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Italian Mid Century Dassi Dining Table With Six Chairs By Edmondo Palutari
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful refinished Mid 20th Century Dining Set For Dassi Mobili Moderni by designer Edmondo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 85.5 in D 33 in
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Dassi Long Sideboard
By Dassi
Located in Porto, PT
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Dassi long sideboard, aluminium hardware.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
Mobiletto sospeso Mid-Century di Vittorio Dassi
By Dassi
Located in Torino, IT
Credenza pensile elegante e raffinata realizzata da Dassi negli anni '50
Category
Vintage 1950s Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Sideboard Toilette by Vittorio Dassi, Mid-20th Century
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roma, IT
Sideboard Toilette is a design item realized by Vittorio Dassi in the mid-20th Century.
A wooden
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Mid-Century Mirror by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
The mahogany mirror with curved edge. Can be shown vertically or horizontally
Category
Mid-20th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Extendable Dining Table - Italy 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi extendable dining table - Italy 1950s
Measures: W 120 to 213 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.34 in W 47.25 in D 33.47 in
Vittorio Dassi Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Sideboard
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century (1940s) mahogany sideboard with 4 maple parquetry doors centering a Pair of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Maple, Wood
Vittorio Dassi vanity sideboard birch wood Mid-Century Italy 1950
By Dassi, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
geometric legs and glass top. The lines are classic from the Italian mid-century design. It is in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Birch
Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Dassi small desk rosewood Mid-Century Modern brass minimal scultural 1950s Italian.
Colored glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Dassi Lissone Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Table
By Dassi Lissone
Located in Porto, PT
Dassi Lissone Italian Mid-Century Modern round rosewood and stainless steel dining table.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Italian Three-Door Mahogany Credenza
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Italian (1950s) credenza / cabinet with a diamond patterned mahogany veneer, with three
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Extending Dining Table by Vittorio Dassi, Teak, Italy, 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern extending dining table by Vittorio Dassi, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Measures: H
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.52 in Dm 44.69 in
Italian Mid-Century Indian Rosewood Desk By Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Italian Mid-Century Desk is crafted in Indian Rosewood with a satin finish. The piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard, 1950
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sideboard was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, produced by the homonymous
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern sideboard by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Revolving Interior Dry Bar by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This splendid mid century modern revolving drinks cabinet by Vittorio Dassi is a real "surprise
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Art Glass
Dassi Walnut and Glass Italian Mid-Century Nightstands, 1950
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
Very special for its design of this Vittorio e Plinio Dassi's chest of drawers, from the middle of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Weesp, NL
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi credenza. Elegant and stylish late 1950s 4 door credenza
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Vittorio Dassi Italian Mid-Century Walnut & Maple Vitrine Cabinet
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) walnut and maple vitrine cabinet with a Pair of sliding glass doors and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Maple, Walnut
Dassi and Ferrari Italian Mid-Century Walnut & Maple Sideboard
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) walnut & maple sideboard with and open bottom shelf below 2 Pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Maple, Paint, Walnut
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Cabinet Bar, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bar cabinet was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950, the cabinet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Bar Cabinet Vittorio Dassi Style, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian mid-century mahogany wetbar, designed in the style of Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s.
The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mirror, Glass, Mahogany
H 53.15 in W 41.74 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern executive desk in bordeaux color designed by Vittorio Dassi in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italia Vanity Desk in Lacquered Wood Gio Ponti Style Colored Dassi
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italia vanity desk in lacquered wood and Gio Pont style colored glass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Glass
H 35.44 in W 48.43 in D 16.93 in
Dassi and Ferrari Italian Mid-Century Walnut and Maple Sideboard
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century (1950s) walnut & maple sideboard with 2 Pair of doors centering a carved relief
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Maple, Paint, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Rosewood Tall Sideboad by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian mid-century sideboard designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950. An item of exceptional
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 63.78 in W 94.49 in D 18.12 in
Italian Mid-century Bedroom set designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Traversetolo, IT
for many years.
It’s truly example of the finest mid-century Italian design.
The set is composed by a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stained Glass, Maple
Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This masterpiece has been manufactured by Vittorio Dassi in 1950 and is a magnificent example of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard of Birch Briar Root by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Lissone
Located in Traversetolo, IT
has been one of the most important Italian designers and manufacturers of the Italian Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 56.3 in W 72.84 in D 19.69 in
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Cabinet Bar, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bar cabinet was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950. The cabinet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 51.19 in W 72.84 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Extendible Dining Table, Vittorio Dassi, 1960 's
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
in the 1960 's the table represent a fine example of Italian Mid Century design of the period
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard dresser with Mirror by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian mid-century sideboard in rosewood produced by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. This sideboard
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 73.63 in D 16.93 in
Vittorio Dassi Iconic Design Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Table, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful table designed by the famous Italian Mid-Century Modern designer Vittorio Dassi, 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
H 30.71 in W 72.05 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Bed Side Tables
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Italian midcentury bedside tables with two doors by Vittorio Dassi of Milano. Tables have
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Style Glass Top Nightstands
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Italian glass top nightstands make a beautiful addition to any room. Tapered legs, brass feet, and a beautiful vintage finish add to the charm of the pair. Uniq...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Italian Vittorio Dassi Style Nightstands Bedside Burl Walnut
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century pair nightstands 1950s Vittorio Dassi manner in folder and burl walnut, legs in dark
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Glass, Burl
H 23.2 in W 20.8 in D 14 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Petite Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern petite desk elegantly named "Dattilo" in wood teak designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Vittorio Dassi Italian Mid-Century Modern Fruitwood and Bronze 4-Drawer Chest
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern 4-drawer chest with a lightly vertically striped fruitwood veneer, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Fruitwood
H 28 in W 62 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table by Vittorio Dassi, Teak, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern extendable dining table by Vittorio Dassi, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Measures: W
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30.91 in W 62.8 in D 33.86 in
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Credenza by Vittorio Dassi, 1950's
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in East Hampton, NY
Stunning Sideboard and/or credenza designed by Vittorio & Plinio Dassi in the 1950s. Its aesthetic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
Exquisite Large Mid Century Italian Console Table Attributed To Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Portlaoise, IE
original mid century Italian console table attributed to designer maker Vittorio Dassi. Dating from the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 34.85 in W 88.19 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Vanity Dresser by Vittorio Dassi 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Sideboard designed by Vittorio e Plinio Dassi and crafted by Barovier & Toso in Murano in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Crystal
H 28.75 in W 79.93 in D 20.08 in
Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, Set of Two, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Lissone
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Very elegant and comfortable pair of Italian armchairs, designed and manufactured by Vittorio Dassi
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in
Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Vittorio Dassi, solid mahogany chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Italian Mid Century Cabinet Bar , Sideboard designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1955
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Si tratta di una credenza dallo stile unico, un mobile bar disegnato da Vittorio Dassi nel 1955 e
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 51.97 in W 72.84 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Eclectic Art Deco Credenza Vittorio Dassi Lissone Attributed
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
, designed by Ponti in the mid-1950s, a period that marks Dassi's turning point towards more schematic shapes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
H 37.41 in W 79.93 in D 22.05 in
Italian Mid-Century Teak Wood Coffee Table by Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish coffee table in veneered teak wood, very well designed and produced by Vittorio Dassi for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Vanity Dresser by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning Sideboard and/or Vanity dresser designed by Vittorio & Plinio Dassi in the 1950s.
Its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Crystal
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 20.08 in
Italian Mid-Century Teak Wood Dining Table by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Dining table well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, very stylish and charming as all the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Onyx
20th Century Italian Rosewood Sideboard By Vittorio Dassi, c.1950
By Dassi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
by Dassi, made in Italy in the middle of the 20th century. This wonderful sideboard has executed in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Marble
Couple of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs in Yellow Velvet by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Made of maple and yellow velvet, these mid-century Italian armchairs or armchairs were designed by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
H 26.38 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Italy Mid Century Cabinet Bar Unmistakably Vittorio Dassi Designer Made in Milan
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid Century , in walnut, rosewood and maple bar cabinet attributed to Vittorio Dassi designer. All
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 60.24 in W 58.27 in D 16.93 in
Vittorio Dassi Iconic Design Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Table, 50s, Rare!
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful table designed by the famous Italian Mid-Century Modern designer Vittorio Dassi, 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Italian Credenza Black Lacquer Brass Details by Vittorio Dassi 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant four-door sideboard - mid-century credenza, attributed to Vittorio Dassi, Italy.
(Vittorio
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 48.04 in W 64.97 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Side-Tables/ Night Stands by Vittorio Dassi, 1950's
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in East Hampton, NY
Stunning Side-Tables or Night Stands designed by Vittorio & Plinio Dassi in the 1950s. Its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Teak Wood Bookcase Four Modules by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Traversetolo, IT
designed and manufactured by Vittorio Dassi are always stylish and charming, also this teak wood collection
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 80.71 in W 131.89 in D 15.75 in
Minimal Italian Mid-Century Geometric Cabinet Bar Mahogany Dassi Milano
By Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Italian mid-century geometric cabinet bar mahogany Dassi Milano.
In the center a large
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Mahogany
H 68.12 in W 41.34 in D 17.33 in
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This desk with its chair was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, using teakwood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
V. Dassi Drawers Maple Wood and Curved Marble Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Lucca, IT
Vittorio Dassi design maple wood and curved pink marble drawers Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 28.75 in W 68.51 in D 19.69 in
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Mid Century Dassi For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century dassi you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every mid century dassi was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century dassi — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century dassi, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century dassi over the years, but those crafted by Vittorio Dassi, Dassi and Dassi Mobili Moderni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Dassi?
The average selling price for a mid century dassi at 1stDibs is $4,207, while they’re typically $457 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
Questions About Mid Century Dassi
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
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