Century Furniture
Known for its durable vintage display cabinets, nightstands and dressers made of cherry, oak, walnut and more, Century Furniture of Hickory, North Carolina, began as an upholstered goods company in 1947 but added case goods and sophisticated mahogany dining-room furnishings shortly thereafter.
Launched by Harley Ferguson Shuford Sr., a Hickory native who was born to a family of textile mill owners, Century Furniture was intended to be “the best furniture company in the world.” With respect to speed and efficiency, the brand found its footing midway through production on a government contract that Shuford had secured in the early days to manufacture thousands of five-drawer chests. The effort was significant, but it was also a teachable moment as far as Shuford and his team’s learning the ropes of running a factory.
After hiring designer Raymond K. Sobota in 1950 and introducing the enormously popular Citation Collection in 1954, Century established its reputation as a leader in stylishly designed high-quality furniture. Sobota had furniture in his blood — after graduating from Kendall College of Art & Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he worked for his uncle Karl Schmidt, who was at the time a well-known furniture designer for Berkey and Gay and other makers in the Grand Rapids area, then known as America’s furniture capital. Sobota soon launched his own studio, designing furniture as a freelancer for various local manufacturers. Shuford found him by happenstance, journeying to Michigan’s second-largest city to offer a job to another designer who turned him down but recommended Sobota instead.
Century’s Citation line — a sizable collection for the brand that spanned furnishings for the bedroom, dining room and more — is revered in the world of vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors. The pieces sold very well during the 1950s, and the line is an oft-cited success story for Sobota, who would go on to win awards for his work and whose own catalogue of designs for the brand is massive.
In his 40-year career at Century, until he retired in 1995, he designed well over 100 furniture lines. Sobota’s nightstands, cabinets, side tables and more are characterized by his interest in Asian design, distinctly and brilliantly expressed in his Hollywood Regency–style Chin Hua line, which debuted during the 1970s. With its geometrically decorative brass drawer pulls and door handles as well as dining-chair seat-back carvings — all inspired by Asian motifs — this collection has rendered vintage pieces that saw Century’s craftsmen working with alluring ebonized walnut and more, some of the company’s most sought-after work today.
Also in the 1970s as well as in the 1980s, Manhattan interior designer Jay Spectre introduced an Art Deco–informed spirit at Century Furniture, creating oversize, inviting lounge chairs and bentwood benches that featured plush tufted leather cushions. Spectre’s Eclipse collection was at one point among the largest-selling lines for the brand.
Century licensed collections with celebrity interior designers such as Thomas O’Brien, Charlotte Moss and Bunny Williams among others. In 2013, when Alex Shuford III was named president of Century Furniture, the move marked the succession of the third generation to lead this company, which is today one of the world’s largest privately held manufacturers of high-end furniture.
Find Century Furniture lounge chairs and dining chairs as well as vintage mid-century modern credenzas, dressers and more on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Century Furniture
Expertly Reupholstered Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
A rich, decadent black lacquered finish wraps these beautiful chairs by Century Furniture in the style of James Mont. freshly upholstered with new everything and finished with a spec...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
CENTURY Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Gentleman's Chest - B
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Style gentleman's chest by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their "Chin Hua" line designed by Raymond K Sobota. Burl maple, brass hardware, banded top wit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Style Chests by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely made in a honey tone antiqued wood finish. With two long drawers (looking like four with the carved panels) with silver tone metal drop pu...
Category
20th Century Rustic Century Furniture
Materials
Metal
Century Furniture Highbacked Crocodile Embossed Leather Armchair
By Century Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Century Furniture Highbacked Crocodile Embossed Leather Armchair. Circa 21st Century, pre-owned. Premium finish hand carved wooden frame. Bras...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Century Furniture
Materials
Crocodile, Wood
Pair of Ebonized Chin Hua Mid-Century Nightstands by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Asian inspired nightstands by Century Furniture.
Ebonized with brass pulls on drawer at bottom. Ample open area above for...
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Century Mid Century Burlwood Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century mid-century burlwood brass and glass dining table.
This table measures: 60 wide x 40 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches, e...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Jay Spectre Quilted Pillow Shams in Mint & Black/White Leopard
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare pair of quilted mint color with black and white leopard pattern jacquard pillow shams came from Bloomingdale’s New York in the 1980s as part of the all upholsterd, mint green, leopard bed...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Fabric
1970s Vintage Century Furniture Omni Collection 4 Drawer Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Magnificent vintage piece from the Omni Collection by Century Furniture. Monumental in size this beauty has a huge presence both physically and beauty.
The largest drawers you’ve e...
Category
1970s American Beaux Arts Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Burl & Smoked Glass Extendable Dining Table by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Burl & smoked glass extendable dining table by Century Furniture. This table is a show stopper for someone who loves to entertain lots of guests. Incr...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Century Furniture Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Side Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style carved mahogany side chair, dining chair, or desk chair
By Century Furniture
USA, circa 1980s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Century Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Expertly Restored Century Furniture Tomei Sofa
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular Century Furniture Made Tomei Sofa, part of the highly sought after Chin Hua collection by Raymond Sobota, circa 1970s. Fresh from a complete overhaul from the Upholstery ...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage Century Furniture Hollywood Regency 2 Door Walnut Record Console Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Century Furniture Hollywood Regency 2 Door Walnut Record Media Console Cabinet. Item features removal interior dividers, beautiful wood gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
6 Chin Hua Dining Chairs in Black by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of six Chin Hua dining chairs 4 side and 2 armchairs by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture. Comprised of ebonized deep brown a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl
1980s Vintage Chests From Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
1 of 2 Monumental Chests of Drawers from Century Furniture. Distressed finish, beautiful hardware and cream stone tops. These are huge and have a strong European rustic feel. Italian...
Category
1980s American British Colonial Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Stone
Nightstands Side End Tables Oversized by Century Furniture a Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Oversized Nightstands...
Category
1970s Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Century Furniture Traditional Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture traditional dining chairs - Set of 8
Each chair measures: 25 wide x 23 deep x 39.5 high, with a seat height of 19.5 and ar...
Category
2010s American Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Raymond Sobota for Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Credenza, Refinished
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture, "Chin Hua" Collection
USA, circa 197...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
1980s Vintage Wallis Simpson Lounge Chair by Jay Spectre
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular Wallis Simpson" Lounge Chair by Jay Spectre For Century Furniture.
Fresh from the upholstery artisans and wrapped in a decadent Kravet cut velvet this is a stunner in pe...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
Regency Style Leather Executive Office Chair by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately leather executive swivel office chair crafted by Century Furniture. The chair features a svelte gondola form frame finished in dark espresso leather bordered by brass tack nail heads in the regency taste. The chair has height adjustments including tilt and swivel. The flat top crest of the seat has small ears...
Category
20th Century American Regency Century Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oversized Beige Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Pair of very comfortable Century Furniture co oversized beige lounge...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Faux Bois Dining Chairs Lacquered by Century Furniture Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One of our recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of a
set of 6 lacquered f...
Category
1970s Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Alfresco Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE - Set of 4
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Set of (4) Italian Alfresco Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY...
Category
1980s Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua Nightstands
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua nightstands
Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua nightstands
Pair of Chin Hua nightstands by Century Furnit...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
4 Vintage Century Furniture Blue Wool Mohair Down Filled Lumbar Throw Pillow
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four vintage Century Furniture square blue wool mohair down filled throw pillows. Measure: 18".
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Down
93" Black Lacquered Chin Hua Headboard by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Black lacquered chin hua headboard by Century Furniture.
Carved details on corners of headboard. Would look fantastic with drapery behind or a scree...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Mother of Pearl Oscar De La Renta Side Tables
By Oscar De La Renta, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mother of pearl glamorous side tables designed by OscarDe La Renta for Century Furniture.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Modernist Commode Night Table by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Voguish dresser, commode, night stand designed by Jay Spectre for the Century Furniture Company.
This chic chest features two deep drawers, a brushed steel plinth base, and cerused...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Century Furniture
Materials
Steel
Century Furniture French Bombe Style Mahogany Triple Dresser with Trifold Mirror
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
High quality American made mahogany triple bombe dresser with trifold mirror. Good vintage condition. Dovetailed drawers perfectly functional. Measures 73 inches in width, 20.5 inche...
Category
Late 20th Century American Baroque Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jay Spectre King Headboard with Integral Night Stands
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
This king size headboard with attached nighstands was designed by Jay Spectre for Century as part of his "Eclipse" collection. Oak with black lacquer finish, it features chrome steel...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Steel
French Empire Biedermeier Mahogany Center Table by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Doylestown, PA
Exquisite French Empire Biedermeier style mahogany center or side table by Century Furniture.
Reminiscent of early 19th century design, th...
Category
2010s North American Directoire Century Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1980s Modernist Dining Chairs with Burl Wood Back Splat
By Century Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Very comfortable set of six dining chairs with two arm chairs and four side chairs. Very curvy lines and burl wood panels on the front and back. New Sh...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Modern Cream Lacquer Oval Coffee Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Century Furniture modern, lacquered, oval, two tiered, cream coffee table with six slender, shaped legs.
Category
Late 20th Century Century Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Bronze Large Tree Trunk Table Base by Century Furniture Co. Grand Tour
By Century Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze large tree trunk dining table base by Century Furniture Grand Tour Collection. 44" wide x 37" deep x 29" tall. Very nice condition.
Category
20th Century Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Os De Mouton Wingback Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 8
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Set of (8) Os De Mouton wingback dining chairs by Century Furnitu...
Category
1980s Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Century Furniture 2 Tier French Regency Tea Table Center Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style tea table or occasional side table by Century Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Book-matched mahogany top, wit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Revival Century Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Chin Hua Display Cabinet by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua display cabinet by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
Raymond K. Sobota started designing for Century Furniture in ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Burl
Century Furniture Industrial Iron & Pine Plank Top Console Hall Sofa Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
A unique pairing of transitional and antique styling. Features a Century Furniture distressed pine plank top over an antique Iron base. Great for use...
Category
20th Century Industrial Century Furniture
Materials
Iron
English Style Roll Arm Sofa by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a phenomenal spotless camelback English rolled arm and rolled back sofa...
Category
1990s Century Furniture
Materials
Cotton
1970s James Mont for Century Furniture Chinoiserie Horseshoe Ming Chairs, Pair
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Medina, OH
A beautiful pair of James Mont Chinoiserie Horseshoe Ming Chairs by Century! Original black lacquer frames with brass accents, reupholstered in ...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Burl Wood Black Ebonized Border 9 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza Brass Pulls Mint
By Milo Baughman, Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Wood Black Ebonized Border 9 drawers long dresser credenza brass pulls mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
King Burl Wood Nightstands by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Pair of King Burl wood nightstands by Century Furniture
Approximate...
Category
Late 20th Century Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
James Mont Lacquered Horse Shoe Chairs w/ New Silk Upholstery by Century, a Pair
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Germantown, MD
Opulent pair of large James Mont Ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century Furniture. Designed by James Mont ,these chairs epitomize his over ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ming Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Oversized Regal French Wingback Damask Armchairs by CENTURY FURNITURE
With heavy Cotton Damas...
Category
1980s French Provincial Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Tapestry Armchairs by Century Furniture - Set of 2
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Jay Spectre Steamer Chaise for Century Furniture in Ivory White Bouclé c. 1990s
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Art Deco inspired glamour with a great silhouette from all angles, this Jay Spectre Steamer Chaise Lounge also delivers unparalleled First Class co...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Century Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Raymond Sobota for Century Burl Wood and Black Lacquer Dining Table, Refinished
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table
By Raymond K. Sobota for century Furniture
USA, 1970s
Gorgeous inlaid burled olive woo...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, of Hickory, North Carolina, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, floral striped ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Century Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
CENTURY Caned Walnut Spanish Style Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A set of six Spanish style dining chairs by Century Furniture. Solid walnut, carved crestrail, high cane backs, blue & grey color fabric upholstered sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Century Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining armchairs by Century Furniture, of Hickory, North Carolina, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, carved curved arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Century Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Contemporary Pale Pink Leather Ottoman Seat on Caster Wheels
By Century Furniture
Located in Austin, TX
This contemporary pair of buttery-soft leather ottomans can be used either as extra seating or a comfortable foot rest in a living room, bedroom, or den. Done in a cream-colored, alm...
Category
2010s American Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Leather
Jay Spectre 7 Drawer Oak Dresser by Century
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Jay Spectre for Century, this dramatic 7-drawer dresser from his "Eclipse" collection is a post-modern take on Deco / Moderne design. Crafted of oak with a black lacquer ...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Damask Italian Provincial Armchairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Century Furniture Damask Italian Provincial Throne Host Accent Statement Armchairs...
Category
1980s American Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cotton
Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair by Century
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Jay Spectre for Century, the "Eclipse" lounge chair is a post-modern take on Deco design. Crafted of oak with a black lacquer finish, it features a terrific build quality...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Chrome
CENTURY Oak French Country Style Bombe Bachelor Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style bombe bachelor chest, by Century Furniture. Solid oak, brass hardware, bombe style, carved apron and feet. Features three drawers of dovetail construction with...
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
James Mont Hollywood Regency Style Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs, 1970's
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
James Mont Style horseshoe Chinoiserie accent lounge chairs. These Hollywood Regency style chairs feature beautiful honey wood curved fra...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Century Furniture Swivel Barrel Chair Off White & Blue Diamond Brocade
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely modern swivel barrel chair with off white & beige base & navy-blue diamond brocade fabric by Century Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and n...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Brocade
Square Parsons Style Sunburst Inlay Zebra Wood Occasional End Side Lamp Table
By Century Furniture, Andrew Szoeke
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Parsons style sunburst inlay zebra wood occasional end side lamp table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Zebra Wood
CENTURY FURNITURE Oak French Country Trumeau Monumental Beveled Wall Mirror
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A monumentally sized French Country style Trumeau wall mirror by Century Furniture. Beveled mirror glass in a tall solid oak frame with decoratively...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Century Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Paint
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Century Furniture furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Century Furniture furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Century Furniture were created in the modern style in united states during the 1980s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Design Institute America, Russell Woodard, and Arthur Umanoff. Prices for Century Furniture furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $800 and can go as high as $800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $800.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Century Furniture still exists. The brand operates from its corporate headquarters located in Hickory, North Carolina. The company was founded in 1947, and RHF Investments, Inc., acquired the company in 2013. You'll find a range of Century Furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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