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Mid Century Designer Umbrella Stand Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
concrete weight is also remaining at the bottom. Reminiscent of great designers such as Aldo Tura
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Designer Rug by Ottavio Missoni
By Ottavio Missoni
Located in Ferrara, IT
measures 242 x 226 cm in size. The beautiful design is a work of famous designer called Ottavio Missoni
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Designer Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
of Paul Mccobb for winchendon.
Uncertain to designer. Possibly Mccobb, or a designer such as Paul
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Mid Century Designer Modern Fireplace Tools in Chrome & Lucite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage modern set of fireplace tools circa 1970's. It features chrome plated steel construction
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice, symmetric, staved teak bowl by renowned Mid-Century designer Jens Harald Quistgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
Lagardo Tackett & Kenji Fujita California Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Plate
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in San Diego, CA
An iconic, beautifully designed, and decorated fish plate/ platter by famed Mid Century designers
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.85 in W 9 in D 1 in
Lagardo Tackett & Kenji Fujita California Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Plate
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in San Diego, CA
An iconic, beautifully designed, X Large and decorated fish plate/ platter by famed Mid Century
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.5 in W 15.25 in D 10.75 in
Mid-Century Pair of Daumiller Style Brutalist Light Oak Dining Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller, De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist oak side chairs inspired by the work of Danish Mid-Century designer Rainer Daumiller
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Handsome Pair Cy Mann Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Baughman but both are brilliant mid-century designers! This pair retains their original purple woven fabric
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Fantastic Signed Milo Baughman Chrome Three-Seat Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
no doubt it was designed by yours and my favorite mid-century designer Milo Baughman-just look at
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Style Pedestal End Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
table, and features the sleek and simple design of mid-century designer George Nelson. Original
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Round Goatskin Center or Dining Table Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent dining or center table by Iconic mid century Designer Karl Springer. The table has
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Edmond Spence Mid-Century Sideboard with Inlays and Raised Edges
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
add to the wonderful style of Mid-Century designer Edmond Spence.
Please confirm item location (NY or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Pair of Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Italian Mid - Century designer .
Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of solid brass pillars and
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Mid - Century designer .
Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of solid brass pillars and hangs
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Jordi Villanova Leather and Wood Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A honest laether and softwood chair by Spanish mid-century designer Jordi Villanova. Nice patina
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Softwood
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sectional Sofa 4 PC
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern curved sectional sofa 4 PC. Iconic Mid-Century Modern design in unique curved
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Set Four Adrian Pearsall Lacquered Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
one of our favorite Mid-Century designers-Adrian Pearsall.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 36 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set Four Adrian Pearsall White Lacquered Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
one of our favorite Mid-Century designers-Adrian Pearsall.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Sascha Brastoff Signed Enamel Plate
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in Charleston, SC
and measures approx 8.5 in diameter.
Sascha Brastoff was an iconic mid-century designer who had a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Chairs, 'Uto' by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Berlin, DE
This set of 6 beautiful "Uto" chairs by Swedish mid century designer and architect Axel Einar
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Vintage 1930s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
1950s Wrought Iron, Walnut, and Rush Desk by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-century designer Arthur Umanoff's signature combination of wrought iron, walnut, and woven rush
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Headboard by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings King
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
the most famous mid-century designers.
78.5'' from pin to pin on bedframe bracket. New brackets can
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silver, Chrome
1970s Gold Aluminium and Glass Seven-Light Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Amsterdam, NH
aluminium arms. Gaetano Sciolari was one of Italy's most prominent Mid-Century designers. The cubic range is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Handwoven Vintage Swedish Rölakan Tapestry Monogrammed Éva Németh
Located in Dallas, TX
(Hungarian Textile Artist - Mid-century Designer).
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in Sweden.
Measures: 03'11 x
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with 6 Drawers by Jack Cartwright
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Ava, MO
Modernism in it’s true form from an iconic Mid-Century Designer.
Overall Dimensions:
width 60” / depth
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Two-Tier Sculptural Coffee Table in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modern style of the piece is reminiscent of Mid-Century designer Ico Parisi. Please confirm item location
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Lagardo Tackett & Kenji Fujita California Ceramic Fish Plate, 1960s
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic, beautifully designed, and decorated fish plate/platter by famed Mid Century designers
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Large Steel and wood Peter Holmblad Fondue Set for Stelton Denmark
By Stelton, Peter Holmblad
Located in Krefeld, DE
Danish mid-century designer Peter Holmblad (stepson from Arne Jacobsen) for Stelton, Made in Denamrk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Paul McCobb Occasional Chest
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare design by American mid century designer Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons. Mahogany cabinet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra wide teak dining table on black enameled steel base, a beautiful example of Dutch mid-century
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century FT30 Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950's
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
one of the leading Dutch mid-century designers together with Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld jr, Kho Liang
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Bouclé
Dirk van Sliedregt (attr) Mid-Century Black Glass and Bamboo Side Table
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attractive Mid-Century side table with a unique combination of a black glass top, black enameled
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 18.5 in W 25.25 in D 25.25 in
Tonico Sofa in Pau Ferro
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Our collection aims to reunite Brazilian design production. Comprised of mid-century designers such
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Wall Mount Cabinet
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Drawers have signature black drawer pulls. a beautiful example of Dutch mid-century designer Cees
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
1960's Pair of Sheepskin Armchairs by Alf Svensson
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous pair of 1960's armchairs by the iconic Swedish mid-century designer Alf Svensson for
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Martin Visser Style Modernist White Formica and Chrome Table
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chrome frame. Reminiscent of the designs Dutch mid-century designer Martin Visser. In original condition
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rare 1970's Chrome Orbit Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 12 bulb
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
century classical design by Geatano Sciolari, the Italian Mid century designer.
H: 70cm
w: 40 cm
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Oak Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak table lamp in the style of mid-century designer, Yasha Heifetz. The lamp features a hand carved
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
Signed Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB Swedish Rug
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pastel geometric patterns and stylized representations of the natural world. Mid-Century designers
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Harry Ostergaard Set of 8 (2 Arm + 6 Side) Danish Teak Dining Chairs for Randers
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Kensington, MD
Harry Ostergaard, the iconic mid century designer and one of the leaders of the Danish Modern furniture
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 30.25 in W 19.5 in D 17.25 in
Pair French Mid-Century Ebonized Metal Armchairs manner of Jacques Adnet- Hermès
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of French Mid-Century designer ebonized metal painted armchairs with forged decorative
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 35.75 in W 23.5 in D 29 in
Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB Swedish Rug Signed by Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and stylized representations of the natural world. Mid-century designers, collectors, and consumers
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Arthur Umanoff Modernist Wooden Fireplace Tools in Wooden Stand
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Century designer, Arthur Umanoff, in his signature classic, yet simple design... a nice decorative set for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Ming Sideboard by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Century designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings who gives this piece a few great touches like the top over hang
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bright pastel geometric patterns and stylized representations of the natural world. Mid-century designers
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Signed Mid-20th Century Märta Måås-Fjetterström Deco Rug from Sweden
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bright pastel geometric patterns and stylized representations of the natural world. Mid-century designers
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
representations of the natural world. Mid-Century designers, collectors, and consumers all-over the world covet
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, mid-century designers believed that design could certainly be used to improve people's lives. Looking
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 37.01 in
Cabinet made of Oregon pine, anonymous, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
unparalleled craftsmanship. Scandinavian mid-century designers considered Oregon pine a superior wood because
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Murano Glass Sconces by Mazzega - a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large square clear glass Mid Century Modern wall sconces, by Mazzega, Italy 1970s.
The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Gino Sarfatti "2097" Chrome Chandelier
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century designer Gino Sarfatti created the "Mod 2097," a 50-bulb hanging chandelier, in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson 5 Drawer Dresser with Sculptural Pulls by Herman Miller #4610
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
of the dresser lip and foil label . Designed by the iconic Mid Century designer George Nelson and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 36.63 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB, Swedish, Rug
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in West Hollywood, CA
patterns and stylized representations of the natural world. Mid-Century designers, collectors and consumers
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Carl-Gustaf Hjort Af Ornäs Trienna Lounge Chair
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in Kramfors, SE
Tuote, Puunveisto Oy Träsnideri AB during the mid 20th century. The chair has a frame in oak with
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Lucite Table Lamps in the Manner of Charles Hollis Jones, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Hollis Jones, would also accessorize well with lucite furniture and decor by fellow mid-century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Guglielmo Ulrich Walnut, Agate and Brass Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1950
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Superb walnut and brass coffee table designed by Italian mid-century designer, Guglielmo Ulrich
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
Rare Pair of Milo Baughman Solid Flat Bar Chrome Cube Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
probably one of rarest designs by yours and my favorite Mid-Century designers Milo Baughman. We have two
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29 in W 30 in D 32 in
Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Full / Double Bed Frame
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Fulton, CA
very solid. Original finish has imperfections from use. If you're seeking a quality Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Fir
Gerard Van Den Berg For Montis Two Seater Sofa Matching Armchair Leather Vintage
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Cambridge, GB
Dutch mid century designer Gerard van den Berg for the Dutch brand Montis in the 1970s. This high back
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
H 37.41 in W 54.73 in D 29.53 in
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Midcentury Modern Designers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of midcentury modern designers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique midcentury modern designers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 51960 antique and vintage midcentury modern designers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4379 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Midcentury modern designers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Midcentury modern designers are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Midcentury modern designers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cassina, Knoll and Guillerme et Chambron are consistently popular.
How Much are Midcentury Modern Designers?
Midcentury modern designers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,103, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $1,000,000.
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 Modern Designers
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
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Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Lounge Chairs
Retro Silver Plated Vanity Set
Sascha B