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Mid-Century Modern Molded Teak Japanese 9 Bottle Capacity Wine Rack
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool design and rare vintage molded teak, 9 bottle capacity wine rack, retains old made in
Category

20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl “Japan” Lounge Slipper Chairs Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak
Located in Boise, ID
Great vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Japanese Modern Rectangular Teak Serving Tray Platter
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern rectangular serving tray made in Japan, circa 1960s. This piece features a warm
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Japanese Teak and Sapele Wood Waste Bin
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese wastebasket features a thin circular teak and sapele plywood body that tapers towards to
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Teak, Plywood

Vintage Pair of Teak Wood Bowls Japan, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage teak wood bowls. These small wood vessels are minimalist in design. Of
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Striking Mid Century Colapsable Coffee Table Base Brass & Teak by Trends Pacific
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
1970s rare collapsable coffee table base made by Trends Pacific freshly refinished in a solid teak
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Teak Wood Decorative Panels with Japanese Kimono Figures
Located in Prato, Tuscany
theater (theatrical representation arose in Japan at the beginning of the seventeenth century) and some
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Materials

Teak

1960s Shigemichi Aomine Japanese Midcentury Teak Trays Serving Sushi Platters
By Aomine Shigemichi 1
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Shigemichi Aomine for the National Crafts Council. Pair of sculptural serving trays. The larger one is 22 inches in length. The small one is L 9 x W 6.75 x H 3/8 in.      
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern EU01 Japanese Series desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
veneered top and original teak veneered floating drawer box. This wonderful Mid-Century Modern Japanese
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl for France & Søn ‘Japan’ Sofa Model ‘137/3’ in Teak
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, sofa model ‘137/3’, teak, brass, upholstery, Denmark, designed in 1957
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Teak Japan Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
frames which are made from solid Teak and are both in undamaged original condition. They have been
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Mechanical Ice Sugar Cube Tongs Stainless Steel and Teak Japan
By Dansk
Located in National City, CA
1970s mechanical ice or sugar cube tongs Stainless steel and teak Made Japan 7.25 x 1.13
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Japanese Turned Teak Bowl by Shigemichi Aomine for National Crafts Council
By Aomine Shigemichi 1
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A thin walled lathe turned active grained wood bowl having flaring conical form.
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Danish Kay Bojesen Era Teak & Oak Jointed Wood Toy Big Monkey 1960s Modern Japan
By Kay Bojesen
Located in National City, CA
Mid-Century Modern stamped made in Japan Dimensions: 8" H x 5 1/2" W x 2" D Original unrestored
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Designed Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard Made by Dansk
By Jens Harald Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern (Scandinavian Modern) Danish teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

CU07 Japanese Series Teak Highboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very nice and highly collectable highboard, from the Japanese series, was designed by Cees
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

21st Century, Muṅgāru Gallery Chair Teak Brown
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
modernist legacy of Chandigarh’s mid-century furniture, and the level of skill that traditional Indian craft
Category

2010s Indian Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

  • 21st Century, Muṅgāru Gallery Chair Teak Brown
  • 21st Century, Muṅgāru Gallery Chair Teak Brown
  • 21st Century, Muṅgāru Gallery Chair Teak Brown
  • 21st Century, Muṅgāru Gallery Chair Teak Brown
H 24.81 in. W 21.26 in. D 22.45 in.
Japan Series Writing Desk EU02 in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Halle, DE
Teak desk from the 1950s, designed by Cees Braakman manufactured by Pastoe, Netherlands. Blackend
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Japanese Bent Plywood Tray
By Aomine Shigemichi 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lightweight tray in light teak wood has a leaf-like shape, tapering into two handles at either
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

  • Japanese Bent Plywood Tray
  • Japanese Bent Plywood Tray
  • Japanese Bent Plywood Tray
  • Japanese Bent Plywood Tray
H .75 in. W 19.75 in. D 12 in.
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Model EU02 Japanese Series Desk and Chair in Teak, 1950
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Japanese series desk and chair in teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s. Very cool
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Japanese Midcentury Rare Pair of Maruni Lounge Chairs
By Tendo Mokko, Maruni
Located in Brussels, BE
thus one of the first Japanese companies to aim at creating and mass-producing furniture on the basis
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Finn Juhl Japan Settee
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: France & Søn, Denmark, 1953 Material: teak, upholstery, brass Size: 50 w × 27.5 d
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

  • Finn Juhl Japan Settee
  • Finn Juhl Japan Settee
  • Finn Juhl Japan Settee
  • Finn Juhl Japan Settee
H 28 in. W 50 in. D 27.5 in.
Finn Juhl Japan Settee
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: France & Søn, Denmark, 1953 Material: teak, upholstery, brass Size: 50 w × 27.5 d
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

  • Finn Juhl Japan Settee
  • Finn Juhl Japan Settee
  • Finn Juhl Japan Settee
  • Finn Juhl Japan Settee
H 28 in. W 50 in. D 27.5 in.
Andrianna Shamaris Mid-Century Couture Wabi Sabi Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the mid century Couture Collection. Furniture constructed by hand from start to finish
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Mid-Century Couture Wabi Sabi Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the mid-century Couture Collection. Furniture constructed by hand from start to finish
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Solid Teak Chairs from Bali, 1970
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Japanese design of the 1950s.
Category

20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

  • Solid Teak Chairs from Bali, 1970
  • Solid Teak Chairs from Bali, 1970
  • Solid Teak Chairs from Bali, 1970
  • Solid Teak Chairs from Bali, 1970
H 31.89 in. W 19.49 in. D 18.31 in.
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table for Pastoe. Lightly refinished teak top with
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Set of Mid-Century Modern XXL Sound Speaker by Toshiba, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of Mid-Century Modern XXL sound speakers by Toshiba, 1970s. This set of two sound speakers
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1960s KMC Barware Vintage Ice Bucket and Tongs in Teakwood Japan
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in National City, CA
1960s KMC Barware Vintage ice bucket and tongs in teak wood Sensational Japanese Vintage modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra wide teak Japanese series dining table on black enameled steel base. Shown with set of four
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

  • Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
  • Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
  • Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
  • Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
H 29 in. W 51.125 in. D 41 in.
Rare Finn Juhl Sofa from the Japan Series
By Finn Juhl
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful Finn Juhl japan sofa. has a small repair in the seating area. can be used as is or be re
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

  • Rare Finn Juhl Sofa from the Japan Series
  • Rare Finn Juhl Sofa from the Japan Series
  • Rare Finn Juhl Sofa from the Japan Series
  • Rare Finn Juhl Sofa from the Japan Series
H 30.71 in. W 70.87 in. D 27.56 in.
Rustic Solid Teak Desk / Table, France 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
teak wood which has a stunning woodgrain and patina. The sides are connected to the top with beautiful
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

  • Rustic Solid Teak Desk / Table, France 1960s
  • Rustic Solid Teak Desk / Table, France 1960s
  • Rustic Solid Teak Desk / Table, France 1960s
  • Rustic Solid Teak Desk / Table, France 1960s
H 30.32 in. W 63 in. D 31.5 in.
Night Cabinet by Cees Braakman, Japanese Series, 1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century teak wall mounted night cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Original
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Articulated Teak Monkey in the Style of Kay Bojesen, circa 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage articulated teak monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen. A classic and iconic design
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman designed Japanese series dining table for Pastoe with black enameled metal frame and
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive midcentury Cees Braakman Japanese series dining table for pastoe with hidden extension
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Wall Mount Vanity
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman Japanese Series wall mount vanity with teak top and cream drawer. In original
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

  • Cees Braakman Japanese Series Wall Mount Vanity
  • Cees Braakman Japanese Series Wall Mount Vanity
  • Cees Braakman Japanese Series Wall Mount Vanity
  • Cees Braakman Japanese Series Wall Mount Vanity
H 12.75 in. W 15.5 in. D 29.75 in.
Angelo Mangiarotti for Poltronova Cabinet 'Multiuse' in Teak
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Poltronova, cabinet or bookcase from the Multiuse series, teak, aluminum
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Set of 12 Wood Toy MONKEYS Danish Kay Bojesen Era Jointed Teak & Oak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in National City, CA
1960s Set of 12 Wood Toy MONKEYS Danish Kay Bojesen Era Jointed Teak & Oak Collection is from
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Oak, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the midcentury Couture Collection new to 2021. Furniture constructed by hand from start
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Exclusive Danish Vintage Finn Juhl Lounge Set, Japan Series, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Renens, CH
Finn Juhl’s Japan series is one of his most sought after furniture, its design (1953) was based on
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Minimalistic Temde Teak Chandelier, Germany 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
TEMDE MINIMALISTIC TEAK & MOULDED GLASS CHANDELIER WITH 8 LIGHTS (+ 1 SHADE FOR RESERVE), GERMANY
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Architectural Temde Teak Chandelier, Germany 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
TEMDE MINIMALISTIC TEAK & MOULDED GLASS 16 LIGHTS (+ 1 SHADE RESERVE) CHANDELIER , GERMANY 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Minimalistic Danish Teak and Brass Chandelier
Located in Berlin, BE
Nordic Furniture Design. The light sculpture impresses with a japanese ZEN character - clear lines
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Teak, Glass, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic wood grain on this single teak panel antique slab. Added butterfly detail and mid century
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Modern Solid Mixed Woods Hand Carved Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
strong magnet. It is signed on the bottom and is in very good vintage condition; possibly from Japan
Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak, Ash, Rosewood

4 Neils O Moller Scandinavian Modern Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs by J.L. Mollers
By Neils O. Möller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg
Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. WOW!!!! We have an INCREDIBLE set of four Neils O
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
a natural oil finish. We added the mid century style legs and can also increase the height for a
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Temde Teak and Ice Glass Chandelier, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
TEMDE MINIMALISTIC TEAK & MOULDED GLASS CHANDELIER, GERMANY 1960s WITH 8 LIGHTS (+ 1 SHADE FOR
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare Fm17 Japanese Series Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a sturdy metal light grey frame with thin teak armrests and faux leather white seating. These chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Dutch Post-War Teak Sideboard
By Cees Braakman
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Post-War Design teak sideboard supported on black metal legs with 2 Pair of doors and 2 Pair
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

  • Cees Braakman Dutch Post-War Teak Sideboard
  • Cees Braakman Dutch Post-War Teak Sideboard
  • Cees Braakman Dutch Post-War Teak Sideboard
  • Cees Braakman Dutch Post-War Teak Sideboard
H 28.75 in. W 89 in. D 17.75 in.
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Wall Cabinet in Teak
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakai for La Permanente Mobili, wall cabinet, teak, metal, Italy, circa. 1955 Taichiro
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Japanese series is one of the top pieces from Pastoe's history. The warm teak and the minimalist metal
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

CU01 Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
japanese series features a flap, which can be used as a desk top. The cabinet seems to float in the space
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

  • CU01 Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
  • CU01 Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
  • CU01 Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
  • CU01 Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
H 46.07 in. W 49.61 in. D 17.72 in.
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-27-B File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
shape is visible. Material is solid Sissoo (Indian Rosewood). All wooden parts are authentic Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Cu01 Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in BAARLO, LI
cabinet belongs to the Japanese series of Pastoe and is a real Dutch design classic. The cabinet has four
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cu01 Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in BAARLO, LI
cabinet belongs to the Japanese series of Pastoe and is a real Dutch design classic. The cabinet has four
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Italian Art Deco Dining Table with Marble Top, Japan Inspired, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marble; dining table; Trapezoid base in teak; Italian design; Japanese influences; Japan inspired
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Labeled Temde Teak and Ice Glass Chandelier, Germany 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
TEMDE MARKED MINIMALISTIC TEAK & MOULDED GLASS 16 LIGHTS (+ 1 SHADE RESERVE) CHANDELIER , GERMANY
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Teak & Opal Glass Danish Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Berlin, BE
Danish Furniture Design. The light sculpture impresses with a japanese ZEN character - clear lines
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opal

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Japanese Mid Century Teak Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Japanese mid century teak furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of Japanese mid century teak furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of Japanese mid century teak furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of Japanese mid century teak furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Finn Juhl produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Mid Century Teak Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of Japanese mid century teak furniture at 1stDibs is $3,853, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $18,334 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

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 legendary 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.

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.