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Midcentury Modern Formica & Teak Side Board 1960 (Stonehill Furniture)
By Stonehill
Located in London, GB
This Midcentury Modern Formica & Teak Side Board was produced in 1960 by Stonehill Furniture Co. in
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage MCM Pedestal Dining Game Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 1960s Mid-Century
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Formica

60's Formica Pedestal Dining Game Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1960's Mid Century
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Mid-Century Deco Modern Formica Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive, very good quality mid-century cabinet, Art Deco Moderne taste, finished in stunning
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

Mid-Century Formica Dining Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage round dining table with white formica and round glass top. Great compact size for any
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Formica, Wood

Mid-Century Formica Dining Table
Mid-Century Formica Dining Table
H 29.5 in W 45 in D 45 in
Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Side Table with Formica Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fabulous original 1950s biomorphic three-tier Mid-century side table. The table features marbleized
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Triangle Trolley Brass and Formica Wood
Located in Weiningen, CH
Mid-Century Modern triangle trolley brass and formica wood.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Formica Wall Unit, circa 1980s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular Mid-Century Modern wall unit offering multiple flexible storage options. Impressive 1
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Lucite

Funky Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Formica Bar Cart
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Funky midcentury bar cart comprised of wood, rattan and formica. This cart is designed to hold
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood, Rattan, Formica

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Hardwood and Formica Side Table, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern hardwood and Formica round side table, Brazil, 1960s. Structured in
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood, Formica

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in wood Cherry and top Formica.
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Mid-Century Modern bar cart , age 1950s in wood cherry and top in formica with chromed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Cherry

2-Piece Mid Century Walnut and Formica Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Jens Risom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This authentic mid century original is the perfect multitasking furniture piece where space is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Formica and Iron Cafe Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
. Faux wood grain formica tops, having a beveled edge, and gold tone rim. Bases are heavy cast iron
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Laminate Formica Case Credenza Cabinet Buffet
By Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern laminate formica case 72" Credenza cabinet buffet. Item features cane
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Wooden and Formica Central Table, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century side table with one drawer. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. The
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Formica, Wood

80s Mid-Century Modern Black Formica Swivel Top Sculpture Stand Column Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
and heavy stand for your favorite Mid-Century Modern sculptures or kitchen or electronic appliances.     
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Formica, Wood

Mid-Century Mersman Teak and Formica Top Three-Tier Side Table
By Mersman
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Mersman Furniture three Tier Formica top and Teak table. May be used as coffee table, Side
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Formica, Teak

Johnson Carper Mid Century Walnut Formica Top 4 Drawer Chest Dresser Highboy
By Johnson Carper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Johnson Carper mid century walnut formica top 4 drawer chest dresser highboy. Item features formica
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Mid Century Burlwood Formica Dining Table with Chrome Legs
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century burlwood formica dining table with chrome legs Table measures: 53.75 wide x 41.75 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid century wooden and formica kitchen table, Czechoslovakia, 1950´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century kitchen table with one drawer with a chrome handle as an interesting design element
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Mid Century Wooden and Formica Central Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century side table with one drawer. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. The
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Formica

1960’s mid century Formica extending dining table by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
unextended 96cm Depth 137cm Height 74cm Condition: Very good mid century condition, only minor signs of wear
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Formica, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stools Chairs Made of Glass, Formica and Brass, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Formica. The cow seat cover can be removed, such as the glass of the seat. Measures: Height while seating
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Cement, Brass

Mid-Century Table with Drawer, Beechwood, Top Formica, Ico Parisi attributed
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Mid-Century Modern table with drawer, in beechwood, top in formica, Ico Parisi attributed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Formica, Beech

Mid Century Formica and Beech Wood Coffee Table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s. Associated with the world-renowned
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Formica, Wood, Beech

Mid century formica writing desk or side table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century writing desk or side table, it features a formica surface and chromed legs and one
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Formica and Metal Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
d'Automne," where they were widely acclaimed. In 1930 the Union Des Artistes Modernes (UAM) was founded in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Mahogany and Formica End / Side Tables (Style of Gio Ponti)
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) mahogany end / side table featuring a high slanted back, slate blue
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Formica, Wood

Italian mid-century Chairs Paulista in yellow, red, black formica metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chairs Paulista in yellow, red, black formica and black tubolar metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Formica & Iron Mid Century Dining Table
By Selrite, Richard McCarthy
Located in Countryside, IL
Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Formica & iron mid century dining table Table measures: 48 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Formica and Glass Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style Mid Century burl wood Formica and glass coffee table Coffee table measures: 28
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Formica, Glass

Small Mid Century Italian Desk in Metal, Walnut and Formica, around 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
, capturing the spirit of innovation and simplicity that characterized the Mid-Century Modern movement. It
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

1960’s mid century Formica dining table and dining chairs by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
mid century condition, only minor signs of wear reflecting age and use. We make sure that any damage
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Faux Leather, Formica, Beech

Mid-Century Golden Aluminum and Formica Italian Bar Cart with Pictures, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Unique mid-century golden aluminium and formica vintage cart. This fantastic item was produced in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Aluminum

Italian mid-century Sideboard or bar cabinet in beige formica and wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Sideboard or bar cabinet in beige formica and wood, 1960s Sideboard or
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Formica, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Formica Red Side Coffee Table 1960s Mid Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in London, GB
A slightly rectangular/near square side table with eye-catching coral red colour made from formica
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Formica, Wood

Mid Century Formica and Wood Stool, 1960´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
formica. It is in good Vintage condition, showing slight signs of age and using(few scratches on the
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

1950s Mid-Century Table with Drawer, Solid Beech, Top in Formica, Brass Feet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic Italian midcentury modern table with drawer in solid beech with the top in formica by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century, Danish Style, Formica, Teak Wood Effect, Wall Mirror
Located in Glasgow, GB
Formica Mirror Mid-Century Danish-style wall mirror, featuring a practical soft rectangular shape and a
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Formica and Spruce Wood Plant Stand, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century stand for flowers. It reflects the aesthetic ‘Brussel period’ of after EXPO 58. An
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Laminate, Wood, Spruce

Mid-Century One-Off Dining or Game Table with Blue Formica Top by Giulio Alchini
Located in Koper, SI
piece, signed under the top, by artist and designer Giulio Alchini. The use of such a light blue formica
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Midcentury Brass and Formica Rolling Cart
Located in Germantown, MD
A midcentury Brass and Formica top Rolling Cart. Measures 25" in width, 13.5" in depth and stands
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Side Tables - Midcentury Modern - Pair Walnut Formica Floating Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of mid century modern side or end tables by Jens Risom for his company, Jens Risom Design
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Formica, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Modern Green Formica and Blond Wood Veneer Extension Dining Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern single-leaf extension dining / conference table with a rectangular top
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Swedish Square Formica Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian modern antique dining table. A typical mid-century piece of furniture is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Formica, Wood

Swedish Square Formica Table
Swedish Square Formica Table
H 28.75 in W 31.11 in D 27.17 in
Italian modern Coffee table bedside table in formica red black metal 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Coffee table or bedside table in formica and black metal, 1960s Coffee table with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut dry bar manufactured and designed in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
H 43.75 in W 51.5 in D 18 in
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk. Spectacular large writing / working desk made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
H 35.44 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Materials: Lacquered Wood, Formica Top, Enameled Metal Base
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Highboy Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Highboy Dresser
H 43.25 in W 30 in D 17.75 in
Vintage Formica & Walnut Step Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely fantastic pair of unique formica & walnut end tables. A funky two-tiered design is as
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Formica & Walnut Step Tables
Vintage Formica & Walnut Step Tables
H 23.5 in W 21 in D 30.5 in
Mid-Century 1960s Wood & Formica Dressers Set - White & Black Lacquer Finiish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our stunning pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers, a perfect blend of classic
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Steel, Metal

Italian Mid Century Creamy White Wood and Aquamarine Formica Kitchen Table, 1940
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century creamy white wood and aquamarine formica kitchen table, 1940s Kitchen table
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

1970's Wood & Formica Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage single chair made of wood and formica. Wooden parts were carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Formica, Wood

1970's Wood & Formica Chair, Czechoslovakia
1970's Wood & Formica Chair, Czechoslovakia
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
1950's Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Dresser
By Morris of California
Located in Burbank, CA
We have this lovely original Mid-century Modern dresser for sale. It was professionally refinished
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Letto Anni 60 Formica Impiallacciatura Mogano
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Letto matrimoniale in legno impiallacciato mogano e formica; un letto da personalizzare con la
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Formica, Mahogany

Letto Anni 60 Formica Impiallacciatura Mogano
Letto Anni 60 Formica Impiallacciatura Mogano
H 38.59 in W 87.01 in D 82.68 in
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern teak side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern teak side table circa 1960. Teak side table with 2 front
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Formica, Teak

Italian, Wall Hanger Brass Hooks on Formica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wall hanger on the original 1950s Formica . Brass hooks .
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Czechoslovak Colored Formica Cafe Chair, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century color formica cafe or dining chair with chrome legs. Made in the 1960’s. In very good
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Czechoslovak Colored Formica Cafe Chair, 1960's
Czechoslovak Colored Formica Cafe Chair, 1960's
H 29.53 in W 14.57 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This biomorphic, Mid-Century Modern coffee table features two-tiers embellished with marbleized
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Legs Kneehole Desk & Chair - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Legs Kneehole Desk & Chair - 2 Pc Set. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

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Mid Century Modern Formica For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern formica you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern formica — often made from laminate, formica and wood — can elevate any home. Find 1688 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern formica now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern formica — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern formica made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern formica over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, George Nelson and Cees Braakman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Formica?

A mid century modern formica can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,906, while the lowest priced sells for $82 and the highest can go for as much as $49,176.

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

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 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 Formica
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

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