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1960's Mid Century Modern Lane Furniture Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Carlos, CA
Cool piece of 1960's American mid century modern furniture. Made By Lane Furniture in Alta Vista
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$479 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern DRESSER + NIGHTSTANDS SET by Stanley Furniture, c. 1960's
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Stanley Furniture, c. 1960's. Both pieces are in good vintage condition with some wear and imperfections
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood
Mid Century MODERN DRESSER Highboy by Stanley Furniture, c. 1960's
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Dresser by Stanley Furniture Co, c. 1960's, offering five deep and spacious
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Century Furniture, Wood & Cane
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sideboard storage cabinet you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
1960s Nightstand Dresser by Nathan Furniture
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage mid-century dresser/nightstand was produced by Nathan Furniture during the early 1960s
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Modern 9 Drawers Dresser / Credenza by Lane Furniture. Circa 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Furniture. Circa 1960s
Features a quintessential Mid Century Modern sleek design, a gorgeous walnut wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Side Table, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
USA, 1960s
Teak and walnut, with original Asian-inspired brass
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Oak Shelf System by HG Furniture Denmark 1960s
By HG Furniture
Located in Handewitt, DE
Oak shelf system by HG Furniture Denmark 1960s.
The wall unit consists of:
- 4 shelves
- 4 wall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables/Nightstands by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables or Nightstands by Stanley Furniture. Dated 1965
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Five Drawer Highboy Dresser by United Furniture. C 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Five-Drawer Highboy Dresser by United Furniture Corp. Circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Campaign Rosewood Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Mid Century MODERN WALNUT Petite DRESSER by Bassett Furniture Co., c. 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Petite Dresser by Bassett Furniture Co., c. 1960's. This thoughtful piece takes
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood Dresser by Westnofa Sweden 1960's
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
. 1960's. Amazing original condition. Nice glow to original finish. Drawers glide effortlessly. Back of
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Pr. Spun Fiberglass Planters att. to The Woodard Furniture Company c. 1960's
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of spun fiberglass planters made by the Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1960's. Both are in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Fiberglass
Kindel Furniture Mid-Century Fruitwood Framed Wall Mirror, 1960s
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 44.5"W x 1"D x 34.5"H.
Very good original vintage
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Fruitwood
1960's Mid-Century Modern Stanley China Display Cabinet Vitrine
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid-century Modern china cabinet for sale. It's in great original condition, and a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$1,119 Sale Price
20% Off
Kindel Furniture Style Mid-Century Mahogany Framed Wall Mirror, 1960s
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
the manner of Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 40.5"W x 1.25"D x 34.5"H.
Good original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
1960's Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Rosa Tica Marble Custom Made Coffee Table
By Cumberland Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960's Mid-Century Modern custom made bronze base with marble top coffee table made by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
American Midcentury Highback Slipper Chairs, c. 1960's, Tomlinson Furniture
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Furniture, Circa 1960s.
Each chair measures 48” tall x
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Mid Century MODERN Walnut DRESSER Burled Drawers by United Furniture, c. 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser featuring burled drawers by United Furniture Co., c. 1960's. This
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
Another chapter of mid-century modern opens with this beautiful barrel back cane chair from Hickory
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Mid- Century Modern Teak OvalExtendable Dinning Table By G Plan, 1960's
By G Plan Furniture
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period dining room table manufactured and design by famous English furniture
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
1960's Modern Abstract Murano Glass Sculpture
By Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1960's mid-century modern abstract glass Murano Sculpture, in vintage original condition
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern 1960’s dining table and chairs set by Schreiber Furniture
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schreiber, Schreiber furniture was a British success story. The company
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Formica, Beech
1960's Mid-Century Modern Headboard
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern headboard for sale. In the manner of George Nakashima, and has
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
1960's Danish Modern Rosewood Desk
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid-century Modern rosewood desk for sale. It has been professionally refinished
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
1960's 1970's Sports Car Inspired McQueen Armchair Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
elegant design inspired by 1960's and 1970's sports cars, this armchair has beautiful details that capture
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Arm Sofa
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Burbank, CA
Original vintage Midcentury Modern couch for sale. In the manner of Adrian Pearsall. Was previously
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's
Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo
Rosewood, chrome and faux leather
H 70 x
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
LARGE Mid Century Modern Teak China Cabinet / SIDEBOARD by G-Plan, c. 1960’s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Large Mid Century Modern China Cabinet / Highboard by G-Plan, c. 1960s. This beauty has all the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Rocker By Mogens Kold ca' 1960's
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A hard to find-sculptural Danish modern rocker by Mogens Kold. Made ca' 1960's, teak with nice
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
from the 1960's, and is a classic example of Mid-century design. It's really solid and well made!.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$2,159 Sale Price
20% Off
Kai Kristiansen Teak Bookcase for FM furniture, 1960’s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in LYON, FR
Modular Danish bookcase by designer Kai Kristiansen in teak, FM furniture edition. Circa 1960.
Set
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Walnut, Cane, and Brass Nightstand, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Campaign nightstand or side table
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Móveis CIMO, 1960's
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
a furniture factory, after a lot of names and format changes, as Móveis Cimo S.A. Cimo was committed
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Imbuia
Set of Five Barstools by Michael Thonet for Thonet Furniture, USA 1960's
By Michael Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming and timeless set of four vintage bar stools by Thonet, featuring curved bentwood frames in a rich, dark finish and round seats upholstered in deep red vinyl with brass nai...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
1960's Modern Tomlinson Side or End Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Southampton, NJ
A 1960's side or end table by Tomlinson Furniture of fiery Pecan & Mahogany inlay woods in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Bench in Hardwood, Unknown 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
embodied the "modern values" of form and materiality.
Despite existing alongside their more famous
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shaker Style Bench, 1960's
By Sibast, Paul McCobb, Kipp Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Shaker Style Bench
"in original as found condition"
* for reupholstery and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
1960s Pair of Lane Brutalist Mid Century Modern Style Nightstands
By Lane Furniture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of Midcentury Modern nightstands with veneered walnut fronts and panels in alternating grain
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960’s Mid-Century modern G Plan Fresco extending dining table
By G Plan Furniture, V.B. Wilkins
Located in London, GB
During the 1960s, to compete with Danish imports, G-Plan leaned towards Scandinavian-style
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's.
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's.
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
German Wall Plate or Bowl with Peacock Motif from Sgrafo Modern, 1960s
By Sgrafo Modern
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Wall Plate or Bowl with Peacock Motif from Sgrafo Modern, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Expertly Restored United Furniture Diamond Tall Dresser in Cerused Walnut 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern United Furniture Company vintage circa 1950s tall dresser. A fine example of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
1960's Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 3 1960's mid-century modern Danish teak nesting tables, lightly restored with minor
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored United Furniture Walnut Diamond Triple Dresser 9 Drawers 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern united furniture company vintage circa 1950s nine-drawer triple dresser would
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
1960's Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Modern Table lamps
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern brass enamel and walnut table lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Vase, 1960's, stoneware
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Uccle, BE
. During the 1960s, Nylund created pieces that reflected his creative ingenuity and commitment to high
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Alice Wallebäck flatweave rug 1960's
By Alice Wallebäck
Located in Uccle, BE
A vintage Swedish flat-weave wool rug by Alice Walleback dating back to 1960s with woven initials
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Side Table Made In Oak By Aksel Kjersgaard For Odder Furniture From 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder Furniture
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table made of oak, by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder in the 1960s. The table is made of solid oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Jangada Chair by Jean Gillon, 1960's, Brazilian Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Culver City, CA
landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich materials were his muse. Gillon wasn’t just a furniture designer; he
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960's
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
By the late 1960s, Joaquim Tenreiro began shifting his focus from design to art, returning to the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Ercol Daybed 1960's
By Ercol
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
A daybed-style sofa by ERCOL, a leading British mid-century manufacturer, produced in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Elm
$7,000
Scandinavian Modern Octagonal Mirror Spejle Denmark Ca' 1960's Teak
By Jansen Spejle
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish, Danish modern, vintage 1960's mirror by J. Spejle. Made of teak -eight sided like an
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
1960’s Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table/Bench
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Charleston, SC
"Krobo" bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway in the 1960s, in Rosewood.
This
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s 100" Sling Sofa by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture Oak and Boucle
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A very unique design by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture of San Francisco Ca. This 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
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1960s Modern Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 1960s modern furniture for your home. An item from our selection of 1960s modern furniture — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are 177972 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of 1960s modern furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 58 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. Each object in our assortment of 1960s modern furniture bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of 1960s modern furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Knoll and Adrian Pearsall are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1960s Modern Furniture?
A piece of 1960s modern furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,997, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,023,385.
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.
Questions About 1960s Modern Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is modern furniture design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style 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. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture is made of many different types of materials. Some modern furniture makers used natural materials like wood for frames and leather and linen for upholstery. Metals, such as aluminum, stainless steel and nickel, were also common, as were some plastics. Explore a diverse assortment of modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between modern furniture and old furniture is in the specificity of the term. Generally, pieces considered modern date from between the end of World War II in 1945 and the end of the 1970s. During this period, more furniture makers mass produced pieces, and designers increasingly used new materials, such as plywood and plastic. Old furniture is not a specific term. People frequently use the term old for anything that subjectively appears aged. Explore a large selection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of 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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