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Mid-Century Modern Dining Set by Marco Zanuzo for Poggi, Italy, 1970s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Set by Marco Zanuzo for Poggi, Italy, 1970s
Chairs : 39x43x90 cm
Sh 44cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.15 in W 94.49 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Modern dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle.
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle. Table with 1 extra leave. 4 chairs with
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle.
By Hans Olsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle. Table with extending leave. 4 chairs
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five-piece Danish dining set with four chairs and extending table.
Table measures: 29" H x 54" W x
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Teak
Ficks Reed Mid Century Modern Dining Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rattan and Bamboo Dining Set by Ficks Reed
4 Barrell Back 180 Degree Swivel & Return Armchairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
1970s Mid Century Modern Dining Set of 7
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern burl dining set was designed and manufactured in the United States in the
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Burl
Mid Century Modern Dining Set, Extendable Table and 4 A. Šuman Chairs, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This gorgeous dining set was made in former Czechoslovakia around 1960s. Dining chairs were
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Ash, Oak
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Collapsing Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern dining set with two leaves that drop down. Four folding chairs stow away inside
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
A mid century modern tulip chrome dining set circa 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
A stylish mid century modern dining set including 4 armchairs and a matching glass top table, all
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern "Gazelle" Aluminum Dining Chairs By Shelby Williams
By Shelby Williams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six, mid-century modern "Gazelle" side dining chairs by Shelby Williams feature sleek, low
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Russell Woodard Style Chrome Swivel Dining Set – Mid-Century Modern
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern dining set in the style of Russell Woodard, featuring a sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Modern Italian Dining set
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury Modern Italian Dining set
Midcentury modern dining set made of six iron and faux
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Metal
MCM T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings For Widdicomb Klismos Style Extension Dining Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Table with Two Extension Boards and 6 Chairs
This exquisite Mid Century Modern dining set, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 104 in D 40 in
Mid Century Modern Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Glass Top Table & 4 Chairs
By Selrite
Located in Chicago, IL
Captain Chairs & Pedestal Base Glass Top Table
This iconic Mid Century Modern dining set includes four
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
MCM Dining Table & 6 Chairs Newly Upholstered After Broyhill Brasilia - 10 Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Broyhill Brasilia - 10 Piece Set
This Mid Century Modern dining set features six dining chairs and a drop
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 32 in W 20 in D 21 in
Vintage Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture New World Collection MCM Dining Set
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Michael Taylor for Baker furniture dining set. This gorgeous mid century modern dining
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Teak Dining Set
By Herbert John Day
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid Century Vintage mid century teak dining set by John Herbert for A Younger Ltd – Circa 1960s
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Coronet Folding Dining Set
By Coronet
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Coronet Folding Dining Set. Featuring a rectangular
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Laminate, Wood
Italian Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Rosewood Dining set, Osvaldo Borsani 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Rosewood Dining set, Osvaldo Borsani 1950
Export document
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Granada Dining Set - Unsigned
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in East Freetown, MA
Mid-century modern Arthur Umanoff Granada wrought iron dining set. Table has intricate wrought-iron
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 8 Piece Dining Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 8 Piece Dining Set
The Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 8
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern McGuire Cane, 6 Piece Dining Set
By McGuire
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern McGuire cane - 6 piece dining set
Mid-Century Modern original McGuire pink and
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Mid-20th Century Adam Style Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Glass
Ercol Grand Windsor Table (No Chairs)
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Seaford, GB
1960, this mid-century modern dining set is in excellent vintage condition, showing light wear that
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Beech
Queen An Style White Wash Dining Table 6 Chairs Set by Century Furniture MINT
By Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Queen An Style White Wash Dining Table 6 Chairs Set by Century Furniture MINT
Dimensions:
Chair:
22
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Hardwood
H 43 in W 21 in D 22 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Set of 5
Located in west palm beach, FL
. Featuring sleek lines and mid-century modern style, this set adds a touch of retro elegance to any dining
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid century italian dining set, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant italian mid century dining set consisting of an extendable wooden dining table and 6 black
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Six Chair Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely sized vintage dining table comes matched with a set of six vintage dining chairs
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Wishbone Dining Room Set with Four Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Modern Heywood Wakefield Wishbone Dining Room Set with Four Chairs & Two Leaves C1950
Measures- Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Birch
H 28.5 in W 38 in D 78.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Novalux Dining Set by Rudi Verelst, Belgium, 1970s
By Rudi Verelst
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extraordinary dining set created by Rudi Verelst for Novalux in 1970s Belgium. The set features
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Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Chrome
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Walnut Sculptural Dining Set by Blowing Rock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Sculptural Dining Set by Blowing Rock . This set features a beautiful sculpted leg table
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Cream Dining Set – 3 Pieces
By Russell Woodard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Spun fiberglass Russell Woodard indoor/outdoor dining set. Gorgeous table stands on 4 feet under
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28.5 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
MId-Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set C. 1970s
By Russell Woodard
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage MId-Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set Circa 1970s
This set
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Upholstery, Glass, Fiberglass
H 29 in W 44 in D 44 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Set of 8 Chairs and Dining Conference Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Milo Baughman attributed dining or conference room set consisting of 8 chrome upholstered chairs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sideboards Table Chairs Sets by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Description: Mid-Century modern dining room sets by Paolo Buffa (La Permanente Mobili Cantu
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 37.01 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Eva Dining Room Set, Maple, Black Lacquer
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Eva Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
H 29.5 in W 67.5 in D 46 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Set or Card Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates Inc., Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Dining table measures 29.5 H and 48 diam. Measurements below are for each chair. Sold as a complete set.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Walnut
1970s Mastercraft Sculptural Brass Wood Smoke Hexagonal Dining Table, Set of 5
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
environment.
Showcasing some of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Brass
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
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in
Mid century dining set, Denmark 1960’s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant mid century scandinavian dining set consisting of 4 spindle chairs and a round dining table
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Mid Century Sculptural Extendable Oval Dining Set
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
any environment.
Showcasing some of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Metal, Brass
Børge Mogensen Mid Century Modern Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
By Borge Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid Century Modern/MCM Dining Table with two extensions on either end.
Made in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Oak Leaf Table Dining Set by Jack Van Der Molen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid Century Oak Leaf Table Dining Set by Jack Van Der Molen. Includes beautiful oak dining
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Wood
1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Dining Room Set in the Milo Baughman Style.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Dining Room Set in the Milo Baughman Style manufactured by
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern 5 Pieces Glass Top Outdoor Dining Set Art, Russel Woodard
By John Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice lime green five pieces ripple glass top dining dinette outdoor set star shape table base atr
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Steel
8 Pc Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Dining Set by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 8pc indoor outdoor dining set of spun fiberglass by Russell Woodard. Set includes table
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
H 30.5 in W 21.75 in D 25 in
Cast Aluminum Faux Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Six Chairs and Table Dining Set
By Arthur Court, Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice outdoor cast aluminum oval dining table + 6 chairs set with newly upholstered seats.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Aluminum
Mid 20th Century Modern Open Metal Wire Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 5
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 5 Piece Open Metal Wire Cone dining set In The Style Or Likeness of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Stone, Wire
Mid Century Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs and Table in Lucite Chrome Glass
By Milo Baughman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs and Table in Lucite Chrome Glass
Table 42"(D) x 60"(W
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century Modern Dining Table and Chairs Set by Afra e Tobia Scarpa Italy 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century Modern Dining Table and Chairs Set by Afra e Tobia Scarpa Italy 1970
Add timeless
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 76.78 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 Set
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid Century Dining Room Set by Heywood Wakefield - Set of 9
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century maple dining room set was designed and manufactured by Heywood Wakefield in the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
Paul McCobb Dining Set, American Design, Walnut, Mid Century, Lane
By Paul McCobb
Located in Round Rock, TX
Uncommon Paul McCobb for Lane dining set, c. 1960s.
This set includes a beautifully crafted
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Dining Set with Trestle Dining Table and Benches
Located in Karis, Nyland
Unique handmade dining set made out of teak. Quite possibly made in Denmark in the 1950s. Designer
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Teak
H 27.56 in W 49.61 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Table & Chairs DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Lafayette, IN
(DIA). Set features six matching chrome armchairs with a modern, Asian motif and a matching minimalist
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Chrome
Chic Mid-Century White Lacquered Armchairs & Dining Table Set, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your interior with this exquisite mid-century dining set featuring two white lacquered
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Wood
H 27.37 in W 39.57 in D 23.63 in
1970s Danish Modern Teak Dining Set- Set Of 7
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Danish Modern Teak Dining Set ✨
This stunning dining set from the 1970s embodies the elegance of
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Stunning Sculpted Midcentury Modern Dining Room Set
By Marc van Rampelberg, Wendell Castle, George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Spectacular and unique dining set
Marc van Rampelberg
born in Belgium 1949
Oval dining table and
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Teak
Jeffrey Greene Mid Century Arts & Crafts Birdseye Maple Inlay Dining Set - 7 pcs
By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jeffrey Greene Mid Century Arts & Crafts Birdseye Maple Inlay Dining Set - 7pcs. Listing includes
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Maple
H 47.5 in W 18.5 in D 22.5 in
Danish teak dining chairs 1960s, set of 6
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak dining chairs 1960s, set of 6
The chair frames are made from solid teak and and are
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage mid century modern dining set available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every vintage mid century modern dining set was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage mid century modern dining set — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage mid century modern dining set made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage mid century modern dining set over the years, but those crafted by Harry Bertoia, Bruno Rey and Roland Rainer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set?
Prices for a vintage mid century modern dining set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $13,147, while the average can fetch as much as $3,075.
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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