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Christian Dior Umbrella Stand in Rattan Lucite & Chrome, France 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Barcelona, ES
supplied by Christian Dior Home.
It is comprised of a sheet of lucite with embedded woven rattan/cane work
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Centerpiece in Lucite, Rattan & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Squared serving tray or centerpiece in lucite, brass and rattan in the style of Christian Dior Home
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.19 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Christian Dior Home Lucite and Rattan Barware Wine Coasters
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant barware coasters set was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Barware
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Acrylic, Lucite
Christian Dior Lucite and Rattan Barware Coasters, 5 pieces
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish barware set of five coasters designed by Christian Dior for his Home Collection in the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Barware
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Acrylic, Lucite
Midcentury Serving Tray Wood, Lucite & Rattan Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular serving tray in wood, lucite and rattan in the style of Christian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass, Wood
H 0.79 in W 16.54 in D 12.21 in
Midcentury Ashtray in Lucite, Rattan & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful vide-poche or ashtray in lucite, rattan and chrome in the style of Christian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 1.78 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
(charming patina on the brass) in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 0.99 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Lucite, Rattan & Brass Pen Holder Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pen holder or bowl in lucite, rattan and brass in the style of Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular serving tray in lucite, rattan and brass in the style of Christian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 2.76 in W 19.3 in D 13.78 in
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.19 in W 16.54 in D 11.62 in
Midcentury Round Box in Brass, Lucite & Rattan Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round decorative box in brass, lucite and rattan in the style of Christian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.78 in Dm 3.94 in
Midcentury Decorative Box in Lucite and Rattan Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Perfect desk object or gift idea.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 2.17 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Box in Lucite & Rattan Christian Dior Home Style, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of boxes in lucite and rattan in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Umbrella Stand in Lucite, Rattan and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing umbrella stand in Lucite rattan and brass details in the style of Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 8.86 in D 8.86 in
Christian Dior Lucite, Metal and Rattan Basket Bowl Centerpiece circa 1970
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning centerpiece basket or decorative bowl was designed for the Christian Dior Home
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 3.94 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Magazine Rack in Lucite, Rattan and Chrome Christian Dior style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 9.85 in W 19.69 in D 8.47 in
Midcentury Ashtray Acrylic, Rattan and Copper Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 1.97 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Rattan & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.38 in W 22.25 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Lucite & Rattan Squared Picture Frame Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of squared picture frames in lucite and rattan in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Cane, Plexiglass, Lucite, Rattan
H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 1.78 in
Set of Six Coasters Lucite, Rattan and Silver Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful set of six round coasters in silver 800, lucite and rattan in the style of Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
Chrome Lucite Wicker Rattan Barware Ice Bucket Christian Dior Style France 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Christian Dior. Made in France in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Aluminum
H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Table Lamp in Lucite, Rattan and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
silvered brass in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
A beautiful lamp that is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 16.54 in W 9.65 in D 9.65 in
Pen Holder or Bowl in Lucite, Rattan & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pen holder or bowl in lucite, rattan and chrome in the style of Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Round Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any modern interior.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 2.76 in Dm 19.89 in
Midcentury Vide-Poche in Brass, Glass & Rattan Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan and Aluminium Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
aluminium border in the style of Christian Dior.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
H 1.38 in W 19.49 in D 11.23 in
Serving Bar Cart in Lucite, Brass and Rattan Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing round serving bar cart in lucite, brass and rattan in the style of Christian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Desk Document Holder in Lucite, Rattan & Steel Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful desk document holder in. lucite, rattan and steel in the style of Christian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 2.56 in W 10.63 in D 15.16 in
Midcentury Box in Lucite, Rattan and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large rectangular box in lucite, rattan and brass in the style Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 2.56 in W 7.68 in D 4.53 in
Midcentury Box in Lucite, Rattan and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing little round box in lucite, rattan and brass in the style Christian Dior Home
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cube Ice Bucket in Lucite, Rattan and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Midcentury Basket in Lucite, Rattan and Steel Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing decorative basket in lucite, rattan and steel in the style of Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 5.52 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Midcentury Basket in Lucite, Rattan and Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing decorative basket in lucite, rattan and chrome in the style of Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 8.27 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Christian Dior Home Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely wastebasket was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection circa 1960. The
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 9.44 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan and Chrome Christian Dior Style Home, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 1.11 in W 20.08 in D 16.15 in
Note Pad Agenda in Chrome, Lucite and Rattan Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful note pad holder agenda in chrome, lucite and rattan in the style of Christian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
H 2.76 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Rattan And Woven Wicker Dior Style Coastal Wall Mirror, c. 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Valencia, VC
Christian Dior Home collection. The double-framed structure, combining bamboo cane and wicker weave, adds
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Magazine Rack Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Strong, excellent quality and large capacity
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 8.47 in W 15.95 in D 10.24 in
Midcentury Bowl Centerpiece in Lucite & Wicker Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
3 different sizes:
Central bowl: 28.5cm x
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
H 0.99 in W 11.23 in D 11.23 in
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite Wicker & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any modern interior.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 2.17 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Lucite, Wicker & Chrome Ice Bucket Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing ice bucket in lucite, wicker and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite Wicker & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any modern interior.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 2.17 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Wicker & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any modern interior.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 2.17 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Lucite and Wicker Vase Centerpiece Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any modern interior.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
H 5.12 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Midcentury Lucite and Wicker Vase Centerpiece Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any modern interior.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
H 6.7 in W 13 in D 13 in
Midcentury Box in Lucite, Wicker and Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular box in lucite, rattan and chrome in the style Christian Dior Home
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 2.56 in W 7.68 in D 4.53 in
Picture Frame Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The size of the picture frame inside is 16 cm x 11 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 9.06 in W 11.23 in D 5.12 in
Umbrella Stand in Lucite, Wicker and Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing umbrella stand in lucite, wicker and chrome in the style of Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
H 22.05 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
Midcentury Box in Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large rectangular box in lucite, wicker and brass in the style Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 0.79 in W 7.29 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Ashtray in Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Christian Dior style.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Midcentury Lucite, Wicker and Brass Ice Bucket Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing ice bucket in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Bottle Holder in Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful bottle holder in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
H 8.86 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Centerpiece Lucite, Wicker and Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any modern interior.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 1.97 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Serving Tray in Bamboo & Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
, bamboo and rattan in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
H 2.56 in W 26.38 in D 21.66 in
Midcentury Basket in Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing decorative basket in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 5.52 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Midcentury Basket in Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing decorative basket in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Wicker & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any modern interior.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in
Christian Dior Style Lucite, Vienna Straw and Silver Italian Picture Frame 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
astonishing item was made in Italy during the 1970s following the style of Christian Dior.
This piece is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Silver
H 9.85 in W 9.45 in D 3.35 in
Christian Dior Lucite, Wicker and Brass Placemats or Chargers, 6 pieces
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish tableware ensemble of six placemats was designed for the Christian Dior Interior
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Octagonal Box in Lucite Wicker Wood and Brass Christian Dior Style, France 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Octagonal box in Lucite, wicker and wood with a brass knob in Christian Dior style. Made in France
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Christian Dior Rattan For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic christian dior rattan available at 1stDibs. Each christian dior rattan for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and lucite. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer christian dior rattan, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A christian dior rattan made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made christian dior rattan has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Christian Dior and Dior Home are consistently popular.
How Much is a Christian Dior Rattan?
Prices for a christian dior rattan start at $343 and top out at $3,900 with the average selling for $850.
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 Christian Dior Rattan
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 19, 2024Yes, Christian Dior and Dior are the same. The French couturier Christian Dior founded his eponymous house in 1946. The brand is commonly known as simply Dior.
After seven years as an art dealer in Paris, the Granville-born Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for Robert Piguet, and in 1941, following a year of military service, he joined the house of Lucien Lelong. Just five years later, with the backing of industrialist Marcel Boussac, the ascendant Dior established his own fashion house, at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris.
Dior's New Look — the silhouette introduced by the couturier with his first namesake collection in 1947 — featured gowns characterized by soft, rounded shoulders; a prominent bust; waspish waistlines; and long, voluminous skirts. Dior’s work definitively declared that opulence was in, and his return to a “pretty,” highly feminized style was a direct reaction to years of wartime austerity.
Find 1950s Dior dresses, bags and accessories on 1stDibs. - Who is Christian Dior?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior, born in Granville, France in 1905, was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. His “New Look,” which featured a sensuous silhouette complete with rounded shoulders, a cinched waist and a full skirt, revived extravagance in women’s fashion after the poverty of World War II. Find an opulent collection of Dior pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why is Christian Dior so famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Christian Dior is so famous because he helped to set women's fashion trends of the 1940s and 50s. His designs marked a departure from the simpler looks popular during World War II, with feminine details like longer hemlines, fuller skirts and cinched waists. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Christian Dior apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Christian Dior is famous for his eponymous fashion house. Dior's style is characterized by its elegant, yet conservative pieces, a range of which can be found on 1stDibs.
- What influenced Christian Dior?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior was influenced by his years working as an art dealer and fashion illustrator before finally opening a fashion house of his own. He was initially interested in art and architecture. Prior to his work in fashion design, Dior ran an art gallery with a friend, where he showed the work of Max Ernst, Picasso, Joan Miró and others. In 1946, Dior opened his fashion house and strove to deliver bright fashions for a new era, discarding the sexless utilitarian garbs that had been forced upon people during the war. Three very talented women who worked in Dior’s studio — Madame Raymonde Zehnacker, Marguerite Carré and Mitzah Bricard — are also said to have inspired him. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Dior clothing on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024When Christian Dior died, Yves Saint Laurent took over the French fashion house in accordance with Dior's wishes. Saint Laurent had joined Christian Dior's atelier two years earlier, at the age of 19. He remained the creative director until 1960, following his conscription into the French military and a prolonged illness. In 1962, Saint Laurent established his own eponymous fashion house in Paris. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Christian Dior apparel, bags and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior used natural fabrics in his designs. The most common ones were cotton, silk and wool. Most of the fabrics came from Europe. You'll find a variety of vintage Christian Dior apparel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior apparel and accessories are made in a number of locations. Shoes and ready-to-wear apparel come from factories in France and Italy, while workshops in Switzerland manufacture watches. Parisian ateliers produce all of the French luxury fashion house's jewelry. Sunglasses and scarves originate from Italian artisans. Shop a selection of Christian Dior apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After seven years as an art dealer, Christian Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for French fashion designer Robert Piguet. In 1941, following a year of military service, Dior joined the fashion house of Lucien Lelong. Five years later, he was able to open a fashion house of his own at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. At 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern Christian Dior clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, Christian Dior makes jewelry. The French luxury fashion house offers many fine jewelry pieces, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and wedding and engagement rings. In addition, Dior has a line of more economically priced fashion jewelry. Shop a range of Christian Dior jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some Christian Dior products are made in Germany. The German designers, Henkel and Grossé, were active in the 1950s and onwards. Their designs can be recognized by a “Made in Germany” stamp. Shop a collection of vintage and new Christian Dior bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 19, 2024The fabrics Christian Dior used included cotton, wool and silk. And, in the late 1940s, in an era of rationing materials and wartime austerity, the legendary couturier’s New Look collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in.
Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection, christened “The New Look” by the fashion press in 1947 owing to its novelty, is characterized by soft, rounded shoulders; a prominent bust; waspish waistlines; and long, voluminous skirts. His return to a “pretty,” highly feminized style was a reaction to the miserable years of war, and this cinched-waist, ladylike ideal quickly became the predominant silhouette of the 1950s.
Dior’s skirts could have 40-meter-circumference hems, and outfits could weigh up to 60 pounds. They were cut and shaped like architecture, on strong foundations that molded women and “freed them from nature,” Dior said. Buyers paid to attend his official fashion shows, and his models demurely strolled through a salon in the maison, its interiors bedecked with moldings, sconces and gilt-edged mirrors.
Dior introduced lavish hourglass ball gowns and evening dresses while his Bar Suit comprised an ivory silk-shantung jacket with soft shoulders, nipped waist and padded hips over a voluminous black wool skirt. Rather than rationing, Dior’s ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred.
Find 1950s Dior dresses and other vintage clothing on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Christian Dior shirts generally do not run small. Most people find that they are true to size. However, some shirts feature a more fitted modern cut. For a looser fit, you may wish to buy one size up. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Christian Dior apparel.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Christian Dior bag is vintage, check for a date code inside. Normally, it appears on a stitched leather tag in the lining. If the date is more than 20 years old, the bag is vintage. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dior handbags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior is known for designing a dress style called the New Look in 1947. It had soft rounded shoulders, a fitted waist and a full A-line skirt. It was a dramatic departure from the simpler frocks worn by women during World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Christian Dior apparel.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, authentic Christian Dior scarves are not made in China. Authentic Christian Dior scarves are crafted in Italy and made of premium silk, cashmere and wool. You’ll find a large range of scarf styles, including authentic Christian Dior, from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell if Christian Dior jewelry is real, study the hallmarks carefully. Over the years, the French luxury fashion house has used different styles of markings. If you know roughly when your piece was made, you can compare its hallmarks to images of the stamps on authentic pieces produced around the same time to get an idea of its authenticity. Also, examine hardware like O-rings and clasps carefully. On genuine pieces, the hardware should be well-made and display no visible glue or soldering marks. For help with authentication, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Christian Dior jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An authentic Christian Dior scarf is hand-rolled and hand-stitched. The scarf is rolled in towards the logo and hand-stitched so that the material comes from the back to the front. The pattern should be symmetrical with no irregularities. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Christian Dior scarves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 29, 2024No, Dior does not make nightgowns. A number of the French luxury brand’s vintage nightgowns can be found online from a variety of platforms, and while Dior garments are among fashion’s most collectible items, treasure hunters may be able to track down Dior slip dresses by visiting a favorite reseller’s physical storefront. Find an alluring assortment of vintage Christian Dior slip dresses and other dresses from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Christian Dior jewelry is real gold depends on the type in question. Dior often uses genuine 18-karat gold for its fine jewelry pieces. Fashion jewelry is usually not real gold. Instead, the brand applies a gold-tone finish to a base metal. Silver-tone pieces typically feature the same base metal under a layer of palladium. Find a large collection of Christian Dior jewelry on 1stDibs.
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