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Mid-Century Danish Modern G-Plan Teak Vanity

$3,500

Mid-Century Danish Modern G-Plan Teak Vanity

By G-Plan

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern G-Plan Teak Vanity. Featuring a straight line

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Teak

Mid Century English Modern G Plan Teak Hutch

$2,839

Mid Century English Modern G Plan Teak Hutch

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century English Modern G Plan Teak Hutch Above average vintage condition and structurally

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

$975

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

Located in Basildon, London

The G Plan Teak Corner Shelf is a quintessential piece of mid-century modern design, offering both

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

G Plan Teak Nest of Three Occasional Tables

$668Sale Price|38% Off

G Plan Teak Nest of Three Occasional Tables

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Crawley, GB

A G Plan Teak Nest Of Three Occasional Tables. Three's a charm. A beautiful set of nesting

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Teak

G Plan Teak Floating Nightstands/ End Tables

$800Sale Price|20% Off

G Plan Teak Floating Nightstands/ End Tables

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Very stylish pair of teak vintage floating bedside tables. These were made by G- Plan and their

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

6 Mid Century G-Plan Teak Dining Chairs

$4,110 / set

6 Mid Century G-Plan Teak Dining Chairs

By G-Plan

Located in Buxton, GB

Embrace the timeless elegance of the 1950s with this set of six G Plan Fresco Dining Chairs. Each

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian G Plan Teak Buffet or Credenza

$3,495

Midcentury Scandinavian G Plan Teak Buffet or Credenza

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Troy, MI

circa 1960s medium sized buffet in teak by British maker G Plan. Three narrow top drawers with

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Pair of G Plan Teak 'Fresco' Side Chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960

$2,785 / set

Pair of G Plan Teak 'Fresco' Side Chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Pair of G plan teak 'Fresco' side chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960, of cube-form, the

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Original Mid Century Modern G Plan Teak Fresco Long 4 Door Drawer Credenza 1966

$3,400

Original Mid Century Modern G Plan Teak Fresco Long 4 Door Drawer Credenza 1966

By G Plan Furniture, V.B. Wilkins

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & long Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza by G Plan, from the "Fresco" range

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

1970s G Plan Teak Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table with Tiles and Glass

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

1970s G Plan Teak Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table with Tiles and Glass

Located in Seattle, WA

Rare and highly collectible G Plan coffee table. Being both structurally sturdy and sound with only

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cut Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Dining Table by G-Plan with Butterfly Leaf

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Dining Table by G-Plan with Butterfly Leaf

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

G Plan teak dining table Mid-Century Modern G Plan round 48" dining table with a rich teak grain

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century G Plan Fresco Extendable Butterfly Leaf Teak Dining Table 1960s

$2,400

Mid-Century G Plan Fresco Extendable Butterfly Leaf Teak Dining Table 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

A good Mid-Century Modern G Plan teak extendable dining table from the "Fresco range", designed by

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Set of 3 Mid 20th Century Nesting Tables by G Plan

$2,368 / set

Set of 3 Mid 20th Century Nesting Tables by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Beirut, LB

. These G-Plan teak Mid-Century Modern nesting tables with rounded edge 'sleigh' legs are the Quadrille

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Mid Century Housemaster Lounge Chairs by G Plan

$13,000

Pair of Mid Century Housemaster Lounge Chairs by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificent Pair of 'Low Rider' G Plan Teak Housemaster Chairs and Footstools by K M Wilkins Circa

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Teak Cabinet by G Plan

$800

Teak Cabinet by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Made by G Plan for their 'Sierra' line, this vintage teak cabinet comes with 1 drawer and 2 door

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern G Plan Saddleback Teak Ottoman

$840

Danish Modern G Plan Saddleback Teak Ottoman

By G-Plan

Located in Charleston, SC

Vintage mid century G plan Saddleback Footstool on castors. Original upholstery in black vinyl with

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

G-Plan Fresco Pair of Teak Mid Century Modern Dressers by G-Plan, c. 1960's

$3,550

G-Plan Fresco Pair of Teak Mid Century Modern Dressers by G-Plan, c. 1960's

By G-Plan

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Pair of Vintage Mid century Modern Teak Dressers from G-Plan's iconic Fresco line, c. 1960's

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Set of nesting tables in teak by G-plan

$844 / set

Set of nesting tables in teak by G-plan

By G-Plan

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

G Plan nest of 3 tables from the E Gomme furniture manufacturer. Each top is teak veneered and

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Teak

G-Plan Midcentury Round Teak and Glass Coffee Table

$750

G-Plan Midcentury Round Teak and Glass Coffee Table

By G-Plan

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Rare round teak and smoked glass coffee table by G-Plan, circa 1960. This particular table is of

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

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser by G-Plan, c. 1960's

$1,975

Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser by G-Plan, c. 1960's

By G-Plan

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Vintage Mid century Modern Teak Dresser from G-Plan's iconic Fresco line, c. 1960's. This small

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

G Plan, Nesting Tables, Teak, United Kingdom, 1950s

$5,800 / set

G Plan, Nesting Tables, Teak, United Kingdom, 1950s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of teak three-part nesting tables produced by G Plan, United Kingdom, c. 1950s. Very light

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair - Mid Century Modern G-Plan Fresco Teak Corner Cabinets, c. 1960’s Teak B

$3,500 / set

Pair - Mid Century Modern G-Plan Fresco Teak Corner Cabinets, c. 1960’s Teak B

By G-Plan

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Pair of original G-Plan Fresco corner cabinets, showcasing the clean lines, warm teak tones, and

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

$3,625

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console. "Sierra" series by G

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

set of 3 teak nesting table, G-Plan, 1960s

$1,190 / set

set of 3 teak nesting table, G-Plan, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Beautiful set of three teak nesting tables by G-Plan, United Kingdom, 1950s-1960s. Very good

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Coffee Table by G Plan

$1,050

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Coffee Table by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century modern teak coffee table. By G Plan. Maker's label on bottom. This

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

Materials

Teak

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #4

$1,320 / set

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #4

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: R Bennett Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1964 Materials: Teak, Afromosia

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1970s

$834

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1970s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

A teak chest of drawers from G Plan Featuring 4 drawers

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

G-Plan "Whale Tail" Butterfly Leaf Dining Table

$3,200

G-Plan "Whale Tail" Butterfly Leaf Dining Table

By G-Plan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking Mid-Century Modern dining table by G-Plan, known as the iconic “Whale Tail” model

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table by G Plan

$1,995

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century modern teak extendable dining table with 1 built-in leaf. By G Plan

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

4 Mid Century G-Plan Fresco Dining Chairs

$2,020 / set

4 Mid Century G-Plan Fresco Dining Chairs

By G-Plan

Located in Buxton, GB

Embrace the timeless elegance of the 1950s with this set of four G Plan Fresco Dining Chairs. Each

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

G Plan Fresco Low Teak Four Door Credenza

$4,500

G Plan Fresco Low Teak Four Door Credenza

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Set of Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Nesting Tables by G Plan

$875 / set

Set of Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Nesting Tables by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

" series designed by Richard Bennett for G Plan. This set is in excellent overall condition with few signs

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid-Century G-Plan Lowboy Dresser with Vanity

$2,736Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Mid-Century G-Plan Lowboy Dresser with Vanity

By G-Plan

Located in Emeryville, CA

flexibility. This exquisite low teak dresser vanity hails from G-Plan's iconic Fresco series, crafted during

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

G Plan Quadrille Ottoman / Vanity Stool in Teak

$1,020

G Plan Quadrille Ottoman / Vanity Stool in Teak

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: R Bennett Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1964 Materials: Teak, Vinyl

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Set of Three G-Plan Nested Side Tables

$1,276Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Set of Three G-Plan Nested Side Tables

By G-Plan

Located in Emeryville, CA

G-Plan, born in the 1950s under the auspices of E. Gomme Ltd., a stalwart in High Wycombe's

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Sideboard by E. Gomme for G-Plan

$2,500

Teak Sideboard by E. Gomme for G-Plan

By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful teak sideboard made by G-Plan in the UK. Four side drawers and a sliding door cabinet for

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura G-Plan

$3,522

Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura G-Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Milano, IT

Sideboard vintage impiallacciato in legno di teak con maniglie, in tonalità più scura, presenta

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Clear Glazed Hexagonal Coffee Table With Black Plinth Base

$1,741

Mid Century Teak Clear Glazed Hexagonal Coffee Table With Black Plinth Base

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Mid Century Modern G-Plan Teak Glazed Hexagonal Coffee Table. Table features a Clear glass top

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

Materials

Teak, Glass

Vintage 1960s Teak G-Plan Nest of Tables, Nesting Table, Mid Century Design

$546 / set

Vintage 1960s Teak G-Plan Nest of Tables, Nesting Table, Mid Century Design

By G Plan Furniture

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

A retro mid 20th century circa 1960s teak G-Plan nest of tables. The nest having rectangular tops

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe By G Plan Kofod Larsen Danish

$2,295

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe By G Plan Kofod Larsen Danish

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning wardrobe armoire by G plan is part of their Danish range and designed by renowned

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Small G Plan "Scandinavian Range" Credenza in Teak #1

$4,620

Small G Plan "Scandinavian Range" Credenza in Teak #1

By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1964 Materials: Teak

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Small G Plan "Scandinavian Range" Credenza in Teak #2

$4,620

Small G Plan "Scandinavian Range" Credenza in Teak #2

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1964 Materials: Teak

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

G Plan Fresco Surfboard Coffee Table in Teak #1

$2,220

G Plan Fresco Surfboard Coffee Table in Teak #1

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak

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

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza Bar Sideboard Buffet G Plan 1960s

$2,495

Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza Bar Sideboard Buffet G Plan 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Portland, OR

A very stylish original Mid Century Modern teak credenza bar, by G Plan, 1960s. This very chic twin

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bedside Tables and Headboard by G Plan Koford

$2,395

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bedside Tables and Headboard by G Plan Koford

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Made by renowned furniture maker G Plan and designed by Kofod Larsen as part of their Danish range, it

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Design Nesting Tables by G-Plan 1960 Teak Stacking Tables

$1,330 / set

Mid-Century Modern Design Nesting Tables by G-Plan 1960 Teak Stacking Tables

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous set of Mid-Century Modern design nesting tables in teak by G-Plan 1960. The 3 tables

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Teak

Six Mid-Century Chairs by G-Plan

$2,100 / set

Six Mid-Century Chairs by G-Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six mid-century modern dining chairs made by G-Plan Furniture from the UK. Teak wood frames

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Entryway Console Dresser by G Plan

$2,400

Mid Century Entryway Console Dresser by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage mid-century console dresser was produced by G Plan during the 1960s. An elegant

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak G Plan Form Five Two Section Bookcase 1967

$1,295

Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak G Plan Form Five Two Section Bookcase 1967

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Portland, OR

Original Mid Century Modern two section Danish style teak bookcase on cabinet, by G-Plan from the

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

G Plan Astro Tile Top Nesting Tables in Teak #3

$1,500 / set

G Plan Astro Tile Top Nesting Tables in Teak #3

By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Teak

LARGE Mid Century Modern Teak China Cabinet / SIDEBOARD by G-Plan, c. 1960’s

$4,500

LARGE Mid Century Modern Teak China Cabinet / SIDEBOARD by G-Plan, c. 1960’s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Large Mid Century Modern China Cabinet / Highboard by G-Plan, c. 1960s. This beauty has all the

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

G Plan from the Fresco range designed by VB Wilkins. A large teak sideboard.

$2,229

G Plan from the Fresco range designed by VB Wilkins. A large teak sideboard.

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

G Plan from the Fresco range designed by VB Wilkins. A longer than usual mid-century teak

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

1970s Saddleback Sofa & Chair Set by G Plan

$8,800 / set

1970s Saddleback Sofa & Chair Set by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 'Saddle Back' sofa, chair and ottoman set was manufactured by G Plan and designed by V.B

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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard by G Plan

$3,600

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard by G Plan

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

. "Brasilia" series designed by Victor B Wilkins for G Plan. Model 4057. Maker's label inside drawer. This

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Tall G Plan Fresco Credenza With Bar in Teak #2

$4,620

Tall G Plan Fresco Credenza With Bar in Teak #2

By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #3

$1,320 / set

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #3

By G Plan Furniture, Bennett Co.

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: R Bennett Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1964 Materials: Teak, Afromosia

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Teak

Set of G Plan Astro Nesting Tables in Teak #2

$1,500 / set

Set of G Plan Astro Nesting Tables in Teak #2

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Teak

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G Plan Teak For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of g plan teak available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Find 1198 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of g plan teak now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of g plan teak — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of g plan teak, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of g plan teak that is appealing in its simplicity, but G Plan Furniture, G-Plan and Ib Kofod-Larsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a G Plan Teak?

The average selling price for a piece of g plan teak at 1stDibs is $1,695, while they’re typically $198 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced.

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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

A Basket-Weave Pattern Adds Country Charm to Paolo Buffa’s Elegant Cabinet

With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.

This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet

The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.

End Your Quest for Fire with This Handmade Majolica Chimney

Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.

Who Were Guillerme et Chambron? French Veterans of WWII with a Knack for Clever, Quirky and Livable Furniture

Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.

39 Incredible Swimming Pools

It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem

Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

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.