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Mid Century Modern Wheat & Fruit Still-Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid-century modern oil painting of wheat and fruit by Wanda Faust (American, 20th century
Category
1950s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Mid-Century Modern Sheaf of Wheat Gilt Metal Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Mid 20th century sculptural gilt metal sheaf of wheat table with a round glass top. Styled after
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Curtis Jere Wheat Sheath Chrome and Brass Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Curtis Jere wheat sheath floor lamp. This is a super cool, unique floor lamp that duals as a full
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Burton, TX
This Sheaf of Wheat Coffee or Cocktail Table was created in the 1960's and designed by Edward
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dresser & Mirror in Wheat, Circa 1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dresser & Mirror offers Birch Construction in Wheat Finish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Birch
H 62.75 in W 45.75 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Double Bed, Wheat Finish, circa 1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern double or full size bed by Heywood Wakefield offers birch construction in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birch
Large Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Square Wheat Engraved Tray - Signed Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning large mid-century modern solid brass serving tray. This Italian piece is square, with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
H 1 in W 17 in D 17 in
Round Wheat Bamboo Sheaf Base Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white wash finish bamboo sheaf base coffee table by McGuire.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Double Bed Frame, Wheat Finish, Circa 1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern double bed frame by Heywood Wakefield offers birch construction in Wheat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birch
H 35 in W 59 in D 2 in
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Two Door Bookcase in Wheat Circa 1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
H 32.75 in W 36 in D 12 in
Dunbar Walnut Marble Top Tables Sheaf of Wheat Base Mid-Century Modern Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid century modern walnut and marble sheaf of wheat table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Removeable
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern “Sheaf of Wheat” Side Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern “Sheaf of Wheat” Side Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style
This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage Hollywood Regency style coffee table features a gold-plated metal base
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1950's French Mid Century Modern "Sheaf of Wheat" Floral Form Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Gilt Metal Sheaf of Wheat Chandelier with Floral Form Shades. Miami Beach
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Sheaf of Wheat” Marble Top Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Marble Coffee Table Signed
Classic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Twin Headboard
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Twin Headboard
This headboard measures: 43 wide x 1.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Wheat Gilt Side Tables Set, by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970
By Hans Kögl
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Set of two gilded side tables, made of a bunch of wheat heads and a round glas top.
Typical of the
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Heywood Wakefield Sculptra Mid Century Wheat 6 Drawer Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield Sculptra Mid Century Wheat 6 Drawer Dresser
This lowboy measures: 56 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
5 Italian Burnt Orange Color Scavo Glass Wheat Vases Bottles Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 5 Dark Amber Scavo Glass Murano Art Glass Bud Vases, Bottles, Vessel, Decanter Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Full Storage Headboard
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century maple wheat full storage headboard
This headboard measures: 55.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Step Side Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Step Side Table
This table measures: 30.5 wide x 20
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple
Pair of Large Ferrocolor Sconces Wheat Wall Lights Mid-Century Modern Spain 1960
By Ferrocolor
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Ferrocolor sconces, impressive model, superb original patina.
2 lights, 60 watts max bulb
US rewired and in working condition
Back plate 6 x 6 inches.
Projection ...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 28 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
Set of 2 Italian Stone Gray Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel Mid-Century Modern
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 stone gray scavo glass murano art glass bud vases, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Wheat Hollywood Regency Italian Sconces c 1950
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
appropriate sockets for every other country and ready to hang. Wheat motif Hollywood Regency Sconces. Free
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Italian Orange Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel Mid-Century Modern 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Orange Scavo Glass Murano Art Glass Bud vases, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Gold or Brass Wheat Sheaf Base Table Lamp by Chapman Mint
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice modernist wheat base table lamp by Chapman. Inspected vintage condition.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Italian or French Mid-Century Gilt Toleware Wheat Sheaf Wall Light
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern gilt toleware wheat sheaf wall light that will
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Nesting Tables - Set of 3
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Nesting Tables - Set of 3
The table measures: 21 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Maple
Pair 1950 Mid Century Gilt Bronze Sheaf of Wheat Wall Sconces by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Spectacular French Mid Century Modern Gilt Bronze Sheaf of Wheat "Feuillage" Wall Sconces made
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 16 in W 6 in D 15.5 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern W. Germany Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic vase from mid-20th century Germany. Neither large nor small, this studio made pot
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mid-Century brass chandelier with a "sheaf of wheat' growing out of a vase form, surrounding a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sheaf of Wheat Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Five-arm sheaf of wheat metal chandelier.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold
Gilt Wheat Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fully electrified and beautiful design of wheat wall sconce in gilt.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gilt Wheat Wall Sconce
Located in Washington, DC
This is a superb example of a fully electrified and beautiful design of wheat wall sconce in gilt
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish Coffee Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, understated and classic modern coffee table embraces mid-century minimalism design. The "X" base with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Rattan Sheaf of Wheat Footstool in the Manner of McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Sheaf of wheat rattan footstool or end table in the style of McGuire. Good condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Footstools
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield X Base Square Coffee Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield X Base Square Coffee Table
The Heywood-Wakefield X Base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century American Modern Lounge Chair by W & J Sloane
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This luxurious W & J Sloane lounge chair features good clean Mid-Century Modern lines with robust
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield China Cabinet with Drop Front Writing Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern china cabinet by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction, original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple
H 60.5 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
Restored Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern M590 Server or Record Cabinet
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, understated and classic modern cabinet embraces a transition from art deco design to mid-mod minimalism . The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple
H 32.5 in W 34 in D 17.75 in
Coco Chanel-inspired 1960s Gilt Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table: Timeless Elegance
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless allure of the 1960s with this Gilt Sheaf of Wheat Coffee/Side Table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Circular Studio Pottery Tray with Purple Wheat
Located in Vallejo, CA
centerpiece. Features an offset handpainted wheat design in earthy muted purple and brown glazes. Signed on
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Edward Wormley Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Side Tables
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A pair of Sheaf of Wheat side tables designed by the American designer Edward Wormley (1907-1995
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Gold Wheat Sheaf Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Hastings, GB
1960s Italian gilt wheatsheaf chandelier
Stunning large size wheatsheaf chandelier in gilt metal and hand carved wood
This 6 bulb chandelier is in its original gold leaf gilt finis...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sheaf of Wheat Tables by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous mid-century sheaf of wheat side tables with gorgeous Empress Green Marble tops and brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Brass Wall Sculpture Wheat Plant, Corn Stalk, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1960s brass wall sculpture of a corn stalk or wheat plant.
Stylish messing wall decoration which
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Harvesting The Wheat, Oil on Canvas, Italian, 1950s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful painting of farmers bringing in the harvest of wheat
Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Artist
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Wheat Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency midcentury modern Italian gilt metal wheat sheaf side table with circular glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Heywood Wakefield Encore long dresser & mirror art deco mid century modern
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An exceptional 1950s, Heywood Wakefield Encore 8 drawer low dresser in a beautiful wheat color
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
H 34.5 in W 54.25 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern McGuire Cane, 6 Piece Dining Set
By McGuire
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern McGuire cane - 6 piece dining set
Mid-Century Modern original McGuire pink
Category
Vintage 1970s Adam Style Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
Dunbar Sheaf Of Wheat Table With Glass Top
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar sheaf of wheat side table. Original 1950’s label. Comes with 3
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ash
Table Sofa Coffee Bronzed Glass Fern Maison Bagues Mid-Century Modern French
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa or occasional table
- Most likely Maison Bagues, predating the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
S. Salvadori Gold Wheat Sheaf Wall Sconce, 1970s
By S. Salvadori
Located in Hastings, GB
wheat sheaf and flower details
The light takes 2 E14 small screw in bulbs
Original gilt finish
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Cristal Art Mid-Century Modern Italian Ground and Gilded Mirror, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mirror with ground and gilded glass frame, "ears of wheat", Cristal Art production, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
H 35.83 in W 25.2 in D 1.19 in
Restored Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish M326 Cabinet Bookcase
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Heywood Wakefield wheat. These sleek, study, understated and classic modern bookcase’s embrace a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Maple
Vintage School Teaching Display Wheat Corn and its Products
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage School Teaching Display Wheat Corn and its Products
A vintage glass showcase illustrating
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Occasional Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
work well in a variety of interiors such as modern, mid century modern, Hollywood regency, etc. Piece
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps Attributed to Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical solid brass table lamps attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Kögl Gold Wheat Sheaf Wall Sconce, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
Large Hans Kögl wheat sheaf and leaves wall sconce
1970s Hans Kögl, Belgium
This very large and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
1960's French Mid Century Modern Gilt Floral Form Chandelier with Floral Shades
Located in Opa Locka, FL
French Mid Century Modern 1960's Gilt Metal "Wheat" Floral Form Chandelier with Art Glass Floral
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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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.
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
Welcome Back to Designer Russel Wright’s Mid-Century Hudson Valley Home
The industrial designer was known for his sleek, modern dinnerware, but his 1961 house and the landscape around it may be his most astonishing creation.
Cara Greenberg Wrote the Book on Mid-Century Modern Furniture. Here Are Her Auction Finds
The author and design expert was among the first to define the style and coined its alliterative name. She shares her favorite pieces on 1stDibs Auctions — including some steals.
Jochum Rodgers Has Long Brought the Best of 20th-Century Design to Berlin and Beyond
Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.
A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture
The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.