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Semeraro Vase Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Multi-Color Abstract Figure
By Semeraro
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Semeraro vase Mid-Century Modern Italian design multi-color abstract figure.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three German Porcelain Vases, Mid-Century, KPM
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of Three German Porcelain Vases, Mid-Century, KPM
Comprising (from left to right):
- a Parbus
Category
Mid-20th Century German Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery 9" Bulbous Flower Vase Mid Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery 9" Bulbous Flower Vase Mid Century Modern (Unmarked). Circa
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
H 9 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Set of 2 Large Italian Alabaster Vases Mid-Century 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 large Italian alabaster vases Mid-Century 1930s.
Beautiful and unique pieces, found in a
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Vases
Materials
Alabaster
1950s Pair of Polychrome San Marino Vases - Mid-Century Italian Ceramics
Located in Manzano, IT
1950s Pair of Polychrome San Marino Vases – Mid-Century Italian Ceramics
This stunning pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Sammarinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Marble Vase Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian Marble Vase. Vintage Richly Veined Marble Vase with Curved Top. Please watch the video and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Cocobolo Wood Carved Vase Mid-Century Modern
Located in Rochester, NY
Cocobolo carved vase. Beautifully figured wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Wood, Cocobolo
German Fat Lava Vase, Mid-Century 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
ceramics to new levels of artistic expression during the mid-20th-century design boom. This vase, with its
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
German Dümler & Breid Enameled Vase, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
smooth and glossy enamelled part.
Elegant Mid Century decorative object.
Shipping:
D11 H26.5 1 Kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Brutalist Ceramic Pottery Vase Mid Century
Located in Miami, FL
A very large chimney vase. The brutalist decoration is all over with intaglio areas and applied
Category
Vintage 1950s American Vases
Materials
Pottery
Murano Glass Bubble Vase Mid-Century Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Murano glass bubble vase. Made in Italy around 1960. Very nice. Please watch the video and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large Murano glass vase.
Beautiful and rare vase with oval shaped sides and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
1970's Blenko Blown Glass Vase Mid Century
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Blenko glass blown vase beautiful colors retains label , excellent condition circa 1970's .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair Neoclassical Style Painted Wood Vases Midcentury
Located in Rochester, NY
Neoclassical style hand painted wooden vases. Solid wood. circa 1960s. Near pair. Slight difference
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Wood, Paint
Scandinavia Modern Blue Art Glass Vase Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Scandinavia Modern Mid-Century Modern blue art glass vase with a tiny
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Colorful mid century red/ orange Murano glass vase out of the renown glass art workshops of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Portieux Crystal Vase Mid-Century Design France 1950/60s
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in Palermo, IT
French crystal vase Portieux (France Portieux brand). This decorative object with transparent glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Penguin Vase Mid Century, Italy circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary 20th century Murano Glass Penguin Vase out of the famous workshops in Italy from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage stamped Nemadji Pottery vase mid century modern style
Located in Seattle, WA
The ceramic pottery is a beautifully crafted vase with a rounded body and a narrow neck. It
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Italian Murano Art Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Murano Italian art glass vase. This charming blue and purple vase has been hand blown with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
1960s Mottled Earth Pottery Vase Mid-Century Modern Art
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM artistic sculptural pottery vase mottled speckled design
10.25 tall x 5.5 diameter
Signed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Lapid Pottery hand painted ceramic vase, Mid Century Israël 1970
By Lapid
Located in The Hague, NL
old, Mid-Century piece, it looks very contemporary, even better timeless. The organic shape of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ruscha Art Brown Ceramic Vase, Mid-Century West German Pottery
By Kurt Tschörner, Dümler & Breiden, Ruscha, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking vintage vase features complex espresso brown glaze with sgraffito decor on the front of
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Müller Lucerne Studio Pottery Vase - Mid-Century Modern Swiss Ceramic
By Müller Luzern
Located in West Hollywood, CA
mid-century modern Swiss ceramic craftsmanship. The vase features a sleek cylindrical form with a hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century Red / Orange, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Colorful large mid-century Murano glass vase out of the famous glass art workshop Sommerso in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century Green/ Yellow, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, large Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase out of the renown glass art workshops of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Ambercolored/ Brown Murano Glass Vase, Mid Century, Italy ca. 1960/70
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
1960/70 on the famous island of Murano, this timeless designed 20th century Murano glass vase impresses
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Vintage Planter, Chinese, Terracotta, Decorative Floor Vase, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage planter. A Chinese, terracotta decorative floor vase, dating to the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Terracotta
H 22.25 in W 15.16 in D 15.16 in
Turquoise Blown Glass Spiral Vase Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Decorative object, Spiral vase in blown glass in shades of turquoise. As shown in the photo, it has
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
H 21.26 in W 13.19 in D 8.47 in
Pair of Murano Art Glass Vases, Mid Century Multi-colored Decorative Vases
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
century modern vases will fit into any room effortlessly. Place atop a long credenza or sideboard
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Cylindric Handmade Brutalist Ceramic Vase Mid Century Modern Fat Lava Ikebana
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This Mid Century ceramic vase is a stunning piece from the 1960s, featuring a distinctive beige
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
California Originals Ewer Vase Mid-Century Modern
By California Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bright and distinct ewer vase was made by California Originals pottery in 1950s-1960s. It is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Brown Stoneware Ceramic Conical Vase Midcentury Design by Bernon
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Marius Bernon
French brown ceramic stoneware vase by French artist, circa 1950.
Conical
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Pink French Art Glass Michèle Luzoro Vase Mid-Century Modern
By Michele Luzoro
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Glass Luzoro vase designed by Michèle Luzoro known as the Diva of Biot having radiated
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Brown Stoneware Ceramic Vase Midcentury 1970 Pottery La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne
Elegant stoneware ceramic vase, circa 1970
Realized in La Borne
Signed at the
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Studio Paran Turquoise, Blue Blown & Yellow Art Glass Vase Mid-Century Modern
By Studio Paran
Located in Miami, FL
1.5 inches diameter is for a little bouquet.
Mid-Century Modern unique glass art very elegant and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Blown Smoked Glass Vase Mid-Century Modern with Mirror Coating & Round Indents
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern vase with mirror coating and six deep round or oval indents, giving a square
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
H 9 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Tall Vase Mid-Century Modern Glazed Earthenware Frog & Crab Nautical Motif, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy beautiful, glazed ceramic vase in hues of brown, blue and bronze with nautical Frog & Crab
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
H 16.5 in W 12 in D 7 in
Sasaki Sengai Japan Signed Purple Green Encased Glass Vase Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Sasaki Sengai oval encased Art Glass flower vase in Purple and hue of olive green and the light
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
H 11.75 in W 9.75 in D 6.25 in
1980s Paul Bellardo Beehive Vase Mid-Century Studio Pottery Dark Blues Stripes
By Paul Bellardo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Paul’s first one-man-show was in 1965 at the DeCordova Museum of Fine Arts in Provincetown, Massachusetts. It was at this showing that 18 pieces of Paul’s work were purchased by Walt...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 5.75 in W 5.38 in D 5.38 in
Vintage MASTAD 554 Pewter Pebbled Vase ... Midcentury Modern Norwegian Bud Vase
By Mastad Pewter Norway
Located in Chicago, IL
Shapely vintage pewter bud vase, made in Norway. Marked "MASTAD. Pewter. Norway. 554". With great
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Slimline Posy Flute, English, Art Glass, Stem Vase, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage slimline posy flute. An English, art glass stem vase, dating to the mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Op Art Japan Ceramic Black and Red Round Flat Vase Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern round and flat Japan black ceramic vase with red stripes.
Original
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Tall Incised Glazed Ceramic Studio Piece Pink Vase Mid-Century Modern 70s
Located in Miami, FL
.
Mid-Century Modern Period Arts and Crafts Design with remarkable Venes and Lines.
Signed by the
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 18.75 in Dm 6.5 in
Haeger Floral Mint Green Glazed Hand-Crafted Pottey Vase Mid-Century Modern USA
By Royal Haeger
Located in Miami, FL
Original Mid-Century Modern Haeger Floral handcrafted pottery flower vase in mint green glaze. Made
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Murano Blown Art Glass & Gold Leaf Hand Painted Vase Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
in Italy.
Mid-Century Modern unique glass art very elegant and practical.
A-855-335
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Abstract Stoneware Ceramic Vase Midcentury Pottery by Gutte Eriksen Danish Art
By Gutte Eriksen
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gutte Eriksen
Abstract stoneware pottery vase by the Danish artist.
Realised in La Borne
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
1950s Thomas Toft Danish Studio Pottery Petite Salt Cup Vase Mid-Century Modern
By Thomas Toft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare, a most sought after series. No damage. Any perceived imperfections are just natural to the porous clay material.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Italian White Opaline & Turquoise Blown Murano Art Glass Flower Vase Midcentury
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Ripped tall Mid-Century Modern blown Murano Studio Art glass vase.
The inside is white opaline
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Ceramic Porcelain Vase Midcentury by B. Prigent Landscape Decoration
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
B. Prigent
Pair of ceramic porcelain vase signed by the French artist.
Ceramic glaze color with
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Murano Art Glass Vase Mid Century
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
in mid century modern italian design.
Sommerso is an Italian glassmaking technique that creates
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
Op Art Japan Ceramic Baby Blue and White Round Flat Vase Mid-Century Modern
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern round and flat Japan baby blue and white ceramic vase with a Sculptural
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.75 in W 11 in D 2.38 in
Carlo Moretti Style Blown Dark Blue Art Glass Bud Vase Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Miami, FL
Carlo Moretti Style Mid-Century Modern blown glass bud vase, vessel in dark blue.
Very beautiful
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
La Vida Blown Crystal-Clear Two-Sided Art Glass Vase Mid-Century Modern Poland
By La Vida Lujosa
Located in Miami, FL
2.25 inches width is for a little bouquet and small opening, 0.25 inches for one single flower.
Mid
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Blue White Art Glass Seashell Bowl Vase Midcentury Modern Italy
Located in New York, NY
vessel, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece can work well as a standalone
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 4.38 in W 7.75 in D 3.88 in
Monumental Fat Lava Metallic Floor Vase Midcentury by Otto Keramik Ceramic 1960s
By Otto Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing lava glazed ceramic Mid-Century Modern floor vase in the shape of a mushroom, made in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Jason Fox Wheel Thrown Ceramic Vase / Mid-Century Modern Vase
By Jason Fox Ceramics
Located in Burbank, CA
Wheel Thrown Ceramic Vase by Jason Fox
Part of his Flower Bottle Series, American contemporary
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Italian Mid-Century Modern Tall Art Glass Oggetti Vase
By Oggetti
Located in Miami, FL
Tall cut-glass vase Mid-Century Modern made by Oggetti in Italy.
Makers Mark is underneath.
A-761
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Big colorful decorative Murano glass vase, Mid Century Italian design
Located in Milano, IT
home.
If you like rare and unusual collectible objects and decorative pieces, as well as Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Two Beautiful Minimalist Wall Vases Mid-Century Modern Wall Decoration, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two Classic early 1950s German Minimalist wall mount vases. Nice addition to your room
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 6.75 in W 2.25 in D 1.63 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vase mid century you’re looking for. Each vase mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, glass and murano glass. There are 13085 variations of the antique or vintage vase mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 216 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the vase mid century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A vase mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vase mid century over the years, but those crafted by Bitossi, Scheurich Keramik and Venini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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Questions About Vase 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.
- 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 is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- 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 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. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 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.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs 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.
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