Mid Century Modern English G-Plan "Librenza" Credenza
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern G-Plan "Librenza" credenza, English. Stamped "EG, E.
Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe Bedroom Furniture by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning armoire by renowned British furniture maker G Plan as part of their Librenza range, this Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak wardrobe blends great storage with beautiful style.
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Nightstand by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern nightstand / chest. "Librenza" series G Plan / E. Gomme. Maker's label inside drawer.
Oak
$3,500Sale Price|22% Off
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 and black.
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' range in 1959.
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 'Library' and 'Credenza' into one which is reflected in the overall design and functional...
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.
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
Gomme for G Plan in the 1950s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this dining table is a true icon of mid-century design.
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
Designed in the 1950’s by E Gomme G Plan, part of their Librenza range. Features sleek sophisticated lines, beautiful teak top and solid beech ebonised legs.
Teak
Sold
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
Sold
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) on black plinth/legs with polished brass caps, adjustable brass riser feet & ergon...
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 Consists of a cabinet at the bottom with sliding doors a drop down bureau and various sh...
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.
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 classic with plenty of storage as well as a usefull mirror All detailed with the G ...
Glass, Teak
Sold
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.
Glass, Teak
Sold
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.
Teak
Sold
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 three drawers
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 - Features 7 drawers.
Wood
Sold
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) on black plinth / legs with polished brass caps, adjustable brass riser feet & erg...
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 range preceded the company’s lean towards Danish design aesthetic in the 1960’s. ’...
Brass
Sold
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 having a central bank of three graduated drawers flanked to either side by concertina...
Walnut
Sold
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 having a central bank of three graduated drawers flanked to either side by concertina...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Teak Armoire Wardrobe by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the quintessential excellence of Mid Century design with our stunning Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Armoire by G Plan, part of their coveted Librenza range, available...
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
Sold
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
Beautiful grain throughout, this dresser is part of the "Librenza" line from G Plan / E. Gomme Ltd, England, 1950s.
Sold
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
Fantastic elegant dining chairs that look Italian made, but are actually British! These chairs are made of black painted wood with a white faux leather seating. Two of the chairs hav...
Faux Leather, Wood
Sold
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 unusual shape which would look great in any bedroom or entryway its placed in!
Brass
Vintage Limed Oak Wardrobe, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
1950s limed oak wardrobe with carved vertical panels and metal handles, raised on shaped feet with a curved base. Central bi-fold door with full-width hanging space inside. Doors o...
Oak
$2,662
H 72.05 in W 45.67 in D 23.63 in
1940s Bauhaus-Inspired Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald – Czechoslovakia
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
A functional wardrobe designed in the spirit of Bauhaus modernism by Hynek Gottwald, produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The piece combines utilitarian design with a clean i...
Steel
French Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Double Wardrobe, C1930
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Art Deco modernist two door wardrobe, in a highly desirable true pale blonde birds eye maple veneers. Original highly polished chrome handles and chrome hanging rails, catches and hi...
Birdseye Maple
Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage one-of-a-kind, custom made wardrobe in an Art Deco style Maple burl veneered doors and sides stained in a rich Walnut tone Beautiful curved sides and molding Interior tr...
Wood, Maple, Birdseye Maple, Burl
Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
28VJL54 Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet 47.5”Wx20”Dx69”H France, circa 1910 $1795.00 This lovely piece is relatively large for a Vertigo, translated as “Vertical Cabinet, a...
Pine
$2,200
H 75.2 in W 39.77 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1930s Netherlands
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Lovely Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir from the 1930s. The armoir has four shelves, one drawer and the original bevelled mirror. In good original vintage condition with minor wear a...
Oak
$16,509 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Large Cabinet or Wardrobe in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or cabinet, solid oak, France, 1960s. This wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the well-designed constr...
Oak
$16,400
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...
Glass, Walnut
$1,995
H 73 in W 48 in D 22 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe by Meredew Danish Style
By Meredew
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful example of mid century style, this Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe by Meredew Danish Style offers great storage while showcasing timeless design. Made by...
Teak, Mirror, Wood
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 120 in D 35.4 in
Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Seattle, WA
A dining table in teak designed by Johannes Andersen for with clever hidden drawers on both ends concealing two large leaves. The table can accommodate up to 10 seating with extended...
Teak
$13,370 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$3,197
H 69.3 in W 71.26 in D 22.84 in
Armoire vintage style moderniste en teck et métal des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Armoire vintage style moderniste des années 60, en teck, pieds tubulaires carrés en métal noir, beaux rangements : 4 portes avec espace penderie et grandes étagères, 2 tiroirs avec p...
Teak
$3,995
H 75.75 in W 47.75 in D 20 in
Large Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobe Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage English & Art Deco style large wardrobe, armoire, or storage cabinet composed of a burled maple frame, walnut top corner & edge det...
Metal
$7,500
H 70 in W 54 in D 24 in
Fine Danish Mid Century Modern 3 Bay Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Dresser MINT
By Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Danish Mid Century Modern 3 Bay Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Dresser MINT
Birch
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.