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Mid-Century Modern Brody Walnut Dining Set
By Chrome Craft
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Brody Walnut Dining Set. Featuring a laminated walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Walnut Dining Table, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A walnut extending dining table possibly by Younger, circa 1960s
Extended width 168 cm
The
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Dining Room Set, Walnut Wood Invitation
By Broyhill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern ten-piece walnut wood dining room set by Broyhill Premier Invitation
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Set or Card Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates Inc., Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Associates. The set features all solid walnut construction. Very clean and well cared for through the years
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Walnut
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 Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Cane, Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Black Walnut Dining Set
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining set from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima. The set features a large round
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Modern Sculptural Walnut Dining Room Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the unique sculpted base of the table. Striking Mid-Century style makes a beautiful walnut dining room
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Dining Table and Six Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century dining table and six chairs with lift off utensils storage. Excellent design. Great
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Dining Set by t.h. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular dining set designed by t.h. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, it has the label in the
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Maple, Walnut
Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova ´Torbecchia´ Dining Room Set in Walnut
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, walnut, cane, Italy, circa 1964.
This dining room set contains one table, a bench and, four chairs. This
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 26.78 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Table 8 Chairs Set New Linen Upholstery Seats
By Gio Ponti, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern dining table 8 chairs set new linen upholstery seats Mint!.
Measures
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in
CENTURY Caned Walnut Spanish Style Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A set of six Spanish style dining chairs by Century Furniture. Solid walnut, carved crestrail, high
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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
20th Century English Walnut & Marquetry Circular Dining Table & 8 Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality large circular walnut and marquetry dining table with a set of 8 matching marquetry
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
H 30.32 in W 72.05 in D 72.05 in
Set of 4 pcs. Italian Mid-century Giorgetti Dining Chairs from 1980's
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century Giorgetti set of 4 pcs. dining chairs.
The chairs are created in black painted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in
Walnut Dining Set by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson & Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful Danish Fritz Hansen dining set in walnut: a ‘Super-Elliptical’ dining table designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
Artona 'Africa' dining set by Tobia Scarpa in walnut wood and leather, Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona dining table with 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 70.08 in D 66.15 in
Server and Dining Room Set by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add timeless Mid-Century Modern style to your dining room with this vintage set by Paul McCobb. It
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Mid Century Dassi Dining Table With Six Chairs By Edmondo Palutari
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful refinished Mid 20th Century Dining Set For Dassi Mobili Moderni by designer Edmondo
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 85.5 in D 33 in
Early Charles Eames Dining Set
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Charles Eames Dining Set, This set consists of Four DCW Dining Chairs in Birchwood and Rare
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table and Chairs by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful American walnut dining set includes a large dining table with six matching chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Seven Piece Dining Set by Young Manufacturing
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full mid-century modern dining set by Young Manufacturing. Six chairs and round table with leaf
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-century Gordon Russell Oak Extending Dining Table and Chairs, 1950s
By Heal's, Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
A vintage dining set of consisting of an extending table and 4 chairs produced in the 1950s for
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
H 28.75 in W 60.24 in D 30.71 in
1950's Vintage Walnut Dining Table & Six Chairs
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous vintage dining suite, consisting of a walnut dining table with steel hairpin legs and
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Steel
MCM Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs in
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 32 in W 19 in D 17 in
Melchiorre Bega, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Dining Chairs, Table, Black Lacquer
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Stamford, CT
Melchiorre Bega, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Eight Dining Chairs and Dining Table, Black Wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29 in W 63 in D 44.5 in
ViNTAGE CELTIC DESIGN BURR OAK & WALNUT DINING OCCASIONAL GAMES TABLE & CHAIRS
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
, hand made in England occasional dining table with Celtic design top and three George Hepplewhite style
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6
These chairs are 24 wide x 22.25 deep x 33 inches high
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
1960s Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut dining chairs designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. These
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet Mid Century Modern Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
Set of Ten Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
By Elliots of Newbury
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique set of ten vintage modern dining chairs designed in the style of, "Elliots of Newbury
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Modern Italian Dining Table set - Metallic Brown finish - Monk Chairs
By Spinzi, Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
dining set, made with a set of four Monk chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni and a contemporary
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Metal
WALNUT Mid Century Modern CANED Dining CHAIRS, Set of Eight
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of EIGHT Mid Century Modern Walnut Caned Dining Chairs, c. 1960's. Lovely solid frames with
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
WALNUT Mid Century Modern CANED Dining CHAIRS, Set of Four
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of four Mid Century Modern Walnut Caned Dining Chairs, c. 1960's. Lovely solid frames with
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Caned Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut caned back dining chairs, set of 6. These solid walnut dining chairs have
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Cane, Walnut
WALNUT Mid Century Modern CANED Dining CHAIRS, Set of Four
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of four Mid Century Modern Walnut Caned dining chairs, c. 1960's. Lovely solid frames with
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Madison Dining Room Set by Fred Sandra for De Coene, Belgium, 1960s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fred Sandra's "Up 636" dining room set, crafted in the 1960s as part of the Madison series for De
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Side Dining - Set of 4
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Side Dining - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 18.25 wide x 21.5 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Sultana Dining Set, 1960s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and stylish Mid-Century Modern "Sultana" dining set
By George Mulhauser for Plycraft
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Formica, Bentwood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 + 778 Dining Set for Cassina, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
A dining set composed of four “model 121” dining chairs and a “model 778” dining table designed by
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Lane Perception Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Perception Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 19.75
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 21.25
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Each armless chair measures: 20
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pierre Chapo 'T21D' Dining Table & Angelo Mangiarotti Set of 'Tre 3' Chairs
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
dining table model T21D
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, set of six chairs, model 'Tre 3', walnut
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Leather, Elm, Walnut
H 36.23 in W 21.86 in D 22.05 in
Rare Dining Room Set / Cowhorn Chairs, Table and Cabinet by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare danish dining room set incl. 6 cowhorn chairs, round / oval table and the matching
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
H 43.71 in W 43.71 in D 43.71 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 20 wide
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Cats Eye Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Walnut cats eye dining chairs - Set Of 4
Each chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 32
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6
Each armless chair measures
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Dillingham Mid Century Highback Walnut Dining Chair, Set of 6
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Dillingham mid century highback walnut dining chair - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 19 wide x
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Tufted Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Dillingham Mid Century walnut tufted dining chairs - set of 4
Each chair measures: 20 wide x 22
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 3
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom mid century walnut dining chairs - Set of 3
Each chair measures: 18 wide x 20.5 deep x
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani / Eugenio Gerli T69 Dining Set for Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Iconic dining table and six dining chairs by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for TECNO, Italy
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Metal, Brass
Broyhill Style Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Broyhill
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill style Mid Century walnut dining chairs - set of 5
Each chair measures: 23.5 wide x 19 deep
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Brasilia Style Walnut Dining Chairs- Set of Four
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into retro style with this set of four Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chairs from Kroehler
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By John Stuart
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Walnut Dining Chairs. Featuring two arm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Room Set for Maxalto, 4 Chairs and Table, 1976
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
A dining set composed of four “Africa” dining chairs and an “Artona” table, designed by Afra and
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 18.5 in D 22.05 in
Italian Midcentury Set of Giorgetti Dining Table with Chairs from 1980s
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian midcentury Giorgetti dining set including dining table and four chairs.
The dining table
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Brass
Pierre Cardin Dining Room Set, 6 Keyhole Back Arm Chairs #26406 & Pedestal Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Cardin dining room set, 6 keyhole back armchairs #26406 and pedestal table, 1989
Complete
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 72 in D 42 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Dining Chairs
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Broyhill dining chairs.
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back dining chairs - Set of 4. Item features a cane panel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set
Materials
Wood
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Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage mid century walnut dining set you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and fabric, every vintage mid century walnut dining set was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage mid century walnut dining set, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage mid century walnut dining set, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one vintage mid century walnut dining set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Melchiorre Bega, Carl Auböck and Henredon produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Mid Century Walnut Dining Set?
Prices for a vintage mid century walnut dining set start at $295 and top out at $17,250 with the average selling for $2,750.
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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