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Mid-Century Modern Black w/ Marble Grey Veined Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Mid-Century Modern style ashtray made of carved black marble featuring subtle gray
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Tall Green Art Glass Bottle Vase
Located in New York, NY
20th century Mid-Century Modern emerald colored green art glass bottle or vase done in a raised
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Four Drawer Dresser Finger Pulls Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist style 20th century Mid-Century Modern mahogany dresser featuring dovetailed joints and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Burled Walnut Dresser 4 Drawers + Shelves
Located in New York, NY
20th century Mid-Century Modern dresser. The two doors open up to reveal two drawers and interior
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Walnut
Jaques Adnet Style Magazine Rack, Mid-20th Century
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Jaques Adnet style magazine rack, mid-20th century.
Mid-Century Modern wrought Iron Faux bamboo
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Mid-20th Century English Magazine Racks and Stands
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Iron
Mid-Century Modern Steel Bank Vault Door Set w/ Sides
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Modern style three piece brushed steel door and side panel set. From
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Porcelain Sky Blue Bath Sink by Rheem
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Modern light blue wall sink with the original nickel plated hardware
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stone Sinks
Materials
Ceramic
NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel 6 Arm Brass Chandelier Mid-Century Modern Late 20th C
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern brass chandelier from the 39th and 31st floors of the NYC
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Late 20th Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
European Midcentury Cubist Painting 'Nude' by Koroly Glonczy, Hungary, 1957
By Koroly Glonczy
Located in New York, NY
and contemporary art. European 20th century, Mid-Century Modern.
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Vintage 1950s Hungarian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 20 in. W 15.75 in. D .1 in.
Rare Mid-Century Chandelier with Blown Glass Spirals and Balls
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare circa mid-20th century Mid-Century Modern style metal and glass chandelier with blown
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rustic Wooden Chair, 19/20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Robust; Rural; wood; chair; side chair; 19th century; 20th Century; Mid-Century Modern;
A
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Robust Wooden Chair, 19/20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Robust; wood; chair; side chair; 19th century; 20th century; mid-century modern;
A rustic
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Chairs
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Wood
Abstract Stoneware Ceramic Vase or Flower Pot Sculpture by Jean Linard La Borne
By Jean Linard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Linard
Original and elegant abstract ceramic flower pot.
20th century Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.67 in. W 7.88 in. D 7.88 in.
NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Mid-Century Modern Flushmount Dish Light
Located in New York, NY
20th century Mid-Century Modern dish light with pin striped glass. The metal rim has slits which
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Fornasetti "Liberia" Fabric Panel Framed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 20th century Mid-Century Modern style Piero Fornasetti "Liberia" fabric panel depicting a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
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Fabric, Wood
Vintage Royal Dux Porcelain Figurine Lady with Doves, Bohemia 1960s
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very beautiful Royal Dux Bohemia porcelain sculpture, mid-20th century, mid-century modern period
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Vintage 1960s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Curved Rocking Chair, 19/20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Robust; wood; side chair; 19th century; 20th Century; Mid-Century Modern; Rocking Chair
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
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Wood
Dining Chairs with Cane Circle Backs, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining Chairs; Cane Circle Back; Wood; 20th Century; Mid-Century Modern; Sculptural; Cane Work
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Wood
1970s Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Oversized Cognac Lounge Armchairs
By Roche Bobois
Located in Birmingham, AL
A pair of late 20th century mid-century modern French oversized patinated cognac leather lounge
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Scandinavian Blue and Grey Ceramic Table Lamp Per Linnemann for Palshus Design
By Per Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
with elegant blue and grey ceramic glazes colors.
20th century Mid-Century Modern decorative
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Ceramic
H 10.63 in. W 4.34 in. D 4.34 in.
Rare Italian Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder, in the Style of Lino Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Catania, IT
20Th Century, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Italian hand hammered
Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder, in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
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Silver Plate
H 12.6 in. W 9.5 in. D 3.9 in.
Silvio Giovenetti '20th c.' MCM Abstract Acid Etched Stainless Steel, circa 1971
By Silvio Giovenetti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Silvio Giovenetti (20th century) Mid-Century Modern abstract acid etched stainless steel, circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Steel
H 32 in. W 44 in. D 3 in.
Brutalist Solid Pine Bedside Tables, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Century; Mid-Century Modern;
Solid pinewood bedside tables, inspired by the iconic Charlotte Perriand
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Pine
Monumental Karl Springer Style Waterfall Bench or Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
20th century Mid-Century Modern monumental waterfall bench seat, coffee cocktail table, or console
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Brass
Beautiful Vintage Wall Plate Rosenthal Studio Linie Line, Germany, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Bastogne, BE
for sale from the 20th century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th century. Mid-Century
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Porcelain
Tronetto Armchairs by Luigi Origlia, Italy, 1990s
By Luigi Origlia, Origlia Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Luigi Origilia; Italian Design; 1990s; Modern; Origlia Italy; dining chairs; late 20th century; Mid
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1990s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Plastic, Wood
Fine Set of 8 Vintage Asian Style Dining Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
chairs H. 40",W. 19 1/4", Depth 20", seat H. 21"
armchairs H. 40 1/2", W. 21 1/2", Depth 22", seat H. 21
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Very Comfortable Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric
Burnt Orange Wide Wale Brushed Corduroy Tub Barrel Chair Schuford for Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
for your mid-century modern style room. But…this chair is so versatile…it would be wonderful in any
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
H 25.5 in. W 28.25 in. D 31.5 in.
Burl & Smoked Glass Extendable Dining Table by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Burl & smoked glass extendable dining table by Century Furniture. This table is a show stopper for
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Glass, Wood
Modern White Leather Swivel Armchair
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Century Furniture modern contemporary adjustable white leather upholstered swivel office armchair
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Low Slung Lounge Chair by Century Furniture Company
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco Revival low slung lounge chair with cream lacquer frame, brass feet, and upholstered seat and back. The chair is in very good condition, showing only light cosmetic we...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Chin Hua Display Cabinet by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua display cabinet by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
Raymond K. Sobota started
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Burl
Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great pair of barrel chairs in a very cool batik fabric. These chairs are classic lounge chairs with generous proportions and walnut legs with casters.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Cotton
H 29.5 in. W 27.5 in. D 30 in.
Decorative Brass Headboard, Mid-20th Century, Italian Modern
Located in London, GB
Decorative brass headboard, mid-20th century, Italian.
Attractive piece with nice worn vintage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass
Mid-20th Century Modern Walnut Armchair by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Charleston, SC
This mid-century modern Gunlocke armchair feature solid wood construction, sculpted walnut armrests
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Pair Mid-Century Modern Martinsville Walnut Burl & Mirror Credenzas 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A matching pair of Mid-Century Modern credenzas by Martinsville of America offer walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Mirror, Walnut
H 31 in. W 50 in. D 14.75 in.
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Rattan Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
A midcentury, possibly Italian organic modern sofa in handcrafted rattan. Strong and sturdy woven
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
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Rattan, Wood, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Modern Decorative Vase / Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th century modern art deco style heart shape top decorative piece / vase. The piece is in
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Mid-20th Century North American Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Rio Vista, CA
designed by James Mont these chairs epitomize his over the top dramatic mid-century modern style with an
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-Century Modern sofa. Perfect for adding a unique look to any living room. Please confirm item location
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Mid-Century Modern vanity features two drawers, brass accents, and a pair of large
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice mid-century dresser with wicker accent panels. Top doors open to reveal shelving and five
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Wicker, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect for any home office or study, this beautiful Mid-Century Modern desk shows off a rich
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This attractive vintage modern sofa boasts a single overstuffed cushion covered in a plush royal
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Wood
Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Modern White Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sheepskin chairs attributed to Arne Norell, Sweden from the mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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Sheepskin, Birch
H 32.68 in. W 28.35 in. D 29.53 in.
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large Mid-Century Modern combines rich woodgrain and quality materials with tambour doors that
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Traveling Trunk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A zinc clad traveling trunk, mid-20th century. Wide black metal bindings, brass plated studs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
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Brass, Zinc
Mid-20th Century Traveling Trunk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A zinc clad traveling trunk, Mid-20th Century. Wide black metal bindings, brass plated studs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
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Brass, Zinc
Mid-Century Modern Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Radiant teak wood grain and an understated design make this vintage credenza an elegant addition to any interior. Sliding doors reveal spacious shelving for organization. Please conf...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Teak
Mid-Century Modern Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With two large globes and a connecting strip of wood, this vintage pendant is a Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury credenza. Book-matched woodgrain across the front of the piece. Ebonized legs. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Wood
Armchair, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Armchair with ebonized frame and newly upholstered seat and backrest in grey velvet.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Modern Style Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian modern style runner handmade during the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
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Wool
Multifunctional Table, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Coffee table with oval table top and conical legs and x-shaped brace. By extending the table top and inserting a center piece (black), it can be converted into a dining table. Dimens...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table. Rather than your common long and narrow coffee table, this
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern cabinet offers generous storage and organization with its many drawers and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and brilliant mid-20th century Turkish rug with four large stylized floral medallions woven
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
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Wool
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern dresser features a radiant rosewood woodgrain, a minimal and sturdy design
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak Mid-Century Modern dresser that are sure to bring timeless style to any bedroom. Minimal
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
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20th Century Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 20th century mid century modern you’re looking for. A 20th century mid century modern — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Find 150968 options for an antique or vintage 20th century mid century modern now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the 20th century mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 20th century mid century modern bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 20th century mid century modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Herman Miller and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 20th Century Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a 20th century mid century modern start at $1 and top out at $881,721 with the average selling for $2,101.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests. The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About 20th Century Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most 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.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
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