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Architectural French Mid-Century Library Shelving
Located in London, GB
A scarce set of library shelving in well designed geometric forms.
The pair can be combined to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Library Dining Chairs '4'
Located in London, GB
A set of four 'Library' dining chairs.
Pierre Jeanneret, India, c1960s.
Scarce and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 7 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Wood and Magenta Vinyl Library
By Ward Bennett
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 7 American Mid-Century library armchairs with shaped wooden frames with vertical back slats
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 21.5 in
Large Conical Milk Glass Library Pendant Light - 5 Available
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, midcentury, library pendant lights circa 1960's feature conical milk glass shades on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial Marble Top Turned Maple Library Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, industrial, midcentury, library table features a beveled edge, white and gray grain
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Tables
Materials
Marble
Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
designed in Italy during the 1960s.
A spectacular item that will enrich a midcentury library, living
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 14.97 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in
Danish teak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system , 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase
Modular shelf-system , 1960s
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 94.49 in W 34.65 in D 14.97 in
Danish teak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system , 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase
Modular shelf-system , 1960s
Bookcase - Mobile
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 94.49 in W 55.12 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Cesare Lacca Black Lacquered Beech Wood Italian Magazine Rack, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
easily carry it.
This piece is perfect for a mid-century library or living room and will complete any
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Beech
H 13.39 in W 22.84 in D 12.6 in
Detroit Library - 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Library of Congress - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
realized in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century.
With the
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 0.08 in
Library of Congress - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
realized in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century.
With the
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 0.08 in
Library of Congress - 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 0.08 in
U.S. Library of Congress - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
realized in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century.
With the
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 0.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Chrome 15-Drawer Library Card Catalog
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 15-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet
USA, Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Big Library Stairs Mid-20th Century Library Steps Ladder Carved Wood Leather
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Impressive & luxurious 1960s old classic Library steps,
the circular step ladder features four
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Maple 60-Drawer Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Mid-Century Modern 60-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th Century Ebonised and Leather Library Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Good Quality Mid-19th Century French Ebonised and Leather Upholstered Library Armchair.
The
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Lexington Public Library Geometric Steel Art Wall Panel 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern geometric industrial steel artwork panel purchased from the Lexington Public
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
H 36 in W 34 in D 2 in
Mid Century Cobalt and Chrome Glass Library Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Cobalt and Chrome Glass Library Desk Lamp
A beautiful quality fully adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s
Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Exquisite Mid Century Imperial Terrestrial Standing Floor Globe Wood Library
By Cram's
Located in Peoria, AZ
This is one of the finest terrestrial floor globes of the mid century period. Great wood design and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Globes
Materials
Wood
1950 Uniques Books Stanza Della Segnatura by Raphael Printed by Pope Pius XII
By Vatican Library
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury, unique seven books of the "Stanza della Segnatura" by Raphael, containing thirty-two plates in color and six in monochrome, printed from Pope Pius XII ( Eugenio Pacelli) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
"Library" Mid 20th Century Precisionism Cubist Realism Modernism Architectural
Located in New York, NY
"Library" Mid 20th Century Precisionism Cubist Realism Modernism Architectural. Signed verso
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Mid-Century Italian Metal Walnut Open Book Case Slim Bookshelf Library
Located in Carimate, Como
details. Materials and shape are in typical Mid-Century Modern style. A very elegant, modern and classic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 36.62 in W 29.53 in D 9.85 in
A Good Set of Mid 18th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A Good Set of Mid 18th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Opening to reveal four treads
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Stools
Materials
Brass
Vintage Carved Book Slide, Balinese, Hardwood, Library Stand, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved book slide. A Balinese, hardwood library stand, dating to the mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
H 8.08 in W 19.1 in D 5.32 in
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf Cheast of drawers
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf, 1960s
Dimensions:
Height: 200cm
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 78.75 in W 36.62 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf, 3-parts, 1960s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf, 1960s
Dimensions:
Height: 200cm
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 78.75 in W 107.88 in D 15.75 in
Mid-century Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, frame carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful wood color.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 37.41 in W 39.38 in D 10.24 in
Rare Victorian Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Library Architects Plan Chest
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A neo-gothic mid-19th century library plan chest having an arrangement of eleven short and three
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Oak
H 32.88 in W 57.88 in D 39.97 in
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Elm Magazine Library Table
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent mid century elm magazine library table
The table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
H 26.25 in W 25 in D 16 in
Large Mid 19th Century Regency Amboyna and Ebony Library Table (Attributed to Gi
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Important Mid 19th Century Amboyna and Solid Ebony Library or Writing Table Attributed to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Side Tables
Materials
Amboyna
H 28.35 in W 48.43 in D 34.26 in
19th Century Regency Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century regency library chair with brass inlay and faux rosewood grain. Original castors.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rosewood Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
William IV rosewood library chair.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Library Three-Tier Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood spiral staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Stairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36.25 in W 19.75 in D 27.25 in
18th Century Rustic Spanish Walnut Library Table ~ Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Rustic Spanish Walnut Library Table ~ Center Table was meticulously hand-crafted by
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Brown Mid-Century Modern Metal Desk Library, Desk or Task Lamp in Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Mid-Century Modern brown task lamp or library lamp. Featuring an elongated top with long light and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Console Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
table could be used in a study or library, as a center table in an entry, or as a console against a wall
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 34.5 in W 58 in D 30 in
20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
condition with minor scratches. A versatile shelving unit for use in a kitchen, media room, library or as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Nickel
18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality And Rarely Found, 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Library
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English library stepladder/room convenience from the mid to late 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this nice English antique library stepladder/room convenience from the mid to late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Ladders
Materials
Wood
H 26.78 in W 20.08 in D 27.56 in
English library stepladder/room convenience from the mid to late 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this unique antique English library stepladder/room convenience from the mid to late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Ladders
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Located in West Chester, PA
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Drawers divided to 9.75” but the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This mid-18th century oak corner cupboard originates from the Prebysterie (living quarters of a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Design for Modernist School Library architectural drawing Mid Century Modern UK
Located in London, GB
Library
Watercolour on wove
Signed and dated February 1948 and inscribed 16/20
77x55cm
Hards was educated
Category
1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 0.04 in
Library chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This library chair comes from the Library of the University of Pundjab in Chandigarh, India.
It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Library chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This library chair comes from the Library of the University of Pundjab in Chandigarh, India.
It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Pair Of 19th Century Rosewood Library Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality Pair Of Mid 19th Century, Victorian Period, Rosewood Library Armchairs Of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This superb quality and exceptional French mid-19th-century solid walnut and ebonised three-door
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Ebony, Oak, Walnut
Nina Library
Located in Pesaro, IT
Nina bookcase, height 225 cm. Open shelves library in Chestnut Burl with storage element with flap
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Burl
19th Century Baroque Style Walnut Trestle Base Library Table
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century Baroque Style walnut trestle base library table. Measures 53.5" in width, 20" in depth
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adam Style Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
example of an early-George III Gainsborough library armchair in the sophisticated Chinese taste of the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 26.38 in
19th Century Carved Walnut Leather Chesterfield Library Stool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th century carved walnut leather chesterfield library stool.
The stool is upholstered in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chesterfield Stools
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An important pair of mid-18th century Chippendale period mahogany Library Armchairs, having unusual
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Spanish Library Ladder
Located in Houston, TX
Industrial stairs made of wood with great painted patina. Can be used as a library stair or would
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Ladders
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Export Bamboo Fretwork Library Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Chinese bamboo library table. Amazing Chinese export center or library table featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
18th Century Baroque Oak Library Table Console, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome baroque oak library table with two functioning drawers has heavy turned legs and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Library Ladder, Antique Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
inches deep. This item makes a nice addition to your library or just in your living room or just
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century library you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century library for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. There are 409 variations of the antique or vintage mid century library you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century library — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century library, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mid century library has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Jeanneret, Franco Albini and Mogens Koch are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Library?
Prices for a mid century library start at $124 and top out at $105,054 with the average selling for $3,563.
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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 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 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 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.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.