$3,500Sale Price|22% Off
H 29 in W 45 in D 74 in
Early G-Plan Dining Table by E Gomme in Mahogany and Black
By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fully restored early dining table by E Gomme, G-Plan for the librenza range in mahogany
Brass
1950s Drop Leaf Dining Table by E Gomme
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful vintage drop leaf table was produced by E Gomme (G Plan) as part of their 'Librenza
Brass
‘Librenza’ G-Plan Room Divider
By G-Plan
Located in Newark, GB
Mid-20th century modern 'Librenza' G-Plan room divider. - 'Librenza', a word combining both
Teak
Librenza Sideboard from G-Plan, 1950s
By G-Plan
Located in Chesham, GB
- Sideboard produced by G-Plan in the 1950s. - Tola wood - Brass handles - Ebonised legs.
Wood
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Navy Upholstered Librenza Dining Chairs from G-Plan, 1960s, Set of 6
By G-Plan
Located in Chesham, GB
A set of 6 G-Plan tola and black 'Librenza' butterfly chairs with ebonised legs.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Librenza Stool from G-Plan, 1950s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A stool from the Librenza series produced by the British G-Plan factory in the 1950s. A stool with
Brass
Unavailable
H 28.55 in W 74.02 in D 46.07 in
Librenza Dining Table in Tola Wood by E.Gomme for G Plan, 1950’s
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Librenza Dining Table in Tola Wood, designed by E. Gomme for G Plan in the 1950s
Teak
Unavailable
H 29.73 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Mid Century 1950’s Dining ‘Helicopter’ Table by E Gomme G Plan
Located in London, GB
Very rare Mid Century Modern ‘Helicopter’ dining table. Designed in the 1950’s by E Gomme G Plan
Teak
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H 76 in W 36 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern G-Plan Librenza Room Divider Shelving Unit, circa 1960
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern G-plan room divider shelving unit with fall front secrétaire Stamped G-Plan
Teak
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H 51 in W 24 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Egomme G Plan Librenza Tallboy Dresser Danish Vintage Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Mid-Century Italian style Tola Librenza tallboy dresser of 7 drawers by E Gomme (G Plan
Teak
Mid Century Modern Librenza Room Divider Bookcase by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1960s G plan Librenza range room divider Contrasting Tola wood and painted black sections
Teak
Set of 6 Vintage G Plan Butterfly Dining Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of G Plan Librenza dining chairs, otherwise known as butterfly chairs. These were
Wood
Mid Century Modern Librenza Armoire Wardrobe by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Mid Century armoire by G Plan as part of their Librenza range. This is a great looking
Glass, Teak
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H 38.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Librenza Credenza Buffet Sideboard Display Cabinet by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic piece of G plan furniture from the Librenza range of furniture. A fantastic piece for
Glass, Teak
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H 48 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Librenza Credenza Sideboard Display Cabinet by G Plan Danish
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic piece of G Plan furniture from the Librenza range of furniture. A fantastic piece for
Teak
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H 40.95 in W 38.19 in D 18.51 in
Mid Century Tola and Black Librenza Drinks Cabinet Bureau G Plan, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century Tola and Black cabinet from G Plan (E Gomme) Featuring a pull down compartment and
Teak, Walnut
Midcentury Tallboy Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
- Midcentury Tola wood tallboy chest of drawers - Manufactured by G-Plan for the Librenza range
Wood
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H 51 in W 24 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Egomme G Plan Librenza Tallboy Dresser Danish Vintage Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning mid-century Italian style Tola Librenza tallboy dresser of 7 drawers By E Gomme (G Plan
Teak
1950’s Mid Century G Plan Tola & Black Librenza Sideboard
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A G Plan Tola & Black sideboard produced in the late 1950’s The G Plan Tola & black Librenza
Brass
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H 31 in W 75 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Walnut "Librenza" Credenza by G Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern Danish style walnut "Librenza" Credenza by G Plan, 1960s. This sleek credenza
Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 75 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Walnut "Librenza" Credenza by G Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern Danish style walnut "Librenza" Credenza by G Plan, 1960s. This sleek credenza
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Teak Armoire Wardrobe by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Afromosia Armoire by G Plan, part of their coveted Librenza range, available exclusively at Mid
Teak
Midcentury Retro Librenza Sideboard by G-Plan, 1960s
By G-Plan
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Mid-Century Modern sideboard. - Manufactured in the UK by G-Plan.
Teak
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H 33.75 in W 58.75 in D 18.75 in
E. Gomme Ltd./G Plan Tola Wood "Librenza" Dresser, 1950s, England
By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
G Plan Tola wood long 8-drawer dresser with brass metal pulls, ebonized base with brass feet and
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H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
E. Gomme "Librenza" Wood and Faux Leather Dining Chairs by G-Plan, England, 1962
By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture, Gio Ponti
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
upholstered in the same faux leather. They were made by G-Plan England in the 1960s. We have original
Faux Leather, Wood
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H 57.29 in W 44.69 in D 19.1 in
Midcentury Gplan Tola Librenza Dressing Table / Hallway Unit, 1950s-1960s
By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
G Plan Dressing Table with Cheval Mirror Librenza Rnage, 1950s-1960s It has an excellent and
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table by Florence Knoll, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table by Florence Knoll, 1960s.
Wood
$4,494 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Vintage Farmhouse Solid Wood Table, 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful rustic farmhouse table with rich vintage original patina. Dates circa 1900, and in stable structural condition. Solid square legs. This table has a beautiful overall patina...
Wood
$8,700Sale Price|40% Off
H 32 in W 88.1 in D 18 in
Mahogany Basket Weave Credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare ribbon mahogany and stainless steel basket weave front credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This piece retains its original Dunbar finish which is in excellent condi...
Stainless Steel
$2,368
H 29.14 in W 72.05 in D 17.72 in
Vintage 1960 Retro Teak Sideboard or Credenza with cocktail cupboard by Jentique
By Jentique
Located in Markington, GB
Lovely Vintage Teak Sideboard / Credenza, 1960s A beautiful example of mid-century design, this vintage teak sideboard from the 1960s is in very good condition and offers loads of s...
Teak
$3,200
H 50.5 in W 44 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern American Designer Sculptural High-Boy Dresser, Chest, Walnut
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern American designer sculptural high-boy dresser, chest, walnut Measures: 50.5H x 44W x 20D.
Walnut
$3,900 / item
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 64 in
"Douglas" Stereo Cabinet / Credenza, Dark Walnut, Mid-Century Modern Styling
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Douglas Stereo Cabinet has been meticulously designed to be the perfect home for stereo components, records, and any other entertainment device/media. It's an original design ins...
Walnut
$2,675 / item
H 36 in W 17 in D 22 in
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Gordon Modern Walnut Dining Chairs, Leather
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Gordon Modern Walnut Dining Chairs, Leather Modern dining chairs, 1901 for Craft Associates Furniture are expertly handcrafted. Each chair base is con...
Leather, Ziricote
Mid Century Tola and Black Tallboy Chest from G Plan, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century Tola and Black tallboy chest from G Plan (E Gomme) Featuring a pull down compartment with an internal shelf and three drawers
Teak, Walnut
$2,507Sale Price|54% Off
H 29.14 in W 84.26 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Retro Sideboard Round Handles Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1960s
By Tom Robertson, A.H. MacIntosh & Company
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1960s McIntosh Sideboard by Tom Robertson – Exceptional Condition This stunning vintage sideboard, designed by Tom Robertson for McIntosh in the 1960s, is one of the finest ...
Wood
$2,736Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.5 in W 60 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid-Century G-Plan Lowboy Dresser with Vanity
By G-Plan
Located in Emeryville, CA
G-Plan emerged in the 1950s under the innovative stewardship of E. Gomme Ltd., a venerable furniture company based in High Wycombe. It stands as a pinnacle of post-war furniture prod...
Teak
Mid-Century Dining Table w/ Leaf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern rounded dining table with 10" leaf. Extending to almost 6 feet long and accommodating 6 chairs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
Vintage Modern King-Size Brass Bed Headboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique brass headboard features stylish Mid-Century Modern design and measures 78 inches wide. Unique patina adds to the vintage appeal of the piece, making it a great addition ...
Brass
Diamond Front Walnut Mid-Century Modern Double High Chest Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern diamond front eight drawers high chest dresser cabinet.
Walnut
$4,900
H 29.25 in W 44 in D 44 in
Mid-Century Ebonized Extension Dining Table w/ Architectural Leg Base, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
As functional as it is visually alluring this extraordinary dining table, ebonized in a silky jet-black stain, is ready for your space. Constructed of walnut, with spectacular angula...
Walnut
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.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.