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Chrome Adjustable Table Lamp, 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Chrome Adjustable Table Lamp, 1970s Mid-Century Modern

Chrome Adjustable Table Lamp, 1970s Mid-Century Modern

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Chrome Adjustable Table Lamp, 1970s Mid-Century Modern Hight 55-68cm

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970's Mid-Century Modern Chrome Arch Etagere
1970's Mid-Century Modern Chrome Arch Etagere

1970's Mid-Century Modern Chrome Arch Etagere

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

1970's Mid-Century Modern chrome with 4 glass shelves arch etagere, In vintage condition with minor

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Haeger 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lava Glaze Vase
Haeger 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lava Glaze Vase

Haeger 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lava Glaze Vase

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Haeger 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lava Glaze Vase #4207 Brown & Cream Color Glaze good condition

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Mid-20th Century American Vases

Materials

Pottery

1970's Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vase By Rosenthal
1970's Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vase By Rosenthal

1970's Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vase By Rosenthal

By Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

1970's mid-century modern porcelain decorative vase by Rosenthal, in vintage original condition

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Mid-Century Scandinavian Sheepskin Wooden Stools
1970s Mid-Century Scandinavian Sheepskin Wooden Stools

1970s Mid-Century Scandinavian Sheepskin Wooden Stools

Located in Miami, FL

1970s mid-century Scandinavian 21.5"H stools, refinished and customized with New Zealand Shearling

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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

1970's Mid Century Modern Brass Toned Accent/ Side Table
1970's Mid Century Modern Brass Toned Accent/ Side Table

1970's Mid Century Modern Brass Toned Accent/ Side Table

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Mid Century Modern Brass Toned Accent/ Side Table. Beautiful form.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

1970's Mid Century Modern Stacked Chrome Balls Table Lamp
1970's Mid Century Modern Stacked Chrome Balls Table Lamp

1970's Mid Century Modern Stacked Chrome Balls Table Lamp

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Mid Century Modern Chrome Table Lamp. Lamp shade included. Beautiful modern lamp.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970's Mid Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar
1970's Mid Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar

1970's Mid Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Mid Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar. Top of globe opens to reveal interior storage

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

1970's Mid Century Modern Campaign style Dresser by Thomasville
1970's Mid Century Modern Campaign style Dresser by Thomasville

1970's Mid Century Modern Campaign style Dresser by Thomasville

By Thomasville

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Mid Century Modern 7 Drawer Campaign style Dresser by Thomasville. Beautiful hardware with a

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Vintage 1970s American Campaign Dressers

Materials

Wood

1970's Mid-Century Modern Burl-Wood Waterfall End Tables
1970's Mid-Century Modern Burl-Wood Waterfall End Tables

1970's Mid-Century Modern Burl-Wood Waterfall End Tables

Located in New York, NY

1970's Mid-Century Modern burlwood waterfall end tables with glass shelf and brass detail, fully

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Side Chairs
Pair 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Side Chairs

Pair 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Side Chairs

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair of 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite with Chrome Folding Side Chairs. Attractive pair of moder

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite

1970's Mid Century Storage Cabinet - Medium Tone Brown by Thomasville
1970's Mid Century Storage Cabinet - Medium Tone Brown by Thomasville

1970's Mid Century Storage Cabinet - Medium Tone Brown by Thomasville

By Thomasville

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Mid Century Storage Cabinet by Thomasville. Beautiful piece! 4 drawer, 1 adjustable shelf

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1970s Mid Century Signed Georges Briard Decorated Ceramic/Porcelain Serving Tray
1970s Mid Century Signed Georges Briard Decorated Ceramic/Porcelain Serving Tray

1970s Mid Century Signed Georges Briard Decorated Ceramic/Porcelain Serving Tray

By Georges Briard

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Mid Century Ceramic/ Porcelain Serving Tray Signed by Georges Briard. Beautifully decorated.

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Art Glass

1970's Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown "Flame" Chandelier by Mazzega
1970's Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown "Flame" Chandelier by Mazzega

1970's Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown "Flame" Chandelier by Mazzega

By Mazzega

Located in New York, NY

1970's Mid-Century Modern clear hand-blown glass "Flame" chandelier by Mazzega. the glass fits into

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored 4 Panel Large Room Dividing Screen
1970s Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored 4 Panel Large Room Dividing Screen

1970s Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored 4 Panel Large Room Dividing Screen

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored Large Room Dividing Screen. 4 panels, decorative mirror on

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...

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Glass

1970s Mid Century Molded Bent White Acrylic Lotus Petal Flower Table Lamp MINT!
1970s Mid Century Molded Bent White Acrylic Lotus Petal Flower Table Lamp MINT!

1970s Mid Century Molded Bent White Acrylic Lotus Petal Flower Table Lamp MINT!

By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

1970s Mid Century Molded Bent White Acrylic Lotus Petal Flower Table Lamp MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Lucite

Waterfall Mica Tiles 4' Long Coffee Table Bench 1970's Mid Century Modern MINT!
Waterfall Mica Tiles 4' Long Coffee Table Bench 1970's Mid Century Modern MINT!

Waterfall Mica Tiles 4' Long Coffee Table Bench 1970's Mid Century Modern MINT!

By Enrique Garcel, Anthony Springer 1

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Waterfall Mica Tiles 4' Long Coffee Table Bench 1970's Mid Century Modern MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Large 1970s Mid-Century Artisan Nude Female Form Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture
Large 1970s Mid-Century Artisan Nude Female Form Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture

Large 1970s Mid-Century Artisan Nude Female Form Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture

By William Conrad Severson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Late 60s or early 1970s Mid-Century Modern organic hand-carved standing abstract nude female form

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1970s Midcentury Round Wall Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
1970s Midcentury Round Wall Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten München

1970s Midcentury Round Wall Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten München

By Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Located in Morazzone, Varese

1970s Midcentury Round Wall Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten München Large round luxury wall

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

1970s Mid Century Modern Vintage Single Nightstand End Table
1970s Mid Century Modern Vintage Single Nightstand End Table

1970s Mid Century Modern Vintage Single Nightstand End Table

Located in Saddle River, NJ

1970s Mid Century Modern Vintage Single Nightstand End Table This sleek and stylish vintage single

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

1970's Mid Century Modern Laminate Dining Table
1970's Mid Century Modern Laminate Dining Table

1970's Mid Century Modern Laminate Dining Table

Located in Lake Worth, FL

code for a quote. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1970's

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Laminate, Wood

1970's Mid-Century Modern Hodges Mersman End Table
1970's Mid-Century Modern Hodges Mersman End Table

1970's Mid-Century Modern Hodges Mersman End Table

By Mersman

Located in Lake Worth, FL

1970's Mid Century Modern Hodges Mersman Oak & Smoked Glass Side End Table We also have the matching

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Smoked Glass, Oak

1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Metal Italian Ice Bucket
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Metal Italian Ice Bucket

1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Metal Italian Ice Bucket

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian ice bucket crafted from gilded metal. The bucket

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Metal Italian Ice Bucket
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Metal Italian Ice Bucket

1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Metal Italian Ice Bucket

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian ice bucket crafted from gilded metal. The bucket

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Metal

1970s Mid-Century Modern Copper and Steel Italian Table Lamp
1970s Mid-Century Modern Copper and Steel Italian Table Lamp

1970s Mid-Century Modern Copper and Steel Italian Table Lamp

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a 1970s Mid-Century Modern table lamp, crafted from copper and steel, designed and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Copper

1970s Mid-Century Modern White Lucite and Brass Italian Table Lamp
1970s Mid-Century Modern White Lucite and Brass Italian Table Lamp

1970s Mid-Century Modern White Lucite and Brass Italian Table Lamp

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Chic 1970s Mid-Century Modern White Lucite and Brass Italian Table Lamp Illuminate your space with

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair 1970's Mid Century 106" Brutalist Palm Tree Torcheres attrib. Maison Jansen
Pair 1970's Mid Century 106" Brutalist Palm Tree Torcheres attrib. Maison Jansen

Pair 1970's Mid Century 106" Brutalist Palm Tree Torcheres attrib. Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Amazing Pair French 1970's Mid Century Modern / Brutalist Life Size [106 inches high] Palm Tree

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

1970's Mid Century Ebony Square Occasional Table With Shelf
1970's Mid Century Ebony Square Occasional Table With Shelf

1970's Mid Century Ebony Square Occasional Table With Shelf

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1970’s Mid Century Ebony Square Occasional Table With Shelf. Good quality side table with a

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Vintage 1970s Side Tables

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Oak

1970s Mid Century Chrome Lounge Chairs Styled After Florence Knoll
1970s Mid Century Chrome Lounge Chairs Styled After Florence Knoll

1970s Mid Century Chrome Lounge Chairs Styled After Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

: • Classic 1970s mid-century modern design, styled after Knoll • Newly reupholstered blue fabric for a fresh

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

By Guzzini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Plexiglass Round Italian Ceiling Light
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Plexiglass Round Italian Ceiling Light

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Plexiglass Round Italian Ceiling Light

By Stilux, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Aci Castello, IT

. The fixture features a round design with a focus on geometric simplicity. The 1970s Mid-Century Modern

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Vase by Pierre Cardin
1970s Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Vase by Pierre Cardin

1970s Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Vase by Pierre Cardin

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Aci Castello, IT

representation of 1970s mid-century modern design. The piece features an abstract, sculptural form resembling a

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

1970s Mid-century Modern Mirror and Glass Italian Picture Frame
1970s Mid-century Modern Mirror and Glass Italian Picture Frame

1970s Mid-century Modern Mirror and Glass Italian Picture Frame

By Luigi Fontana

Located in Aci Castello, IT

1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Mirror and Glass Picture Frame Add a touch of 1970s Italian

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Glass, Mirror

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Black Painted Metal by Mascagni
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Black Painted Metal by Mascagni

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Black Painted Metal by Mascagni

By Umberto Mascagni

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a 1970s Mid-Century Modern tray designed and manufactured in Italy by Umberto Mascagni. The

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Metal, Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Purple Murano Glass Wall Sconce
1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Purple Murano Glass Wall Sconce

1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Purple Murano Glass Wall Sconce

By Mazzega

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A stunning 1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano glass wall sconce, a captivating blend of Italian

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Opalescent Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Opalescent Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega

Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Opalescent Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega

By Mazzega

Located in Aci Castello, IT

These are two 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces crafted by Mazzega, a renowned Italian

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1970s Mid Century Walnut Armchair
1970s Mid Century Walnut Armchair

1970s Mid Century Walnut Armchair

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century walnut chair designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This fantastic

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Table Lamp by Romeo Rega
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Table Lamp by Romeo Rega

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Table Lamp by Romeo Rega

By Romeo Rega

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Italian designer Romeo Rega is a sophisticated blend of

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Bamboo effect Brass and Lacquered Wood Italian Tray
1970s Mid-Century Modern Bamboo effect Brass and Lacquered Wood Italian Tray

1970s Mid-Century Modern Bamboo effect Brass and Lacquered Wood Italian Tray

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This exquisite 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian gallery tray seamlessly blends natural organic

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Orange Tall Murano Glass Vase
1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Orange Tall Murano Glass Vase

1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Orange Tall Murano Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a striking 1970s Mid-Century Modern tall Murano glass vase, a prime example of the bold

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Gold Murano Glass Italian Bowl
1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Gold Murano Glass Italian Bowl

1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Gold Murano Glass Italian Bowl

By Barovier

Located in Aci Castello, IT

-crafted in Venice in the Seventies. A striking testament to the glamour and creativity of the 1970s Mid

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Italian Adjustable Desk Lamp
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Italian Adjustable Desk Lamp

1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Italian Adjustable Desk Lamp

By Reggiani

Located in Aci Castello, IT

desk. The 1970s Mid-Century Modern gilt metal and black plastic Italian adjustable desk lamp

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Red faux leather armchair, 1970s mid-century style
Red faux leather armchair, 1970s mid-century style

Red faux leather armchair, 1970s mid-century style

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Poltrona in skai rosso, Condizioni:Buone Materiali: Skai, Metallo Epoca:1970

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Synthetic

Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Ivory Lacquered Metal Italian Table Lamps
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Ivory Lacquered Metal Italian Table Lamps

Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Ivory Lacquered Metal Italian Table Lamps

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern set of Italian table lamps, in the manner of Tommaso Barbi, exudes

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated and Mirrored Glass Tray by Tommaso Barbi
1970s Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated and Mirrored Glass Tray by Tommaso Barbi

1970s Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated and Mirrored Glass Tray by Tommaso Barbi

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern tray is an exquisite example of Italian glamour designed by the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Four 1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Petal Wall Sconces by La Murrina
Four 1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Petal Wall Sconces by La Murrina

Four 1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Petal Wall Sconces by La Murrina

By La Murrina

Located in Aci Castello, IT

These four wall sconces are exquisite examples of 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian lighting

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoise Lucite Round Tray by Guzzini
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoise Lucite Round Tray by Guzzini

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoise Lucite Round Tray by Guzzini

By Guzzini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Round Tray by Guzzini is a stunning example of Italian design from

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Silver

Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Brown Petal Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Brown Petal Murano Glass Wall Sconces

Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Brown Petal Murano Glass Wall Sconces

By La Murrina

Located in Aci Castello, IT

These two 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces showcase a stunning petal-like design crafted from

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

An Iconic 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wood Mirror by Gianfranco Frattini
An Iconic 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wood Mirror by Gianfranco Frattini

An Iconic 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wood Mirror by Gianfranco Frattini

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

environment. An iconic 1970s mid-century modern wood mirror by Gianfranco Frattini is a statement piece that

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

1970s Mid Century Maple & Walnut Dresser
1970s Mid Century Maple & Walnut Dresser

1970s Mid Century Maple & Walnut Dresser

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century maple and walnut dresser was designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Maple, Walnut

1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa
1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa

1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century chrome & leather sofa designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

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1970s Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1970s mid century for your home. A 1970s mid century — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 60548 variations of the antique or vintage 1970s mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1970s mid century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each 1970s mid century bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, De Sede and Gaetano Sciolari each produced at least one beautiful 1970s mid century that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1970s Mid Century?

A 1970s mid century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,366, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $475,000.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 1970s Mid Century
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.