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Pair of Vintage Czech Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern lounge / club chairs.
This set is in excellent
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Czech Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 4 authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs.
This set is in excellent
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Czech Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 4 authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs.
This set is in excellent
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Czech Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 4 authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs.
By Lisovsky Nabytek. Maker's
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
Pair of Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
Designed in Czechia circa 1940, this pair of mid-century modern armchairs flaunts sculptural
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
combined with mid-century modern style. The tall black backs, topped with minimalist finials resembling
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
František Jirák Czech Mid-Century Modern Stacking Chairs, 1960s '4 Pieces'
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Budapest, HU
Czechoslovakia.
The Mid-Century Modern style pieces complement any contemporary or classic space, they are
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Upholstery, Wood
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Czech mid century modern tripod desk lamp by Helena Frantova for Okolo, Czech.
By Zukov, Helena Frantova
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century modern desk lamp was designed by Helena Frantova and produced by Okolo in the 1950 in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Chrome
H 15.36 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Czech mid century modern tripod desk lamp by Helena Frantova for Okolo, Czech.
By Zukov, Helena Frantova
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century modern desk lamp was designed by Helena Frantova and produced by Okolo in the 1950 in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 14.97 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Czech Armchairs
By Drevotvar
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern armchairs.
Designed by Karel Vycital for
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Wood
Vintage Czech Mid Century Rocking Chair
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair.
Designed by Antonin Suman for TON.
This
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 4 authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs.
This set in excellent vintage
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
By Up Závody
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 4 authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs.
By UP Zavody Rousinov. Maker's
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
By Interiér Praha
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs.
Made by TON for Interier Praha
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Czech Wooden Upholstered Ottoman
Located in High Point, NC
fireplace or gracing the corner of a chic lounge area, the Mid-Century Modern Czech Wooden Upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Czech Glass Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden side table with a glass top made in mid-20th century Czechia. Typical of mid-century
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Czech Wooden Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
elegance and versatility of Czech Modernist design. The angular lines of the wooden frame create a stylish
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Czech Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
A fun Mid-Century light fixture from the Czech Republic with an opaque glass shade and brass down
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Green Glass Czech Vase
By Jaroslav Svoboda
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Czechoslovakia. Jaroslav Svoboda, a renowned Czech glass artist, was known for his contributions to the mid
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Art Glass
Czech Mid-Century Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
A Czech republic Mid-Century pendant light fixture with an opaque glass shade with a raised design
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Rare Mid Century Modern Czech Kubism Lounge Elm Easy Chairs
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These rare and stunning Mid century Modern Easy chairs comes from Czech /Prague.
The designer and
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Elm, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Czech Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and statuesque. Tall hand blown early 1960s table lamp from the Czech Republic. Italian
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Marble
Beech and Wicker Czechoslovakian Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
elegant and well-designed.
Overall, Czech Mid-Century Modern designs tend to be more sober than their
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Wicker, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Czech Bohemian 12-Arm Chandelier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and Classic in style 12-arm glass with brass accents chandelier. Elegant and simple 2 tiers of lighting, 4 up top and 8 below. In excellent vintage condition with minimal w...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, Green Upholstery, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, Green Upholstery, Czech, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Czech Armchairs
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Fabric, Wood
H 30.71 in W 24.22 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Mid-Century Czech Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of armchairs from the mid-1960s. Beechwood/ bentwood construction with upholstery.
Nearly
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Upholstery, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Czech Republic Uranium Art Glass 'Propeller' Styled Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1955 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. This vase is done with a thick clear glass
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Chribska Glassworks, Czech Pink Star Flower Footed Glass Dish
By Chribska Glassworks, Josef Hospodka
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Chribska Glassworks, Czech Pink Star Flower Footed Glass Dish
Stunning petaled
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
. Comfortable angles and clean lines are designed to delight, influenced by the mid-20th Century Modernist
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Czech Mid-Century Boucle Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
the rich umbers of the wooden frame. This elegant vintage pair epitomizes the Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Czech Glass Table or Accent Lamp with Geometric Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Republic and date to approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The lamp is done
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Glass
Lead Crystal Mid-Century Modern Vintage Elements Czech Bohemian Votive Bowl 1980
Located in Miami, FL
piece works for Mid-Century Modern decor but also modern and minimalist interior as well.
Makers Foil
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Crystal
H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Big Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Hand Blown Glass, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Big Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Hand Blown Glass, Czech, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
1950s Mid-Century Czech Bentwood Armchairs, A Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid Century Czech Leather Armchair by Vyber, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in 1970s in Czechoslovakia
- Very comfortable, signed by marker
- good, original condition. Height of seat is 40cm.
jt.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Czech Stools, 1960s, Set of Two
Located in Wien, AT
This pair of stools were designed and produced in the Czech Republic during the 1960s. They are
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Beech, Coconut, Fabric, Wool
Mid-Century Modern Czech Art Glass Vase by Jan Gabrhel for Sklo Union
By Sklo Union Rosice
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, clear, pressed, art glass vase by Jan Gabrhel for Sklo Union.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Art Glass
Great Mid Century Modern tripod table lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako Czech
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in München, DE
Great Mid Century Modern tripod table lamp by Josef Hurka.
Beautiful 50s design in the typical
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal, Iron
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp from Napako, Czech Republic
By Napako
Located in Vienna, Austria
seen a vintage lamp in such a pristine condition coming from the Czech Republic.
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Late 20th Century Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid Century Czech Clear Geometric Glass Vase Frantisek Vizner, 1965
By Frantisek Vizner
Located in London, GB
Mid century Czech clear Geometric glass vase designed by Frantisek Vizner, 1965.
Presented in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Glass
1940s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
is designed to comfort and delight, influenced by the mid-20th Century Modernist movement in Central
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Bentwood, Fabric, Upholstery
Miroslav Navratil's Mid-Century Armchair Geometric Fabric, Czech Republic, 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Miroslav Navratil in the 1960s. The armchair is composed of
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Metal
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 29.14 in
Mid century Scandinavian style dining table by Sedláček & Vyčítal, Czech.1960
By Dřevotvar Jablonné
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century dining table from the 1960´s. This furniture were designed by Karel Vyčítal and Miloš
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
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Wood, Beech
H 29.53 in W 58.27 in D 27.17 in
Czech Mid Century Flushmount Chandelier in Starburst Glass & Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern flush mount chandelier was realized in Czechoslovakia circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Josef Hospodka Czech Mid-Century Art Glass Chribska Glass Bowl
By Chribska Glassworks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Czech Chribska art glass bowl in yellow and mauve cased glass bowl by Josef Hospodka
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
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H 3.45 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Mid-Century Blue Velvet Armchair by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1950s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Beech, Velvet
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
20th Century Czech Brass Chandelier
Located in High Point, NC
Czech Mid Century design. Made in Czechia in the 20th century, frosted glass orbs form a crown of light
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Czech Mid-Century Pendant Lamp for Brussels World Expo, 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
This pendant was designed for exhibit for the Czechoslovakia Pavilion at the Brussels World Fair in 1958.
The shade is in remarkable condition with no scratches, cracks or chips, th...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Czech Mid-Century Pendant Lamp for Brussels World Expo, 1958
By Napako
Located in Vienna, AT
This pendant was designed for exhibit for the Czechoslovakia Pavilion at the Brussels World Fair in 1958.
The shade is in remarkable condition with no scratches, cracks or chips, th...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Czech Multicolor Cased Satin Glass Footed Vase or Jar - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
amber glass base - unsigned - Czech Republic - mid 20th century.
Good vintage condition - likely
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Fully restored mid century sideboard U-452 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´s, Czech.
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century sideboard-cabinet with sliding doors, catalogue No. U-452, designed by Jiri Jiroutek
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Fully restored mid century sideboard U-452 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´s, Czech.
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century sideboard-cabinet with sliding doors, catalogue No. U-452, designed by Jiri Jiroutek
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czech
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. This model is associated with the w...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Beech, Plywood
H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Unique Czech Amber Acid Etched Cameo Midcentury Modern Vase c1955
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Features : Amber glass with acid etched and engraved stylised mid-century modern forest scene
Marks : None
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Glass Bowl by J. Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks
By Chribska Glassworks, Josef Hospodka
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern czech art glass decorative bowl by Josef Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Paint
Fully Restored Mid Century Sideboard U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´s, Czech
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century sideboard-cabinet, catalogue No. U-450, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It´s made of
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Laminate, Beech, Plywood
H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Czech Wooden Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
indoor and outdoor spaces. Made in 20th Century Czechia, subtle curves lend an ergonomic elegance to the
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Fully Restored Mid Century Sideboard U-452 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´S, Czech
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century sideboard-cabinet with sliding doors, catalogue No. U-452, designed by Jiri Jiroutek
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
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Czech Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Czech mid century modern you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every Czech mid century modern was constructed with great care. There are 4005 variations of the antique or vintage Czech mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Czech mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Czech mid century modern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Czech mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kamenicky Senov, Jindrich Halabala and Josef Hurka are consistently popular.
How Much is a Czech Mid Century Modern?
A Czech mid century modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $857, while the lowest priced sells for $89 and the highest can go for as much as $37,250.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
Questions About Czech Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
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