$3,746 / set
1960s Hi-Fi Sideboard, Vintage
Located in Neuss, NW
Two-piece Hi-Fi sideboard from the 1960s. Corpus in teak veneer with five doors, two shelves, and many record compartments. Very good workmanship High-quality materials Made in Germ...
Wood
Danish Modern Brass Candlesticks 'Hi-Fi' by Max Brüel for Torben Orskov, 1960s
By Torben Orskov
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed by Architect Max Bruel. The model is called Hi-Fi and was manufactured by Torben Orskov in Denmark during the 1960s. They are imprinted fr...
Brass
Serving Table That Can Serve as a Multimedia Table 'TV, Hi-Fi' in Bamboo, 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Serving Table That Can Serve as a Multimedia Table 'TV, Hi-Fi' in Bamboo, 1960
Bamboo
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1950s Atomic Expanded Metal+Wire Hi-Fi End Table LP Vinyl Record Stand
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice mid-century accent. Shelf One Height is 7 in. / Shelf Two height is 16.5 in.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern The Fisher KX-100 Stereo Console
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A perfect statement piece for collectors of mid-century modern design, vintage hi-fi enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a sophisticated media console with authentic period character.
Walnut
Vintage Hall Runner, Traditional Pattern 12ft Carpet Runner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Hand Painted Hi-Fi Cabinet The top of this piece has a hinged top and lifts like a lid for access, it has air vents in the back, the doors have been hand painted with a ...
Sapele Wood
Germany Grundig Table Radio, Hi Fi Sound.
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Grundig table radio, Hi Fi Sound. With a varnished wooden case, refined finish and elegant design. The top houses a golden grille that covers the speaker, while the bottom contains t...
Metal
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H 33 in W 28 in D 15 in
Walnut Hi-Fi Credenza with Touch Latch Doors and Hand Rubbed Oil Finish
By Bellboy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid wood hi-fi credenza touch latch doors hand rubbed oil and wax finish. Dimensions: 33" H x 28" W x 15" D. Material: Black walnut [pictured] and American white oak.
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Credenza Record Cabinet for Vinyl LPs and Audio/Visual Storage
By Atocha Design
Located in New York, NY
Atocha design references midcentury album storage and Hi-Fi style, but is updated for the needs of the 21st century music lover. The Long Low Record Cabinet features four soft-clo...
Brass
Unavailable
H 37 in W 51.38 in D 20.75 in
Record Cabinet Open/Close Credenza for Analog Stereo LPs, Vinyl Media Sideboard
By Atocha Design
Located in New York, NY
The Open/Close Series references mid-century album storage and Hi-Fi style, but is updated for the needs of the 21st century music lover.
Palisander
Late 1970s Mid-Century Modern G-Plan Hi-Fi Cabinet Unit
By G-Plan
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely G-Plan Hi Fi unit in almost as new condition, very well looked after.
Glass, Teak
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H 37.75 in W 34 in D 16.63 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Hi-Fi Stereo Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern Hi-Fi stereo console or cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with Capehart stereo.
Brass
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H 21.46 in W 59.85 in D 14.97 in
Mid-century open Sideboard, shelving bookcase hi-fi 1950s robin day conran style
By Charles and Ray Eames, Robin Day
Located in London, GB
Mid-century open-framed unit, c. 1950s / 1960s Black metal frame, teak veneered wood.
Metal
George Nelson BCS Hi-Fi Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Vintage BCS (Basic Cabinet Series) Hi-Fi cabinet designed by George Nelson in 1947 (hence the model number 4743). Made by Herman Miller, this cabinet features the highly desirable Pr...
Mahogany
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Hi-Fi Cabinet with Tambour Door
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Sacramento, CA
Danish Modern teak hi-fi cabinet by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This piece features a distinctive tambour door that smoothly slides open to reveal ample space for audio equipment and acc...
Teak
1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance
By ManuFrance
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance. Made in France, 1950's period. Marked on the inside: Manufrance, Saint Etienne. Nice well designed ...
Formica, Beech
George Nelson Thin Edge Line Hi-Fi Cabinet in Walnut
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and iconic George Nelson famous Thin Edge Line Hi Fi cabinet in Walnut, produced by Herman Miller in 1950s. The Cabinet has a total of 6 cabinet space, with the far right des...
Aluminum
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H 35.44 in Dm 13 in
Grundig Audiorama 8000 Speakers, Stunning Fully Functioning Pair, 1970s Hi-Fi
By Grundig
Located in London, GB
Grundig Audiorama 8000 speakers, produced 1975-78 Silver-grey and chromed metal. 4 internal speaker driver units (2 bass and 2 treble). A super example of these iconic 70’s spe...
Metal
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H 20.87 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
TOTEM Hi-Fi by Mario Bellini for Brionvega Swiveling Loudspeakers Lacquered Wood
By Mario Bellini, Brionvega
Located in Milano, IT
TOTEM HI-FI designed by Mario Bellini for Brionvega, model RR130. Swiveling loudspeakers with adjustable positions. Lacquered wood structure. Manufactured in Italy, 1970s.
Wood
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H 12.41 in W 12.41 in L 12.41 in
Technics SL-7 XA Turntable Record Player, Fully Working Classic Japanese Hi-Fi
By Design Technics
Located in London, GB
Technics SL-7 XA Turntable, 1981-83 Good condition. Fully functioning. Sounds super. A great example of this legendary, highly though-of classic turntable. Cosmetic: The turntab...
Acrylic
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H 28 in W 85 in D 19 in
Clairtone Project G1 Hi-Fi Stereo System with Lab 80 Turntable by Hugh Spencer
By Clairtone
Located in Dallas, TX
The Clairtone Project G Systems are the most iconic and coveted examples of mid-century modern hi-fi design in the world.
Aluminum, Steel
Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in London, Lambeth
Stunning mid century rosewood and steel hi fi storage cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang and Olufsen.
Macassar
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H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
1970s White WEGA HiFi Dual Design Console Turntable Record Player, Germany
By Wega, Dual, Verner Panton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very original and unique in this genre of design, the compactness of the stereo furniture by opening the speakers left and right and placing the record table down for use. This Wega ...
Metal
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H 32 in W 87.75 in D 19.5 in
Jens Risom Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hi-Fi Cabinet Media Credenza
By Jens Risom, Foster-McDavid
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is a fully restored Mid-Century Modern American made walnut HI-FI stereo cabinet.
Walnut
Italian Mahogany Hi-Fi Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
This hi-fi cabinet was designed and produced in Italy in the 1960s. It is made from mahogany.
Brass
1960’s Bramin ‘System 160’ modular Hi-Fi cabinet
By Sven Ellekaer , Bramin Mobler
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Bramin ‘System 160’ modular stereo cabinet / storage system. Designed by Sven Ellekaer, Denmark. Consists of three separate stackable units with teak veneer. Upper module with...
Teak
White Hi FI "Rosita" Stereo Commander Luxus, 1970s, Germany
By Theo Schmitz, Rosita
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is an interesting collectors piece of German audio equipment from 1974, designed by Theo Schmitz for Rosita. All in one Stereo Commander Luxury, R-700 stereo chassis, control...
Chrome
Jacob Jensen for Bang and Olufsen MC30 Hi-Fi Cabinet in Rosewood
By Jacob Jensen, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vintage cabinet, model MC30, for storing hi-fi equipment. Made by Bang & Olufsen and designed by Danish Mid-Century designer Jacob Jensen in the 1970s.
Rosewood
1970s Pair of R Hi Fi Realistic Model SP2 MCM Vintage Speakers
By Grundig
Located in Chula Vista, CA
R Hi-Fi-Realistic Model SP2 Pair of Hi Fi Realistic MCM Speakers. 10.63 tall x 8.38 w x 8.75 d Preowned original vintage condition See all images please.
Wood
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H 35.63 in W 23.04 in D 18.9 in
French Hi Fi Cabinet Vinyl Storage & Record Player Storage Desk Storage c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Hi Fi cabinet with a part for the storage of a record player and many drawers to store vinyl records. If you put the vinyl recorder on the cabinet there will be stage in the first sh...
Brass
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H 11.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
GRUNDIG Hi Fi Audiorama Space Age Chrome Cube Box Speaker Pair 1970s GERMANY
By Grundig
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents GRUNDIG Audiorama 700 Space Age Cube Speaker Set Pair Grundig Hi-Fi Audiorama Cube 700 Sattelit Box Speaker system produced in the early 1970s Germany Each cub...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
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H 6.7 in W 25.6 in D 11.03 in
Dieter Rams, Braun Audio 250 TC45/3 Hi-Fi Radiogram Record Player, L345 Speakers
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in London, GB
Dieter Rams (designer), 1967 Braun AG, Germany (manufacturer) - Audio 250 radiogram / record player Typ (model) TC 45/3 - Braun Typ (model) L 450/1 loudspeakers (matching to rad...
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 15.95 in
Bang & Olufsen Type K Loudspeakers, Super Fully Working B&O Audio Hi-Fi Speakers
By Bang & Olufsen
Located in London, GB
Bang & Olufsen B&O Type:K loudspeakers (Hojttaler), 1964-66 A stunning pair of these highly regarded speakers. Teak cabinets. Original labels to rear. Each has attached speaker c...
Wood
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H 9.85 in Dm 3.55 in
Danish Modern Brass Candlesticks Hi-Fi by Max Brüel for Torben Orskov, Set of 3
By Torben Orskov
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of three solid brass candlesticks designed by Architect Max Bruel. The model is called Hi-Fi and was manufactured by Torben Orskov in Denmark during the 1960s. These Minimalist...
Brass
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.
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