Midcentury Modern Glass Centerpiece
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Midcentury Modern Glass Centerpiece.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Art Glass
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Mid-Century Modern Glass Table Lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Glass Table Lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Frame, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Glass Frame, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Glass Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo Mid Century Modern Glass Coffee Table] Mid-century modern glass coffee tables emerged as popular pieces designed and crafted in the United States.
Category
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Glass Suspension, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Glass Suspension, Italy, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern glass table lamp, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Suspension, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern glass suspension, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage Murano White Italian Venetian Mid Century Modern Glass Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Murano White Italian Venetian Mid Century Modern Glass Water Pitcher. *Price is per pitcher.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass & Lucite Coffee Table
$850Sale Price|41% Off
Mid-Century Modern Glass & Lucite Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Lucite Coffee Table, 1970s, with leather details at corners. 18" H x 53.5" W x 36" D.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Glass Lamp, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern glass lamp, Italy, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Suspension Fontana Arte Style, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Glass Suspension Fontana Arte Style, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Coffee Table
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern glass top coffee table. Featuring sleek black metal beams supported by brass and silver leaf columns.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Mid Century Modern Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Mid-Century Modern glass and lucite sophisticated square coffee table featuring a clear glass top and gently rounded edges for a sleek, modern profile.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Glass Wall Plate from Humppila, Finland, 1960s
By Humppila
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Glass Wall Plate from Humppila, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Table Lamp, Carlo Nason Style, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Glass Table Lamp, Carlo Nason Style, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Bronze Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Bronze Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala.
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Ashtray with Internal Decoration, 1970s
$227Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Ashtray with Internal Decoration, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern glass ashtray with internal decoration, 1970s Murano Italy glass ashtray with internal decoration in shades of gray This is a perfect pocket empty for an e...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Three-Tier Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century modern glass prisms and brass three-tier Camer or Murano style light fixture.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Hollywood Regency Mid Century Modern Glass Lamp on Brass Plinth, 1950s
$100Sale Price|20% Off
Hollywood Regency Mid Century Modern Glass Lamp on Brass Plinth, 1950s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant Hollywood Regency Mid Century Modern glass Lamp on a brass plinth.31” high.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Pendant Lamp, France, 76cm Diameter, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern glass pendant lamp, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Pendant Light, Yellow & White, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian midcentury modern glass pendant manufactured in the 1950s. Bright yellow matte glass top part with brass mount and details. White and clear glass bottom part, partly striped....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl, Marked Baker Furniture
$285Sale Price|61% Off
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl, Marked Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass bowl, Baker Furniture Company.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl by Heiniä Kainalossa for Humppila, Finland, 1960s
By Heiniä Kainalossa, Humppila
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl by Heiniä Kainalossa for Humppila, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila, Finland, 1960s
By Humppila, Pertti Santalahti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl with Floral Design from Humppila, Finland
By Humppila
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl with Floral Design from Humppila, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila, Finland
By Humppila, Pertti Santalahti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vintage Marquis Waterford Red 8" Tango Footed Mid Century Modern Glass Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Marquis Waterford Red 8" Tango Footed Mid Century Modern Glass Bowl. Circa Mid 20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Heavy Mid-Century Modern Glass Candle Holder by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila
By Humppila, Pertti Santalahti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Heavy Mid-Century Modern Glass Candle Holder by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Wonderful Mid Century Modern Glass Wood Console Table Desk Manner Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Glass & Wood Console Table / Desk In The Style And Manner Of Karl Springer
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl with Dove Design Pertti Santalahti Kumela 1960s
By Oy Kumela, Pertti Santalahti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Heavy Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl with Dove Design by Pertti Santalahti for Kumela, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Italian c1970s Mid Century Modern Glass Top Single Travertine Base Console Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian c1970s Mid Century Modern Glass Top Single Travertine Base Console Table
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Glass Jar by Ingrid Glashutte, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Rendered in a moss green and olive palette, the vessel transcends its functional form to become a light sculpture, where reflections shift from every vantage point. Representing Germ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Travertine Coffee Table by Willy Ballez, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern glass and travertine coffee table by Willy Ballez, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Glass & Brass Table Lamp attributed to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Glass & Brass Table Lamp attributed to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Beautiful original Mid Century Modern glass bubble wall lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid-Century Modern glass bubble wall lamp. Great high-quality design with lovely details.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern Glass and Brass Elegant Magazine Holder, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Glass and Brass Elegant Magazine Holder, 1960s, Italy It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass and Marble Lamps
By Frederick Cooper, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern glass and marble lamps Beautiful pair of Italian Hollywood Regency glass and marble table lamps.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy Lamp is in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Swedish Mid Century Modern Glass Top Cube Shape End Side Tables NightStands
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Swedish Mid Century Modern Glass Top Cube Shape End Side Tables Night Stands.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Glass Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Glass Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany By shortening the cable, the lowest height of the lamp can be infinitely adjusted to 55cm, at the moment it is 80cm h...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Top Lucite X Form Butterfly Side End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Top Lucite X Form Butterfly Side End Table.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Pair Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Glass Tops End Side Lamp Tables Stands Mint
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Glass Tops End Side Lamp Tables Stands Mint!
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Metal Flush Mount by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Glass and Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Vases, France, Yellow & Beige
Located in Miami, FL
Add a touch of mid-century modern elegance to your home with this stunning pair of art glass vases.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Table Lamp, Art Glass, Geometric Shade, 1960s
Located in CABA, AR
This exquisite mid-century modern glass lamp epitomizes the era's fascination with sleek, functional design and the innovative use of materials.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Acrylic End Tables Magazine Stands
$5,276Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Acrylic End Tables Magazine Stands
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern glass top acrylic end tables magazine stands.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Beautiful Mid Century Modern glass ceramic wall lamp by Wagenfeld
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in München, DE
A rare Mid-Century Modern glass and ceramic wall lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Milk Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is in good condition, with only two small fleabites, see pictures. Beautiful colors and...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl by Venini, Italy
$493Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl by Venini, Italy
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage well sized Murano hand blown glass bowl. The bowl is fashioned using the famous Sommerso technique, creating clear bubbles in champagne or caramel colour with gold ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is in good condition. Beautiful colors and quality. Dimensions: 6 x 6 cm and 24,5 cm ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glass side table featuring a unique faux wood twist frame and glass top. An interesting piece that would pair well with any rustic motif. Please confirm item location with seller (NY...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Glass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Glass Donut Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Glass Donut Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1960s The lamp is executed in 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulbs.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Wall Lights / Sconces
By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Pair of Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Wall Lights / Sconces in the style of Gio Ponti and Fontana Arte circa 1960-1970.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Body Small Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Body Small Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Mid Century Modern glass ceramic wall lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, BY
A rare Mid-Century Modern glass and ceramic wall lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Cordial Decanter Set, Italian Design, 1960s
By Empoli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful delicate cordial decanter and a pair of cordial glasses. Classic Italian design, simple yet elegant. Ombre coloring with soft yellow to clear. Retains partial foil label.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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Mid Century Modern Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century modern glasses available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, all mid century modern glasses available were constructed with great care. There are 74617 antique and vintage mid century modern glasses for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2222 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century modern glasses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern glasses bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Mid century modern glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by J.T. Kalmar, Venini and Glashütte Limburg are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Glasses?
Prices for mid century modern glasses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern glasses begin at $1 and can go as high as $425,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,937.
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 Glasses
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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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