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Skier Original Artist Signed Watercolor Mid Century c1952
Located in FR
Skier Original Artist Signed Watercolor Mid Century c1952 Signed by artist Robin Way Frame included
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1950s Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Skiers Amusing Caricature Artist Signed Watercolor Mid Century c1952
Located in FR
Skiers Amusing Caricature Artist Signed Watercolor Mid Century c1952 Signed by artist Robin Way
Category

1950s Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Edwin La Dell Emmanuel College Cambridge watercolour Mid Century Modern British
By Edwin La Dell
Located in London, GB
) Emmanuel College Cambridge Signed Watercolour over pencil 46x32cm (18.11 X 12.6 in) In fine original hand
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Carbon Pencil

Rosemary Ellis Snail XVII Watercolour Mid Century Modern British Art Wildlife
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
Pen, ink and watercolour On antique laid paper, watermarked 'T Edmonds 1814' Provenance: the family
Category

1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Ship - Watercolor - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
mid-XX Century. Illegible Hand-signed and dated, on the lower left.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Ship -  Watercolor - Mid-20th Century
Ship -  Watercolor - Mid-20th Century
No Reserve
H 8.47 in W 10.83 in D 0.04 in
Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Cockle Pickers
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming coastal scene depicting three young boys pickling cockles along the shoreline. Beached boats and fisherman's cottages line the beach while the boys stuff cockles into thei...
Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Church - Watercolor - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Church is an original artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century. Original Watercolor
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Rocky Shore, Mid Century Watercolor Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
Serene mid century watercolor seascape signed by unknown artist M. C. Schmidt. Signed in the lower
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

French Landscape - Watercolor - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The french Landscape is an original drawing in watercolor by an anonymous artist in the early 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Archer - Watercolor - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Archer is an original drawing in watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

California Hills, Mid Century Landscape Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
). This mid-century landscape watercolor features a golden yellow meadow beside a country road that
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Sisters
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour portrait depicting two young sisters in matching gowns. The artist captures the
Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid 20th Century Watercolour - Sisters
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful mid 19th Century double portrait of two sisters, one leaning her head on her older
Category

Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of Jane
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful 19th century portrait of a young woman with her sewing basket. Inscribed by a later
Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Portraits - Original Watercolor Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits 1 is an original artwork realized by an italian artist of the mid-20th Century. With the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid-century Townscape Watercolor
By Thelma Chait
Located in Houston, TX
Festive and bright watercolor of town bordering a shimmering body of water by Thelma Chait (1918
Category

1960s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Large Mid Century Watercolour of a Tablescape
Located in Cotignac, FR
Large, colourful, Mid Century French watercolour of a tablescape by Roger Decaux. Signed bottom
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Paper

Portraits - Original Watercolor Drawing - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original artwork realized by an italian artist of the mid-20th Century. Good
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

'Gloucester' — Mid-Century Modernist Watercolor
By Nathaniel Dirk
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
, with the artist's notation verso G 24, indicating his 24th work of 1949. A mid-century rendering of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Ink and Watercolour Sketches, Wigan School, 20th Century British
Located in London, GB
Ink and watercolour on paper Image size: 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (26.75 x 26.75 cm) Framed Created
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - The Milkmaid
Located in Corsham, GB
A truly charming mid 19th Century watercolour portrait of a rosy cheeked young milkmaid. She is
Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - The Dispute
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine mid 19th Century watercolour scene with wonderful narrative. The scene is set inside a run
Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid 20th Century Watercolour - Langdale Pikes
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful watercolour study heightened with gouache depicting Langdale Pikes in the Lake
Category

20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Showstopper, 20th Century Ink and Watercolour Sketch, Wigan School
Located in London, GB
Ink and watercolour on paper Image size: 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (35.25 x 24.25 cm) Framed Created
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink, Paper

Abstract Composition - Ink and Watercolor- Mid 20th century
By Simone Haret
Located in Roma, IT
mid-20th century. The artwork is in good condition and vivid colors. No Signature.
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Figures - Original Watercolor on Paper - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
mid-20th Century. Very good conditions. The artwork represents two colorful figures, depicted by
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Watercolor by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Italian Duke
Located in Corsham, GB
A watercolour with gum arabic depicting figures in 16th-century dress walking up a shaded path. One
Category

Mid-19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Trees - Watercolor by French Master - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Trees is an original painting in watercolor by an anonymous French Master of the XX century. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Watercolor by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech (1916
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Watercolor by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is a drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech (1916-1988
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Watercolor by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Cottage - Watercolor by French Master - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cottage is an original painting in watercolor by an anonymous French artist of the XX century. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Forest - Watercolor by French Master - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Trees of Forest is an original painting in watercolor by an anonymous French Master of the XX
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Passing Yacht
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming 19th century study of a yacht with a red duster flag passing through a city on the river
Category

Mid-19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Airport - Watercolor on Paper - Mid-20th Century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
"The Airport" is an original drawing in watercolor on paper, realized by Jean Delpech (1916-1988
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude Women - Watercolor on Paper - Mid-20th Century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude Women is a drawing in watercolor on ivory-colored paper, realized by Jean Delpech. The state
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Balinese Scene - Tempera and Watercolor - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
century. Mixed colored tempera and watercolor on canvas. Hand signed by the artist on the lower margin
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Tempera, Paper, Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Fishing by the Abbey Ruins
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine mid 19th century watercolour study depicting two anglers on the grassy verge of a lake
Category

Mid-19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Lourdes - Watercolor and Tempera - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Lourdes is al watercolor and tempera drawing on ivory-colorated paper, realized by Anonymous Artist
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Tempera

Countryside - Watercolor by French Master - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Countryside is an original painting in watercolor by an anonymous French artist of the XX century
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Village - Watercolor by French Master - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Village is an original painting in watercolor by an anonymous French artist of the XX century. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid-Century California Mission Landscape Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid-century watercolor landscape of a California mission with a tree in the foreground by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Female Nude - Watercolor by Luca Venna - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Female Nude is a modern artwork realized by Luca Venna in the half of 20th Century. Black and
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Boats - Watercolor by French Master - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Boats is an original painting in watercolor by an anonymous French artist of the XX century. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid-Century Wharf, Industrial Landscape Watercolor
By Joseph Yeager
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-century industrial landscape with wharf, a watercolor landscape executed with deft skill and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Overlooking the Bay, Mid-Century Coastal Landscape Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
, 1864 - 1929). This mid-century landscape watercolor shows a beautiful sweeping view of the coast, with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour - At the Cliffs Edge
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful continental school portrait in watercolours, depicting an elegant female seated in a
Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid-Century Mountain Grasslands Landscape Watercolor
By Joseph Yeager
Located in Soquel, CA
detail, by Joseph Yeager (early-mid 20th Century) on heavy bond watercolor paper with ragged edges. No
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Mount Diablo, Mid Century Bay Area Hills Landscape Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid-century Bay Area hills landscape watercolor of the distinctive peaks of Mount Diablo
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Conversation - Original China Ink and Watercolor - MId-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Conversation is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-XX Century by an unknown artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Nude Woman - Watercolor by French Master - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude Woman is an original drawing in watercolor on paper, realized by an Anonymous artist of the XX
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - The Angelic Child
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate watercolour study of a young child with angelic features. Well presented in a gilt
Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Tambourine Man - Watercolor by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Tambourine Man is an original watercolour Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Among Women - Watercolor by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Among Women is an original Watercolour realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Dream - Watercolor by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Dream is an original Watercolour realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

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You are likely to find exactly the watercolour mid century you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Impressionist style, while we also have 544 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a watercolour mid century may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a watercolour mid century to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, beige, brown, white and more. Creating a watercolour mid century has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Mino Maccari, Simon Goldberg, Gaston Coppens, Alkis Matheos and Leonard Machin Rowe are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, watercolor and paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large watercolour mid century can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller watercolour mid century, measuring 1 high and 0.07 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a Watercolour Mid Century?

The price for a watercolour mid century in our collection starts at $45 and tops out at $689,000 with the average selling for $523.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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.
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 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 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A 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.