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Large Black, Red, Orange, and White Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Red, orange, white, and black abstract expressionist painting in the style of American mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Karl Drerup Enamel Metal and Sterling Silver, Plaque/Brooch/Pin Picture, Signed
By Karl Drerup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Master enamelist Karl Drerup, known as one of the best mid century painters on fire . DK mark
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal

Green Glass Table by Duiliu Barnabé / Fontana Arte, c.a. 1960
By Duilio Dubé Bernabe, Duilio Barnabe, Fontana Arte
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and sophisticated low table by mid century painter Duilio "Dubé" Barnabé. It's heavy glass top
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

20th Century Modern British Landscape with fisherman, bridge, trees,
Located in Woodbury, CT
English's most sought-after mid-century painters. His work is honest, real, and powerful, this the use of
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1970s Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

'Solitaire', Post-Impressionist Figural, Salon des Artistes Français, Benezit
By Andre Firmin Regagnon
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
notable mid-century painter of genre scenes and figurative works, he exhibited widely and with success and
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1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Painter - China Ink - Mid-20th century
Located in Roma, IT
The painter is an original china ink drawing on ivory-colorated paper, realized by Anonymous Artist
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Painter - Original Etching and Drypoint - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
of the Mid-20th Century. In very good conditions. The artwork created through deft strokes by
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Drypoint

Painter - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Painter is a drawing Artwork realized by Mino Maccari  (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Painter - Original Watercolor by R. Cazanove - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Painter is an original drawing in watercolor on creamy paper, realized by R. Cazanove. Hand-signed
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Painter Fisherman - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Painter Fisherman is a woodcut artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Included a white Passepartout: 49
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Portrait of Painter Franco Gentilini - Vintage Photo - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Old Days is a vintage photo, realized in the Mid-20th Century. The artwork is a well-balanced
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Blowin' in the Wind (Boot)
By Dan Colen
Located in Washington , DC, DC
canvas after the painting process. These fervid paintings readdressed mid-century painterly
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Paint

Mid-Century Still Life Serigraph by Croatian Painter Tugomir Huberger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic, Mid-Century, 1960's Serigraph of a still life by painter Tugomir Huberger mounted on board
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paint

Photograph of a Painting by the Painter Beppe Guzzi - mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
an anonymous artist in the Mid-20th Century. Good conditions except for some minor fixings. The
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Message from the painter Nino Bertoletti to Silvio Perina - Mid-20th Century
By Nino Bertoletti
Located in Roma, IT
Business card with a message of the artist's hand addressed to Silvio Perina. Dimensions : 9,5x6 cm. Very good condition. Thanksgiving card, together with the sum of "5000 Lire (p...
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Mid-20th Century More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

Letter with Business Card by the painter Antonio Barrera - Mid-20th Century
By Antonio Barrera
Located in Roma, IT
In the correspondence, Antonio Barrera writes to the Countess Pecci Blunt sending her a business card to invite her to his exhibition.
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Mid-20th Century Modern More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

Near Tubac, Arizona
Located in San Francisco, CA
is in excellent condition. About the artist: Sid Cedargreen was a mid-century painter whose art
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Near Tubac, Arizona
Near Tubac, Arizona
H 28.5 in W 36.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Fabric by the French Painter/Photographer Jean Clemmer
By Jean Clemmer
Located in Stockholm, SE
seeking a touch of mid-century allure! Jean Clemmer (1926–2001) was a French photographer and artist
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Unique signed Mid Century Modern Abstract painting by renowned American painter
By Thomas Brownell Eldred
Located in New York, NY
THOMAS BROWNELL ELDRED Untitled Mid Century Modern Abstraction, 1941 Gouache on paper Hand signed
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Painter - Original Pencil Drawing by 20th Century French Artist
Located in Roma, IT
Painter is a beautiful original pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper, realized by an anonymous
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Bridge Painter WPA American Modernism Mid 20th-Century Realism Industrial Worker
By Louis Wolchonok
Located in New York, NY
Bridge Painter WPA American Modernism Mid 20th-Century Realism Industrial Worker. Sight size: 18 x
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1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

The Sculptor and The Painter - China Ink By Mino Maccari - Mid 20th cCntury
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Sculptor and The Painter is an original China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Rococò Venetian painter - 18th century figure painting - Portrait
Located in Varmo, IT
Venetian painter (18th century) - Portrait of an oriental swordsman. 58 x 45 cm without frame, 69
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Historical Italian painter - 19th century figure painting - Allegory
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (19th century) - Satirical allegory of the papacy and Austrian empire. 28.5 x 24
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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Vedutist Venetian painter - 19th century landscape painting - Venice view
Located in Varmo, IT
Venetian painter (19th century) - Venice, view of Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo. 40 x 63 cm without
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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Caravaggist Italian painter - 17th century figure painting - Saint Jerome
By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)
Located in Varmo, IT
Caravaggesque painter (17th century) - Saint Jerome. 47 x 73 cm. Antique oil painting on canvas
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Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vedutist Neapolitan painter - 19th century landscape painting - Vesuvius Gulf
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (19th century) - Gulf of Naples with eruption of Vesuvius. 44 x 70 cm without
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Religious Italian painter - 18th century figure painting - Saint Monica
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (18th century) - Saint Monica in prayer. 56 x 32 cm. Antique oil painting on
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rococò Italian painter - 18th century landscape painting - Festival party
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (18th century) - Landscape with ruins and characters. 97 x 138 cm. Antique oil
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Mid-17th Century Rococo Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Romantic Italian painter - 19th century figure painting - Historical scene
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (dated 1853) - Historical interior scene. 29.5 x 43 cm without frame, 50 x 65 cm
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Enlightenment Italian painter - 18th century figure painting - Portrait - Italy
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (18th century) - Portrait of a gentleman with an aphorism. 92 x 68cm. Oil on
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Baroque Italian painter - 18th century figure painting - Samson Delilah
Located in Varmo, IT
French master (18th century) - Samson and Delilah. 81 x 119 cm without frame, 99 x 137 cm with
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Giovanni Riva (Italian vedutist painter) - 20th century landscape painting
By Giovanni Riva
Located in Varmo, IT
Giovanni Riva (Turin 1890 - Turin 1973) - Venice, view of the basin of St. Mark with the Doge's Palace. 18 x 24 cm without frame, 29 x 34 cm with frame. Oil on cardboard, in a cont...
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Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Romano Mussolini (Italian Painter/musician) - 20th century landscape painting
Located in Varmo, IT
Romano Mussolini (Forlì 1927 - Rome 2006) - Landscape with waterfall. 20 x 30 cm. Oil on hardboard, without frame. - Work signed lower left: "Romano Mussolini". - Authentic Studi...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Romano Mussolini (Italian Painter/musician) - 20th century landscape painting
Located in Varmo, IT
Romano Mussolini (Forlì 1927 - Rome 2006) - Landscape with boat. 20 x 30 cm. Oil on hardboard, without frame. - Work signed lower left: "Romano Mussolini". - Authentic Studio d'Ar...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sidney Richard Percy (Naturalistic British painter) - 19th century landscape
By Sidney Richard Percy
Located in Varmo, IT
Sidney Richard Percy (British, 1822 - 1886) - River landscape with swallows in flight. 51.5 x 76.5 cm without frame, 57.5 x 82.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a...
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nicolas Poussin, French painter, 19th century artist portrait engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
100mm (image) 270mm by 175mm (sheet) Nicolas Poussin was a French painter who was a leading painter of
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Rococò French painter - 18th century figure painting - Flute player dog
Located in Varmo, IT
French painter (18th century) - Flute player and dog. 43.5 x 35 cm without frame, 54 x 45 cm with
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rococò French painter - 18th century figure painting - Joseph in prison
Located in Varmo, IT
French painter (18th century) - Joseph in prison. 84 x 105 cm. Antique oil painting on canvas
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rococò Venetian painter - 18th century figure painting - Virgin with Child
Located in Varmo, IT
Venetian painter (18th century) - Madonna with Child. 44.5 x 37 cm without frame, 54 x 46.5 cm
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rococò Italian painter - 18th century figure painting- The Street Show
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (18th century) - Street theatre. 74.5 x 62.5 cm without frame, 86 x 73.5 cm with
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Baroque Italian painter - 17th century figure painting- Baptism of Jesus
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (17th century) - Baptism of Christ. 122 x 74 cm without frame, 133 x 86 cm with
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Italian painter - 18th century figure painting - Saint John Nepomuk
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (18th century) - Saint John Nepomuk 65 x 50 cm without frame, 78 x 64 cm with
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painting, Oil on Canvas, by the Painter Szasz, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painting, oil on canvas, by the painter Szasz, early 20th century. Oil on canvas, 20th century
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Jean Adolphe Boucé (French painter) - 19th century landscape painting - Hunt
Located in Varmo, IT
frame. Oil on paper applied on canvas, in a contemporary 19th century frame. - Work signed and dated
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil

Jean Adolphe Boucé (French painter) - 19th century landscape painting - Hunt
Located in Varmo, IT
frame. Oil on paper applied on canvas, in a contemporary 19th century frame. - Work signed and dated
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil

Giuseppe Migneco(Italian painter) - 20th century figure drawing - Fortune teller
Located in Varmo, IT
Giuseppe Migneco (Messina 1903 - Milan 1997) - The fortune teller. 49.5 x 39.5 cm without frame, 52.5 x 40.5 cm with frame. Antique mixed technique drawing on paper, in wooden fram...
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Realist painter (Italian school) - 19h century figure painting - Child with Ape
Located in Varmo, IT
English painter (19th century) - Young man with monkey. 76.5 x 63.5 cm. Old oil painting on
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painter and gardener at work
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 47.5 x 29 x 3 cm
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Painter's Palette Marble Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A very unusual small coffee table or side table in marble mosaic in the shape of a painter
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Painter's Palette Marble Coffee Table
Painter's Palette Marble Coffee Table
H 10.5 in W 20 in D 28 in
Old days Photo - Painter Carlo Ferrari and Friends - Photo - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
early 20th century. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and Nostalgic album including
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

18th Century by Giuseppe Bonito The Painter's Studio or Allegory of Painting
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Giuseppe Bonito (Castellammare di Stabia, Italy, 1707 - Naples, Italy, 1789) Title: The Painter
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French painter - 18th century figure painting - Joseph thrown by his brothers
Located in Varmo, IT
French painter (18th century) - Joseph thrown into the cistern by his brothers. 84 x 105 cm. Old
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rococò Venetian painter - 18th century figure painting - Christ led to judgment
Located in Varmo, IT
Venetian painter (18th century) - Christ led to judgment (preparatory sketch). 48 x 36 cm without
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Painting Saint Michael the Archangel by 19th-Century Neoclassical Painter
Located in Cesena, FC
pictorial academicism that lived especially in Italy and France from the mid-eighteenth century to the whole
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Painterly Glazed Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Painterly Glazed studio pottery vase. Mid-20th century. This is a beautiful little vase which is
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery

Painterly Glazed Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s
Painterly Glazed Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Original Oil on Board, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, "A Devon Mill"
By William Williams (painter)
Located in Mere, GB
WILLIAM WILLIAMS, 1808 - 1895 A Plymouth artist of local views and maritime subjects, in many Museums and and Art Galleries. Signed with initials and dated (18)'65 Original oil on b...
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Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Painter in Montmarte" Modernist City Scene
Located in Austin, TX
Title: "Painter in Montemarte" Artist: Gustav Likan Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 24 x 20 inches
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Frans Vester-Pedersen, Danish painter. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Frans Vester-Pedersen (1934-1972), Danish painter. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas

OIL PAINTING Signed C L OLD FINE MASTER PAINTER 19th Century BELGIUM SCHOOL
Located in Ferndown, GB
OIL PAINTING OLD FINE MASTER PAINTER 19th Century BELGIUM SCHOOL Fine Original Antique 19th
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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century painters available for sale. Each of these unique mid century painters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, paint and wood. There are all kinds of mid century painters available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century painters are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Jean-Pierre Cassigneul, Fernand Vetcour and France Cami each produced beautiful mid century painters that are worth considering.

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Prices for mid century painters start at $28 and top out at $227,282 with the average selling for $1,800.
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    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 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    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.