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Vintage Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Cabinet/Shelf/Credenza
Vintage Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Cabinet/Shelf/Credenza

Vintage Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Cabinet/Shelf/Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique smaller foot print floating credenza. Real walnut veneer. Great for entry way, media

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Curved Rattan Floating Shelf, Hand-Crafted, Mid-Century Modern, 2010+
Curved Rattan Floating Shelf, Hand-Crafted, Mid-Century Modern, 2010+

Curved Rattan Floating Shelf, Hand-Crafted, Mid-Century Modern, 2010+

Located in Oxford, GB

Indulge your space with the unique aesthetic of this Pencil Reed Rattan Curved Floating Shelf

Category

2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Danish Teak Coffee Table With Floating Shelf
Mid-Century Danish Teak Coffee Table With Floating Shelf

Mid-Century Danish Teak Coffee Table With Floating Shelf

Located in High Point, NC

A beautifully crafted Mid-Century Danish teak coffee table featuring clean lines, soft rounded

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Shelf by Dyrlund
Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Shelf by Dyrlund

Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Shelf by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century teak wall mounted shelf. We have one available. Designed and manufactured by Dyrlund

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Gorgeous Pace Collection Floating Wall-Mounted Console Shelf, Mid-Century Modern
Gorgeous Pace Collection Floating Wall-Mounted Console Shelf, Mid-Century Modern

Gorgeous Pace Collection Floating Wall-Mounted Console Shelf, Mid-Century Modern

By Pace Collection

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous Pace Collection floating architectural wall-mounted console table. The simple design

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Style Modular Floating Wall Shelf in Aluminum & Wood.
Mid-Century Style Modular Floating Wall Shelf in Aluminum & Wood.

Mid-Century Style Modular Floating Wall Shelf in Aluminum & Wood.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This wall-mounted, floating shelf in the style of French modern designers combines the warmth of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Custom Polished Steel and Frosted Lucite Illuminated Floating Shelf
Mid-Century Custom Polished Steel and Frosted Lucite Illuminated Floating Shelf

Mid-Century Custom Polished Steel and Frosted Lucite Illuminated Floating Shelf

By Brueton, Paul Evans, Pace Collection

Located in Miami, FL

Custom polished steel floating wall console or shelf with frosted lucite top circa 1970s. A welded

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Walnut Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf
Walnut Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf

Walnut Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

This Floating Shelving Unit offers a new and modern take on Mid-century wall storage. Defined by

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Chrome
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Chrome

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Chrome

By Paul Evans

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Floating Surfboard Coffee Table, 1990s
Mid-Century Modern Floating Surfboard Coffee Table, 1990s

Mid-Century Modern Floating Surfboard Coffee Table, 1990s

Located in Raymondville, TX

A vintage mid-century modern surfboard coffee table made in Sweden circa 1995. This classic MCM

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Teak Wood Floating Wall Shelf
Midcentury Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Teak Wood Floating Wall Shelf

Midcentury Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Teak Wood Floating Wall Shelf

By Pedersen & Hansen

Located in Savannah, GA

This handsome Pedersen & Hansen teak floating modernist wall shelf is from the Mid-20th Century

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Brass
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Brass

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Brass

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Dark Stained Oak Floating Shelving Unit  Still Life Floating Shelf
Dark Stained Oak Floating Shelving Unit  Still Life Floating Shelf

Dark Stained Oak Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

This Floating Shelving Unit offers a new and modern take on Mid-century wall storage. Defined by

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

1970's Modern Entryway Hanging / Floating Bevelled Mirrored Console Shelf
1970's Modern Entryway Hanging / Floating Bevelled Mirrored Console Shelf

1970's Modern Entryway Hanging / Floating Bevelled Mirrored Console Shelf

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970'sModern Entryway Hanging Floating Bevelled Mirrored Console Shelf. Unique modern Console that

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Floating Karl Springer Style Lacquered Goatskin Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Floating Karl Springer Style Lacquered Goatskin Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Floating Karl Springer Style Lacquered Goatskin Credenza

By Karl Springer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful vintage modern sideboard with a grasscloth base holding a lacquered goatskin credenza

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Grasscloth, Lacquer

Baughman Style Chrome Floating Bar Cabinets Credenza Mid-Century Modern Founders
Baughman Style Chrome Floating Bar Cabinets Credenza Mid-Century Modern Founders

Baughman Style Chrome Floating Bar Cabinets Credenza Mid-Century Modern Founders

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful set of four Milo Baughman style chrome mirror clad floating cabinets by Founders. Two

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Italian Wood Floating Shelf with Drawer, 1960s, Italy
Italian Wood Floating Shelf with Drawer, 1960s, Italy

Italian Wood Floating Shelf with Drawer, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Italian Wood Floating Shelf with Drawer, 1960s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Vintage Floating Shelf 'Fiordiluna' by Tobia Scarpa, 1991
Italian Vintage Floating Shelf 'Fiordiluna' by Tobia Scarpa, 1991

Italian Vintage Floating Shelf 'Fiordiluna' by Tobia Scarpa, 1991

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Vintage Floating Shelf 'Fiordiluna' by Tobia Scarpa, 1991 Minimalistic, floating glass

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Floating Shelf In Birch By Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia 1986
Floating Shelf In Birch By Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia 1986

Floating Shelf In Birch By Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia 1986

By Up Závody

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant floating shelf designed and produced by UP Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1986. Retains the

Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Floating Shelf In Birch By Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia 1986
Floating Shelf In Birch By Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia 1986

Floating Shelf In Birch By Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia 1986

By Up Závody

Located in Zohor, SK

Elegant floating shelf designed and produced by UP Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1986. Retains the

Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Smoked Glass Oak Base Floating Shelf Side End Table
Smoked Glass Oak Base Floating Shelf Side End Table

Smoked Glass Oak Base Floating Shelf Side End Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern smoked glass top oak base side end table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Patchwork Hanging Shelf Console Table & Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Patchwork Hanging Shelf Console Table & Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Patchwork Hanging Shelf Console Table & Mirror

By Paul Evans

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Paul Evans studio floating shelf and mirror set circa early 1970's. It features copper, bronze and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Slate, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Danish Floating Teak Shelf by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s.
Danish Floating Teak Shelf by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s.

Danish Floating Teak Shelf by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s.

By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Floating Teak Shelf by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno

Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Rectangular Floating Shelf with Close Back and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Surfboard Style & Floating Top Coffee Table
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Surfboard Style & Floating Top Coffee Table

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Surfboard Style & Floating Top Coffee Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wood This stunning surfboard-style coffee table by Lane epitomizes the sleek, organic lines of mid

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno

Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Large Rectangular Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Individual Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno by Nono
Individual Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno by Nono

Individual Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno by Nono

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Individual Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno

Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Large Rectangular Floating Shelf with Close Back and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Floating Wall Shelf with Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Axel Kjersgaard, 1960s
Floating Wall Shelf with Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Axel Kjersgaard, 1960s

Floating Wall Shelf with Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Axel Kjersgaard, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Rare and beautiful ‘Model 128’ floating shelf designed by Kai Kristiansen around 1960. Very high

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century 5 Foot Driftwood Floor Lamp w/ Glass Shelf
Mid-Century 5 Foot Driftwood Floor Lamp w/ Glass Shelf

Mid-Century 5 Foot Driftwood Floor Lamp w/ Glass Shelf

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful vintage modern floor lamp features a sculptural driftwood frame with a floating

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood, Driftwood

Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Nono
Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Nono

Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Nono

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Rectangular Floating Shelf with Close Back and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) Wood Burning Technique Floating Shelf with Inlaid Brass
Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) Wood Burning Technique Floating Shelf with Inlaid Brass

Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) Wood Burning Technique Floating Shelf with Inlaid Brass

By Huy Lam

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Elevate No. 3", is a one-of-a-kind piece as part of Huy Lam's "Elevate" collection. This piece is hand-crafted by the artist in Canada with hand-carved wood fashioned with classic j...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wa...

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Bamboo & Glass Wall Shelf in the Manner of Vittorio Bonacina
Mid-Century Bamboo & Glass Wall Shelf in the Manner of Vittorio Bonacina

Mid-Century Bamboo & Glass Wall Shelf in the Manner of Vittorio Bonacina

By Vittorio Bonacina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, exemplifying the Mid-Century embrace of natural materials and handcrafted construction. The design captures the

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Italian Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Italian Credenza

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning vintage modern sideboard features a floating glass top and angled legs. Sleek design

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid Century Floating Top Walnut Desk by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
Mid Century Floating Top Walnut Desk by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California

Mid Century Floating Top Walnut Desk by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Walnut floating top desk supported by cylindrical feet, model 1625 designed by Milo Baughman for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid Century modern iron and glass hanging shelves
Mid Century modern iron and glass hanging shelves

Mid Century modern iron and glass hanging shelves

Located in Hudson, NY

Add a touch of mid-century sophistication to your space with these floating shelves. Crafted from

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern West German Vase
Vintage Mid-Century Modern West German Vase

Vintage Mid-Century Modern West German Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

robust form and warm, neutral palette make it a perfect companion for Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian

Category

Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Vases

Materials

Pottery, Teak

Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Wall Floating Credenza
Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Wall Floating Credenza

Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Wall Floating Credenza

By Paul Evans

Located in Toledo, OH

Paul Evans Cityscape patchwork burlwood floating credenza. This stunning long mid-century Paul

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk
Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk

Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk

Located in Phoenix, AZ

1960s Danish teak wood desk. Excellent mid century modern floating style with sculptural legs and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Side Table w/ Open Bookshelf
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Side Table w/ Open Bookshelf

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Side Table w/ Open Bookshelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-Century Modern side table showcases a clean architectural silhouette with its floating case form and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967

Located in Manhasset, NY

Norwegian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967 This elegant wall-mounted

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Features a modern Scandinavian minimalist design with a beautiful teak wood grain. Offers plenty of

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table

Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table

By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful mid-century modern, rosewood Danish coffee table by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Fantastic Pair Of Burled Mastercraft Night Stand Mid-century Modern
Fantastic Pair Of Burled Mastercraft Night Stand Mid-century Modern

Fantastic Pair Of Burled Mastercraft Night Stand Mid-century Modern

By Mastercraft

Located in Pemberton, NJ

give the illusion of the cabinet floating. Each door has heavy solid brass pulls-they open to reveal a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s
Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s

Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California

Located in Troy, MI

Stunning Mid Century modern sideboard in walnut designed by Greta Magnusson - Grossman for Glenn of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Blue Crystal Glass Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles
Blue Crystal Glass Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Blue Crystal Glass Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful blue glass paperweight infused with suspended floating bubbles, creating depth

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Palisander Console & Mirror Set
Mid-Century Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Palisander Console & Mirror Set

Mid-Century Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Palisander Console & Mirror Set

By Pedersen & Hansen

Located in Forney, TX

table becomes a floating wall hanging shelf with legs removed, or a diminutive bench in the foyer

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Copper

Vintage Round Brass “Floating” Desk Clock by Seiko
Vintage Round Brass “Floating” Desk Clock by Seiko

Vintage Round Brass “Floating” Desk Clock by Seiko

By Seiko

Located in San Diego, CA

timeless accent that pairs beautifully with mid-century modern, post-modern, or contemporary interiors

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Danish Rosewood Floating Bookcase by HG Furniture, 1960s.
Danish Rosewood Floating Bookcase by HG Furniture, 1960s.

Danish Rosewood Floating Bookcase by HG Furniture, 1960s.

By HG Furniture, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Rosewood Floating Bookcase by HG Furniture, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern small

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

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Floating Shelf Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the floating shelf mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each floating shelf mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer floating shelf mid century modern, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A floating shelf mid century modern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one floating shelf mid century modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Walter Wirtz, Milo Baughman and Carl Auböck produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Floating Shelf Mid Century Modern?

Prices for a floating shelf mid century modern start at $485 and top out at $6,700 with the average selling for $2,223.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.