Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s. Small desk, coming from a
Metal
Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern desk in light blue metal and black leather top, 1960s Desk with
Metal
1970s Rare Royal Blue Floating Lucite Executive Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
that give this piece a delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view
Lucite, Wood, Laminate
Vintage Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Blue Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This Herman Moller Chair with Black Edging on upholstery. Possibly Leather or Vinyl Seat . Possible Fiber Glass Backing. Makers Mark and Serial Number are on the Bottom. Wear and Tea...
Wood
Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country table or desk with a drawer. The table is an authentic country house
Pine
Mid-century office desk chairs Stol Kamnik Yugoslavia 1980s Set of 2
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The pair of very comfortable office swivel chairs created in Yugoslavia in the 1980s in the manufacture Stol Kamnik. Good vintage condition. There are traces of time and use. On one...
Metal
Pair Wedgwood Blue and White Jasperware Desk Accessories
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Pair Wedgwood blue and white Jasperware desk accessories. Beautiful blue grey bisque beaker/bud
Stoneware
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous and incredibly rare midcentury blue "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
French Blue Cerused Oak Moderne Desk
Located in New York, NY
French midcentury desk featuring a custom cerused oak finish in French Blue, accented with white to
Oak
Mid Century Modern Indigo Blue Charles Eames "PAW" Armchair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful arm chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in indigo blue fiberglass with a walnut swivel
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Blue and Clear Apple Sculpture Paperweight
By Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mid Century Modern Murano art glass in turquoise and clear apple fruit glass sculpture or
Art Glass
Mid-Century Vintage Blue Mini Swivel Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, varnished with matt varnish. - high-quality upholstery fabric in shades of blue. We can prepare this
Metal
Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine pine writing desk from Sweden with blue paint. The table is in untouched original
Pine
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
decorative. Its unique design and the subtle beauty of the blue flower make it a timeless example of mid-20th
Murano Glass
Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare modernist desk with mahogany veneer and light blue Formica table top. The three drawers are
Formica, Wood
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
Herman Miller Eames Tall Navy Blue Fabric Desk Chair Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
with automatic pneumatic lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. This classic mid century modern
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century German Form Und Farbe Stencil Set, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Form Und Farbe Stencil Set, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to
Plastic
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
information: Materials: Metal, iron, casters, wheels Period: 1960s Styles: Mid-Century Modern Dimensions
Metal
1970s Vintage Leon Rosen for Pace Glass and Brass Desk
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1970s Vintage Leon Rosen for Pace Glass and Brass Desk
Brass
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Desk Chair in Slate Blue Mohair, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
factory in a gorgeous Knoll Textiles Slate Blue Velvet Mohair, a perfect complement to the polished
Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Spherical Plastic Blue Table Clock Boule by Lorenz, 1960s
By Lorenz
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Spherical plastic blue table clock model Boule by Lorenz, 1960s Boule model
Metal
French Blue Gold and White Porcelain Desk Letter Mail Holder from Paris
Located in New York, NY
design style, circa mid-20th century, Paris, France. Piece with scalloped edge is hand-painted in blue
Porcelain
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Blue Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Desk Clock
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Art Deco, Mid-century era. Measures: 5
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage industrial salvage USPS Post Office steel mail sorting station desk circa 1956 with single
Steel
Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
4x Original vintage dark blackish blue leather desk chairs (seat height 19.29") designed by Preben
Steel, Aluminum
Jelly Fish Murano Glass Paperweight Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy. Highly decorative and functional in e...
Murano Glass
George Nelson Safety Number Lucite Ruler Graphical Mid-Century Vintage 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1960s. George Nelson & Associates design attributed Lucite Ruler from the SAFETY NUMBERS Graphic Design + Clock Series for Howard Miller. Unsigned. The ruler is about 13 inch...
Lucite
$442Sale Price|25% Off
1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator
By Frost
Located in Bern, CH
and adjustable angle. Desk or wall mountable. Lovely Nile Blue colour. In prime condition considering
Metal
Red Eye Orb Cendese AB Murano Paperweight Mid-Century Eyeball Iris Sculpture
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Venini
Located in Hyattsville, MD
a red sphere inside a sky blue and clear larger orb. It retains both, 'Made in Italy,' and the
Art Glass
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair This swivel office
Metal
20th Century Vintage White and Blue Leaves Velvet Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchairs from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sm...
Metal
20th Century Vintage White and Blue Leaves Velvet Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Metal
20th Century Vintage Blue Mini Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, varnished with matte varnish. - High-quality upholstery fabric in shades of blue. We can prepare this
Metal
Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jens Risom desk for Risom Designs. Birch wood case, light blue lacquered drawer fronts, chrome
Brass, Chrome
$400 / item
Blue Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian blue Murano glass paperweight hand blown with air bubbles and infused with gold
Murano Glass
1960s Set Desk Chairs, Chromed Steel, Leatherette Upholstered, Adjustable Height
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian set of 1960s desk chairs, chromed steel. Upholstered turquoise leatherette , two revolving
Steel
1970s Deluxe Brewer Desk Chair Doctor Stool Del Tube Corp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Modern ergonomic deluxe Medical Brewer Doctor Stool Blue Chair Office
Metal
18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well attributed to Anthoni Pennis
By Delft
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Ink Well and Desk Stand attributed to Anthoni
Pottery
Murano Limited Edition Paperweight with Two Blue Butterflies
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Miami, FL
bright colors of red, blue and green. Approximately 3 inches in diameter by 3 inches in height Will
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and
Bronze
Baccarat French Art Glass Zodiac Paperweight Taurus Bull Sulfide on Cobalt Blue
By Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sulphide depicting Taurus the Bull on a blue ground. Marked with an acid-etched Baccarat factory mark to
Art Glass
Daum France Cobalt Blue Pate de Verre Cactus Flower Paperweight Sculpture, 1970s
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
, France, and was hand-made circa 1970. The sculpture features a lovely cactus flower in a cobalt blue
Crystal
$2,545 / item
Classic Leather Office Chair, Chateau Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic leather office chair in Chateau blue. This stately chair has a smooth leather interior
Metal
Unique Blue IBM Executive Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and historically significant example of mid-century modern design: an original EA117
Aluminum
$487Sale Price / set|25% Off
Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. They measure 5 3/4" long x 3 1/4" tall, and 5
Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Wade Beam For Brueton "Ponte" Credenza in High-Gloss Blue/Gray
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
while making a bold statement in any room. Elevate your mid-century modern decor with this stunning and
Chrome
Handmade Murano Art Glass Dolphin Paperweight, Cobalt Blue, 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Crystal Blue Dolphin Murano Art Glass Paperweight. The dolphin or porpoise is handmade in clear and
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
or coffee table. Late Mid-century era. They measure 3" wide x 2 1/2" to 2 3/4" tall. Literature
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Murano Vintage Heart Shape Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue, Yellow and Murine
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
and happy vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern hand blown glass Murano paperweight and desk accessory
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$800Sale Price|33% Off
Fratelli Toso Murano Cobalt Blue Flowers Italian Art Glass Tall Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
any desk, vanity or coffee table. Mid-century era. Measures 3 3/4" tall x 2 1/2" wide.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Italian Murano Blue 7" Blown Art Glass Pear Fruit Gold Flecks Leaf Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Blue 7" Blown Art Glass Pear Fruit Gold Flecks Leaf
Glass
Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
walnut paired with top in Azul Bahia granite, an exquisite material known for its vivid shades of blue
Glass
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Purple Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown royal blue and white mini spots, with purple and white
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Refurbished Steelcase Rolling Steno Tanker Chair, Navy Blue
By Steelcase, Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
Steel armed steno chair. Made by Steelcase in the 1950's/60's. Reupholstered in navy blue vinyl
Steel
Vintage Italian Art Glass Paperweight Blue and Green Egg Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
underwater plant with green oceanic leaves in clear crystal. Italian Murano Venetian Glass Mid-Century
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,106Sale Price|20% Off
Vincenzo Nason Murano Art Glass Green Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass bird sculpture by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, 1970s. Green, blue and clear
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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.
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.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.