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Midcentury Television Table, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood, glass
- original condition
- upper part is rotating.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Glass and Metal Side Table by Arredamenti Allegri Parma Italy 70s
By Arredamenti Allegri
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare Italian Mid Century TV Stand / Side Table / End Table was made in Italy in '70s and produced
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Danish TV Rack Side Board with Tambour Doors by Dyrlund, Denmark, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid century tv rack side board, with tambour doors, designed and manufactured by Dyrlund of Denmark
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
H 17.63 in W 47 in D 20.38 in
Television Antenna - Painting by Domenico Purificato - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
mid 20th century.
Mixed colored oil painting on canvas.
Hand signed on the lower margin. Titled on
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 14.02 in W 9.97 in D 0.04 in
Italian Mid-Century Mirrored Sliding Doors Television Sideboard Stand
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century mirrored sideboard or console stand for television in the style of Romeo Rega
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 19.69 in W 61.82 in D 18.51 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brionvega Algol 11 Black Television, 1968
By Brionvega
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brionvega Algol 11 black television, 1968.
Brionvega Algol 11 black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Mid Century Movie Television Theater Production Scoop Industrial Floor Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
, television or a theatre production. Rewired. Adjustable shade will tilt and lock. Height adjusts up to ten
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Alain Richard Sideboard Model 324 - Meubles Tv - Rosewood - Ca 1950
By Alain Richard, Meubles TV
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb modernist sideboard by French designer Alain Richard published by Meubles TV in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden white plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Rectangular wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 20.08 in W 21.07 in D 21.26 in
Dining Table, Alain Richard, Series 800, Meubles TV Edition, 1958
By Meubles TV, Alain Richard
Located in Paris, FR
Meubles TV (J.Tricoire & R.Vecchione), France, 1958.
Base in black lacquered metal, adjustable chromed
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Model 200 dining table by Alain Richard for Meuble TV, 1954
By Meubles TV, Alain Richard
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Dining table by Alain Richard for Meuble TV in 1954
Model: 200
Structure with rectangular top in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Chest of Drawers André Monpoix Model 812 for Meuble TV, 1960s
By Meubles TV, Andre Monpoix
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
by Meuble TV. Chest of drawers structure in light wood, black lacquered metal legs and chrome steel
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Large 800 series sideboard by Alain Richard, Ed. Meubles TV, France circa 1958
By Meubles TV, Alain Richard
Located in Paris, FR
of the television, no doubt, but Meubles TV has never made a television stand!
At the beginning of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 38.59 in W 94.49 in D 23.63 in
Six chairs model "CM145", by Pierre Paulin, Ed. Meubles TV, France, circa 1954
By Pierre Paulin, Meubles TV
Located in Paris, FR
Six « CM145 » model chairs by Pierre Paulin for Meubles TV. Created in 1954, original edition (not
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Students Quiz World Celebrities on TV - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
photograph realized in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Mid 20th Century Chartreuse Green Ceramic Panther TV Lamp
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid Century Modern Panther TV Lamp, unbranded. Made of ceramic with glossy chartreuse green
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Harlequin Chalkart Scupture TV Accent Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century chalkware figural sculpture of a young Harlequin sitting in a horseshoe-shaped alcove
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
The Chap - A Mid Century Modern Media/TV Unit
Located in Durban, ZA
Discover the epitome of simplicity and sophistication with our Mid-Century Modern Walnut TV Unit
Category
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-Century Organic Leaf Esco-Lite Pottery TV Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century organic leaf esco-lite pottery TV lamp with green in a green glaze with gold accents.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Positioning Side or TV Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century positioning TV table. It features a beech wood or ash wood structure, one drawer and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Positioning Side or TV Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century positioning TV table. It has an ash wood structure, one drawer, revolving top and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Vintage TV Side Table, Beechwood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
TV side table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Vintage TV Side Table, Beechwood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
TV side table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Vintage TV Side Table, Beechwood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
TV side table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Beech
No Reserve
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Television, CBGB, NYC, 1974
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Open Edition Hand Signed Print by Bob Gruen
Other Sizes Available
Please allow extra production time.
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Mid-Century Modern Vintage TV Side Table, Beechwood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
TV side table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Beech
1950s Television table/desk from Televise
By Teleavia
Located in London, Lambeth
Super Stylist table originally used for vintage TV easily re used as a desk
angled black legs with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern TV Stand / Side Table Thick Glass Top Mixed Wood
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern TV stand / side table. Thick removable glass top. Two doors. Oak and other woods
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Father and children in front of TV - Mid-Century
By John Philip Falter
Located in Miami, FL
age of television. The appeal of this work lies in Falter's ability to convey the emotions of the
Category
1950s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Black Panther Cat Ceramic Back Light Mid Century Desk TV Lamp
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
this type of back lit lamp was made as a TV lamp to put on the newly invented television but it would
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aluminum Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Metal Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Aluminum Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Television Media Cabinet Cupboard in Walnut
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely stunning inlaid TV storage cupboard in the style of
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage TV Table or Sideboard, Wood, Poland, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
TV side table/sideboard from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland. The table was made of wood
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Mid-century Minimalist design low TV Table in Rational Design 1960s Teak
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Minimalist design low TV table in rational 1960s Teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Brionvega Algol 11 Portable Red Television
By Marco Zanuso, Brionvega, Richard Sapper
Located in Sacile, PN
Red Algol 11 portable television by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper for Brionvega. A classic of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid century Vintage small TV cabinet by František Jirák, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century Vintage small cabinet or TV table from the 1960´s. It was designed by František Jirák
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
Brass Nuremberg Tv Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1980s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower. Hand-spun in brass with a nice wooden base. A nice
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Mid century Vintage small TV cabinet by František Jirák, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century Vintage small cabinet or TV table from the 1960´s. It was designed by František Jirák
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
H 31.11 in W 41.74 in D 18.51 in
Mid century Vintage small TV cabinet by František Jirák, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century Vintage small cabinet or TV table from the 1960´s. It was designed by František Jirák
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Vintage Small TV Cabinet by František Jirák, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century vintage small cabinet or TV table from the 1960´s. It was designed by František Jirák
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
H 31.11 in W 41.34 in D 18.51 in
Mission Impossible Original TV Guide Drawing Illustration Caricature Mid Century
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
"Mission Impossible" Original TV Guide Drawing Illustration Caricature Mid Century NYC with Greg
Category
1960s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Board
Static Television Grey Ivory Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Television Cupboard Stand Media Unit / Storage in Walnut
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely stunning inlaid TV storage cupboard in the style of
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Aluminum Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in Aluminum, with brass top. A nice
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Brass and Aluminium Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in aluminium and brass. A nice architectural
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Black Colored Metal TV Television Tower of Nuremberg Scale Design Model, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower also called Nuremberg Egg (because of the Design). A
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Low Console, TV or Media Table Mahogany Brass
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber minimalist designed low two tier console, TV, Audio or Media
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
H 22.13 in W 35.88 in D 17.88 in
Vintage Wood Geloso Television GT1014, 1950s, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
This GTV1014 was one of the first 21-inch b / w televisions produced by Geloso.
It uses the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Mid Century Modern Burled Olivewood TV Stand Attributed to Milo Baughman C1975
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
22.75H. Perfect for a TV stand with room for devices in the opening. A beautiful piece which will make a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Olive, Burl
H 22.75 in W 20 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Abbey Craft Yew Wood TV Media Cabinet with Sheraton Detailing
Located in GB
Here we have for sale this Mid-Century Modern Abbey Craft yew wood tv media cabinet with hinged top
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Yew
H 55.71 in W 38.59 in D 20.28 in
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian TV Stand Media Cabinet by IKEA.Circa 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Scandinavian TV Stand Media Cabinet by Knut & Marianne Hagberg for IKEA
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 22.5 in W 66 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Low Cabinet, Console, TV Stand Space, by Paolo Buffa , Cantù
By Paolo Buffa, Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1940s Mid-Century Modern low cabinet, console, excellent as a TV stand, in blond walnut from
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 18.9 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Set of Two Metal TV Television Tower Scale Design Models, Vienna Austria, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled models of two television tower from Vienna Austria. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern style Cocktail TV Cabinet made with walnut and iron, Handmade
Located in Seroa, PT
design found in the details of the interior limits.
The Cocktail TV cabinet features four doors in
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 25.2 in W 78.75 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century modern Empire Tv Cabinet made with walnut, brass and glass, Handmade
Located in Seroa, PT
, just like a true Empire, exhaling magnificence.
The Empire tv base with two doors presents a luxurious
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in W 78.75 in D 22.45 in
1960s Model 4669 Aga Television Set in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: AGA
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Condition:
In excellent original condition. Not function tested.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak
Contemporary, American, Blue, Vintage TV, with Cat in Mid Century Mod Room
Located in Fort Worth, TX
"Contemporary, American, Blue, Vintage TV, with Cat in Mid Century Mod Room" This work is titled
Category
2010s American Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Vintage TV Cart Attr. Ico Parisi for De Baggis, Mid-20th Century
By Angelo De Baggis, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage TV Cart is an elegant piece of design furniture manufactured by Angelo De Baggis in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century tv you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century tv — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 155 options for an antique or vintage mid century tv now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century tv, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century tv, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century tv over the years, but those crafted by Alain Richard, Meubles TV and Sawaya & Moroni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 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 ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
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