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Italian Mid-Century Crystal Sphere with Bubbles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century crystal sphere with air bubbles throughout. Flat on bottom to sit on surfaces.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Globes
Materials
Crystal
Round Lantern Chandeliers French 1950s Mid-Century Crystal Maison Jansen Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Lantern Chandeliers French 1950s mid-century crystal Maison Jansen style.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Round Lantern Chandeliers French 1950s Mid-Century Crystal Maison Jansen Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Lantern Chandeliers French 1950s mid-century crystal Maison Jansen style
Forged metal frame
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 21.66 in Dm 10.63 in
Mid-century Crystal Glass Can, 1950's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Crystal Glass
Re-polished
Good Original Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Crystal Vase, Bohemia, 1950's
By Bohemia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of lead crystal, glass
Labeled
Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Val Saint Lambert Freeform Mid Century Crystal Centerpiece Belgium 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Meer, VAN
Val Saint Lambert Freeform Mid Century Crystal Centerpiece, Belgium, 1950s.
This is a wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
H 5.52 in W 20.08 in D 7.49 in
Mid-Century Crystal Art Glass Fruit Bowl from Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, 1960s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Crystal Art Glass Fruit Bowl from Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
H 2.76 in W 12.99 in D 12.99 in
Mid-Century Crystal Cigar Ashtray
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century modern (Scandinavian) 1950s round crystal cigar ashtray. (signed: KOSTA)
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Crystal Leaf Ashtray
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century Italian rock crystal large ashtray/soap dish with fluted leaf form design.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Modern Crystal Vase, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
1960s crystal vase
Dimensions: height 25 cm / dia. 16 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Crystal Glass Vase, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of crystal glass
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Crystal Transparent Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Transparent vase in amazing shape. Produced in 1960s.
Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box.
No jags, defects etc. The outer relie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Crystal Transparent Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Transparent vase in amazing shape. Produced in 1960s.
Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box.
No jags, defects etc. The outer relie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Crystal Glass Bowl, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Crystal Glass Bowl, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Glass
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Crystal Jadriniere for Sweets, Poland, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful crystal jardiniere with roses motif.
Produced in Poland in 1950s.
Preserved in very
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Crystal Table Lamp from Nachtmann, 1970s
By Nachtmann
Located in Bastogne, BE
- Table lamp from Nachtmann Leuchten, Germany
- Made of crystal and brass
- Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swedish mid-century crystal chandelier by Eriksmåla, 1960s
By Eriksmålaglas
Located in Forserum, SE
Mid-century chandelier produced in the 1960s by the Swedish manufacturer Eriksmåla. Constructed
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey Germany, 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Chandelier by Kinkeldey made of chrome-plated steel and crystal glass. With its twelve E14 sockets
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Mid-century Crystal Vase, Glasswork Novy Bor, 1960's.
By Novy Bor Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Cut Glass,Crystal
The vase has a small chip on the bottom
Re
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Austrian Mid-Century Crystal "Miracle" Chandelier 3317 by Bakalowits
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960s. The fixture consists of a layered multi-tier structure made of nickel
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
French Mid-Century Crystal and Gilt Metal Palm Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) style beaded crystal and gilt metal palm design 2-tier chandelier (In
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Stilnovo Rare Mid-Century Crystal and Chrome Pendant, 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
with ground green cut crystals, supported by polished chrome hardware.
The glasses are in perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kamenicky Senov, 1960's
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of crystal glass, metal
5x E14 or E15 socket
Re-polished
Fully
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Italian Mid-Century Crystal Liquor / Desert Goblets Set of 8
By Iittala
Located in Palm Springs, CA
rare set of eight pieces bar where Crystal had a story from the heir of the estate. Her mother
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Crystal Clear Glass Bakelite Sconces Flush Mounts by WILA
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Bakelite base with very clear crystal glass.
1960-1970
Diameter
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Crystal Glass Pendant by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-white, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pendant, chandelier on a round chrome base, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
ROSENTHAL - SQUARES - Mid Century Crystal Liqueur Glass - Germany - Circa 1960's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer) - SQUARES (Pattern) - Rare Mid Century wheel cut clear crystal liqueur
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
ROSENTHAL - SQUARES - Mid Century Crystal Wine Glass - Germany - Circa 1960's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer) - SQUARES (Pattern) - Rare Mid Century wheel cut clear crystal wine glass
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Crystal Platinum Ribbon Old Fashioned Glasses Set of 4
By Rosenthal, Tiffany & Co., Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
quality and design.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Crystal Table Lamp Belgian from Val Saint Lambert, 1960s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Bastogne, BE
Belgian crystal manufacturer founded in 1826 and with a rich history.
Val Saint-Lambert crystal was
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Austrian Mid-Century Crystal "Miracle" 3317 Wall Lights by Bakalowits, Pair
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960s. These fixtures consist of layered multi-tier structure made of nickel
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Mid-Century Crystal Glass Table Lamp by Kamenicky Senov, 1960's
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of crystal glass, metal
3x E14 or E15 socket
Re-polished
Fully
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
ROSENTHAL - SQUARES - Small Mid Century Crystal Wine Glass - Germany - C.1960's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer) - SQUARES (Pattern) - Rare Mid Century wheel cut clear crystal wine glass
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Oswald Haerdtl Set of Six Mid-Century Crystal Wine Glasses, Austria, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of six elegant and fine handmade drinking glasses for wine or water, made of clear crystal
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Crystal Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Göteborg, SE
This stunning table lamp features a beautifully crafted blue crystal base with bras son top. Its
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 11.42 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Century Crystal Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Göteborg, SE
, providing a modern, sophisticated look.
Please note that lamp shade are not included, allowing you to
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 11.42 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Century Crystal Glass Transparent Silver 800 Italian Design 1970s Set of 6
Located in Palermo, IT
Handcrafted in Florence, 1970s. Set of six crystal Tumbler glasses. Cylindrical glasses for thirst
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver
H 5.52 in W 2.21 in D 2.21 in
Mid-Century Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass Seven-Light Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Barntrup, DE
, features a gilded brass frame with 208 (+3 reserve) teardrop-shaped crystal glass prisms - lenses.
Seven
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Crystal Art Italian Vintage Mirror
By Ultima Crystal Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid-century crystal art mirror in original vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass
1950s Mid Century Amber Crystal Baccarat France Candle Holder/ Candle Lamp
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1950's Mid Century Crystal Amber Tone Candle Holder by Baccarat France. Nice piece for the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors Crystal Vase, 1960
By Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, Mid-Century crystal vase with subtle design. Manufactured by Swedish glass manufacturer
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Maison Baguès Mid-Century Amber and Clear Crystal Flower Flush Mount, 1970's
By Maison Baguès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful four-light Maison Baguès 1970's Mid-century crystal flower flush mount, ceiling light. In
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid Century Brass and Crystals Chandelier, Palwa Style
By Palwa
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century crystals chandelier attributed to Palwa, Germany 1960s.
The chandelier is made of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Set of Six Mid-Century Bohemian Crystal Glasses
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Roma, IT
Rare and beautiful set of 6 engraved and hand-crafted crystal cups made in Bohemia.
One cup retains
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Set of Six Mid-Century Bohemian Crystal Glasses Cups
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Roma, IT
Rare and beautiful set of 6 engraved and hand-crafted crystal cups made in Bohemia.
Two cups
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
St Hilaire Paris Mid-Century Silver Plated Mounted Crystal Vase
By Saint Hilaire 1
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish quality French mid-century crystal glass vase mounted in a silver plated frame by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Art Glass Lamp by Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century crystal art glass lamp by "Daum." Elegant organic form, fine original, working
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Attributed to Fontana arte , 1950s
By Zero Quattro
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Magnificent Italian mid-century crystal chandelier attributed to Zero Quattro per Fontana Arte, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Waterford Crystal Ships Decanter and Stopper Alana
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning, rare and discontinued mid-century Ships Decanter and Stopper Alana by Waterford Crystal
Category
Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate
Located in New York, NY
austere design, this represents a beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern design. It is as versatile as it
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Waterford Crystal Ships Decanter and Stopper Alana
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage cut crystal ships decanter with stopper was made by Waterford in Alana pattern. The
Category
Late 20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Art Cut Glass Jar, Bohemia Crystal, 1960s
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Crystal Glass,Cut Glass
The jar has small sharp splinters on the
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Waterford Crystal Classic Lysmore Rounded Biscuit Barrel, 7 inches.
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the comforting weight of Waterford's hand-crafted fine crystal, these features ensure that this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Bohemian glass candy bowl by Bohemia Crystal, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage Bohemian glass candy bowl by Bohemia Crystal, made in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
H 3.15 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Bohemia Crystal Glass, Made in Czech Republic
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of late 20th century hand cut crystal glasses by Bohemia Crystal. Its finished in clear and
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Waterford Crystal Pitcher, Old Kerry Pattern, 1968 - 2008
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The rare, hard to find vintage crystal pitcher features a graphic, sculptural pattern of vertical
Category
20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Waterford Alana Crystal Wine Glasses, Set of 4
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set of 4 wine glasses in Alana pattern is in very good vintage condition. Alana pattern is now retired; it was manufactured from 1952 to 2022. It is characterized by cut cross h...
Category
20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Mid 20th Century Modern Frosted Crystal Bowl by Lalique Model "Compiegne"
By Lalique
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful crystal bowl from the French brand Lalique. The crystal has the shape of oak leaf and is
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
H 3.55 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Mid Century Modern 3-Tier Crystal Server by Val Saint Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful crystal 3-layer stand from the Belgian designer Val Saint Lambert. The frame is made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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Midcentury Modern Crystal For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury modern crystal for your home. Frequently made of stone, crystal and metal, every midcentury modern crystal was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a midcentury modern crystal, we have 436 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury modern crystal — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right midcentury modern crystal, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury modern crystal over the years, but those crafted by Kinkeldey, Orrefors and Palwa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Crystal?
The average selling price for a midcentury modern crystal at 1stDibs is $2,009, while they’re typically $122 on the low end and $16,557 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Midcentury Modern Crystal
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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