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Fruitwood Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Side Table with Inlay, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern side table.
Striking Brazilian design from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
$1,375 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 20.87 in
Jose Zanine Caldas Mid-century modern Brazilian Side Table marine plywood 1950
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jose Zanine de Caldas (1919-2001).
Side table.
Manufactured by Mòveis Artísticos Z,
Brazil, 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plywood
$10,747
H 16.54 in W 18.12 in D 29.93 in
'MP-85' Side Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of MP-85 side tables embodies the essential qualities of mid-century modern Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$5,800 / set
H 7.49 in W 48.82 in D 26.78 in
'Maracanã' Side Tables, by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Modern design.
The Maracana side table, with its timeless design and expert construction, stands as a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$5,650
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Side tables designed by
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$25,000
H 25.2 in W 29.53 in D 22.05 in
Brazilian Side Table by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, 1970's
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Lisboa, PT
This side table was designed by Sergio Rodrigues and produced by OCA, in Brazil during the 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Side Table by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, 1970's
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Lisboa, PT
This side table was designed by Sergio Rodrigues and produced by OCA, in Brazil during the 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Side Table, by Sergio Rodrigues, 20th Mid-Century Brazilian Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side table by Sergio Rodrigues is a quintessential piece of mid-century Brazilian furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$4,100
H 23.63 in W 11.03 in D 25.2 in
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Rosewood Side Table by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This Side Table was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. The piece is made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$8,400
H 19.49 in Dm 27.56 in
19th Century Wooden Side Table, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This 19th-century Brazilian side table is a remarkable find, not only for its age but for the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Side Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble side table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 21.3” H x
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 18.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,800 / set
H 18.5 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of marble and wood side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 17.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$5,200 / set
H 17.5 in W 18.9 in D 21.1 in
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of marble and wood side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Light
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,500 / set
H 18.25 in W 19.9 in D 19.9 in
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of marble and dark-stained side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Light
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Brazilian Designer, Side Table, Wood, Formica, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and black, grey and yellow formica side table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Square Glass-Top Hardwood End Table, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Square Glass-Top Hardwood End Table, Brazil, 1960s
Structured in molded plywood
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Plywood
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s.
Light scratching
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$3,900 / set
H 14.5 in W 23.6 in D 22.75 in
Brazilian Designer, Side Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and marble side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Very
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of burgundy red-lacquered wood and marble side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$3,900 / set
H 20.25 in W 18.3 in D 16.375 in
Brazilian Modern “Arimelo” Side Tables in Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1958
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
“Arimelo” Side tables have a Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda) veneer and a solid jacaranda
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$7,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 15.7 in W 22.8 in D 22.8 in
Pair of brazilian side table
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie paire de table d’appoint brésilienne vers 1960 dans le style de Giuseppe Scapinelli.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Brazilian Modern Side Table in Hardwood & Metal, Unknown, c. 1950
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern Side table in Hardwood and Metal, designed in the 50s is nothing less than
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.4 in W 23.6 in D 15.5 in
Squared Side Table by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950 Brazilian Mid-century
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This square side table with iron structure and Rosewood top is a rare piece designed by Carlo
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
$22,400
H 18.31 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Caviúna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
One of a kind side table with one drawer entirely made of solid caviúna wood. Extremely decorative
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$8,000
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Brazilian Modern Rectangular Side Table in Hardwood & Glass, Unknown, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern Rectangular Side Table in Hardwood & Glass, Unknown, c. 1960 are stunning
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
$2,000 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 15.7 in W 23.6 in D 15.7 in
Brazilian Designer, Side Table, Marble, Pau Marfim, Metal, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pau marfim wood, marble and metal side table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
$4,200
H 25.125 in W 28.125 in D 15.875 in
Brazilian Modern Side Table in Metal, Hardwood & Formica, Geraldo de Barros 1950
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,900 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.5 in W 22.4 in D 16.9 in
Rosewood and Glass Side Table by Unknown Designer, Brazilian Modern, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This charming side table was produced in the 1960s, and its autorship is still in research by our
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
$11,200
H 19.69 in W 27.64 in D 19.69 in
Brazilian Modern Side Tables in Hardwood & Glass by Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
This pair of side tables, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the 1950s, crafted from Ivorywood (pau
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 20 in Dm 23 in
Brazilian Modern Pair of Side tables in Hardwood & Marble, Jorge Jabour, 1960’s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Interiores Ltda is a distinguished name in Brazilian mid-century modern furniture design. Founded in the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$6,000 / set
H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in
Joaquim Tenreiro Side Table, Brazil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Side table
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes
Brazil, 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Jacaranda
Joaquim Tenreiro, Side Table, Brazil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992)
Side table
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes
Brazil
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Side Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Celina Decorações, Side Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble side table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Celina Decorações, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$6,400 / set
H 17.75 in W 15.9 in D 13.9 in
Celina Decorações, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$6,400 / set
H 17.75 in W 15.9 in D 13.9 in
Celina Decorações, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$6,600 / set
H 20.3 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Percival Lafer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables designed and produced by Percival Lafer, Brazil, c. 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Celina Decorações, Side Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble side table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Carlo Hauner, Side Tables, Iron, Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and rosewood side tables designed by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, c. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Giuseppe Scapinelli (Attr.) wodden Side table, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Argelato, BO
Giuseppe Scapinelli (Attr.), rare wooden table. Brazil, 1950
Among the great masters of
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Jorge Zalszupin, Side Table, Cavuina, Formica, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in High Point, NC
A caviuna wood, metal and white formica side table designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced for
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Art Deco Side Table In Tubular Metal and Wood, by John Graz, Brazilian Modern
By John Graz
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
modernist wave sweeping through design during the early 20th century.
The side table's structure, with its
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$4,100
H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Side Tables by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
overall aesthetic of the pieces.
These side tables encapsulate the essence of mid-century Brazilian
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 14.97 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal/Forma. Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Wood
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
and is also known as "golden wood" due to its hue, being used by great Brazilian modern design masters
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$20,000
H 19.3 in Dm 20.48 in
Fatima Arquitetura e Interiores, Side Tables, Wood, Brazil, 1960
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and metal side table produced by Fatima Arquitetura e Interiores, Brazil, c. 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,800 / set
H 21.75 in W 19.75 in D 17 in
Jorge Zalszupin side table L'Atelier Brazil 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Amazing side table designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactures by his own company L’Atelier
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Jorge Zalszupin, 'Cubo' Side Table, Brazil, 1970s, Off-White Wool
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jorge Zalszupin / Cubo Side Table
Off-White Wool / Brazil, 1970s
Designed in the 1970s, the Cubo
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wool, Wood
$5,631
H 13.78 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Brazilian Design Side Table. Teak, Brass and Iron, c. 1955.
Located in PARIS, FR
/4 x 22 11/25 x 16 93/100 in)
This beautiful side table exemplifies mid-century Brazilian design
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of 2 Percival Lafer Green Marble Side Tables, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Göteborg, SE
green marble tops and solid wood frames, these tables embody mid-century modern sophistication with
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$4,623 / set
H 16.54 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
American Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood Open Frame Cube Occasional Tables
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood Open Frame Cube Occasional / low end Tables with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass
$3,200 / set
H 14 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Brazilian Rosewood Flip Top Side Table or Coffee Table
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark and wonderfully grained Brazilian rosewood side table with satin chromed frame, when slid
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood and Marble Side Table by Celina Decorações, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
a trailblazer in Brazilian design culture.
The side table is in great vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$16,800
H 16.15 in W 21.46 in D 22.56 in
Percival Lafer MP-091 Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
: Brazil
Year: 1970s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Brazilian Modern
Dimensions: 21.5" wide x 23.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Jacaranda
$595
H 12.5 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
Side Table by Giuseppi Scapinelli, in Wood and Glass, Brazil, 1950's
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Uithoorn, NL
in Brazil’s mid-century modern movement. His work often merges European craftsmanship with Brazilian
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$3,141
H 21.26 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Branco & Preto Caviuna Side Table, Glass Top, Luiz Pássaro, Brazil, 1960s
By Luiz Pássaro, Branco & Preto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Branco & Preto Brazilian Mid-Century Modern side table with glass top set in Caviuna wood frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$8,700 / item
H 21 in W 25 in D 25 in
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Mid Century Modern Brazilian Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century modern Brazilian side tables available for sale. The range of distinct mid century modern Brazilian side tables — often made from wood, hardwood and jacaranda — can elevate any home. Find 139 antique and vintage mid century modern Brazilian side tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century modern Brazilian side tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern Brazilian side tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many mid century modern Brazilian side tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Jorge Zalszupin, Sergio Rodrigues and Giuseppe Scapinelli produced popular mid century modern Brazilian side tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Brazilian Side Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $95,000 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 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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Brazilian Side Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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