is marked on the bottom as pictured.
Condition:
Some warm a...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Leather, Wood
Custom Brass Bed
By On Madison
Located in Pasadena, CA
The Babylon brass bed from the Modern Envy collection by On Madison. Custom poster bed of polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Brass
Small Karl Springer Style Chest on Stand
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Superb small chest on stand in the style of Karl Springer
Beige shagreen and chrome .
Without he
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Four Panel Ribbon Beveled Mirrored Screen
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive and monumental (90” high) four panel Mid Century Modern mirrored screen was created
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Metal
Shagreen Embossed Edelman Leather Console
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom shagreen embossed Edelman leather console with hand forged patinated steel base
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Cut Steel
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Natural Shagreen Waterfall Console, In Stock
By Jonathan Franc
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and natural Shagreen waterfall console, the crystal clear acrylic top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Modern Shagreen Bench by R and Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Hollywood, FL
Overall in shagreen, marked to the underside with bronze tag R and Y Augousti, London.
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Shagreen
French Modern Shagreen Armchair by R and Y Augousti, Paris, 1980s
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
French modern Shagreen armchair by R and Y Augousti, Paris, 1980s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Shagreen
1960s Shagreen Sideboard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very rare and nice sideboard in shagreen and rosewood.
Veneer also behind.
Handles in bronze
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Shagreen
French Modern Shagreen / Chagrin Bench by R and Y Augousti Paris, 1980s
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
French modern shagreen / chagrin bench by R and Y Augousti Paris, 1980s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Shagreen
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 27.96 in
Faux Shagreen Mid Century Ottomans in the Style of John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid Century ottomans recently reupholstered in sting-ray vinyl. Large and substantial with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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Mid Century Modern Shagreen For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern shagreen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, shagreen and metal, every mid century modern shagreen was constructed with great care. Find 123 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern shagreen now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern shagreen — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century modern shagreen bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern shagreen that is appealing in its simplicity, but Karl Springer, R & Y Augousti and Maitland Smith produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Shagreen?
Prices for a mid century modern shagreen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $475 and can go as high as $29,900, while the average can fetch as much as $4,400.
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 Shagreen
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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