$3,084 / set
H 28.75 in W 72.05 in D 31.11 in
Mid Century Dining table and Chairs by John Herbert for A Younger
By Herbert John Day
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid Century Vintage mid century teak dining set by John Herbert for A Younger Ltd – Circa 1960s
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 82.68 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Model Sequence by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd, Gre
By Herbert John Day
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-century sideboard in teak designed by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd in United Kingdom in 1968
Teak
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H 30.71 in W 83.86 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Model Sequence by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century sideboard in teak designed by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd in United Kingdom in 1968
Teak
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 77.96 in D 18.9 in
Midcentury Solid Teak and Afromosia Sideboard by John Herbert for A Younger Ltd
Located in Farnham, Surrey
Stunning midcentury solid teak and Afromosia sideboard by John Herbert for A Younger Ltd, Scotland
Teak
Teak Dining Table by John Herbert for Younger
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage teak dining table, this was designed by John Herbert
Teak
Midcentury Sideboard by John Herbert
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Stunning vintage teak sideboard designed by John Herbert for Younger, circa 1960s. In wonderful
Teak
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H 29.14 in W 78.35 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury Teak 'Da Silva' Sideboard by John Herbert for Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
-- Mid-Century Modern sideboard - Manufactured in the UK by Younger - Designed by John Herbert
Teak
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H 27.17 in W 66.93 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Large Teak Dressing Table by John Herbert for Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-century dressing table. - Designed by John Herbert. - Manufactured in the UK by Younger
Teak
1960's Teak & Afromosia Desk / Side Table by John Herbert for Younger
By Younger Furniture
Located in London, GB
An excellent vintage side table in solid teak and solid afromosia wood. This was designed by John
Teak
Younger' Console Table by John Herbert
Located in Warminster, GB
A beautifully designed and crafted dining table, designed by John Herbert for Younger, as part of
Teak
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H 41.34 in W 44.89 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Large Teak Chest of Drawers by John Herbert for Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-century large chest of drawers. - Designed by John Herbert. - Manufactured in the UK by
Teak
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H 30 in W 82 in D 19.5 in
vintage MCM teak sideboard by John Herbert, part of Fonseca line by Younger
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful vintage teak sideboard designed by John Herbert, part of the Fonseca line by A. Younger
Teak
1960s Coffee Table by John Herbert for Younger
Located in London, Lambeth
Well crafted teak coffee table with rattan shelving rounded edges circa 1960s John Herbert.
Teak
Mid Century Side Table by John Herbert for Younger
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A mid century solid Afromosia and Teak side table produced by Younger in the 1960’s the table has
Teak
Vintage Teak Sideboard by A. Younger
By Herbert John Day
Located in London, GB
A sleek and stylish vintage teak sideboard by A. Younger. This was designed by John Herbert, it was
Teak
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H 29 in W 51 in D 32 in
A beautifully designed extending draw leaf dining table designed by John Herbert
By Younger Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A beautifully designed extending draw leaf dining table designed by John Herbert for Younger, circa
Teak
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H 18.51 in W 17.72 in D 53.94 in
John Herbert for Younger, Mid Century Danish Style Teak and Cane Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
John Herbert (designer) A. Younger Ltd, UK (manufacturer) 'Fonseca' low table, circa 1958
Wood
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H 29.53 in W 82.29 in D 19.3 in
'Fonseca' Vintage Sideboard by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd. 'circa 1950s'
Located in London, GB
‘Fonseca’ sideboard in teak and afrormosia wood (resembles teak) designed by John Herbert for A
Teak
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H 31 in W 84 in D 18 in
Mid-Century John Herbert for Younger Blonde Teak Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Younger Furniture
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunning quality Mid-Century John Herbert for Younger Blonde teak sideboard credenza circa 1970s
Teak
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H 29 in W 56 in D 31 in
Vintage British Midcentury Teak Dining Table by John Herbert for A. Younger
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exclusive British Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by John Herbert and
Teak
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H 28.75 in W 57 in D 35 in
Vintage Midcentury Teak Dining Table by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd. #2
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exclusive British Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by John Herbert and
Teak
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H 28.75 in W 69.25 in D 37 in
Vintage British Midcentury Teak Dining Table by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exclusive British Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by John Herbert and
Teak
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H 28.75 in W 57 in D 35 in
Vintage British Midcentury Teak Dining Table by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exclusive British Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by John Herbert and
Teak
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H 28.75 in W 57 in D 35 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Table by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd.
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exclusive british mid century modern dining table designed by John Herbert and
Teak
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H 28.75 in W 57 in D 35 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Table by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd.
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful british mid century modern dining table designed by John Herbert and
Teak
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H 41.34 in W 44.89 in D 36.03 in
Codan Chest of Drawers in Teak by John J. Herbert for Younger, circa 1963
Located in Derby, Derbyshire
A rarely available and wonderful quality ‘Codan’ chest of four drawers in teak designed by John
Teak
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H 33.08 in W 66.93 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Afrormosia Sidebaord by John Herbert for A Younger, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
and veneered teak. Designer - John Herbert Manufacturer - A Younger Design Period - 1960 to
Teak
John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd 1960s magazine rack in oak
Located in London, GB
I never grow tired of these perennially stylish John Herbert designed magazine racks… this one in
Oak
Midcentury Teak Codan Chest of Drawers by Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Midcentury chest of drawers - Manufactured by Younger - Designed by John Herbert - Made from
Teak
$3,375Sale Price / set|37% Off
H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Design Armchairs Marco Zanuso Style
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of mid-century Italian design armchairs, special metal feet, the style of Marco Zanuso.
Metal
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$10,728
H 89.77 in W 60.63 in D 43.31 in
Italian 1970's Cocktail Dry Bar in Joe Colombo Style, Italy - circa 1975
By Joe Colombo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage 1970s Italian Mobile Dry Bar / Cocktail Bar – Mid-Century Modern Elegance The colour of the dark lacquered wood is an amazing very dark purple / aubergine (almost black). Th...
Chrome
Vintage Dining Table in Italian Wood, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful wooden dining table made in Italy in 1950. The wooden dining table has a nice rectangular top, the legs are slightly curved outwards. The top of the dining table is covere...
Laminate, Wood
$6,371 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Floating Surfboard Coffee Table, 1990s
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage mid-century modern surfboard coffee table made in Sweden circa 1995. This classic MCM piece features an oak finish, an elongated oval surfboard-shape 'floating' top, a maga...
Wood, Oak
$12,695 / set
H 28.75 in W 72.84 in D 47.64 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen rosewood dining table with extension leaf and six chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful rosewood dining table with extension leaf, and its six chairs with cream coffee leather seats. Ib Kofod-larsen (1921-2003), Seffle Mobelfabrik edition, Sweden, 1960s. Tabl...
Rosewood
$234,427Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Dyrlund Style Mid Century Teak Dining Table
By Dyrlund
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dyrlund style mid century teak dining table The table measures: 65 wide x 40 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inches We take our photos in a controlled lighting stud...
Teak
$11,060 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 CH30 Chairs by Hans J. Wegner in Black Leather, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptional set of six CH30 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, finely restored and reupholstered in luxurious black Sudden ful...
Leather, Foam, Oak, Teak
$1,202 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in
Italian Frisbi 850 Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Frisbi 850 pendant lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is a striking example of minimalist elegance and innovative lighting...
Metal
$18,504 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 59.06 in
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
Brass
1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Wool, Beech Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall Condition: In good original condition wit...
Wool, Beech
$4,454 / set
H 29.93 in W 55.91 in D 32.29 in
Vintage Italian Dining Table and Chairs by Umberto Mascagni Retailed Harrods
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous vintage Mid Century Italian dining table and chair set by Umberto Mascagni, originally retailed by Harrods in the 1950s. The set features rectangular dining table with rou...
Wood
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.