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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Baroque Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Moderne, Roman, Greek, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Rustic, Industrial, Lodge, Cabin, Eclectic, and
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Baroque Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century Marble Sink from Greece
Located in Dallas, TX
This marble sink origins from Greece, circa 1850.
Beautiful floral details.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Stone Sinks
Materials
Marble
Mid-19th Century Greek White Marble Sink
Located in Dallas, TX
Expertly crafted from stunning white Carrara marble, this Greek marble sink is a timeless piece
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Stone Sinks
Materials
Marble
Mid 19th Century Patinated Greek Terracotta Olive Jar
Located in ECHT, NL
This elegant antique jar was hand-crafted in Greece circa 1860; round in shape with narrow base and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Other Jars
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Greek Decorative Mask
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid-Century Decorative Mask. Greece, mid 20th century.
This is a beautiful ceramic decorative mask
Category
20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Brass Statue of a Greek Woman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
goddess statue. The piece is created from brass and is quite heavy. It depicts a Greek armless woman who
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Greek Key Marble and Brass Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Greek Key Marble and Brass Table
Above average vintage condition and
Category
20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid Century Circular Greek Key Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid century modern circular Greek Key glass and brass bar cart with clear plastic caster wheels.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
19th Century Greek Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Salonika, Greece, 19th century.
Openwork backplate with scrolled branches
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Reconstituted Stone Urn in Classical Greek Style
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Mid 20th century reconstituted stone urn or planter in Classical Greek style -Mèdici-
Perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Classical Greek Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Michael Michaeledes (Greek 1923-2015) Mid Century Modern Mirror Piece
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Michael Michaeledes was a self-taught painter raised in Egypt and Greece, studied art and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic, Mylar
Rural Greece Moving to Progress - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
photograph realized in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 0.08 in
Mid Century Terracotta Sculpture of the Greek Goddess Hygeia
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful sculpture, a representation of the Greek goddess Hygeia. In Greek mythology, Hygieia was
Category
Vintage 1930s French Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Stiffel Mid-Century Greek Corinthian Column Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Germantown, MD
A MidCentury Stiffel Greek Corinthian Column Table Lamp with ebonized metal and brass with Paw feet
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Painting of a Greek Village
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modernist painting of a Greek village. Reminiscent of Greece or Eastern Europe. Nice
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Vintage Natural Greek Flokati Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53945 Vintage Greek Natural Flokati Rug, 05'01 x 06'06. Flokati rugs, originating from Greece
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bloomsbury School Mid 20th Century Pastel - Greek Beauty
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming study of a classical Greek woman in a pastel palette. Unsigned. Presented in a gilt
Category
20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Raymond Sabota Century Greek Key Arm /Dining Chairs-Manner of Michael Taylor
By Century Furniture, Michael Taylor
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of midcentury Chinoiserie styled chairs in the manner of Michael Taylor. These solid ebonized wood framed chairs w. a cream colored velvet upholstery stand regally. Can...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 26 in
Mid-19th Century Antique Greek Islands Composite Panel, Wabi-Sabi Meets Boho
Located in Dallas, TX
. Handwoven silk.
Metallic Threads.
Made in Greece.
Measures: 03'08 x 03'11.
Date: 1840s to 1859. Mid-19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Greek Revival Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Greek Mythology Warrior Wall Plate
Located in Elkhart, IN
border
Greece, Mid-20th Century
Hand painted terracotta
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Decorative Art
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Vintage Mid Century Greek Key Hazel-Atlas Cocktail Set
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
. Decorated in pink circular and black Greek key band. A striking combination. Shaker is 9.5”h x 4”w. Glasses
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Three Italian Greek Key Brown Leather Bookends, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We are offering 3 Classic Mid-Century Leather Bookends. These handcrafted bookends with Greek Key
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Leather
Ceramic Ashtray Catchall with Greek Goddess Aphrodite Classical Greek Style
Located in New York, NY
style, circa mid-20th century, Greece. Piece is hand-made as marked with Goddess Aphroditie at center
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Mastercraft Greek Key Style Mid Century Modern Brass Queen Size Headboard
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mastercraft Greek Key Style Mid Century Modern Brass Queen Size Headboard
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Greek-Revival Style Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of French Porcelain Greek-Revival Style Vases
Each of campana form, the neck painted with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Revival Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Modern Vintage Collection Ceramic Tiles 1960s Greece, Italy, Spain
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage collection of thirty ( 30 ) ceramic tiles in various colors and sizes
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Flooring
Materials
Ceramic
H 0.2 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Nightstands in Black Lacquer with Greek Pulls
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your home with this stunning pair of Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Nightstands or End
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Chrome
H 22 in W 22 in D 16 in
Mid Century Figural Wall Art Attributed To Roman/Greek Farnese Sarcophagus Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Figural Resin Sculpted Wall Art Attributed to Roman/Greek Farnese Sarcophagus Style
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Resin
H 33 in W 75 in D 4 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands / Dressers, Greek Key, Mastercraft Style
By Mastercraft
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands / Dressers, Greek Key, Mastercraft Style
Low profile set
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 24.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
19th Century Greek Neoclassical Bronze Mantel Clock
By Honoré Pons
Located in New York, NY
Our Greek Revival period mantel clock in bronze with Siena marble case after the original model by
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Greek Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Modernist Greek Key Sterling Plated Footed Bowl signed Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
This boldly scaled and carefully achieved Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Plated Footed Bowl W
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Mid-Century Empire Style Black and Gild Greek Key Mirror
Located in Wichita, KS
Large and impressive mirror from mid-century with black paint and gilded Greek key. The mirror has
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Hellenic Hypotenuse. Nudes among Greek Columns. Mid-Century Surrealism
By Walter Charles Klett
Located in Miami, FL
Klett was an in-demand illustrator in the post-war period of the late 1940's and 1950's. and . His work appeared in many of the newsstand magazines at the time.
This work is a pers...
Category
1940s Surrealist Nude Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
19th Century English Greek Revival Hand Carved Wood Full Length Floor Mirror
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful 19th century antique English 3 meters tall full-length mirror in dark brown mahogany
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Greek Revival Floor Mirrors and Full-Le...
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
H 111.82 in W 39.38 in D 9.85 in
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger.
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive.
Manufacture by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 48.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Lovely Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Greek key drawer handles. Retains its original two-toned light green lacquer finish in very nice vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Mid 20th Century Bronze Bust of The Greek Goddess of Music
Located in Stamford, CT
The Mousai (Muses) were the goddesses of music, song and dance, the source of inspirations to poets. They were also goddesses of knowledge who remembered all things that had come to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Busts
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Greek Green Bastet Cat God Table Lamp Cast Iron Patinated 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Mid-Century Greek Bastet Cat God Table Lamp Iron Patinated
The heavy object in cast in iron, is
Category
Vintage 1940s Greek Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Foil, Iron
Four Mid-Century Modern Rocks Glasses with Greek Key Design by Culver, LTD.
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four mid-century modern rocks glasses, marked Culver, LTD. of clear glass with 22k gold
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
"Young Aegean Islander", Richly-Hued Mid Century Painting of Greek Youth, 1961
By Julius Bloch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vivid and large portrait of a young, sunburned Greek man, painted in a palette of deep blue
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 31 in W 27 in D 2 in
X Pulls Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser Greek Key Style Feet
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl wood high chest with Greek key style feet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century American Chrome Rolling Greek Keyfret Bar Cart Frame, Style of Milo
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American Modern chrome bar cart with cantilevered shelves for fitted glass, inspired by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 28 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Greek Key Club Chairs in Grey Holly Hunt Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This boldly geometric and striking Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Greek Key Armed Club Chairs in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair! Mid Century Modern Greek Amphora Plaster Lamps Baby Blue & White 1950s MCM
By Guido Gambone
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE!
PAIR
MID CENTURY MODERN
TABLE LAMPS
GREEK AMPHORA DESIGN
BABY BLUE WITH WHITE ACCENTS
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in
Fabulous Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger Mid-Century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
bold Greek Key drawer handles. Retains it's original two-toned light green lacquer finish in very nice
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
H 48.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Large Ceramic Lamp with Greek Key Design and Newer Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large ceramic lamp with rough textured, etched striations and Greek key detail on base and neck. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
H 27.75 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Boho Greek Key Figurative Plate
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage boho plate features a striking Greek key pattern surrounding a detailed figurative
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Dinner Plates
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Mastercraft Greek Key Brass Coffee Table With Smoked Glass Inset Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Mastercraft patinated brass Greek Key coffee or cocktail table smoked glass inset top, 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 56.75 in D 23.75 in
Small Patinated Bronze Greek Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Well detailed small patinated bronze Greek motif vase, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Vases
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Work on Paper Mid-Century Modernism Greek American Gouache Drawing
By Jean Xceron
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Work on Paper Mid-Century Modernism Greek American Gouache Drawing.
A modernist artist
Category
1940s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Mid-Century Sideboard in Black Lacquer with Greek Key Detail by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern black lacquer sideboard was realized by the legendary designer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
H 33.5 in W 70 in D 20.5 in
Pair Mid Century Italian Brass And smoked Glass Greek Key Side Tables C.1970
Located in London, GB
Pair Mid Century Italian Brass And smoked Glass Greek Key Side Tables C.1970
Presented in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 18.31 in D 18.31 in
Pair of Greek Key Mandarin Twin Beds Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare pair of Greek key Mandarin twin beds with their original finish. This is a very rare set we
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 38.75 in W 41.25 in D 78.75 in
Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Faux Bamboo Greek Key Form Mirror- Burnt Orange
Located in Kennesaw, GA
style faux bamboo mirror with a timeless Greek Key form. The color is original and in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 46 in W 36 in D 2 in
1 of 2 Tall Mid-Century Modern Greek Key Chrome Ètagerè Display Shelve
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
One of two tall Greek Key chrome étagère attributed to Design Institute of America.
It comes with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Greek Mosaic Wall Panel Depicting Tereus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
inspired by Greek or Italian influences. A famed 17th century interpretation of the scene exists, painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Revival Decorative Art
Materials
Stone, Steel
Mid-19th Century Water Vesssel
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful water vessel originating from Greece. Item is sold as a single item. Circa 1850s.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Mid 19th Century Farmer Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely vessel originating from Greece. Item dates back to the 1850s. Sold as single item.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-19th Century Water Vesssel
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful water vessel originating from Greece. Item is sold as a single item. Circa 1850s.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-19th Century Water Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful water vessel originating from Greece. Item is sold as a single item. Circa 1850s.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Urns
Materials
Terracotta
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Greek mid century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, every Greek mid century was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Greek mid century, we have 811 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Greek 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 Greek mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Mastercraft, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful Greek mid century that is worth considering.
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Prices for a Greek mid century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $60 and can go as high as $105,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.
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- 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 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 is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs 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 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- 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.