$542
H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 14.57 in
Restored Midcentury Hinged Storage Cabinet, Ash, Jitona Sobeslav, Czechia, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Midcentury Hinged Storage Cabin. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Maker: Jitona Sobeslav
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
$964
H 30.32 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Original Mid-Century Folding Table, by JITONA Sobeslav, Oak, Czech, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
by JITONA Soběslav. Made from light oak, it is in very well-preserved original condition. The table
Wood, Lacquer, Oak
$1,085 / set
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 20.87 in
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Jitona Sobeslav, Beech, Czech, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs. Maker: Jitona Sobeslav Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959
Beech, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
$723 / set
H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Armchairs, by Jitona Soběslav, Beech, Czech. 1960s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
manufactured by the renowned company Jitona Soběslav. The armchairs feature a stable beech frame and have
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
$843
H 53.94 in W 46.46 in D 16.54 in
Czech Mid-Century Sideboard, 1950s, Well Preserved, Ash. Jitona Soběslav
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century sideboard. Material: Ash Original very well preserved condition We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from Europe to the whole world within 7 days. ...
Wood, Ash
$1,048
H 53.94 in W 46.46 in D 16.54 in
Czech Mid-Century Sideboard, 1950s, Well Preserved, Ash. JITONA Soběslav
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century sideboard. Material: Ash Original very well preserved condition We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from Europe to the whole world within 7 days. ...
Wood, Ash
Vintage Coffee Table by Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1960
By Jitona
Located in Żory, PL
Jitona Sobeslav. Preserved in good, original condition. The table is slightly crooked - one corner of the
Oak
$1,181
H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Mid-century modern dining table by Nepožitek & Landsman for Jitona
By Bohumil Landsman, Jitona
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century modern dining table by Hubert Nepožitek & Bohumil Landsman for Jitona Soběslav in very
Wood
Mid Century Modern Ashwood Bookcase / China Cabinet, c. 1960’s
By Jitona, Up Závody
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Ashwood Bookcase / Liquor Cabinet, by Jitona Sobeslav for Up Zavody, c. 1960’s
Oak
$964 / set
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Beech, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
JITONA Soběslav. Made from beech, the chairs are in very well-preserved original condition. The wood has
Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer, Fabric, Wood
$1,381
H 64.18 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Restored Art Deco Display Cabinet , Oak and Glass, Czech, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
, characteristic of post-war Czechoslovakia. Produced by the renowned manufacturer Jitona Soběslav, it is crafted
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
$1,386
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 25.79 in
Restored Mid-Century Writing Desk, Ash, Revived Polish, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
authentic piece, likely from the production of the renowned company Jitona Soběslav, embodying the
Wood, Lacquer, Ash
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 29.53 in
Model Atlantis Sofa and 2 Arm Chairs by Jitona Soběslav, 1970s
By Jitona
Located in Porto, Porto
A Sofa and 2 Armchairs ATLANTIS made by Jitona Soběslav in 1970s. Produced in Cheque republic.
Fabric
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 33.47 in D 37.01 in
Lounge Chair by Jitona, Sobeslav Furniture Factory, Europe, 1970s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
1 lounge chair, by Jitona, Sobeslav Furniture Factory, Czechoslovakia, 1970's. This chair has been
Polystyrene
A set of Sofa and 2 Arm Chairs by Jitona Soběslav, 1970s
By Jitona
Located in Porto, Porto
by Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1970s,
Fabric
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Dining Table by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Jitona, Bohumil Landsman
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
produced in the 1960s by the Jitona Soběslav furniture factory in Czechoslovakia. Legs made of oak wood
Oak, Walnut
Minimal Wooden Sideboard from Jitona, 1960s
By Jitona
Located in Prague, CZ
Sobeslav – brand Jitona.
Wooden Sideboard with Bar from Jitona, 1960s
By Jitona
Located in Prague, CZ
in town Sobeslav – brand Jitona. Designer Bohumil Landsman, Hubert Nepozitek Dimensions: Length
Wooden Sideboard with Bookcase from Jitona, 1960s
By Jitona
Located in Prague, CZ
in town Sobeslav – brand Jitona. Designer Bohumil Landsman, Hubert Nepozitek Measures: Length: 118
Ash & Walnut Extendable Round Dining Table from Jitona Sobeslav, 1954
By Jitona
Located in Żory, PL
This ash and walnut folding dining table was made by Jitona Sobeslav in 1954. The table measures
Wood
Sold
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Ash and Walnut Dining Chairs from Jitona Sobeslav, 1950s, Set of Four
By Jitona
Located in Żory, PL
These ash and walnut dining chairs were made by Jitona Sobeslav in the 1950s. The seats have been
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Sold
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 20.87 in
Set of Four Original Midcentury Chairs, Jitona Sobeslav, Beech, Czechia, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs. Maker: Jitona Sobeslav Source: Czechia Period: 1950
Beech, Plywood
Sold
H 24.41 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Original Midcentury Small Round Table by Jitona, Beech, Walnut, Czechia, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original midcentury small round table. Period: 1950-1959 Maker: JITONA Sobeslav Source
Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Beech, Walnut
Big Design Three-Seat Sofa Atlantis, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Large representative sofa model Atlantis made by Jitona Sobeslav in 1970s. - Good condition.
Fabric
Big Design Armchair ATLANTIS, 1970s, Three items Available
Located in Praha, CZ
Large representative armchairs model ATLANTIS made by Jitona Soběslav in 1970s. Because they were
Fabric, Synthetic, Polystyrene
Midcentury Small Round Table, Jitona Sobeslav, Oak, Glass, Czechia, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Midcentury small round table. Period: 1950-1959 Maker: JITONA Sobeslav Source: Czechia
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Mid Century Coffee Table by Jitona Czechoslovakia, circa 1960
By Jitona
Located in Lucenec, SK
Midcentury coffee table, made in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s-1960s by Jitona Sobeslav. Oakwood
Glass, Beech, Walnut
Sold
H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 14.57 in
Mid-Century Blanket Chest – Jitona, 1960s, by Landsman & Nepožitek
By Bohumil Landsman, Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This is a vintage blanket chest produced in the 1960s by Jitona Soběslav, designed by Bohumil
Brass
Sold
H 53.15 in W 46.46 in D 12.6 in
Jitona Sideboard U-372/386 - design by Bohumil Landsman & Hubert Nepožitek 1960s
By Bohumil Landsman, Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Hubert Nepožitek for the national furniture company Jitona, factory Soběslav – Lišov, during the 1960s
Wood, Oak, Ash
Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early CH-27 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. Constructed from solid oak, the reclining open frame features beautiful sculptural details at the back rest. Wid...
Rattan, Oak
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 5 in D 16 in
'Elska' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass & Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, George Nelson, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. (Enamel color shown in this listing is "Perfect White") Our standard enamel colors are shown in the final image. There is no additional lead time or co...
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Vintage 70s brown leatherette sofa
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
3-seater sofa with foam padding and leatherette upholstery.
Plastic
A Mid-Century Bookshelf, Oak, France, c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A unique mid-century bookshelf with compass feet in oak, designed by unknown designer in France, c. 1950s.
Oak
Midcentury Vintage Acqua Blue Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Venetian glass (...
Glass, Murano Glass
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Rustic Live Edge Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern design with an unusual top that has natural cut-out designs on top, fairly smooth edges, and an elegant dark walnut finish. This studio made piece makes th...
Wood
Italian Rectangle Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice rectangle shaped Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice patterns. I...
Travertine
Gunlocke Chair Co Armchair
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single mid-century modern armchair by Gunlocke chair company. Sculpted arms with padded seat and back. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
$8,051 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
Six Foot George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original Signed!
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Natural finish with warm patina and ebonized legs. This is a hard to find original, retaining its foil...
Maple
$4,860 / item
H 47.3 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Armadillo 1 Dark Brown High Back Swivel Office Armchair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Rainer Bachshmid as part of the Armadillo series of executive office seating, this elegant swivel armchair has it all. Equipped with a 5-spoked, cast-aluminum base that c...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Square Travertine Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century Italian modern 40" square travertine coffee table.
Travertine
$6,595 / set
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody, Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Imagine a pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpieces, whose elegant silhouettes speak to a golden era of Danish design: these are the Number 596 lounge chairs, conceived by the v...
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Mid Century Vintage Transparent Art Glass Small Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good original condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. Only one unique piece.
Crystal
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.