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Pair of Custom Mid Century Style Hairpin Leg Benches
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom hairpin leg benches, with satin black powder coated iron legs and four inch thick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Red Lion Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Burl Pair of Nightstands c. 1960s
Located in Denville, NJ
elegant arch, adding a touch of vintage charm. Supported by iconic Mid Century Modern legs, this pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 25.5 in W 23.25 in D 16 in
Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Custom integrated leg mohair midcentury style bench, in rich dark charcoal mohair, with buttons
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Custom made with integrated legs into the body of the mohair midcentury style bench. Upholstered in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Nickel
Custom Midcentury Style Hairpin Leg Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Custom hairpin leg bench, with satin black powder coated iron legs and four inch thick upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair Custom Hairpin Leg Benches
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
These are newly made pair of custom hairpin leg benches, with satin black powder coated iron legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair of Custom Midcentury Style Hairpin Leg Benches
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom hairpin leg benches, with satin black powder coated iron legs and four inch thick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair of Custom Midcentury Style Hairpin Leg Benches
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom hairpin leg benches, with satin black powder coated iron legs and four inch thick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Pair of Custom Midcentury Style Hairpin Leg Benches
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom hairpin leg benches, with satin black powder coated iron legs and four inch thick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Live Edge Round Side Table in White Driftwood Finish Fossil Table
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
, Mid-Century Modern legs. We select from our collection of urban lumber treasures and find just the
Category
2010s American Organic Modern End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom Pair of Midcentury Style Round Stools with Brass Legs
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom midcentury style round stools. Shown with brass legs and wool tops with button and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Modern Natural Shearling and Quilted Big Cat Print Club Chair with Wooden Legs
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
beautifully stunning, quilted big cat print by Jim Thompson on the outside. The sleek, mid-century modern legs
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 30 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Leg Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrifically wonderful mid-century bench with a unique asymmetrical leg design. Large top shows off
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Hairpin Leg Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern hairpin leg sliding door cabinet. A very pretty little cabinet featuring white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Style Upholstered Armed Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Two arm custom made midcentury style bench with brass legs, with buttons and seaming. This piece is
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Splay Leg Mid-Century Modern Style Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White lacquered splay leg writing desk with chrome hardware. Newly lacquered white finish. This
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Teak coffee table with suspended top
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, IT
Teak coffee table with three legs held by a structure with crossed spokes and suspended top.
1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Pencil Leg 4 Cushion Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern pencil leg 93" 4 cushion sofa
Offered is an unrestored mid-century modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair of Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Quick Ship
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Selig Pencil-Leg Lounge Chair
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Selig pencil leg lounge chair
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sublime Pair of Newly Upholstered Original Midcentury Italian Armchairs
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Sublime pair of original Mid-Century Modern Italian armchairs. Sourced in Modena Italy from a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Modern Upholstered Footstool with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern footstool features vintage upholstery and removable tapered legs.
Matching
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
traditional wood inlay techniques
Sleek metal legs for a modern touch
Legs and knobs packed separately for
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Sculptural Leg Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut long dresser with sculpted legs and solid walnut pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Tapered Legs
Located in Trenton, NJ
This simple yet striking mid-century coffee table features clean modern lines and vintage wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Daybed / Sofa on Pencil Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Daybed/Sofa
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Daybed/Sofa in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Angle Ottoman Footstool with Wooden Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern adjustable angle ottoman footstool with wooden legs. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
H 12 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Klismos Saber Leg Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Klismos Saber Leg Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table. Item features a center
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Daybed / Sofa on Pencil Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern walnut daybed / sofa.
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut daybed / sofa in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Stunning Splayed Walnut Legs Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful sofa with magnificent splayed walnut legs. We love everything about this sofa from its
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with generous proportions and walnut legs with casters.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Nine-Drawer Dresser with Metal Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This one of a kind dresser has unusual splayed and tapered metal legs. Stunning Mid-Century case piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Curved Back Hoof Leg Dining Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern cherry wood curved back hoof leg side chair. Item features curved back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Mid Century Modern Brass Legs and Base Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk Modernist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern brass legs and base walnut kneehole writing desk modernist. Item features unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 53 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut V-Leg Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut V-leg tall chest dresser cabinet. Item features tapered "V
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Norco Mid Century Modern Sculpted Footstool Ottoman Tapered Leg Black Vinyl Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norco Mid Century Modern Sculpted Footstool Ottoman with Tapered Legs and Black Vinyl Seat. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 20 in D 16.5 in
Tibetan Sheepskin Bench Lucite Tapered Legs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Modern bench with exotic Tibetan sheepskin in ivory.
Fabulous bench has a sturdy platform
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Sheepskin, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Club Chair on Pencil Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic orange club chair on pencil legs
Offered is a vintage mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Chaise or Day Bed in Coral Vinyl Faux Leather Aluminum Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern coral vinyl faux leather and aluminum leg chaise lounge or day bed. It
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
H 26 in W 29 in D 73 in
Mid-Century Modern Arch Legs and Marble-Top Coffee Table
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Arch Legs and Marble-Top Coffee Table
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Legs Kneehole Desk & Chair - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Legs Kneehole Desk & Chair - 2 Pc Set. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
H 30 in W 52 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hairpin Leg Bentwood Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Italian wrought iron hairpin leg bentwood accent side chair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza on Brass Legs, C. 1960s.
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Westport, CT
embodies the essence of mid-century modern design. Its rich walnut grain veneer radiates warmth and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Curved Back Hoof Leg Side Chair, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern cherry wood curved back hoof leg side chair - a pair. Item features curved backs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Sculptures of Horse & Elephant with Elongated Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern sculptures of horse & elephant with elongated legs
Offered for sale is a pair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Red Upholstery Brass Legs Mid century Italian Modern Sofa Loveseat
By Ico Parisi, Marco Zanuso
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century Italian modern brass sputnik shape legs bright red upholstery sofa.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Sculpted Legs Vintage Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser c. 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Denville, NJ
vintage furniture piece that will stand the test of time.
This vintage mid-century modern lowboy dresser
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Asian Chinoiserie Sabre Leg Walnut Dining Chairs
By Paul Laszlo, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with Asian styling. The set of four includes two arm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sled Leg End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern end tables with floating style glass tops with bevelled edges
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Side Round Three Legs Table
Located in Labrit, Landes
Side or end table circa 1950, round top and three legs
French
Rattan
Good vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
Mid-century Brazilian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table With Iron Legs
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Oakland, CA
1960's Brazil Modern rosewood coffee table crafted of rosewood slats assembled to a wrought iron
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern French Primitive 4-Legs Wooden Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern French primitive 4-legs wooden stool, 1950s
Very good condition with very
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Sabre Leg Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Table Gibbings Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut dining table designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. The
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table with Cylindrical Brushed Nickel Legs
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern cocktail table was realized in the United States circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Louvre Front Walnut Credenza / Dresser on Pencil Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza / dresser on pencil legs.
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Restored Mid Century Modern Period Hardwood Sideboard with Chrome Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning fully restored vintage Mid Century Modern hardwood
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood
H 27.96 in W 73.43 in D 19.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This attractive vintage modern sofa boasts a single overstuffed cushion covered in a plush royal
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Sheepskin Bench Lucite Tapered Legs Mid-Century Modern, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bench with exotic Tibetan sheepskin in ivory.
Fabulous bench has a sturdy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Sheepskin, Lucite
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Mid Century Modern Legs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of mid century modern legs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century modern legs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 2787 antique and vintage mid century modern legs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 203 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century modern legs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern legs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many mid century modern legs are appealing in their simplicity, but T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, George Nelson and Herman Miller produced popular mid century modern legs that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Legs?
Prices for mid century modern legs start at $10 and top out at $84,000 with the average selling for $2,898.
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 Mid Century Modern Legs
- 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, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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