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Century Furniture Mid Century Cane and Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Cane and Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
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Cane, Walnut
Century Furniture MCM Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table 2 Leaves
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Glass, Burl
Mid Century Modern Walnut Extension Dining Room Table
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant black walnut dining table attributed to the Founders Furniture Company. In
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Century Mid Century Burlwood Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century mid-century burlwood brass and glass dining table.
This table measures: 60 wide x 40
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple and Chrome Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table.
In the manner of Milo Baughman
By
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Daystrom Furniture Co.
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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A great set of Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in very good vintage condition! Please confirm
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table with Chrome Legs by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and unique mid-century dining table by Baker Furniture that features a rich brown wood top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 40 in D 40 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak Wood Dining Chair by Sun Furniture
By Sun Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish style teak wood dining chair by Sun Furniture. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 32 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Lovely Set of 4 Vintage Carved Rope Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Century Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 4 vintage carved rope dining chairs with original leather upholstery. We love the
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture, Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Cork, Mahogany
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Cork Top Mahogany Dining Table, Johnson Furniture
Cork top dining
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 42 in
Burl & Smoked Glass Extendable Dining Table by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Burl & smoked glass extendable dining table by Century Furniture. This table is a show stopper for
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
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Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Table, Wood, Italian, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Table, Wood, Italian, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table by Tomlinson Furniture
By Tomlinson
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern walnut dining table by Tomlinson Furniture. America circa 1970’s, composed of
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaimed Walnut Dining Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaimed Walnut Dining Table. Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern mahogany dining table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
Edward Wormley for
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
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Mahogany
H 29 in W 70 in D 44 in
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company, McGuire
Located in Countryside, IL
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Dining Table
This dining table measures
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of six mid century dining chairs by Lane Furniture feature vintage burnt orange upholstery
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Metal
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Hexagonal Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company, McGuire
Located in Countryside, IL
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Hexagonal Dining Table
This dining table
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
H 29.25 in W 80 in D 80 in
Mid Century Modern Dining Table with Unique Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern dining table by Ebert Furniture of Red Lion, PA features hardwood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid.Century Modern Round Dining Room Table - Barcelona 1960
Located in Girona, ES
Round table with central foot in nickel-plated steel and black lacquered clogs, solid wood top in walnut veneer. Very nice quality.
Barcelona, Spain c. 1960.
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Red Lion Furniture, Set of 4
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Red Lion Furniture Company. This incredible set
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Parsons Style Dining Room & Conference Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant large teak dining table with brass detail accenting the apron. Table is seven foot long by
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Founders Dining Table W 2 Extensions
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Founders 108" dining table W 2 extensions.
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (2) Arm chairs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Sculptural Dining Table by Blowing Rock Furniture
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home unique yet timeless furniture with this impressive sculptural dining table from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Brass
Six Teak Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of six Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs.
Marked with original label IMHA
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Baker Furniture Dining Table
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A Danish Modern design by Finn Juhl for American manufacturer Baker Furniture. This relationship
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Double Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern double pedestal extension dining table
By Lane Furniture
USA
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 80 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Room Table by Niels Otto Møller, 1970s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern extendable dining room table.
Design by Niels Otto Møller
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
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Oak
H 28.15 in W 49.61 in D 49.22 in
Arne Vodder Mid Century Modern Jatoba Dining Room Set
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant mid century modern Jatoba Arne Vodder dining room set.
Elegant early 1960s
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Table in Walnut by Arthur Umanoff
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A clean line dining table by Arthur Umanoff circa 1960's. It features beautiful walnut wood
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Founders Wood Desk Dining Table with Laminate Wood Table Top
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern wood desk table with laminate wood table top. This handsome piece features a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 30 in W 59.75 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Room Table by Henry Rosengren Hansen, 1960s
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern dining room table. Design by Henry Rosengren Hansen for Brande
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 72.5 in W 190 in D 84.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ensemble by De Coene
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern dining room ensemble by De Coene is a rare find of a noted maker, preserved in
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Brass
United Furniture Mid Century Walnut Tiki Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture Mid Century Walnut Tiki Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 23.75 wide
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Vintage Chrome Glass Dining Room Table, 1970, United Kingdom
By William Plunkett
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage dining room table, which was designed by William Plunkett and
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 28.74 in W 39.37 in D 39.37 in
Round Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Room Table Mahogany Brass Lion's Foot
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Mid-Century Modern Italian dining room table Mahogany brass lion's foot.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Brass
Craddock Furniture Mid Century Walnut Surfboard Dining Table
By Craddock
Located in Countryside, IL
Craddock furniture mid century walnut surfboard dining table
Table measures: 60 wide x 40 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Room Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
refinished vintage condition with new upholstery.
Of The Period: Mid-Century Modern
Place of Origin: Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Lane Perception Group extension dining with table 3 leaves
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern Lane Furniture Perception Group extension dining table Oak & Walnut 1963. Model
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
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Walnut, Oak
H 29 in W 56 in D 38 in
Pace Style Mid-Century Modern Oak and Chrome Dining Table, with Leaves
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
A Classic midcentury dining table. Table is identical to a pace style table but there is no
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Oak
Dining set by Schreiber Furniture - 1960’s mid century modern
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Furniture Centre shops throughout UK.
This dining set is typical of the Schreiber style. Their trademark
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Formica, Beech
1960’s mid century modern extending dining table by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Depth 112cm
Feight 74cm
Condition:
Very good mid century condition. Minor signs of wear consistent with
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table and Chairs by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Uniquely shaped seat backs, vintage fabric, and bowtie inlays add to the Mid-Century Modern appeal of this
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern dining table. Legs of the mahogany table are capped and accented with brushed
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
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Mahogany
Mid-Century Wooden Dining Room Table, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Beautiful wooden dining table in the style of Giò Ponti with brass tips, 1950.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Wood
Teak Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Room Table Mo. 215 by Farstrup, 1960s
By Farstrup
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern Mo. 215 extendable dining room table.
Design by Farstrup
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 29.14 in W 52.56 in D 33.47 in
Round Mid-Century Modern Three Leaves Distressed Walnut Dining Table Mint!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round Mid-Century Modern Three Leaves Distressed Walnut Dining Table MINT!
Gold leaf overlapping
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful mid-century dining table with large drop leaves for ample seating. Measures 67.5" wide
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-century Dining Room Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century dining table and six chairs. Chrome srtucture and formica. Table is extendable
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Probber Attr. Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern octagonal burl wood dining table attributed to Harvey Probber, with inset
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Ditte & Adrian Heath, Dining Room Table in Oak & Teak, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ditte & Adrian Heath, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
collectible item from the Danish modern era.
This beautiful dining table will complement many interior
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
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Oak, Teak
H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Oak Mid-Century Modern Round Dining Room Table by Architect Bart van Kasteel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and one of a kind Mid-Century Modern round dining room table.
Design by Architect Bart
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 28.94 in W 58.27 in D 57.68 in
Mid-Century Modern French Travertine Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern French Travertine dining table is the essence of tailored elegance, with a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive table with bowed sides that give a subtle hexagon shape. Walnut grain, tapered legs, straight forward stylish design.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with de...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
6 Mid-Century Modern Bertil Fridhagen Dining Room Chairs, Bodafors
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs in teak and tan leather designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors. Sweden, 1960s.
Perfect condition, restored and reupholstered. the pictures only show 4 of the 6...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
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Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Glass Dining Room Table with Glass Legs in the Pace Style
By Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern glass dining room table with glass legs and metal cylinder like an stretcher.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Glass
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Tommi Parzinger, Charak, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Bleached Mahogany
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger, Charak Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Bleached Mahogany, Brass, 1954
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Large Two-Tone Dining Room Table with 2 Leaves
By John Stuart, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two-tone large 45" deep dining room table with two 24" leaves by John Stuart. Total maximum
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
A signed Sven Ellekaer mid century modern teak Danish dining room table c. 1960
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A signed Sven Ellekaer mid century modern teak Danish dining room table with two leaves circa 1960
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 64.5 in D 44.75 in
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of vintage mid century modern dining room furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wool. There are 9986 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of vintage mid century modern dining room furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 47 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of vintage mid century modern dining room furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of vintage mid century modern dining room furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Glashütte Limburg and Vintage Murano Gallery are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Room Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of vintage mid century modern dining room furniture at 1stDibs is $1,957, while they’re typically $6 on the low end and $125,000 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.
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