Easy Lounge chair design Gunter Renkel for Twen Rego 1950ies
By Günter Renkel
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
beautifull easy lounge chair in plywood, designed by Gunter Renkel in 1959 for Twen Rego, Netherlands.
Steel
1960s Desk, Günter Renkel
By Günter Renkel
Located in Neuss, NW
Quality Features: very good workmanship high-quality materials Made in Germany. Designer: Günter Renkel, manufacturer: Rego Möbel
Teak
Mid-Century Wardrobe Highboy Dresser Danish Teak, G. Renkel for Rego
By Günter Renkel
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Wardrobe Danish Teak. Günther Renkel for Rego Moebel, Göttingen Germany, 1960s. perfect vintage condition. shelves and coat hanger. matching low board also on stock.
Teak
Günter Renkel Model Twen Tripod Chair for Rego
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Iconic tripod chair designed by Günter Renkel for the “Rego Model” series. Recently professionally reupholstered in exclusive premium, buttery-soft calf leather, offering a luxurious...
Metal, Steel
Günter Renkel Rego Lounge Chairs, Germany, 1959
By Günter Renkel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing pair of plywood lounge chairs designed by Günter Renkel and manufactured by Rego, Germany, 1959.
Metal
Günter Renkel Rego Lounge Chairs, Germany, 1959
By Günter Renkel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning pair of teak plywood lounge chairs designed by Günter Renkel and manufactured by Rego, Germany, 1959.
Metal
Günter Renkel for Rego Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Germany, 1959
By Günter Renkel, Rego
Located in Southampton, NJ
Günter Renkel for Rego bentwood lounge chairs, Germany, 1959 Teak bent plywood seats over solid iron sledge frames connected by the original solid brass hardware.
Brass, Iron
Gunter Renkel Plywood Lounge Chairs for Rego, Germany, 1959
By Günter Renkel, Rego
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing pair of lounge chairs designed by Gunter Renkel for Rego, Germany, 1959. These chairs are made of teak plywood and have solid metal sophisticated sledge frames, black lacquer...
Metal
Wall Unit Van Rego Mobile Design by Gunter Renkel, 1960
By Günter Renkel
Located in Oirlo, LI
a wall unit from the 60s by the Designer Gúnter Renkel, made by Rego Mobile from teak, the wall unit consists of separate parts with 4 wall panels 2 wall panels are 50 cm wi...
Teak
Teak Cabinets by Gunther Renkel for Rego, 1960s
By Rego, Günter Renkel
Located in Echt, NL
Teak Rego cabinets by Gunther Renkel in good condition. Colored sliding doors. One shelf. Black lacquered metal legs.
Teak
Günter Renkel Lounge Chairs for Rego, Germany, 1959
By Rego, Günter Renkel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing pair of lounge chairs designed by Günter Renkel for Rego, Germany, 1959. These chairs are made of teak plywood and have solid metal sophisticated sledge frames, black lacquer...
Metal
Sold
H 68.12 in W 37.41 in D 23.63 in
Large Minimalist Wardrobe, Cabinet designed by Gunther Renkel, for Rego, 1960s
By Rego, Günter Renkel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wardrobe designed in the 60s by the German designer Günther Renkel attention with very good workmanship in high-quality materials The wardrobe is produced by Rego. It's a part of the...
Teak
Set of Four Teak Wall Shelves by Gunther Renkel for Rego, 1960s
By Rego, Günter Renkel
Located in Echt, NL
Set of four wall shelves by Gunther Renkel in good condition Produced by Rego, Germany in the 1960s The shelves are made of Teak veneer This set consists of four shelves each mea...
Metal
Cabinet by Gunter Renkel for Rego, Germany, 1960s
By Günter Renkel
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Cabinet designed by Günter Renkel and produced by Rego in Germany around 1960.
Steel
Cabinet by Gunter Renkel for Rego, Germany, 1960s
By Günter Renkel
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Cabinet designed by Günter Renkel and produced by Rego in Germany around 1960.
Steel
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 59 in D 29 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler, 1960s
By G.V. Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern G.V. Møbler teak desk boasts a striking floating top with three dovetail drawers on the left and a deep file drawer on the right. The drawers feature elegan...
Birch, Teak
$686Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Swivel Chair in Wood with 4-legged base, Germany.
Metal
$7,149
H 26.78 in W 32.68 in D 23.63 in
Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark. This original safari chair was made in the 1960s and therefore the saddle leather has a beautiful patina, a...
Leather, Oak
$2,195
H 69 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Triple Armoire Wardrobe by G plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Danish style triple door Armoire by G Plan from the Fresco range is designed by VB Wilkins. It offers ample storage with both hanging rail and shelving, providing funct...
Teak
$343
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Stick Back Chair by Thomas Harlev
By Farstrup, Thomas Harlev
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Stick Back chair by Thomas Harlev, black stain beech. New edition. Architect Thomas Harlev belonged to a group of Danish furniture designers, who des...
Beech
$3,475
H 46.375 in W 30.5 in D 15.875 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Storage Cabinet, 1960, Minimalist Style
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern teak storage cabinet or bar cabinet was made in Denmark circa 1960. The classic Scandinavian design has clean, minimalist lines and an elegant,...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian desk from the 1960s, restored and shellac polished. Note the brass handles and feet, the green glass top with original period adhesive paper underneath and the black painted ...
Brass, Iron
Large Italian Wardrobe in Teak with Brass Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, teak, maple, brass, Italy, 1950s This exquisite large Italian wardrobe from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century design. This piece is crafted in rich teak wood ...
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Armoire by McIntosh Furniture
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sleek mid-century armoire by A.H. McIntosh (1960s, Scotland), crafted in warm teak veneer. With minimalist lines, subtle Scandinavian-inspired details and a practical interior (han...
Brass
Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a great example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made from beech wood, it exudes a timeless elegance and simplicity that is characteristic of Scandinavian design. With i...
Beech
$2,887Sale Price|25% Off
H 51 in W 48 in D 19 in
Mid century Danish modern tall wide Teak Dresser Wardrobe Clean
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern tall teak dresser credenza 7-drawer on left. Clean inside and out - labeled - Made in Denmark. Good vintage condition. Has right cabinet door with 2 drawers...
Teak
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 53 in W 39 in D 19 in
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe storage cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe cabinet. Behind the doors are open shelves. (8) adjustable shelves total with pins. (4) on the left and (4) on the right side. Great fo...
Teak
$2,737Sale Price|25% Off
H 46 in W 48 in D 20 in
Mid century Danish modern teak wardrobe Bernhard Pedersen & Son
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bernhard Pedersen & Son Mid-century modern teak wide high wardrobe dresser. Has 2 sliding tambour doors has 1 interior shelf and 8 drawers with dovetail joints. Stamped on the un...
Teak
Danish Teak Mid Century Tall Dresser Armoire Dresser Wardrobe
By Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful mid-century modern highboy, gentleman’s tall dresser, wardrobe, circa 1960’s made in Denmark. Don’t be fooled by the term “Gentleman’s Chest” – this high functioning storag...
Teak
Siesta Lounge Chair attributed to Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rødekro, DK
A masterpiece of mid-century Scandinavian design, the iconic "Siesta" lounge chair was designed in 1965 by acclaimed Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling (1920–2002) for Westnofa — one ...
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sleek writing desk featuring a dual-panel tabletop with a crisp white finish and red trim. This piece offers a minimalist aesthetic perfect for any contemporary space. The sturdy met...
Metal
$2,100Sale Price|10% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 27.56 in
Neon Art, contemporary mirror art work, modern light fixture" Anime" by Spinzi
By Spinzi, Tommaso Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Is it just a mirror, or a gateway for other worlds? In Anime you don’t just look at yourself, you get lost into a spiral of contemplation triggered by the tunnelling neon lights. De...
Metal
$1,132
H 16.93 in W 22.05 in D 10.24 in
Black 20th century design low sofa table att. to Mathieu Matégot circa 1960
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Attributed to Mathieu Matégot 20th century design black metal low sofa table Very good condition Black painting and brass foot base Height 43 cm Longer 56 cm Large 26 cm
Metal
$171,594
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
$9,323
H 34.26 in W 35.44 in D 32.68 in
Wonderful Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet and Inlaid Wood 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
A wonderful art deco lounge chair in dark brown / purple velvet and inlaid wood. The low countries, 1930s. The chair features majestic proportions and a very nice stance, combined w...
Velvet, Wood
Object 084 Side Table by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 084 Side Table by NG Design Dimensions: ⌀ 28 x H 50 cm Materials: Powder-Coated Steel Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors on demand. A...
Steel
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 81 in W 40 in D 14 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Scandinavian Teak Twin Size Murphy Bed with Cabinet
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern Scandinavian Teak Twin Size Murphy Bed with Cabinet. In the Style of Hans J. Wegner / RY Mobler. Teak cabinet with fold-down Murphy bed stored inside. Mattr...
Brass, Steel
$20,591
H 38.59 in W 92.52 in D 16.93 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Saint Veran model sideboard, in oak and ceramic.
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, Saint Veran model sideboard, in oak and ceramic, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960/1970. Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story...
Ceramic, Oak
$1,700
H 20.48 in Dm 36.23 in
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
Fiberglass
$3,995
H 75.75 in W 47.75 in D 20 in
Large Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobe Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage English & Art Deco style large wardrobe, armoire, or storage cabinet composed of a burled maple frame, walnut top corner & edge det...
Metal
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$3,366 / item
H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
Angelo Mangiarotti Black Alola Floor Lamp for Karakter
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Angelo Mangiarotti Alona Floor Lamp for Karakter Defined by clean lines and simple construction, the Alola floor lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti transcends the boundaries of time. The pi...
Metal
$6,500 / set
H 33 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage mid century Paul McCobb 3 - drawer dresser for Planner Group #1508. Beautiful small dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group 3 drawer solid maple black T pull...
Steel, Iron
$17,850
H 29 in W 83.5 in D 62.25 in L 29 in
Black Oak Ventaglio Dining Table or Desk by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Kansas City, MO
Black stained oak Ventaglio Dining Table by French designer Charlotte Perriand. Asymmetrical, multifunctional design. Can also be used as a desk or work station. Perfect for a partn...
Wood, Oak
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.