Tripod Mid Century Modern
20
4,496
112
90
to
349
2,417
2,183
4,674
4,597
4,609
4,307
115
51
40
20
10
7
7
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
10
26
4,456
206
23
3,793
314
2
3
14
109
1,662
875
218
32
9
3,139
1,696
1,573
651
536
3,406
1,003
982
940
932
101
73
56
48
44
Sort By
Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Tripod Lamps, USA, 1950's
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Austin, TX
Gerald Thurston For Lightolier tripod mid century modern table lamps. Original matched pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Laurel Thurston 1950s Brass Tripod Walnut
By Laurel Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE ROCKET TRIPOD!
MID CENTURY MODERN
BRASS & WALNUT
LAUREL LAMP!
ATOMIC AGE ELEGANCE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern tripod brass floor lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tile Tripod Side Table
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A small fifties/sixties tripod side table with vibrant tile.
The tile measures 16 x 16 cm
Nice for
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare Swedish Tripod Floor Lamp, Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern
By ASEA, George Nakashima, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish tripod floor lamp with original shade (paper/rice paper). In the style of George
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Free Shipping
H 53.55 in Dm 14.97 in
French Mid-Century Modern Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Black Lacquered Tripod Floor Lamp, Iron, Brass. France, 1950s
Tripod floor lamp made in France at
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Italian Tripod Table Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage atomic tripod table lamp, circa 1950s. This unique piece features a cylinder perforated
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Teak Laminated Tripod Side Table
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A small fifties/sixties tripod side table: teak laminated.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Travertine & Tripod Brass Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition, Shows Patina on Brass
Materials: Travertine Stone, Patinated Brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Vintage German Tripod Sputnik String Metal Ashtray Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
-Century Modern home or bar area.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 26.25 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in
Mid-Century Modern tripod Table Lamp, France, 1960
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A mid-century table lamp. In wood, France, 1960.
It is in good general condition and works
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Tripod Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp model 'Tripod Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Tripod Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp model 'Tripod Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge
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
Table lamp model 'Tripod Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge
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
Table lamp model 'Tripod Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge
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
Table lamp model 'Tripod Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic Tripod Vase
By Fulper Pottery, Frankoma Pottery
Located in Garnerville, NY
Amazing futuristic Mid-Century Modern fat lava and flambe blue glazed tripod vase, circa 1950-1960
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Wood Tripod Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Good original vintage condition with trace of age and use for this tripod floor lamp made from wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Beautiful rare Mid Century Modern Rotaflex Tripod table lamp
By Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in München, DE
Very rare Mid Century Modern Rotaflex table lamp with metal tripod frame.
Beautiful design, yellow
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Swivel Tripod Stool in Elm, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful tripod stool in elm. This decorative piece of design has an adjustable and rotating seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusual 1950s tripod floor lamp. Consists of three conical perforated brass shades with pull chain
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Tripod Pine Stool, Mid-Century Modern Design, Sweden
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful, minimalistic tripod stool in stained solid pine, mid-century modern design, Sweden
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Wire Tripod Base Brass Finial Floor Lamp
By Tony Paul, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern wire tripod base brass finial floor lamp atr. to Frederic Weinberg.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Black and Orange Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern black and orange powder coated tripod floor lamp.
Newly powder
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Tripod Stool, France
By Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s. Lovely Vintage look.
Good vintage condition.
Dimension on the floor between two legs : 35 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Rotaflex Brass & Plastic Tripod Floor Lamp, c1960s
By Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this authentic, vintage mid-century modern Rotaflex tripod floor lamp dating
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Tripod Stools, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The stools were new, covered with original old Brazilian cowhide.
The frames have patina. In one the frame is rather silver color.
The seat height is 44cm and 46cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Tripod Ashtray and Magazine Rack
Located in Aci Castello, IT
defines Mid-Century Modern design. Its brass construction, tripod structure, and dual-purpose design make
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 9.45 in D 12.21 in
Mid-Century Modern Floating Fiberglass Tripod Planter by Kimball Corp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Kimball Corp.
Manufacturer: Kimball Corp.
Materials: Fiberglass, Metal Base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
a marvelous Mid Century Modern Icon! The 1954 Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Brazilian Sculptural Walnut Brass Geometric Tripod Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian sculpted bold angles of design Floor Lamp. Designed with a striking
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 58.75 in W 24 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood French Tripod Stool After Charlotte Perriand, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern wood French tripod stool.
This magnificent item was produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Pine
H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 10.83 in
Mid-Century American Modern Round Walnut and Iron Tripod Accent Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low Mid-Century Modern accent / side table with circular walnut top supported by iron tripod base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Iron and Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-century era was marked by a departure from ornate, intricate designs and a shift towards
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Tripod Italian Ottomans C1960
By Gio Ponti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Italian Ottomans in the style of Gio Ponti. Three legged and recently recovered, 3 yrs ago, in black & white cotton velvet. Minor dime size stain on one. Otherwise i...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant mid-century modern brass and bronze floor lamp is mounted on a triangular cast brass
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Beautiful very rare original Mid Century Modern brass tripod table lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare original Mid Century Modern brass tripod table lamp with fabric lampshade.
Typical
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hagenauer Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s, Austria
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Hagenauer Werkstätten brass table lamp manufactured in 1960s, Austria. The lamp is made of polished brass with dark grey-lacquered rod. The lamp provides a smooth and wonde...
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Tripod Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant mid century desk lamp with a metal and brass tripod base and a perforated aluminum green
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Mahogany Tripod Snake Feet Floor Lamp Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Mahogany Tripod Snake Feet Floor Lamp Table. Measure 18" in diameter and stand 60
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Brass Tripod Floor Lamp with Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut & brass tripod floor lamp with side table
Dimensions
60in H x 18in W x
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bronze, Brass & Laminate Wood Drink Side Table Tripod Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern tripod bronze round drink table with laminate top and decorative brass banding
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Round and Tripod Sidetable, Zebra Wood, Walnut - France
Located in Girona, ES
Round and tripod side table, zebra wood on top, stained walnut feet, French polish.
France, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut, Zebra Wood
Exceptional & Lovely Mid-Century Modern Tripod UFO Table Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern tripod UFO table lamp. Designed & manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Extending Chrome Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Space Age Extending Chrome Tripod Floor Lamp
A mid century modern adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Standing Lamp With Turquoise Glass - Italy, 1960s
Located in Girona, ES
Tripod standing lamp, lacquered steel, polished brass and thick turquoise glass, new electricity
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Brass
Mid century italian tripod coffee table, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant mid century tripod base coffee table with it's original triangular clear glass top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid Century Bullet Planter Tripod Base Stand
Located in Ferndale, MI
Recently powder-coated matte black bullet planter tripod base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Brass Accent Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Refinished, Newly Rewired, New Linen Shade
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 59.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folkart Tripod Chair, Germany Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. Historically used as a chair in the farmhouses in Germany in the 19th Century, this modern brutalist version
Category
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in W 13.25 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Standing Lamp With Painted Paper Lampshades - France
Located in Girona, ES
Tripod standing lamp, polished brass, black lacquered steel base, plastified black lace decoration
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 68.12 in Dm 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Jax Tripod Dining Table after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek and stylish glass topped dining table in the manner of Milo Baughman. It features a tubular chrome base with a thick heavy glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tripod Side Table by John Van Koert Drexel 1950s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tripod Occasional Table or Stand
Uncommon tripod table by Drexel circa
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp by Alfaplex Milano, Italy, 1960
By Alfaplex Milano
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful and rare 1960s Italian tripod table lamp in Perspex, beautiful wood and brass by Alfaplex
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century, Danish Round Tripod Footstool
Located in Bristol, GB
A charming, round footstool with tapering teak legs and a padded cushion which has been newly upholstered in black faux leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Sered Novoplast Mid Century Modern Rocket Floor Lamp with a Tripod Teak Frame
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Mid Century Modern Rocket Floor Lamp with a Tripod Teak Frame by Sered Novoplast of Czechoslovakia
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak
1950s Mid Century Italian Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Beerse, VAN
1950s Italian tripod floor lamp, representing the mid century era beautifuly.
The lamp is made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Petite Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp in Brass and Granulate, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petite Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp in Brass and Granulate, 1960s
Dimension
Height: 9.25
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Round Tripod Sidetable, Solid Mahogany and Thick Glass- Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Round tripod sidetable in solid mahogany, French polish, thick glass on top.
Italy c. 1948.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 22.05 in Dm 31.5 in
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Tripod Mid Century Modern", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Tripod Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tripod mid century modern for your home. Each tripod mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. If you’re shopping for a tripod mid century modern, we have 977 options in-stock, while there are 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a tripod mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tripod mid century modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Gerald Thurston, Lightolier and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings each produced at least one beautiful tripod mid century modern that is worth considering.
How Much is a Tripod Mid Century Modern?
The average selling price for a tripod mid century modern at 1stDibs is $2,111, while they’re typically $6 on the low end and $37,500 for the highest priced.
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 Tripod Mid Century Modern
- 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
Welcome Back to Designer Russel Wright’s Mid-Century Hudson Valley Home
The industrial designer was known for his sleek, modern dinnerware, but his 1961 house and the landscape around it may be his most astonishing creation.
Cara Greenberg Wrote the Book on Mid-Century Modern Furniture. Here Are Her Auction Finds
The author and design expert was among the first to define the style and coined its alliterative name. She shares her favorite pieces on 1stDibs Auctions — including some steals.
Jochum Rodgers Has Long Brought the Best of 20th-Century Design to Berlin and Beyond
Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.
A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture
The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.
More Ways To Browse
Table Lamp By Charlotte Perriand
Floor Lamp Milk Glass Shade
Rustic Painted Desk
Sphere Table Lamp Globe Lamp
Chrome Atomic Lamp
Chrome Tripod Floor Lamp
Jeanneret Desk Chair
Charles Hollis Jones Round Table
Chrome Eyeball Lamp
Desk Chair Pierre Jeanneret
Art Deco Floor Lamp Silvered
Vintage Japanese Dish
Round Wood Side Table Danish
New Dining Chairs Boucle
Articulated Metal Desk Lamp
Lyfa New
Prouve Style Table
Tripod Table Chrome