Vintage Mid Century Postmodern 6 Piece Modular Section Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern 6 Piece Modular Section Sofa by Drexel Vintage MCM Postmodern 6pc modular sectional Sofa Manufactured by Drexel. Comes with two scalloped end armchairs, 3 armless...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style hexagonal curved sectional sofa by Drexel.
Fabric
Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and white fabric sofa produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 35” H x 79” W x 30.75” D Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 28.25" All items s...
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency, Couch, Mid Century Vintage from the 1980s Measurements: 88" L x 39" D x 32" H Seat height: 18.5" Arm he...
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Kidney Shaped Curved Serpentine Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern biomorphic kidney shaped sofa. This long tailored cloud sofa features an elongated removable single seat cushion with a curved tight back. Original neutra...
Upholstery, Wood
Black Lacquer U-Shape Arched Base Console Table by Drexel MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thick hard high gloss black lacquer console sofa table by Drexel MINT!.
Hardwood
1970's Mid-Century Modern Campaign Loveseat Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Bernhardt, Drexel
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid century Modern loveseat couch for sale. It was manufactured in the 1970's, and is really well constructed. It has a campaign design, and has a solid oak wood frame with b...
Brass
Metal Faux Bamboo Two Tier Bottom Shelf Medium Size Console Sofa Table Mint!
By Henredon, Drexel, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Patinated Metal Faux Bamboo Two Tier Bottom Shelf Medium Size Console Sofa Table Mint!
Metal
Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Gold Accents Smoked Glass Console Sofa Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern decorative faux bamboo black lacquer console sofa table.
Glass, Oak
Very Fine Double Pedestal Base 72" Long Sofa Console Table Brass Claw Feet MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Double Pedestal Base 72" Long Sofa Console Table Brass Claw Feet MINT!
Brass
Mid Century Modern Drexel Walnut Trim Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Drexel Walnut Trim Sofa Unique wood trimmed Drexel sofa.
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern sofa by Drexel Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, vintage blue upholstery with removable cushions, beautifully crafted armrests...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
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H 26.5 in W 54 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved Five-Piece Sofa Sectional Drexel Baughman Era
By Drexel
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, curved, five-piece sectional sofa, by Drexel, circa 1970s. In excellent condition. The dimensions of all pieces are 34" D x 26.5" B.H. x 23" A.H...
1970's Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern couch for sale. Manufactured by Drexel, and made here in the US. It was manufactured in North Caroline in the 1970's, and is in incredible original...
Fabric, Wood
1980s Drexel Heritage Kidney Shaped Sofa
By Drexel
Located in North Canton, OH
Magnificent 1980’s Uber Rare Drexel Heritage Kidney Shaped Sofa. Freshly Renovated and she’s stunning. These rarely surface in the Vintage furniture market and a very special find. ...
Upholstery
Drexel Heritage Party Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece has quite an interesting history--it was newly purchased in 1972 and in the home of our (Texas') two time Governor Clements. The individual pieces are 10 feet each and we...
Fabric
Vintage Drexel Heritage Floral Ivory Parsons Three-Seater Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
Perfect for adding a punch of vintage sophistication, this sofa blends effortlessly into modern, eclectic, or mid-century interiors.
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
1980s Postmodern Drexel Heritage Kidney Curved Vintage Sofa Loveseat
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Oh the perfectly curved sofa. Use in your living room or kitchen banquette. The original floral upholstery is in good condition. The foam is in excellent condition.
Upholstery
A pair Drexel Consensus Collection
By Drexel
Located in London, Lambeth
Superbly made nightstands rectilinear legs and crossed stretcher ,single drawer. With brass pull Handle.Stamped with makers name Drexter in the Draws Cc1970 USA
Oak
Mid century Post Modern Blue Leather Puffy cloud Sofa
By Mario Bellini, Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Clean mid century post modern Sky Blue soft leather puffy cloud sofa circa 1980. This sofa is a time capsule from the 1980s/1990s with puffy side arms and back cushions and 2 wide lo...
Leather, Wood
Black Lacquer U-Shape Base Console Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice black lacquer console by Drexel.
John Van Koert and Drexel Sofa
By John Van Koert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A chaise styled drop-arm sofa with two back and one large bottom cushion sitting on mahogany legs upholstered in a contract fabric in a buttery yellow or gold manufactured by the Dre...
Long Walnut Console or Sofa Table
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid-century modern long walnut console
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H 28 in W 78 in D 18 in
Finished Back Solid Oak c1970s 78" Long One Drawer Console Sofa Table MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Finished Back Solid Oak c1970s 78" Long One Drawer Console Sofa Table MINT
Brass
Sold
H 28.5 in W 67.5 in D 35 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Loveseat Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Henredon
Located in Burbank, CA
1960's Mid century Modern Hollywood Regency loveseat couch for sale. It has a unique gondola design with a plinth base, and gondola sides with two side bolster cushions. The fabric i...
Fabric
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H 25.5 in W 60 in D 15 in
Drexel Heritage Mahogany And Ebonized Chinoiserie Decorated Sofa Table C1950
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Drexel Heritage Mahogany and Ebonized Sofa Table with Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration Raised on Str...
Mahogany
Drexel Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Angled and even arm sofa with loose, tethered cushions by Drexel Heritage. Upholstered in the original vivid abstract floral patterned black, orange, tan and gray, in the manner of J...
Velvet, Wood
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H 28 in W 89 in D 38 in
Mid Century Tufted Chesterfield Gold Mohair Albert Hugo Cloud Shape Sofa MINT!
By Drexel, Milo Baughman, Baker Furniture Company, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Tufted Chesterfield Gold Mohair Albert Hugo Cloud Shape Sofa MINT! Fine custom design studio made sofa. Mint inspected condition.
Mohair
1960 Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart McDougell Drop-Leaf Sofa Table
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Excellent condition and all original. Beautiful piece of mid century modern furniture. 41.5 with leaves open.
Sold
H 29 in W 149 in D 33.5 in
Mid Century 7 Piece Modular Sectional, Jack Lenor Larsen "Aurora" Upholstery
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century 7 piece modular sectional, Jack Lenor Larsen "Aurora" upholstery, 1970. Original.
Upholstery
Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Style Walnut Console Sofa Hall Table
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial style 74" long walnut console sofa hall table.
Walnut
Mid-Century Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century sofa by Drexel.
Velvet
DREXEL Velero Mid 20th Century Spanish Style Caned Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Spanish style sofa by Drexel, from their Velero Collection. Pecan with a distressed finish, cane to sides of decoratively carved arms and six turned tapered legs.
Fabric, Velvet, Nutwood, Cane
1920s Authentic Vintage Solid Oak Wood Frame 3 Seater Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Armonk, NY
1920s authentic vintage solid oak wood frame 3 seater sofa in cotton corduroy cushions by Drexel Furniture Company This stylish circa 1920s tan velvet sofa flanked with oak wood ...
Cotton, Oak
Milo Baughman Style Modular Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in New London, CT
Fresh from the original owners, this iconic 70s corduroy modular sectional sofa is a great candidate for reupholstery. Cushions still have clean, foam and springs. Sun fading on a fe...
Fabric
$7,367 / item
H 19.69 in W 60.16 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
$1,650 / item
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 Los Angeles, 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
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
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
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI
By Gubi, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass...
Brass
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
$2,160 / item
H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in
Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...
Cement
$2,441 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Large White Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking chandelier was designed by Emil Stejnar for the renowned Vienna-based lighting manufacturer Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s. Stejnar is celebrated for his poetic and celesti...
Metal
Custom Sofa in Wabi Sabi Linen Roses Créme French Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made to order Wabi Sabi French Linen Rose Fabric Upholstered Sofa Introducing our custom sofa in French linen, featuring the elegant Wabi Sabi Rose fabric. Sink into luxurious...
Linen
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940 Echoing the Sculptural Language of French Provincial Modernism Sculptural in stance and restrained in detail, this tall French cabinet fro...
Oak
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
$5,378 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
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.
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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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