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S.G.Morris Modernist Bracelet & Earrings Enamel Sterling Silver Midcentury Rare
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Bracelet and Earrings marked S.G.M., which I believe is the esteemed
Category
Mid-20th Century British Modernist Modern Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 0.67 in L 6.7 in
1950's Mid Century Deluxe Felt Lined Silverware Cabinet With Serving Area
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1950's Mid Century Deluxe Felt Lined Silverware Cabinet with Sevice Area. Flaps on both sides
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Airline Silverware Eastern Airlines Stainless Steel Flatware Set Modern 12 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Airline Silverware
This set is from the authors' incredible lifetime collection of innovative
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Natural Walnut Credenza
Located in Westport, CT
1950-1959. The three central drawers provide ample storage for silverware, nickel hardware newly hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Nickel
Italian silverware by Krupp Berndorf, 1950s
By Art.Krupp Berndorf
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian silverware by Krupp Berndorf, 1950s
Dimensions:
forks 2x1x22 cm.
knives 2,5x1x25 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co., sterling silver bowl in pattern number 24023 from the 1950s or 1960s in Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Chin Hua Display Cabinet by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua display cabinet by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
Raymond K. Sobota started
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Burl
La Paglia International Sterling Silver Bowl Mid-Century Modern & Jensen Style
By Alphonse La Paglia, International Sterling, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Alphonse La Paglia for International Sterling, sterling silver bowl, in Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bar Pitcher in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bar pitcher in Mid-Century Modern style, with an elegant, geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style #24023
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co., sterling silver bowl in Mid-Century Modern style, in pattern number 24023 from the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Dark Walnut Credenza, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
shelving, there's also a silverware drawer in the middle.
Other designers in the modern-rustic style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
THOMASVILLE Pecan Mid 20th Century Modern MCM China Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern MCM style china cabinet by Thomasville. Pecan, or similar nutwood, with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
International Sterling Silver Centerpiece Dish Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style
By International Sterling, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver centerpiece bowl by International Sterling in Mid-Century Modern Georg Jensen style
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard, circa 1960s
By Troeds Bjarnum 1
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish sideboard, circa 1960s. Two sliding doors with a generous shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Teak
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Tripod Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this period he was
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Meriden for International Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker in Mid-Century Modern
By International Sterling
Located in New York, NY
Meriden for International Sterling, silver plated cocktail shaker in Mid-Century Modern style in an
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this period he was
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Tripod Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Tripod Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Tripod Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
his own workshop in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Tripod Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Saturn Table Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
workshop in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Black, Starr & Gorham Sterling Silver Bar Cocktail Shaker Mid-Century Modern
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Black, Starr & Gorham sterling silver bar cocktail shaker, in Mid-Century Modern style in beautiful
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 8.75 in W 5 in D 4.33 in
Tjorn Sterling Silverware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany
Located in New York, NY
A set of sterling silverware in the Tjorn pattern designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Priced per
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Saturn Table Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, he opened his own workshop in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Table Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Table Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this period he was
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Saturn Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lacroix, he opened his own workshop in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Bronze
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Cocotte Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this period he was
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Antony Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this period he was
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Antony Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this period he was
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Flame Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Antony Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Conche Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Bronze
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child Christening Mug in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child Christening mug in Mid-Century Modern style, with an elegant
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Cocotte Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this period he was
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Flame Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
workshop in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
workshop in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Classic Mid-Century Modern Walnut Server by Warren Church for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern walnut server by Warren Church for lane, wonderful warm walnut patina
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
International Sterling Silver Pair of Dishes in Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style
By International Sterling, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver stand dishes by International Sterling in Mid-Century Modern Georg Jensen
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Conche Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Flame Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this period he was
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Flame Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Antony Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this period he was
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Cocotte Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this period he was
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Cocotte Table Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Conche Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
workshop in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Cocotte Table Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Saturn Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Antony Table Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
workshop in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Flame Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures. During this
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Saturn Wall Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
workshop in 1945 with the intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
intention of creating silverware utensils.
In 1953 he began researching and designing light fixtures
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
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Mid Century Modern Silverware For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century modern silverware on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are many kinds of the piece of mid century modern silverware you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of mid century modern silverware bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Gio Ponti, Reed & Barton and Crescent Silverware each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of mid century modern silverware that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Silverware?
Prices for a piece of mid century modern silverware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $10,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,218.
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 Silverware
- 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 Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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