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Mexican Midcentury Serving Cart
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mexican Midcentury Serving Cart. Two levels, solid walnut structure wood and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Walnut
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Steel Screen
Located in Mexico City, MX
Interesting 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern steel screen. The organic design can be used as the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Windows
Materials
Steel
Mexican Midcentury Ashtray on Foot
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mexican midcentury ashtray on foot made in mahogany wood and brass accents, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Mahogany
Mexican Midcentury Ashtray on Foot
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mexican midcentury ashtray on foot made in mahogany wood and brass accents, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Armchairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven Armchairs made in the 1950s in Primavera wood and palm
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Rockingchairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven Rockingchairs made in the 1950s in Primavera wood and palm
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Embossed Copper Jewel Box
Located in Mexico City, MX
A nice Mexican Mid-Century Modern copper sheet jewel box in shape of a chest. The embossed designs
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Copper
Arturo Pani Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pair of Iron Obelisks
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, MX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern iron obelisks. The obelisks show green patina.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Obelisks
Materials
Iron
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven lounge chair made in solid mahogany in the 1950s by Muebles
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Los Castillo Mexican Mid-Century Silverplate Dove Serving Dish
By Los Castillos
Located in Miami, FL
Los Castillo Mexican Mid-Century Silverplate Dove serving dish
Offered for sale is a Mexican
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate
Mexican Mid Century 5 Candle Holder Katalox Wood Bird
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this Mexican mid century 5 candle holder made in Katalox (tropical wood). This
Category
Antique 1860s North American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven lounge chairs made in the 1950s. Featuring simple but
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mexican Midcentury Side Chairs
By Michael van Beuren, Clara Porset
Located in Toronto, ON
Beautiful pair of Mexican midcentury chairs with woven seats, made by Florida Muebles in Toluca
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven lounge chairs made in the 1950s by Muebles Tropicales and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
60s Mexican Mid-Century Abalone Shell Grasshopper Tray with Lid, Mixed Metals
By Taxco, Los Castillo
Located in Miami, FL
60s Mexican mid-century Abalone shell grasshopper tray with lid, mixed metals.
Offered for sale
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
H 4.75 in W 16 in D 4.5 in
Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Pine
Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light designed by Felipe Delfinger. Made of iron and multicolored blown glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light, these are one of the most stunning samples of Brutalist art designed by Felipe Delfinger. Made of iron and multicolored blown glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light, these are one of the most stunning samples of Brutalist art designed by Felipe Delfinger. Made of brass and multicolored blown glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s
By Silleria La Malinche
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
century until its closure in the 1960s after a devastating fire. Today, Malinche furniture is remembered
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Rare Stool by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing stool designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Rare Corner Table by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing corner table designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, this piece is very rare and hard to find, a perfect piece for the Don Shoemaker collectors, includes...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Mexican Midcentury Brass Ashtrays, c. 1960
By Los Castillo
Located in colima, MX
Set of 4 brass midcentury ashtrays in the style of Los Castillo. One has a tiny dent, otherwise they are in mint condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Rare Cocobolo Don Shoemaker Fountain, Organic Mexican Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional one of a kind organic midcentury Mexican modernist fountain designed by Don Shoemaker
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Materials
Cocobolo
H 25 in W 22 in D 22 in
Rare Chair Hand Painted by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair hand painted designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, includes
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Pine
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s
Hollow form brass welded construction with
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 10 in W 19 in D 9 in
Vintage Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Scalloped Bowl by C. Zurita
By C. Zurita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Mexican sterling silver bowl by the maker C. Zurita. With a nod to the eponymous design
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Handwoven Mexican Midcentury Inspired Cali Lounge Chair, Steel and Leather
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
Mexico City, a modern version of the famous Acapulco chair.
The Cali Natural Leather Handwoven Chair, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.17 in W 22.05 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Footed Bowl or Dish by Zurita
By C. Zurita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver three footed dish or bowl by the maker, C
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Victoria De Taxco Copper and Silver Plate Coffee Set
By Victoria of Taxco
Located in Mexico City, MX
An early 1950's Taxco, Mexico copper and silver plate coffee set by Ana María Núñez de Brilanti
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Copper
H 9.45 in W 19.69 in D 11.62 in
Arturo Pani for Muller of Mexico Modern Onyx and Resin Top Cocktail
By Arturo Pani
Located in New York, NY
Mexican Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950) rectangular coffee table with an onyx stone and resin top
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
Mexican Modernist Hand Wrought 950 Silver Letter Opener with Onyx Handle
Located in New York, NY
Mexican mid century modern hand wrought 950 silver letter opener with hand carved Aztec motif green
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mexican MCM Brass Brutalist Necklace in the Style of Pal Kepenyes
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Brutalist necklace in the style of Pal Kepenyes. The geometric central
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
1970s Brutalist Blown Glass Pendants Feders Felipe Delfinger Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brutalist Pair of Feders Pendants Color Banded Glass Panel Lamps Mexican Mid-Century Modernism
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Arturo Pani Mexican MCM Pair of Mahogany Side Tables with Silver Leaf Top
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, MX
A pair of elegant Mexican Mid-Century Modern black lacquered mahogany side tables with silver leaf
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 17.33 in W 33.47 in D 23.23 in
1970s Don Shoemaker Service Tray Exotic Wood Señal Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Designed by Don Shoemaker produced by Señal Mexico
Midcentury Service Tray wall decor in
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Mexican Sabino Wood Live Edge Bench
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous Mexican Mid century Sabino wood bench. Hand carved from large Sabino trunks, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Benches
Materials
Wood
Salvador Teran Midcentury Mexican Modernist Brass Stone Pitcher, Mexico 1960
By Salvador Teran
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large jug or pitcher by Salvador Teran, Mexico mid-century
Stunning collectible jug made in
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 7.87 in W 8 in D 7.87 in
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Bronze Necklace with Kinetic Pendant
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Mexico City, MX
Marvelous Mexican Mid-Century Modern bronze necklace with Kinetic pendant by Hungarian-born
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
1970s Mexico Bar Service Tray Exotic Wood Stripe by Don Shoemaker for Señal
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Designed by Don Shoemaker and produced by Señal Mexico
Midcentury Service Tray medley of
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
H 21.75 in W 8 in D 1.75 in
1950s Abstract Art Oil Painting on Canvas Miguel Alvarez Acosta INBA Mexico
By Pedro Coronel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Abstract Painting by Miguel Alvarez Acosta cultural ambassador of Mexico and former director of the
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 28.38 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Huge Mexican Modernist Mixed Metal And Abalone Fish Bowl
By Sanborns, Los Castillos, Pedro Friedeberg, William Spratling, Los Castillo
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modernist Mixed Metal And Abalone Fish Bowl .
Large Mexican modernist or Mexican mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mexican Modernist Mixed Metal and Abalone Scorpion Dish
By Los Castillos, Los Castillo, William Spratling, Sanborns
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modernist mixed metal and Abalone Scorpion dish.
Large Mexican modernist or Mexican
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Brutalist Chandelier by Felipe Delfinger for Feders, Mexico
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in San Antonio, TX
Feders. Mexican mid-century modernist chandelier is high-quality construction with thick glass and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Arturo Pani Silver Wood and Mirrors Credenza
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare Mexican Mid-Century Modern silver wood credenza by Mexican designer Arturo Pani. The
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Brutalist Chandelier by Felipe Delfinger for Feders, Mexico, Circa 1960s
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in San Antonio, TX
Feders. Mexican mid-century modernist chandelier is high-quality construction with thick glass with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Frederick Davis Silver Bracelet with Pre-Hispanic Style Links
By Fred Davis
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern silver bracelet by American designer Frederick "Fred" Davis
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal, S.A., 1960s
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
rosewood and black leather. Iconic example of Organic, Mexican Mid-Century Modern design.
Organic, bone
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
H 27 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Upholstered wood frame contemporary Eugenio Dining Chair by Luteca
By Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mexican midcentury chairs of Spanish designer Eugenio Escudero made for a project that overlooked the
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ken Edwards Signed El Palomar Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Bottle with Cork 1960s
By Ken Edwards
Located in North Hollywood, CA
hand painted piece with his signature fish.
Rare Ken Edwards El Palomar Tonala Mexico Mid Century
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Bottles
Materials
Ceramic
"Roma - Poppy" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted
Category
2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Polanco - Pewter" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired from Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted
Category
2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Roma - Poppy" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted
Category
2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Polanco - Sesame" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired from Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted
Category
2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Roma - Golden" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted
Category
2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Polanco - Artichoke" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired from Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted
Category
2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Roma - Poppy" / 10' x 14' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted
Category
2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Roma - Quarry" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted
Category
2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Polanco - Rose" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired from Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted
Category
2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Polanco - Pewter" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
By Erik Lindstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired from Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted
Category
2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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.
- 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 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 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.
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