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Mid Century Modern Laminated Compact Dresser. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Laminated Compact Dresser. Circa 1960s
Features a compact size perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Laminate Formica Case Credenza Cabinet Buffet
By Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern laminate formica case 72" Credenza cabinet buffet. Item features cane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
1970's Mid Century Modern Laminate Dining Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1970's Mid Century
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Laminate Credenzas/ Cabinets, Made in Germany
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Perfect pair of Mid-Century Modern laminate Petite credenzas / cabinets, Made in Germany, c. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Wood
PAIR Mid Century MODERN Laminate CREDENZAS/ Cabinets, Made in Germany, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Perfect Pair of Mid Century Modern Laminate Petite credenzas / cabinets, Made in Germany, c. 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Laminate
H 28 in W 35 in D 13 in
Vintage Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Laminate Low Profile
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage MCM Laminate Low Profile Multi
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Mid Century Two Tier Laminate Top Side Tables, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Modern laminate top two tier side table.
Very good vintage condition.
Some light
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate
Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Sideboard or Cabinet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Wonderful vintage mid century modern laminated small sideboard or cabinet.
This versatile
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Heron" Japanese Chairs by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Kosuga Japan
By Kosuga
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tendo Mokko pair of "Heron" Japanese Mid-Century Modern laminated bentwood oak and rosewood chairs
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Wide Dresser with Rosewood Laminate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers. Rosewood grain laminate surface provides durability
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Laminate
Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Parsons Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern white laminate parsons table. Sleek modern design, quality white laminate
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Laminated Tripod Side Table
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A small fifties/sixties tripod side table: teak laminated.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique round chrome pull add to the mid-century appeal. This pair of white laminate night stands make the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
Good vintage condition with one leg having a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Laminate
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lines makes this Mid-Century table the perfect addition to any modern interior. Please confirm item
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Set of Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver & Laminate Bottle & Glass Coasters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
favorite cocktail or wine evening!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
They are in overall good, as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lane Mid Century Modern 56" Long Surfboard Laminate Top Coffee Table with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Mid Century Modern 56" Long Surfboard Laminate Top Coffee Table with Drawer. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 15 in W 56 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Small Square Side Table Teak with White Laminate Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern small square side table comprised of a teak frame and a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Teak
Mid-Century Modern cube Square tan Laminate floating Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Mid-Century Modern cube square tan laminate floating coffee table. The table is in great original
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set, 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & wood coffee table Set - 3 pc Set. Item features (2) End
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Chic Mid Century Modern Lucite & Laminated Raffia Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unusual and very chic mid century modern table having a lucite base and laminated raffia bevelled
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Burlap, Lucite
Mersman Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Step Side End Tables - a Pair
By Mersman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mersman Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Step End Tables - a Pair. Item features 2 tier
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 22.5 in W 19.5 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Glass & Laminate Bar Cart on Wheels
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Glass & Laminate Bar Cart on Wheels
Circa 1970. Measures: 25.75" H, 32" W
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bronze
1970s Mid Century Modern Burlwood Laminate Parsons Console Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Elkton, MD
Milo Baughman style burl pattern veneer console table. Features rich shades of brown with a stunning veneer burl pattern. Circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Laminate
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Black Laminate Expanding Bar Cart
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique Mid-Century Modern American walnut and black laminate expanding bar cart, circa 1970s. The
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut, Laminate
Mid-Century Italian Modern Mahogany Credenza with Blue Laminate Surface
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian credenza in mahogany with sky blue laminate surface, sculpted brass pulls, and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33 in W 59.25 in D 18.38 in
Grey Laminate Aluminum Base Hexagon Shape Mid-Century Modern Pedestal
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grey Laminate Aluminum Base 36" Tall Hexagon Shape Mid-Century Modern Pedestal.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Round White Laminate Dining Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Mid-Century Modern round white laminate dining table with aluminum base designed by Paul McCobb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Pink Laminate Side Table with Wooden Legs
Located in Munster, IN
space. We love her bubblegum-hued top and MCM-style wooden legs. The top was cut from a Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age End Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Laminate Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
a faux wood laminate top. Top has some wear from normal use. Base and apron were refinished.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Credenza in Black & White Laminate Oak Interior
By Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous spectacular credenza by Knoll Associates circa 1965. In black & white laminate with an oak
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Laminate, Oak
H 29.75 in W 71.25 in D 17.75 in
French Mid-Century Modern Brass & Laminate Serving Cart, Trolley, Textable 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Mid-Century Modern brass and laminate trays serving cart, trolley from the 1950s made by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 27 in W 27 in D 17.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze, Brass & Laminate Wood Drink Side Table Tripod Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern tripod bronze round drink table with laminate top and decorative brass banding
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Grain Laminate Room Divider or Planter
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern faux wood grain laminate room divider or planter, Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Top 2 Tier Step Up End Tables - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Top 2 Tier Step Up End Tables - a Pair. Item features 2
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate
H 20.5 in W 27 in D 17.5 in
Pair Set Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Black Laminate Nesting Table MINT
By Milo Baughman, Kipp Stewart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Set Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Black Laminate Nesting Tables on Wheels MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 24 in W 36 in D 20 in
Pair of Matching Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Laminate Chests or Nightstands
Located in Philadelphia, PA
made and feature glossy slate laminate cases supported by rattan legs.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rattan, Laminate
H 30.5 in W 37 in D 18 in
Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Knoll walnut double pedestal desk. This is a gorgeous office desk, perfect for a mid century home
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Mid Century Modern Wood Grain Laminate Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible mid century modern wood coffee table. Features a smooth wood grain laminate top.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Space Age Mid Century Modern Triangular Steel Black Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large vintage Mid-Century Modern high quality custom triangular coffee table in the manner of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14 in W 66 in D 54 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Laminate Top Walnut End Tables Stands
By American of Martinsville, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern high gloss black laminate end side tables night stands.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate
Mid-Century Walnut 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser Laminate Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A classic Mid Century Modern walnut dresser or sideboard by Lane Furniture Company. This vintage
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Round Yellow Laminate and Black Metal Bar Table 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern round yellow laminate and black metal bar table, 1950s.
Round table
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 56.7 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut and Steel Desk with Blue Laminate Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-drawer desk composed of a light blue laminate surface with walnut trim, drawer and foot rest
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 30.25 in W 59.25 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Knoll oval Tulip Coffee Table white laminate by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern knoll oval tulip coffee table white Laminate top. Base is very heavy and has has
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 16 in W 54 in D 36 in
Corner Kidney L Shape Laminated Top Mid Century Modern Coffee Table Black White
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice organic kidney shape Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
H 15 in W 64 in D 32 in
Mid Century Modern Founders Wood Desk Dining Table with Laminate Wood Table Top
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern wood desk table with laminate wood table top. This handsome piece features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30 in W 59.75 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Laminate Accent Table in Black & Off-White
Located in Munster, IN
This Mid-Century Modern accent table has a cool Space Age feel with her geometric shape and
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age End Tables
Materials
Metal
H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Base Laminate Top Low Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Base Laminate Top Low Side Tables - a Pair. Item features a nice low
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lane Style Mid-Century Laminate Top Dining Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane style mid century laminate top dining table
The table measures: 60 wide x 40 deep x 29 high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Broyhill Style Mid-Century Laminate Top Dining Table
By Broyhill
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill style mid-century laminate top dining table
This table measures: 60 wide x 40 deep x 30
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Desk in Wood and Laminate
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful mid-century wooden desk designed and produced by a fine Italian manufacturer in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Mid-Century Coffee Table With Beautiful Laminate Drawing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage coffee table with twisted metal x-base. Laminate top picturing three window frames with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tiered White Laminate Parson’s Style Coffee or End Table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern two-tiered white laminate particle board rectangle Parson’s style
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Masonite
H 18.75 in W 40 in D 20 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Square Black Laminate and Teak Top Coffee Table MINT!
By Finn Juhl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Finn Juhl Style Danish Mid-Century Modern Square Black Laminate and teak top coffee table MINT
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 18 in W 34 in D 34 in
Johnson Carper Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawer Walnut Laminate Credenza Long Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Johnson Carper Mid-Century Modern 9 drawer walnut laminate credenza long dresser. Item features
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Naugahyde, Lucite
H 19 in W 22 in D 17 in
Dry Bar Coffee Table in Brass and Laminated, Magazine Rack Mid-century modern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coffee table dry bar in brass and laminated, magazine rack, particular and original form.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 21.86 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
West Michigan Furniture Company American Mid-Century Burl Laminate Campaign Desk
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular campaign desk with a burl wood laminate top with two drawers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Laminate, Burl
H 28.25 in W 54.25 in D 24 in
Set of Three Mid-Century Crescent Shaped Sectional Tables with Laminate Tops
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of three tables are of high quality, made of walnut with a painted laminate top in white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut, Paint
H 25 in W 28 in D 60.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Side Tables or End Tables with Laminate Tops a Pair
By Conant Ball
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of blonde Mid-Century Modern side tables or end tables with light faux woodgrain
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate, Oak
H 21 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
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Mid Century Modern Laminate For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern laminate for your home. Frequently made of laminate, wood and metal, every mid century modern laminate was constructed with great care. Find 1916 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern laminate now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern laminate — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern laminate, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Herman Miller, Knoll and George Nelson each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern laminate that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Laminate?
Prices for a mid century modern laminate can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $157 and can go as high as $147,176, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Laminate
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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