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mid-century cutlery sets for 6, A Krupp, 42 pieces each, attributed to Gio Ponti
By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
3 sets for 6, each
42 silver plated pieces in each set!
so all together, a rare large Arthur Krupp set, most probably designed by Gio Ponti as are all the Arthur Krupp silverplated t...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.19 in W 1.97 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Cutlery Set, Mid-20th Century
By J. A. Henckels
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage cutlery set was realized in the mid-20th century.
This silver plate vintage set is made
Category
Mid-20th Century German Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Classic Home Cutlery Box from, Mid-20th Century
Located in Beirut, LB
Vintage cutlery box in mahogany wood from Classic Home. It holds sets of 12 for a total of 158
Category
Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes
Materials
Silver Leaf
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern Steel Kitchen Cabinet Cutlery Drawers, 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
St. Charles Mid-Century Modern steel kitchen cabinet drawers 1940s original finish. Wall mountable
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Amboss Austria Mid-Century Flatware Cutlery with Antler Handles for Six Persons
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of modernist flatware for six persons. Consisting of 18 pieces, spoons, forks and knives. Executed in the 1960s by Amboss Austria. Made of stainless steel with beautiful deer a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Boxed Amboss Mid-Century 6 Knives And 6 Forks, Flatware Cutlery, Austria, 1950s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
knives and forks, to be used for desert, snack cutlery or appetizers cutlery. In excellent condition, we
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 0.25 in W 7 in D 0.5 in
Rare 18th Century Irish Walnut Cutlery Stand
Located in Dublin, GB
A Rare 18th century Irish Walnut Cutlery stand. The rectangular top with a Chippendale fluted
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George III More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Walnut
1960s Cutlery Sets.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960s cutlery sets.
Two pieces of 1960s cutlery in a metal and wood box, perfect for a baby.
H
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 26 Pcs Concorde Cutlery Set by Raymond Loewy for Air France
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Raymond Loewy designed this sleek cutlery for the Compagnie d'Esthétique Industriale to be
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 6.3 in W 1.34 in D 0.4 in
20th century burr birch cutlery cabinet by bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality cutlery cabinet by well known swedish makers bodafors, circa 1950.
Quarter veneer
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Antique Oak Cutlery Box
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique cutlery box with wonderful dovetailed exterior corners in very good antique condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Knife Boxes
Materials
Oak
Amboss 1050 "Bacon Cutlery"
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
This rustic cutlery consist of 18 pieces and was made in rosewood and stainless steel and was the
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Northern Swedish Folk Art Cutlery Basket
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art basket from the mid 1800s, a so called cutlery basket. The basket is for storing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Twin Handle Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 3" H x 26" W x 15" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage French Metal Cutlery Holders, Set of 24
Located in High Point, NC
This collection of 24 cutlery holders was designed in 20th-century France. Their original shape
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Ausrian Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
cutlery has a handle with a very interesting geometric decor. Used but in excellent condition, some in
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver, Steel
Amboss 2090 Cutlery by Helmut Alder
By Helmut Alder, Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare complete cutlery designed by Helmut Alder for Amboss in 1963, stainless steel, each part
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Baroque by Wallace 259 Silver Plated Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baroque by Wallace 259 Silver Plated Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
International Silver Co "Early American" 4133 Oval Meat Cutlery Serving Platter
By International Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scalloped edge and original hallmark.
Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 18.5" W x 13.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.5 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in
Vintage English Regency Silver Plate Oval Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Regency Style Silver Plate Oval Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray Dish. Circa Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Ausrian Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
cutlery has a handle with a very interesting geometric decor. Used but in excellent condition, some in
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver, Steel
Ausrian Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
cutlery has a handle with a very interesting geometric decor. Used but in excellent condition, some in
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver, Steel
Community Plate English Regency Silver Plated Oval Meat Cutlery Serving Platter
By Community
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Measurements: 2" H x 19" W x 12" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 19 in D 12 in
English Victorian 3 Section Silver Plated Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1.25" H x 20" W x 14" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.25 in W 20 in D 14 in
Traditional Spanish Wood Cutlery Holder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Spanish wood cutlery holder, circa 1930
Made by unknown manufacturer in Barcelona
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Cheese Meat Cutlery Rosewood & Brass Set
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern style rosewood and brass cheese, meat, pate, and more, cutlery set, circa mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated 18" Footed Meat Tray Cutlery Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
feet, meat cutting center, original stamp, very nice vintage item. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Hans Hansen Silver Cutlery, Large "Susanne" Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silver cutlery. Large "Susanne" serving spoon in sterling silver. Danish design, mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf Model Flamenco
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
. The cutlery has a handle with the very interesting geometric decor. Used but in excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage Brazilian Wall-mounted Cutlery in Rosewood, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Vintage pair of wall-mounted cutlery carved in solid Brazilian rosewood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Brazilian Wall-mounted Cutlery in Rosewood, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Vintage pair of wall-mounted cutlery carved in solid Brazilian rosewood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
Vtg LBS Co English Art Nouveau Meat Cutlery Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage LBS Co English Art Nouveau Meat Cutlery Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Cutlery by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Cutlery, model 2070, designed by Helmut Alder, produced by "Amboss Neuzeughammer Steyr" Austria in
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf Model 9100, Charleston
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
1970s. The cutlery has handle with very interesting geometric decor. Used but in excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Christofle 117-piece "Grand Bourg" silver plated cutlery set
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle silver cutlery "Grand Bourg" 117 pieces
Christofle cutlery set with Grand Bourg design
Category
20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Bamboo fruit cutlery in holder, Solingen Germany 1950
By Bestecke Solingen
Located in Herentals, BE
The set contains 6 fruit knives with stainless blade and bamboo handle, which fit in the accompanying holder.
The flatware is in very good condition and of good quality.
Each blade i...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Romanian Mid-Century Trolley Drop Leaf Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home excellent mid-century Romanian design with this versatile drop leaf trolley dining set
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
1950s Anton Wingen Jr. Solingen Germany Rostfrei Cutlery Set
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a vintage/antique German Anton Wingen Jr. Solingen cutlery and carving set. This unique
Category
Mid-20th Century German Knife Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger is a beautiful and rare find for
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard by Mcintosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Mid Century Vintage McIntosh 'Dunfermline' Sideboard
A lovely Mcintosh vintage 'Dunfermline
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vintage English Sheffield Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray "ASC" Monogram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 20.25" W x 14.75" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2 in W 20.25 in D 14.75 in
Ward Bennett for Prisma Stainless Steel Flatware Cutlery, Signed
By Prisma, Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Ward Bennett for Prisma Stainless Steel Flatware Cutlery, Signed. Eight sets of a 5 piece place
Category
Vintage 1980s Korean Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Amboss Cutlery Model 3000 Attributed to Helmut Alder
By Amboss Austria, Helmut Alder
Located in Vienna, AT
Made by Alois Weichselbaumer company later Amboss in the 1950s.
Model 3000 stainless steel with rosewood handle with brass rivets.
Set of 18:
Six knives,
six spoons,
six forks.
...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Signed Cutlery Sculpture of a Bird by Gerard Bouvier, 1998
By Gerard Bouvier
Located in NICE, FR
a mid-century masterpiece representing a heron bird intricately fashioned from silver-plated antique
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver
Lapparra – Box Of 12 Silver Fish Cutlery Art Deco Period
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of 12 fish cutlery forks and knives in solid silver, 24 pieces, ART DECO period model, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Cross Banded Mahogany Cutlery Box, circa 1760
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A George II cross-banded
Mahogany cutlery box,
circa 1760.
Bow front box with original brass
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Knife Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Scandinavian sideboard
Located in Brussels , BE
with four cutlery drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Fantastic American Paint Decorated Folk Art Cutlery Tray - Circa 1845
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, circa 1845.
One of the finest quality folk art cutlery trays on the market. Not only
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Pine, Paint
Bonacina in the Style Picnic Cutlery Holder from the 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in bari, IT
Elegant bamboo picnic cutlery holder in the style of Bonacina 1960s production
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes
Materials
Bamboo
12 Pcs. Dining Cutlery, Stainless Steel, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
12 pieces of dining cutlery by Carl Auböck. Containing 4 forks, 4 knives, and 4 spoons.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Part of Cutlery by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Cutlery, model 2070, designed by Helmut Alder, produced by "Amboss Neuzeughammer Steyr" Austria in
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery / Flatware - Albert Pattern
By George Adams
Located in London, London
silver knives as pictured.
Each place setting provided in a tarn proof cutlery roll.
Number of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Antique English Regency Oval Silver Plated Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 22.5" W x 18" D
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
Goldsmith Henin - Cutlery Set In Sterling Silver 120 Pieces - Minerva - XXth
By Henin et Cie 1
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Silversmith HENIN - 120-piece solid silver cutlery set - Minerva - NET WEIGHT: 5940 grs approximate
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Oval Footed Meat Cutlery Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
style and form. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.75" H x 18.5" W x 13" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.75 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Antique Set of Rustic Carter Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles 18th
Located in Berghuelen, DE
century. This type of cutlery was used by hunters or travelling salesmen on their trips. Good condition
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Black Forest Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Style Server/Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Mid-Century style server with bi fold doors revealing adjustable shelf storage and felt
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
Antique and Vintage Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons
By Finnigans, London 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage service.
This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect
Category
Mid-20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Arman ‘Violon’ Cutlery Service with 116 Pieces in Artistic Cabinet
By Arman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
interviewer in 1968. Regarded as one of the most prolific and inventive creators of the late 20th century
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Set of Art Deco style Tudor pattern silver cutlery for 12
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
.
This silver cutlery service is not available to purchase online. Please contact us if you would like
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century cutlery on 1stDibs. A piece of mid century cutlery — often made from metal, stainless steel and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of mid century cutlery you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of mid century cutlery, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of mid century cutlery that is appealing in its simplicity, but Amboss Austria, Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik and Carl M. Cohr produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for a piece of mid century cutlery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,487.
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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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