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Rare Pair TEAK Tambour Mid Century MODERN NIGHTSTANDS by Jorgen Clausen, c. 1950
By Jorgen Clausen
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Rare Pair of Teak Exoskeleton Tambour Door Nightstands designed by Jorgen Clausen Brande
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
H 25.75 in W 28 in D 18.75 in
Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Sideboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1960
Mid century danish teak tambour sideboard
Measures: W 200 x D 46 x H 87cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Buffets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Dresser
By Danflex Systems
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful mid-century modern tambour door dresser, circa 1970’s, by Danflex made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Dyrlund Mid Century Teak Tambour Door Armoire
By Dyrlund
Located in Countryside, IL
Dyrlund Mid Century Teak Tambour Door Armoire
This armoire measures: 49.75 wide x 19 deep x 48.25
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 43.25 wide x 15.75 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-century Tambour Door Teak Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
with mitered corners, features tambour doors with sculpted pulls. The doors open to reveal a birch
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Tambour Door Vanity
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century tambour door vanity
This vanity measures: 49.75 wide x 20 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Tall Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Tambour Cabinet
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for display are paired with a stylish tambour door containing further storage. Sleek tapered legs give
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Vintage Danish Mid Century Low Profile Tambour Cabinet
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza - Pair
Each credenza measures: 43.25 wide x 15.75
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak File Cabinet Credenza Tambour Doors
By Dyrlund
Located in Baltimore, MD
absolutely stunning piece features two sliding Vertical Tambour Doors that open to reveal a finished interior
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Tambour Door Dresser / Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Raleigh, NC
aesthetically and functionally versatile. Tambour doors are on the right and left-hand side of the credenza. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Jacaranda Tambour Door Credenza
By Sibast
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Mid-Century Modern tambour door credenza in jacaranda. Mahogany interior with four
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Jacaranda, Mahogany
Mid-Century Danish Tambour Door Sideboard by Bramin
By Design Bramin
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
: c1960
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Origin : Denmark
Material: Teak
Condition: Excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid century Tambour Door sideboard by Bernard Pederson
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
MID CENTURY TAMBOUR DOOR SIDEBOARD
A lovely mid century danish sideboard with tambour doors
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Tambour Door Fitted Gentlemans Wardrobe - Pair Available
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful mid century fitted wardrobe by Austinsuite. England C1960. We have a matching large
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
H 68.51 in W 35.83 in D 23.23 in
Mid Century Modern Tambour Door Mount Airy Expandable Bar Cart
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Mount Airy Walnut bar cart is a stunning addition to any home's entertainment area. Crafted from high-quality walnut wood, this bar cart exudes elegance and sophistication. Its s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Danish Teak Highboy Dresser Wardrobe tambour door
By Danflex Systems
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful mid-century modern highboy, gentleman’s tall tambour dresser, wardrobe, circa 1970’s, by
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Lowboy Dresser
By Dyrlund
Located in Countryside, IL
Dyrlund Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 71 wide x 17.75
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Danflex Mid Century Teak Tambour Armoire Gentlemans Chest Dresser
By Danflex Systems
Located in Countryside, IL
Danflex Mid Century Teak Tambour Armoire Gentlemans Chest Dresser
This armoire measures: 49 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Kibaek Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
By Kibaek Mobelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Kibaek Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 71 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid 20th century birch tambour sewing box on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual scandinavian birch sewing table on stand circa 1950.
Shaped top with tambour top which
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Birch
Bernhard Pedersen Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Countryside, IL
Bernhard Pedersen Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 82.75 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner President Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Credenza
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner "President" Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Credenza
This credenza measures: 78.75
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Bernhardt Pedersen Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Countryside, IL
Bernhardt Pedersen Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 65 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Large Mid Century Tambour Door Wardrobe England C1960 - Pair Available
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large mid century wardrobe by Austinsuite. England C1960. We have a matching fitted
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
H 68.51 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Cabinet by Hvidt & Molgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Cabinet by Hvidt & Molgaard
2 available. List price is for
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Barney Flagg for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Barney Flagg for Drexel Mid Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 53.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Sideboard by Hvidt & Molgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Sideboard by Hvidt & Molgaard
Above average vintage
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza Tambour Doors Hutch Mint
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak credenza Tambour doors hutch mint.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Lovely John Widdicomb Tall Dresser With Tamboured Doors Mid-Century
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
quality and over the top styling designed by one of the best mid-century modern designers. This piece
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Svend Madsen Style Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Svend Madsen Style Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
This credenza measures: 79.75
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Walnut Tambour Door Credenza by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut tambour door credenza manufactured by Glenn of California in the United States
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Laminate, Rosewood, Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Tambour Doors Sideboard Credenza Falster
By Arne Vodder, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rosewood tambour doors finished back credenza dresser sideboard by Falster.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
American Walnut Mid-Century Modern Tambour Doors Long Dresser Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Medium light walnut tambour doors long dresser credenza.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Dresser with Tambour Doors
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
Elevate your living space with the timeless allure of mid-century modern design embodied in this
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Tambour-Door Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Door Oak File Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish file cabinet, circa 1960's. Double bank tambour door file cabinet with adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Credenza Dresser by Falster Mint!
By Hans J. Wegner, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern tambour credenza dresser by falster mint!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Tambour Doors Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern Long Credenza Buffet Dresser
By Finn Juhl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tambour Doors Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern long credenza buffet dresser.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
H 33 in W 79 in D 18 in
Mid Century Tambour Door Custom Made Wrought Iron Base Low Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Mid Century tambour-door low credenza made of walnut wood and custom made wrought iron
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Danish Mid Century MODERN TEAK Tambour Secretary DESK, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Tambour Secretary Desk, c. 1960's. Incredible profile with hidden
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Kai Kristiansen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Credenza
By Kai Kristiansen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Credenza and Hutch
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
H 56.5 in W 79.75 in D 19 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Credenza Dresser with 12 Drawer
By Dyrlund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Danish modern Tambour door credenza dresser with 12 drawer. Light teak credenza or
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza Hutch Tambour Door Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza Hutch tambour door dovetailed drawers
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Svend Aage Larsen Mid Century Teak Tambour Door Credenza with Hutch
By Svend Aage Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Svend Aage Larsen Mid Century Teak Tambour Door Credenza with Hutch
The buffet measures: 78.75
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features two tambour-doors with carved, recessed handles keeping a clean aesthetic. The doors glide open
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features two tambour-doors with carved, recessed handles keeping a clean aesthetic. The doors glide open
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Kent Coffey Cadence Highboy Dresser with Tambour-Style Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Cadence” Highboy Dresser by Kent Coffey.
In very good restored vintage conditio
Top Tambour
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Tambour Doors Multi Compartment 4 Drawer Shelves Chest
By Dux of Sweden, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Tambour Doors Multi Compartment 4 Drawer Shelves Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
H 52 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid Century Italian Tambour Screen Room Divider in Solid Golden Mahogany & Rosso
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid century italian Tambour screen room divider in solid golden mahogany & Rosso Verona Marble - 5
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Marble
H 55.12 in W 5.52 in D 118.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder - Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Mid-Century Modern veneered bookcase with spacious interior. Sliding glass doors with metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 68.51 in W 59.06 in D 18.51 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut End Table with Tambour Style Doors C1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Danish Modern end stand offers walnut construction in cube form with double tambour
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder, Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Mid-Century Modern veneered bookcase with spacious interior. Sliding glass doors with metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 68.51 in W 59.06 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Record Cabinet or Credenza Tambour Doors
Located in Seattle, WA
This unique vintage mid century modern record cabinet is features tambour doors that slide into the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
H 38 in W 40 in D 18 in
Oak Mid-Century Cabinet with Tambour Door, Storage and Orange Filing Rack
By Nipu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Nipu credenza or office cabinet with sliding tambour door, multiple cubbies and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 36 in W 47.25 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Sideboard with Tambour Doors by Dyrlund, Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in München, Bavaria
was manufactured in the 1960s by Danish premium manufacturer Dylund in Denmark.
The mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
H 33.86 in W 86.62 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Sideboard with Tambour Doors by Dyrlund, Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in München, Bavaria
was manufactured in the 1960s by Danish premium manufacturer Dylund in Denmark.
The mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
H 33.86 in W 86.62 in D 20.87 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza with Tambour Doors and Storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the allure of mid-century design with our exceptional mid-century modern credenza, a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Doors Long Dresser Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern tambour doors credenza dresser.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 75 in D 19 in
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Tambour Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic tambour mid century available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every tambour mid century was constructed with great care. There are 2063 variations of the antique or vintage tambour mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tambour mid century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A tambour mid century made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made tambour mid century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Vodder, Bernhard Pedersen & Son and Dyrlund are consistently popular.
How Much is a Tambour Mid Century?
Prices for a tambour mid century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $24 and can go as high as $179,618, while the average can fetch as much as $3,769.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Tambour 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 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.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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, 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 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.
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