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Mid-Century Porcelain Creamer Milk Jug, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern white porcelain pot from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Ironstone Porcelain Creamer by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century modern small ironstone porcelain pitcher (creamer) by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid, circa
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Creamer Pitcher Designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful design on this white porcelain creamer pitcher designed by Tacket for Schmid, great
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Copper & Brass Milk Creamer and Sugar Bowl with Lid, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful set of a milk creamer and a sugar bowl, made of copper and brass with nice wicker
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Striped Stoneware Creamer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
base. Style: Mid-Century Modern. Dimensions: 4" wide x 3.5" deep x 4.75" tall.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Striped Stoneware Creamer
Vintage Striped Stoneware Creamer
H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Chilean Sterling Silver Creamer Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chilean sterling silver creamer pitcher, circa mid-20th century, Chile. With maker and
Category

Mid-20th Century Chilean Colonial Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chilean Sterling Silver Creamer Pitcher
Chilean Sterling Silver Creamer Pitcher
H 3.94 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Antique English Silver Creamer
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful antique silver creamer with wood handle and simple lines. Beautiful for entertaining
Category

Mid-20th Century English Other Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Creamer
Antique English Silver Creamer
H 4.75 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
California Palm Creamer by Metlox
By Metlox Manufacturing Company
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
California Palm Creamer By Metlox Poppytrail.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

California Palm Creamer by Metlox
California Palm Creamer by Metlox
H 4 in W 3 in D 4.82 in
Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage sterling silver creamer and sugar set, circa mid-20th century or earlier. With maker's
Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Armorial Chinese Export Porcelain Creamer 1750s
Located in Norton, MA
Made from Circa 1750s; Chinese export creamer with "Nunquam Non-Paratus" motto over crest or coat
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

MCM Rosenthal Porcelain Creamer and Sugar Bowl Set
By Rosenthal
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century porcelain creamer and lidded sugar bowl set from the "Classic Modern White" pattern
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Modernist Bauhaus Porcelain Creamer by Chodziez, Gold Trim, Made in Poland
Located in Chicago, IL
Polish porcelain creamer with gold line detailing and stylized handle. Bauhaus design in typical
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Bauhaus Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Rosenthal Mocha Service, Nine Sets, Mocha-Cups, Saucers, Creamer, Sugar Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal mocha service, nine sets, mocha-cups, saucers, creamer and sugar bowl. Beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand. "Ostindia" sugar bowl and creamer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
with flower motifs. Mid-20th century. Marked. In perfect condition. Sugar bowl: Diameter 13.0 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Tableware

Materials

Faience

Stig Lindberg, Salix, Sugar Bowl & Creamer, Gustavsberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This sugar bowl and creamer belong to the popular series called Salix by Stig
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

French White Porcelain Cow Creamer in the Rustic Style
Located in New York, NY
A French white ceramic porcelain cow creamer pitcher in the Rustic style, circa mid-20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

1970s NMT Stainless Espresso Mini Pitcher Creamer Denmark
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents NMT Stainless Espresso Mini Pitcher Creamer Denmark 3.25 h x 4.25 w x 2.63 d
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stainless Steel

1815 Sterling Silver Creamer by John Watson
By John Watson
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

1950s Art Nouveau Creamer & Sugar Newmaid Picquot Ware England
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Art Nouveau Newmaid Picquot Ware England Modernist Creamer & Sugar Creamer 5.25 d x 3.38 w x
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

Antique English Staffordshire Transferware Serving Creamer Jug Pitcher
Located in Dayton, OH
the business was extended to a very large size, by the mid-19th century occupying no less than six
Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Creamer Laurel of Calif Cerama Stone Russel Wright Modern
By Russel Wright
Located in Chula Vista, CA
American Modern Ceramic Creamer Pottery Stoneware MCM USA Calif 1950s after Russel Wright stamped
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pouring Jug, English, Parian Ware Ceramic, Serving Creamer, Decorative
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pouring jug. An English, Parian Ware ceramic serving creamer, dating to the late
Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rey Urban Creamer Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Sweden 1970 Signed
By Rey Urban
Located in Paris, FR
Creamer in sterling silver hand hammered by Rey Urban, Stockholm 1970 signed ans stamped A pair
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-19th Century Gaudy Welsh Tea Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th Century Gaudy Welsh tea set - pot, cream & covered sugar. English porcelain, Staffordshire
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Other Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori Ceramic Creamer Sugar Bowl Set
By Richard Ginori, Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in New York, NY
1940s, Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori glazed ceramic creamer and sugar bowl set. Creamer
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Boston Sterling Silver Hand Chased Creamer Pitcher C. 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boston, circa 1860. A very rare classical form sterling silver pitcher or creamer - double
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Majolica Shell Creamer & Sugar Bowl Set- 2 Pieces Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica shell creamer & sugar bowl Circa 1950. Sugar bowl with lid / 4" by 4" , H / 3 inches
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Bing & Grondahl Seagull Coffee Service Set: Coffee Pot, Creamer, Sugar Bowl
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bing & Grondahl Seagull coffee service set consists of coffee pot, creamer, and covered sugar bowl
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sugar Bowl & Creamer, "Lilja" "Lilly", Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s, Vintage
By Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning sugar bowl & Creamer designed at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden and of the model "Lilly
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Vintage Silver Creamer Milk Pitcher Meneses Bros of Spain
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Silver Milk Creamer Sterling Silver Plated Creamer Milk Pitcher by MENESES Bros Silver from Madrid
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Michael Bang for Holmegaard Art Glass Sugar Bowl, Creamer Set
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful Danish modern umber, warm caramel and milky white glass sugar bowl and creamer set
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Decorative Jug, English, Ceramic, Creamer, Pourer, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative jug. An English, ceramic creamer or pourer, dating to the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Silver Plated Sugar and Creamer Serving Set, Italy, C. 1970s
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern serving set handcrafted from silver plated metal. The set features
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vtg Dorothy Thorpe Roly-Poly Sterling Silver Band Overlay Clear Glass Creamer
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a nice, classic mid century style Dorothy Thorpe Roly-Poly creamer with a sterling silver
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Staffordshire ceramic luster ware footed sugar bowl and creamer, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Staffordshire silver luster footed open sugar bowl and creamer. Staffordshire, England, circa 1830
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Luster

1970s Los Castillo Modernist Silver Malachite Sugar Creamer Tray Set Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sugar and Creamer with Tray Set Mexico Silver plate malachite-azurite inserts Stamped Los Castillo
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Malachite, Silver

Modernist Vivianna Torun for Dansk Silver Plate Tea Sugar Creamer Set
By Dansk, Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in San Diego, CA
. Sugar measures 3.25" diameter, 2.75" tall. Creamer measures 3.5" long, 3.25" wide, 3.5" tall.
Category

Mid-20th Century Tea Sets

Vintage Victorian 1881 Rogers Canada Silver Plated Sugar Bowl and Creamer Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Creamer: 4.5" H x 5.5" W x 4.5" D Sugar: 3.75" H x 6.75
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Croatian Hand Carved Olive Wood Sculpture Creamer & Sugar Bowl Set
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Croatian shepherd hand carved olive wood sculpture creamer and sugar bowl set. Solid olive
Category

Mid-20th Century Croatian Tribal Serving Pieces

Materials

Fruitwood, Olive

1970s by MCH Stainless Sugar & Creamer Set Exotic Wood Handle Denmark
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s by MCH sugar & creamer set made Denmark. Stainless steel with exotic wood handles. Measures
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Russian Siommet Petite Modern Pitcher Creamer Silver Plated with Brass Detail
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Decorative item petite modern pitcher creamer Russian silver plated with brass ornamentation
Category

Vintage 1970s Russian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Glass Snail Scroll Cream & Sugar by Steuben
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid century modern glass snail scroll cream & sugar by Steuben. Designed in 1947 by Irene Benton
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Carole Stupell Four-piece Mid-Century Modern Coffee & Tea Service with Undertray
By Carole Stupell
Located in Hudson, NY
coffee pot, tea pot, creamer and handled tray. Wonderful mid-century Italian made design with cylindrical
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' MCM Coffee Pot and Creamer Taupe Crystal
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chicago, IL
finish with the bright white interiors. Strong, simple modernist lines. These classic mid-century designs
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Plated & Lapis Lazuli Creamer by Los Castillo, Mexico 1970's, Signed
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Silver Plated & Lapis Lazuli Creamer by Los Castillo, a remarkable
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Kirk & Son Vintage Floral Repousse Mini Sugar Bowl & Creamer Set
By Kirk & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sugar Bowl (h x d x l): 3.5 x 3 5/8 x 6 1/8 in Creamer (h x d x l): 4 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 4 5/8 in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

LaGardo Tackett "Forma" Series Coffee/Tea Service with Sugar Bowl and Creamer
By La Gardo Tackett
Located in Chicago, IL
set includes the large lidded coffee/tea pot, 6 demitasse cups with saucers, creamer and sugar bowl
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, near complete Mid-Century modern porcelain dinner service. By Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Creme Curved Tea Service for Eight People, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Creme curved tea service for eight people, mid-20th century. Consisting of eight
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

800 Silver Swirl 4 PC Tea/Coffee Set, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
pot, tea pot, with creamer and covered sugar. The swirl patter with beautifully cast handles and
Category

Mid-20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Worcester Milk Jug and Cover, Creamer, Monochrome Print Tea Party no.2, ca 1760
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in London, GB
side table. The gentleman has his hands spread, in mid-conversation. A little dog is running around in
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Sculptural Blue Tea Set Service for Four Japan
By Meito
Located in Chula Vista, CA
From Japan 11-piece set Mid 20th Century Sculptural Blue Porcelain Tea Service Set for Four Japan
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Paul Evans Pewter Coffee Set, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
his Mid-Century Modern furniture designs, and only produced a few coffee set designs. This set
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
known for his Mid-Century Modern furniture designs, and only produced a few coffee set designs. This set
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Birks Limoges, Gilt Porcelain Cream/Sugar/Tray, France, Mid-20th Century
By Limoges, Henry Birks & Son
Located in Chatham, ON
the base - France - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - near mint - no loss - no damage
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Teapot, "Lilja" "Lilly", Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s, Mid-Century Modern Vintage
By Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
condition. See my other listings for the sugarbowl, creamer and the teacups and plates.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Silver Tea and Coffee Service by Hardy Bros
By Hardy Bros.
Located in Pymble, NSW
, coffee pot, hot water pot, sugar basin and creamer. Decorated in a mid-century pattern with plain bodies
Category

Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Noritake Japan Coffee / Tea Set for 4 Snowville Porcelain
By Lagardo Tackett, Noritake
Located in San Diego, CA
teapot - 7" W x 6.5" R x 4" T 1 creamer - 4" x 3" 1 sugar bowl and lid - 4" R x 2.5" T.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel Tea Service by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Savannah, GA
This four piece Classic Mid-Century Modern stainless steel tea set is by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sterling Silver Sanborn Mid-Century Modern Tea or Coffee Service Set Vintage
By Sanborns
Located in North Miami, FL
today. It is Mid-Century Modern from the 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Mid Century Creamer For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century creamer for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every mid century creamer was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century creamer — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mid century creamer made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century creamer over the years, but those crafted by Georg Jensen, Lagardo Tackett and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Creamer?

Prices for a mid century creamer start at $65 and top out at $14,652 with the average selling for $663.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mid Century Creamer
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

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