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Bronze Abstract Modernist Sculpture in the Style of Jean-Pierre Ghysels, 1970's
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
spirit of modernism from the early 70's. Cast out of very heavy bronze.
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Modern Striped Tibetan Square Wool & Silk Rug With Earthy Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
details, resulting in a striped design that captures the spirit of modernism in the 21st century.
This
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Geometric Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug Designed with Orange Rust Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
, resulting in a sleek and elegant geometric design that captures the spirit of modernism in the 21st century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Art Deco Modern Handmade Wool Rug with Ivory and Gray Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
exemplifies the spirit of modernism in the 21st century, making it a truly sophisticated and fashionable
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Modern Ivory Wool Rug with Art Deco Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
design exemplifies the spirit of modernism in the 21st century, making it a truly sophisticated and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Green Art Deco Modern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug with Abstract Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
design exemplifies the spirit of modernism in the 21st century, making it a truly sophisticated and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Modern Hand-Tufted Wool Rug with Blue & Purple Abstract Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
accents. The all-over design exemplifies the spirit of modernism in the 21st century, making it a truly
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp, France 1970's
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
very appealing organic composition and is different in presence from every angle. It conveys the spirit
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Modernist Abstract Sculpture by Grégory Anatchkov, France, 1980
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
. It conveys the spirit of modernism from the late 60’s to early 80’s. Signed on the bronze ‘Anatchkov
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Stamped Edition Padilla Picasso Pottery Conical Face Vases
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the spirit of Picasso's creativity. Each one a conical silhouette that stands 7.5 inches high with a
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
A Pair of Pierre Jeanneret '1896-1967' 'PJ-R-27-A' File Racks, India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Chandigarh. A true masterpiece of furniture design, these pieces embodies the timeless spirit of modernism
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 13 in
Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
, restrained form of this cantilever chair makes it an exemplary design in the spirit of modernism. Today
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Customizable S 43 PVF Cantilever Armchair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
, restrained form of this cantilever chair makes it an exemplary design in the spirit of modernism. Today
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2010s German Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Primitive Milking Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
past, this rustic treasure embraces the spirit of modernism, proving that elegance can arise from the
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Stools
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 LOV Oosterbeek Chairs by J.A. Muntendam, 1920s, Hague School, Modernist
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
that the spirit of Modernism was hanging in the air. De Stijl, Gerrit Rietveld, Mondrian — to name but
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Marquesa Beench by Oscar Niemeyer, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1978
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Houston, TX
portfolio. During the 1940s, a multitude of artists across Latin America, captivated by the spirit of
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer
"Femme Rousse Sur Fond Vert", Albert Bertalan, Original Oil, Green, Figurative
By Albert Bertalan
Located in Dallas, TX
artists are referred to embodied the spirit of modernism.
Albert Bertalan was born on September 21, 1899
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1940s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Board
"Femme Rousse Sur Fond Bleu", Albert Bertalan, Original Oil, Blue, Figurative
By Albert Bertalan
Located in Dallas, TX
referred to embodied the spirit of modernism.
Albert Bertalan was born on September 21, 1899 in
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1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Paper
"Petit Mur En Brique Rouge", Albert Bertalan, Original Antique Green Landscape
By Albert Bertalan
Located in Dallas, TX
the spirit of modernism.
Albert Bertalan was born on September 21, 1899 in Jaszbereny, Hungary. He
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1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bauhaus console table Model B12 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
spirit of modernism and the harmonious blend of art and function. Breuer was also greatly influenced by
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Console Tables
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Sculpture by Paul Lobel RKO Roxy Theatre Rockefeller Center
By Paul Lobel
Located in Rochester, NY
work of designers and craftsmen imbued with the spirit of modernism. The gallery’s inaugural exhibition
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Sculpture by Paul Lobel RKO Roxy Theatre Rockefeller Center
Located in Rochester, NY
work of designers and craftsmen imbued with the spirit of modernism. The gallery’s inaugural exhibition
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 14 in W 46.5 in D 1 in
Pre-War Abstraction - Modernism - Tan Bronze Tope - Nonrepresentational
By Elsie Driggs
Located in Miami, FL
Driggs, following the spirit of the age, has gone up in the air," commented an Art News reviewer.[11
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1930s Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Somnis - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Oil Painting, Modernism
By Noemi Martín
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
the same spirit of times past which speak of our hopes and fears.
And sometimes it feels as though
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Elegance in Time: Catalan Modernism Theater Chair 'Kursaal', c. 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design, this chair is a testament to the artistic spirit of Catalan Modernism.
Crafted with meticulous
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
the Spirit of the Ghetto Screenprint British Pop Art RB Kitaj Judaica Silkscreen
By Ronald Brooks Kitaj
Located in Surfside, FL
R.B. Kitaj (1932-2007)
Spirit of the Ghetto
Original seven color silkscreen on paper
Signature
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1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Espai Interior - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Oil Painting, Modernism
By Noemi Martín
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
the same spirit of times past which speak of our hopes and fears.
And sometimes it feels as though
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rastres II - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Oil Painting, Modernism
By Noemi Martín
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
the same spirit of times past which speak of our hopes and fears.
And sometimes it feels as though
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting Landscape Sitft Klosterneuburg Max Kahrer 1919 Classical Modernism
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Artwork Sitft Klosterneuburg painted by Max Kahrer 1919 Classical Modernism oil on canvas signed
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 20.48 in W 25.2 in D 1.58 in
Curvilineal Four-Seater Sofa in Veneered Tropical Hardwood, Brazilian Modernism
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
, offering a glimpse into the creative and innovative spirit of 1960s Brazilian furniture craftsmanship.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 105.52 in D 31.5 in
Espai Literari XIII - 21st Cent, Contemporary, Figurative, Oil Paint, Modernism
By Noemi Martín
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
the same spirit of times past which speak of our hopes and fears.
And sometimes it feels as though
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lower Manhattan American Modernism NYC Cityscape Social Realism WPA 20th Century
By Jo Cain
Located in New York, NY
Lower Manhattan American Modernism NYC Cityscape Social Realism WPA 20th Century
Jo Cain (1904
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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Oil Painting Landscape Au in Klosterneuburg Max Kahrer 1919 Classical Modernism
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Artwork "Au in Klosterneuburg (paradies)" painted by Max Kahrer 1919 Classical Modernism oil on
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 22.45 in W 23.23 in D 1.58 in
Working Man WPA Social Realism Industrial Modernism 20th Century American Scene
By Jo Cain
Located in New York, NY
Working Man WPA Social Realism Industrial Modernism 20th Century American Scene
Jo Cain (1904
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1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil
YOUR CHOICE, bold colorful, amusement park, coney island, rides, signs modernism
By Philomena Marano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, created the winning poster for the first Spirit of Brooklyn poster competition, and is a master of papier
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Archival Pigment
UN Poster Design American Scene Mid 20th Century Modernism WPA World Peace
By Jo Cain
Located in New York, NY
UN Poster Design American Scene Mid 20th Century Modernism WPA World Peace
Jo Cain (1904 – 2003
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1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Egg Tempera, Board
Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Mid-Century Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
, seamlessly marries elements in the spirit of Midcentury Modern influence. Its sumptuous pile and refined
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Set of 6 modernist french pine chairs, 1970's
Located in LYON, FR
clean, rectilinear lines of modernism, in the purest Bauhaus spirit. We like the contrast between the
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Modernist Drawing, Portrait of a Man
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
quintessence of modernism, shedding the rigid shackles of the balletic form and exploring movement through a
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Gaudi's Floral Symphony: Modern Reproduction of Casa Vicens-Inspired
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, reminiscent of his renowned works in Barcelona, infuse your surroundings with the spirit of Catalan Modernism
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2010s Spanish Jugendstil Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
No Reserve
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.4 in
Pair of Paco Ponte Table Lamp, circa 2022, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
what he liked best. At present he is dedicated to ceramics. Modernism is both a philosophical and arts
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2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Paco Ponte Table Lamp, circa 2022, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
what he liked best. At present he is dedicated to ceramics. Modernism is both a philosophical and arts
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2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Paco Ponte Table Lamp, circa 2022, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
what he liked best. At present he is dedicated to ceramics. Modernism is both a philosophical and arts
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Paco Ponte Table Lamp, circa 2022, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
what he liked best. At present he is dedicated to ceramics.
Modernism is both a philosophical and arts
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Paco Ponte Table Lamps, circa 2022, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
he liked best. At present he is dedicated to ceramics. Modernism is both a philosophical and arts
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Sergio Rodrigues Pair of Moleca Armchair, Circa 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, SP
according with the modernism, bringing the Brazilian identity to his projects, both in the design and
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
"Portrait of a Lady, " Vlaho Bukovac, Croatian Artist
Located in New York, NY
prestigious École des Beaux-Arts. He painted in the spirit of embellished, "sweetened" realism and achieved
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Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Industrial Egg Chairs in Aluminum and Leather, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
segue into winnowing legs before seamlessly transitioning into a convex base. In the spirit of Jean
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Paco Ponte Table Lamps, circa 2022, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
is dedicated to ceramics.
Modernism is both a philosophical and arts movement that arose from broad
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2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 8 Danish Rosewood "Model 142" Chairs by B. Pedersen & Søn
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Bernhard Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace the spirit of organic modernism with these exquisite rosewood dining chairs from Denmark's
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Rosewood
1950's Brazilian Set of 6 Chairs by Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
functional elegance, reflecting the visionary spirit of one of Brazil's most influential artists of the 20th
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Cane
Set of 4 French Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Chairs, Raymond Subes, 1940
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
Modern Neoclassical spirit with legs set in a Curile X-form and with seats and backs cross hatched in a
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 41.5 in W 17.5 in D 22.5 in
Modernist Watercolor Painting, Portrait of a Man, Judaica Rabbi
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
quintessence of modernism, shedding the rigid shackles of the balletic form and exploring movement through a
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Set of 2 Evermore Extensions Walnut 160 by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
modernism into the contemporary dining room or sociable kitchen. The lines of the design are typical of the
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Set of 2 Evermore Extensions Walnut 190 by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Danish modernism into the contemporary dining room or sociable kitchen. The lines of the design are
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Two French Parchment Benches in the Style of Marc du Plantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in New York, NY
exhibiting the influences of French Art Deco, modernism and a sober neoclassical spirit.
The ironwork
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modernist Watercolor Painting, Portrait of a Man, the Rabbi
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
quintessence of modernism, shedding the rigid shackles of the balletic form and exploring movement through a
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
meeting point between modern European ideals and the traditional Indian spirit.
The Chandigarh project is
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Les Pelerins d'Emmaus (The Pilgrims of Emmaus)
By Maurice Denis
Located in Fairlawn, OH
a photograph, as it were, of nature. No, it is a creation of our spirit, for which nature is only
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1890s French School Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
spirit. This low chair, made for the city’s General Hospital Hall but also present in many private houses
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a modern home?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A modern home is a style of residential building that was constructed during the modernist design movement of the mid-20th century. Modernist architecture is defined by clean lines, simple rectangular shapes and a lack of ornamentation.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.
- Is a shag rug modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Shag rugs and shag carpeting were very popular in American households in the 1960s and 1970s, but they’ve been around much longer than that. This style of long nap rug can be traced back to Ancient Greece and has also been used for a long time in the Middle East and Central Asia. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shag rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who is the father of modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- 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.
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Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- Did Picasso found modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.
- 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. - 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2024Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.
Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.
Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
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