Mid Century G Plan

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Midcentury Teak Nesting Tables

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G Plan Teak Dining Table

Teak And Glass Coffee Table

1960s Mid Century Teak Furniture

Mid Century G Plan “Brandon” Oak Sideboard by E. Gomme

$3,262

Mid Century G Plan “Brandon” Oak Sideboard by E. Gomme

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Seaford, GB

Mid Century G Plan “Brandon” Oak Sideboard by E. Gomme, c.1953 A rare and highly desirable G Plan

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

6 Mid Century G-Plan Teak Dining Chairs

$4,095 / set

6 Mid Century G-Plan Teak Dining Chairs

By G-Plan

Located in Buxton, GB

Embrace the timeless elegance of the 1950s with this set of six G Plan Fresco Dining Chairs. Each

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

4 Mid Century G-Plan Fresco Dining Chairs

$2,013 / set

4 Mid Century G-Plan Fresco Dining Chairs

By G-Plan

Located in Buxton, GB

Embrace the timeless elegance of the 1950s with this set of four G Plan Fresco Dining Chairs. Each

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Vintage Mid-Century G-Plan Lowboy Dresser with Vanity

$2,736Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Mid-Century G-Plan Lowboy Dresser with Vanity

By G-Plan

Located in Emeryville, CA

G-Plan emerged in the 1950s under the innovative stewardship of E. Gomme Ltd., a venerable

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century G Plan Fresco Extendable Butterfly Leaf Teak Dining Table 1960s

$2,400

Mid-Century G Plan Fresco Extendable Butterfly Leaf Teak Dining Table 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

A good Mid-Century Modern G Plan teak extendable dining table from the "Fresco range", designed by

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury G Plan Paul Conti 6250 'Blofeld' Swivel Tilt Lounge Armchair E.Gomme

$3,054

Midcentury G Plan Paul Conti 6250 'Blofeld' Swivel Tilt Lounge Armchair E.Gomme

By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

The G Plan 6250 chair with its distinctive wingback was marketed as ‘The most comfortable chair in

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Danish Modern G Plan Saddleback Teak Ottoman

$840

Danish Modern G Plan Saddleback Teak Ottoman

By G-Plan

Located in Charleston, SC

Vintage mid century G plan Saddleback Footstool on castors. Original upholstery in black vinyl with

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern G-Plan Walnut Sideboard

$2,995

Mid-Century Modern G-Plan Walnut Sideboard

By G-Plan

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern G-Plan Walnut Sideboard. Featuring a straight line design

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern G-Plan Teak Vanity

$3,500

Mid-Century Danish Modern G-Plan Teak Vanity

By G-Plan

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern G-Plan Teak Vanity. Featuring a straight line

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Teak

Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs by G-Plan

$2,500 / set

Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs by G-Plan

By G-Plan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic set of mid-century dining chairs by G-Plan. Sleek and minimalist, these chairs combine

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Three Mid-Century "Quadrille" Nesting Tables by G-Plan

$1,200 / set

Set of Three Mid-Century "Quadrille" Nesting Tables by G-Plan

By G-Plan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Mid-Century "Quadrille" Nesting Tables by G-Plan. Featuring clean lines and warm

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

G-Plan Fresco Pair of Teak Mid Century Modern Dressers by G-Plan, c. 1960's

$3,550

G-Plan Fresco Pair of Teak Mid Century Modern Dressers by G-Plan, c. 1960's

By G-Plan

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Pair of Vintage Mid century Modern Teak Dressers from G-Plan's iconic Fresco line, c. 1960's

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Six Mid-Century Chairs by G-Plan

$2,100 / set

Six Mid-Century Chairs by G-Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six mid-century modern dining chairs made by G-Plan Furniture from the UK. Teak wood frames

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1950s

$831

Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1950s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding oak wardrobe from G Plan for the Brandon range - circa 1950s Featuring a hanging

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Entryway Console Dresser by G Plan

$2,400

Mid Century Entryway Console Dresser by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage mid-century console dresser was produced by G Plan during the 1960s. An elegant

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser by G-Plan, c. 1960's

$1,975

Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser by G-Plan, c. 1960's

By G-Plan

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Vintage Mid century Modern Teak Dresser from G-Plan's iconic Fresco line, c. 1960's. This small

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid Century English Modern G Plan Teak Hutch

$2,839

Mid Century English Modern G Plan Teak Hutch

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century English Modern G Plan Teak Hutch Above average vintage condition and structurally

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs by G Plan

$2,500

Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Made in the UK by G-Plan. These MCM dining chairs feature gorgeous wood grain frames, sculpted

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Oak Dressing Chest from G Plan, 1950s

$762

Mid-Century Oak Dressing Chest from G Plan, 1950s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century oak dressing chest by G Plan from the Brandon range, circa 1950s. Featuring four

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

$3,625

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console. "Sierra" series by G

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Oak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1960s

$831

Mid-Century Oak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century oak chest of drawers by G Plan from the Brandon range, circa 1960s. Featuring four

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Rosewood K M Wilkins G-Plan G Plan Housemaster Armchair Lounge Chair & Ottoman

$5,600Sale Price / set|37% Off

Rosewood K M Wilkins G-Plan G Plan Housemaster Armchair Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By G-Plan

Located in Wayne, NJ

design Classic was conceived by K M Wilkins for G Plan. Sold almost exclusively through Harrods and Heals

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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

G-Plan "Whale Tail" Butterfly Leaf Dining Table

$3,200

G-Plan "Whale Tail" Butterfly Leaf Dining Table

By G-Plan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking Mid-Century Modern dining table by G-Plan, known as the iconic “Whale Tail” model

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Night Stands by VB Wilkins for G Plan

$2,600 / set

Mid Century Night Stands by VB Wilkins for G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant pair of mid-century nightstands produced by VB Wilkins for G Plan during the 1960s. Made

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Mid Century Housemaster Lounge Chairs by G Plan

$13,000

Pair of Mid Century Housemaster Lounge Chairs by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificent Pair of 'Low Rider' G Plan Teak Housemaster Chairs and Footstools by K M Wilkins Circa

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1970s

$831

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1970s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

A teak chest of drawers from G Plan Featuring 4 drawers

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Dining Table by G-Plan with Butterfly Leaf

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Dining Table by G-Plan with Butterfly Leaf

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

G Plan teak dining table Mid-Century Modern G Plan round 48" dining table with a rich teak grain

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Cabinet by G Plan

$800

Teak Cabinet by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Made by G Plan for their 'Sierra' line, this vintage teak cabinet comes with 1 drawer and 2 door

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table by G Plan

$1,995

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century modern teak extendable dining table with 1 built-in leaf. By G Plan

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Oak Vanity / Dressing Table by G Plan

$1,390

Vintage Mid Century Modern Oak Vanity / Dressing Table by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century modern oak dressing table / vanity with mirror / chest / entry table

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century ‘Fresco’ Highboard by G-Plan

$5,500

Mid-Century ‘Fresco’ Highboard by G-Plan

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century ‘Fresco’ highboard designed Victor B. Wilkins for G-Plan, circa 1960s. This teak piece

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by G Plan Furniture

$2,000 / set

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by G Plan Furniture

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant set of four mid-century modern dining chairs by G Plan Furniture. Expertly crafted with

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Tola and Black Tallboy Chest from G Plan, 1950s

$831

Mid Century Tola and Black Tallboy Chest from G Plan, 1950s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century Tola and Black tallboy chest from G Plan (E Gomme) Featuring a pull down compartment

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Pair - Mid Century Modern G-Plan Fresco Teak Corner Cabinets, c. 1960’s Teak B

$3,500 / set

Pair - Mid Century Modern G-Plan Fresco Teak Corner Cabinets, c. 1960’s Teak B

By G-Plan

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Pair of original G-Plan Fresco corner cabinets, showcasing the clean lines, warm teak tones, and

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Set of 3 Mid 20th Century Nesting Tables by G Plan

$2,355 / set

Set of 3 Mid 20th Century Nesting Tables by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Beirut, LB

. These G-Plan teak Mid-Century Modern nesting tables with rounded edge 'sleigh' legs are the Quadrille

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Wood, Teak

G Plan - V.B. Wilkins Mid Century Small Dresser / Chest London

$1,475

G Plan - V.B. Wilkins Mid Century Small Dresser / Chest London

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Cincinnati, OH

. Wilkins in the first part of the 1950's for the G Plan Furniture company LTD , Wycombe , London England .

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Set of Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Nesting Tables by G Plan

$875 / set

Set of Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Nesting Tables by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

Set of 3 authentic vintage mid century modern teak nesting tables / side tables. "Quadrille

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Teak

Pr. Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Dressers Att. to G Plan

$2,200 / set

Pr. Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Dressers Att. to G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Stylish architectural pair of Danish style dressers attributed to G - Plan of Great Britain. Both

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Mid-20th Century English Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by G Plan

$1,700 / set

Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

Set of 4 authentic vintage mid century modern dining chairs. By G Plan. Maker's label on bottoms

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 1960’s Mid-Century Dining Chairs by G Plan

$1,353

Set of 4 1960’s Mid-Century Dining Chairs by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

A set of four teak dining chairs by G Plan, made in the UK in the 1960s. Strongly influenced by

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by G Plan

$1,800 / set

Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

Set of 4 authentic vintage mid century modern dining chairs. Maker's label on bottoms. This set

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern Model 62 by G Plan

$3,609

Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern Model 62 by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

Once described as 'the worlds most comfortable chair' this reupholstered piece in Italian velvet will surely bring out your inner Bond Villain. Appearing in original black the model ...

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bedside Tables and Headboard by G Plan Koford

$2,395

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bedside Tables and Headboard by G Plan Koford

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the epitome of mid-century elegance with this stunning headboard set with bedside tables

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe By G Plan Kofod Larsen Danish

$2,295

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Armoire Wardrobe By G Plan Kofod Larsen Danish

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning wardrobe armoire by G plan is part of their Danish range and designed by renowned

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1960s Teak G-Plan Nest of Tables, Nesting Table, Mid Century Design

$543 / set

Vintage 1960s Teak G-Plan Nest of Tables, Nesting Table, Mid Century Design

By G Plan Furniture

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

A retro mid 20th century circa 1960s teak G-Plan nest of tables. The nest having rectangular tops

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

Materials

Teak

Vintage Set of Three G-Plan Nested Side Tables

$1,276Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Set of Three G-Plan Nested Side Tables

By G-Plan

Located in Emeryville, CA

G-Plan, born in the 1950s under the auspices of E. Gomme Ltd., a stalwart in High Wycombe's

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza Bar Sideboard Buffet G Plan 1960s

$2,495

Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza Bar Sideboard Buffet G Plan 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Portland, OR

A very stylish original Mid Century Modern teak credenza bar, by G Plan, 1960s. This very chic twin

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Design Nesting Tables by G-Plan 1960 Teak Stacking Tables

$1,322 / set

Mid-Century Modern Design Nesting Tables by G-Plan 1960 Teak Stacking Tables

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous set of Mid-Century Modern design nesting tables in teak by G-Plan 1960. The 3 tables

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard by G Plan

$3,600

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard by G Plan

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console / buffet / server

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Set of nesting tables in teak by G-plan

$839 / set

Set of nesting tables in teak by G-plan

By G-Plan

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

G Plan nest of 3 tables from the E Gomme furniture manufacturer. Each top is teak veneered and

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Teak

G-Plan Midcentury Round Teak and Glass Coffee Table

$750

G-Plan Midcentury Round Teak and Glass Coffee Table

By G-Plan

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Rare round teak and smoked glass coffee table by G-Plan, circa 1960. This particular table is of

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak G Plan Form Five Two Section Bookcase 1967

$1,295

Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak G Plan Form Five Two Section Bookcase 1967

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Portland, OR

Original Mid Century Modern two section Danish style teak bookcase on cabinet, by G-Plan from the

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

LARGE Mid Century Modern Teak China Cabinet / SIDEBOARD by G-Plan, c. 1960’s

$4,500

LARGE Mid Century Modern Teak China Cabinet / SIDEBOARD by G-Plan, c. 1960’s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Large Mid Century Modern China Cabinet / Highboard by G-Plan, c. 1960s. This beauty has all the

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

$3,750

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture, V.B. Wilkins

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console. "Fresco" series designed

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

$3,750

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

By V.B. Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage mid century modern teak credenza / sideboard / console. "Fresco" series designed

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura G-Plan

$3,502

Sideboard Anni '60 Manifattura G-Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Milano, IT

Sideboard vintage impiallacciato in legno di teak con maniglie, in tonalità più scura, presenta cassetti, anta a ribalta e doppie ante battente. Mobile che ha beneficiato di un resta...

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Leather Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman by G-Plan

$5,400 / set

Vintage Leather Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman by G-Plan

By G-Plan

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Discover a stunning mid-century leather chair and ottoman set that exemplifies the elegance and

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Mid Century G Plan For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century g plan you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every mid century g plan was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century g plan — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century g plan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century g plan that is appealing in its simplicity, but G Plan Furniture, G-Plan and Ib Kofod-Larsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century G Plan?

Prices for a mid century g plan start at $185 and top out at $56,417 with the average selling for $1,822.

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

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.

A Basket-Weave Pattern Adds Country Charm to Paolo Buffa’s Elegant Cabinet

With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.

This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet

The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.

End Your Quest for Fire with This Handmade Majolica Chimney

Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.

Who Were Guillerme et Chambron? French Veterans of WWII with a Knack for Clever, Quirky and Livable Furniture

Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.

39 Incredible Swimming Pools

It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem

Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

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.