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Signed Mid Century Modern Swedish Candelabra
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Mid Century Modern Swedish Candelabra. Classic design to this heavy 7 light candelabra
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron, Metal
Signed Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Oil on Canvas
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Mid-Century Modern cityscape oil on canvas.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large 1970s Signed Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Large signed Mid-Century Modern studio pottery italian style ceramic vase. Signed and date by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Mid-Century Modern 14K Gold, Diamond, & Sapphire Starburst Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed Mid-Century Modern sapphire and diamond ring.
With a large, Old European cut
Category
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Signed Mid Century Modern Style Pottery
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid Century Modern Style Pottery Signed Vanna Yean as pictured.Organic Blue Floral Motifs wrap
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Signed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Oil on Canvas, Ebonized Wood Frame
Shows Normal Wear from Age
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Stoneware Ashtray
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted beautifully glazed Mid-Century Modern curved bowl, Ashtray or catchall by California
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage signed mid Century Modern organic style glazed pottery Vase.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage neutral colored vase is handmade and signed on the bottom. Vintage Condition as pictured
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Curtis Jere A-Z Bookends Signed Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
CLASSIC CURTIS JERE A-Z IRON BOOKENDS.SIGNED C JERE IN NICE VINTAGE CONDITION. SURPRISINGLY HEAVY
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookends
C. Jere Golden Metal Sailboat Signed Mid Century Modern 1982
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This mid-century modern sculpture by C. Jere is a stylized representation of a sailboat, crafted
Category
Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Irving Amen Signed Mid-Century Modern Framed Color Woodcut Print Susan
By Irving Amen
Located in Studio City, CA
artist Irving Amen.
Pencil signed, titled (Susan), and noted "artist proof" (likely a small edition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antonio Prieto Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Large Vase
By Antonio Prieto
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully shaped, relatively large, and sumptuously glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Pedestal Bowl
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeously crafted, beautifully yellow glazed, Mid-Century Modern pedestal bowl by California
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Glen Lukens Signed Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic California Pottery Bowl
By Glen Lukens
Located in Studio City, CA
A unique and rare piece by influential Mid-Century Modern ceramist Glen Lukens whose work has
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Exotic Wood Charger Platter
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, rich wood charger by American master Woodturner Bob Stocksdale.
Signed
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
H 1 in W 11.5 in D 11.75 in
Signed Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Shaped Ceramic Ashtray with Swirled Glaze
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
period Mid-Century Modern style. The ashtray is done with a molded ceramic blank in a biomorphic shape
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.75 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Studio City, CA
Mid-Century Modern/Hawaiian art potters or an eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
H 3.25 in W 8.5 in D 8.6 in
Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeously crafted, beautifully glazed, Mid-Century Modern curved bowl by California master
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.4 in W 5.25 in D 5 in
Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern Ceramic California Pottery Bowl, 1960s
By Raul Coronel
Located in Studio City, CA
any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or beautiful stand-alone accent piece.
Dimensions: 1
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Floral Bowl
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in Studio City, CA
the base.
Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics and pottery collection or a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century Modern California Glazed Studio Ceramic Bowl
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
master potter Beatrice wood.
Signed by the artist on the underside of the base.
Would be an amazing
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Joel Edwards Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl
By Joel Edwards
Located in Studio City, CA
the base.
Would make for a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or eye
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
H 3 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Nude Female Abstract Sculpture
By Albert Leon Wilson
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, quite whimsical, engaging Mid-century Modern abstract female nude sculpture by New
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 16.5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Vase, circa 1950s
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early work (circa early 1950s) by Master Greek-American potter Peter Voulkos.
Signed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Walnut Wood Charger Platter
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
Stocksdale.
Signed, dated (1980) and marked ("Black Walnut from California") by the artist on the verso. The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 1.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.6 in
Haitian Scene #7 Signed Mid Century modern painting, Associated American Artists
By Adolf Dehn
Located in New York, NY
Adolf Arthur Dehn
Haitian Scene #7, ca. 1951
Watercolor gouache, hand signed; framed with AAA
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache
H 13.25 in W 11.25 in D 0.5 in
Eugene Deutch Signed Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase, 1950
By Eugene Deutch
Located in Studio City, CA
glazed vase/ vessel features a dark, rich glaze that drips freely down the inside of the work.
Signed
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Plate Charger
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
bowl.
Signed on base and dated (1961) by Voulkos. This was made during one of his most magical and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Blenko Vase Lilac Glass, Signed, Mid Century Modern 1959-1960
By Blenko Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
-1960.
The vase is signed with sandblasted large Blenko logo on the bottom that was used from the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Harding Black Texas Artist Signed Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Pitcher
By Harding Black
Located in Studio City, CA
ceramic master Harding Black. A perfect combination of form and function.
Signed and dated (1983) by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Italian Silvana Cenci Signed Mid Century Modern Steel Gold Explosion Sculpture
By Silvana Cenci
Located in Surfside, FL
Silvana Cenci, internationally renowned explosive sculptor, died October 1, 2000 at her home in Gray.
Ms. Cenci, who was born in Florence, Italy, before World War II, married Stuar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Steel
Stony Signs, Mid-Century Modern Abstract Woven Tapestry, Textile Wall Sculpture
By Jolanta Owidzka
Located in Wilton, CT
Stony Signs, wool, sisal, copper, 35" x 90", 1978.
This Mid-Century Modern abstract woven tapestry
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
Signed Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase With Water Drop Shaped Cutouts.
Located in Seattle, WA
Signed MCM unique Ceramic Vase. Water drop shaped cutouts. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Joel Edwards Signed Mid-Century Modern Brutalist California Studio Pottery Vase
By Joel Edwards
Located in Studio City, CA
addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 7.75 in
Unique signed Mid Century Modern Abstract painting by renowned American painter
By Thomas Brownell Eldred
Located in New York, NY
THOMAS BROWNELL ELDRED
Untitled Mid Century Modern Abstraction, 1941
Gouache on paper
Hand signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Slim Aarons 'The Beverly Hills Hotel Sign' - Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
of authenticity from the estate.
The sign on the side of the Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset Boulevard
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Lambda
Slim Aarons 'The Beverly Hills Hotel Sign' - Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
of authenticity from the estate.
The sign on the side of the Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset Boulevard
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Lambda
Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
and glaze techniques to create mid-century motifs painted onto hand-thrown pottery such as pots, vases
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Signed Mid Century Modern abstract painting, de-accessioned from Oakland Museum
By Tom Holland
Located in New York, NY
TOM HOLLAND
Untitled Mid Century Modern painting (Oakland Museum De-Accession), 1963
Oil on Canvas
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Permanent Marker
H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 0.5 in
Dora De Larios Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Large Vase
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
-century Modern ceramics or gorgeous eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.
A rare
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
and glaze techniques to create mid-century motifs painted onto hand-thrown pottery such as pots, vases
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Evelyn Ackerman ERA Signed Mid-Century Modern Woven Floral Tapestry Wall Hanging
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic work by famed Mid-Century Modern designer Evelyn Ackerman. Bright and intensely
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Nylon
H 18 in W 18 in D 0.25 in
Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Exotic Wood Bowl Platter Plate
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, rich wood plate by American master Woodturner Bob Stocksdale.
Signed and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Teak Wood Large Art Bowl
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
.
Signed and marked ("Teak from Thailand") by the artist on the verso. The piece radiates in the light
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Teak
Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern Large Heavy Ceramic Pottery Bowl, 1960s
By Raul Coronel
Located in Studio City, CA
addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or beautiful stand-alone accent piece.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern Large Heavy Ceramic Pottery Bowl, 1960s
By Raul Coronel
Located in Studio City, CA
.
Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or beautiful stand-alone accent
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 1.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Abstract Owl Bird Buckle Sculpture
By Albert Leon Wilson
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, quite whimsical, engaging Mid-century Modern abstract owl/bird sculpture/belt buckle
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 4.5 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
Signed Mid-Century Modern Freeform Glass Bowl Studio Piece Colorful Enamel Decor
Located in Miami, FL
Signed freeform vintage blown Art Glass bowl Studio Piece with hand-painted Enamel patches, shapes
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
H 10.75 in W 14.5 in D 12 in
Rude Osolnik Signed Mid-Century Modern Spalted Wood Turned Vessel Bud Weed Vase
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Studio City, CA
wood on the base) and features highlighted wood grain and shades of dark and light areas. It is signed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Wood
Benjamin Glicker Signed Mid Century Modern Clown Portrait Drawing on Paper Frame
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An expressive mid-century modern mixed media color graphite drawing on paper depicting a portrait
Category
Vintage 1960s American Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 10 in W 8.25 in D 0.75 in
Harrison Mcintosh Signed Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Pottery Sake Liqueur Cups
By Harrison McIntosh
Located in Studio City, CA
American West Coast Californian master ceramist Harrison McIntosh who was famed for his Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Mid-Century Modern Vasart Scottish Art Glass Tulip Table or Accent Lamp
By Vasart
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1969 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The lamp is done with a thick pink or cranberry
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Signed Mid Century Modern Skyscraper Table Lamp by Curtis Jere in Mirror Chrome
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large skyscraper table lamp designed by Curtis Jere circa 1971.. It features mirror polished chrome construction with slotted stacked base. Very clean, tested & working, ready for ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 35 in W 18 in D 18 in
Benjamin Glicker Signed Mid Century Modern 2 Clowns Drawing on Paper Framed 60s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An expressive mid-century modern mixed media color graphite drawing on paper depicting a two clowns
Category
Vintage 1960s Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 11.75 in W 14.25 in D 0.5 in
43"H Large Mid Century Modern Nude Bronze Abstract Dancer Sculpture Walnut Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Artist signed Mid-Century modern nude abstract bronze sculpture dancer standing on one leg 43" tall.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
H 43 in W 16 in D 14 in
Cobra Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Fine and decorative cobra oil painting, signed. Mid-Century Modern.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Made Abstract Art Pottery Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Signed mid-century modern, hand-made, abstract art pottery vase features a rustic, high glaze
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Mid-Century Brutalist Welded Iron Rebar Abstract Sculpture, circa 1960s
By Marc Weinstein, Dave Grossman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Signed Mid-Century modern Brutalist / abstract sculpture made of welded iron rebar and steel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Iron
H 16.25 in W 11.25 in D 6.25 in
Mid Century Danish Geometric Abstraction Oil on Board by Johannes Obel, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Original signed Mid-Century Modern 1950s oil on board untitled geometric abstraction.
Framed oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Solo Margarine Enamel Mid-Century Sign
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful bright vintage enamel sign advertising Solo margarine. Belgian - Circa 1940's.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Enamel
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Find many varieties of an authentic signed mid century modern available at 1stDibs. Each signed mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. If you’re shopping for a signed mid century modern, we have 69322 options in-stock, while there are 897 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer signed mid century modern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A signed mid century modern made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made signed mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Curtis Jeré, Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.
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- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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. - 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 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, 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 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, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 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.
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