Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table with Travertine Tiles by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking mid-century modern coffee table crafted in rich walnut by Lane, featuring inset
Travertine, Brass
Doyle Lane Blue Craquelure Tile Set in Hand Made Rosewood Box
By Doyle Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand made rosewood box with crackled blue tile created by Doyle Lane. Box measures 2" high by 2 7/8
Ceramic, Wood
$1,540 / set
H 20 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Pair Mid Century Lane "Monte Carlo" Side or End Tables - Walnut + Mosaic Tile
By Lane Furniture, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Decatur, GA
PAIR of Lane "Monte Carlo" side or end tables, circa 1960s. American black walnut and warm gray
Ceramic, Walnut
$694
H 6.25 in W 8.75 in
French Hilltop Village Street Scene Mid Century Watercolour Painting
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
lanes, and tiled rooftops rendered with airy precision. Neveu’s background as a draughtsman and
Watercolor
Sculptural Danish Modern Wooden Mirror with Tile Shelf
By Lane Furniture
Located in Mount Penn, PA
design tile shelf. Gorgeously constructed in a substantial manner.
Mid-Century Modern Lane Tile-Top Walnut Side Tables - Set of 2
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a companion pair of Mid-Century Modern Lane Tile-Top Walnut Side Tables
Walnut, Wood, Textile
Square Lane Mosaic Tile Side Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square pedestal side table for Lane, c.1960s, USA. The teak table top is inlaid with square
Ceramic, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Highboy by Lane, Patchwork Walnut Tiles
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mid-Century Modern Brutalist highboy by Lane, patchwork walnut tiles
Wood, Walnut
Lane Mid Century Walnut and Blue Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane mid century walnut and blue mosaic tile coffee table Coffee table measures: 51 wide x 18 deep
Walnut, Ceramic
Sold
H 30 in W 78 in D 19 in
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Dresser, Lane Patchwork Walnut Tiles
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mid-Century Modern Brutalist dresser by Lane Patchwork Walnut Tiles. Made
Walnut
Sold
H 7 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
Rare Doyle Lane California Studio Signed Two Tile Stoneware Clay Painting
By Doyle Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, historical example of two tiles framed in redwood, created and hand signed by ceramist and
Stoneware
Sold
H 7 in W 7.5 in L 7 in
Rare Doyle Lane California Studio Glazed Two Tile Stoneware Signed Clay Painting
By Doyle Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, historical example of two tiles with craquelure glaze and framed in redwood, created by
Stoneware, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-Century Modern Round Walnut Tile Top Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Round Walnut Tile Top Coffee Table. Featuring a round
Textile, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut Tile Inlay Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, ebonized walnut, side coffee table features a contrasting white ceramic tile
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold
H 14.5 in W 54 in D 20.5 in
1950s American Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Insert Tile Atomic Design
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare walnut coffee table in walnut with white designer tile and brass rings on tapered legs
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold
H 14.75 in W 54 in D 20 in
1950s American Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Insert Tile Atomic Design
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare walnut coffee table in walnut with grey designer tile and brass rings on tapered legs
Birch, Walnut
Lane "Switchblade" Two-Tier Swivel Coffee Table with Ceramic Tile
By Lane Furniture
Located in Washington, DC
Striking American designed coffee table by Lane Furniture Company. Second tier swivels out for
Walnut
Lane Alta Vista Sculptural Mid Century Modern Mirror Tile Shelf
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Lane Alta Vista Mid Century mirror with a greek key tile shelf after the sculptural designs of
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
Pair of Tile and Wood End Tables by Lane Furniture Company
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of two-tier end tables, wood shelves with tile inserts on tapered pole legs with decorative
Ceramic, Wood
Sold
H 0.5 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Doyle Lane Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Orange Black Glaze Ceramic Pottery Tile
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully glazed and colored ceramic tile by famed midcentury American artist/potter Doyle Lane
Ceramic
Sold
H 13.75 in W 70.5 in D 16.5 in
1970s Lane "Monte Carlo" Coffee Table with Inlaid Tile Design Mid Century
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1970s Lane Coffee Table features a unique inlaid tile design, adding a stylish touch to any
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold
H 14.5 in W 54 in D 20 in
Lane "Monte Carlo" Blue Tile Top and Walnut Coffee and Pair Side Tables Set
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
walnut construction and inlays of square blue cermic tiles. The grain is nicely figured, and the cermaic
Ceramic, Walnut
Lane "Monte Carlo" Blue Tile Top and Walnut Coffee and Side Table Set
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
walnut construction and inlays of square blue cermic tiles. The grain is nicely figured, and the cermaic
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Coffee
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique vintage modern walnut coffee table by Lane featuring a tiled top and rich walnut grain
"Monte Carlo" Tile Top End Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Lane Monte Carlo tile top end table/ drink table.
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mid-Century Modern Brutalist dresser by Lane Patchwork walnut tiles. Made
Walnut
Walnut Coffee Table with Tile Inlay by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut Coffee Table with Tile Inlay by Lane
Walnut, Ceramic
"Mosaic" Cubist Walnut Tile Nightstands by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of cubist style walnut end tables by Lane Furniture. Featuring single top drawer with lower
Walnut
Cubist Walnut Tile Dresser by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans
Located in Fulton, CA
A cubist nine-drawer walnut tile dresser by Lane Furniture. Beautiful figured wood grain with solid
Walnut
"Mosaic" Cubist Walnut Tile Nightstands or End Tables by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of cubist style walnut end tables by Lane Furniture. Featuring double-doors with one
Walnut
Pair of Refinished Mid-Century Tile and Side Tables
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Lane tables with inset mosaic tile (in blue hues) and in new distressed
Wood
Clay Painting by Doyle Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clay Painting in Smoke Lucite Frame by Doyle Lane; Glazed Stoneware Tile Assemblage
"Mosaic" Cubist Walnut Tile Dresser by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans
Located in Fulton, CA
A Cubist style walnut tile gentleman's chest or fitted dresser by Lane Furniture. Featuring three
Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 56 in D 26.75 in
Unusual Mid Century Desk by Lane, with Floating Drawer Cabinet & Tile Insert
By Lane Furniture
Located in Crockett, CA
Seldom seen medium size desk manufactured by Lane of Altavista VA with a few very cool features
Brass
Vintage 1970s Handcrafted Coffee Table with Ceramic Mosaic Top
Located in Paddington, NSW
A striking handcrafted coffee table dating from the 1970s, combining the warmth of solid wood with the artistry of a colorful ceramic tile mosaic top. The square form is framed by ro...
Ceramic
$385,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
Bronze
Sold|$5,489
H 59.85 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in
EXQUISITE CHiNESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE WALNUT DRESSING TABLE PART OF A SUITe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1920's Hand made Chinese Chinoiserie dressing table with tri folding mirrors wh...
Mirror, Walnut
Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Period Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock in the manner of Paul Frankl As Found Condition. Missing the glass lens. the metal piece in front is loose. Most importantly, Waln...
Bakelite
Antique Japanese Gyosho Bako Peddler's Chest
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome antique Japanese Gyosho Bako Peddler's chest. Practical piece with incredible iron work which all moves very easily with no rust or resistance. Very well built and stable pi...
Iron
$2,800
H 1.82 in W 1.69 in D 1.88 in
Edouard-Marcel Sandoz "Jewel Rabbit" Gold Ormolu Bronze Sculpture
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fine original early 1900s cast bronze Rabbit with a Gold Ormolu finish by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. Sandoz is well known for his animal sculptures. He apprenticed under the sculptor Ant...
Bronze
$553Sale Price|37% Off
H 11 in Dm 7 in
Kenji Fujita for Freeman Lederman, Modernist Coffee Carafe Pitcher - Green
By Kenji Fujita, Lagardo Tackett, Freeman Lederman
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite modernist coffee carafe designed by Kenji Fujita for Freeman Lederman. Beverage pitcher in rare green glaze with glossy white interior. Marked with the FL logo. Excellent ...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Rattan
1980's Postmodern Advertising Wall Clock by RADO of Switzerland
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Rado wall clock advertizing for store owners double tone silver and black beautiful condition the face is made of polished acrylic and aluminium back , battery operated clock ci...
Aluminum
Art Nouveau Vase, signed by Loetz, 1910
By Loetz Glass
Located in Zurich, CH
The vase by Loetz from around 1910, features white glass with a red overlay and is intricately etched with a rose motif. The leafs of the rose stand out in light pinkish to deep purp...
Glass
$990Sale Price|44% Off
H 21.25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Interactive Vintage Table Lamp in the Style of Robert Gage
By Robert Gage
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here's a fun lamp from the 1960s in the style of Robert Gage. The lamp consists of a metal framework with an acrylic cylinder that surrounds the light source. There are four enameled...
Aluminum, Metal
Late Victorian Era Miniature Croquet Set
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful antique miniature croquet set consisting of multiple mallets, wickets and balls, all housed in the original wooden box. A charming and unusual piece of English whimsical ...
Metal
Vintage Modernist Japanese Ring Stool c1970s
By Tendo Mokko, Tokukichi Kato
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic, vintage modern Japanese ring stool in the manner of Kato Tokukichi. Freshly upholstered in beautiful original Knoll fabric. Acquired in Japan. Amazing wood work detail.
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$3,800 / set
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Kenji Fujita at Lagardo Tackett Associates for Freeman-Lederman Bird Cruets
By Kenji Fujita
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "Sandpiper" bird cruets designed by renowned Japanese ceramicist Kenji Fujita in collaboration with Lagardo Tackett Associates for the Freeman-Lederman company in 1953. These...
Porcelain, Cork
1950s Perforated Metal Mesh Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 Richard Galef Ravenware
By Ravenware, Richard Galef, Heath Ceramics, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 1950s Mid-Century functional design, and incredible ingenious and sculptural form. This piece is unique and rare. Created in metal mesh, the base floats in symmetry as it...
Metal
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.