$1,421
H 16.34 in W 15.56 in D 15.56 in
Midcentury Cubic Chromed Steel, Wood and Glass Dry Bar, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
the pair relocated to Rome. It was here that Rizzo began his work in furniture design, starting with
Steel, Metal, Chrome
Pair of Carved Italian Borghese Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom lamps made with carved wood antique Borghese finished bases crowned with hand
Parchment Paper, Wood
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H 29.93 in W 18.9 in L 29.93 in
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Italian Wooden and Fabric Chairs for Mario Sabot, 1970
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful set of four mid-century wooden chairs with original fabric seats. These chairs were
Fabric, Wood
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H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Italian Wooden and Orange Fabric Chairs, Mario Sabot 1970
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Roma, IT
suicide a few weeks later. In 1968, Rizzo married Italian actress Elsa Martinelli, and the pair
Fabric, Wood
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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Exclusive Italian Dining Table in Brass by or in the style of Rizzo, Italy 1970s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
actress Elsa Martinelli, and the pair relocated to Rome. It was here that Rizzo began his work in
Brass
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H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
6x Willy Rizzo dining chairs Gold-plated New Velvet, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
a few weeks later. In 1968, Rizzo married Italian actress Elsa Martinelli, and the pair relocated
Gold Plate
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H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Willy Rizzo Gold-Plated Dining Chairs by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
actress Elsa Martinelli, and the pair relocated to Rome. It was here that Rizzo began his work in
Gold Plate
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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Exclusive Willy Rizzo Gold-Plated and Brass Dining Set, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
actress Elsa Martinelli, and the pair relocated to Rome. It was here that Rizzo began his work in
Gold Plate, Brass
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H 16.34 in W 15.56 in D 15.56 in
Midcentury Cubic Steel and Glass Dry Bar Attributed to Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
1968, Rizzo married Italian actress Elsa Martinelli, and the pair relocated to Rome. It was here that
Steel
Pair of Borghese Fluted Urn Lamps w/ Linen Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of carved wood fluted urn shaped lamps in a silvery gold finish. The lamps are crowned with
Wood
Midcentury Willy Rizzo Style Brass and Cork Table Lamp, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Willy Rizzo style mid-century brass and cork table lamp. This fantastic table lamp was
Brass, Metal
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H 18.12 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Brown Formica and Chrome French Table Lamp in Willy Rizzo Style 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible midcentury brown Formica and chrome in Willy Rizzo style. This amazing table lamp was
Chrome, Metal
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H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
5x Willy Rizzo attributed Gold-Plated and Suede Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
a few weeks later. In 1968, Rizzo married Italian actress Elsa Martinelli, and the pair relocated
Gold Plate
Pair of Gilt Metal Palmette Lamps
By Borghese
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Gilt Metal Palmette Lamps, each one two tiers of stylized palm motif raised on a gilt wood
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
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
Valentino Canopy Bed Made of Cherrywood, Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Valentino, canopy bed made of cherrywood with upholstered headboard. Mattress size 160 x 200 170 x 195 180 x 200 King and California king sizes. Available in different finishes and u...
Ash, Cherry
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s. Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00. Walnut Wood. Good conditions!
Walnut
$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
$1,184 / set
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 14.57 in
Space Age Style Lacquered Wooden Cabinets, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of white lacquered cabinets of excellent quality, generously thick carved and shaped wood. Furniture that can be used in bathrooms, offices. The design style is close to Joe Col...
Wood, Lacquer
Marcel Breuer Laccio Coffee Table by Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1980s Laccio Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer for Gavina. This coffee table is in good vintage condition with only some very minor pitting to the chrome base and a couple sm...
Steel, Chrome
Silvio Cavatorta Italian modernist cabinet
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Diest, BE
Cabinet features sculpted truss style legs and a panel back which support various cabinets. Featuring a reeded drop down bar, 6 sculpted handle drawers, 3 storage cabinets with reces...
Wood
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Modular furniture by Guido Faleschini for Fratelli Mariani
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Torino, IT
Modular furniture by Guido Faleschini for Mariani. Large cabinet composed of 9 modules in black and beige lacquered wood with chrome and leather details. The cabinet consists of th...
Metal
$1,590 / set
H 17 in W 24 in D 17 in
Unusual Modernist Space Age Nightstands, Melamine Rosewood and Aluminum
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist Space Age Nightstands, Melamine Rosewood and Aluminum.Elegance blended with Space Age design.Most unusual rosewood melamine laminate and aluminum. Pair 2-drawer nig...
Aluminum
$990Sale Price|38% Off
H 43.71 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Space Age Meets Tradition Bar Cabinet from Denmark
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful wow effect bar cabinet from Denmark, clear lines and traditional craftsmanship outside and very modern brushed aluminum details inside. All backs inside with linen. LOCA...
Teak
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, teak, maple, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s. This Mid-Century Italian wall unit seamlessly integrates form and function, captivating with its aesthetic allure...
Brass
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
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.