$760Sale Price / set|20% Off
MCM Arched Teak Multi-Directional Wall Lamp / Sconce
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare MCM arched teak multi-Directional wall lamp or sconce, circa 1960s.
Teak
Vintage Pair of Italian MCM Speckled Granite & Marble Triumphal Arch Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Pair of Italian MCM Speckled Granite & Marble Triumphal Arch Bookends, circa 1970s.
Marble, Granite
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Thomasville 'Arched' series End table / Nightstands Walnut & Olive Burl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
These endtable / nightstands 'Arched' series by Thomasville showcases exceptional hardwood construction, featuring exquisite burl wood veneer Has been professionally refinished A...
Burl
$2,520Sale Price / set|30% Off
Restored MCM 2-Tiered Vertically Stacked Rattan Arched Wedge Table, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored pair of restored rattan 2-tiered stacked rattan wedge tables, each featuring 2 levels blending style and vintage charm with modern comfort. It is perfect fo...
Rattan, Mahogany
$1,960Sale Price|30% Off
Restored MCM three-Strand Full Round Pretzel Lounge Chair w/ Arched Base
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully restored rare 3-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with fancy wicker wrappings. This design is commonly attributed to designer Paul Frankl. It features the...
Rattan
$1,575Sale Price / set|30% Off
Restored MCM Single Stand Arched Rattan Bar Stool w/ Bark Cloth Seat, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored 1950s single-strand "Arched" Rattan bar stool with padded blue cotton-covered seat. The stool features four large arches forming four legs. It blends coasta...
Wicker, Rattan
$595Sale Price / item|30% Off
Restored MCM Single Stand Arched Rattan Bar Stool w/ Blue Seat, 8 Available
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored 1950s single-strand "Arched" Rattan bar stool with padded blue cotton-covered seat. The stool features four large arches forming four legs. It blends coasta...
Rattan
$1,960Sale Price|30% Off
Restored MCM Three-Strand Full Round Pretzel Lounge Chair w/ Arched "U" Base
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully restored rare 3-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with fancy wicker wrappings. This design is commonly attributed to designer Paul Frankl. It features the...
Wicker, Rattan
$3,850Sale Price / set|30% Off
Restored MCM three-Strand Full Round Pretzel Lounge Chair w/ Arched Base, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of beautifully restored rare 3-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chairs. Each with fancy wicker wrappings. This design is commonly attributed to designer Paul Frankl. ...
Wicker, Rattan
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
Restored MCM Rattan & Formica Skinny Arch 3-Strand Wedge Side Table w/ 2-Tiers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan wedge table blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. Made in circa 1940, this seven-piece living room set showcases the iconic 3-strand 3/...
Rattan, Formica
$1,960Sale Price / set|30% Off
Restored MCM Rattan & Formica 2-Tiered High Arch 3-Strand Wedge Side Table, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored pair of rattan and blonde Formica side or end tables in the shape of a wedge with 2-tiered storage.blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. Made ...
Rattan, Formica
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H 70 in W 60 in D 19 in
MCM 6 Drawer Dresser Framed Arch Mirror by Dillingham Walnut & Pecky Cypress
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid Century Modern 6 drawer dresser with framed arch mirror by Dillingham Manufacturing Company. Comprised of a walnut case rustic pecky cypress drawers, and a reces...
Mirror, Walnut, Cypress
Pair of MCM Arched Lucite Bookends in the Style of Herb Ritts
By Herb Ritts
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM arched lucite bookends in the Style of Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s.
Lucite
Pair of MCM Arched "Rainbow" Lucite Bookends in the Style of Herb Ritts
By Herb Ritts
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous pair of MCM arched "Rainbow" lucite bookends in the Style of Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s.
Lucite
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H 42 in W 21.5 in D 1.25 in
Pair MCM Brutalist Brasilia Single Arch Mirrors 6130-01 Broyhill Premier Series
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Brasilia single arch mirrors #6130-01 Broyhill Premier Series comprised of walnut, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are v...
Walnut
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H 84.5 in W 15 in D 42 in
Mid-Century Modern 3 Swing Arm Gold Globe Arc Arched Floor Lamp Marble Base MCM
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Dayton, OH
1960s 3 arm adjustable arc floor lamp. Polished brass over a white marble base. In the manner of Robert Sonneman.
Marble, Brass
Post Modern Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Italian marble bookends, circa 1970s. In the style of Sergio Asti. Stone is beautifully veined and in great condition. The almost identical bookends are scu...
Marble
Broyhill Premier 'Emphasis' Cabinet Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive Mid-Century Modern nightstands with inside storage, made by Broyhill for their 'Empahsis' line. Features nice walnut grain with golden oak trim, carved relief pattern on d...
Oak, Walnut
$1,688
H 18.12 in W 2.76 in D 18.51 in
Guillerme et Chambron Sculptural Oak Wall Light, France, circa 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A striking French wall light by Guillerme et Chambron, dating to the 1960s. Crafted from solid oak, the light features a bold, sculptural form that reflects the designers’ distinctiv...
Oak
Scandinavian Teak Wall Lamp with Woven Straw Shade, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Scandinavian wall lamp from the 1960s, featuring a beautifully sculpted teak arm and an organic woven straw shade. The lamp extends approximately 61 cm (24 in) from the wall,...
Straw, Teak
$1,280 / set
H 16.92 in W 7.08 in D 7.87 in
Midcentury Swedish Wall Sconces in teak by Luxus, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Rare midcentury Swedish sconces, designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960s. With simplicity and refined detailing, these wall lamps are excellent examples of t...
Acrylic, Teak
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 26 wide x 18 deep x 25 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Nightstands have Different Levels of St...
Walnut
Mid-Century Teak and Rattan Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Temde, Swiss, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite wall lamp by Swiss manufacturer Temde from the 1960s showcases the timeless beauty of mid-century design. Crafted from high-quality teak, the lamp features an elegant,...
Rattan, Teak
Scandinavian scissor wall lamp in wood and fabric, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian scissor wall lamp in wood and fabric, 1960s The length is from 60cm to 150cm. The lamp is executed with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It r...
Wood, Fabric
$2,080
H 20.08 in W 24.02 in D 11.23 in
Midcentury Pair of Side Tables in Rattan Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury pair of two bedside tables in rattan in the style of Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were the three leading design s...
Rattan
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
By Helen Hobey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 28.25 wide x 18 deep x 25.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Teak Wall Lamp by Temde Leuchten
By Domus
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful wall lamp made up of solid teak wall lamp with a wool lampshade is a rare find. Its simple, timeless design will blend seamlessly with the overall look of your home. T...
Wool, Teak
$1,367 / set
H 5.91 in W 1.19 in D 23.63 in
Swedish mid-century telescope wall lamps, teak and brass, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Swedish modernist wall lamps made from solid teak with pivotal telescope arm adjustable in height. A model known as fishing rod lamps. Brass details and cone shaped shades ...
Brass
$1,086
H 15.36 in W 11.03 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian Modern Aneta Wall Lamp by Jan Wickelgren Beech Wood, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage wall lamp designed by Jan Wickelgren for Swedish lamp manufacturer Aneta in the 1970s. The wall light is made of beech with lacquer and the shade is made of natur...
Fabric, Wood
McGuire Style Mid Century Rattan Side Tables - Pair
By McGuire
Located in Franklin Park, IL
McGuire Style Mid Century Rattan Side Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 22.25 wide x 22.25 deep x 22.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show...
Rattan
$1,600
H 25 in W 24 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Two Doors Drawer Walnut End Table Nightstand Hammered Pulls
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern and table night Stand in light walnut with hammered brass hardware by Heritage Henredon.
Brass
Teak scissor wall lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Hannover, DE
Teak wall lamp by Ib Fabiensen for Fog and Morup from the 1960s, made in Denmark. Featuring a teak scissor arm, the lamp radiates warmth and natural beauty. The original shade is mad...
Plastic, Teak
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$3,515 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
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. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
$686Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$1,265
H 27.56 in W 6.3 in D 30.32 in
Denmark 1960s danish modern wall lamp/pendant in solid oak with new linen shade.
By Alvar Aalto, Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner
Located in København K, 84
An elegant danish modern wall lamp / pendant. Adjustable to both sides and elevatable. Crafted from solid patinated oak, this wall lamp embodies the movement's penchant for organic m...
Linen, Oak
$2,028 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Smoked Bronze Octagonal Faceted Murano Glass & Brass Wall Mirrors, Italy
By Michel Contessa
Located in Miami, FL
Smoked bronze octagonal faceted Murano glass & brass wall mirrors, Italy Ready to ship from our Miami gallery, this handcrafted Italian Murano glass wall mirrors features octagonal s...
Brass
ShiLU Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce PB is a fully directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Class...
Brass, Steel
$9,574 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Art Deco Vintage Nightstands Pair Duo Maple 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage nightstands pair duo from plywood and maple veneer shellac polished by hand, 1930s Austria. A very beautiful Art Deco pair of nightstands or small chests, each with ...
Maple, Plywood
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp, Parchment Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new parchment shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Mu...
Iron
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
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.
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