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Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass White Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass White Mid-Century Modern 54" Sofa. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28.25 in W 54 in D 32 in
Decorative White Mid Century Modern Rug 4 ft 2 in x 4 ft 3in
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Decorative White Mid Century Modern Rug. Country of Origin: India/ Circa Date: Modern
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20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Salterini Style Four Tier Cast Iron Half Round Etagere White Mid-Century Modern
By Salterini
Located in Miami, FL
Indoor or Outdoor Salterini Style four tier cast iron half round Etagere white Mid-Century Modern
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Pair Large White Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Textured Art Glass, Brass 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Large White Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Textured Art Glass, Brass 1960s
Each having an
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 41.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
White Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a modern design and a comfortable cushioned surface, this vintage sofa is sleek and stylish
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
White Mid Century Modern Leather Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
This sleek and modern short bench combines luxury with a minimalist design, perfect for adding a
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Stainless Steel
White Mid-Century Modern Arch Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern console table. Great arch design, in the style of Karl Springer.
Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
White Mid-Century Modern Dresser or Credenza
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern white dresser or credenza by Bassett. Asian styling with curved Ming legs in
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
White Mid-Century Modern Pendant Model "Ufo" by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Berlin, DE
White Mid-Century Modern pendant model "Ufo" by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
This elegant Mid
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Oak
Pink and White Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A sweet, unpretentious piece molded of white glass and hand trimmed with bright red banding
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
White Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables, Modernist Design, 1960s
By Stiemsma
Located in Schagen, NL
white tops attached to it. The set remains in a good vintage condition with small signs of age and use.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Base Metal
Black and White Mid Century Modern Glass Dining Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Weesp, NL
Gorgeous re-painted 1970's metal and glass dining table in great condition in the style of Pierre Cardin.
Measurements: D 130 x H 72 cm.
The table will be shipped insured overseas in...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Louise Bourgeois Black and White Mid Century Modern Abstract Lithography
By Louise Bourgeois
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
circa 1980. Executed in timeless black and white, this piece bears the intimate touch of the artist
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 12.41 in W 8.47 in D 0.08 in
White Mid-Century Modern Wire Magazine Reck Brass Wood Handle
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White powder-coated 1960s Arthur Umanoff sculptural metal magazine rack with wooden and brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Blue and White Glass Lamp, circa 1970s
Located in South Salem, NY
Blue and white Mid-Century Modern style glass lamp. Shade not included, circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware table Lamp by Einar Johansen for Søholm
By Einar Johansen, Soholm Pottery
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of White Mid-Century Modern Ceramic table Lamps Model 941 by Soholm
Table lamp made of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Realistic Scenic Painting Castle Forest Tree Boat Tower Mountain Lake
Located in Seattle, WA
Silver White mid century modern retro box 9.
Dimensions.: 9 1/2H x 11 3/4W.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
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Paint
H 9.5 in W 11.75 in D 0.5 in
Tommaso Barbi Style White Ceramic, Brass Round Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Warm white Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp in the style of Tommaso Barbi. Swirling relief
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Huge Midcentury Drip Glaze Ceramic Urn
By Marcello Fantoni, Bitossi, Raymor, Fantoni, Aldo Londi
Located in Houston, TX
Huge Midcentury Drip Glaze Ceramic Urn.
Huge white Mid-Century Modern drip glaze ceramic urn
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Headboard by White Furniture Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern headboard featuring sculpted walnut frame and cane trim. Manufactured by The White
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wicker, Walnut
Italian small armchair, white boucle
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Italian manufacture armchair reupholstered with a white bouclé fabric. Perfect for any kind of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Briar Burl Wood Dresser by Hickory White
By Hickory White
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Mid-Century Modern vintage
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from White and Newton, 1960s
By White & Newton
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from White & Newton- in the Danish modern style
Made
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Dressing Table from White and Newton, 1960s
By White & Newton
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A dressing table manufactured in the British White and Newton factory in the 1960s in Portsmouth. A
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Single Drawer Walnut Nightstands Ring Brass Handles
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern single drawer Walnut nightstands ring brass handles. Very nice
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 26 in W 21 in D 15 in
WHITE OF MEBANE Mid Century Oval Mirror in Rectangular Frame - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A mid century style wall mirror by White Furniture. Oval shaped mirrored glass and solid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Nutwood
WHITE OF MEBANE Mid Century Oval Mirror in Rectangular Frame - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A mid century style wall mirror by White Furniture. Oval shaped mirrored glass and solid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Nutwood
Mid Century Seated Nude Portrait by American Artist Jane White C1950
By Jane White
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous painting of a seated nude by American artist Jane White. Paintings were created in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Mid Century Modern White Ceramic Swan Planter by McCoy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
-Century Modern collector's home. The piece depicts a white swan sitting upon green blades of grass. He has
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Seagulls
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Pine wood base, it is not signed, small chipped on a bird's nose.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pine
Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Modern White Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sheepskin chairs attributed to Arne Norell, Sweden from the mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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Sheepskin, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Credenza in White Bronze Mid-Century Modern Dresser
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
original finish.
Mid-Century Modern Credenza in White Bronze, Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Paul
Size: 80
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Mid-Century Modern Style Desk - Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Wood
English Modern Teak Credenza by White + Newton
By White & Newton
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: White + Newton
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Scoop Rattan Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Mid-Century Modern pair of scoop rattan chairs. A very chic set of chairs. These chairs are made
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern White Barstools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three vintage modern barstools. Upholstered in white vinyl, these unique retro swivel
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Murano Mid-Century Modern Glass Leaf Pendant in White
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Murano glass pendant with white leave shaped elements. The piece was made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Nessen Tubular Ceramic White Table Lamp
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents this minimalist white tubular ceramic table lamp. Signed Nessen. In very
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery Monumental White Cylindrical Pot
By Architectural Pottery
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Mid-Century Modern monumental white cylindrical pot by Architectural Pottery of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Parsons Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern white laminate parsons table. Sleek modern design, quality white laminate
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern White Painted Wood Bedside
Located in New York, NY
The dimensions for the Mid-Century Modern white painted wood nightstand are as follows:
Height
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20th Century American Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern White Wicker Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern bar stools in the style of Arthur Umanoff feature white painted
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Flamboyant White Wingback Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Flamboyant White Wingback Chair. It features eccentric flaring arms in elegant
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern White Vinyl Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This midcentury lounge chair features a white scalloped back vinyl seat and swivel base on tapered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage walnut coffee table is full of Mid-Century style, with a surface of contrasting white
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Round White Strapped Metal Plant Stand after Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite mid-century modern round plant stand. A fun piece for any outdoor sitting area or any
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern White Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible mid Century Modern 3 way table lamp. Features a square column vase body.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique round chrome pull add to the mid-century appeal. This pair of white laminate night stands make the
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass Etagere Painted White
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass etagere shelving fixture painted white.
Tall and sturdy this shelving unit
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Rectangular White Top Coffee Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table. Featuring a straight line design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern White Driftwood Base Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern white driftwood base glass top coffee table. Item features a sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Wood
H 14.75 in W 48.5 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Fabric, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa, White Fabric, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Earl Mid-Century Modern White Oak Bedside Table
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Open up its two floating slow closing drawers to stow away all your bedside essentials. This nightstand is solid wood constructed, with turned legs, and handcut joints.
Wood optio...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Oak, Walnut, Ash
Mid century modern textured ceramic lamps in white.
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Pair of Mid Century Modern lamps, white ceramic with a dramatic texture falling from the top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Blowfish Sculpture in White Stone with Glass Marble Eyes
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern sculpture of a blowfish with its mouth wide open, sculpted in white stone
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Modern Chest, Dresser, White Lacquered, Custom Made
By Harmony House
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Chest, Dresser, White Lacquered, Custom Made
This recently re-lacquered chest is
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Metal Stool with White Flokati Seat
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Metal Stool W Flokati Seat
Additional information:
Materials
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Mid Century /Modern Pendant , Brass , White Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern looking 4 sides Solid Brass frame by a Famous Designer with a Glass shade placed in the
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style White Oak Dresser
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mid-Century Modern white oak dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood
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2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
Gio Bench in White Oak by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Discover The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: Inspired by the iconic Gio Ponti, this bench seamlessly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
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White Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the white mid century modern you’re looking for. Each white mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. If you’re shopping for a white mid century modern, we have 35033 options in-stock, while there are 4981 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a white mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each white mid century modern bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one white mid century modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lawson-Fenning, Knoll and Serge Mouille produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a White Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a white mid century modern start at $0 and top out at $2,387,040 with the average selling for $2,191.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, 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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. 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.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, 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 — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About White Mid Century Modern
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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