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Teak And Glass Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza

Mid Century English Modern G Plan Teak Hutch

$3,459

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

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Teak

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

$959

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

Located in Rochester, England

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

$658Sale 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

Set of 3 G-Plan Teak Nesting Tables

$1,600 / set

Set of 3 G-Plan Teak Nesting Tables

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

These nesting tables are made by G-Plan Furniture. They're made of teak and are made in the Danish

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

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

Set of 6 G-Plan Teak Dining Chairs, Mid Century, UK 1960s

$2,399 / set

Set of 6 G-Plan Teak Dining Chairs, Mid Century, UK 1960s

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

Mid-Century Modern Bookcases by G-Plan, Teak Veneer, Glass Doors, 1960

$1,521 / set

Mid-Century Modern Bookcases by G-Plan, Teak Veneer, Glass Doors, 1960

By G-Plan

Located in Buxton, GB

bookcases. Crafted from warm, richly grained teak veneer, these cabinets offer a sleek, minimalist aesthetic

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern G Plan Teak Dining Set, Table & Four Chairs, 1950

$3,557 / set

Mid-Century Modern G Plan Teak Dining Set, Table & Four Chairs, 1950

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Buxton, GB

Embrace the timeless elegance of the 1950 and 60s with this set of four G Plan Fresco Dining Chairs

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

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 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

$2,308 / 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

Vintage Teak "Fresco" Sideboard by G-Plan

$1,850

Vintage Teak "Fresco" Sideboard by G-Plan

By G-Plan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic vintage teak sideboard from the iconic “Fresco” range by G-Plan, one of the most sought

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

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

Mid-Century Teak "Fresco" Sideboard by G-Plan

$2,100

Mid-Century Teak "Fresco" Sideboard by G-Plan

By G-Plan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

by G Plan brings together timeless style and everyday functionality. Designed by Victor Wilkins in

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Set of nesting tables in teak by G-plan

$563Sale Price / set|19% Off

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 Teak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1970s

$1,026

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1970s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding triple door teak wardrobe from G Plan from the Fresco range - circa 1970s Fitted

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

Materials

Teak

Teak Sideboard or Highboard from G-Plan, 1960s

$1,136

Teak Sideboard or Highboard from G-Plan, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

A teak highboard from the G Plan Fresco range, dating to the late 1960s / early 1970s. Standing on

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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

Mid Century Teak Quadrille Wardrobe from G Plan, 1960s

$958

Mid Century Teak Quadrille Wardrobe from G Plan, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

Mid century G Plan Quadrille triple wardrobe in teak, dating from the 1960s. A clean, minimal

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Quadrille Wardrobe from G Plan, 1960s

$958

Mid Century Teak Quadrille Wardrobe from G Plan, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

Mid century G Plan Quadrille double wardrobe in teak, dating from the 1960s. A clean, minimal

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

Materials

Teak

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

$1,159 / 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

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

$821

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

"Donut" Table in Solid Teak w/ Glass Inlay & Brass by G-Plan, England, c. 1970s

$1,450

"Donut" Table in Solid Teak w/ Glass Inlay & Brass by G-Plan, England, c. 1970s

By G-Plan

Located in Deland, FL

table by G-PLAN is in 100% original, vintage condition. The mix of solid and veneered teak is in overall

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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak 6 Drawer Tallboy “Fresco” By G-Plan Furniture, 1960s.

$1,420

Vintage Teak 6 Drawer Tallboy “Fresco” By G-Plan Furniture, 1960s.

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Dublin 8, IE

A beautifully proportioned six-drawer tallboy from the ever-popular Fresco range by G-Plan

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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

$1,875

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

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe Bedroom Furniture by G Plan

$2,295

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

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century 1970s teak G Plan long sideboard / TV stand / Media unit

$2,296

Mid-Century 1970s teak G Plan long sideboard / TV stand / Media unit

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

dividers and embossed G Plan roundel. Constructed from teak with a warm, even tone and attractive grain

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Teak Media Cabinet by G Plan, Vintage Design, 1960s

$1,895

Mid Century Modern Teak Media Cabinet by G Plan, Vintage Design, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful media cabinet made by renowned British furniture maker G Plan, this Mid Century Modern

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, 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

Teak Sideboard by E. Gomme for G-Plan

$2,500

Teak Sideboard by E. Gomme for G-Plan

By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture

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

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

$1,370Sale Price|20% Off

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

$472 / 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 Danish Style Bedroom

$2,195

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe by G Plan Danish Style Bedroom

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful compact armoire by renowned furniture maker G Plan, as part of their Quadrille range

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

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Hutch Buffet By G Plan Danish Style

$2,495

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Hutch Buffet By G Plan Danish Style

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning tall credenza by renowned British furniture maker G Plan, this Mid Century Modern

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Teak

G Plan Fresco Eight Drawer Double Dresser in Teak

$3,720

G Plan Fresco Eight Drawer Double Dresser in Teak

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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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 Dry Bar Cart Hutch G Plan Cocktail Cabinet

$1,995

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Dry Bar Cart Hutch G Plan Cocktail Cabinet

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful versatile piece of furniture, this Mid Century Modern Vintage TeakHutch by G Plan

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

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

$1,296 / 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

G-Plan Astro Oval Coffee Table in Teak and Glass - Mid-Century Icon

$2,059

G-Plan Astro Oval Coffee Table in Teak and Glass - Mid-Century Icon

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Torino, IT

Disegnato da Victor Wilkins per G-Plan negli anni ’60, il celebre tavolino Astro rappresenta una

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

Materials

Glass, 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

Rare 1960/70s Mid-Century teak G Plan Fresco sideboard by V B Wilkins

$2,563

Rare 1960/70s Mid-Century teak G Plan Fresco sideboard by V B Wilkins

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

The Fresco collection is one of G Plan’s most recognisable Mid-Century ranges, designed by Victor

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

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

$2,193

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

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

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

Teak, Fabric

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard by G Plan

$3,600

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins

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

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #3

$1,320 / set

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #3

By Bennett Co., 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

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

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 #2

$1,320 / set

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #2

By Bennett Co., G Plan Furniture

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 Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #1

$1,320 / set

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #1

By G Plan Furniture, Rainey Bennett

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

Matched pair of G-Plan Mid-century Modern blonde Fresco Sideboards by Gomme

$2,734 / set

Matched pair of G-Plan Mid-century Modern blonde Fresco Sideboards by Gomme

By G-Plan

Located in Folkestone, GB

An excellent matched pair of mid-Century modern G-Plan 'Long John' Fresco sideboards in good used

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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.

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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.