20th Century Cream Velvet "Tulip" Seating Suite By Km Wilkins For G Plan, 1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Vintage 20th Century seating suite, famously dubbed the "Tulip seating group" and envisioned by KM Wilkins, retailed by G Plan.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of G Plan Mikado Chairs with Stools
Located in Alton, GB
These chairs feature a similar profile to that of the iconic ‘saddle’ suites by G Plan however these are much rarer and we have been able to find only one photo of this design from a...
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Side Table by Ib Kofod-Larsen for G-Plan
By G-Plan, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun Historical Fact: In the early 1960s G-Plan launched Kofod-Larsen’s “Danish Range,” helping to popularize teak and afrormosia furniture across Britain; the line became so beloved ...
Teak
Sold
H 33.08 in W 31.11 in D 39.38 in
G Plan 1960s Saddle Three-Piece Suite Original Upholstery Solid Teak Frames
By G Plan Furniture
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original suite of original solid teak 1960s G Plan furniture to include a saddle sofa and pair of armchairs with period upholstery An iconi...
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 72.25 in W 36.03 in D 21.66 in
Sublime G Plan circa 1960s Ercol Wardrobe in Solid Elm Part of Large Suite
By Ercol
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1960s G-Plan Ercol solid Elm wardrobe which is part of a large suite This piece is in perfect and I mean absolutely...
Elm
Sold
H 72.25 in W 36.03 in D 21.66 in
Sublime G Plan circa 1960s Ercol Wardrobe in Solid Elm Part of Large Suite
By Ercol
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1960s G-Plan Ercol solid Elm wardrobe which is part of a large suite This piece is in perfect and I mean absolutely perfect ...
Elm
Pair of Mid Century Housemaster Lounge Chairs by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wilkins who designed other upholstered furniture for G Plan such as the Saddle suite, but the Housemaster chair must be his most prominent design.
Bouclé, Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 32.68 in
Mid Century G Plan Melissa Corner Sofa Brown Geometric Chevron Pattern Vintage
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century G Plan Melissa Modular Corner Sofa Brown Geometric Chevron Pattern Vintage Retro MCM A really stunning and very rare vintage 1970s corner sofa suite by G Pl...
Other
G Plan Housemaster Chair & Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
The Housemaster chair was designed by K.M.Wilkins who designed other upholstered furniture for G Plan such as the Saddle suite , but the Housemaster chair must be his most prominent ...
Teak
Sold
H 32 in W 33 in D 29 in
G Plan Housemaster Chair and Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Wilkins who designed other upholstered furniture for G Plan such as the Saddle suite, but the Housemaster chair must be his most prominent design.
Teak
Sold
H 32 in W 33 in D 29 in
G Plan Housemaster Chair and Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
The Housemaster chair was designed by K.M.Wilkins who designed other upholstered furniture for G Plan such as the Saddle suite, but the Housemaster chair must be his most prominent d...
Teak
$3,309 / set
H 35.04 in W 54.73 in D 32.68 in
Vintage Ivory Original Fabric Living Room Set of 3 Pieces by Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This set is very particular and interesting because both the sofa and the armchairs feature vintage brass cones feet. Their fabric is original and, as you can s...
Brass
$19,500 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of four. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs,...
Bouclé, Plastic
$14,600 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclè, 1970, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of three. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa des...
Bouclé, Plastic
$29,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa design...
Bouclé, Plastic
$29,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, six elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs...
Bouclé, Plastic
$10,800 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, two elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa des...
Bouclé, Plastic
$16,389Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Rare New Upholstered Beige Paul McCobb Set for Directional, USA - 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 1950s Paul McCobb Set for Directional, newly upholstered in Dedar Fabric. The measurements given apply to the sofa. The Lounge Chair measures: D90, W82, H80, SH43cm. Paul McCo...
Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Cream Fabric, Sculptural Design, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning “Le Bambole” sofa by the iconic Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Upholstered in luxurious cream fabric, this sculptural sofa features soft organic curves, deep comfortable ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$6,500
H 31 in W 43 in D 38 in
Italian Postmodern Curved Modular Sectional Sofa in Ivory Patterned Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modular sculpted seating group using a serpentine form composed of multiple modules that can be arranged in sweeping curve or separated into independent seating elements. Original i...
Velvet
$12,400
H 24.5 in W 172 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman Ivory Cream Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There can hardly be a more emblematic Mid-Century Modern sofa than the Milo Baughman semi-circular sectional sofa circa 1970s made by Thayer Coggin. The most well known and admired o...
Upholstery
$8,500
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Sand Velvet, 1973 The "Maralunga" three-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti is a renowned design for Cassina, created in 1973...
Velvet
$2,967
H 33.47 in W 108.27 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Saporiti Modular Sofa, Ivory Fabric, Italian Design, 1980s
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This elegant modular sofa by Saporiti exemplifies the bold and comfortable aesthetic of Italian design from the 1980s. Featuring a soft ivory upholstery with subtle pastel speckles, ...
Fabric
$12,950 / set
H 26 in W 165 in D 84.5 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Circular Sectional Sofa, Cream Upholstery, 1970
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous two piece circular sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The original cream colored fabric seems to be an ultra suede. There are no flaws to the fabric. It is u...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,181
H 25.6 in W 97.25 in D 64.38 in
Italian modern Beige fabric Modular sofa by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Sabot
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Beige fabric Modular sofa by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s Modular and corner sofa, fully padded and covered in brown-beige linen fabric. The sofa is composed of 3 simp...
Fabric
$29,104 / set
H 27.96 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Midcentury White Wool Soriana Sofa and 2 Armchairs By Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
The sofa set and two Soriana armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Steel structure and upholstered in white wool, Italian design from the 1960s. This iconic set of Soriana...
Steel
$12,500
H 28 in W 176 in D 88 in
American Vintage 1980s 3-Piece Sectional Sofa, White Cream Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
American Vintage (1980s) 3-piece sectional sofa with lightly swirl patterned white / cream upholstery, removable seat cushions, and arms on ends of two outer sections. Yellowing sta...
Upholstery
Danish Sofa in Brown Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1960s This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the design. T...
Leather, Mahogany
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
$5,661 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Iroko veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable she...
Wood
$8,500 / set
H 28 in W 41.75 in D 37.5 in
Pair of Leather and Chromed Steel Art Deco Style Club Chairs
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We normally do not deal with items produced in the last 20 to 30 years, however this pair of leather and chromed steel art deco style club chairs are extremely high quality and have ...
Steel, Chrome
$3,000Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 25 in W 61.5 in D 32.75 in
Pair of Chrome Framed Love Seats in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Flair
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original vintage two seat sofas floating within chromed steel bands. In the style of Milo Baughman but actually from the Flair division of Bernhardt. Original upholstery is ...
Chrome
Oak Daybed by Guillerme & Chambron, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Guillerme & Chambron in the 1960s, this French oak daybed reflects the duo’s instinct for sculptural simplicity and everyday utility. This example is fitted with a c...
Linen, Oak
Mid-Century Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted from rich French oak, this angular masterpiece by Guillerme & Chambron epitomizes the elegance of mid-century design. Wool-upholstered cushions with contrast button tufting b...
Wool, Oak
$6,495
H 32 in W 89 in D 46 in
1990s Carol Hicks x EJ Victor Country Shabby Boho Full Down Colorful Floral Sofa
By Victor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 1990s with this exquisite sofa. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The sofa is a statement piece which is also e...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knoll Antimott, sofa, alcantara, chrome, Germany, 1960s Somewhere between 1925-1929 Wilhelm Knoll developed a patented system of seating named 'Antimott'. The line consisted of fur...
Chrome
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s. It features a stainless steel frame with fuchsia tweed upholstery.
Stainless Steel
$7,775 / item
H 31 in W 84 in D 37 in
Lawson-Fenning Curved Back Sofa, Green Velvet & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Curved Back Sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Upholstery, Walnut
$9,475 / item
H 31 in W 96 in D 40 in
Lawson-Fenning Mesa Sofa, Brown Mohair with Walnut Base, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise. The Lawson-Fenning Collectio...
Upholstery, Walnut
Paul Frankl Pretzel 4 Seat Rattan Sofa.
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Frankl Pretzel 4 seat Rattan Bamboo Sofa.
Bamboo, Rattan
$20,361 / item
H 65.75 in W 87.01 in D 1.19 in
Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade Screen by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Paravent Ambassade indoors screen designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735 and Pernette Perriand-Barsac. Manufactured in Italy by Cassina. The structure consists i...
Porcelain
$5,157Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 33 in W 70 in D 34 in
Restored Streamline Art Deco Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco rattan living room set, which includes one lounge chair and a matching three-seat sofa. Each seat features rounded three-strand rattan arms with three decorative ...
Wicker, Rattan
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.
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