$1,540Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Burlwood and Chrome Console or Entry Way Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Drexel console table with burlwood veneer top on a polished chrome base with brass accents.
Chrome
$575Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage Barcelona-Style Coffee Table, Chrome X-Base & Thick Glass
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Trenton, NJ
This table pairs naturally with Barcelona chairs, Wassily chairs, Eames lounge seating, and the full canon of mid-century and modernist upholstered furniture.
Chrome
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Chrome Table Lamp, a Pair
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern brass and chrome table lamps in the style of Tommi Parzinger.
Brass, Chrome
$446Sale Price|20% Off
Helena Frantova Mid-Century Table Lamp, Chrome and Paper, 1960s
By Helena Frantova
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century modern table lamp designed by Helena Frantová and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Italian Travertine Elephant Table Lamp Base, Sculptural Mid-Century
By Fratelli Manelli
Located in Hannover, DE
A striking and sculptural vintage table lamp base, masterfully crafted from solid travertine and designed in the form of a stylized elephant—an enduring symbol of luck, strength, and...
Travertine, Chrome
Rosewood and Chrome Frame Base Square Side End Table Stand Mint
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern Baughman style chrome and rosewood side table. Measures: 26 x 26.
Chrome
Italian Cylinder Table Lamp with Chromed Steel Base, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Space Age design acrylic and chrome table lamp, Italy, 1960-1970. This Mid-20th century table lamp features a white plexiglass cylindric shade standing up on a chromed steel base.
Steel, Chrome, Metal
Mid Century Modern Glass & Chrome Round Side Table by Eileen Gray (attr.)
By Eileen Gray
Located in Detroit, MI
This tubular steel and glass Eileen Gray (attributed) E1027 end table was originally designed by Gray in 1926. The ingenious design features a chrome-plated tubular steel frame with ...
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Table Lamps by Viktor Schreckengost, 1930s
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern Chrome Table Lamps having a stylized Chinoiserie figure on a fluted pedestal resting on a square base, (VICTOR SCHRECKENGOST 1930s)
Chrome
Maurizio Tempestini Mid-Century Modern Chrome Travertine "Geometric" Table Lamp
By Maurizio Tempestini, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s MCM Maurizio Tempestini sculptural and very architectural table lamp with angular chrome fins on travertine base. Three-light sockets, chain, plus inline switch.. Shade shown f...
Travertine, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Paul Mayen Chrome & Glass Stacked Coffee Table
By Paul Mayen
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Paul Mayen Chrome & Glass Stacked Coffee Table.
Chrome
$1,056Sale Price|29% Off
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Chrome Adjustable Cone Shade Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
We offer this adjustable table lamp which has a chrome cone shade light mounted on a round chrome base.
Chrome, Metal
Glass Chrome Brass X Base Square Side Coffee End Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century modern brass chrome and glass square cube shape side end coffee table.
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Chrome and Frosted Glass Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps or Pendants
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of chrome Mid-Century Modern table lamps with frosted glass shade.
Chrome
Carlo SCARPA (after) - Smoked glass & chrome-plated metal Table - Mid-century
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
The legs can be positioned in different ways to create a new table according to your desires. Italy - Mid-Century
Steel, Chrome
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
Sleek Milo Baughman Style Chrome x Base Desk John Stuart Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style chrome X base desk retailed by John Stuart-label inside the drawer. The original light lavender enamel shows age-appropriate scuffs, scratches, and sign...
Chrome
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chrome, Brass & Glass Coffee Table C1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency coffee table offers glass top over chrome base having stylized splayed legs terminating in brass hoof feet, c1960 Measures- 17.25''H x 48''W x ...
Chrome
1960s Mid-century modern Lucite and Chrome Table Mirror with Lights
Located in London, GB
Super chic. Double sided adjustable mirror with lucite frame and base. Decorative adjustable chrome tubes support lightbulbs either side.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chromed Table Lamp, France, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Century vintage chromed table lamp shows a base with four chromed metal globes and a white milk glass shade, 1950s.
Chrome
$534Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s Stone Resin Side / Coffee Table with Chrome X Base
Located in Hastings, GB
Stylish vintage 1970s Italian stone resin side or coffee table with chrome X base. Only 1 table available. In good vintage condition- just a small deep scratch on table top ( see clo...
Chrome
$2,819Sale Price / set|50% Off
Maison Charles France Coffee Table Chrome Mid Century Hollywood Regancy
By Maison Charles
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare Maison Charles coffee table with 4 side tables in chromed steel. Very handy, because you can simply slide the four side tables under your table. Maison Charles was ...
Steel, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Chrome & Wood, 1970s Design
Located in Ljubljana, SI
This stunning Italian vintage coffee table is a quintessential example of Mid-Century Modern or 1970s Hollywood Regency style.
Chrome
Alessandro Albrizzi Purple Lucite Vintage Chrome Dining Table Game Base
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare vintage mid century modern Alessandro Albrizzi purple lucite and chrome dining table or game table base.
Chrome
Mid Century Modernist Cut Crystal Table Lamps On Chrome Bases
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite Mid-Century Modernist cut crystal table lamps, originating from France around 1950, are a stunning example of post-war design elegance.
Crystal, Chrome
$412Sale Price|44% Off
Postmodern Mirrored Glass Top End Table with Chrome Accented Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This postmodern end table features chrome accented sides and mirrored glass top. Matching coffee table available separately. Dimensions: 25.25w 25.25d 20.5h Condition: Mirrored ...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Vintage Chromed Glass Manhattan Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage coffee table or sofa table with a chromed base and a black colored glass top.
Chrome
Stunning Round Glass Modern Table with Cool Chrome Tripod Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking mid century modern round dining or conference table having cool chrome tripod base that folds and 3/4” thick newer glass top.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Side Tables by Pierre Guariche, Chrome & Wood
Located in Austin, TX
Side tables from mid-century France made by French architect and designer, Pierre Guariche.
Metal
Pierre Cardin Chrome, Brass and Lucite Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 29”
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Pierre Cardin Chrome, Brass and Lucite Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 29” Description Mid-century modern table lamp a to Pierre Cardin, combining chrome, brass, and lucite in a bol...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Chrome Ring Side Table in Manner of Milo Baughman
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye catching side table featuring a sculptural loop ring chrome base with 1/2” thick round glass top.
Chrome
Robert Sonneman Style Chrome Table Lamp on Marble Base
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely stunning table lamp in the style of Robert Sonneman. 3 chrome shades an adjustable arms pivot atop marble base.
Chrome
Large Iridescent Glass Chrome Base Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern, circa 1970s table lamp.
Charles Hollis Jones Style Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Side Table - Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Lucite and chrome round side tables in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Diameter of the base without the glass: 18 inches.
Chrome
Chrome Glass Brass Finial Base Hoof Feet Square Coffee Center Table Mint!
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome 3/4" thick glass brass finial base hoof feet square coffee center table mint!
Brass, Chrome
$800Sale Price|50% Off
Harvey Guzzini Chrome and Travertine Base Arc Table Lamp
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Toronto, ON
Spectacular Harvey Guzzini table lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. This gorgeous design features a chrome body and a travertine base.
Travertine, Chrome
Square Brass Rings Chrome Frame Shape Base Glass Top Side Table
By Gucci, Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass and chrome side end occasional glass top table.
Brass, Chrome
Mid-century mod. Chrome and brass table lamps/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of glamorous mid-century vintage modern brass and chrome table lamps.
Brass, Chrome
Stunning Tessellated Horn Checkerboard End Table with Horn and Chrome Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish round end table made of tessellated horn in a stunning organic checkerboard pattern. The base has a horn artistically framed with chrome. RHR
Chrome
Hexagon Italian Travertine Base Glass Rond Top Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hexagon Italian Travertine base glass round top Mid-Century Modern dining table MINT!
Travertine, Chrome
Florence Knoll Chrome and Glass X Base Console Table, 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll chrome and glass console table, 1960. Glass is 1.25" thick and 60" long and 24" wide. Glass has surface scratching on the top.
Chrome
Large Adjustable Mid Century Table Lamp in Chrome and Black 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Adjustable Mid Century Table Lamp in Chrome and Black A very distinct mid century modernist table or desk lamp in chrome and black painted metal.
Metal, Chrome
Maison Jansen Chrome and Brass X Base Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Maison Jansen chrome and brass X base coffee table. Chrome frame with glass top and brass details.
Brass, Chrome
$508Sale Price|53% Off
Hillebrand Chrome Table Lamp by Egon Hillebrand, Mid-Century Modern
By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This massive table lamp comes in the rarely found chrome version. The heavy chrome frame is in almost new condition. The black base, which is reminiscent of hammer paint, shows no si...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Glass & Marble Side End Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, Mid-Century Modern, Atomic Space Age, chrome side table with etched glass tops and thick marble bases A very good looking and we...
Marble, Chrome
Vintage Dinette Table on a Chrome Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
This table has a white laminate top Aluminum base with gliders Circa 1975 Made In USA
Wood
$918Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern American Six Branch Chrome & Brass Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid Century Modern American Six Branch Chrome & Brass Sculptural Table Lamp 1950's Chrome branches, terminating with six patinated metal shades on a rectangular base.
Brass, Chrome
Italian Marble Dining Table, Green Round Top with Chrome Base, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A refined Italian marble dining table showcasing a beautifully proportioned round top in deep green stone, paired with a sleek architectural chrome pedestal base.
Marble, Chrome
Eileen Gray Mid-Century American Modern Polished Chrome "X" Form Table Frame
By Eileen Gray
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (1928) American Modern polished chrome double "X" form table frame in tubular form with adjustable height feet.
Chrome
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Plated in Chrome, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid-century lamp reflects the period’s engagement with industrial form and polished material. Designed in the 1960s, the composition is defined by a spherical, spotlig...
Steel, Chrome
Floating Rosewood Top Chrome Stainless Base Square Side End Coffee Table Mint
By Harvey Probber, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Knoll style floating rosewood top chrome stainless base square side end coffee table mint!
Chrome
Glass Top Marble and Chrome Base Rectangular Dining Conference Table
By A Space
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass chrome marble Pace looking dining or conference table. The marble is pale pink almost beige in person.
Marble, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega Style Chrome, Brass and Glass Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Art Deco style dining table in the Romeo Rega Style. Curved arch tubular base features brass and chrome striped design with smoked glass top. A stunning oversized desk or ...
Chrome
Lovely Romeo Rega Brass Chrome U-Shaped Console Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Romeo Rega
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega brass and chrome U-shape base console table.
Brass, Chrome
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Brutalist Textured Resin and Chrome Table Lamps, Mid Century
Located in Oceanside, US
Sculptural Brutalist-style set of table lamps featuring a heavily textured base in dark resin/stone composite, set on a polished chrome plinth with matching chrome hardware.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Jax Tripod Dining Table after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek and stylish glass topped dining table in the manner of Milo Baughman. It features a tubular chrome base with a thick heavy glass top.
Chrome
Polished Stainless Steel Base Thick Glass Top Dining Room Table Mid Century
By Poul Kjærholm, Knoll, Milo Baughman, Brueton, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern mirror chrome polish stainless steel all welded and polished joints 3/4 inch thick glass top dining table MINT!
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Travertine Chrome Steel Pedestal Dining Table
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Cream Travertine Stone Top Chrome Steel Pedestal Bas...
Travertine, Steel
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
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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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