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Early Lane Furniture Small-Scale Blonde Magazine Stand Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Lane Furniture. X crossed legs on either side support marquetry patterned top with magazine
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Solid Maple Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture USA, early 21st century Sculpted solid maple frames, with gray vinyl upholstery
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Two-Tier Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern style walnut coffee or cocktail table By Baker Furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Walnut

Pioneers of Modern Furniture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
show the development of the design of modern furniture from the early years of the 20th century up to
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Pioneers of Modern Furniture (Book)
Pioneers of Modern Furniture (Book)
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H 0.33 in W 8.5 in D 11.66 in
Lawrence Peabody Modern Sofa for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
. Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. They strive to craft a product
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Rare Handmade Early Modern Prototype Table
By Bauhaus
Located in New York, NY
A rare handmade early modern side table. Upon a raised horizontal base a vertical board is inset
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Early 20th Century European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Danish Furniture by Esbjorn Hiort (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Modern Danish Furniture is the third volume of a series of books on modern Danish applied art. This
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Modern Danish Furniture by Esbjorn Hiort (Book)
Modern Danish Furniture by Esbjorn Hiort (Book)
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H 11.75 in W 8.5 in D 0.63 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mid Century Modern X Pulls Dresser c. 1950s
By John Stuart Inc., Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Denville, NJ
Johnson Furniture, dating back to the late 1940s to early 1950s. The sought-after Johnson Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Danish Style Large Teak Extension Dining Table by Nordic Furniture Vintage 1980s
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fantastic large Danish style teak dining table by Nordic Furniture, Canadian made, from the late
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Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Early Rare Edward Wormley Mahogany Coffee Table, Dunbar Furniture, 1940's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Culver City, CA
Nestled within the exquisite realm of early mid-century modern design, this diminutive Edward
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early Mid Century Modern Table Crumber
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An early Mid-Century Modern period silent butler or table crumber by Kay Bojesen (Denmark, 1886
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Early Mid Century Modern Table Crumber
Early Mid Century Modern Table Crumber
H 0.63 in W 7.36 in D 5.5 in
Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Campaign Mahogany and Brass Nightstands
By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Pheasant for Baker Furniture USA, Early 21st Century Dark mahogany, with brass hardware and brass bases
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Early 2000s American Campaign Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Lawrence Peabody Modern Coffee Table for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody modern coffee table for Craft Associates Furniture This Lawrence Peabody modern
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

History of Modern Furniture by Karl Mang (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A prominent European architect traces the development of furniture from the early nineteenth
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

History of Modern Furniture by Karl Mang (Book)
History of Modern Furniture by Karl Mang (Book)
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H 11.25 in W 9 in D 0.94 in
Set of 2 Midcentury Coffeetables by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Furniture 1970s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder Furniture
Located in Halle, DE
A Set of 2 labeled Coffetable by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Furniture in early 1970s. Rounded
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Lawrence Peabody Modern White Dining Chairs for Craft Associates Furniture
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody modern white dining chairs for Craft Associates furniture These Lawrence
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture 1997/8 edition
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Seattle, WA
it, hence the name. Baker Furniture USA was the only authorized manufacturer outside of Denmark, and
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut, Leather

Early Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp, Denmark ca. 1911
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Scandinavian Modern A beautiful pendant with clear glass shade and patinated brass mounting
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pl. 5 Antique Print of Modern Corner Furniture by Kramer 'circa 1910'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Eckausbildungen im Modernen Karakter'. Lithograph of modern corner furniture
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Early 20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

McGuire Organic Modern Blonde Bamboo Rectangular Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large genuine McGuire rectangular dining table made in the California coastal organic modern style
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Early 21st Century Babà Lounge/ Dining Chairs by Plank Furniture Italy
By Cisotti + Laube
Located in Miami, FL
Sandra Laube for Plank Furniture Italy. Feature a Mid Century Modern Design with a bent Zebra wood shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Roll Arm Bench or Chaise in Silk by Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture
By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Roll arm bench or Chaise in Silk by Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture Baker Furniture item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Silk, Beech

Modern Carter Club Chair Attr Zen Collection Bright Red with Polished Steel Legs
By Carter Furniture 1
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning late 20th to early 21st century Modern Carter Furniture club chair attributed to Zen
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs

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Steel

Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, 1929
Located in valatie, NY
Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, Portraits and Glass 1929, by
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Vintage 1920s American Books

Materials

Paper

1950s Lane Altavista Copenhagen Mid Century Modern Two Tier Walnut End Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
series for its blend of modern furniture’s clean contours and traditional craftsmanship. Ads for the Lane
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Vanity with Large Mirror
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Charleston, WV
60" wide, 22" deep and 24.5" tall. Mirror is 50" wide and 36.25" Tall. Overall height 60.75" Leather & light Primavera wood. Maker unknown, and in the style or after Paul Lazlo and...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Glass

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood

Ashtray in Petrified Wood, 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
is an organic modern item.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Seychellois Organic Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Wood, Petrified Wood

Van Beuren Furniture Catalogue
By Michael van Beuren
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
, early seventies and the furniture store "Marchand" was the authorized distributor in Monterrey, Mexico.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Van Beuren Furniture Catalogue
Van Beuren Furniture Catalogue
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H 0.02 in W 4.34 in D 6.89 in
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair Fiberglass in good condition and structurally
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and White Cork Dining Set, Set of 5
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
the largest furniture companies in the United States. In the early 1950s, Paul Frankl produced several
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany, Cork

Early Modern Danish Cabinetmaker "Captains Chair" in Patinated Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
early modern take on the traditional English "Captains chair" in beautifully patinated solid oak
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Oak

Japanese Modern White Pottery Vase, Japan, Early 20th c
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful white to off-white round Japanese pottery vase, late Modern period, circa early
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Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

German Early Modern Pendant Attributed to Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in New York, NY
of the early forerunners of the modern movement. Height of fixture alone is 23". Piece can
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

George Coslin Set of Six Chairs for Faram Early Sixties
By George Coslin, Faram Furniture
Located in bari, IT
Set of six chairs curved iron frame synthetic fabric seat designer George Coslin production Faram 1960s .
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, 1st Ed 1929
Located in valatie, NY
Girl Scouts Loan Exhibition of Colonial and Early Federal Furniture, Portraits and Glass 1929
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Vintage 1920s American Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Furniture made from top designers between the late 1800's and throughout the period of Mid-Century Modern
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Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Modern Purple Plum Tone Tuxedo Style Club Chairs by Baker a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Splendid modern purple plum tone tuxedo style club chairs by Baker a pair. Comprised of loose back
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Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint, Feathers

Pair of French Early Modern Geometric Lounge Chairs, Style of Atelier Martine
By Atelier Martine
Located in New York, NY
repeating geometrical grid pattern typical of early modern design, the Viennese Secession and minimalism.
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Early 20th Century French Modern Armchairs

Early Modern American Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Early 1950s American iron chair with ottoman. Wood armrest. Iron frame has been refinished and
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

McGuire Organic Modern Blonde Bamboo Hexagonal Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous McGuire organic modern hexagonal base dining table featuring a large round glass top. This
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Modern Wood Frame, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century modern wood frame. Manufactured in France, circa 1940. In original
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Modern Wood Frame, circa 1940
Early 20th Century Modern Wood Frame, circa 1940
No Reserve
H 28.35 in W 14.97 in D 0.99 in
Set of four "Iris" chairs by Bob Van den Berghe for Tranekaer Furniture Denmark
By Bob Van Den Berghe, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Iris chairs designed by Bob Van den Berghe for Tranekaer Furniture Denmark. The Iris chair was
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Early 20th Century Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Armchair with Lambswool Seat
By Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll
Located in Odense, DK
upholstered lambswool seat. Made in Norway in the early 20th century. This fine vintage chair will
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Armchairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak

Early Modern 'Jugendstil' Leather Strap Desk Chair, Germany, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
An early German modernist desk chair with seat and back rest composed of intersecting layers of
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Chairs

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Leather, Oak, Wood

Rare Large French Early Modern Iron Sculpture / Eiffel Tower Obelisk, 1920
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, Rare French early modernist wrought iron freestanding sculpture / obelisk in a Modern
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Early 20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Table by McKay Craft Furniture Made in USA c 1930's
By Salvatore Bevelacqua, McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in New York, NY
pieces in this condition are even harder to find, a little gem from the early stages of the modern
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Børge Mogensen Early Edition Shell Chairs, Scandinavian Modern, 1950
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important pair of sculptural side chairs by Danish architect Børge Mogensen. This model
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Early Russell Woodard Sculptura Patio Sofa
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare find Woodard furniture piece is an early production from the 1950s of the Russell Woodard
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
This little show stopper is right out of the original Mad Men of the 1950's and 60's! Newly reupholstered, this barrel-back caned arm chair, boasts a beautiful form in it's design an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Pair, Rare, Important French Early Modern GRAS Floor Lamps, Model # 215
By Lampe Gras
Located in New York, NY
in the form of a cross and a central ball. This indicates one of the early models; the models post
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Early 20th Century French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Late 20th - Early 21st Century Modern Khaki Accent Lounge Chair Down Seat
Located in Topeka, KS
. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th to Early 21st Century. Khaki lounge
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Feathers

1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid walnut wood frame construction. Johnson Chair Co is the company that made chairs for Th...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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PVC, Walnut

Pair of Lee Woodard Allegro Mid-Century Modern 1950s Iron and Wood Side Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern, circa early 1950s Allegro chairs by Lee Woodard. This pair of sturdy
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Iron

Early 21st Century Modern Grand Rapids Chair Co Variations Coll Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Traditional to Art Deco to Modern Grand Rapids Chair Company Variations Collection dining
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Italian Early Modern / Brutalist Lacquered Wood Armchairs / Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
front side. All characteristics of early furniture. They are beautiful to look at with their burnt red
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Walnut 2-Door Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Diminutive credenza from the early 1950s. Walnut top is new veneer replacing worn Formica. Leather
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Late 20th-Early 21st C Modern Infinity Vortex Wall Mirror Round Brushed Aluminum
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Late 20th to Early 21st Century Modern Infinity vortex wall mirror round with a brushed
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century Chalice
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th metal chalice. by unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

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Metal

Early 20th Century Chalice
Early 20th Century Chalice
No Reserve
H 5.91 in Dm 3.55 in
Early Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bamboo / Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An amazing early bamboo chaise from c. 1940's. It features a bamboo frame with woven seating area
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Rattan

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of early modern furniture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of early modern furniture — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of early modern furniture, we have 41135 options in-stock, while there are 4201 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of early modern furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each option in this array of early modern furniture bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one piece of early modern furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knoll, Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About Early Modern Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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, 2021
    Mid 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture 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 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.