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Brutalist Mid Century Ship Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Brutalist Mid Century Ship Wall Sculpture. Mixed torch cut metals with painted accents.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Brutalist Mid Century Sculpture by Frank Cota
Located in Redding, CT
Brutalist Mid Century Sculpture by American Artist Frank Cota. Large in scale and vibrant in design
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Midcentury Iron Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A striking Late 1960s Brutalist midcentury iron sculpture in all very good original condition for
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Mid-Century Bronze, T. Mori 1962 Butterfly.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Brutalist Mid-Century bronze, T. Mori Butterfly 1962. Spectacular, great color and patination
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Mid Century Nail Art Sculpture Signed Schwartz
By Ron Schmidt
Located in Redding, CT
Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Nail Art sculpture signed Schwartz. Brutalist style copper and steel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper, Iron
Canadian Brutalist Mid Century King Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Canadian Brutalist mid century king headboard
Headboard measures: 82 wide x 1.5 deep x 44.25
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Mirror
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century walnut mirror
Mirror measures: 62.5 wide x 2.25 deep x 36.5 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Blackened Steel
By Laurel, Richard Barr
Located in Stamford, CT
Brutalist Mid Century Modern Table Lamp, Blackened Steel, One Available
One of a pair having fine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Lane Brutalist Mid Century Mirrors, Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Brutalist mid century mirrors - pair
Each mirror measures: 19 wide x 1.25 deep x 48.75 high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair Brutalist Mid Century Lamps Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Brutalist Mid Century Lamps Signed
Captivating pair of handmade brutalist lamps. Crafted from
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Wonderful Brutalist Mid Century Tobago Dry Bar / Cabinet, Server
By Paul Evans, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Brutalist Mid Century Tobago dry bar / cabinet, server..Amazing design,, Nice size
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Dry Bars
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Brutalist mid century walnut queen headboard
This headboard measures: 62.25 wide x 1.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Tobago Canadian Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Mirror
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobago Canadian Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Mirror
Mirror measures: 63 wide x 3.5 deep x 38
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 80 wide x 20.25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut King Headboard
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut King Headboard
This headboard measures: 80.25 wide x 1.25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Canadian Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Canadian Brutalist mid century lowboy with mirror
Lowboy measures: 82.75 wide x 19.25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Thomasville Tiki Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Nightstand
By Thomasville
Located in Countryside, IL
Thomasville Tiki Brutalist mid century walnut nightstand
This nightstand measures: 20.5 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Lane Brutalist Mid Century Oak Mirror, Set
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Brutalist mid century oak mirror - set
These mirrors measures: 28.5 wide x 1 deep x 47
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Canadian Brutalist Midcentury Oak Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Canadian brutalist midcentury oak lowboy dresser.
This lowboy measures: 74.75 wide x 20 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Tobago Brutalist Midcentury Walnut Nightstands, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobago Brutalist midcentury walnut nightstands, pair.
Each nightstand measures: 26 wide x 18
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Lane Staccato Brutalist Midcentury Oak Armoire
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Oak Armoire
This armoire measures: 36 wide x 19 deep x 63.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Brutalist Mid-Century Lamp in the Style of Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Brutalist Mid-Century lamp in the style of Curtis Jere. Torch cut shapes of stars and branches or
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 78 wide x 19.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 28 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 28 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard
This headboard measures: 60 wide x 1.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 78 wide x 18.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Oak Nightstands – Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Oak Nightstands – Pair
Each nightstand measures: 27 wide x 17
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 40.5 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Brutalist Mid Century Man Throwing Spear Steel Sculpture
Located in Countryside, IL
Brutalist mid century man throwing spear steel sculpture
This sculpture measures: 22 wide x 7
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Vintage Brutalist Mid Century Steel Metal Family Table Sculpture Signed Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brutalist mid century steel metal Family sculpture Signed Hardy. Item features sculpture of
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 14 in W 15 in D 12 in
Lane Staccato Brutalist Midcentury Oak King Headboard
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist midcentury Oak King Headboard
This headboard measures: 80 wide x 1.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Lane Staccato Brutalist Midcentury Oak Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist midcentury Oak Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 78 wide x 19 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Broyhill Brasilia Style Brutalist Mid-Century Walnut Full Headboard
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia style Brutalist mid-century walnut full headboard
The headboard measures: 56.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Canadian Brutalist Mid Century Rosewood Chrome and Oak Armoire
Located in Countryside, IL
Canadian Brutalist mid century rosewood oak and chrome Armoire
This armoire measures: 39 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Style Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Mirror
By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans style lane Brutalist mid century walnut mirror
Mirror measures: 62.5 wide x 2 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Tom Greene Brass Sculptural Chandelier Feldman Co.
By Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene
Located in Wayne, NJ
Brutalist Mid-Century Modern tom greene brass Chandelier by Feldman. It has 8 arms and one down
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 25 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century 6 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century 6 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 58 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Buffet and Hutch
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Buffet and Hutch
The buffet measures: 66 wide x 19.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Oak and Mirror King Headboard
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Oak and Mirror King Headboard
This headboard measures: 80 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Paul Evans Style Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard
By Paul Evans, Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans style lane Brutalist mid century walnut queen headboard
This headboard is 60 wide x 2
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Upholstered King Headboard with Lights
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Upholstered King Headboard with Lights
This headboard measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Broyhill Sculptra Brutalist Mid-Century Walnut Commode Nightstands, a Pair
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill sculptra Brutalist mid century walnut commode nightstands - a pair.
Each nightstand
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut and Mirror Queen Storage Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobago brutalist mid century walnut and mirror Queen storage headboard
Headboard measures: 60 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Broyhill Sculptra Brutalist Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Sculptra Brutalist mid century walnut 5 drawer highboy dresser
Dresser measures: 40 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Copper
Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Bernard Rooke, United Kingdom, 1970's
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This brutalist mid-century modern stoneware table lamp with matte cream white and terracotta
Category
Vintage 1970s British Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Brutalist Mid-Century Wall Sconce by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brutalist mid-century wall sconce sconce by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s
Poliarte Italy, sconce
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Art Nouveau Brutalist Mid Century Scrolling Iron Kitchen Island Bar Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Nouveau style Brutalist mid century scrolling iron and copper kitchen island bar table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Copper, Iron
H 71 in W 75 in D 23.5 in
Brutalist Mid-Century Wall Sconce by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brutalist mid-century wall sconce sconce by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s
Poliarte Italy, sconce
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Midcentury Illuminated Resin Coffee Side Table from Accolay, France
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Brutalist. Midcentury illuminated resin coffee side table from Accolay, France.
Naturalistic
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
Paul Evans Style Canadian Brutalist Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans style Canadian Brutalist Mid Century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser
Dresser measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 80 in D 21 in
Richard Barr for Laurel Brutalist Mid Century Table Lamps, A Pair
By Laurel, Richard Barr
Located in Countryside, IL
Richard Barr for Laurel Brutalist Mid Century Table Lamps - A Pair
Each lamp measures: 5.5 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair measures: 20
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Brutalist Mid-Century Design Wall Mirror with Wrought Iron Frame and Chain
Located in München, DE
Rare Brutalist mid-century design wall mirror with wrought iron frame and chain.
Great 50s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Brutalist Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 0.79 in
United Tiki Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Tiki Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.75 in W 62.25 in D 42 in
Heavy Brutalist Mid Century Design Wall Mirror with Wrought Iron Frame and Chain
Located in München, DE
Very rare heavy Brutalist mid century design wall mirror with wrought iron frame and chain.
Great
Category
Vintage 1950s German Brutalist Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
H 36.23 in W 19.3 in D 0.99 in
Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s
Beautiful wooden set, a bar with three
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Heavy Brutalist Mid-Century Design Wall Mirror with Wrought Iron Frame and Chain
Located in München, DE
Very rare heavy Brutalist mid-century design wall mirror with wrought iron frame and chain.
Great
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 24.81 in W 17.13 in D 1.38 in
Brutalist Mid-Century Iron Wall Light
Located in London, GB
A large brutalist iron wall light.
France, c1950s.
Stylish metal laticed design.
Re
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Large Brutalist Mid-Century Belgium Credenza
Located in London, GB
A large six door credenza or sideboard.
Belgium, c1970s.
A scarcer model than the ones done by De Coene.
Simple turned handles.
Veneered and stained wood.
Good co...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Credenzas
Materials
Wood
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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 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 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 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 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, 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.
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