Paolo Tilche Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Ratan Armchairs Model “Silvia”
By Paolo Tilche, Arform
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paolo Tilche (1925-2000) Pair of armchairs model “Silvia” Manufactured by Arform, Italy, 1956 Rattan Pair of Italian 20th century ratan armchairs Model “Silvia” Measuremen...
Rattan
Vintage Ratan Peacock Chair
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
An exquisite 1960s Italian rattan peacock chair, featuring a woven fan-shaped back and curved solid arms. This sculptural and iconic silhouette captures the elegance of mid-century d...
Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century Twelve-Drawer Ratan Sideboard with Brass Knob Handles
Located in Washington, DC
An Exceptional mid century twelve-drawer rattan sideboard with brass knob handles. It would be great in a dining room or pantry to store utensils, or as server.
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Ratan Cabinet
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Italian Ratan cabinet from the 70ties with great Patina.
Rattan
Italian Midcentury Modern Design Ratan and Ivory Fabric Lampshade 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Large lamp shade, modern antique vintage, with spherical rattan wicker base and ivory fabric shade, 1950s Italy production. Note that the lamp is original to the period and shows th...
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Bamboo Ratan Dining Table
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lacquered chalk Italian dining table created for the famous Cassetti jewellery store in Florence, Italy. Truly a one-of-a-kind piece. The wonderful deep green lacquered top is supp...
Bamboo, Lacquer
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H 30.71 in Dm 54.73 in
Tropical Green Mid-century modern hollywood regency Bamboo ratan Dining Table
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lacquered chalk Italian dining table created for the famous Cassetti jewellery store in Florence, Italy. Truly a one-of-a-kind piece. The wonderful deep green lacquered top is supp...
Bamboo, Lacquer
Sold
H 41.74 in W 41.74 in D 1.58 in
20th Century Italian Octagonal Brass & Ratan Mirror By Gabriella Crespi c.1970
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Crafted in the mid-20th century, Gabriella Crespi's octagonal mirror showcases a striking geometric design fashioned from reeds and bamboo, elegantly encased in a brass frame. Its ad...
Brass
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H 39.38 in W 33.86 in D 40.16 in
Franco Albini Midcentury Italian Ratan Armchair Model "Gala" Vittorio Bonacina
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Vintage Armchair model “Gala” Manufactured by Vittorio Bonacina and Co Italy, 1951 Rattan Measurements 86 cm x 102 cm x 100 H cm. 34 in x 40 in x 39.5 H i...
Rattan
$895
H 30.5 in W 56 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Dresser with Sculpted Base and Brass-Toned Pulls.
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid century modern dresser featuring a clean, low-profile silhouette with six spacious drawers arranged in a symmetrical layout. The case sits on tapered legs with a subtly sculpted,...
Wood
$1,797 / set
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 24.81 in
Pair of wicker armchairs manufactured by Design Italia in the 1950s–60s, Mid-Century Modern style
Located in Palermo, IT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern wicker armchairs, a classic piece of modern antiques made in Italy. The hemispherical or inverted-cone-shaped shell is crafted from a dense, elegant weav...
Metal
A Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs Attributed to Tito Agnoli.
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to iconic Italian designer Tito Agnoli, this sculptural pair of rattan lounge chairs exemplifies mid-century modern elegance with a relaxed, organic touch. Crafted in Ital...
Rattan
Emmanuelle Peacock Bamboo Wicker Fan Chair c. 1960/1970's
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1960/1970's wicker, rattan Emmanuelle, or Peacock chair, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light wear, normal and consistent with age.
Wicker, Rattan
$6,957 / set
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
Fabric, Wood
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of th...
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Vintage Emmanuelle Style Peacock Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional quality Emmanuelle style peacock chair. A large beautiful presence with exceptional craftsmanship. Handmade with beautiful curled details of rattan and wrapped in cane....
Cane, Rattan
$8,700
H 41.93 in W 63.19 in D 18.51 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in Chestnut and Patinated Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario e Enrico Dassi, sideboard, chestnut, patinated brass, Italy, 1940s At the turn of the century, in the industrious town of Lissone – known for its centuries-old tradition of wo...
Brass
Pair of Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan and cane. Good condition, small signs of usage.
Cane, Rattan
$5,566 / set
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
This magnificent pair of 1950s armchairs embodies the elegance of midcentury Italian design, paying homage to the unmistakable and refined style of Paolo Buffa. The solid frame in fi...
Fabric, Wood
Italian 1950's Bamboo Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1950's Bamboo Armchair A charming and whimsical Italian 1950's bamboo armchair; the back with heart shape and scroll motif, the arms beautifully curved with branch like fanci...
Bamboo
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Dresser w, Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Brass
$9,277 / set
H 38.98 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic Franco Albini pair of armchairs model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina. Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The piece pays hom...
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Lounge Chair, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing and rare Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Design in the style of Franco Albini. Striking Italian design from the 1960s. Rattan and natural bamboo frame. The sheepskin rug is ...
Rattan
Vintage Italian Wicker Lounge Chairs, Set of 2, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant midcentury italian wicker side chairs or lounge chairs. Timeless and decorative pieces. Can be used both in-and outside. Wicker bucket seats with slim black metal le...
Wicker
$22,612
H 42.92 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Extraordinary Pair of 'Gala' armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 1951
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Argelato, BO
This pair of armchairs represents an iconic testament to postwar Italian design, designed by renowned architect and designer Franco Albini in 1951 and produced by the historic Vittor...
Rattan, Reed
$14,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27 in W 181 in D 34 in
Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning mid-century modern five-piece sectional curved sofa Milo Baughman style, in original Jack Lenor Larsen style upholstery. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, i...
Upholstery
Pair of wicker armchairs with curved backrests, 1980s.
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of wicker armchairs with an organic shape and curved backrest and bamboo cane base Product details Dimensions 64 W x 103 H x 97 D cm
Bamboo, Wicker
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$5,950 / set
H 28 in W 158 in D 37 in
1970s Milo Baughman in Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Brown Lattice Velvet Sectional
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare two pieces sectional by Milo Baughman upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.. This beautiful cotton velvet cut lattice sectional is statement piece which is also com...
Velvet, Wood
Peter Lovig Nielsen lattice bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Peter Lovig Nielsen lattice bench.. made of high-quality teak with a lattice, pattern seat… A very good condition, but a few small stains here and there..
Teak
$8,350 / set
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
"Organic 3" Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Organic 3" Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one "XL": 68" x 50" x 15"H Table two "L": 56" x 33" x 12.5"H If not in s...
Hardwood, Walnut
Margherita Chair by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Margherita Armchair by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina. Iconic mid-century armchair with a handwoven rattan frame. Designed by Franco Albini and awarded the Gold Medal at the IX ...
Rattan, Glass
$2,900
H 59.5 in W 38.5 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Boho Chic Handcrafted Beige & Black Wicker, Rattan, Reed Peacock Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Boho Chic handwoven vintage Beige and black peacock chair from the 1970s. Please note the details and different techniques in this chair. Made out of wicker, rattan and ree...
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
"Maria" dining table in natural wood, rounded edge
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The table "Maria" is Alessandra's tribute to her mother. Its timeless base receives a wooden top in the shape of an inverted pyramid, giving the impression of floating.
Oak, Walnut, Wood
Italian Rattan Armchairs, 1960s, set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of rattan armchairs . Seat height: 41 cm. Wear due to time and age of the armchairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Rattan
Francis Jourdain lounge chair and footstool, France 1920s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning lounge chair and footstool by Francis Jourdain, France 1920s. The design shows catchy 'fast' bowed lines, beautifully made out of refined solid Pear wood which shows a great...
Fruitwood
$2,597Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Franco Albini Style Rattan and Bamboo Sofa Set, Italy, 1970s Design
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Franco Albini Style Rattan and Curved Bamboo Sofa & Armchair Set, Italy, 1970s Italian mid-century bamboo and rattan garden - living set from the 1970s features a beautifully ha...
Bamboo, Rattan
$7,537
H 34.26 in W 63 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan and Brass Center Console by Vivai del Sud, 70s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This console was designed by Vivai Del Sud in Rome in the early 70s. It can be placed both as a center piece or on the wall, entirely handmade with rattan and brass and quite unique ...
Brass
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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