$1,173
H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase by Theodor Bogler for Maria Laach, 1960s
By Theodor Bogler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase by Theodor Bogler for Maria Laach, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$1,700
H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 2.2 in
Most Stylish Antique Carved Crucifix w. Corpus of Christ Sculpture, Maria Laach
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazingly wall crucifix with hand carved corpus from Kunstwerkstätten der Abtei Maria Laach. Over
Metal
$5,465
H 17.72 in W 18.9 in D 45.28 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
Catholicism at the Abbey of Maria Laach. During the 1920s he devoted himself to religious art: commissions for
Stone, Brass
$5,465
H 16.54 in W 45.67 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Yellow and Sand Colored Mosaic Berthold Muller Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
Catholicism at the Abbey of Maria Laach. During the 1920s he devoted himself to religious art: commissions for
Brass
$1,900
H 34.5 in W 49 in
Large German Junge Wilde Rainer Fetting Screenprint Serigraph Print Wolf Pop Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach in der Sammlung Würth“ Museum Würth, Künzelsau 2011 „Schönheit und Natur Skulpturen am
Screen
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H 21.26 in Dm 40.56 in L 21.26 in
Glass Mosaic Mid-Century Modern Round Coffee Table by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
Catholicism at the Abbey of Maria Laach. During the 1920s he devoted himself to religious art: commissions for
Stone, Gold Plate
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H 20.08 in W 33.47 in D 33.08 in
Exquisite Mosaic and Brass Coffee or Side Table by Berthold Müller, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Voorburg, NL
Maria Laach. During the 1920s he devoted himself to religious art. In 1933 he organized, and took part
Stone, Brass
Rare Midcentury Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
Catholicism at the Abbey of Maria Laach. During the 1920s he devoted himself to religious art: commissions for
Stone
Rare Mid-Century Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
Catholicism at the Abbey of Maria Laach. During the 1920s he devoted himself to religious art: commissions for
Stone, Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Colorful Mosaic and Brass Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
the Abbey of Maria Laach. During the 1920s he devoted himself to religious art: commissions for
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Mosaic Marble and Gold-Plated Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
Catholicism at the Abbey of Maria Laach. During the 1920s he devoted himself to religious art: commissions for
Marble, Gold Plate, Copper
Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of height fine French Art Deco cherry dining/side chairs.
Cherry
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
$419Sale Price|60% Off
H 59.85 in W 29.53 in D 12.21 in
1960s Floor Lamp in Brass by Zukov, Czechoslovakia
By Zukov
Located in Zohor, SK
Amazing floor lamp in a great condition! This lamp was produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s by Zukov. Stands on a strong brass construction and rods. The brass shows only minor age fa...
Brass
$1,336
H 35.7 in W 24.2 in D 10 in
Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and seperable/demountable antique bookcase. This rare, three-tier and free standing bookcase could be the perfect finish to a small area for reading, rest and relaxation. Ho...
Wood, Beech
$401Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder Beautifully stylized a set of figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrayi...
Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
Iconic Bali Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano 1958
By Bruno Munari
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of mid-century Italian design: the “Bali” table lamp, designed by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano in 1958. This exquisite lamp is...
Fabric, Resin, Plywood
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
$10,800 / set
H 27 in W 26 in D 27 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Ivory Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of Milo Baughman 1950s scoop chairs hit all the marks with gorgeous Mid Century Modern sculptural profiles, a very comfortable ergonomic design with wide seats, and new sof...
Iron
Wedgwood Queensware 'Moonlight Lustre' Nautilus Shell Form Centerpiece
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful early 19th Century Wedgwood 'Moonlight Lustre' Centerpiece in the form of an open Nautilus Shell decorated in iridescent tones of pink, purple, cream and orange. The base...
Ceramic
$1,336
H 29.53 in Dm 16.93 in
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chandelier designed in the manner of Cosack during the 1970s. Nice Space Age design. Sockets: It needs 16x E14 small bulbs. Light bulbs are not included. It is ...
Chrome
Model 235 Wall or Ceiling Light by Cini Boeri for Arteluce
By Cini Boeri, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Model 235 Wall or Ceiling Light by Cini Boeri for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1971. Sleek slant cut flush mount with a concave socket housing, receiving a...
Aluminum, Steel
$11,000
H 73.5 in W 28 in D 21 in
Armoire, Shaker Style in Steel with Natural Rusted Patina by Jim Rose
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This Armoire exemplifies Jim Rose’s legacy through its quiet authority, material integrity, and unwavering commitment to use. Rooted in the historical form of the single-door armoire...
Steel
$1,470Sale Price|40% Off
H 10.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
Kappa Coffee Table, Cesare Leonardi and Franca Staci for Fiarm, Italy
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare vintage space age Kappa coffee table. Swooping, sleek curves reminiscent of an Italian sports car in a bright and joyous yellow fiberglass. Storage for books and magazines eleva...
Fiberglass
Unavailable|$24,500
H 102.96 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Ugo Trevisan Mid-Century Modern Italian Fireplace in Embossed Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ugo Trevisan, fireplace, copper, iron, stone, Italy, 1960s This Italian fireplace, designed by Ugo Trevisan, emerges as a monumental creation, characterized by its peculiar presence...
Copper
$7,700
H 28 in W 77 in D 27 in
Classic Danish Teak & cane Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen, Design Bramin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production ! Retains original BRAMIN burn in label.. A verstile design by Hans Olsen, this highly functional sofa has a variety of uses. The table and two seats can be configu...
Fabric, Cane, Teak
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.