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Midcentury "Face" Wall Art Sculpture Pair by Westwood Chadwick
By Westwood Chadwick
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Face" wall art sculpture pair by the Westwood Chadwick studio. Each sculpture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Nice Tribal Distressed Khorjin Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century face bag rug (khorjin) with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lion Brooch With Rhinestones and Gold Chain Fringe By Dominique, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- Face measures 2.5" x
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Face - Lithograph by Carlo Levi - Mid-20th Century
By Carlo Levi
Located in Roma, IT
Face is a modern artwork realized by Carlo Levi.
Mixed colored lithograph.
Includes frame
Hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 0.04 in
Faces - Etching by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Faces is an Etching and Drypoint realized by Mino Maccari in the Mid-20th Century.
Hand-signed in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Drypoint, Etching
H 8.27 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in
Swedish Kilim Mid-century Double Face
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a mid-century Swedish kilim woven circa circa 1950 and it measures 230 X 166 CM. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Over-scale Mid-Century Pottery Figurative Face Vases, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Over-scale Mid-Century Pottery Figurative face vases, pair
Offered for sale is a vintage pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Pottery
The Face - Original Etching and Aquatint- Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the mid-20th Century.
In very good conditions.
The artwork created through confident strokes, short
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Aquatint, Etching
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.08 in
The Faces - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Maccari in the mid-20th century.
Good conditions.
Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
H 16.93 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in
The Faces - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
mid-20th century.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower. With another drawing on the rear.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Carbon Pencil
H 18.51 in W 26.38 in D 0.04 in
Faces - Original Lithograph by Francis Mockel - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Faces is an original lithograph realized by Francis Mockel (1940)
Francis Mockel painter and
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 0.04 in
Historical Photo -Tree and Face - Vintage Photo - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo -Tree and Face is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 3.55 in W 5.12 in D 0.08 in
Two Faces Nude - Original Etching and Drypoint - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
artist of the Mid-20th Century.
In very good conditions.
The artwork created through confident strokes
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Drypoint
H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 0.04 in
Antique Swedish carriage cushion cover face. Mid 19th century.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Size: 2ft 4in x 1ft 10in (71 x 56cm).
Antique Swedish carriage cushion cover face.
Mid 19th
Category
Antique 1840s Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Ethnic Wooden Mask Depicting a Face, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Mid-century Ethnic wooden mask depicting a face, 1960s
Ethnic mask depicting a face, in hand
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
The Woman's Face - Drawing by L. B. Saint-André - Mid 20th Century
By Louis Berthomme Saint-Andre
Located in Roma, IT
The Woman's face is a drawing, realized in Mid 20th Century, by the French post-impressionist
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
H 9.65 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in
Mid-Century Wooden Face Sculpture of Two People Talking
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Painted wooden faces over a stand. Rare sculpture of the people talking. Nice colors. It has no
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Two Face Glass Disc Artwork on Stand
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Two Face Glass Disc Artwork on stand
This artwork measures: 15.25 wide x 8 deep x 18
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Beveled Drawer Faces
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern lowboy dresser features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Black Face Head Ceramic Vase Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern black ceramic face or head vase.
Great looking from all sides.
Studio piece
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
The Old Man's Face - Drawing by L. B. Saint-André - Mid 20th Century
By Louis Berthomme Saint-Andre
Located in Roma, IT
The Old Man's face is a drawing, realized in Mid 20th Century, by the French post-impressionist
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
H 9.45 in W 9.26 in D 0.04 in
Bobyrug’s pretty mid century tribal Afshar bag face rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage tribal rug with nice floral stylized floral design and beautiful colours with yellow, green, blue, pink and red, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
'Girl with Hands to Face' — Mid-century Modernism
By Benton Murdoch Spruance
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Benton Spruance, 'Girl with Hands to Face', two-color lithograph, 1940, edition 30, Fine and Looney
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Round Face - Original Woodcut on Paper by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Round Face is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-20th Century by the Italian artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
H 9.26 in W 6.3 in D 0.04 in
Desimonte Italy Signed Ceramic Face Design Hand Painted Mid Century Modern Vase
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
meticulously hand-carved visage, which exudes an enigmatic aura that captivates the beholder's gaze. The face
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century 3 Face Foo Dog Garden Stools- A Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning rare pair of a 3 face foo dog garden stools, beautiful details and gorgeous colors. Teal
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Mid 20th Century Vintage Postmodern Oil Painting of Man's Face
Located in west palm beach, FL
This color block style portrait is a definite eye catcher. The piece depicts a man with a very serious glare. The addition of red and orange separated by hard lines make this style o...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Large Mid-Century Modern Styled Face Wall Hanging or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
quite heavy and glazed in gold with blue accents to resemble bronze or brass. The face is curiously
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Torn Fabric Collage Dada "Clown Face" Mid Century Modern Israeli
By Ella Raayoni
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Other
Subject: Figures
Medium: Fabric, textile collage
Surface: Board
Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 x
Dimensions w/Frame: 16 1/2 x 15
Ella Raayoni was born in Vienna, Austria an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Picasso Style Abstract of Face E. Ruff, 1945
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Modern Picasso style Abstract of a face by E.Ruff 1945.
Amazing composition and color
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Ebony Wood Faces Sculpture with Marble Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed Mid-Century Modern abstract figurative sculpture is unsigned, done in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Mid-Century Brutalist Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle, 1960s
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Belgian architectural aluminium and glazed ceramic door pull from the 1960s
Abstract mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Abstract Face Bronze Sculpture by Jean Robert Ipousteguy
By Jean-Robert Ipoustéguy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze abstract face sculpture by Jean-Robert Ipoustéguy (January 6, 1920 – February 8, 2006, a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Inuit 'Two Faced' Stone Carving, Signed, Canada, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
PAUL (in Roman) on the base - Canada - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Modern Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
Spanish Pair Mid 20th C. Cast-Stone "Faces" Garden Pots
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish pair of garden pots from the mid 20th century. This vintage planters from Spain have been
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cast Stone
Mid Century Modern Diamond Faced Walnut Highboy Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Port Jervis, NY
drawers with diamond faced fronts. Six drawers up top incorporated into a large faceted diamond. All
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 50 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
Jean Dulac (1902-1968) - Mid 20th Century Pastel, A Pretty Face
Located in Corsham, GB
An expressive pastel sketch of a young woman with dark hair. Well presented in a simple wood frame. Signed to the lower right. On paper.
Category
20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Mid-Century Original Oil on Canvas Entitled "Cat Face" by Patricia Sloane
By Patricia Hermine Sloane
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a fantastic original Mid-Century oil on canvas by listed New York artist Dr. Patricia
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Street Life New York - Haunting Faces Windows Expressionism Mid-Century
By Lawrence Kupferman
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century artist Lawrence Kupferman paints a madly eerie New York street scene. An exaggerated
Category
1940s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Paper, Watercolor, Pen
H 24.25 in W 18 in D 1 in
Peter Keil Mid-Century Modern 'Abstract Face' Oil on Canvas Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
A framed abstract style oil on canvas portrait made by Peter Robert Keil (b. 1942) in 1967 in his Palma studio. The piece is signed and dated and is in good vintage condition. From t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1973 Mid-Century Figurative Signed Swedish Lithograph, Unframed - Two Faces
Located in Bristol, GB
TWO FACES
Sheet size: 50 x 37 cm
Image size: 37.5 x 30 cm
Lithograph on paper
A mid century
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 19.69 in W 14.57 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Two Drawer Nightstands with Beveled Drawer Faces
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands feature hardwood construction, original walnut finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 24 in W 16 in D 24.25 in
Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Blown Red Art Glass Face Masks, México
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Folk Art blown red glass face masks made in México.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Masks
Materials
Blown Glass
19th Century Church Clock Face
Located in Faversham, GB
A monumental church clockface from a chapel in northern France.
The dial on the face is hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Pockets with Harlequin Mask Alien Faces
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and date to approximately 1940 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The wall pockets or
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Beautiful Brown Face Watercolor Ink on Paper Signed, 1967
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brown Face watercolor ink on paper
Signed art, unable to read.
67
Measures: 10.5 x 17
Preowned
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 17 in W 10.5 in D 0.4 in
Mid-Century Wall Ceramic Sculpture Woman Face Mask by Cortendorf, Germany, 1950s
By Cortendorf
Located in Andernach, DE
Original 1950s to 1960s West German 3D wall sculpture by well known Majolika ceramic makers: Cortendorf of Western Germany.
Beautifully designed and made from dark clay commonly refe...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 2.96 in
Quadratic, Mid-Century Ovoid Figural Abstract Acrylic & Collage with faces
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
paper
Signed and dated lower right
30 x 22 inches
31.5 x 23.5 inches, framed
A surrealist mid-century
Category
1970s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Pair Mid Century Modern Diamond Faced Walnut Night Stands by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant pair of walnut night stands by United Furniture Co. Diamond Faced
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 25 in W 23 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Diamond Faced Walnut Triple Dresser with Full Length Mirror
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic walnut diamond faced triple dresser by the United Furniture Co. with a full length
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Walnut
H 30.75 in W 61.5 in D 19 in
Faces
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
portfolio rich in dreamlike scenes and reimaginations of social roles.
LEONOR FINI
Faces
Etching on Japan
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Mid Century Modern Ball Shape Face Open Mouth Pottery Sculpture Signed Dated1972
By Richard Etts, John Dickinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very provocative looking ball shape mouth sculpture with internal elements of hands and apples.
signed by Richard Etts & dated 1972.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Mid century Fornasetti side drink table faux tripod leg iconic face Italy Lina
By Fornasetti
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Iconic face of Lina Cavalieri muse of designer Fornasetti on drinks table.
Great size and look.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.75 in Dm 14.25 in
Majolica Potter Plate Set Handmade Mid-Century Modern Green Yellow Blue Face
By Lorenzo Lorenzzo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This majolica pottery plate collection was designed by Mexican sculptor, painter and ceramist Lorenzo Lorenzzo — made in his studio, in the colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
19th Century Wood Clock Face
Located in New York, NY
) church was being built around the mid-19th century, when it came time to install the clock, the budget
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Painting by Peter Keil, Mid-Century Modern Art "Abstract Face", C 1959, Framed
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
"Abstract Face".
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 32.5 in W 26.5 in D 1.5 in
Face
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Golden wooden frame
56.5 x 66 x 2.2 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century French Wooden Clock Face
Located in Surrey, BC
Authentic clock face salvaged in the 1960s from a four-sided clock tower in France. Retains its
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture Profile of a Woman Face by Sacha S. Schnittmann
By Sacha S. Schnittmann
Located in St. Louis, MO
the market.
Schnittmann also worked with mid-century architect Meyer Loomstein, placing his WPA
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 11.75 in W 7.88 in D 0.82 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Bag Face Rugs
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful sweet pair of early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari bag face rugs, each with a geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century face for your home. Each mid century face for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and wood. There are 299 variations of the antique or vintage mid century face you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century face you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century face, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century face over the years, but those crafted by Fornasetti, Fratelli Toso and Peter Keil are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Face?
The average selling price for a mid century face at 1stDibs is $1,344, while they’re typically $148 on the low end and $28,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Mid Century Face
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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