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1950s Mid Century Italian Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1950s mid-century Italian lounge chair. Newly uphostered in a white chenille fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Lucca, IT
Marcel Breuer style desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern.
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950's Mid Century Modern Chinoise Asian Red Cabinet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Chinoise Red Cabinet. Good storage and brass hardware.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1950's Mid Century Modern Fully Compartmentalized Dry Bar
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Fully Compartmentalized Walnut Dry Bar. Doors open to reveal bottle
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
1950's Mid Century Modern Solid Mahogany Center Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Solid Mahogany Center Table. This center table can be used for all types
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern lounge chair for sale. The legs have been professionally
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Pair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs that are newly upholstered in
Fine
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Exceptional 1950s Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Kingston, NY
This exceptional 1950s Mid-Century Modernist chandelier was designed by Doria. It features a brass
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Acorn Ice for Liquor 1950s Mid-Century Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Brass acorn ice for liquor 1950s Mid-Century Italian design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Table Lamp Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Table Lamp Pair
15 h at shortest 23.25 at tallest to socket
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large 1950's Mid Century Modern Signed Orange Art Glass Vase
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Orange Art Glass Large Vase/ Vesset. This piece is signed. Highly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Round Lantern Chandeliers French 1950s Mid-Century Crystal Maison Jansen Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Lantern Chandeliers French 1950s mid-century crystal Maison Jansen style.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
1950's Mid-Century Modern Leather End Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950's Mid-Century Modern side table for sale. In the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1950's Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Serving Tray style Coffee Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Burl Wood Serving Tray style Coffee/ Cocktail Table. The side flip up.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1950's Mid Century Italian Provincial Wall Mirror by Henredon Fine Furniture
By Henredon
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Italian Provincial Wood Wall Mirror by Henredon Fine Furniture. Excellent
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
H 43.75 in W 1.5 in D 31.75 in
1950's Mid Century Rectangular Extending Dining Table
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s mid century rectangular extending dining table
1950’s mid century rectangular extending
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
1950's Mid Century Modern Kidney Shape Tesselated Stone Coffee/ Cocktail Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Kidney Shaped Tesselated Stone Coffee/ Cocktail Table. Coordinating
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 16.5 in W 33.75 in D 47.5 in
1950s Mid Century Amber Crystal Baccarat France Candle Holder/ Candle Lamp
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1950's Mid Century Crystal Amber Tone Candle Holder by Baccarat France. Nice piece for the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Crystal
1950's Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Burbank, CA
Original 1950's Mid-Century Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured by American of Martinsville, and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
1950's Mid Century Modern Nickel "Swan" Magazine Rack attrib. Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Nickel "Swan" Form Magazine Rack. Very detailed and very beautiful. Made
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Vintage 1950s Italian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Nickel
Cascade Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Vistosi Red Green Pink 1950s Mid-century Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cascade Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Vistosi Red Green Pink 1950s Mid-century Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in Dm 14.97 in
Round Lantern Chandeliers French 1950s Mid-Century Crystal Maison Jansen Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Lantern Chandeliers French 1950s mid-century crystal Maison Jansen style
Forged metal frame
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 21.66 in Dm 10.63 in
Bowl Murano Barovier Zebrato 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Gold Powder
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bowl Murano Barovier Zebrato 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian design gold powder.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
1950's Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs With Donghia Mohair Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1950's mid-century modern Italian lounge chairs in the style of Marco Zanuso
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
1950s Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo GiltMetal Coffee/Coctail Table Smoked Glass
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal Coffee Table with Smoked Glass top. Very lovely
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Coat Hangers in Lucite and Solid Brass Italian 1950s Mid Century Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coat hangers in lucite and solid brass Italian 1950s mid century design, elegant and of great
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
1950's Mid Century Modern Large White Outstreched Glazed Ceramic Hand w/ Shades
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern White Glazed Ceramic Outstreched Hand Wall Sconce. Amber tone shade
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 6 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Baby Carriage Pram Stroller by Giordani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian baby carriage pram stroller by Giordani
Excellent conditions
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 46.07 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
1950s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak United Furniture Chest of Drawers
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak United Furniture Chest of drawers with dovatail joints and
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Teak
1950's Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Mid Century teak dining chairs – set of four
1950’s Mid Century teak dining chairs – set of
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
1950's Mid-Century Dutch Modern Armchairs - a Pair
By Willem H. Gispen
Located in Burbank, CA
We have a pair of original 1950's Mid-century Modern Gispen armchairs for sale. They were designed
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Exceptional 1950s Mid-Century Modernist Black Spider Twelve-Light German Sputnik
Located in Kingston, NY
This exceptional 1950s Mid-Century modernist black spider twelve-light German sputnik chandelier
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Mid Century Dark Teak Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s mid century dark teak dining chairs – set of four
1950’s mid century dark teak dining
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Gio Ponti Style of a 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchair with Original Upholstery
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Gio Ponti in the style of.
A 1950s Mid-Century Modern armchair with roll-over flat armrests a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 34 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Pair 1950s Mid Century Modern Murano Pink w/ Gold Dust Figural Parrots- Barovier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning Pair of 1950's Mid Century Modern Murano Pink Art Glass Parrots with Gold Dust worked in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
H 21.75 in W 3.5 in D 8.5 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern 2 Woven Cane Doors Wood Cabinet Brass Knobs American
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Charming 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chest, cabinet in Wood with 2 handwoven Doors.
The Interior
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cane
H 30 in W 29 in D 17.25 in
Pair of Aerodynamic 1950's Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs Edward Wormley Style
By Edward Wormley
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is a pair of 1950's Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs that appear to have been reupholstered in
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 29.75 in W 27.75 in D 31 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilded Glass Under spirit Cherries Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Styling: The 1950s Mid-Century Modern style often featured iconic design elements such as tapered legs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass italian Picture Frame
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A picture frame that embodies the essence of the 1950s Mid-Century Modern era, crafted with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Brown Goatskin Thermos Carafe by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A 1950s Mid-Century Modern brass and brown Goatskin Thermos Carafe designed by Aldo Tura and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
1950's Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Nesting Tables by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Burbank, CA
We have a beautiful set of original 1950’s Mid-century Modern nesting tables for sale. They were
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Brass
1950's Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools by Vista of California - Set of Three
By Vista of California, Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950's Mid-century Modern barstools for sale. The metal bases were previously
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Italian Magazine Rack
Located in Aci Castello, IT
look. This 1950s mid-century modern brass magazine rack still looks stylish and relevant in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid Century Walnut Dining Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century dining table that was designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950s Mid Century Leather Safari Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century leather safari sofa designed and manufactured in the United States 1950s. This stunning
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 1950s Mid Century French Cream Boucle Lounge Armchairs on Splayed Legs
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950s mid century French lounge chairs. Reupholstered with new
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Hall Tree
Located in Charleston, SC
This piece has it all! Coat rack/ place to hang keys, a floating table with storage with Tambour doors, an umbrella stand, a funky mirror with a curved shape and modern etching in ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950's Mid Century Italian Angled Sofa
By Federico Munari, Ico Parisi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
If elegance was a sofa, this would be the one. This 1950's Italian sofa has all the right angles
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1950's Mid-Century Modern Atomic Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Mid-Century Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's, and constructed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Brown Goatskin and Brass Carafe By Aldo Tura
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, it's in lovely vintage conditions. A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Brown Goatskin and Brass Carafe by Aldo
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
1950's Mid-Century Modern Restored Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
An expertly restored 20th-century vintage armchairs or lounge chair in typical Italian mid-century
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Italian Alabaster Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 1950’s Onyx green Alabaster box from Italy with a hinged top.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
1950s Mid Century Mexican Tin Mirror
Located in Victoria, BC
We're excited to introduce this incredibly rare and unique Mexican mirror from the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Tin
1950s Mid Century Danish Easy Chair
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish low back chair from 1950s.
Wooden armrest and turned legs with brass feets.
Requires
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Mid Century Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Victoria, BC
Crafted in Italy during the 1950s, this distinctive lamp showcases a sturdy brass body with a tilt
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
circa 1950's Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Coffee Cocktail Table Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1950’s Mid-Century Modern French
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.77 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
1950s Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller gate leg dining table
George Nelson Vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Abstract Biomorphic Bookends
By Frederic Weinberg, Guido Gambone
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Light tan biomorphic forms with brown deeply incised abstract drawing throughout. Unknown Artist, no makers markings. These table sculptures embodies many artistic characteristics of...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of circa 1950's Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Side Tables Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original pair of circa 1950’s Mid Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.15 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1950's Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Dresser
By Morris of California
Located in Burbank, CA
We have this lovely original Mid-century Modern dresser for sale. It was professionally refinished
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
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1950s Midcentury For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s midcentury you’re looking for. A 1950s midcentury — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 120286 options for an antique or vintage 1950s midcentury now, or shop our selection of 69 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950s midcentury, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s midcentury is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley and Stilnovo each produced at least one beautiful 1950s midcentury that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s Midcentury?
The average selling price for a 1950s midcentury at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $5,496,735 for the highest priced.
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 1950s Midcentury
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
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