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Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Counter Stools By Cosco
By Cosco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three, mid-century modern, counter height, swivel stools by Cosco feature black fiberglass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
1960’s mid century solid teak coffee table by Myer
Located in London, GB
Mid century modern coffee table by respected English maker ‘Myer’. Solid countered teak frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
1960’s, Mid-Century English Solid Teak Coffee Table by Myer
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern coffee table by respected English maker ‘Myer’. Solid countered teak frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
1960’s Mid-Century Small Petite Dressing Table /Vanity by Avalon
By Avalon Yatton
Located in London, GB
60cm
Overall width 103cm
Knee hole width 45cm
Depth 45cm
Condition:
Excellent mid century
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Erik Buck Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Counter Stools
By Erik Buch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood counter Stool by Erik Buck, embodies the quintessential
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Counter Balance Large Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Very unique counter balance floor lamp, 1960s. The balance arm has a chrome globe joint and is
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960’s mid century teak wall unit with desk unit by Avalon
Located in London, GB
Desk counter height from floor 76cm
Condition:
Very good mid century condition. Minor signs of wear
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Pendant Lamp with Counter Weight by Achille Castiglioni Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant Lamp with Counter Weight by Achille Castiglioni in aluminum. Original fair condition. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light
Origin:
Italy
Decade:
1960s
This wall light was designed and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 18.51 in W 9.06 in D 15.75 in
Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light
Origin:
Italy
Decade:
1960s
This wall light was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 14.18 in W 7.49 in D 23.23 in
Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light
Origin:
Italy
Decade:
1960s
This wall light was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 22.84 in W 8.67 in D 20.87 in
XXL Green Stilnovo Style Adjustable Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light with counter weight
Origin:
Italy
Decade:
1960d
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 13.78 in W 6.11 in D 31.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Bar Counter Swiveling Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Umanoff for The Scott Boyeur Collection in the early 1960s. In excellent vintage condition with minimal
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Dutch Ceiling Counter Balance Lamp by Willem Hagoort for Hagoort Lampen, 1960s
By Willem Hagoort
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
The customer comes in an is looking for a lamp above a round table, which he can turn away and can light a part of the table. There is no such a lamp in the existing collection.
Ha...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Metal
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in
Maurice Burke for Arkana GB, Set of 4 Fibreglass Counter-Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury set of 4 fibreglass shell dining/armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture GB
Category
Mid-20th Century English Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Italian mid-century modern high rattan bar stools with square base, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern high rattan bar stools with square base, 1960s
Pair of high rattan bar
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan
H 29.53 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Butcher Block and Aluminum Counter Height Stool
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Butcher block and aluminum counter height stool, one only.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Home Cocktail Bar with bar stools and mirror, England 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
bar counter, pair of bar stools and a mirror with shelves and backlight and golden print with cocktail
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 43.31 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
1960's French Polished Mahogany Bar & Buffet
Located in Hanover, MA
late 1950's early 1960's.
Constructed with rich grained mahogany veneered wood in a highly polished
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Italian Counter-Balanced Ceiling Mounted Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
This perfectly balanced light articulates in multiple ways to provide illumination and chic design.
Measures: 15" diameter white shade.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Brass 'Posa' Pendant Side Counter Weight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Original Counterbalance pendant 'Posa' by Florian Schulz with side weight. Strong and minimal pendant in a high quality spun and brushed brass moves smoothly up and down due to the s...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Studio Cassina Unique Counter Cabinet Italy 1960
By Cassina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A unique piece of furniture in every way, this counter cabinet was made and designed by Studio
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Vintage Swiss Domatic 'Fancy No. 3' Watch Style Golf Score Keeper / Counter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
novelty for the golf collector!
Date:
ca. 1960's
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Leather
H 89.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.33 in
Psychedelic 60s Counter Culture Collage Packing Crate
Located in Garnerville, NY
might have taken for granted over the years were up front and center in the Counter Culture era of the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Rare John Van Koert "Counter Point" Night Stands for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 22 in W 30 in D 18 in
Vintage Knoll Bertoia Counter Height Stool, Model 426C
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in West Reading, PA
This is a single Bertoia Counter Stool, model 426C, designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Table or Counter Height Stools
By Rohe Noordwolde, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Counter Stool with Chrome Legs and 20" Seat Height. The stools are
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Rare Small Desk for Bloch, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This writing table by Joaquim Tenreiro is a paragon of Brazilian mid-century modernism
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 4.34 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Elie Grekoff Mid-20th Century French Tapestry Decorative Textile Art
By Elie Grekoff
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Mid-20th Century French tapestry or wall hanging by Elie Grekoff, circa 1960.
This
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Black Acrylic and Chrome Adjustable Arm Floor Lamp
By Arteluce
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern black acrylic and chrome adjustable arm floor lamp. Classic pop 1960s form and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1960s Myers's Rum Sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
- 1960s signs - old signs - European signs - wall sign - counter top display sign - vintage advertising
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Other
Wrought iron and wicker counter chair bar stool designed by Danny Ho Fong
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Berlin, DE
bar stool designed by Danny Ho Fong with wrought iron base and wicker/bamboo seat. The diameter given applies to the diameter of the seat. The base of the stool measures ⌀42cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak And Brass Pendulum Wall Clock By Brixon
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in San Carlos, CA
-Century Modern Design!
Introducing our stunning Danish mid-century modern vintage teak wall clock
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Hindeloopen Rush Counter Height Stools w/ Painted Designs on Black Wood
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
century. The furniture was painted with curls, flowers, leaves, biblical figures, mythological gods, and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 38 in W 15.75 in D 14 in
The "Upper King" Reissued Anvia Counter Balance Lamp No. 1506
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lighting products from the Dutch lighting industry. Hoogervorst was a mid-century designer and designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Triennale Floor Lamp Made in Italy att. Leila for Arredoluce 1950’s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
, this example is marked Made in Italy on the base and chrome figments.
The lamp features three counter
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
H 68 in W 42 in D 12 in
1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
' molded plywood furniture. Their molded plywood chair was called "the chair of the century" by the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass, Walnut
French Upholstered Lounge Chair with Footstool, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the mid-century modern movement. Aside from some floral wallpaper and curtains, the colours of the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Footstools, France, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
elegance of the mid-century modern movement. Aside from some floral wallpaper and curtains, the colours of
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Pop Art / 'Arte Povera' Oil Barrel Lounge Chairs, c. 1960
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
barrels and reflecting a modern 1960s counter-cultural aesthetic emphasizing the use of every day
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 22.75 in W 23 in D 23 in
Three 1960s Danish Bar Or Kitchen Stools In Rosewood & Leather by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
tan leather, this 1960s set has been fully reconditioned throughout.
The footrest and unique saddle
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Italian Mid-Century Bronze Mirror by Angelo Brotto signed by hand 1950s
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Salzburg, AT
in Rome.
Brotto collaborated with the Murano glassmaker Esperia during the 1960s and 1970s, and he
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze, Iron
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 0.99 in
Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage mid-century modern pair of red Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Vintage Midcentury Frosted Glass Ice Bucket Italy, 1960s
By George Briard, Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite vintage Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket, Italy circa, 1960s.
A Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Adjustable Chandelier, Italian, 1960s
By Arredoluce
Located in Wien, AT
Italian modernist.
Attributed Arredoluce.
Very nice shaped chandelier with typical 1960s red
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Midcentury Fat Lava Style Bowl in the Manner of Charles Cart, 1960s
By Charles Cart
Located in Miami, FL
lava or glaciers. Will enhance the look of any table or counter top.
Measures: 10 1/4" diameter x 3 1
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood, Chrome, and White Formica by Forma, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite Brazilian modern bar cart by Forma, an iconic design from the 1960s that
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
H 24 in W 26 in D 23.6 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Rectangular Exotic Wood Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
that Danish Mid-Century design is coveted for. The quality of the execution leaves no questions behind
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.9 in W 54.93 in D 19.49 in
Dutch Design Balance Floor Lamp by J.J.M.Hoogervorst for Anvia, 1960s
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Lamp (mid-1950s), 6019 Desk Lamp (design date unknown), Grasshopper Floor Lamp (1955), and the Counter
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 51.19 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Free Standing Flip Top Dry Bar c. 1960s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mid Century Danish Modern 1960s Rosewood Dry Bar goes from proper to party in just two flips. When
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Rosewood
Bowl Made In Teak Wood With A Stamp by Digsmed From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
the epitome of mid-century Danish craftsmanship and style.
Fashioned from high-quality teak wood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
Vintage Set of three Glashutte Limburg hanging lamps, 1960s Germany.
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of three Glashutte Limburg hanging lamps, 1960s Germany.
These are three beautiful
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Atomic Lucite and Steel Bar Tool Set , 1960s
By Maxwell Phillips
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind midcentury lucite and chrome handle with stainless steel top bar tools set. This is a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Design Classic Paolo Rizzatto Model 265 Wall Lamp, Arteluce, 1960s
By Arteluce, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Renens, CH
An Early pre-Flos model 265 counter balance wall lamp in black metal by Paolo Rizzatto; the lamp
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in W 81.89 in D 5.91 in
Pair of 1960s Birch Wood K65 Alvar Aalto Stools by Artek-- 2 Pieces
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Madison, WI
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**Ships from our Madison WI warehouse, for fast shipping within the US
Very early 1960s examples of Mid
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Erik Buch Rosewood Bar Stools by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
testament to the timeless appeal of mid-century modern aesthetics, making them a perfect addition to any
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Danish Modern Bar Stools in Teak & Wool Tweed by Vamdrup Stolefabrik
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Erik Buch
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vamdrup Stolefabrik. Crafted in the 1960's, these fabulous chairs showcase the epitome of Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Teak
Original Oil on Canvas Still Life by Listed Artist Pascal Cucaro
By Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003
Located in San Diego, CA
, circa 1960s. The piece measure 33" x 44.5" and is professionally matted and framed.
Pascal Cucaro was
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Monumental Neoclassical Column Form Faux Green Marble Painted Wood Pedestal
Located in Stamford, CT
a box that fits in, possibly to add more weight to counter a heavy sculpture? A beautifully crafted
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Articulating Desk Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Arteluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern desk lamp designed by Angelo Lelli with gooseneck arms and a counter-weight
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome, Steel
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Midcentury Counter 1960s For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of midcentury counter 1960s available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all midcentury counter 1960s available were constructed with great care. Midcentury counter 1960s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Midcentury counter 1960s are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many midcentury counter 1960s are appealing in their simplicity, but Florian Schulz, Arthur Umanoff and Dirk Van Sliedregt produced popular midcentury counter 1960s that are worth a look.
How Much are Midcentury Counter 1960s?
Prices for midcentury counter 1960s start at $150 and top out at $12,434 with the average selling for $1,973.
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 Midcentury Counter 1960s
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. 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. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
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Florian Schulz Counterbalance Pendant
Counter Height Arthur Umanoff
Lucite Drinks Trolley
Verner Panton Cone Table
Boom Arm Lamps
Retro Food Scale
Philip Johnson Lamp
Table Top Arc Lamp
Vault Box
Louis C Tiffany Stained Glass
Johannes Andersen Bar Stools
Willy Rizzo Bar Stools
Florian Schulz Onos Double
Tiffany Balance Lamp