$6,900
H 27 in W 117.5 in D 34.5 in
Adrian Pearsall 10.5ft. Sofa/Daybed with built-in Travertine Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
Adrian Pearsall designed this sofa/daybed for Craft Associates. It's 117.5' long and has Italian
Marble
$8,895
H 32.5 in W 108 in D 33 in
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$14,960Sale Price|24% Off
H 29 in W 123 in D 33 in
Rare Adrian Pearsall Sofa with End Tables Displayed at Habitat 67, Expo 67
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
A special edition of a couch designed by Adrian Pearsall for Cimons, Canada and displayed at
Travertine, Wrought Iron
$2,400
H 21 in W 31 in D 22 in
Organic Shape Solid Oiled Walnut Base Travertine Terrazzo Top End Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Travertine top walnut base side or end table on wheels.
Travertine
$3,400
H 20 in W 32 in D 22 in
Unusual Trapezoid Travertine Terrazzo Top Oiled Walnut Base End Side Table MINT
By Harvey Probber, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual Trapezoid Travertine Terrazzo Top Oiled Walnut Base End Side Table MINT!
Travertine
$24,400 / set
H 31.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Preview Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé C.1990
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
sconces John Keal for Brown Saltman side table with Italian Travertine top Adrian Pearsall walnut side
Bouclé, Upholstery
Rare Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables Built In
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Washington, DC
Adrian Pearsall sofa designed with built-in Italian travertine side tables. New foam and faux
Travertine
Walnut Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Walnut travertine topped round end or side table. Excellent restored condition.
Travertine
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Travertine and Walnut Platform Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century travertine and walnut platform sofa The sofa measures: 125 wide x 30
Travertine
Adrian Pearsall Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Adrian Pearsall sofa in original fabric. This very sculptural sofa floats on a walnut base and
Travertine
Sold
H 28.75 in W 123.5 in L 28.75 in
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Platform Sofa with Travertine Side End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall midcentury platform sofa with travertine side end tables This sofa is 123.5 wide
Travertine
Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables
By Craft, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Washington, DC
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall sofa with built in travertine side tables. Amazing Mid-Century design
Travertine, Steel
American Mid Century Walnut & Travertine Jacks Cocktail Table Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculpted walnut wood base with round 1" thick Italian travertine top, that sits on the
Travertine
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Built-In Travertine Side Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Adrian Pearsall sofa with built-in travertine side tables. In good vintage condition with signs of
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine End Table Inserts
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hudson, NY
travertine end table inserts.
Travertine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 125.99 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berlin, DE
New upholstered in Mark Alexander fabric is this extravagant Pearsall sofa with built in travertine
Travertine
Sold
H 26.5 in W 142 in D 31 in
Mint Condition Adrian Pearsall XL Floating Sofa Built-In Travertine End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space
Travertine
Sold
H 12 in W 114 in D 33 in
Vintage Adrian Pearsall Style Daybed with Custom Brazilian Cowhide Cushion
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Vintage Adrian Pearsall style walnut and travertine daybed sofa with custom Brazilian ivory cowhide
Travertine
Sold
H 25 in W 127 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofa XL Travertine Marble End Tables 889-S
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space
Travertine
Sold
H 30 in W 144 in D 37 in
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Top Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall sofa with travertine top side tables for Craft Associates.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 14 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of MidCentury Adrian Pearsall Cube Pedestal Tables in Walnut and Travertine
By Paul McCobb, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of walnut and travertine pedestal side tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Travertine
Sold
H 26.5 in W 127 in D 31 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates X-Long Brown Sofa with Marble End Tables 889-S
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
! Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with built-in travertine marble end
Travertine
Mid Century Long Surf Board Style Travertine Stone Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage sleek coffee table made of walnut base and Travertine stone top in excellent vintage
Travertine
Unusual Trapezoid Travertine Terrazzo Top Walnut Base End Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern travertine top end table stand.
Travertine
1950s Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, for Craft Associates
Located in London, England
Roman travertine. Re-upholstered in off-white fabric. Model illustrated in Craft Associates
Travertine
Midcentury Travertine Coffee Table after Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage walnut coffee table in the style of Adrian Pearsall features a vintage travertine top
Travertine
Sold
H 25 in W 127 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sofa XL Travertine Marble End Tables 889-S
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space
Travertine
Pair of Lane American Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Round Travertine End Tables
By Lane Furniture, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Bainbridge, NY
for transport. With original metal floor glides. Adrian Pearsall style. Small footprint. Top base 16 D
Travertine
Organic Travertine Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsal
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mid century modern coffee table features an organically shaped top in travertine. The walnut
Travertine
Marble Top Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, CA
This architectural coffee table was designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The table
Travertine
Adrian Pearsall Sofa With Marble Side Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing walnut base sofa by Adrian Pearsall with Italian Travertine marble. Newly reupholstered.
Walnut, Linen
Mid-Century Sofa with Travertine Side Tables by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
Adrian Pearsall pulled out all the stops when he designed this stunning Mid-Century sofa, for Craft
Travertine
Adrian Pearsall Daybed Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New London, CT
Atomic age inspired Pearsall daybed with travertine marble side tables. Professionally-refinished
Travertine
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$3,450 / set
H 27.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Night Stands with Bookshelves for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Walnut
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Discover the allure of French craftsmanship with this charming and compact oak buffet from the 1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the ...
Oak
$7,751Sale Price|25% Off
H 13 in W 51.19 in D 24.41 in
Roger Capron Signed Ceramic Coffee Table, Moribana decor, circa 1974, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Roger Capron Tk1 coffee table, Moribana decor, circa 1974, France. 4 cylindrical oak feet plywood and enameled white and brown ceramic tiles, leaf and herb decor. Signed R...
Sandstone
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
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.