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Brown stoneware mid century ceramic table lamp signed circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French handmade ceramic table lamp
Circa 1970
20th century design stoneware ceramic table lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
White and Blue Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp by Pierre Pigaglio 1950 Lighting
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pierre Pigaglio
Elegant stoneware midcentury table lamp by Pierre Pigaglio, master of Jean
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 12.21 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Gunnar Nylund White Mid-Century Ceramic Pitcher Jar by Rörstrand in Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare white ceramic / stoneware mid-century pitcher jar by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 10.24 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
Large Shiny Red Floor Vase Modernist Chamotte Clay, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage European monumental bottle pitcher shaped stoneware midcentury floor vase. Handcrafted in
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware, Pottery
Barbara Willis Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Barbara Willis
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed and gorgeously glazed large stoneware Mid-century Modern low bowl by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 2.5 in W 17 in D 7 in
Large Vintage Brown Round Ceramic California Studio Cigar Ashtray
By Robert Maxwell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
drip.
Stamped underneath: Pottery craft 401.
Vintage stoneware Mid-Century Modern, Made in USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Stoneware Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid Century Stoneware Lamp.
Made by California Ceramic Designer.
Stoneware incised pattern.
3 way
Category
Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Signed Mid-Century Brutalist Stoneware Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Signed mid-century brutalist stoneware. Each piece is a unique blend of form and raw beauty
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Michel & Denise Pointu French Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, 1950s
By Denise Pointu Detraz
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French mid-century stoneware vase by Michel & Denise Pointu (Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye), France, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Stoneware Chalice Planter
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Vintage stoneware planter in chalice form with incised design features. Has a drainage hole. Very
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Karen Karnes Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Art Pottery Pitcher
By Karen Karnes
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern stoneware art pottery pitcher designed by Karen Karnes (American, 1925
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Pearsons of Chesterfield Mid-Century Incised Stoneware Art Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stylish mid-century English brown glazed and incised pattern stoneware vase by Pearsons of
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Karen Karnes Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Art Pottery Covered Jar
By Karen Karnes
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern stoneware art pottery covered jar designed by Karen Karnes (American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Stoneware
American Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century light grey stoneware textured table lamp with a tapered cone shape with a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Ashtray Mid-Century, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful item, in very good original condition, stoneware, green glaze, and plant relief. Marked
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Stoneware
Tenmoku stoneware bulbous bottle vase by Shoji Hamada, mid-century
By Shoji Hamada
Located in London, GB
With Hamada's beautiful signature 'sugar cane' pattern.
In perfect condition.
Provenance;
The library of a Gentleman, private collection Norfolk and London - UK.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Beautiful Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden. Mid-20th Century
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Knivsta, SE
design from Mid-20th Century. Beautiful color.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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H 5.52 in Dm 2.56 in
Arne Bang, Figurine of a Deer in Stoneware, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang, figurine of a deer in stoneware.
Model number 11.
Mid-20th Century.
In perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
1960s Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Vase or Jar
Located in Monrovia, CA
condition, excellent example of Mid-Century Modern artistry captured in stoneware.
The handcrafted stoneware
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Large Mid-Century Modern Glazed Stoneware Charger Plate
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Large Stoneware Charger. This bold charger is signed. It is striking with blue
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
French Mid Century Ceramic Stoneware Ashtray by Jean Cacheleux
By Jean Cacheleux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Cacheleux ceramic stoneware ashtray
Handcrafted artisanal sculpted vase by French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid Century Hand Painted Sailboat Scene Stoneware Centrepiece Plate
Located in New York, NY
Mid century Italian stoneware centrepiece plate hand painted in shades of green and pink, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Karen Karnes Attributed Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Art Pottery Covered Jar
By Karen Karnes
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern stoneware art pottery covered dish attributed to Karen Karnes (American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Mid-Century Glazed Stoneware Pottery, Jar/ Jug/ Vase/ Vessel, Wabi Sabi
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning large and heavy vintage Mid-century stoneware jug with handles
Beautiful greyish-blue
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Stoneware
H 12.01 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
Gustave Reynaud Le Murier, Vallauris Mid-Century Stoneware Fragrance Diffuser
By Gustave Reynaud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century stoneware vase by Jacqueline and Gustave Reynaud Le Murier, Vallauris, France
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Studio Ceramic Stoneware Pot by Mark Zamantakis
By Mark Zamantakis
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern stoneware pot by artist Mark Zamantakis from his Colorado ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Scandinavian Design Stoneware Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund, manufactured at
Rörstrand (Stockholm) in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Mid-Century Modern stoneware plate by Atelier Knabstrup
By Knabstrup
Located in Berlin, DE
Blue Mid-Century Modern stoneware plate by Atelier Knabstrup
Stoneware plate with beautiful ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Michel & Denise Pointu French Mid-Century Stoneware, France, ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
pottery is the top craft of the region. The many styles include the utilitarian and decorative stoneware
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Stoneware Glazed Ceramic Vinegar Jar Table Lamps.
Located in London, GB
These Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Vinegar Jar Table Lamps redefine sophistication.
Crafted from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware lamp by Soholm
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Berlin, DE
Handmade Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware lamp by Soholm
Table lamp handmade of stoneware with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid Century Studio Pottery Stoneware Table Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Magnificent hand crafted Studio Pottery table lamp. Lamp base and shade are all glazed stoneware
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Saltglaze Stoneware Charger England Mid-18th Century Circa 1765
Located in Katonah, NY
This charger is true Americana! "George Washington considered stoneware a fashionable and practical
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
Saint-Clement Huge French Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, 1950s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Huge stoneware vase at Saint-Clement's, France, 1950s. Huge, spectacular and very rare vase in this
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Karlsruhe, Germany, Vase in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Karlsruhe, Germany. Vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful crackle glaze. Mid-20th century.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Charles Voltz for Vallauris Vase in Stoneware, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Charles Voltz for Vallauris vase in stoneware.
Signed: CH. Voltz, mid-20th century.
In perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Mid-Century Modern Bennett Walsh Pacific Stoneware Yellow Tiger Ashtray
Located in Charleston, SC
stoneware and showing an incised image of a tiger glazed in primary pop-colors of orange on yellow. The deep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stoneware, Paint
Italian Mid-Century Brown Porcelain Stoneware Ashtray Mangiarotti Danese, 1970s
By Danese Milano, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown porcelain stoneware ashtray by Mangiarotti for Danese, 1970s
Round
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain, Stoneware
Large Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bottle Vase in the Style of Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, richly multi-glazed and textured, heavy Mid-Century Modern large stoneware bottle vase
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
H 22.25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Carl Harry Stalhane, Rörstrand Stoneware Bowl, Sweden, Mid 20 Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stalhane, Rörstrand stoneware bowl.
Sweden, mid-20 century.
Beautiful glaze in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Stoneware Ashtray
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in North Hollywood, CA
chocolate brown with a gray.
Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics, stoneware and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Small blue Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware vase by Stogo
Located in Berlin, DE
Small blue Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware vase by Stogo
Very small stoneware vase designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Mid-Century Modern Blue rectangular Stoneware bowl by Stogo
Located in Berlin, DE
Danish Mid-Century Modern Blue rectangular Stoneware bowl by Stogo
Rectangular stoneware vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Transitional Tall Purple Decorative Stoneware Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A heavy decorative stoneware bowl in pale purple. This bowl will be fabulous sitting on a coffee
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Large Floor Vase, Stoneware, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stamford, CT
Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Large 'Rubus' Floor Vase, Stoneware, 1950s
Swedish
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Bertil Lundgren for Rörstrand, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Bertil Lundgren
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century stoneware vase by Bertil Lundgren for Rörstrand, 1960s. Signed under the bottom
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century Salt Glazed Stoneware Crock
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century two gallon salt glazed stoneware crock, circa 1860s.
In the style of H. Weston, the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Rustic Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
from ordinary household porcelain to some of the most exclusive stoneware during the 20th century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Argenta, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stamford, CT
Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Jug or Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Argenta, 1930s
Swedish
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 12.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Syco, Sweden, Three Small Bowls in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Syco, Sweden. Three small bowls in glazed stoneware. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 8.5 x 7.5 cm.
In
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Scale Mid Century Boho Salt Glazed Stoneware Jardinière Planter Pot
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb large scale Mid Century Salt Glazed Stoneware Jardinière Planter Pot in a beautiful earthy
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Argenta, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stamford, CT
Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Argenta, 1960s
A Swedish ceramic
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 10.25 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stoneware Vase, Sweden, 1970s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stoneware Vase, Sweden, 1970s
Scandinavian modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Green Vase, Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stamford, CT
Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Green Vase, Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
Swedish ceramic
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 12.25 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in
French Mid Century Red Stoneware Ceramic Vase in style of George Jouve, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and decorative French mid century red stoneware / ceramic vase in a warm red color and in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 8.27 in W 3.35 in D 1.97 in
Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Vase, circa 1950s
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early work (circa early 1950s) by Master Greek-American potter Peter Voulkos.
Signed on base with incised signature by Voulkos.
Voulkos is widely considered to be t...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Swedish Stoneware Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Örebro, SE
Elegant small table lamp in stoneware by Gunnar Nylund, produced in Sweden by Rörstrand during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage mid-century French provincial stoneware pottery, jar / jug / vase / vessel.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial stoneware pottery, jar/ jug/ vase/ vessel.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage mid-century French provincial stoneware pottery, jar/jug/vase/vessel.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. 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. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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