'Cat' by Harry Gordon, Poster Dresses Ltd, London, England, 1968
Located in London, GB
1st edition 1968. 'Poster Dress - Eye', a disposable paper dress screen printed tissue, wood pulp and rayon mesh, with internal 'Poster Dresses' label, in the original packaging, wit...
Paper
'Eye' Poster Dress by Harry Gordon, Poster Dresses Ltd. London, England
Located in London, GB
1st edition 1968. 'Poster Dress - Eye', a disposable paper dress screen printed tissue, wood pulp and rayon mesh, with internal 'Poster Dresses' label, in the original packaging, wit...
Paper
Stilnovo small clamp table light. Italy c1950
Located in London, GB
1950s small clamp light. Italian mid-century Re wired.
Brass
Mid-Century travertine and walnut burr coffee table. Italy c1970
Located in London, GB
Travertine and walnut burr wood coffee table. Italy c1970 Lovely quality 1970s Italian mid-century table
Travertine
$1,494 / item
Organic, Asymmetric Brass Frame Mirror (Small)
Located in London, GB
Contemporary curved organic mirror with brass frame. The design is the Italian brass frame mirror style of the 1950s but with a modern organic form. Three sizes available: Large -...
Brass
$2,037 / item
Organic, Asymmetric Brass Frame Mirror (Large)
Located in London, GB
Contemporary curved organic mirror with brass frame. The design is the Italian brass frame mirror style of the 1950s but with a modern organic form. Size here in this listing. Lar...
Brass
'Viscontea' chandelier by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy c1960
By Flos
Located in London, GB
Original 'Viscontea' chandelier from Italy. Flos c1960 By the Castiglioni brothers. Flos 1960 Lovely warm patina to the resin. Overall in really very good condition There is a...
Metal
Black "Dilly Dally" vanity by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Italy c1968
Located in London, GB
Original vanity table, model 'Dilly Dally' designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Italy c1968. Upholstered in original black skai leather. Comprises a chair on castors which...
Mirror, Acrylic
Gio Ponti style, marble and brass 1950s side table
Located in London, GB
Elegant marble topped coffee table. Lovely brass patina on the legs. Marble in fantastic condition.
Marble, Brass
'Viscontea' chandelier by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy c1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in London, GB
Original 'Viscontea' chandelier from Italy. By the Castiglioni brothers. Flos c1960 Lovely warm patina to the resin. Overall in really very good condition small damage to area ...
Resin
Gae Aulenti table lamp for Vistosi Italy c1970
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Gae Aulenti for Vistosi table lamp. Italy c1970 The glass shade can be tilted. 4 bulb holders. Two switches allows for 3 bulbs inside shade to be lit. Or, one bulb at the top of t...
Glass
Original Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina armchairs. Model 877 Italy c1959
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in London, GB
Wonderfully restored pair of Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina armchairs Model 877 Italy c1959 Large and very, very comfortable armchairs. Completely restored. Green velvet and walnut.
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery, Walnut
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 414' Chairs in black stitched Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab' chairs. Model no 414. Stitched black leather. Zips onto a metal frame. In very good condition. Leather, stitching and zips on these chairs are all ...
Metal
Willy Rizzo Brushed steel and tinted glass desk. Italy c1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
Superb Willy Rizzo brushed steel, chrome and tinted glass desk. Italy c1950
Steel, Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti, Plona Armchair for Anonima Castelli, c1970
Located in London, GB
Plona chair in clear acrylic. Structurally sound, some surface scratches
Aluminum, Chrome
Plona chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, brown acyrlic
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in London, GB
Plona chairs by Giancarlo Piertti for Castelli. Italy c1970 Structurally sound.. Some surface marks / scratches.
Aluminum, Chrome
Giuseppe Ostuni articulated floor lamp for O-Luce. Italy c1950
By O-Luce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in London, GB
Guiseppe Ostuni for O-Luce floor lamp. Brass, marble, parchment shade. Fully rewired and tested.
Marble, Brass
Rare Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce lucite shade adjustable floor lamp Italy c1950
By O-Luce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in London, GB
Guiseppe Ostuni for O-Luce floor lamp. Italy c1950 Three articulated stems with adjustable heights. Switch to each shade. Marble base.
Marble, Brass
Pair of Gae Aulenti 'Neverrino' table lamps for Vistosi. Italy c1960
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Lovely pair of Gae Aulenti table lights for Vistosi, Italy c1960 Also available in the same glass, a larger table light a small pendant light and a plafonnier.
Metal
Venini Chandelier, Murano Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Beautiful original Venini, Murano smooth tubes of crystal glass Three layers with differing glass tube sizes Stunning green and yellow colour combination.
Metal
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Rare chandelier c1950
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Very rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier. Italy c1950 Twelve candelabra style arms and one downlighter with thick glass lense. Elegant and very rare.
Brass
Angelo Mangiarotti marble side tables 'Eros' for Skipper
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in London, GB
Angelo Mangiarotti side tables for Skipper 72cm (h) x 54cm x 43cm 41cm (h) x 54cm x 42cm
Marble
$18,159 / item
Extra Large Concave Blue Mirror Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Concave tinted glass. Similar to Anish Kapoor sculptures. Thermoformed and mirrored, hand polished. Mounted on a brass structure. Available in blue (as pictured), green, pink go...
Brass
Venini, Murano, Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa c1960
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 'Poliedri' chandelier designed by Tobia Scarpa for Venini, Murano in the 1960s The clear glass Poliedri pieces create a lovely soft diffused light.
Metal
Rare Counterbalance chandelier by Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte c1954
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Rare counter balance light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Model 2260 Exquisite design; and quality by the Fontana Arte company. Italy 1950s All original paintwork. The light ha...
Brass
Large variant of Venini Poliedri' set of four wall lights. c1960
By Seguso
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 Large variant of Venini Poliedri' wall lights. Hand blown Murano glass Lovely warm amber coloured slightly iridescent glass. The condition is fantastic. Each light has be...
Metal
Art Deco style dry bar by Gio Frigerio Italy c1960
By Giorgio Frigo, Frigerio Di Desio
Located in London, GB
Rare cylindrical bar with geometric motif. by Gio Frigerio. Italy c1960 Door swivels open to reveal two glass shelves and a bottle holding compartment. Bar has been re waxed and po...
Wood, Birch
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte model 1537 wall lights Italy c1950
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte wall lights. Model 1537 Nickelled brass and satin glass
Brass, Nickel
Minimalist Desk Produced by Sormani Cherry Wood and Metal, c 1950
By Sormani
Located in London, GB
Minimalist desk by Sormani Cherry wood and metal. Two drawer
Metal
French Mid Century Brass Floor Lamp c1960
Located in London, GB
Brass floor lamp with shade. France c1960
Brass
$4,617 / set
Andy Warhol, Brillo Box pouf. Quinze & Milan
By Andy Warhol, Quinze and Milan
Located in London, GB
Andy Warhol 1928–1987 Brillo Box pouf by Quinze & Milan 2013 transfer-printed foam rubber 16 h × 15½ w × 15½ d in (41 × 39 × 39 cm) Designed as a collaboration between Quinze & Mila...
Rubber
Articulated Stilnovo wall light. Italy c1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s articulated wall light made by Stilnovo, Italy c1950s Original paintwork. Structualy sound. Fully functional, re wired
Brass
Ottoman in wool boucle, wood and brass
Located in London, GB
Ottoman in wool boucle, beech wood and brass
Brass
Champagne chair by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Formes Nouvelles, circa 1962
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in London, GB
Moulded Lucite with leather cushion on sprung auto return revolving aluminium base. France c1960s Leather cushion has been re made
Aluminum
$3,259 / set
Pair wool boucle stools
Located in London, GB
Pair wool boucle and beech wood footstools.
Bouclé, Beech
Umbrella stand by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova c1960
Located in London, GB
Umbrella stand by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Italy c1960 Very good condition
Wood
Table light brass, marble and opaline glass Italy c1950 Att. Angelo Lelii
By Angelo Lelii
Located in London, GB
Table lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli. Italy c1950 Opaline glass, brass, marble
Marble, Brass
Two Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' table lights. Original edition c1960
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in London, GB
Matched pair of original Sergio Mazza table lights from 1960s Italy Marble, glass and nickelled brass. Original edition from 1960s with the 'ring' finial All in very good conditi...
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Stilnovo faceted glass pendant light
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Rare Stilnovo pendant similar in style to Fontana Arte pendant lights of the same period. Faceted glass, nickelled and burnished brass. The shade 10" (25cm) x 14" (35cm) (h) The ...
Brass, Nickel
Rare Stilnovo sputnik chandelier c1950
By Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco
Located in London, GB
Rare Oscar Torlasco for Stilnovo sputnik chandelier. Italy c1950 Burnished brass
Brass
$11,952
Rolltop desk Italy c1950
By Bernini
Located in London, GB
Beautifully restored mid century roll top desk. Italy c1960 Lovely warm patina to the wood. Leather writing surface, acrylic box tidys,
Glass, Acrylic, Walnut
Fornasetti tray, fantastical hot air balloons c1950
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Piero Fornasetti original 1950s tray with fantastical hot air balloon motifs on red background. Hand painted, lithograph
Metal
$7,741
Cocoon floor lamp c1960
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
Rare form cocoon floor lamp. Italy c1960 Spun resin with a marble base In very good condition. Very few age marks.
Marble, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 black leather lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in London, GB
Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 lounge chairs. Black leather upholstery, steel frame Nice patina to the leather
Steel
$5,432 / set
Pair Italian Space Age lounge chairs c1980s
Located in London, GB
Mid century space age lounge chairs. Incredibly comfortable!
Metal
Pair of Emma Gismondi Schweinberger 'Chi' table lamps Artemide, Italy, 1962
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of 1960s glass table lamps by Italian designer Emma Gismondi Schweinberger Nickeled brass, satinated glass.
Brass, Nickel
Barovier and Toso murano glass picture frame. Italy c1949
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
Orignal Barovier and Toso glass picture frame. Italy c1949 Larger size. Glass in wonderful condition no damages. Brass has lovely original patina Actual glass frame 3cm deep.
Brass
Picture frame murano c1950
Located in London, GB
Thick Murano glass picture frame c1950 Glass in very good conditon
Brass, Nickel
Barovier and Toso murano glass picture frame. Italy c1949
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
Orignal Barovier and Toso glass picture frame. Italy c1949 Larger size. Glass in wonderful condition no damages. Brass has lovely original patina Actual glass frame 3cm deep.
Brass
Angelo Lelii desk light 'Scrittoio', Model 12297, Arredoluce, Italy c1950
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in London, GB
Original Angelo Lelii table light 'Scritto' for Arredoluce. Italy c1950 With original paint work Light is fully adjustable, with counterbalance system and articulated shade. Re wi...
Brass
Large Carlo Nason chandelier for Mazega. Italy c1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Italy c1960 Consists of hundreds of individual interlocking glass 'G' shape. The glass is a clear opalescent
Steel
Gio Ponti table mirror c1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Gio Ponti brass frame table mirror. Italy c1950
Brass
Mangiarotti console in black marble
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in London, GB
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the 'Eros' series, Nero Marquina marble
Marble
Pair Alessandro Mendini 'Cubosfera' wall lights for Fidenza Vetraria c1960
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in London, GB
Pair Alessandro Mendini 'Cubosfera' wall lights Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria. Italy c1960 Excellent condition. No nicks or chips to glasss
Brass
Anthony Bryant burl oak wood bowl c2001
By Anthony Bryant
Located in London, GB
Beautifully sculptural turned burl oak wood, wooden vessel. Britain c2001 Anthony Bryant.
Burl, Oak
Acrylic Glass screen by Philippe Jean. France c1970
By Philippe Jean
Located in London, GB
A rare folding acrylic glass screen by Philippe Jean from 1970s France. The condition is great.
Chrome
Dino Gavina for Studio Simon, Andy Warhol Campbell’s Soup Can Stool, Italy c1971
By Dino Gavina, Studio Simon
Located in London, GB
Rare Campbell's Soup stool /can designed by Dino Gavina as a tribute to Andy Warhol in 1971 for Simon Simon as part of the seminal Ultramobile Exhibition- Collection (1971). Origina...
Metal
Dino Gavina for Studio Simon, Andy Warhol Campbell’s Soup Can Stool, Italy, 1971
By Dino Gavina, Studio Simon
Located in London, GB
Rare Campbell's Soup stool /can designed by Dino Gavina as a tribute to Andy Warhol in 1971 for Simon Simon as part of the seminal Ultramobile Exhibition- Collection (1971). Origina...
Metal
Dino Gavina for Studio Simon, Andy Warhol Campbell’s Soup Can Stool, Italy, 1971
By Studio Simon, Dino Gavina
Located in London, GB
Rare Campbell's Soup stool /can designed by Dino Gavina as a tribute to Andy Warhol in 1971 for Simon Simon as part of the seminal Ultramobile Exhibition- Collection (1971). Origina...
Metal
Original 1970s Tommaso Barbi for Bottega Gadda two leaf rhubarb table light
By Bottega Gadda, Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
Original 1970s Tommaso Barbi 'Rhubarb' two leaf table light. Wonderful dark bronze patina
Brass
Willy Van Der Meeren cabinet / wardrobe for Tubax. Belgium c1952
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in London, GB
Two Willy Van Der Meeren cabinets or wardrobes. Belgium c1952
Metal
Ico Parisi nightstands, fo MIM Rome, Italy c1950
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
Pair of bedside tables designed by Ico Parisi and edited by MIM. Walnut wood, brass and painted brass Integrated lights “mod. 222" designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, ...
Brass
Barovier and Toso wall lights. Italy c1980
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
Superb pair of Barovier & Toso polychrome glass wall lights, with different length glass tubes.. Italy c1970 Reminiscent of Art Deco style. The lamps are made by hand with the ai...
Chrome
Angelo Lelii chandelier for Arredoluce, Monza c1951
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in London, GB
Angelo Lelii chandelier, model 12369. for Arredoluce. Italy c1951 Hammered and perforated leaves of brass. Nice original patina.
Brass
Sold
H 26.38 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
Additional System armchairs and ottomans by Joe Colombo for Sormani, c1968
By Joe Colombo, Sormani
Located in London, GB
Fabulous and original Joe Colombo for Sormani 'Additional System' set of four pieces. Two chairs and two ottomans.. Each element stamped Sormani + Original 1970s Sormani edition...
Metal
Peter Hvidt 'Pinwheel' Table. Denmark C1953
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Original 'pinwheel' table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard. Denmark 1953 Solid teak with brass legs. Comprises of six individual tables which can be configured in a variety o...
Brass
Pair Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model 2211 pendants Italy c1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model 221 pendant lights Dark grey glass encloses a white glass cylinder for diffused light. The drop is currently at 100cm but can easily be adjusted...
Brass
Sold
H 18.51 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Poliedri pair wall lights. Italy circa 1960
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Exquisite pair of authentic Venini wall lights by Carlo Scarpa. Model 'Poliedri'. c1960 Mix of pink and smoke glass. *** These are original 1960s blown glass lights... Not recent!
Metal
Rare Arlus Three shade Articulated Floor lamp. France c1950
By Arlus
Located in London, GB
Articulated floor lamp by Maison Arlus France. C1950. Three shades with a switch on each. Each shade being individually articulated. The light also pivots from a ball at the bas...
Metal, Brass
Italian Ceiling Light
By Angelo Lelii
Located in London, GB
Painted metal and brass three shade ceiling light. Based on the Triennale. Excellent quality. Central pole measures 120cm (this can be shortened if required.) Each arm measure...
Brass, Metal
Angelo Lelli floor lamp for Arredoluce c1950
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in London, GB
Elegant floor lamp by Angelo Leli for Arredoluce. circa 1954. Six opalescent shades. Brass, painted metal and marble base. Brass floor switch,
Marble, Brass
Brass and Opaline Shade Flush Mount
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in London, GB
Brass and opaline flush mount In the style of Angelo Lelli for Arrodoluce Please contact us to arrange shipping. To the USA from £600 London complimentary.
Brass
Rare Ico Parisi Console. Walnut and Ebonizsed Wood
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
Rare console by Ico Parisi. circa 1949 Italy. This is the longer 140cm version. Console has been professionally and sympathetically restored. Beautiful grain to the wood.
Wood, Walnut
'Vipera' Mirror by Azucena
By Azucena, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in London, GB
Very chic pair of circular mirrors with brass frame designed by Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua Tassels in copper and brass.
Brass, Copper
Small Italian Articulated Table Lamp, c1939
Located in London, GB
Nikolay Diulgheroff table light. Original green lacquer. Nikolay Diulgheroff was a Bulgarian artist, designer and architect who was active in Italy as a prominent representative o...
Brass, Metal
Italian Sofa in Grey Velvet
Located in London, GB
Italian curved sofa re upholstered in dark grey velvet. Very comfortable!
Velvet
Italian Coffee Table, circa 1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Small Italian coffee table attributed to Fontana Arte.
Brass, Metal
Rosewood Coffee Table 'Surf Board' Shape, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Small rosewood coffee table in shape of surf board.
Metal
Chrome and Brass Dining Chairs Attributed to Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
Chrome and brass dining chairs with suede upholstery attributed to Willy Rizzo. Eight available as in picture, four others also available. (12 available). (Please enquire.)
Brass, Chrome
Four-Tier Tronchi Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Italian four-tier chandelier Can be adjusted from a flush mount to required drop.
Glass
Willy Rizzo for Cidue extendable Mirrored Cocktail Table
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in London, GB
Willy Rizzo tinted mirror cocktail table. (Pewter/grey mirror to exterior. Mirrored interior. Opens to reveal mirrored storage inside. (Original plastic bottle holder present). ...
Gold Plate
Pair of Pierre Vandel Paris Ètagerès
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Pair of shelves by Pierre Vandel Paris. Signed.
Lamperti chandelier, c 1970
Located in London, GB
Three opaline globes and gold chandelier Italy
Brass
Pendant light by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in London, GB
Three seguso glass orbs, brass ceiling rose. Painted brass Drop adjustable
Brass
Chrome and Glass Extending Dining Table, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Chrome and glass extending dining table. Close to pristine condition.
Chrome
Beni Ourain Rug
By Beni Ourain
Located in London, GB
Best quality Beni Ourain rug. This is a very densely knotted rug. Hand-knotted with very high knot count. Can be seen in pictures of back of rug. Pile is 3.5cm high, weight 26 ...
Wool
Beni Ourain Rug
By Beni Ourain
Located in London, GB
Simple contemporary Moroccan, Berber rug. An ivory white/cream color with black detail. Hand-knotted. 100% wool (weighs 12 kilos)
Wool
Brass and Chrome Lamp
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
Good quality brass and chrome lamp Fabric shade (in brown) has been re made using original color and brass trim. Re wired to european spec. Can be used in US by changing plug.
Brass, Chrome
Large Italian Mirror
Located in London, GB
Oversized brass framed Italian mirror
Brass
"Double" Mirror, circa 1965
By Galotti & Radice
Located in London, GB
Good quality bevelled mirror, circa 1965
Mirror
Carlo de Carli Floor Standing Coat Stand, circa 1967
By Carlo di Carli, Fiarm
Located in London, GB
Black lacquered coat stand by Carlo de Carli in excellent condition.
Brass, Chrome
Maison Charles Fractured Resin Ostrich Egg Table Lamp, France, circa 1970
By Maison Charles
Located in London, GB
Maison Charles lamp, signed. Brass, fractured amber resin, fabric shade Black and gold shade.
Brass
5 Wall Lights in Style of Ostuni
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Five wall lights, Italy, circa 1950. All lights have been cleaned, re lacquered and re wired for use. These lights are not reproduction! This sort of light is often attributed to ...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Franco Albini 'Margherita' Chairs
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
Pair of Franco Albini rattan chairs. Lovely ageing to rattan and in wonderful condition. Seat cushion re upholster in red wool. The chair design won the 9th Milan Triennale in 195...
Rattan
Lucite and Gold Gilt Mirror, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
French mirror, circa 1970
Brass
Large Round Brass Framed Mirror
Located in London, GB
Italian circular mirror
Brass framed Italian Mirror
Located in London, GB
Italian brass framed mirror
Brass
Fontana Art Style Chandelier with Five Shades
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Style of Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier. Five shades, all different coloured glass with brass supports. Height adjustable from 38cm to any drop required. (Currently at...
Brass
Silvio Cavatorta Sideboard, Walnut with Mahogany Interior
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in London, GB
Elegant sideboard by Silvio Cavatorta. Four doors two which open on hinges. The two central doors slide. Four drawers, one in each section with a shelf.
Mahogany, Walnut
Circular Mirror by Studio Ghiró
By Ghirò Studio
Located in London, GB
Circular mirror, 'Undulate' by Studio Ghiró.
Mirror
Pair of Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Chairs, circa 1950
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi, circa 1950 Original upholstery.
Metal
Pair of Wall Lights in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Similar in style to Dahlia wall lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pair of Italian wall lights. There are two other pairs of these lights with different color combinations. Can ...
Glass
Cesare Lacca Trolley or Drinks Cart
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
Italian trolley or bar cart, circa 1950 in brass and rosewood.
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 10.24 in
Pair of Geometrical Stilnovo Wall Lights with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in London, GB
Stilnovo wall lights with opaline shades Square opaline shades at right angle to wall. Brass details.
Brass
Sold
H 27.17 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Giancarlo Piretti Writing Desk 'Platone' Manufactured by Castelli, circa 1970
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
** One available ** Folding writing desks designed by Giancarlo Piretti. Cream plastic with chrome folding mechanism. Wonderful design for space saving. Dimensions when folded......
Chrome
Set of four Willy Rizzo Chairs
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
Willy Rizzo chairs x 4 with original upholstery ** Five others also available in chrome and brass re upholstered in charcoal velvet
Chrome
Pair of Wall Lights in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Similar in style to Dahlia wall lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pair of Italian wall lights. There are two other pairs of these lights with different colour combinations. C...
Glass
Small Ico Parisi Style Curved Sofa, circa 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
Curved Italian sofa from circa 1950 with brass feel. Beautiful construction and quality. The sofa has been re upholstered in velvet from The Royal Collection. Designers Guild. Oliv...
Brass
Gold faceted Table in brass
Located in London, GB
Lacquered brass faceted table made in Italy Style of Gabriella Crespi
Brass
Beaubourg Chairs from the Pompidou Centre, Set of Eight
By Georges Laurent, Michel Cadestin
Located in London, GB
Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent Beaubourg chairs from the Centre Geogres Pompidou A set of eight available It was the winning design chosen by a jury headed by Jean Prouve Lo...
Steel
Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian winged armchairs, circa 1950. Re upholstered in velvet Royal Collection fabric. Similar to Gio Ponti style Comfortable!
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood
Eight Shade Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Brass and black lacquered eight shade chandelier style of Stilnovo. Drop can be adjusted.
Brass
Italian Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Table lamp, brass with black lacquered shade. Articulated at base of stem.
Brass
Italian Mirror with Brass Frame
Located in London, GB
Waisted brass frame mirror.
Brass
Large Brass Palm Tree Floor light
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
Large floor light in form of palm tree Often attributed to Maison Jansen. Measures: 2.03 meters.
Brass
Pair of Arne Norell 'Ari' Chairs Original Leather
Located in London, GB
Arne Norell 'Ari' chairs. Excellent patina to leather.
Chrome
Willy Rizzo Credenza in Red
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot credenza in the difficult to find red. Finished on back. Two doors, two drawers. Credenza retains original fridge.
Chrome
Rhubarb Leaf Floor Light, circa 1970
By Tommaso Barbi, Carlo Giorgi
Located in London, GB
Tomasso Barbi for Carlo Giorgi medium sized brass floor light Rewired and tested
Brass
Floor Lamp Grey Shade, circa 1950
By Stilux
Located in London, GB
Italian floor lamp, circa 1950. Telescopic, adjustable height and shade angel. Grey shade, marble base, brass By Stilux.
Marble, Brass
Pair of Etageres or Bookcases
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
Pair of shelves in the style of Romeo Rega. Chrome and brass smoked, three glass shelves.
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Italian Modern Travertine Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Crafted in Italy during the 1970s, this vintage Italian Modern coffee table celebrates the timeless beauty of natural travertine. Carved from stone, the table showcases the distincti...
Travertine
Vintage Italian Modern Travertine Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage Italian travertine coffee table embodies the sculptural simplicity and refined craftsmanship that made Italian stone furniture of the 1980s so enduringly desirable. Expe...
Travertine
$16,800
H 12.41 in Dm 39.38 in
Rosewood and marble Coffee Table by Unknown designer, Brazilian Midentury, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brazilian designs inspired many other craftsmen and small manufacturers with their vanguard production concerning Brazilian materiality and the "modern values" of the form...
Marble
$4,575
H 16.75 in W 66 in D 21 in
Widdicomb Travertine and Walnut Coffee Table by Dale Ford Mid Century
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted from a stunning combination of travertine and walnut, the Widdicomb Coffee Table designed by Dale Ford Mid Century exudes timeless elegance. Upgrade your living spac...
Travertine
Black Cat 1981 Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper
By Walasse Ting
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Artist: Walasse Ting Title: Black Cat - Midnight Cat Year: 1981 Medium: Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper 22'' x 30'' Edition: Signed in pencil and marked AP Walasse Ting (DING...
Lithograph
$1,398
H 14.57 in W 41.34 in D 21.66 in
French Travertine & Oak Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French midcentury coffee table with travertine top. The feet are made of massive oak In very good condition. Shipping: 55 / 105 / 37 cm 31 kg.
Travertine
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Low Burl Wood Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern burl coffee table designed in the style of Milo Baughman. A convenient rectangular design with gorgeous wood grain throughout. This unique low cocktail tab...
Burl
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s
By Gral Glass, Livio Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s A cute sculpture of a stylized cat in smoke grey glass. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. It was desig...
Art Glass
$4,595
H 14.25 in W 48 in D 24 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mid Century Mahogany and Cork Coffee Table
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mid Century Mahogany and Cork Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 48 wide x 24 deep x 14.25 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Table has He...
Mahogany, Cork
Italian Travertine Coffee Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980's. The beautiful oval top is rounded on the edge. It is made of beautiful travertine. It has the normal tra...
Travertine
$920
H 11.82 in W 3.15 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Metal Table Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare vintage desk lamp by Stilnovo made in Italy in the 1950s. Stilnovo manufacture from Italy, founded in 1946, is a beacon in post-World War II Italian design, left an indelible ma...
Metal
Travertine Coffee Table 1970s, Italy
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage square travertine coffee table with four legs. Beautiful natural travertine stone. Good condition 1970s - Italy Height: 30cm Width x depth: 90cm Ref.: 26071404 *All ima...
Travertine
Italian Travertine Coffee Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980's. The beautiful square top is rounded on the edge. It is made of beautiful travertine. It has the normal t...
Travertine
Italian Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. The rectangle top is rounded on the edge. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of...
Travertine
$350
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0 in
Original Vintage Poster, 'Felix the Cat' Printed on 100% Recycled Paper, c. 1990
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This is an original poster printed in France on 100% recycled paper. Artist Anonymous Year 1990 Dimensions 80 x 60cm Condition Good
Linen, Paper
A 1950s Swedish Modern Table Lamp by E. Hanson & Co
Located in Petworth, GB
A 1950s Swedish Modern table lamp by E. Hansson & Co, Malmö, model no. 568. Brass with an embossed leather column and original brass shade with perforated acrylic diffuser. Hobo l...
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
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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.
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