$595 / set
H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in
MCM Silver Fade Highball Cocktail Glasses Style of Dorothy Thorpe Set of 6
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Mid-Century Modern silver fade highball sized cocktail glasses in the style of Dorothy
Glass
$450 / set
H 5.63 in Dm 2.82 in
MCM Barware Early American Families Names Set of 8 Hi-Ball Cocktail Glasses 22k
By Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s MCM barware set of 8, 22k gilt & white highball glasses, with Early American Families names
Glass
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in Dm 6.7 in
1940s Belgian MCM Art-Deco Liquor Pear Cellar with Vaseline Carafe and 6 glasses
Located in Haarlem, NL
Belgium Art-Deco uranium (or vaseline) glass carafe and 6 coloured glasses inside The holder is removable
Stainless Steel
$465 / set
H 4.13 in Dm 3.25 in
MCM 1970s Set of 6 Toscany Ski - Winter - Snow Theme Printed Bar Rocks Glasses
By Georges Briard, Toscany
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1970s NOS (New Old Stock) set of 6 Ski - Winter theme barware rocks glasses by Toscany
Glass
$325
H 7 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
MCM Fratelli Toso Balboa Italian Blown Glass Pink Swirl Gold Flecks Fruit Bowl
By Balboa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Fratelli Toso Balboa Italian Venetian Blown Art Glass Pink Swirl Gold
Art Glass
$495 / set
H 4 in Dm 3.88 in
Four MCM Culver LTD Double Old Fashioned Glasses with Blue and Gold Flower Motif
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four Culver LTD, double old fashioned glasses with a translucent blue enamel and 22 karat
Glass
$495 / set
H 4 in Dm 3.88 in
Four MCM Culver LTD Double Old Fashioned Glasses with Blue and Gold Flower Motif
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four Culver LTD, double old fashioned glasses with a translucent blue enamel and 22 karat
Glass
$595 / set
H 3 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
MCM Silver Fade Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses Set of 8 Chrome Carrier Style Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Topeka, KS
glasses!! What a sophisticated set of glassware to impress your guests! The chrome carrier is ADORABLE! It
Chrome
Mid-Century MCM Chantilly Culver Bar Set
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid-Century MCM Chantilly Culver Bar Set, Decanter with metal stirrer and six tumblers 22K Gold
Glass
MCM Walnut & Stainless Steel Nutcracker
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM walnut and stainless steel nutcracker made in Germany, circa 1980s. The nutcracker is in good
Stainless Steel
MCM Metal Golf Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM metal golf tray with painted scene, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and
Metal
$550 / set
H 7 in Dm 2.5 in
MCM Bartlett-Collins Frosted Tom Collins Glasses w/ Gold Grid 2 Each of 4 Colors
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Eight mid-century modern Tom Collins glasses by Bartlett-Collins with frosted sides in 2 each of
Glass
$350
H 3.38 in Dm 3.13 in
Set of 4 MCM Fred Press Rocks Glasses w/Red & Green Apples and Gold Highlights
By Fred Press
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Four Fred Press designed mid-century modern rocks glasses with red and green apples having 22k gold
Glass
$690
H 0.99 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
MCM Brass and Black Glass Serving Tray by Josef Frank, West Germany 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Beograd, RS
and black glass, designed by Josef Frank. Tray is stamped on the bottom "GERMANY". Made in West
Brass
$2,295 / set
H 2.25 in Dm 5 in
MCM Extensive Set of 22-Karat Gold and Black Coin Barware and Glasses by Cera
By Cera, Bob Wallack
Located in Topeka, KS
Very large extensive set of coin Mid-Century Modern barware and glasses by Cera. The set consisting
Metal
Large MCM German Woven Circular Tray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large circular mid century tray. Features a woven rim and handles made of beige and red plastic. The center is made of composite wood type material with a slight texture. Marked on...
Composition
MCM Walnut Handled Wine Opener / Corkscrew
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM walnut handled wine opener / corkscrew, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and
Metal
$250
H 8 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Vintage MCM Kustom Kraft Cheese Board & Glass Dome w/ 3 Latama Serving Utensils
By Kustom Kraft
Located in San Diego, CA
Utensils, circa 1960s. A great, compact MCM Kustom Kraft cheese board and glass dome with added bonus of
Walnut
MCM Brass Lobster Tray / Dish
By Woodmet
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM brass lobster tray / dish, circa 1970s. The tray measures 9"W x 13"D x 3.5"H and is in very
Metal, Brass
$475 / set
H 10 in Dm 6 in
Set of Four MCM Drip Glaze Ceramic Ice Tea Glasses & Pitcher by Allen of Calif.
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four ceramic drip glaze ice tea glasses and a pitcher by Allens of California, circa
Ceramic
Small MCM Solid Wood Trivet
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Small MCM solid wood trivet designed to hold a square casserole dish, circa 1970s. The piece is
Wood
MCM LaGardo Tackett Green Striped Porcelain Pitcher
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Fairfield, CA
A tall mid century porcelain pitcher. Designed by LaGardo Tackett for Schmid International Porcelain as part of the "Everyone Loves Ice Cream and Candy" tableware collection. Simple ...
Porcelain
MCM California Pottery Ashtray by Sascha Brastoff
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM California pottery gold leaf ashtray by the celebrated designer Sascha Brastoff, circa 1970s. A
Pottery
MCM Green and Gold Starburst Highball Tumblers - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
starburst. Perfect for using as water glasses or for cocktails. Each measures 2.75"Dia x 5.5"H
Glass
MCM Bakelite & Stainless Steel Wine Corkscrew / Barware
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well constructed MCM bakelite and stainless Steel wine corkscrew / barware, circa
Stainless Steel
MCM Bitossi Stoneware Ashtray by Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM Bitossi stoneware ashtray by Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. The hand thrown piece is
Stoneware
MCM Teak & Metal Nutcracker by Sowe Konst
By Sowe Konst
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM teak & metal nutcracker by Sowe Konst of Sweden, circa 1960s. Nutcracker is in fair vintage
Metal
MCM Teak & Metal Nutcracker by Sowe Konst
By Sowe Konst
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM teak & metal nutcracker by Sowe Konst of Sweden, circa 1960s. Nutcracker is in good vintage
Metal
MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Jar with Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM stoneware studio pottery jar with lid, circa 1970s. This gorgeous hand finished jar has a
Stoneware
Brutalist Style Greek MCM Bronze Bottle Opener
Located in San Diego, CA
Brutalist style Greek MCM bronze bottle opener, circa 1960s. The piece is in good vintage condition
Bronze
Vintage MCM Rosenthal Netter Brass Champagne Bucket
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a superb Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fluted Brass Champagne Bucket, reminiscent of the distinguished designs often associated with Rosenthal. This elegant piece showcases a...
Brass
Large MCM Solid Wood Trivet
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
LargeMCM solid wood trivet designed to hold a square casserole dish, circa 1970s. The piece is made of wood, is in very good vintage condition and measures 18.5" W x 1015" D x 2.75" ...
Wood
MCM Chrome "Penguin" Ice Bucket by West Bend Manufacturing
By West Bend
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM chrome "Penguin" ice bucket by West Bend Manufacturing, circa 1960s. The design
Chrome
MCM Long Divided Serving Dish by Royal Haeger
By Royal Haeger
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century ceramic divided serving dish, made in the USA by Royal Haeger. Cream finish with a spotted green pattern to the exterior. Great atomic design. A versatile serving piece...
Ceramic
Vintage MCM Lucite Cheese & Crackers Slicing Board
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM lucite cheese & crackers slicing board, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage
Metallic Thread
1960s Alvino Bagni Decanter Set MCM Bitossi
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Very rare example, and in excellent condition! Imported by Raymor in the 1960s.
Ceramic
Carstens Tonnieshof MCM West Germany Flower Vase
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful vase designed by Dieter Peter for Carstens Tonnieshof in the late 1960s-early 1970s. This hand-crafted vase is identified as the "Mooncrater” vase from the Space Age. Cars...
Ceramic, Clay
MCM Staved Walnut Rolling Pin
Located in San Diego, CA
Like new MCM staved walnut rolling pin, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition
Walnut
12 Bottle Capacity MCM Iron & Walnut Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Black enameled iron wine rack sitting in solid walnut bars, 12 bottle capaciy in the style of Arthur Umanoff circa 1970's
Iron
MCM Cocktail Shaker Signed Dyball with Stylized Brown & Orange Roosters
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Clear class cocktail shaker with gold-tone cover, the glass decorated with large, stylized roosters
Metal
MCM Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Themes & Variations Porcelain Plate
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Surrealist Icon: Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal "Themes & Variations" Plate, Motiv 22, Circa 1980s A striking and highly collectible porcelain plate from the celebrated "Themes & V...
Porcelain
MCM Danish Stelton Georg Jensen Serving Barware Tools
By Georg Jensen, Stelton
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive collection of Stelton serving and bar tools. There is quite an assortment including 4 long cocktail spoons, ice tongs from the Cylinda line, bottle opener from Peter Holmb...
Stainless Steel
Small MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Dish by Amy Donaldson
Located in San Diego, CA
Small MCM stoneware studio pottery dish by listed artist, Amy Donaldson, circa 1960s. This gorgeous
Stoneware
MCM Grass Cloth and Bamboo Ice Bucket with Tongs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM grass cloth and bamboo ice bucket with tongs, circa 1970s. The set includes a pair
Grasscloth, Bamboo
MCM LaGardo Tackett Porcelain Creamer and Sugar Bowl Set
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century porcelain creamer and sugar bowl set designed by LaGardo Tackett. Simple modernist design with round bottoms and a conical top to the creamer pitcher. Finished in a glo...
Porcelain
1950s MCM Pepe Mendoza Ashtray Brass Malachite Mexico
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Pepe Mendoza Ashtray Mid Century Modern Mexico (#2) Stamp by maker present .75 thick x 4.38 w x 5 d Preowned Vintage Review images listed.
Malachite, Brass
Large MCM California Pottery Ashtray by Sascha Brastoff
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in San Diego, CA
A large atomic design, California pottery ashtray by the celebrated designer Sascha Brastoff, circa 1970s. A rare piece that is hand-painted and signed by Brastoff. Imprinted logo an...
Pottery
Mcm Walnut and Stainless Steel Salad Servers
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of walnut and stainless steel MCM salad servers, circa 1970s. The servers handles are
Stainless Steel
Set of Three Solid Teak MCM Trivets
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three solid teak MCM trivets, circa 1980s. The trivets measure 7.75" W x 7.75" D and are in
Teak
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 8 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
MCM Chrome "Penguin" Ice Bucket by West Bend Manufacturing
By West Bend
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM chrome "Penguin" ice bucket by West Bend Manufacturing, circa 1970s. The design
Chrome
MCM Scandinavian nutcracker, teak wood and brass, 1960's
Located in BELFORT, FR
Mid-century Modern scandinavian nutcracker in teak wood and brass.
Wood, Teak
$200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 3.75 in D 1.625 in
Pair of MCM Mixed Woods Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of MCM mixed woods salt and pepper shakers, circa 1970s. The set is constructed of
Ash, Beech, Teak, Walnut
MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Lidded Jar by Amy Donaldson
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM stoneware studio pottery lidded jar by listed artist, Amy Donaldson, circa 1950s. This gorgeous
Stoneware
MCM pair of bird nutcrackers, scandinavian style, olive wood
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of Mid-century Modern bird nutcrackers in olive wood.
Wood, Olive
$250
H 12.5 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Vintage Sheffield Silver Plated MCM Modern Reticulating Hinge Bar Ice Bucket
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. Silver Plated MCM Regency Style Reticulating Hinge Bar Ice Bucket
Silver Plate
MCM LaGardo Tackett Green Striped Faceted Tumblers - Set of 4
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 mid century porcelain tumblers. Designed by LaGardo Tackett for Schmid International Porcelain as part of the "Everyone Loves Ice Cream and Candy" tableware collection. Fi...
Porcelain
$1,195 / set
H 8.5 in Dm 5 in
MCM Silver Fade Ombre French Carafe Decanter & 8 Stems Style Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Topeka, KS
glasses and one carafe or decanter in the style of Dorothy Thorpe but unsigned. Beautiful condition
Glass
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.