Alma Castilian Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alma Castilian Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk This desk measures: 78 wide x 38 deep
Leather, Walnut
$9,995 / set
H 29.25 in W 78 in D 38 in
MCM Alma Castilian Series Walnut Credenza & Executive Desk Leather Work Surface
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Topeka, KS
by Alma Desk Company each composed of walnut frames, straight tapered cylindrical legs, & the
Leather, Walnut
$4,500
H 29 in W 72.25 in D 42.5 in
Expertly Restored-Mid-Century Modern "Skulptura" Boomerang Desk by Alma Desk Co.
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century Modern Skulptura boomerang desk by Alma Desk Co. showcases the sculptural, space
Steel
Alma Castilian Line Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern credenza made in Highpoint, North Carolina by the Alma Desk Company
Walnut
Alma Mid Century Brass and Walnut File Credenza
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alma Mid Century Brass and Walnut File Credenza This credenza measures: 54.5 wide x 18 deep x
Brass
$1,250
H 31.5 in W 31.75 in D 18 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet w/ Chrome Legs
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Century Modern walnut cabinet by Alma Desk Co. showcases a clean, architectural silhouette that reflects
Chrome
Vintage MCM Alma Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Vintage MCM executive desk. Made by the iconic Alma group. Beautiful walnut frame in a
Walnut
Alma Castilian Line Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alma Castilian Line Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 83.5 wide x 40.25 deep x
Walnut
Alma Furniture Sculptural Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Very rare Skulptura desk by Alma. Stunning sculptural executive desk with x base and wood grain
Walnut
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk by Alma
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Amazing Mid-Century Modern executive desk by the Alma Desk Company. Desk features unique, curved
Walnut
Alma Castilian Line Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alma Castilian Line Mid Century Walnut Credenza This credenza measures: 77 wide x 21 deep x 28.5
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Castillian Alma
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Castillian Alma Executive Desk - a pinnacle of mid-century modern design that
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut "Castillian" Executive Desk by Alma
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fantastic mid-century walnut “Castillian” executive desk by Alma made in the United States, circa
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Alma Castilian Walnut Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern walnut and mahogany executive desk. American made by Alma, from their “Castilian
Walnut
Midcentury Walnut Credenza by The Alma Furniture Company
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
a midcentury credenza, very well constructed designed by the Alma Furniture and Desk company, High
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Armchairs by Alma, Set of 2
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Denver, CO
original pair, sourced together. Excellent upholstered frame construction with solid Walnut exposed frame
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 28.75 in W 77.75 in D 21 in
Vintage 1960's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza from Castillion Line by Alma
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Stunning Mid-Century Modern credenza made in Highpoint, North Carolina by the Alma Desk Company
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Alma furniture floating walnut desk Super rare floating desk with finished back. Walnut with
Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Armchairs by the ALMA Desk Company after Risom
By Jens Risom, Alma Desk Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury architectural design armchairs by ALMA. Chic two-tone upholstery color way
Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 62 in D 78 in
American Modern Walnut & Mahogany Executive Desk with Return, Alma Desk Company
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Hollywood, FL
The rectangular top and return with dark walnut banding and central mahogany top, above a woven
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features ...
Sheepskin, Oak
$1,949Sale Price|35% Off
H 26.25 in W 72 in D 20 in
1960's Midcentury Jens Risom Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An exceptional midcentury walnut file cabinet/credenza by iconic designer Jens Risom, circa 1960s, manufactured in the USA. This absolutely stunning piece features gorgeous walnut, s...
Chrome
$1,295 / item
H 13.5 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Handmade Brass & Opal Glass Wall Sconce, Edie by Lightmaker Studio
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
*Our products are currently duty-free to the US under USMCA* Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall s...
Brass
Paavo Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp, Wicker Willow
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 9602 floor lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat” was designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the Hotel Aulanko. Characterised by its elegant and airy lampshade and rattan-covered stem, ...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$654Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$2,200 / set
H 40.16 in W 27.76 in D 29.53 in
Arne Wahl Iversen Armchair with Ottoman in Teak and Camel Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, lounge chair with ottoman, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s. A lounge set by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, characteristic for its clean-lined design and...
Leather, Teak
$1,712Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
$1,870 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Davis Allen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 65.25 wide x 32.25 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches All pieces of furniture can...
Chrome
Mid-Century Walnut and Burl Wood Executive Desk by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning mid-century modern executive desk, expertly crafted by Stow Davis in the 1960s in the United States. This piece showcases a beautiful burl wood top, elegantly wrapped in r...
Brass
$10,500
H 28.5 in W 86 in D 34 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
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, Rosewood
Odyssey Bench in Natural Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Artfully balanced and handcrafted, this bench pairs a lightweight aesthetic with solid construction. The rectangular cushion rests atop a sculptural wood base with elegant, sloping c...
Velvet, Walnut
Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
This mid-century teak desk exemplifies classic Scandinavian design, offering a harmonious blend of elegance, functionality, and craftsmanship. Its clean lines and refined proportions...
Teak
Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.
Oak
$12,500 / set
H 28.5 in W 80 in D 40 in
American Mid-Century Maple Executive Desk with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century rosewood large executive desk with pull out shelves on top resting on 2 drawer units over a Pair of aluminum pedestal bases (HERBERT HIRCHE-Christian Holzäpfel KG) Germa...
Wood
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.