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Mid-Century Americana "Good House Keeping Magazine", 1948
By Michael Silver
Located in Miami, FL
-century girls social life Good House Keeping Magazine How friendship and love were depicted in post-war
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1940s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board

Nude Girl - Drawing - Mid 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude Girl is a drawing realized by an Anonymous artist in the mid-20th century. Charcoal on paper
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Charcoal

Girls' School - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Girl - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Girl is an original Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th Century. Good condition on
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Girl - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Girl is an original Pencil Drawing and Watercolor realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Girl Sitting - Drawing by Suzie Bernardeau - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Girl Sitting is an artwork made by Suzie Bernardeau (1875-1970) during the 20th century. Good
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

The Girl - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Girl is an original pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Mid 19th Century Oil - Girl With Basket
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking mid 19th Century full length portrait of a young woman in a red dress and blue bonnet
Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Girl - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Girl is an original Etching realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Girl - Original Watercolor by Maurice Van Moppes - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Girl is an original drawing in pencil and watercolor realized in the 20th century by Maurice Van
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Charcoal

Girl - Original Watercolor by Maurice Van Moppes - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Girl is an original drawing in Pencil and Watercolor realized in the 20th Century by Maurice Van
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Watercolor

Vintage Porcelain Sculpture of Girl with Basket, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Anonymous artist in the half of 20th century. Porcelain decorative object depicting a young girl with a
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Mid-20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Sleeping Girl - China Ink By Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Sleeping Girll is an original China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th Century. Good
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Girl in Pink - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"Girl in Pink" is an original woodcut artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Hand-signed
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Vintage Helen Siegl "Young Girl" 1950s Woodcut Print Framed Mid Century Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Helen Siegl (1924 - 2009) "Young Girl with Tree" 1950s Woodcut Print Framed Mid Century Art
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Wood

Girls in the Garden - Original Pencil and Watercolor - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
of the Mid-20th Century. In excellent conditions: As good as new. Unreadable signature, on the lower
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Watercolor

Girls at U.S. College - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
realized in the U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Large Mid Century Portrait of a Girl on Board
Located in Redding, CT
Mid century portrait of a young girl on board in red, blue and yellow tones, custom frame, 1960-70
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wood

Mid Century Portrait of a Young Mexican Girl
By Joseph Yeager
Located in Soquel, CA
Watercolor portrait of a young Mexican girl by Joseph Yeager (American, 20th Century). Signed "Joe
Category

1960s American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Oil - Girl with Wheat Sheaf
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful portrait depicting a young girl in a pastoral setting. He clutches her gathered wheat
Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century Fauvist Portrait of a Girl
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-century fauvist portrait of a girl with colorful, textured impasto by Mary Sheppard (American
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1950s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Cardboard

Mid Century Carved Figurative Girl and Kitten
By Rodney Winfield
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century carved marble figurative girl and kitten by Rodney Marshall Winfield (American, b. 1925
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1960s Folk Art More Art

Materials

Marble

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Farm Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine mid 19th Century, English School watercolours, depicting a farm girl collecting corn. The
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid-Century Portrait of a Young Girl
By Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003
Located in Soquel, CA
A gentle mid-century portrait of a young girl by Pascal "Pablo" Cucaro (American, 1915-2004
Category

1950s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Resin, Carbon Pencil, Acrylic

The Girl - Original Oil On Paper by Edgar Stoebel - Mid-20th Century
By Edgar Stoëbel
Located in Roma, IT
The Girl is a drawing in oil on paper realized by Edgar Stoebel (1909–2001). Good conditions
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil

Vintage Metal and Wood Scultpure of Young Girl, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage sculpture of young girl is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Girl Feeding Horse. Pen & Ink. Mid 20th Century
By Charles Inder
Located in London, GB
Charles Inder Flourished: 1920 - 1940 Girl Feeding Horse Ink on paper Image size: 6 x 8 cm Acid
Category

20th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Portrait of a Young Girl
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Portrait of a Young Girl French School, Mid 20th century Oil
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century Portrait of a Girl in Bonnet
By Helen Enoch Gleiforst
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century portrait of a girl in bonnet by listed artist Helen Mae Enoch Gleiforst (American,1903
Category

1950s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Mid-Century verdigris bronze figure of a girl releasing doves
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
A stylised mid-century verdigris bronze figure of a girl releasing doves from a box, stood on a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

'Girl with Hands to Face' — Mid-century Modernism
By Benton Murdoch Spruance
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Benton Spruance, 'Girl with Hands to Face', two-color lithograph, 1940, edition 30, Fine and Looney
Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

'Sailor and His Girl' —Mid-Century Modernism, WWII
By Bernard Brussel-Smith
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Bernard Brussel-Smith, 'Sailor and His Girl', wood engraving, 1941, edition 35. Signed, titled, and
Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Young Girl by the Window, Mid-century Portrait
By Ben Messick
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-century portrait of a young girl by a window by acclaimed California artist Ben Messick
Category

1940s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Paper

Mid-Century Print of Circus Trapeze Girl by Janowski Witold, 1975s
By Witold Janowski
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Print of Circus Trapeze Girl , 1975s - made of paper, - shows signs of wear and age
Category

Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

"GIRLS NIGHT OUT" MID CENTURY MODERN BATIK SAN ANTONIO ARTIST
By Margaret Putnam
Located in San Antonio, TX
Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) San Antonio Artist Size: 15 x 16 Frame: 22 x 23 Medium: Batik "Girls
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20th Century Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Figurative Charcoal Line Drawing, "Girl Walking Away"
By Mariellen Ehlers
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century figurative nude charcoal line drawing of a girl walking away by Moni
Category

1950s American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Mid-Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of an Oriental Girl, English
Located in London, GB
This oil-on-canvas portrait features an Oriental girl, likely from the mid-century period, depicted
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Strombergshyttan Mid Century Swedish Engraved Girl & Birdcage Art Glass Vase
By Strombergshyttan
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
girl releasing birds from a cage probably dating from around 1950. The rectangular slab shaped vase is
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

J. Barclay - Mid 19th Century Watercolour, Girl and Calf
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful pastoral scene depicting a child beckoning a small calf towards her with a handful of food while her mother watches nearby. Signed to the lower right. Well presented in ...
Category

19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Italian Mid-19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of Winged Girl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An absolutely charming and well executed Italian mid-19th century white Carrara marble statue of
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Slim Aarons 'Cannes Cannes Girls' Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
, is synonymous with images that capture the luxury, glamour, and jet-set lifestyle of the mid-20th
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1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Lambda

Mid-century Ceramic "Aloha" Catalina Island Hawaiian Dancing Hula Girl Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war ceramic chalkware dancing Hawaiian Hula girl figurine made from lightweight
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French Cubist mid century 1950s Portrait of a young girl
By Alain Mettais Cartier
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful French mid-20th-century portrait of a young girl holding her hand up. The artist was a
Category

1940s Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Girls - China Ink on Paper by Erhard Klepper - Mid-20th Century
By Erhard Klepper
Located in Roma, IT
Girls is an original artwork realized by Erhard Klepper in the early 20th Century. Original black
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Girls - China Ink on Paper by Erhard Klepper - Mid-20th Century
By Erhard Klepper
Located in Roma, IT
Girls is an original artwork realized by Erhard Klepper in the early 20th Century. Original black
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Constantin Kermes Signed Mid Century Woodblock Print of a Girl
Located in Redding, CT
Constantin Kermes (American-Pennsylvania, b. 1923) Signed Mid Century Woodblock Print of a Girl
Category

Vintage 1960s Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

"Girl with Beret" Impasto Mid Century Abstract Expressionism NYC Female Artist
By Sylvia Rutkoff
Located in Arp, TX
Sylvia Rutkoff (1919-2011) Sr9-1 c.1950s "Girl with Beret" Impasto oil paint on Masonite 32x32
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Trapeze girl
Located in Belgrade, MT
I have a collection of Circus lithographs, most likely from the early to mid 20th Century. It is
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Girl with Doll" Impasto Mid Century Abstract Expressionism NYC Female Artist
By Sylvia Rutkoff
Located in Arp, TX
Sylvia Rutkoff (1919-2011) sr2-1 c.1950s “Girl with Doll” Impasto oil paint on Masonite 30x24
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Children's Book Cover - Mid-Century Blond Girl - Female Illustrator
Located in Miami, FL
Pioneering Female Illustrator Barbara Briggs Bradley was an in-demand illustrator in the 1950s. Merrill Publishers of their famous children's books hired Barbara Briggs Bradley to d...
Category

1950s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Gouache, Pencil

Pin Up Girl in Red Dress, Mid-Century, Female Artist
By Pearl Frush
Located in Miami, FL
The Pin-Up of ravishing young beauties in mid-century America was a widely popular art form. The
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1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Illustration Board

Mid-Century Portrait of a Young Girl with Red Hair
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming portrait of a young girl with red hair wearing a typical mid-century frilly dress and high
Category

1950s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Vintage Metal Girl Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern, Danish Glazed Ceramic Vase, Girl and a Dove, Assentorp
By Assentorp
Located in London, GB
Whimsical matte glazed ceramic vase depicting a girl holding a vase, signed to base. Assentorp
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century La Prima Vera Portrait of Girl with Balloon
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century portrait of young girl with balloon in style of Raoul Duffy by Barbara "Mari
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1960s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bust Of A Young Girl In Arte Povera Style. Italy. Mid 20th Century.
Located in Firenze, IT
Bust Of A Young Girl In Arte Povera Style, Italy,mid XX Century. Bust of a young girl , follower
Category

Mid-20th Century Arte Povera Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Intaglio

Italian Mid-19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of Winged Girl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An absolutely charming and well executed Italian mid 19th century white Carrara marble statue of
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Petite Fille de Fleur - Mid Century Parisian Flower Girl Figurative
By Roger Etienne
Located in Soquel, CA
Exquisitely precocious portrait of a little flower girl or "Petite Fille de Journal", paper girl in
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1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache, Newsprint

Peasant Girl And Little Lady With Toys. Europe, Romantic Era, Mid-19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
  Peasant Girl And Little Lady With Toys. Europe, Romantic Era, Mid-19th Century This mid-19th
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century French Watercolour Portrait of Blonde Girl With Green Bow and Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid-Century French Watercolour Portrait of Blonde Girl With Green Bow and Dress by Anne
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Pastel

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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 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 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 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
    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 ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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 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 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 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.