Vintage Paul McCobb Pagoda Blue Fabric Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Paul McCobb "Pagoda" sofa. This is a very beautiful example of a mid century modern sofa featuring a gorgeous textured blue fabric upholstery, and a classic wood frame with...
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Fabric Beech Lounge Chair 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage lounge chair or club chair from beech and red woolen fabric 1950s.
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Elegant Teak & Grey Fabric Chairs, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist set of four elegant chairs was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The chair frames are crafted from solid teak, prized for its extraoridinary properties. The te...
Fabric, Teak
$736Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak Executive Chair in Alcantara Fabric
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Simple, classic lines of the furniture create the aesthetic essence of Scandinavian design from the Mid-Century Modern era. The chair will find its place in the office space thanks t...
Textile, Oak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Tubular Chrome Fabric Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Tubular Chrome Fabric Upholstered Arm Chair.
Chrome
$5,626Sale Price|13% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa, Grey Fabric, Collectible
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa-Bed Sofabed Recliner Osvaldo Borsani has been one of the most relevant designers of the Italian Twentieth century. He began his career in the late 1930s pe...
Metal, Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern Square Pouf Ottoman Blue Stitched Fabric on Casters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern 1960s Square Pouf Ottoman with Blue Stitched Fabric on Casters and Wooden Plinth.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Jens Risom Rosewood Mid Century Modern Blue Fabric Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Jens Risom Rosewood Mid Century Modern Blue Fabric Lounge Chairs - Pair.
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Armchairs Pendleton Wool Fabric 1970
By OPE Möbler, Pendleton Woolen Mills
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of Danish Mid Century Modern teak Captain's armchairs by "OD Mobler", which were just professionally reupholstered in vintage Pendleton Woolen Mills fabric, circa 1970.
Wool, Teak
Walnut Mid Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Josef Frank Fabric Oswald Härdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair from walnut attributed to Oswald Härdtl, Vienna, 1950.
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Brass Vintage Kalmar Floor Lamp Josef Frank Fabric
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Organic vintage floor lamp from brass details and bamboo stem, 1950s Vienna.
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sofa with Fabric and Vinyl Upholstery German Import
Located in Seattle, WA
This mid-century modern sofa, likely from the 1950s or 1960s, showcases a minimalist silhouette with clean, straight lines, a low backrest, and narrow, angled arms capped with woode...
Fabric
$2,598Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Purple Fabric High Wing Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare, modernist wing chair was manufactured in Denmark during the 1950s. It seamlessly combines classic aesthetics with functionality. The wide, profiled backrest ensures comfor...
Fabric, Oak
$3,992Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Norway Modern Teak & White Boucle Fabric High Lounge Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high lounge chair was manufactured in Norway during the 1960s. The frame is made of teak. Short and wide armrests are connected to X-shaped legs. A wide, comfortable backrest, t...
Bouclé, Teak
Large Vintage Tribal Folk Art Batik Fabric Painting Art with Mid Century Modern
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage African Folk Art Batik Fabric Painting Art with Mid Century Modern Influence and wooden outer Framing.
Textile
$1,387Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s
By Overman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of chairs was designed by Svante Schöblom for the Swedish Overman manufacture during the 1970s. They were produced in several colors, but the white design is the most univer...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Vintage Cherry Stool by Anna Lülja Praun Josef Frank Fabric
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage stool or ottoman by Anna Lülja Praun circa 1952 from cherry wood. and one loose cushion.
Fabric, Cherry
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak & Blue Fabric Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist office chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer GETAMA Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame of the chair is made of light oak woo...
Fabric, Oak
$2,593Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chairs
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The chairs perfectly reflect the Danish design of the Mid-Century Modern era and are a testimony to the high-quality craftsmanship.
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Model 301 Easy Chair in Oak and Fabric, 1950s
By Godtfred Petersen, Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Model 301 armchair was designed by Ejvind A. Johansson for the Danish manufacturer Godtfred H. Petersen at the turn of 1958/59. The Model 301 is the quintessence of 1950s Danish...
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Pierre Paulin Style Groovy Wave Chrome Chaise Lounge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Pierre Paulin Style Groovy Fabric Sculptural Wave Chaise Lounge.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Spindled Sofa in Vintage Flamestitch Fabric
Located in Marietta, GA
Mid-Century Modern spindled sofa in vintage flame stitch fabric.
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Fabric Italian Tall Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern 70" rattan and fabric Italian floor lamp.
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
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H 38.98 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Fabric Armchair by Ope Furniture, 1960s
By OPE Möbler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This item is perfect for many arrangements, emphasizing the character of the Mid-Century Modern style. This armchair is in very good vintage condition.
Fabric, Oak, Teak
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H 40.56 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Vintage High Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Fabric&Walnut Wood Armchair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The armchair is a perfect example of Scandinavian design of the Mid-Century Modern era. This armchair is in very good vintage condition.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
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H 39.38 in W 27.17 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Fabric Carlton Armchair with Ottoman
By IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The armchair with the footrest is upholstered in the original blue-gray fabric with a thicker weave. The set is a perfect example of Scandinavian design of the Mid-Century Modern era.
Fabric, Oak
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H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian 1960s Vintage Armchair Brass Feet, Ocher Fabric
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1960s vintage armchair, Italian manufacture. Brass feet, new ocher fabric upholstery and iron legs. Very good condition with new fabric upholstery.
Brass, Iron
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H 54 in W 30 in D 27 in
Wingback Chair in Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red White Blue Scandinavian Fabric
By Marimekko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This oversized wingback chair has been completely restored and upholstered in a vintage Mid-Century Modern abstract fabric, with red, white and blue designs.
Cotton
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H 42 in W 35 in D 28 in
Vintage 1970s Mid Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Blue Checkered Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1970s Arne Jacobsen egg chair. This lovely accent lounge chair is a staple of the mid century modern era.
Metal
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H 29.5 in W 19 in L 29.5 in
Four Vintage Mid-Century Modern Oak Bar Stools in Bleu Fabric, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Four vintage Mid-Century Modern oak bentwood bar stools in original blue fabric, Belgium, 1970s.
Fabric, Bentwood
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H 29 in W 111 in D 33 in
1960s Mid Century Modern Vintage Long Gondola Style Sofa in Blaze Pattern Fabric
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Long Gondola Sofa *NO legs, legs have been removed you can add screw in legs.
Fabric, Wood
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H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak & Fabric Ribbon Back Chair from Dux
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist chair was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Dux, Ljungs Industrier during the 1960s. This model has a market name Ribbon Back, due to its characteristic shape of th...
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Panton Style Mod Pop Art Vintage Textile Fabric Framed
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vibrant framed midcentury textile Pop Art on frame in the style of Verner Panton.
Textile
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H 23 in W 85 in D 33.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Frame Knit Fabric 3 Seat Sofa Couch
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this classic and clean knit fabric Rosewood framed vintage mid century sofa. Dimensions 85"w x 33.5"d x 23"h S.H:15" A.H:20.75" S.D:24".
Rosewood
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H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak & Fabric Ribbon Back Chair No. 26
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist chair was designed by Peter Kirkegaard for the Danish manufacture Høng Stolefabrik during the 1960s. This is model number 26. This model has a market name Ribbon Back,...
Fabric, Teak
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H 34.26 in W 34.26 in D 35.04 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Fabric Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This armchair base been reupholstered in a high-quality two-tone fabric. The armchair is a perfect example of Scandinavian design of the Mid-Century Modern era.
Textile, Beech
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H 38.98 in W 24.02 in D 27.96 in
Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Wood & Beige Fabric Lounge Chair from Durup
By Durup
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high modernist lounge chair was produced by the Danish manufactory Durup Polstermøbelfabrik during the 1970s. The frame is made of solid wood in a warm shade of brown. It has th...
Fabric, Wood
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H 30 in W 26 in D 30 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Slipper Chair in Style of Edward Wormley Beige Fabric
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This is a yellow upholstered slipper chair designed in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Its unique silhouette and lower profile make it a stunning mid-century modern piece, pe...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstery Fabric Vintage Lounge Chairs Mint!
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstery fabric vintage lounge chairs mint!
Upholstery
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H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chair by Juul Kristensen
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist dining chair was designed by Juul Kristensen for the Danish manufacture JK Denmark during the 1960s. The chair is made of solid teak wood in a warm shade of brown and ...
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square Ottoman Stools or Poufs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Versatile and small enough to fit anywhere upholstered with a vintage midcentury modern geometric patterned fabric in a sky blue diamond motif fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Pair Solid Marble Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Leather
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of 1960's Marble Bookends Sculptures with Vintage Louis Vuitton Fabric, Mid Century Modern These LV monogrammed bookends have been custom made and hand crafted with authentic L...
Marble
Pair of MCM Brass Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of 1970's Brass Bookends with Vintage Louis Vuitton Fabric, Mid Century Modern These monogrammed bookends have been custom made and hand crafted with authentic LV fabric.
Brass
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H 28.5 in W 53.5 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Tibor Reich "Atournament" Framed Textile Wall Art circa 1960s
By Tibor Reich
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tibor Reich "Atournament" Fabric Framed Wall Art, circa 1960s Tibor Reich became one of the preeminent textile designers in Britain, creating upholstery f...
Textile, Wood
$2,950
H 37.41 in W 37.01 in D 35.04 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair in Off-White Fabric & Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, fabric, beech, Italy, 1950s Classic pair of lounge chairs being a wonderful example of Italian design from the 1950s. The chairs are bold and curvy, yet very el...
Fabric, Beech
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