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Richard Huntington 1960s Geometric Abstraction Large Mid Century Modern NYC
By Richard Huntington
Located in Buffalo, NY
A mid-century modern geometric abstract painting by American artist Richard Huntington. Richard
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1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Italian Mid-Century Modern NYC Screen Print Cocktail Table, Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee table attributed to Piero Fornasetti. The table suspended on 4
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

18 Karat White Gold Mesh Sapphire and Diamond Lace Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
: A NYC Socialite. Beekman Phillips Geneva 2000s
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Mesh Sapphire and Diamond Lace Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
: A NYC Socialite. Beekman Phillips Geneva 2000s
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair Custom Hairpin Leg Benches
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
thickness. Professionally packed and shipped through UPS or through local Currier NYC area
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Pair Custom Hairpin Leg Benches
Pair Custom Hairpin Leg Benches
H 17 in W 24 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Jetson Pendant Light Union Theological Seminary in NYC
Located in New York, NY
Large scale Mid-Century Modern pendant light from the prestigious Union Theological Seminary on the
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

NYC Watercolor Drawing American Modern 20th Century Modernism Mid-Century WPA
By David Fredenthal
Located in New York, NY
NYC Watercolor Drawing American Modern 20th Century Modernism Mid-Century WPA. David Fredenthal
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1940s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Backstage, Ambassador" Broadway Theatre NYC Mid-century Modern Modernist Cubist
By Sam Norkin
Located in New York, NY
"Backstage, Ambassador" Broadway Theatre NYC Mid-century Modern Modernist CubistSigned lower left
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1940s American Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

NYC Subway Mid 20th Century Modern American Scene Social Realism Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
NYC Subway Mid 20th Century Modern American Scene Social Realism Contemporary David Atkins (1910
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1960s American Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Reginald Marsh "Brooklyn Bridge" NYC Modernism WPA Mid-Century Watercolor Modern
By Reginald Marsh
Located in New York, NY
Reginald Marsh "Brooklyn Bridge" NYC Modernism WPA Mid-Century Watercolor Modern Reginald Marsh
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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

1950s "Mark" Oil Pastel and Gouache Figurative Painting NYC Modern Mid Century
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Faculty: Art Department of the New School Museum of Modern Art School of Visual Arts Stacy Studio Workshop
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper, Oil Pastel

NYC Cityscape American Scene WPA Modern Realism Mid 20th Century Architectural
By Ernest Fiene
Located in New York, NY
NYC Cityscape American Scene WPA Modern Realism Mid 20th Century Architectural Ernest Fiene (1894
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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Coney Island" Brooklyn NYC Amusement Park Mid-century American Scene WPA Modern
By Ludwig Bemelmans, 1898-1962
Located in New York, NY
"Coney Island" Brooklyn NYC Amusement Park Mid-century American Scene WPA Modern Ludwig Bemelmans
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1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

NYC Subway Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism WPA Modern 1930s
By Daniel Ralph Celentano
Located in New York, NY
NYC Subway Riders Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism WPA Modern 1930s Daniel Celentano
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1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

Poker Players NYC Mid 20th Century Modern WPA American Scene Social Realism
By Philip Reisman
Located in New York, NY
Poker Players NYC Mid 20th Century Modern WPA American Scene Social Realism Philip Reisman (1904
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1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Greenwich Village NYC WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Ashcan Modern Realism
Located in New York, NY
Greenwich Village NYC WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Ashcan Modern Realism Alfred Mira (1900
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1930s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil, Board

1950s "Lounge" Mid Century Figurative Ink Drawing NYC Artist
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Department of the New School Museum of Modern Art School of Visual Arts Stacy Studio Workshop Exhibitions
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

NYC 1939 World's Fair Mural Study American Scene WPA Modern Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
NYC 1939 World's Fair Mural Study American Scene WPA Modern Mid 20th Century Eugene Savage (1883
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1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

NYC EL American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern WPA Era Figurative
By Cecil Crosley Bell
Located in New York, NY
NYC EL American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern WPA Era Figurative Cecil Bell (1906
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1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Time Remembered" Mid 20th Century NYC Modern American Scene WPA El Railway 1940
Located in New York, NY
"Time Remembered" Mid 20th Century NYC Modern American Scene WPA El Railway 1940 A view of the
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1940s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1950s "Waiting" Mid Century Female Nude Ink Drawing NYC Artist
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
-Provence 1954-55 Faculty: Art Department of the New School Museum of Modern Art School of Visual Arts
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

1950s "Mask" Mid Century Nude Ink Figure Drawing NYC Artist
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
has been exhibited at prestigious institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, the New School, and
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrific Mid-Century Modern vintage Danish lounge chair. A sturdy teak frame supports ample plush
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery, Wood

1950s "Red Sun" Mid Century Abstract Art Students League NYC
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Faculty: Art Department of the New School Museum of Modern Art School of Visual Arts Stacy Studio Workshop
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Gouache

Lane Chestnut Mid-Century Modern Dresser w Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Medium tone Mid-Century Modern chestnut dresser with four drawers, two cabinet doors and a large
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Chestnut

Custom Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Creative Woodwork Co., NYC
By George Marshal Cohen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Custom Midcentury Walnut Credenza, handmade by George Cohen for his workshop, the Creative Woodwork Company of New York City, circa 1960s. It offers a voluminous amount of storage. T...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1950s "Looking Over Shoulder" Mid Century Figurative Ink Drawing NYC Artist
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
-Provence 1954-55 Faculty: Art Department of the New School Museum of Modern Art School of Visual Arts
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Blonde Oak Cavalier Cedar Chest
By Cavalier
Located in New York, NY
This piece features a beautiful blonde oak veneer, characteristic of mid-century design, and is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Lane Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table w Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern design, it adds a touch of retro charm to any living space. The built-in drawer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Weiman Mid Century Modern Neoclassical Side Tables
By Weiman
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
tapered hexagon styling. Sits atop modern neoclassical base. Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

"Times Square" Mid 20th Century 1937 Modernism Broadway Drawing NYC Cityscape
Located in New York, NY
"Times Square" Mid 20th Century 1937 Modernism Broadway Drawing NYC Cityscape Philip Goodwin (20th
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1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Mid Century Articulating Swing Arm Chrome Floor Lamp by Nessen Studios NYC
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
base. Beautiful mid century articulating chrome floor lamp by Nessen Studios, NYC Professionally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

"Rail Yard" Urban Industrial WPA American Scene Drawing NYC Mid-Century
By Joseph Solman
Located in New York, NY
"Rail Yard" Urban Industrial WPA American Scene Drawing NYC Mid-Century. Initialed "JS" upper right
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1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

American Modern Seascape Painting - Audubon Artists Annual - NYC
Located in Rochester, NY
A mysterious American Modern Surrealist figural seascape oil painting on canvas in the original
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

"NYC Subway" American Modernism Scene WPA Mid-Century Realism Cityscape Transit
By Max Arthur Cohn
Located in New York, NY
"NYC Subway" American Modernism Scene WPA Mid-Century Realism Cityscape Transit. 26 x 28 inches
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1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

NYC Subway Mid 20th Century American Modernism WPA Realism industrial Colorful
Located in New York, NY
NYC Subway Mid 20th Century American Modernism WPA Realism industrial Colorful "New York Subway
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1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

1950s Mid-Century Robert Kayton Display Associates NYC Flag Cord Plywood Chair
By Richard Neutra, Klaus Grabe, Robert Kayton
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice example of the oversize version of the side chair in this rare series of exposition furniture with the original flag cord still intact. Retains Mfg. Label on the back of the frame.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Colortran Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamp Film Style
By Colortran
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Colortran midcentury chrome floor lamp. Film style floor lamp circa 1980. Blue
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1967 "Abstract 7" Ink Brush Drawing NYC Artist Michael Knigin Mid Century
By Michael Knigin
Located in Arp, TX
City Museum of Modern Art, Portland Museum of Art, Smithsonian Museum of American Art, Whitney Museum
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink

Mid-Century Modern Hungarian Porcelain Base Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern styling single socket porcelain base fixture with clear jar shaped glass
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Mid Century NYC Park Avenue Street Scene with Public Bus Boudreau, circa 1960
By Joe Boudreau
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Early 1960 Manhattan street scene. Great fashions depicting the times. Unframed, signed Boudreau. City bus with a fashionable crowd strolling. It's not Joe Boudreau as far as I know....
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

1967 "Abstract 8" Ink Brush Drawing NYC Artist Michael Knigin Mid Century
By Michael Knigin
Located in Arp, TX
, Library of Congress, McNay Museum, Mexico City Museum of Modern Art, Portland Museum of Art, Smithsonian
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink

Mid-Century Modern Iron Bar/Counter Stools
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
design. Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
"Atomic" floor lamp manufactured in the 1950s, by the Majestic Lamp Co. of NYC. The lamp has a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
H 70.48 in W 11.03 in D 16.15 in
Mid century modern 6 drawer simple walnut dresser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century post modern 6 drawer simple walnut dresser. Simple designed walnut veneer dresser over
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Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Pair Mid-Century Modern American Sculpted Maple Nightstands
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Timeless pair of Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern single drawer nightstands. All solid maple
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak square Coffee Table
By Drylund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak 30” square coffee table - Legs unbolt. Very clean all around
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Cherry Nightstand by Renzo Rutili
By John Stuart Inc., Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
1960s light stain cherry Mid-Century Modern bedroom nightstand featuring three drawers with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Cherry

Mid Century Modern Swedish Modern Set of 6 Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Modern set of 6 bentwood Dining chairs. Great minimalist design. Legs
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Abstract Mid-20th Century Oil Non Objective NYC Radio City Music Hall
By Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Mid-20th Century Oil Non Objective NYC Radio City Music Hall. Oil on board, 23 x 20 inches
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

"War Brides, Wash Sq NYC" American Scene WWII Modernism WPA Mid-Century Oil
By Georgina Klitgaard
Located in New York, NY
"War Brides, Wash Sq NYC" American Scene WWII Modernism WPA Mid-Century Oil. 30 x 40 inches. Oil on
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1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza
By George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut 6 drawer dresser credenza with aluminum handles. Beautiful walnut grain
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Mid-Century Modern Italy Crystal Sconces Quantity Available
Located in New York, NY
Retrieved from the famous Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn NY. A pair of Italian crystal Mid-Century
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 6 Drawer Rosewood Dresser Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Norwegian modern tall rosewood 6-drawer dresser by Westnofa. Great design and
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Welded Expressionist Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
by David Smith (1906-1965); Untitled (wood, metal pieces, nails) (1960, Museum of Modern Art NYC) by
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

NYC 1939 World's Fair 5 - 8 x 10 photographs Mid 20th Century WPA Architectural
Located in New York, NY
NYC 1939 World's Fair 5 - 8 x 10 photographs Mid 20th Century WPA Architectural Underwood and
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1930s American Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Lina Bo Bardi Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Zürich, CH
: Residential buildings, Sao Paolo, Brazil; private collection, NYC. Literature: Brazil Modern, Aric Chen, 2016
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Mid century Brazilian Modern Sergio Rodrigues Diz Lounge Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Brazilian Modern DIZ chair attributed to Sergio Rodrigues hardwood Lounge Chair - All
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Gold Finish Cage Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1990s Mid-Century Modern style diamond cage shaped pendant light done in a gold finish. Cleaned and
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s Mid-Century Modern Venini Six-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Original Mid-Century Modern Venini 1950s six-light fixture. This chandelier has beehive shaped hand
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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Mid Century Modern Nyc For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern nyc available at 1stDibs. A mid century modern nyc — often made from metal, brass and aluminum — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern nyc, we have 63 options in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern nyc, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern nyc is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern nyc that is appealing in its simplicity, but Blueprint Lighting, Alexander Girard and Mechanical Mirror Works produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Nyc?

A mid century modern nyc can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,265, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $195,000.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 Nyc
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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, 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 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    There 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, 2024
    Mid-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, 2024
    There 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, 2023
    Some 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, 2019
    The 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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