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Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950's
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid century Modern full size bed , designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball as part
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 78.5 in D 58.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Restored 1948 Stacked Rattan Twin Beds
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Mid-Century restored rattan beds. Each featuring a stacked headboard and foot board with a
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Vioski New Century Modern Zurich Bed, Queen Size, in Maharam fabric Gray
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
Good design doesn’t have to sacrifice functionality. The Zurich Bed is a unique bed where the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Polyester
Pair of Mid-Century Restored 1948 Stacked Rattan Twin - Bed Frames Only
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Mid-Century restored rattan bed frames. Mattresses not included.
Two twin bed frames
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Vintage 1940s Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Modern Lean Bed, Midcentury Walnut Minimalist King Queen Full Optional Storage
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Lean bed features subtle curves that hearken to mid century modern design. The back legs are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Walnut
H 37 in W 87 in D 62 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Curved Sculptural Mahogany & Cane King Size Headboard
By Baker Furniture Company, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern king size headboard from the 1960's, mahogany frame with caned panels and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 38.25 in W 82.63 in D 4.5 in
EXQUISITE FENDI CASA CROCODiLE ALLIGATOR LEATHER PATINA EMPEROR BED
By Fendi
Located in GB
£38,000, Fendi Casa, hand dyed Alligator / Crocodile patina, brown leather Emperor sized bed frame
Please
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, single bed, model L79, brass, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1963.
This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo King Size Headboard, 1970s
By Bonacina
Located in Morazzone, Varese
headboard is perfect for a king-size bed,
It is in exceptional good condition, no defects at all.
Stunning
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo
Bed Art Deco, 1930, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Bamboo Bed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy, 50's
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Padova, IT
Bamboo bed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina - Italy - 50's
The simple but at the same time refined
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Italian Brass Bed Structure by Osvaldo Borsani and Arnaldo Pomodoro
By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
and Canada lounge chairs; the latter is instead one of the most influential modern artists in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 47.25 in W 69.3 in D 74.81 in
Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
By Prisunic, Marc Held
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection of fiberglass furniture including beds, tables, desks and chairs. This listing is priced for both
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fiberglass
'Taliesin' Mahogany Twin Sized Bed Headboard by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Spanish, Mission, Arts & Crafts, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.25 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
STUNNING WARING & GILLOWS HARRODS LONDON CiRCA 1950'S BURR WALNUT BED STEAD
By Waring & Gillow, Harrods
Located in GB
table and stool, side chair, pair of bedside tables and chest of drawers, this sale is for the bed alone
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 54.34 in W 82.29 in D 56.3 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Artona Bed Frame in Walnut and Leather by Maxalto 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Artona double-bed frame in walnut wood, black leather and metal details.
Designed by Tobia and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 84.65 in
1970s Burnt Tortoise Rattan Bronze Palm King Size Poster Bed Frame
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the 20th
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in Lafayette, IN
your mid-century living room! A great conversation piece no matter the location!
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 27 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
Hollywood Regency Bohemian Bedroom Trio Gold Wicker Headboard Chair and Mirror
Located in Topeka, KS
short of magnificent. I’d combine these with some wonderful Mid-Century Modern pieces or maybe a little
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mirror, Wicker
H 48 in W 53.3 in D 1.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Adjustable Headboard
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
intimacy, warmth and detail.
His first Dunbar chairs, produced in 1932, were reproductions of antique
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
1960-1970’s Hollywood Regency Bohemian Gold Painted Wicker Full Sized Headboard
Located in Topeka, KS
with some wonderful mid-century modern pieces or maybe a little boho chic or steampunk. What do you
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wicker, Paint
H 48 in W 53.5 in D 1.5 in
Italian Large Mid-Century Bamboo Chair, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful, large Italian mid-century chair, hand-crafted of natural bamboo.
Made in Italy in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Folding Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern set of four solid beech folding chairs, made in Romania. This solid and sturdy
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Kuperes Two Bed Room Chairs Dutch 1950s
By Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch bed retailer still in business. These chairs have a thick teak
backrest. So you hang your coat
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
'Tridente' Lounge Chair, by Móveis Drago, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Tridente" lounge chair, designed by Moveis Drago, is a quintessential representation of
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Headboard, 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
In
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Isa Bergamo & Att Gio Ponti
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs / Armchairs or Bed-side
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 25 in D 29 in
Mid Century Side Dining Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Modern Mates
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
matching desk, chest, dresser, and bed, plus our entire and extensive collection of Mid century furniture
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 18 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Set in Hardwood & Caning, Celina, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
of mid-century modern, french country or rustic environment. A beautiful set like this, will add a
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 42.1 in W 18.1 in D 22 in
Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed - Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 day bed is a versatile piece of furniture. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-258 Day Bed - Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 day bed is a versatile piece of furniture. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed - Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 day bed is a versatile piece of furniture. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-258 Day Bed - Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 day bed is a versatile piece of furniture. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid wood, this bench is hand built at GETAMA’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid wood, this bench is hand built at GETAMA’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-261 Day Bed, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid wood, this bench is hand built at GETAMA’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-258 Day Bed, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid wood, this bench is hand built at GETAMA’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage 1970s Techfab Chromcraft Latte Lounge Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Techfab chromcraft lounge chairs. Original vinyl upholstery in very nice condition. Arms
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Daybed in Tropical Hardwood and Iron, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
contemporary furniture design. Zalszupin, known for his mid-century modern aesthetics and unparalleled
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 11.82 in W 76.78 in D 38.19 in
Pair of Vintage 1970s Techfab Chromcraft Latte Lounge Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Techfab chromcraft lounge chairs. Original Vinyl Upholstery in very nice condition. Arms
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ugo Carrà Mid-Century Single Bed and Chair
Located in Milano, IT
placed in a V shape, so as to create a very elegant zig zag frame.
The chair is identical, with four
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Karpen Sofa with Pullout Bed
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Karpen Sofa with Pullout Bed Retro Chic Furniture Set with Newly
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Pierre Chapo. Series of 6 model S34 chairs. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Chapo, by.
Series of 6 model S34 chairs in solid natural blond elm.
French work realized
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rattan Wicker Pair of Oversized Lounge Chairs Manner of Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor
Located in Topeka, KS
attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-Late 20th Century.
You know that feeling when you get
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
"Little Adam" Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1958
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is inspired by “Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden.
This pair of Mid-Century lounge chairs are
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Chaise or Day Bed in Coral Vinyl Faux Leather Aluminum Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern coral vinyl faux leather and aluminum leg chaise lounge or day bed. It
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
H 26 in W 29 in D 73 in
Bauhaus Folding Chair, Daybed, Germany 1930s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Adjustable Bauhaus bed armchair made of creamy white painted over steel and walnut wood armrests
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Luciano Frigerio Dragoni lounge chairs Italy 1970
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare and extraordinary lounge chairs designed by Luciano Frigerio and manufactured by his
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Lotus Adjustable Lounge Chair by Rob Parry
By Gerrit Rietveld, Rob Parry
Located in Dronten, NL
Reclinable Lotus lounge chair designed by Rob Parry for Gelderland.
Rob Parry (The Hague, 1925-2023
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Maarten van Severen, MVS Lounge Chair, Vitra, 2000s
By Maarten van Severen, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
Lounge Chair by Maarten van Severen for Vitra ( 2000):
These comfortable lounge chairs can be
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mario Bellini Bambole lounge chair B&B Italia 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic Bambole lounge chair and poof designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
FD 151 Chair and Ottoman by Hvidt & Mølgaard for John Stuart
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that helped cement the duo as mid-century modern masters. The lounge chair is in beautiful original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wood, Cane, Wicker, Upholstery, Fabric
Restored Stick Pencil Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair by Emerson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Art Deco era four Double Arch arm rattan rocking chair by Emerson with custom-made cushions
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Dominique Pair of "Mustache" Club Chairs
By Dominique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of club chairs by Dominique with sycamore feet. Documented. These chairs are
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Sycamore
Matteo Grassi leather lounge chair by Jacques Harold Pollard 1987
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Renens, CH
framework. The chair's frame crafted from power-coated black steel, adding a touch of modern sophistication
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mah Jong Lounge Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1971
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early first edition of Mah Jong lounge chair designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1971
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Living Room Rattan Set by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol - Chairs, Pouf, Mirror
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century French Riviera complete living room set designed by Janine Abraham & Dirk
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Restored Franco Albini Style Stick Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Franco Albini style four Double Arch arm "Day Dreaming" rattan rocking chair with custom
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Lounge Chair De Sede Model DS-51 Cognac Color Leather Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful Cognac color leather relax armchair made by De Sede Switzerland.
The chair has a metal
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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Mid Century Modern Bed Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern bed chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern bed chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 495 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern bed chair now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century modern bed chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern bed chair bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century modern bed chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois and Piero Fornasetti are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Bed Chair?
Prices for a mid century modern bed chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $134,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,662.
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 Modern Bed Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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