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Mid-Century Modern Lucite Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Lucite side or occasional table with curved tripod legs and thick
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern Lucite table lamp.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Small Square Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small square Mid-Century Modern Lucite pedestal.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern lucite bench. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern design with frosted acrylic lucite
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench
H 21.25 in W 60 in D 20 in
Custom Mid-Century Modern Lucite Framed Mirror
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Mid-Century modern Lucite framed mirror. Custom orders are available for different sizes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Lucite

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Vanity Table Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite vanity table mirror.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Square Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pedestal Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Square Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pedestal Table Pedestal is sold without the glass top illustrated
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Base Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Laurel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and chrome base adjustable floor lamp.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1960's Mid Century Modern Lucite Dining Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Lucite Dining Table. Very beautiful mid century table.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite stools featuring a metal footrest and vinyl seating
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six Mid-Century Modern lucite chairs having blue velvet upholstered seats bordered by burl
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Burl

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chairs
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chairs
H 45.25 in W 21 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Valet Stand with Wheels
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite valet stand Dressboy The piece is in good condition with wear
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Ice Bucket with Handle
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Lucite ice bucket with handle, circa 1970s. Vintage stylish Italian design; a
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Stand or Cart
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lucite stand or cart. Post modern vibe to this minimalist cart. Use as a bar
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Stand or Cart
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Stand or Cart
H 21.75 in W 27.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Lucite Ribbon Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern lucite ribbon coffee table . Sexy sculptural base that arches up and down in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Mid Century Modern Lucite Floor Lamp/Table Combo
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage mid century modern lucite floor lamp. Features an octagonal side table and a gold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Coffee Table with Glass Top c1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite coffee table with glass top Offered for sale is a Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Floor Lamp or Torchiere
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern lucite floor lamp or torchiere. Neoclassical style acrylic floor torchère or
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Ottoman Or Foot Stool
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern Lucite waterfall stool.    
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Lucite, Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Piano Window Bench New Upholstery MINT!
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Piano Window Bench New Upholstery MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Silver Overlay Chandelier by Sciolai
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and silver overlay 9 socket chandelier by Sciolari. Dimensions: 22" wide
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Blue Pillow Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench or Stool
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite bench or stool in newly upholstered blue fabric.  
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Valet Stand Dressboy with Wheels
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite valet stand dressboy The piece is in good condition with wear
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

1960's Mid Century Modern Lucite and Glass Dining Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Lucite and Glass Dining Table. Glass top with heavy lucite leg posts
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Brass Bipartitecurtain Rod with Brackets, Vintage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and brass Bipartite curtain rod with brackets, vintage. 40’’ each
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lucite X Base Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite X Base Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Table Lamps
By Van Teal, Les Prismatiques, Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lucite table lamps. Stunning pair of Art Deco style stacked lucite or
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Nickel Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and nickel table lamp. It is in perfect working condition and uses a max
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chrome and Brass Vanity Table Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite chrome and brass vanity table mirror.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Tie And Jewelry Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite tie and jewelry stand This tie rack has a worn brass finish, please
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Console / Writing Table or Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Console / Writing Table or Desk A nice U shaped Lucite
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite

Pair 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite with Chrome Folding Side Chairs. Attractive pair of moder
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Mid Century Modern Lucite Base 40" Glass Top Round Coffee Table MINT!
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Lucite Base 40" Glass Top Round Coffee Table MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Stool, Vanity Stool, Bench on Casters
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite stool on black casters. This stool can be used as a footstool, vanity
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic, Lucite

Vintage 1960 Mid-Century Modern Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary vintage mid-century modern lucite table lamp in great condition and newly restored
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Small Square Mid-Century Modern Lucite Side Table Bases
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite side tables with optional bevelled rectangular glass tabletops
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Mid-Century Modern, Lucite Golf Ball Ice Bucket by Grainware
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern Lucite ice bucket of spherical form with a pivoting top. The entire surface
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Glass Side Drink End Table Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Glass End, Side or Drink Table consisting of heavy Lucite plates
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Lucite, Glass

Mid Century Modern Lucite & Glass Top Occasional Side Table w Brass Stretcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Lucite & Glass Top Occasional Side Table w Brass Stretcher. Circa Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Gold Gilt Metal Serving Tray Cart Ice Bucket Mint!
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern lucite & Gold Gilt Metal Serving Tray Cart Ice Bucket MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Lucite Acrylic Sunflower Fireworks Low Waterfall End Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Lucite Acrylic Sunflower Fireworks Low Waterfall End Tables - a Pair. Item
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite Butterfly Lion in Frost Style Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite butterfly lion in frost style coffee table. Item includes
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Table / Desk Lamp, Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Table / Desk Lamp, Karl Springer Style Single table top lamp
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Nesting Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Lucite Handmade Round Candleholders
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three Mid-Century Modern Lucite candleholders in graduated sizes. Large, 7.38 inches height
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Lucite

Hill Mfg Mid Century Modern Lucite Oval Cameo Back Upholstered Vanity Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hill Mfg Mid Century Modern Lucite Oval Cameo Back Upholstered Vanity Side Chair. Circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Mid Century Modern Lucite Glass Rosewood Etagere Shelf aftr Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite, Glass, & Sculpted Rosewood Etagere attributed to Charles Holiis
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

1970’s Mid-Century Modern Lucite Floor Lamp With Integrated Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Amazing vintage mid century modern lucite floor lamp. Features an octagonal side table and a gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair 1960's French Mid Century Modern Lucite Formed Feather / Plume Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Super Pair of French Mid Century Modern Lucite Form Wall Sconces in the Form of Plumes/ Feathers
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite Acrylic Tall Lighted Display Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite Acrylic Tall Lighted Display Cabinet Vitrine. Item features a
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Bench Stool With Faux Snake Skin Upholstery
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite stool with faux snake skin upholstery. Elegant and chic, this gleaming
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Tissue Box in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Lucite tissue box in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970s. The piece
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Candle Holders or Candlesticks, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three Mid-Century Modern Lucite and brass candle holders or candlesticks. The set is very
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite Brass Glass Pole Floor Lamp Side Table 'A'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite brass glass pole floor lamp side table (A). Item features 3-way
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare French Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Glass Writing Desk / Vanity by P. Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern lucite and glass desk /writing table / vanity by Pierre Vandel
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Tissue Box in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern lucite tissue box in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970s. The piece
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Mid Century Modern Lucite and Oak Wood Butcher Block Top Wine Bar Table
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Lucite and Oak Wood Butcher Block Top Wine Bar. Item features. Thick butcher
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Butcher Blocks

Materials

Lucite, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Side Table in the Manner of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite Arches side table in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. Circa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Mid Century Modern Lucite Back Cream Cushion and Metal Dining Chairs - 4 Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our set of four Mid Century Modern Lucite Back Cream Cushion and Metal Dining Chairs offers a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Lucite Wall Lamps Sconces by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern Lucite wall lamps or sconces. Manufactured
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Display Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern open display pedestal in heavy Lucite, with one lower level and one top level
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lucite

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Mid Century Modern Lucite For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern lucite available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern lucite for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, lucite and metal. Find 6363 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern lucite now, or shop our selection of 118 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century modern lucite you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern lucite, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Charles Hollis Jones, Vladimir Kagan and Gaetano Sciolari each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern lucite that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Lucite?

Prices for a mid century modern lucite can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $371,625, while the average can fetch as much as $2,205.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.

Materials: Plastic Furniture

Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.

From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.

When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.

Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.

Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mid Century Modern Lucite
  • 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 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 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
    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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some 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, 2019
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.

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