$8,900 / item
H 30.32 in W 37.41 in D 32.68 in
Outdoor Bungalow Teak Armchair, Designed by Jamie Durie, Made in Italy
By Jamie Durie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Padded armchair with structure in solid teak wood, turned, assembled and sanded completely by hand
Fabric, Teak
$706Sale Price|25% Off
H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in
Teak and Gold Metal Ice Bucket Holder, Made in Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian ice bucket in teak and gold metal details, circa 1960s. The "Made in Italy" engraving
Metal
$5,530 / item
H 31.5 in W 25.4 in D 22.05 in
Outdoor Bungalow Teak Dining Chair, Designed by Jamie Durie, Made in Italy
By Jamie Durie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Padded chair with structure in solid teak wood turned, assembled and sanded completely by hand. An
Fabric, Teak
$1,500 / set
H 40 in W 19 in D 21 in
Set of 12 Weathered TEAK & Aluminum Outdoor Bar Stools Made in Italy
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 12 Weathered TEAK & Aluminum Outdoor Bar Stools Made in Italy
Steel
$8,850 / item
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 43.31 in
Bungalow Teak and Marble Dining Table, Designed by Jamie Durie, Made in Italy
By Jamie Durie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Table with structure in solid teak wood, turned, assembled and smoothed by hand, with square-shaped
Marble
$1,117
H 32.68 in W 13.39 in D 1.78 in
1960s oval large teak wall mirror with thick nylon rope Made in Italy
Located in München, DE
Original 1960's beautiful large oval wall mirror with a teak frame. Made in Italy. Very high
Mirror, Teak
$564
H 8.27 in Dm 8.27 in
Midcentury Rounded Picture Frame Made in Silver Plate and Teak, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer an elegant circular picture frame, almost certainly made in Italy between
Silver Plate
$3,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28.3 in W 21.2 in D 38.6 in
"Hanbury" leather Lounge Chair Made in Teak by Dessie' Collection
By Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Hanbury" is a lounge chair, included into the Dessie' collection and manufactured by Dessie', made
Fabric, Teak
$2,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28.3 in W 21.2 in D 38.6 in
"Hanbury" Fabric Lounge Chair Made in Teak by Dessie' Collection
By Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Hanbury" is a lounge chair, included into the Dessie' collection and manufactured by Dessie', made
Fabric, Teak
Turin school dining table made in Italy 1940
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
special opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts of Italian design to acquire something truly
Metal
$8,767
H 59.85 in W 85.83 in D 13.78 in
Cabinet Made in Teak and Cane Panels Attributed to Augusto Romano -Turin School
By Augusto Romano
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Exceptional Italian Midcentury cabinet with a carved teak frame and cane panels. This is an unique
Cane, Teak
$9,450
H 29.93 in W 74.41 in D 29.53 in
Merighi & Dall'Olmo Italian Desk in Teak, Iron and Turquoise Blue Top 1950s
By Cantu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
desk by Merighi & Dall'Olmo was made in the 1950s in Italy. The teak wood, brass, and fine ironwork
Brass, Iron
Teak Wood Coffee Table Magazine Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Coffee table and magazine rack in teak made in Italy in the 1970s. The magazine rack part
Wood, Teak
Teak swivel bar cabinet, C1960's
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Mobile bar girevole in teak, Made in Italy, Anni '60. Mobile bar girevole in teak con serranda
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Wall Mirror, Vintage Italian Design, 1960s, 45 cm
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century wall mirror with Teak made in Italy in the 1960s. The vintage mirror is in very good
Mirror, Wood
$532Sale Price|68% Off
H 24.02 in Dm 13.78 in
Very Elegant Large 1940s Table Lamp Made of Iron in the Shape of an Eagle
Located in München, DE
design. The complete eagle is made of iron in black. Most likely from an Italian production. Without
Iron
Mid-century cocoon pendant lamp, Achille Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare Cocoon pendant lamp with Teak made in Italy in the 1960s. The key feature of this iconic
Plastic
Mid-century cocoon pendant lamp, Achille Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare Cocoon pendant lamp with Teak made in Italy in the 1960s. The key feature of this iconic
Plastic
$1,647
H 21.86 in W 30.71 in D 18.71 in
Teakwood & plastic laminate Mid-Century Modern working/coffee table container
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare work table made in Italy in the 50s. Teak wood structure with sliding doors covered in white
Plastic, Laminate, Teak
Unavailable
H 122.05 in W 164.57 in D 13.78 in
Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak
By Paolo Tilche
Located in Munster, DE
Large mid-century bookcase by Paolo Tilche from the 1960s. The shelf is made of teak and is
Teak
Modernist Four-Drawer Dresser Made in 1960 in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Modernist four-drawer dresser made in 1960 in teak, rosewood, legs in steel and wood. Unusual form
Teak, Rosewood
Midcentury Teak Writing Desk Made in Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Beautifully designed Italian writing desk in teak and brushed brass. With a very distinct design
Brass
1950s Solid Teak Trivet Tray Made in Italy by Anri Form
By Anri Form
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple elegant solid teak tray designed by Anri Form, Made in Italy circa 1950s, incredible
Teak
1960s Teak Wall Mirror with Thick Nylon Rope Made in Italy
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s beautiful wall mirror with teak frame. Made in Italy. Great elegant rectangular
Mirror, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 61.42 in D 30.32 in
Desk with Drawers Metal Structure Teak Veneer Vintage Made in Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A desk with drawers, metal structure and teak veneer. Manufactured in Italy, 1960s.
Metal
Sold
H 2.17 in Dm 20.87 in
1960s Large Teak Wall Mirror with Thick Rope Made of Natural Fiber Made in Italy
Located in München, DE
Round original 1960s large beautiful wall mirror with teak frame. Made in Italy. The original
Jute, Mirror, Teak
Pair Teak And Alabaster Mid Century Modern Lamps Made in Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
- working and clean. Marked SG Made in Italy. 27"- H to top of socket
Sold
H 66.93 in W 8.67 in D 15.75 in
1950s Italian Floor Lamp Made in Brass and Teak with Smoked Glass Shades
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and rare Italian floor lamp with smoked glass shades and made of brass and teak and
Metal, Brass
1960s Large Teak Wall Mirror with Leather Strap for Hanging Made in Italy
Located in München, DE
Round original 1960s large beautiful wall mirror with bright teak frame. Made in Italy. The
Mirror, Teak
Elvio Becheroni game table made in Italy 1969
By Elvio Becheroni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extraordinary game table designed and made by Elvio Becheroni in Italy in 1969. Made from solid
Glass, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Stackable Mid Century bistro armchairs made of metal and wood - Made in Italy
Located in München, DE
Four beautiful stackable Mid Century bistro armchairs. Beautiful Italian design of the 1950s. Metal
Metal
Sold
H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 1.78 in
Two Venetian Mid-Century table mirrors with Murano glass rosettes. Made in Italy
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful Venetian Mid-Century Modern table mirrors with Murano glass rosettes. Made in Italy
Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass, Teak
Teak coffee table, 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Tavolino da caffè in teak, Made in Italy, Anni '70. Particolare tavolino da caffè/salotto con
Smoked Glass, Teak
Sold
H 23 in W 26 in D 23 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak, Marble & Caned End Stands, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end table Made in Italy feature teak construction with inset marble top
Marble
Italian Pair of Wall-Mounted Night Cabinets, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of wall-mounted night cabinets made in Italy, 1950. These teak wooden cabinets have
Brass
Vintage Highboard Georges Coslin for 3V, 1960s
By George Coslin
Located in Roma, IT
. Created by Georges Coslin for 3V, Padua. Made in Italy. Solid teak structure, with rosewood and
Aluminum
Coat Stand, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Beautiful Ico Parisi style wall cloth hanger made in Italy in the 1950s. Teak material, printed
Teak
Pair of Raymor Table Lamps
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic table lamps signed made in Italy with teak base.
Ceramic, Teak
Vintage Armchair Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy - Made of teak wood, original upholstery - Partially restored - Good condition.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Armchair Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy - Made of teak wood, original upholstery - Partially restored - Good condition.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Armchair Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy - Made of teak wood, original upholstery - Partially restored - Good condition.
Fabric, Wood
Italian Writing Desk of Teak and Painted Metal
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk from the mid-1960s, made in Italy. Teak wood, brass, painted metal. Three drawers, key not
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Pair of Lamps in Teak Made in Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of great looking midcentury lamps in teak and cord which are in good working condition
Cord, Teak
Outdoor Teak Side Tables by Ethimo, Made in Italy
Located in Doylestown, PA
Stylish outdoor teak tables, designed and made in Italy by Ethimo. The tables feature a sturdy
Aluminum
Sold
H 129.93 in W 156.7 in D 16.93 in
Freestanding Italian Mid-Century Wall Unit Made in Teak in the 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
piece is executed in teak and is very well finished with brass tips. This bookcase is in very good
Brass
Sold
H 122.05 in W 164.57 in D 13.78 in
Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak
By Paolo Tilche
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large mid-century bookcase by Paolo Tilche from the 1960s. The shelf is made of teak and is
Teak
Sold
H 1.38 in Dm 20.87 in
60s Large Teak Wall Mirror with Thick Rope Made of Natural Fiber Made in Italy
Located in München, DE
Round original 1960s large beautiful wall mirror with teak frame. Made in Italy. The original
Jute, Mirror, Teak
Sold
H 3.94 in Dm 7.88 in
Midcentury Rounded Picture Frame Made in Silver Plate and Teak, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
An elegant portrait frame, almost certainly made in Italy between 1960 and 1970. This round
Silver Plate
Beautiful Rare 1960s Italian Triangular Teak Wall Mirror
Located in München, DE
. Made in Italy. The teak has a very nice grain. With plastic rope for hanging, it is without damages
Mirror, Teak
Sold
H 66.93 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Teak and Murano Floor Glass Lamp Attr. to Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Stilnovo. Very rare specimen realized in murano glass and teak. Made in Italy. The dimensions and
Steel
Vintage Chandelier in the Style of Stilnovo Five Arms, Italian, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Verviers, BE
Five arms chandelier in the style of Stilnovo. Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. Recently cleaned and polished so that it in excell...
Brass
Sold
H 11.81 in W 8.26 in D 5.9 in
Vintage Pair of 2 Arms Wall Mount Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, Italian, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage 2 arms wall mount lamp in the style of Stilnovo, Italian, 1960s. In excellent condition
Brass
Sold
H 9.44 in W 3.93 in D 6.7 in
Vintage Pair of 1 Arms Wall Mount Lamps in the Style of Stilnovo, Italian, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage pair of 1 arms wall mount lamps in the style of Stilnovo, Italian, 1960s In excellent
Brass, Sheet Metal
Vintage Armchair Paolo Buffa, 1947
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Italy - made of teak wood, new upholstery - partially restored - very good condition.
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
% wool and 20% polyamide. It was made in Italy. The teak arms and oak legs have been beautifully
Wool, Oak, Teak
Folding Serving Trolley, Italy, 1960s
Located in Basel, CH
Beautifully crafted serving trolley made in Italy in the 1960s. Solid teak plate and handle, black
Steel
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.