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Stanley Mitruck Signed 1959 “Quince” Oil on Canvas Abstract Still Life Painting
By Stanley Mitruck
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 1959 oil on canvas painting titled Quince by mid-century Chicago artist Stanley Mitruck (1922
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Flute of Chicago White Corrugated Cardboard Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1980s
By Flute Chicago, Gregory A van Pelt
Located in Miami, FL
American 1980s Mid-Century Modern antique white corrugated cardboard table lamp designed by Gregory
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

"Industrial Cityscape, Chicago" WPA Modernism Mid-Century Cityscape 20th Century
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Midwestern Chicago artist Aaron Bohrod painted in 1931 this modernist industrial cityscape during
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

New Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Judy Chicago & Georgia O'Keeffe
By Judy Chicago, Georgia O'Keefee
Located in Dallas, TX
, Contemporary, Modern, Danish, Finnish, Cubism, Mid-Century Modern, Art Moderne, Eclectic, Industrial, Rustic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Post-Modern Moroccan and North Afr...

Materials

Wool, Angora

Mid-Century Illuminated Replogle World Floor Globe in Wood and Glass, Chicago
By Replogle Globes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American 1950's back light green painted floor globe by Replogle, Mid-Century Modern. Remarkable
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Plaid or Wall Hanging Depicting the Skyline of Chicago
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Wonderful 1960s wall hanging in beautiful bright colors. Photographic print of Downtown Chicago
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Style Buffet Made to Order Old Plank Chicago Optional Sizes
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern inspired buffet, made to order in our Chicago factory to your exacting
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Steel & Stone Coffee Table Custom Built to Order in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern designed coffee table built here in Chicago to your exacting specifications
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Steel

Circa 1960's Mid-Century Leather Top Walnut Desk by Sligh Furniture Co. Chicago
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Circa 1960's mid-century leather top walnut desk by Sligh Furniture Co. Chicago Nice quality solid
Category

Mid-20th Century American Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pablo Picasso Womans Magical Head Cubist Chicago Sculpture Maquette Mid-Century
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Hyattsville, MD
“Maquette” (after Pabloe Picasso) Very Old Maquette. Black enamel over different types of metal; steel, copper or brass. Unsigned.
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Chicago Railroad Yard
By Jack Delano
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed, titled and dated in pencil on print verso.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Mid-Century Modern Style Coffee Table Legs Made in Chicago in Any Dimension
Located in Chicago, IL
We chose to construct the Coffee Table Legs out of Solid Stainless Steel and inserted a small decorative Brass Decorative Detail. The Stainless Steel has been Hand-Polished to a mirr...
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Custom Hand-Made in Chicago Mid-Century Style Coffee Table in Any Size or Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom steel and brass Mid-Century modern coffee table made to order by Old Plank and available in
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Drenched (Lincoln Park, Chicago)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Drenched (Lincoln Park, Chicago)" c.1960 is an original drypoint etching by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Water Street Market, Chicago Street Scene, Vintage 1960s, Chicago Modern Art
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Margaret Michel (American, 20th Century) Signed: Michel (Lower, Right) " Water Street Market ", c
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor

Vioski New Century Modern Chicago Lounge Chair in Tan
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
The Chicago Chair is as comfortable as it is stylish. Its pedigree from the mid-century with deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Polyester

Eleanor and Barbara, Chicago, 1953
By Harry Callahan
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered on the back of print. Signed in margin lower right front. Signed and inscribed on mat backing board. Image Size: 7 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches; Paper Mount Size: 8 x 10 in...
Category

Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Pair of Custom Cast and Gilt Resin Propeller Tables after Knut Hesterburg
By Chicago Statuary Company
Located in Chicago, IL
interesting version of the aluminum propeller tables created by Knut Hesterburg. Custom-made in Chicago by the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin

Antique Map of St. Louis and Chicago
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The City of St. Louis Missouri - The City of Chicago Illinois'. Dual map on single page showing St. Louis and Chicago. Finely produced lithograph that was hand co...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of St. Louis and Chicago
Antique Map of St. Louis and Chicago
H 14.18 in W 17.21 in D 0.02 in
Martha, Act I (Chicago Opera), 1925
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
Martha, Act I (Chicago Opera) from 1925 is a gouache on paper measuring approximately 9 x 7 inches
Category

20th Century Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

1952 Bakelite and Chrome Ashtray From Chicago
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Chicago-manufactured ashtray from 1952 is a fine piece for the Tobacco connoisseur. The tray
Category

Mid-20th Century American Ashtrays

Materials

Chrome

William Sharp, Lincoln Park Marabous (probably Chicago)
By William Sharp
Located in New York, NY
of Lincoln Park Marabous is Chicago. There are several American cities with 'Lincoln Parks,' but
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Etching

1955 TWA, Chicago Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
bridges along the Chicago River at dawn. This beautiful mid-century poster is part of TWA's long
Category

Vintage 1950s American Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

1955 TWA, Chicago Original Vintage Poster
1955 TWA, Chicago Original Vintage Poster
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H 40.3 in W 25 in D 0.1 in
Swid Powell Dinner Set "Chicago Blues" Custom
By Swid Powell, Gwathmey Siegel & Assoc
Located in Chicago, IL
Gwathmey & Siegel inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright designed this pattern. Custom blue five-piece dinner set in original boxes. Dinner plate, soup bowl, salad plate, cup and saucer. 6 s...
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Grateful Dead, Chicago, IL, July 5, 2015
By Jay Blakesberg
Located in New York, NY
16x20” Premiere Archival Print Limited Edition Next available edition printed upon purchase. Other sizes available. Please allow 4 weeks for production.
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Mixed Media Sculptural Painting "Unicorn" Chicago Jewish Modernist
By Alexander Raymond Katz
Located in Surfside, FL
Magazine" and creating posters for the Chicago Civic Opera. He also created posters for the Century of
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Jean Crawford Adams Original Charcoal Drawing - Chicago Industrial Subject
By Jean Crawford Adams
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Original charcoal drawing by Chicago artist Jean Crawford Adams (1884-1972) The work is signed in
Category

Mid-20th Century Drawings

Materials

Paper

Bulldog Cigar Ashtray, 1940, Chicago. Usa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

1960s Art Deco Stiffel Tulip Torchiere Floor Lamps Chicago
By Stiffel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Stiffel Brass Torchiere Floor Lamps Tulip with Lotus base Made in Chicago Il 64.63 h x
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Telescoping Adjustable World Globe by Rand McNally, Chicago
By Rand McNally & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
16 inch diameter telescoping adjustable world globe by Rand McNally, Chicago, wonderful color and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

Large Chicago Impressionist Oil Painting Fishing Boats Choppy Seas Harbour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Chicago, retiring to France during his latter years to become a full time painter. Title: The Fishing
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Deco Widdicomb Chicago Worlds Fair Illuminated Vanity
By Ralph Widdicomb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted and thought out designed vanity from the Art Deco period a tall illuminated mirror with side switch and swing out pedestals on chromed rods and the original stoo...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Bakelite, Maple, Walnut, Burl

Stephen Deutch Vintage Photo Gravure, Chicago circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Stephen Deutch, circa 1940. Wood frame with passepartout and high quality glass. The frame on the photos is just an example, it will be f...
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Monumental Mid-Century Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental mid-20th century American hall bench designed by architect Boyd Hill for a private
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Mid-Century Bench
Monumental Mid-Century Bench
H 18 in W 120 in D 22 in
1960s 15 Piece Dinnerware in by Ingrid, Chicago
By Ingrid Atterberg
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Set of 15 vintage plastic dinnerware consisting of 7 dinner plates, 7 salad plates, and 5 bowls. Made of ABS. Some signs of age and use, light scratches to dinner plates, but in oth...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Plastic

Blossom Randahl Chicago Sterling Silver Hot Water Urn Hand-Wrought Hollowware
By Randahl Shop
Located in Big Bend, WI
Blossom by Randahl Sterling Silver Hot Water Urn Hand-Wrought Scandinavian Style Randahl - Chicago
Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Colton's Map of Illinois, with an Inset of Chicago
Located in Langweer, NL
States. With an inset map of of Cook County & Vicinity of Chicago. Published 1867. Joseph Hutchins
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Chicago Scene Modernist Architectural Lithograph, Nevada Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
program that documented Nevada-related visual artists from the mid-19th century on. In his capacity as
Category

1980s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Eleanor, Chicago, 1949 - Harry Callahan (Black and White Photography)
By Harry Callahan
Located in London, GB
Harry Callahan 1912-1999 Eleanor, Chicago, 1949 Signed Silver gelatin print, printed 1970s 8 x 10
Category

Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Eleanor, Chicago, 1949 - Harry Callahan (Black and White Photography)
By Harry Callahan
Located in London, GB
Eleanor, Chicago, 1949 - Harry Callahan (Black and White Photography) Signed Silver gelatin print
Category

Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Ramono's Foods, Chicago Street Scene, Vintage, 1960s City Scene
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Margaret Michel (American, 20th Century) Signed: Michel (Lower, Right) " Ramono's Foods ", c
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Architect Bertrand Goldberg Bench from Marina City Chicago 1962
By Art Metal Co., Bertrand Goldberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Architect Bertrand Goldberg Bench from Marina City Chicago 1962, Polished tubular and flat aluminum
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Rosemary Zwick Chicago Modernist Ceramic Yin Yang Duo Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract modernist Yin-Yang ceramic sculpture entitled "Duo" created by Chicago sculptor Rosemary
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful mid-century custom ordered occasional table, model 426A, designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar Furniture; Berne, Indiana. The two-tier Modernist...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Winter Farm Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
, 20th Century), c.1940. Signed "Ingeborg" lower left. Presented in a light orange/tan mat and wood frame
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

'Gloucester' — Mid-Century Modernist Watercolor
By Nathaniel Dirk
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
, with the artist's notation verso G 24, indicating his 24th work of 1949. A mid-century rendering of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Vintage 1957 Chicago World Metallurgical Congress Brass Medal Badge Pin 4.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century brass medal / badge / brooch pin from the 1957 Chicago World Metallurgical Congress
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

80's Patrick Nagel Merrill Chase Gallery Chicago Silkscreen Print
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A 1980's stylized framed art gallery poster of a sexy women from that iconic era of disco , Wham and George Michael when life was happening during that period . This highest quality ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Chicago Modernist Line Drawing Reclining Nude WPA Artist. Exhibited Work
By William S. Schwartz
Located in Surfside, FL
artist who lived and worked in Chicago. Schwartz was born in Smorgon in Belarus, then in the Russian
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Eyes, Chicago by György Kepes, 1940, Silver Gelatin Print, Photography
By György Kepes
Located in Dallas, TX
Untitled #42 (Eyes, Chicago), by György Kepes is a 4 1/2 x 3 5/8 inch gelatin silver print mounted
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Early Phil Rowe Torched Metal and Copper Chicago Brutalist Sculpture
By Phil Rowe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chicago, Illinois. Sculpture can be hung both vertically and horizontally and is equipped with built in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Chicago Jewish Modernist Judaica Painting Simchat Torah WPA Artist Israeli Flags
By Alexander Raymond Katz
Located in Surfside, FL
Century of Progress exposition in Chicago. In 1936, he painted the mural History of the Immigrant for the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Mid Century Columbian Blue & White Marbled Granite Enamel Roasting Pan 20"
By Columbian Metal Craftsmen
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare mid century large oval size Columbian turkey roasting pan or pot featuring enameled blue and
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Moholy-Nagy 'Chicago Bauhaus' Angelo Testa V'Soske Rug
By Angelo Testa
Located in Sharon, CT
Fabulous and important. This rug by Chicago Fabric designer Angelo Testa (the first graduate of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sylvia Weiss Bronze Chicago Modern Dancer Figure on Wood Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand sculpted bronze dancer sculpture created by listed artist Sylvia Weiss of Chicago, Illinois
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The "Interlock Table" Custom Plywood Table / The New Bauhaus Chicago
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bauhaus Chicago School of Design and Art founded in 1937 by Laszlo Moholy-Nagy taught and influenced many
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Plywood

Woodland Reflection — Mid-Century Modern
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
of Fine Art, Chicago Art Institute, and many other institutions. Internationally, his works have been
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Chicago/Wisconsin Artist Aaron Bohrod Oil Painting, circa 1940s, Shop Windows
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in Phoenix, AZ
born on the West Side of Chicago. In 1948, he moved to Madison, Wisconsin. In the late 1920s, Bohrod
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

Bertrand Goldberg Chicago Architecture Model Marina City Building, Beam Bottle
By Bertrand Goldberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful piece of decor, a hard to find retro Chicago skyline model of the famous Marina City
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Porcelain

"White Roses" Still Life Painting by Chicago Artist Stanley Mitruk
Located in Chicago, IL
Painting on board of an atmospheric still life of roses in a glass vase by Chicago artist Stanley
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A 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.