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The Modern Priscilla, Magazine Cover, 1916
By Nikolaki Z.P.
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pencil and Oil on Board
Signature: Signed Lower Right
The Modern Priscilla Magazine Cover
Category
1910s The Modern Antique
Materials
Oil, Board, Pencil
Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, Later Printing, 1891
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus. London: George Routledge and Sons, 1891
Category
1890s English Gothic The Modern Antique
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.25 in
Antique Silver Plate Cocktail Spoon
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Its versatile design makes it suitable for a wide range of drinks, from classic cocktails to modern
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Early 19th Century Italian The Modern Antique
Victorian Gold Twin Hearts Diamond Estate Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent combination of 14kt gold, 22 stunning rose cut diamonds, delicate blue and white enamel embellishments, and 6 alluring natural seed pearls make the Victorian Gold Twin ...
Category
1840s Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Wide Mesh Bracelet In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Wide Mesh Bracelet In 18K Yellow Gold
Introducing a stunning Antique Bracelet, meticulously crafted from bright 18k Yellow gold. This bracelet showcases a timeless, Turn of ...
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Early 20th Century Etruscan Revival The Modern Antique
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat Gold Designer 7 Inch Long 0.16 Inch Wide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Jewelry Bracelet, a true testament to timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. This exquisite piece is ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Contemporary The Modern Antique
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.16 in L 7 in
Platinum Art Deco Exquisite 38.00cttw Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with unparalleled artistry and adorned with the most exquisite diamonds, our Art Deco Platinum Cluster Diamond 38.00cttw Bracelet is a testament to timeless elegance. Every a...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco The Modern Antique
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
15.50 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond and Emerald Antique Fashion Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This striking bracelet features 15.50 carats of different cut diamonds in an elegant and intricate design. A full cut marquise diamond set at the center of the bracelet. Green Emeral...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco The Modern Antique
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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W 0.52 in L 7 in
15.50 Carat Total Mixed-Cut Diamond and Emerald Antique Fashion Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This striking bracelet features 15.50 carats of different cut diamonds in an elegant and intricate design. A full cut marquise diamond set at the center of the bracelet. Green Emeral...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco The Modern Antique
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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W 0.52 in L 7 in
Art Deco GAL Certified 24.5 Carat Baguette Round Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet is an original Art Deco piece with amazing quality and craftsmanship. In our opinion, it is one of the best examples of its kind that we have seen. The total weight of ...
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19th Century American Art Deco The Modern Antique
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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W 0.69 in L 7 in
Rare Modernist Art Nouveau Bracelet Silver 14 Karat Gold Barcelona, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Modernist Art Nouveau Bracelet in Sterling Silver with 14 Karat Gold in an exquisite shell or leaf motif design dating to circa 1900-1930 in the Catalan ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Modernist The Modern Antique
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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W 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Modernist Machine Age Art Deco Bracelet Sterling Silver Gold Geometric Barcelona
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Modernist Machine Age Art Deco Bracelet in Sterling Silver with Gold dating to circa 1920-1930 from Barcelona. The Spanish modernist designs are of the highest q...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Modernist The Modern Antique
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
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L 7.25 in
1920s Wide Bracelet with Diamond and Emerald
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful bracelet is finely crafted in platinum with diferrent cut of diamonds weighing approximately total of 48.00 carat.
Original setting and diamonds.
Circa 1920's.
Category
1920s American The Modern Antique
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Yellow and White Gold Deco Mesh Bracelet with Stones
Located in Riverdale, NY
This unusual and elegant 2 tone Deco mesh band bracelet is woven with triangular motifs between bezel set stones. Realized in 14k white and yellow gold, the art deco pattern includes...
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Early 20th Century American The Modern Antique
Deco Channel Set Faux Sapphire Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Channel set faux sapphires give this bangle a sleek look great for stacking. This period Deco piece is set in sterling silver and has intricate hand etching around the shoulders.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco The Modern Antique
Swedish Deco Sterling Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Retro moderne unisex swedish sterling link bracelet from the 1930s. Classic hook and bar closure. Hallmarked on clasp with silver standards.
7.5" x 1"
Excellent condition
7.5" x 1"
Excellent condition
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco The Modern Antique
Materials
Sterling Silver
OLD FINE Original Antique J. THORS 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
By Joseph Thors
Located in Ferndown, GB
FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS DEALING IN 18th /19th CENTURY PIECES. ALSO SOME FROM THE MODERN PERIOD , WE
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19th Century Realist The Modern Antique
Materials
Oil
The Promenade - Etching by P. G. Jeanniot - 1895
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
modern life in Paris.
Category
1890s Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
H 14.18 in W 10.83 in D 0.04 in
French Modern Neoclassical Console in Hand-Hammered Iron
By André Arbus, Jacques Adnet, Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French hand-hammered wrought iron console in the modern neoclassical tradition with
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival The Modern Antique
Materials
Wrought Iron
Attr. to Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Chair for the Purkersdorf Sanatorium
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
, which paved the way for the "Modern." Expertise, see excerpts from a catalogue of an auction at the
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession The Modern Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
To The Painter - Drawing By Pierre Georges Jeanniot - 1904
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
, and died in France. His work often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Early 1900s Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Watercolor, Ink
No Reserve
H 11.03 in W 9.85 in D 0.08 in
The Life of Casanova - Etching by G. Jeanniot - Early 20th Century
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
Geneva, Switzerland, and died in France. His work often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
No Reserve
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
The Life of Casanova - Etching by G. Jeanniot - Early 20th Century
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
Geneva, Switzerland, and died in France. His work often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
The Life of Casanova - Etching by G. Jeanniot - Early 20th Century
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
Geneva, Switzerland, and died in France. His work often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
The Life of Casanova - Etching by G. Jeanniot - Early 20th Century
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
Geneva, Switzerland, and died in France. His work often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
By the Water - Original Etching G. Jeanniot - Late 19th Century
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Late 19th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
H 10.83 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
Antique Map of the Region of Valois by Hondius, circa 1630
Located in Langweer, NL
corresponds to the southeastern quarter of the modern département of Oise, with an adjacent portion of Aisne
Category
Mid-17th Century The Modern Antique
Materials
Paper
The Lady - Drawing in pencil By Pierre Georges Jeanniot - Early 20th Century
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
, Switzerland, and died in France. His work often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Pencil, Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
The Boat - Drawing in pencil By Pierre Georges Jeanniot - Early 20th Century
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
Geneva, Switzerland, and died in France. His work often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Antique Map of the Holy Land with Picture Frame Border
Located in Langweer, NL
corresponding to the modern State of Israel and the Palestinian territories. Originates from 'Nouvelle Theatre
Category
Early 18th Century The Modern Antique
Materials
Paper
The Life of Casanova 4 - Etching by G. Jeanniot - Early 20th Century
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
Geneva, Switzerland, and died in France. His work often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
The Life of Casanova 2 - Etching by G. Jeanniot - Early 20th Century
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
Geneva, Switzerland, and died in France. His work often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
The Life of Casanova 6 - Etching by G. Jeanniot - Early 20th Century
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
Geneva, Switzerland, and died in France. His work often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
The Life of Casanova 3 - Etching by G. Jeanniot - Early 20th Century
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
Geneva, Switzerland, and died in France. His work often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
German Early Modern Pendant Attributed to Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in New York, NY
of the early forerunners of the modern movement.
Height of fixture alone is 23". Piece can
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus The Modern Antique
Materials
Bronze
Study for the Débacle - Drawing by G. Jeanniot - Late 19th Century
By Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Located in Roma, IT
. His work often depicts the modern life in Paris.
Category
Late 19th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Pencil, Watercolor
H 10.63 in W 8.47 in D 0.04 in
"The Prince of Wales on Forest Witch" c1921 by Sir Alfred Munnings (SIGNED)
By Alfred Munnings
Located in Bristol, CT
w/ blind stamp lower left: Fine Art Trade Guild
Copyright, The Modern Art Society (England) Ltd
Category
1920s The Modern Antique
Materials
Lithograph
Where can the police be? - Etching by George Cruikshank - 19th Century
By George Cruikshank
Located in Roma, IT
called the modern "Hogarth" by his contemporaries.
His illustrations of him for the novels of Charles
Category
19th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
H 19.3 in W 13.39 in D 0.04 in
PADDLE WHEELS & SCREW PROPELLERS by Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen, 1864
By Vincent Brooks, Day and Sons
Located in London, GB
Queen. Plate from The Modern System of Naval Architecture (John Scott Russell, 1864).
The bottom of
Category
Mid-19th Century English The Modern Antique
Materials
Paper
H 33.08 in W 42.52 in D 0.6 in
Original Antique Map of the Holy Land with Decorative Cartouche
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative cartouche. The term "Holy Land" usually refers to a territory roughly corresponding to the modern
Category
Late 17th Century The Modern Antique
Materials
Paper
Set of 4 Norwegian Modern Armchairs by Krogenæs, Solid Pine, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Sven Larsson, Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Odense, DK
interior styles. A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Art deco home decor.
A great brutalist object
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Pine
Martin Nyrop Bookcase by Rud, Rasmussen in Oregon Pine, Danish Modern, 1905
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
, therefore this is a unique opportunity to acquire something rare.
A great object, perfect for the modern
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Pine
H 64.57 in W 43.12 in D 16.54 in
Antique Map of the region near Annesley Bay by Wagner, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
the modern day Eritrean city of Massawa. This print originates from 'Record of the Expedition to
Category
Mid-19th Century The Modern Antique
Materials
Paper
Martin Nyrop Bookcase by Rud. Rasmussen in Oregon Pine, Danish Modern, 1905
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
complement many interior styles. A modern, antique, classic, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home decor.
A great
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Pine
H 84.26 in W 36.62 in D 17.33 in
Elegant Misnomer: The Rusty-Brown Bird of Hahn's Legacy, circa 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
-referencing Hahn's work with modern taxonomic databases or historical records that could reveal the modern
Category
1820s The Modern Antique
Materials
Paper
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H 10.24 in W 8.08 in D 0 in
Original Vintage Poster Demon Modern Petroleum Cooking Apparatus Advertising Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Demon The Modern Petroleum Cooking Apparatus Cooks quickly
Category
1920s German Art Deco The Modern Antique
Materials
Paper
H 49.61 in W 36.62 in D 0.04 in
The Queen of Great Britain arriving in Portsmouth 25 May 1662 & The Arrival in L
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Middletown, NY
the image area and repaired with modern, archival mending tape. There are two remnants of archival
Category
Mid-17th Century Old Masters The Modern Antique
Materials
Engraving, Laid Paper
In the Boudoir
By William Ablett
Located in Missouri, MO
ladies, and it is for these images that he is best remembered today. His interpretation of the modern
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco The Modern Antique
Materials
Engraving, Aquatint
Set of 4 Swedish Modern Chairs in Solid Pine, Axel Einar Hjorth Style, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Odense, DK
suited for any interior style. A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Art deco home decor.
A great
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Pine
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
The Circulatory System - De Humani Corporis Fabrica - by Andrea Vesalio - 1642
Located in Roma, IT
human body during the Modern Age.
The "De Humani Corporis Fabrica is commonly considered a major
Category
1640s The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
H 13.78 in W 8.67 in D 0.04 in
Martin Nyrop Cabinet by Rud. Rasmussen in Teak, Danish Modern, 1900-1920
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Odense, DK
complement many interior styles. A modern, antique, classic, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home decor.
A great
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Jugendstil The Modern Antique
Materials
Teak
H 89.38 in W 38.19 in D 18.9 in
The History of Amelia - Rare Book Illustrated by George Cruikshank - 1832
By George Cruikshank
Located in Roma, IT
The History of Amelia is an original modern rare book engraved by George Cruikshank (London, 1792
Category
1830s The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching, Paper
H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 0.2 in
Regence Giltwood Mirror
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The modern mirror plate within stylized foliate carved borders.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French The Modern Antique
Materials
Wood, Glass
Portrait - Etching by L. Vorfserman The Younger after Titian - 19th Century
By Lucas Vorsterman the Younger
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an artwork realized by L.Vorfterman the Youger after Titian, and printed in the second half of the 19th Century.
Original etching glued on ivory-colored paper.
Good c...
Category
19th Century Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Etching
The dancers of the Moulin Rouge Circa 1900 Original Poster - Cabaret - Paris
By Louis Abel-Truchet
Located in PARIS, FR
.
The Moulin Rouge is best known as the birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance. Originally
Category
Early 1900s The Modern Antique
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
H 25.6 in W 33.08 in D 0.04 in
Early 20th Century Antique Brass Judaica Menorah by the Bezalel Academy
Located in London, GB
menorah, made in the early years of the twentieth century, before the modern state of Israel itself. It
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Modern The Modern Antique
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 2.17 in
1895 Original poster by Jules Chéret for the Quinquina Dubonnet - Art Nouveau
By Jules Chéret
Located in PARIS, FR
in Paris on June 1, 1836, was the creator of the modern poster. He studied at the Petite École, the
Category
1890s Art Nouveau The Modern Antique
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
2 Modern Neoclassical Silver & Crystal Pendants / Chandelier, Wiener Werkstatte
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New York, NY
Modern and Neoclassical aesthetics with a lyricism and poetry that is timeless and irreplaceable. They
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession The Modern Antique
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Nickel
The Monk in the Cornfield - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
masterpieces of the Great Masters of Graphics of the Modern Age, whose plates already at the time of Durand
Category
19th Century Old Masters The Modern Antique
Materials
Engraving
H 12.6 in W 17.33 in D 0.04 in
18th Century French Frame with Modern Contemporary Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
form paired with a classic ornament frame. Antique with the Modern, coexisting together. Giving us a
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18th Century French Neoclassical The Modern Antique
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
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Surely you’ll find the exact the modern antique you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Impressionist style, while we also have 4 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a the modern antique from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right the modern antique for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, gray, white and black. Creating a the modern antique has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Thomas Holloway, Jean Jeacques Grandville, Paul Gavarni, Pierre Georges Jeanniot and Gabriele Galantara are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph, etching and paper.
How Much is a The Modern Antique?
A the modern antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $287, while the lowest priced sells for $18 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.
Questions About The Modern Antique
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 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 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.
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