Custom Capitone "Carmen" Tufted Red Velvet Sofa by Adesso Imports
By Adesso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the sofa is tufted, even the back. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in other colors.
Velvet
$10,400 / item
Custom Grey Velvet Tufted Sofa by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa upholstered in grey brussels velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can
Velvet
$8,800 / item
Large Custom Round Brass Mirror by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large custom 5-foot round brass mirror. Handmade in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in
Brass
Large Custom Round Copper Mirror by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large custom 5-foot copper mirror with side brackets. Handmade in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports
Copper
Custom Grey Velvet Tufted Sofa by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa upholstered in grey brussels velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can
Velvet
Pair of Custom Round Nickel Mirrors by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adesso Imports. Can be done in different shapes, sizes and finishes.
Nickel
Custom Walnut Wood Round Bar Stools by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Adesso Imports. Can be made in different sizes and woods.
Wood
Custom Midcentury Style Curved Walnut Desk by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different woods and colors.
Walnut
Custom Midcentury Style Dark Oak Nightstand by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and decorative pull. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes, wood and
Oak
Tall Rectangular Brass Mirror with Loop Detail by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes and finishes.
Brass
Tall Custom Brass Etagere with Glass Shelves by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adesso Imports. Can be made in custom size and finish. Priced individually, not as a pair.
Brass
Custom Rectangular Rosewood and Glass Coffee Table by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
screws. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes and finishes. Priced
Metal
Custom Capitone "Carmen" Tufted Green Velvet Sofa by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the sofa is tufted, even the back. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be made in different
Velvet
Custom Mid-Century Style Geometric Wood Room Divider by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century geometric wood room divider. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Custom sizing and
Mahogany
Milano Custom Metal Bench with Beige Leather Seat by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milano custom metal bench made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Shown in steel with beige leather
Metal, Steel
Custom Midcentury Style Walnut Nightstands with Three Drawers by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes and wood.
Walnut
Custom Midcentury Style Brass, Black & White Metal Chandelier by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes, configurations and colors.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Custom Walnut Armchairs in Ivory Boucle by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adesso Imports. Can be done in different woods, finishes and fabrics.
Bouclé, Walnut
Custom Brass and Black Metal Midcentury Style Desk Lamp by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom midcentury style desk lamp with brass shade and black metal base by Adesso Imports.
Metal, Brass
Custom Midcentury Style Rectangular Black Oak Dining Table by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different woods, finishes and sizes.
Oak
Custom Large Rectangular Rosewood and Glass Coffee Table by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decorative metal screws. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes and finishes.
Metal
Pair of Custom Small White Metal Midcentury Style Sconces by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom small white metal midcentury style sconces by Adesso Imports. Can be done in
Metal, Brass
Custom Tufted Grey Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa with handmade brass base in grey velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports
Brass
Custom Tufted Pink Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa with handmade brass base, in apricot pink velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso
Brass
Custom Tufted Blue Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa with handmade brass base in blue velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports
Brass
Custom Walnut Midcentury Style Armchairs in Black Sheepskin by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstery and decorative toggle. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different colors and
Sheepskin, Walnut
Custom Midcentury Style Walnut Sideboard with Curved Leg by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
end and three drawers in the middle. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different
Walnut
Pair of Custom 1960s Style Wood and Velvet Armchairs by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports.
Brass
Pair of Custom Brass Double Head Midcentury Style Sconces by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom brass double head midcentury style sconces by Adesso Imports. Can be hung vertically
Brass
Custom 6 Arm Black Metal & Brass Midcentury Style Chandelier by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom midcentury style chandelier with brass frame and six arms with black metal shades by Adesso
Metal, Brass
Pair of Custom Metal Double Head Midcentury Style Sconces by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom brass & white metal double head midcentury style sconces by Adesso Imports. Can be
Brass, Metal
Custom Walnut Rectangular Pedestal Dining Table with Brass Leg by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles by Adesso Import. Measures: end depth 34" Base 27" x 45".
Brass
Custom Midcentury Style Walnut Sideboard with Curved Leg by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes, woods and configurations.
Walnut
Pair of Large Custom 1960s Italian Style Walnut Nightstands by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawers. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different finishes and sizes.
Walnut
Custom Brass and Black Table Lamp with Ivory Linen Shade by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom table lamp with brass and black wood base with ivory linen shade by Adesso Imports.
Metal, Brass
Custom Midcentury Style Metal and Ivory Chaise Lounge Chair by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different colors and finishes.
Metal
Custom Walnut Midcentury Style Coffee Table with Glass Top by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes, woods and finishes.
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Custom Black Metal Cone Midcentury Style Sconces by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom brass & black metal cone midcentury style sconces by Adesso Imports. Can be hung
Metal, Brass
Pair of Custom Brass and White Metal Midcentury Style Sconces by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom brass and white metal midcentury style sconces by Adesso Imports. Can be done in
Metal, Brass
Custom Tufted Aqua Blue Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa with handmade brass base in aqua blue velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso
Brass
Custom Tufted Charcoal Brown Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa with handmade brass base in charcoal brown velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso
Brass
Custom Midcentury Style Brass Chandelier with Clear Glass Balls by Adesso Import
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inner ring of textured clear glass balls by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes and finishes.
Brass
Pair of Custom Pink Silk Velvet Tufted Lounge Chairs by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different colors and fabrics. Sale price for floor model only
Velvet, Wood
Custom Midcentury Style Teak Sideboard with Black Metal Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
latch doors with one adjustable shelf. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different
Metal
Custom Brass Coffee Table with Green Reverse Painted Glass Top by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom brass coffee table with green reversed painted glass top. Handmade in Los Angeles by Adesso
Brass
Custom Iron Bar Stools with Red Leather Seats by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom iron bar stools with red leather seats. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Bar height
Iron
Custom Brass Coffee Table with Blue Reverse Painted Glass Top by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adesso Imports. Can be done in many colors and finishes.
Brass
Custom MidCentury Style Curved Pink Velvet Sofa with Brass Legs by Adesso Import
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes and colors.
Brass
Custom Black & White Metal Mid Century Style Arch Floor Lamp By Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
base with brass details by Adesso Imports. Base is 10" dia Shade height: 46"
Metal, Brass
Pair of Custom 1960s Style Wood and Silk Velvet Armchairs by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different colors, fabrics and finishes.
Brass
Pair of Custom Brass and Black Metal Mid-Century Style Sconces by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom brass and black metal mid-century style sconces by Adesso Imports. Can be done in
Metal, Brass
Custom Brass Coffee Table with Pink Reverse Painted Glass Top by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rings. Handmade in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in other colors and finishes.
Brass
Pair of Custom 1960s Style Black Metal Chairs in Grey Alpaca by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports.
Metal
Custom Purple Velvet Sectional Sofa with Maple Wood Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes, colors and fabrics. Measures
Velvet, Maple
Custom Half Silver Half Apricot Round Mirror with Copper Frame by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be hung with line horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Can be done in
Copper
Custom 1960s Italian Style Velvet Sofa or Bench with Brass Base by Adesso Import
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes, fabrics and colors.
Brass
Custom 1960s Italian Style Velvet Sofa or Bench with Brass Base by Adesso Import
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different colors, fabrics and finishes.
Brass
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.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.