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Clay Michie For Knoll Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Good Design
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
lamp penned by Clay Michie for Knoll! This lamp is an archetype of modernist mid century style with its
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Clay Style Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern sculpture featuring a mother and two children. This unique beautifully detailed
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Modern Clay Wall Sculpture, circa 1968
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique handmade wall sculpture features a unique painted clay form mounted on a unique Lucite
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Original Abstract Painting by Clay Walker
By Clay Walker
Located in San Diego, CA
Original mid-century abstract oil painting by Clay Walker, circa 1957. The piece is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Original Abstract Painting by Clay Walker
By Clay Walker
Located in San Diego, CA
Original mid-century abstract oil painting by Clay Walker, circa 1957. The piece is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Walter Midener "Contemplation" Seated Figure Clay Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in Detroit, MI
(American Modern), and Charles Culver.
His preferred mediums were metal, wood, clay and bronze. He
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Mid-Century Table Lamp Black Clay
Located in ROUEN, FR
Mid-Century black clay table lamp, circa 1970.
This clay lamp is a unique piece, dating back to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Two Mid-20th Century Clay Animal Sculptures
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional Spanish clay figures of a bull and a mule.
Made in Barcelona, Spain
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Clay
1960s Bronze Abstract Sculpture by California Artist Clay Walker
By Clay Walker
Located in San Diego, CA
Abstract striking bronze sculpture by California artist Clay Walker, circa 1960s nice and heavy
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Brutalist Clay Table Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
A gorgeous table lamp from the mid 50's. The lamp is partially glazed and was created by hand
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Impressive mid century ceramic and clay vessel, 1967
Located in View Park, CA
A large ceramic vessel, mid 20th century. Tones of chocolate and lichen. An exquisite and imposing
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Clay Planter Pot Black Glaze
By Gainey Pottery
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Planters Pots dark Satin Black Glaze Ceramic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Clay Michie for Knoll International Articulating No. 8 Table Lamp
By Knoll, Clay Michie
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic Clay Michie for Knoll International Articulating No. 8 table lamp designed in 1958
Category
Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Artisan Clay Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Antique Artisan Clay Vessel is a remarkable pot that beautifully blends deep, earthy tones with
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Pottery, Clay
1960s Mid-Century Desert Garden Wind Chime Clay+Copper by Paolo Soleri Arcosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Clay chime with incised abstract designs, with clay clapper and copper fin. Designed by Paolo
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Clay
H 17 in W 3 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modern Lisa Larson Cat
Located in Charleston, SC
Cat by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg in the "Lilla Zoo" series, 1950's. H: 9.5cm / 3.7 ″ and W: 11cm / 4.3 ″
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Paint
Traditional Clay Planter, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Catalan clay planter, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Spain.
In original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
"Dancer, " Polymer Clay Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Dancer," polymer clay sculpture, apparently unsigned, depicting a dancer in movement on one foot
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Louis Raynor Mid-Century Modern Studio Vase
By Louis Raynor
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Abstract Sgraffito design Studio Pottery Vase by Louis Raynor (1917-1999).
Monogram signature on the Bottom.
Measures: 5 3/4" H x 3 1/2" D.
Mint condition.
Louis Benjamin Rayno...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Blue Sandstone Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern
By La Borne Potters, Accolay Pottery
Located in ROUEN, FR
Blue Sandstone Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern
This lamp base from the 1960s is a French artisanal
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pyrite, Sandstone, Enamel
Mid century Modern ceramic jug and bowl by Jean Marais
By Jean Marais
Located in London, GB
Stylish jug and bowl in glazed ceramic by Jean Marais. Jean-Alfred Villain-Marais known professionally as Jean Marais was a French actor, film d...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Organic Modern Mid Century Ceramic Earthtone Pottery Art Vase
By Virginia Sevier Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful organically shaped mid century abstract ceramic sculptural vase that evokes water meeting
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glaze
Large Mid-Century Modern Handmade Asymmetrical Studio Pottery Vase
Located in COLMAR, FR
A unique piece of mid-century modern studio pottery. This large (13 1/2" high), hand-made ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Ceramic Table Lamps
By Wharton Esherick
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman table lamps in the form of urns. The pieces possess a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Modern Organic Earthen Textured Ceramic Vase, Mid Century Modern Vessel
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture Bust of a Young Girl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern composition sculpture bust of a young girl made in 1965. The piece is bearing an
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture in the Manner of Amedeo Modigliani
By Rene Brancusi, Amedeo Modigliani, Brancusi
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern sculpture in the manner of Amedeo Modigliani.
Fantastic Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Arcosanti Clay Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arcosanti Clay Bell by Paolo Soleri c. 1960
Clay Bell with incised abstract designs.
Clay clapper
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Stig Lindberg Planters for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Century Modern Stig Lindberg handmade planters for Gustavsberg. Lindberg designed "Silur
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Skoby Joe Ceramic Vessel Mid-Century Modern Vase
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Stoneware, Ceramic
Skoby Joe Ceramic Vessel Mid-Century Modern Vase
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Stan Bitters Signed Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Haniwa Sculpture
By Stan Bitters
Located in Studio City, CA
by looking at it. Would be a great addition to any collectors of Bitter's work or Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Hand Crafted Mid-Century Modern Vase, Pot by Artist Nancee Meeker
By Nancee Meeker
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand thrown vase in the Mid-Century Modern arts & crafts style with crazed glaze
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Clay
Tall Red and Orange Marbled Swirl Clay Nemadji Indian Wedding Pottery Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Native Indian clay in a marbled black, red, and orange.
Bottom reads:
Nemadji Pottery
USA
Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
H 10.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Wall Ceramic Mask by DYBDAHL, 1960s Denmark
By Margrethe Dybdahl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Wall Ceramic Mask by DYBDAHL, 1960s Denmark
Dimensions
Height: 5.11 in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
H 5.12 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Mid Century Modern Vase in Pale Yellow w Multiple Modern & Archaic Impressions
By Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous tall & large bottle form vase in pale yellow with a multitude of all different impressions banding the perimeter of the vase. In the style of Bitossi but it is unmarked. In ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Jardinière by Bernard Rooke
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
working with clay provided new opportunities for freedom of interpretation and creativity.
In 1960
Category
Vintage 1970s English Brutalist Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Clay
Jason Fox Wheel Thrown Ceramic Vase / Mid-Century Modern Vase
By Jason Fox Ceramics
Located in Burbank, CA
wheel in a tan stoneware. After letting the clay set up and become leather hard, it is then further
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Rometti Obelos Clay Vase by Luca Binaglia
By Rometti Ceramics 1
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
thrown clay vase with matte black finish for the base and glossy black glaze with white decoration for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
French Mid-Century Modern Brown Roger Capron Brown and Beige Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
Roger Capron brown and beige French mid-century modern coffee table made of stunning garrigue tiles
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Clay
H 12.6 in W 30.31 in D 30.31 in
Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Laura Andreson
Located in Studio City, CA
/ aqua color with delicate splashes of greens. Gorgeous in its Mid-Century Modern design.
Signed on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 2.6 in W 6 in D 6 in
1960s Artisan Studio Pottery Clay Vase
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Handcrafted clay studio pottery. Beautiful artisan piece that adds a nice touch of character
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Vase by Bitossi & Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous vase by Aldo Londi and Bitossi in mustard & burnt orange with archaic impressions banded along symmetrically. Fantastic color. Vase is tapered on both ends. In excellent vin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Les Argonautes - Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Saint Michael - 1960s, Signed
By Les Argonautes
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Les Argonautes - Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic, Saint Michael - 1960s, Signed
Glazed ceramic
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
H 18.51 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in
Massive Mid Century Modern Sculptural Hand Thrown Drip Glaze Vase - Urn
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and massive vase - urn which will be a eye catcher in your living or business space. Almost 4 ft tall and 30 inch at its widest in the center down to about 7 inch at the bas...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Clay
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Fish Decorated Plate by Giovanni De Simone
By Giovanni de Simone
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Plate / bowl by Giovanni De Simone with a very colorful fish decoration. De Simone studied under Pablo Picasso and learned his craft from the master. In excellent vintage co...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay
Vintage Boho Sculpted Clay Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the artistic legacy of American craftsmanship with this Vintage Boho Sculpted Clay Bust of
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Clay, Wood
Pair of Distressed Clay Sculptures Vintage, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual pair of clay sculptures, these date from circa 1960s-1970s. They are
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Mid-Century Modern West German Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Ilkra Edel Keramik
By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1
Located in COLMAR, FR
A perfect example of mid-century modern German art pottery. This fat lava vase was made by the west
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Clay
Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
, one ocean blue, one white crackle glaze) by famed mid-century American artist and potter Doyle Lane
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
H 0.6 in W 1.1 in D 0.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Ceramic Wall Cross with Dove
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern ceramic cross showcases the bold, expressive aesthetic that was prevalent
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Ceramic
Large Carstens Mid Century Modern Pottery Floor Vase Germany 1956
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Miami, FL
squiggles and an interior black gun metal glaze. Scale is wonderful. Embossed in the clay underneath with
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Vera Kapisoda Wall Relief in Chamotte Clay, France, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Abstract Wall relief by Vera Kapisoda, France 1960's. The artwork is made from chamotte clay and is
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Jean Christophe Clair for Rometti Clay & Terracotta Vase
By Rometti Ceramics 1
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The different souls of nature resonate together. Clay vase, hand thrown with a glossy white glaze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Mid-Century Modern Black & Blue American Raku Vase, Vessel Studio Art Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
American Raku Mid-Century Modern inside glazed handcrafted blue and black vase, or vessel.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Mid-century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps, Bitossi Manner
By Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamps, Bitossi Manner.
Offered for sale is a pair of Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Skoby Joe Brown Ceramic Vase Wabi Sabi/ Mid-Century Modern
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful large vase / pitcher from the Congo range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in the late 1950s. Dark, almost black, matte glaze decorated with thick, glossy ...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful vase from the Delhi range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in 1960. Beige matte glaze decorated with thick, glossy patches in various colors.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Skoby Joe Blue Ceramic Vase Wabi Sabi / Mid-Century Modern
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Stoneware, Ceramic
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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. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 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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