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Vintage Stanley Mid-Century Modern Credenza Dovetailed Louvered Front Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Stanley Mid-Century Modern credenza Dovetailed Louvered front drawers
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Dimensions. 68 W
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern
By Stanley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 3-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Stanley
By Stanley
Located in Trenton, NJ
This mid-century desk by Stanley Furniture is a beautiful balance of style and function. With its
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Sideboard with Topper, Mfg. by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Distinctive sideboard manufactured by Stanley, featuring a sleek mid-century profile with an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Dresser by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully crafted mid-century walnut dresser by Stanley Furniture, featuring clean lines and a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Stanley Model 404-85 Mid-Century Walnut Dinning Chairs
By Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish pair of 404-85 MCM dining chairs by Stanley. Crafted in warm walnut with comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Coffee Table with Drawer Stanley Furniture
By Stanley
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, mid-century, modern, 1960’s, Danish style, coffee table/ bench, by Stanley Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,108 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Wall Mirror by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid century arched wall mirror made by Stanley Furniture. A wooden frame in oak is richly grained
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Mid-Century Sideboard Credenza Dresser by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stylish 1960s era sideboard/ credenza, dresser by Stanley Furniture. A Minimalist Danish Modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Cabinet by Stanley
By Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage cabinet by Stanley features two large doors that open to reveal spacious storage
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Stanley Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Stanley Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century abstract Drawing by Stanley Mitruk
By Stanley Mitruk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mid-Century abstract pencil drawing, framed and matted, signed by renowned artist S. Mitruk dated 8
Category
Vintage 1950s American Drawings
Materials
Paper, Glass, Wood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Rosewood Dresser by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
skilled craftsmanship with forward-looking design. By the mid-20th century, Stanley had evolved into a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid Century Low Nine Drawer in Walnut by Stanley #1
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk in Walnut by Stanley #1
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
1962 Large Mid-century Abstract Oil Painting, Stanley Landsman "Raven"
By Stanley Landsman
Located in Miami, FL
1962 Large Mid-century Abstract Oil Painting, Stanley Landsman "Raven"
Offered for sale is a large
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Masonite, Paint
1960's Mid-Century Modern Stanley China Display Cabinet Vitrine
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid-century Modern china cabinet for sale. It's in great original condition, and a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$1,119 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Tempera Painting by Listed Artist Stanley Mitruk
By Stanley Mitruk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mid-Century abstract still life tempera painting framed and matted, by renowned artist Stanley
Category
Vintage 1950s American Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Rosewood Dresser by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Walnut Nightstands by Stanley
By Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
materials for a timeless Mid-Century Modern addition to any bedroom. Please confirm item location with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
$2,000 / set
Mid Century MODERN DRESSER Highboy by Stanley Furniture, c. 1960's
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Dresser by Stanley Furniture Co, c. 1960's, offering five deep and spacious
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Low Six Drawer in Walnut by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Round Walnut Coffee Table by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
refinished, this Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Stanley Furniture Co. is a perfect blend of elegance and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern DRESSER + NIGHTSTANDS SET by Stanley Furniture, c. 1960's
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Fantastic and Well Priced Set consisting of Mid Century Modern Dresser and Nightstand Set by
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood
Stanley Landsman (1930-1984) Infinity mirror mounted 1/6 produced mid century
By Stanley Landsman
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Op Art Infinity mirror by Stanley Landsman noted artist in Whitney and MOMA NYC museum collections
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk in Walnut by Stanley #2
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables/Nightstands by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables or Nightstands by Stanley Furniture. Dated 1965
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a superb Mid-Century Modern credenza or sideboard by Stanley. It is mostly walnut with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Mid-Century Walnut Side or End Table w/ Drawers, Nightstand by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Madison, WI
Beautiful high quality designer walnut end table / side table / Accent piece by Stanley Furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Side End "Spyder Table" by Stanley Friedman for Brueton
By Stanley Friedman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous drinks stand, side table by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton. Spyder table is in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Jan Stanley Hiller (b.1918) - Mid 20th Century Watercolour, Beside The Lake
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful study of figures beside a lake with terraced houses in the background. With pen and ink detail. Signed. On watercolour paper.
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Jan Stanley Hiller (b.1918) - Mid 20th Century Graphite Drawing, Grand Old Lady
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed with initials to the lower right. On wove.
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Pair of Stanley Young for Glenn of California Mid-Century Walnut 4-Drawer Bach
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century walnut bachelor's chests with four drawers in descending size with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Mid Century Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Mid Century Chest of Drawers Dresser
This chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Credenza with Topper by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive midcentury piece features a sturady finished walnut construction including a finished back, a credenza with three dovetail jointed drawers with two cabinets on either...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
1970s Stanley Roberts Covered Butter Dish Japan
By Stanley Roberts
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Stanley Roberts Japan covered butter dish stainless steel. Elegant design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stanley William Hayter, Trois Personnages
By Stanley William Hayter
Located in New York, NY
Stanley William Hayter returned to his Paris Atelier 17 from New York, Trois Personnage is a classic
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Intaglio
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Mid-Century Modern Chest in Dark Espresso
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Stanley young for Glenn of California four drawer chest of drawers on tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Stanley William Hayter, Le Beche
By Stanley William Hayter
Located in New York, NY
Black & Moorhead 145. The title, Le Beche, is The Shovel in English. Signed and dated in pencil under image at right.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Intaglio
Stanley's Distinctive Furniture Collection 12-Drawer Maple Dresser Mirror
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful set of Stanley's Distinctive Furniture Collection Maple dresser with Mirror and Chest of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$1,121 Sale Price
25% Off
Stanley's Distinctive Furniture Collection 5-Drawer Maple Chest of Drawers
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful set of Stanley's Distinctive Furniture Collection Maple chest of dfrawers.
Properly
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$1,121 Sale Price
25% Off
Stanley William Hayter, Holiday Card, 1943
By Stanley William Hayter
Located in New York, NY
Black & Moorhead 158. In just the middle inch or so of this image Hayter has managed to draw in a female nude and a horse, with special attention to the head. It was Hayter's custom ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Intaglio
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Service for 12 Stanley Roberts Tiburon Modern Stainless Bamboo Style Flatware
By Stanley Roberts
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful 68 piece, service for twelve, large set of Stanley Roberts stainless steel flatware in
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Wicker Two-Door Storage Side Cabinet
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Wicker Two-Door Storage Side Cabinet
Neasures 22.5" wide, 13" deep and 34" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Wicker
$521 Sale Price
25% Off
Stanley Furniture "Theme II" Line, Midcentury Sculptural King Size Headboard
By Stanley Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
In the style of Erwin Hauer Continua series, sculptural interlocking geometric form king size headboard in original medium pecan finish. The sculptural interlocking hourglass forms a...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Composition
Distinctive Furniture by Stanley vintage 9 drawer Lowboy
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Furniture by Stanley.
Iconic mid century styling.
Walnut and brass.
Exotic, purposeful matched veneer that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$1,125 Sale Price
75% Off
Pair of Single Drawer Nightstands in Walnut by Stanley #1
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton Habana Sectional Sofa
By Brueton, Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton Habana Sectional Sofa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Walnut Bedframe With Storage Headboard- Twin
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern walnut twin-size bed frame embodies the elegance and functionality that
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Stanley Stangren, Modernist Abstract Mixed-Media Collage, circa 1964
By Stanley R. Stangren
Located in New York, NY
used his own pencil, gouache and watercolor drawing with a print cut-outs.
Stanley R. Stangren (1928
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
StanleyAmerican Mid-Century Modern Walnut Geometric Carved Front Sideboard
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut credenza / sideboard with three drawers on the left side, and two
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Stanley Stangren, Abduction of Europa, Modernist Terracotta Sculpture, ca. 1950
By Stanley R. Stangren
Located in New York, NY
with age and use.
Stanley R. Stangren (American, 1928–2014) was an outstanding American jeweler
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Glenn of California Vintage Sideboard Cabinet by Stanley Young / Milo Baughman
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Glenn of California vintage sideboard cabinet by Stanley Young. Great scale and proportion. Works
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Wooden Curved Handle Three Drawer Chest
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century blonde wood three drawer chest with curved plywood drawer pulls resting on
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dovetailed 3 Drawer Dresser by Stanley
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned piece with 3 dovetailed drawers and original finish. Mid Century Design by Stanley
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Dresser by Stanley.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage piece has 6 dovetailed drawers, tapered legs and a walnut tone.. Makers mark inside top drawer. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 52 W ; 19...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Stanley Young Cabinet for Glenn of California c1950s
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning early walnut cabinet designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California c1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
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Stanley Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the stanley mid century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each stanley mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. If you’re shopping for a stanley mid century, we have 428 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect stanley mid century — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A stanley mid century, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one stanley mid century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stanley Furniture, Stanley Young and Glenn of California produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Stanley Mid Century?
Prices for a stanley mid century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $1,200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,002.
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 Stanley Mid Century
- 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.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers 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.
- 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, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 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.
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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.
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