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Globe Furniture Mid-Century Modern Orange Damask Mahogany Quilted 3 Seater Sofa
By Globe Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching mid century 3 seater sofa by Globe Furniture, c.1962. Features a rectangular form
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 27 in W 80 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Australian Modern Teak Sofa & Armchairs by Parker Furniture, 1950s
By Parker Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Parker Furniture in 1956. Parker has a legacy of creating some of the finest Mid-Century furniture. These
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.53 in W 71.26 in D 28.75 in
United Furniture Diamond Front Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser c. 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Denville, NJ
of the sought-after vintage Mid-Century Modern set by United Furniture Company from the 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 49.75 in W 44 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Atomic Era Tweed + Rattan Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and gorgeous woven rattan armrests. Heavily inspired by the timeless mid-century Scandinavian modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Evelyn Ackerman Tapestry for ERA Industries USA, 1962
By Era Industries, Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Evelyn Ackerman Tapestry for ERA Industries USA, 1962. Signed EA.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century End Table attr. Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
best of vintage modern furniture, offering a stylish testament to the era's iconic minimalism.
Crafted
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Vinyl Metal Adjustable Swivel Barstools, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Vinyl metal adjustable swivel barstools - Set of 4. Item features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 39.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Era Dark Amber Art Glass Bull Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid Century Modern style. The sculpture is composed of hand crafted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
1940's Industrial Era Mid-Century Modern Royal Metal Daybed
By Royal Metal Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann, Kem Weber
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern daybed for sale. From the 1940's, and manufactured by Royal
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
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
Mid Century 'Oceanic' Sculpted Walnut Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Corp, c1960s
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Chino Hills, CA
vintage mid-century 'Oceanic' sculpted walnut dresser by Pulaski Furniture Corporation, dating back to the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Formica, Walnut
H 30 in W 78.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Era White and Transparent Pendant Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Space Age era white and transparent pendant lamp.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Starburst Sunburst Wall Art. Curtis Jere Era
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
MID CENTURY MODERN
BRUTALIST STARBURST
METAL WALL SCULPTURE
Direst Metal Sculpture
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Era Ceramic Ronzan Styled Tiger Cub Sculpture Italy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1965 and done in the Mid-Century Modern Ronzan style. The sculpture is composed of thick ceramics
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Restored Mid-century Rattan & Wicker Dresser by Mengel Furniture
By Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original restored Mid-century 6-drawer dresser by Mengel Furniture. The dresser is made with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Rattan, Formica
Mid-Century Four Drawer Dresser by Mengel Furniture- attr. Raymond Loewy
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Trenton, NJ
them a pioneer in the furniture industry, particularly during the mid-20th century when modern design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Century Chinoserie Rattan Wood Monumental Coffee Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles. The details on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Wrought Iron Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron atomic era Italian style Mid-Century Modern dining chairs - set of 4. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Evelyn Ackerman ERA Signed Mid-Century Modern Woven Floral Tapestry Wall Hanging
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic work by famed Mid-Century Modern designer Evelyn Ackerman. Bright and intensely
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Nylon
H 18 in W 18 in D 0.25 in
1955! Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brass Stiffel Era Starlight Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
HIGHLY COVETED!
PURIST'S DREAM
1955
EARLY MID CENTURY MODERN
TENSION POLE LAMP!
THREE "STARLIGHT
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror Skyscraper Sideboard by Ello Furniture
By Ello Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror glass sideboard by Ello Furniture. The coveted six door
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mirror
Mid Century Modern Credenza In Teak
By Dalescraft Furniture Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Dalescraft
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Large 1950s Gio Ponti Era Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Wall Mirror
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Gio Ponti era Mid-Century Modern wall mirror in patinated brass. Made in Italy in 1950s.
The shape
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 28.94 in W 19.3 in D 0.99 in
Mid-Century Modern Chromed Steel/ Black Leather Eames Era Lounge Chair
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This great and comfortable chair has to be seen in conjunction with the famous lounge chair, designed 1956 by Charles & Ray Eames. Chromed steel base and black leather, very good con...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
XL 1950s Gio Ponti Era Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Wall Mirror
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Gio Ponti era Mid-Century Modern wall mirror in patinated brass. Made in Italy in 1950s.
The shape
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1950s Gio Ponti Era Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Italian Brass Wall Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Gio Ponti era Mid-Century Modern wall mirror in patinated brass. Made in Italy in 1950s.
The shape
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
1960’s Mid-Century Modern Lane “Rhythm” Coffee Cocktail Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Charleston, SC
This vintage 1967 Lane coffee table from the Rhythm Series is representative of the Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Era Large Cast Plaster Seated Black Panther Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial cast plaster sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1960 in the period style. This large sculpture dep...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Epic Mid Century Modern Rocket Table Lamp! Mahogany Fiberglass Sputnik Era Icon!
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Peoria, AZ
lifetime opportunity for the collector of Mid Century Modern lighting or for the decorator who wants to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Mahogany
H 30 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Walnut
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
Scandinavian mid century movement is noted for
its meticulous handcrafted woodwork and how
this movement
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 23 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Wood
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
Scandinavian mid century movement is noted for
its meticulous handcrafted woodwork and how
this movement
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Credenza: Elegance Restored
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rediscover the elegance of the 1960s with our Mid-Century Modern Credenza, a masterpiece of design
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass & Walnut
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
Scandinavian mid century movement is noted for
its meticulous handcrafted woodwork and how
this movement
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 27 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Lowboy Dresser by Westnofa, c1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
a natural fit for a mid-century modern aesthetic, seamlessly blending with the clean lines and
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
H 29 in W 71.5 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brushed Brass Maple Stiffel Era 50s
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC!
1958
MID CENTURY MODERN
TENSION POLE LAMP!
TWO "STARLIGHT" SHADES PLUS
ONE SAUCER TOP 3
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 104 in W 20 in D 20 in
French Ceramic Lamp Mid-Century Modern by Albert Thiry, 1960s, Era Blin
By Albert Thiry
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French ceramic lamp Mid-Century Modern by Albert Thiry, 1960s, era Blin
One beautiful glazed
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Era Chrome Bookends w. Book Reading Mystical Monk Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
from the Mid-Century Modern era shows two stylized monks in their habits. Sitting on their blackened
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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H 5.9 in W 4.75 in D 3.75 in
Chromed Floor Lamp from the 1960s, Made in Italy, Mid-Century Modern Era
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milano, IT
decorative addition to any refined interior.
For more selected Mid-Century Modern collectibles and furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Space Age All Brass Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Stiffel Era
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC!
SPACE AGE
MID CENTURY MODERN
GLEAMING BRASS
TENSION POLE LAMP!
Incredible Quality!
In
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful mid-century custom ordered occasional table, model 426A, designed by Edward Wormley
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Marble Top 'Rhythm' Game Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
, this piece brings a bit of every era we're currently experiencing. Measures approximately 25.5 tall x
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Marble
Handcrafted & Colorful Italian Murano Table Lamp from the Mid-Century Modern Era
Located in Lisse, NL
century light fixtures as one of our specialities we can tell you that in all our years of working in this
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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H 19.7 in Dm 17.5 in
XL 1950s Gio Ponti Era Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Oval Wall Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Large Gio Ponti era Mid-Century Modern wall mirror in patinated brass. Made in Italy in 1950s.
The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 0.99 in
Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Platter by Albert Thiry, 1960s, era Blin
By Albert Thiry
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Platter by Albert Thiry, 1960s, era Blin
One beautiful glazed
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Enamel
Scalar Fish Miniature Bronze Figurine Bosse Style Era Mid-Century Modern Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bronze miniature figurine, in the style of Walter Bosse. Nice addition to your room, or just for your collection of midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in V...
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 3.13 in W 1.25 in D 0.88 in
Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Table Lamp! Space Age Atomic Era Tripod 1950s
By Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
1952
Authentic Mid Century Modern Lamps with Great Design
are becoming harder to find and obtain
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 18 in D 18 in
1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper
By Design Line, Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold Leaf finish on this solid iron jack, which can be used as a bookend or door stopper, is circa 1950s original finish is nicely worn.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Peter & Denise Orlando, Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tea Set 1960s, Era Capron
By Peter and Denise Orlando
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Peter & Denise Orlando, Mid-Century Modern ceramic tea set 1960s, Era Capron
Free form Ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Enamel
H 2.56 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Vera Neumann Mid-Century Modern Era Yellow & Green Iris Round Tablecloth Unused
By Vera Neumann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round tablecloth in the Iris pattern, circa mid 1960s-early 1970s.
In the original packaging – an 88
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Cotton
Mid Century Danish Modern 3-Shade Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
SPARKLING
MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN
TRI-COLOR THREE GLASS SHADE
TENSION POLE LAMP
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Pop Art Lamp Chrome, 1960s Martinelli Luce Era Mid-Century Modern
By Martinelli Luce
Located in Kingston, NY
Fabulous glass and chrome table lamp attributed to Martinelli Luce. The white milk glass shade allows even and brilliant light to shine through. The shade is attached to a cylindrica...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Chrome Brass Glass Side Table Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Chrome Brass & Glass Side Table / Floor Lamp. Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
François Caleca Mid-Century Modern very large Ceramic Vase 1960s Era Capron Blin
By Vallauris
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
François Caleca Mid-Century Modern very large ceramic vase 1960s Era Capron Blin
It is a very
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
H 17.13 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
Mid-Century Walnut Nightstand
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
Embrace the charm of mid-century design with this exquisite walnut nightstand, a piece that offers
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
1970s Mastercraft Sculptural Brass Wood Smoke Hexagonal Dining Table, Set of 5
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
environment.
Showcasing some of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Wood Octagonal Italian Side Table
By Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF ), Ico Parisi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
-century modern furniture is known for its craftsmanship and elegant designs. The coffee table tabletop
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Modern Walnut Rythm Coffee Table with Travertine Top by Lane, c1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
-century modern piece, it will fit right in with other furniture from the same era, highlighting the clean
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Vera Neumann Mid-Century Modern Era Blue & Green Placemat & Napkin S/4, Tagged
By Vera Neumann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
placemat and napkins set, circa mid to 1960s-early 1970s.
Four bright turquoise linen placemats with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Cotton, Linen
H 0.13 in W 12 in D 18 in
Bronze and Wood Estate Pipe Stand Bosse Baller Aubock Era, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bronze and wood estate pipe stand rest, in a minimalist style. Nice addition to your room, mancave or just for your collection of midcentury items. Found at an es...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 1.75 in W 5.63 in D 3.63 in
Pair of Massive White Glazed Ceramic Italian Table Lamps Mid-Century Modern Era
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of very large vintage table lamps. Glazed ceramic bodies have metal mounts, a turned wood foot, single brass socket, and original linen shades. "Made it in Italy" signature wher...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
H 19 in W 13 in D 13 in
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Mid Century Modern Era Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century modern era furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 565 options for an antique or vintage piece of mid century modern era furniture now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of mid century modern era furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of mid century modern era furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made object in our assortment of mid century modern era furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Evelyn Ackerman, Arlus and Era Industries are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Era Furniture?
A piece of mid century modern era furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,353, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $36,384.
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 Era Furniture
- 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.
- 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 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
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 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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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
Welcome Back to Designer Russel Wright’s Mid-Century Hudson Valley Home
The industrial designer was known for his sleek, modern dinnerware, but his 1961 house and the landscape around it may be his most astonishing creation.
Cara Greenberg Wrote the Book on Mid-Century Modern Furniture. Here Are Her Auction Finds
The author and design expert was among the first to define the style and coined its alliterative name. She shares her favorite pieces on 1stDibs Auctions — including some steals.
Jochum Rodgers Has Long Brought the Best of 20th-Century Design to Berlin and Beyond
Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.
A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture
The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.
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