$1,418
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
Unique midcentury cubic dry bar in lacquered ash wood, mirrored steel and glass dry bar with hidden wheels. This gorgeous Willy Rizzo style dry bar was produced in Italy during the 1...
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 painted parchment shades. The lamps are wired with double adjustable harps and are both i...
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 Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful set of four mid-century wooden chairs with original fabric seats. These chairs were designed in Italy during the 1970s by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. The curved wooden ...
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 Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful set of six midcentury wooden chairs with orange fabric seats. These chairs were designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. This marvelous set was produced in the 1970s in ...
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
Gorgeous dining table in brass and clear glass, Italy, 1970s. Amazing, minimalistic and clean design features. ! This listing is for just the table and not the chairs ! Chairs are av...
Brass
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H 20.48 in W 11.03 in D 12.6 in
Midcentury Hexagonal Ice Lucite Italian Umbrella Stands after Willy Rizzo, 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury hexagonal umbrella stands in ice and black Lucite. This stunning item was produced after Willy Rizzo, 1980s This piece has beautiful yet simple lines, with a clear insp...
Lucite, Plexiglass
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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
Exclusive set of 6 gold-plated dining chairs by Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970. Recently imported from Milan. Amazing set in Hollywood regency Great Gatsby style. Designer: attribu...
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 Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Exclusive and rare set of four gold-plated dining chairs by Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970. Recently imported from Milan. The chairs have been taken apart and completely polished to...
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 Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Exclusive and rare set of four 24-karat gold-plated dining chairs by Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970. The table is made of solid brass and clear glass and was designed by an unknown ...
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
Unique midcentury cubic mirrored steel and glass dry bar with hidden wheels. This incredible piece of barware was probably designed by Willy Rizzo in Italy during 1970s. This item...
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 white linen shades. Newly rewired and in working condition.
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 made in Italy in the 1970s and is in original vintage condition. This item is per...
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 produced in France during 1970s and is in original vintage condition. It is made o...
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
Exclusive set of 5 gold-plated dining chairs by Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970. Five chairs is the perfect number for around a regular size round table. Recently imported from Milan...
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 pedestal, probably made by Borghese
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
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
$6,972 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
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
$1,181 / 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
$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
$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
$16,781 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 79 in W 79 in D 21 in
1970s Vintage Wall Display Cabinet with Dry Bar, Brass & Glass
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass
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
$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
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
$10,518
H 89.77 in W 60.63 in D 43.31 in
Italian 1970's Cocktail Dry Bar in Joe Colombo Style, Italy - circa 1975
By Joe Colombo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage 1970s Italian Mobile Dry Bar / Cocktail Bar – Mid-Century Modern Elegance The colour of the dark lacquered wood is an amazing very dark purple / aubergine (almost black). Th...
Chrome
$650
H 3.15 in W 21.26 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Tortoiseshell Lucite & Chrome Serving Tray by Willy Rizzo, Italy ca.1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Geneva, CH
Tortoise shell and chrome serving tray by Willy Rizzo made in Italy ca. 1970 Good vintage condition L 54 x D 35 x H 8 cm
Tortoise Shell
$12,900 / set
H 30 in W 47.38 in D 18.75 in
Willy Rizzo Black Laminated Wood & Chrome Sideboard, Dresser, Cabinet Italy Pair
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Willy Rizzo pair of very heavy black laminated wood dresser, sideboard, cabinet with circle chrome pulls and elegant chrome corners. Features 2 drawer and 2 doors...
Chrome
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.
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