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United Midcentury Diamond Walnut Nightstand
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United midcentury diamond walnut nightstand. This nightstand measures: 23.25 wide x 16 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

  • United Midcentury Diamond Walnut Nightstand
  • United Midcentury Diamond Walnut Nightstand
  • United Midcentury Diamond Walnut Nightstand
  • United Midcentury Diamond Walnut Nightstand
H 24.75 in. W 23.25 in. D 16 in.
United Mid Century Tiki Brutalist Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United mid century Tiki Brutalist highboy dresser This dresser measures: 41 wide x 19 deep x 54
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

United Mid Century Tiki Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Mid Century Tiki Walnut Lowboy Dresser The dresser measures: 69 wide x 20 deep x 33
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

United Midcentury Walnut and Leather Top Desk
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United midcentury walnut and leather top desk This desk measures: 52 wide x 24 deep x 29.5 high
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

United Mid-Century Diamond 8 Drawer Walnut Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United mid century diamond 8 drawer walnut highboy dresser. This dresser measures: 40 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

United Midcentury Diamond Walnut Lowboy 9 Drawer Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United midcentury diamond walnut lowboy 9 drawer dresser. This lowboy measures: 62 wide x 19
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

United Furniture Mid Century Brutalist Nightstand
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture mid century brutalist nightstand This nightstand measures: 27 wide x 17 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Custom made with integrated legs into the body of the mohair midcentury style bench. Upholstered in rich charcoal mohair, with buttons and seaming. This bench is available immediatel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Nickel

  • Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
  • Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
  • Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
  • Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
H 18 in. W 48 in. D 18 in.
Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Custom integrated leg mohair midcentury style bench, in rich dark charcoal mohair, with buttons and seaming. With chrome legs. This bench was made custom for local designer, was ord...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

  • Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
  • Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
  • Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
  • Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
H 18 in. W 48 in. D 18 in.
United Furniture Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 42 wide x 19 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

United Furniture Mid Century Diamond Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture mid century diamond highboy dresser This dresser measures: 44.25 wide x 20 deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut United Double Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in San Jose, CA
Classic American vintage dresser in walnut manufactured by United Furniture Corporation, c. 1960's
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

  • Mid-Century Modern Walnut United Double Dresser
  • Mid-Century Modern Walnut United Double Dresser
  • Mid-Century Modern Walnut United Double Dresser
  • Mid-Century Modern Walnut United Double Dresser
H 31.25 in. W 60.13 in. D 19 in.
United Furniture Mid Century Walnut King Headboard
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture Mid Century walnut king headboard Headboard measures: 80 wide x 3 deep x 36 high
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Walnut

United Furniture Diamond Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture Diamond mid century walnut highboy dresser This highboy measures: 44 wide x 20
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

United Tiki Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Tiki Brutalist mid century walnut queen headboard This headboard measures: 60 wide x 1.75
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

United Tiki Brutalist Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Tiki Brutalist Mid Century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser This lowboy measures: 74 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

United Furniture Mid Century Walnut and Cane Queen Headboard
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United furniture mid century walnut and cane queen headboard This headboard measures: 60 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Frame Rectangular Mirror by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern solid walnut frame rectangular mirror by United Furniture. Item features solid
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Cons...

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

United Furniture Tiki Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Headboard with Lights
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture Tiki Brutalist mid century walnut headboard with lights This headboard measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Two-Toned Lacquered & Walnut Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern two-toned lacquered & walnut dresser by United Furniture.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

1950s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak United Furniture Chest of Drawers
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak United Furniture Chest of drawers with dovatail joints and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Framed Wall Mirror by United, 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut framed mirror By United Furniture USA, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Vintage Diamond Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut dresser by United Furniture Company, this vintage piece combines radiant natural
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

  • Vintage Diamond Dresser by United
  • Vintage Diamond Dresser by United
  • Vintage Diamond Dresser by United
  • Vintage Diamond Dresser by United
H 30.75 in. W 74 in. D 19 in.
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Diamond Front Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation, Vladimir Kagan
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern black lacquered sculpted walnut diamond front long dresser or
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Midcentury United Furniture Corporation Desk
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Midcentury United Furniture Corporation Desk made in Walnut, recently
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

  • Midcentury United Furniture Corporation Desk
  • Midcentury United Furniture Corporation Desk
  • Midcentury United Furniture Corporation Desk
  • Midcentury United Furniture Corporation Desk
H 31.5 in. W 46.07 in. D 19.3 in.
United Diamond Midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Diamond midcentury walnut highboy dresser. This highboy measures: 72 wide x 19 deep x 31
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

United Diamond Front Walnut Night Stands
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury solid Walnut nightstands featuring a custom dark brown color and satin sheen. Nightstands feature a convex diamond front and 2 spacious drawers.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

  • United Diamond Front Walnut Night Stands
  • United Diamond Front Walnut Night Stands
  • United Diamond Front Walnut Night Stands
  • United Diamond Front Walnut Night Stands
H 24.5 in. W 23 in. D 16 in.
United Furniture Midcentury China Walnut Cabinet
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture midcentury China walnut cabinet. The bottom section measures: 66 wide x 19 deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Midcentury Style Upholstered Armed Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
a showroom sample and available for immediate purchase. Made in the United States.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

  • Midcentury Style Upholstered Armed Bench
  • Midcentury Style Upholstered Armed Bench
  • Midcentury Style Upholstered Armed Bench
  • Midcentury Style Upholstered Armed Bench
H 29.5 in. W 58 in. D 22 in.
Pair of Custom Midcentury Style Hairpin Leg Benches
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom hairpin leg benches, with satin black powder coated iron legs and four inch thick upholstered seats. Shown with 24" x 16" upholstered tops with 14" tall legs with a 18...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair of Custom Midcentury Style Hairpin Leg Benches
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom hairpin leg benches, with satin black powder coated iron legs and four inch thick upholstered seats. Shown with 24" x 16" upholstered tops with 14" tall legs with a 18...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Custom Pair of Midcentury Style Round Stools with Brass Legs
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom midcentury style round stools. Shown with brass legs and wool tops with button and quadrant seaming. Available COM /COL. Can be professionally packed and shipped throu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair Custom Hairpin Leg Benches
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
These are newly made pair of custom hairpin leg benches, with satin black powder coated iron legs and three inch thick upholstered seats. Shown in 24" x 16" x 17" tall in wool uphols...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

  • Pair Custom Hairpin Leg Benches
  • Pair Custom Hairpin Leg Benches
  • Pair Custom Hairpin Leg Benches
  • Pair Custom Hairpin Leg Benches
H 17 in. W 24 in. D 16 in.
United Furniture Midcentury Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United furniture midcentury walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser This dresser is 62 wide x 19 deep x 30
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Century Furniture Mid-Century Burlwood Side Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture mid-century burlwood side table The side table measures: 19 wide x 19 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Century Mid Century Walnut and Cane China Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century mid century walnut and cane china cabinet This china cabinet measures: 52 wide x 16.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Cane, Glass, Walnut

Century Mid Century Burlwood and Brass 4 Door Credenza
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Mid Century Burlwood and brass 4 door credenza This credenza measures: 76.25 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture mid century burlwood and brass lowboy dresser This lowboy measures: 75 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Armiore Highboy
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture mid century burlwood and brass armoire highboy This highboy measures: 48 wide
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Century Mid-Century Burlwood Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century mid-century burlwood brass and glass dining table. This table measures: 60 wide x 40
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Set of 6 United Furniture Mohair Velvet Dining Chairs, Restored
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Mid-Century Modern sculptural dining chairs by United Furniture Corporation. The frames have been
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Sculpture, The Gatherer
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milton, DE
I believe this sculpture to be American but cannot positively identify it. It is Art Deco for sure, in shape, material and form. It is the gatherer during the great dustbowl debacle ...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

  • Art Deco Sculpture, The Gatherer
  • Art Deco Sculpture, The Gatherer
  • Art Deco Sculpture, The Gatherer
  • Art Deco Sculpture, The Gatherer
H 9.75 in. W 7 in. D 5 in.
Vintage United CO. Mid-Century Modern Mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage United CO. Mid-Century Modern mirror Dimensions. 28 W ; 43 H.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard with Display Topper
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Trenton, NJ
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern sideboard with breakfront display top makes an impressive storage
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Facet Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Media, PA
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern wooden dresser with faceted front and diamond shaped handles; maker
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

  • Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Facet Dresser
  • Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Facet Dresser
  • Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Facet Dresser
  • Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Facet Dresser
H 32.25 in. W 41.5 in. D 19 in.
Toledo Desk Chair, Mid Century, United States
Located in New York, NY
Mid century American Toledo desk chair with wood seat and back. Swivel top. Steel base. Recently
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Walnut Diamond Front Headboard- Twin
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Trenton, NJ
The simple yet striking diamond front Mid-Century Modern design of this walnut headboard is
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's Tall Chest by United
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's tall chest Offered is an excellent example of American mid
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Ebonized Chin Hua Mid-Century Nightstands by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Asian inspired nightstands by Century Furniture. Ebonized with brass pulls on drawer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans style Walnut Sculptural Credenza Mid-century Modern
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous sculptural walnut brutalist credenza made by United furniture company. This piece is very
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Diamond Front Walnut Mid-Century Modern Double High Chest Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern diamond front eight drawers high chest dresser cabinet.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

American Mid-Century Modern Geometric Pair of Walnut Nightstands / End Tables
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful pair of midcentury, American walnut nightstands/end tables with geometric doors and great base, circa 1950s. The pair has its original finish very clean we have cleaned and...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 2 Door 3 Drawers Sculptural Dresser Credenza Mint!
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut 2 door 3 drawers sculptural pulls dresser credenza on tapered dowel legs
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Tony Paul Stool, Wicker, Wood, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Roma, IT
he was in contact with many mid-century industrial designers, including Arthur Umanoff, Russell
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Beech

Mid-Century Tony Paul Stool, Wicker, Wood, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Roma, IT
he was in contact with many mid-century industrial designers, including Arthur Umanoff, Russell
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Wicker

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Burled Wood and Walnut Dresser/Sideboard on Sculpted
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long low mid century modern dresser by United Furniture Corporation. -Dovetail joinery -Solid
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Beige Beechwood American Armchair, United States, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair made from solid beechwood, backrest with bars and seat upholstered in tweed.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

United Style Young MCM Walnut Brass Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation, Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
United Style Young Manufacturing mid century walnut and brass gentleman's chest highboy dresser
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Twelve Drawer Dresser by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Art Deco style dresser by century Furniture features brass hardware and heavy, solid construction
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

  • Art Deco Twelve Drawer Dresser by Century
  • Art Deco Twelve Drawer Dresser by Century
  • Art Deco Twelve Drawer Dresser by Century
  • Art Deco Twelve Drawer Dresser by Century
H 30 in. W 76.5 in. D 19.5 in.
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Find many varieties of an authentic united mid century available at 1stDibs. A united mid century — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a united mid century, we have 109821 options in-stock, while there are 2968 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a united mid century — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A united mid century made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made united mid century over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Herman Miller and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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, 2021
    Most 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 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, 2021
    Mid 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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