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Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Oversize Wall Mirror, Italy, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern octagonal oversize wall mirror, Italy, 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual Mid-Century Modern octagonal coffee table with a chrome frame and glass tabletop
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Octagonal Brass Base Glass Top Round Coffee Center Table MINT
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman, Mastercraft, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Octagonal Brass Base Glass Top Round Coffee Center Table MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 42 in D 42 in
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Two Tiered Side End Table Adrian Pearsall for Lane
By Adrian Pearsall, Lane Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern octagonal side, end or drinks table by Lane Furniture. Sleek and
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Wood
H 20 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Italian mid-century modern Octagonal Wooden wall mirror, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Octagonal Wooden wall mirror, 1960s
Octagonal wall mirror with thick
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
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Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice mid-century table with a large octagonal top with plenty of room to kick up your feet and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Octagonal Lucite Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate with elegance using the Octagonal Lucite Table Lamps. A pair, these Mid Century Modern
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Lucite
Large unusual Italian Mid Century Modern octagonal brass wall mirror
Located in München, DE
Large heavy unusual octagonal Mid Century brass wall mirror.
Great high quality design. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Chrome and Clear Lucite Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
American Mid-Century Modern transparent Lucite / Acrylic table lamp with chrome details.
Octagonal
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass
Stylish Midcentury Modern Octagonal Travertine Stone Coffee / Sofa Table, 1960
Located in Lisse, NL
combine with other furniture both inside and out. This sizable and stylish Italian table from the mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Octagon Shape Travertine Side Table Pedestal
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern octagon shape travertine side end table stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Italian Modern Octagonal Brass Mirror
By Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Octagonal Brass Mirror.
This versatile Italian Gio Ponti inspired Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Octagon Terrazzo Top Walnut Base Side Occasional End Table Stand
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern octagon terrazzo stone top side end table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Terrazzo, Walnut
Probber Attr. Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern octagonal burl wood dining table attributed to Harvey Probber, with inset
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Midcentury Maison Jansen Octagon Glass Brass Chrome Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chrome brass and glass octagon coffee table by Maison Jansen
Mid-Century Modern octagon shaped
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large Mid-Century Octagonal Iron & Clear Glass Ceiling Light by Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning mid-century modern octagonal glass pendant ceiling light by glasshutte Limburg (Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Carole Stupell Faceted Swivel Top Lucite Ice Bucket, Octagonal
By Carole Stupell
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Carole Stupell Faceted Swivel Top Lucite Ice Bucket, Octagonal
This elegant Mid-Century
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Lucite
S.G.Morris Modernist Bracelet & Earrings Enamel Sterling Silver Midcentury Rare
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Bracelet and Earrings marked S.G.M., which I believe is the esteemed
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Mid-20th Century British Modernist Modern Bracelets
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Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 0.67 in L 6.7 in
Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Octagonal Stretcher Base Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut Octagonal Stretcher Base coffee table. Item features a cross
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Brass Clad Octagon Shape Mid-Century Modern Pedestal
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass-clad octagon shape custom made pedestal.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Vintage Walnut Octagonal Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
practical piece that will create an impression for many years to come. Inspired by the mid-century designs
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Stacked Octagon Glass Coffee Table
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern chrome stacked octagon glass coffee table.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Octagonal Italian Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
it's in very good condition. Mid-Century Modern design, which flourished roughly from the 1940s to the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Round Octagon Glass Chrome Base Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Octagon glass chrome base Mid-Century Modern dining table.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Large-Scale Octagonal Venetian Italian Mirror
Located in Roslyn, NY
Gorgeous large-scale octagonal Venetian mirror with crown top. Mirror has Fine etched details on
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Mirror
Stunning Chinoisiere Olivewood Octagon End Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Chinoisiere style olivewood octagon shaped end table cabinet. You will love the quality
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Octagonal Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury wall lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The lamp shade has an octagonal shape and is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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H 13.78 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Octagonal Dining Table with Vienna Straw Base
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian octagonal top glass dining table with Vienna straw and brass base from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
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Brass
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Handsome French Octagonal Brass Rolling Bar Cart Mid-Century Modern
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome French octagonal shaped two tiered bar cart in brass with acrylic wheels. This piece
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Stunning 3 Piece Octagon Bernhardt Sofa Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning 3 piece octagon angled sofa produced by Bernhardt, circa '70s. It features 3 angular
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Curved Octagonal Sofas with Sculptural Arms
By Carsons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of mid-century modern sofas offers a distinctive silhouette with its curved octagonal
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Solid Teak Wood Octagon Bowl
Located in London, GB
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Danish solid teak wood octagonal bowl
A nice, heavy piece of vintage
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Magnificent 3 Piece Octagon Sofa Sectional Bench Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent 2 piece sectional sofa plus matching bench in the style of Harvey Probber. This wonderful sectional consists of the 2 pieces that make up the sofa and a matching bench. W...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Cerused Oak Octagonal Center Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century cerused oak pedestal base center / dining table having a round octagonal top with a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Octagonal Lucite Base Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Round Coffee Table Mint
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Octagonal Lucite base glass top Mid-Century Modern round coffee table mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Heavy "Stacked" Chrome Base Octagonal Glass Top Coffee Table
By Gavina, Milo Baughman, Roger Sprunger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern chrome and glass round octagon coffee table. Thick 3/4 inch glass top. Heavy
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut X Base Inlayed Octagon Shape Coffee Table MINT!
By Drexel, Henredon, Edward Wormley, Baker Furniture Company, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut X Base Inlayed Octagon Shape Coffee Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century ITALIAN Rosewood Octagon Mirror
Located in Hawthorne, CA
An incredibly unique Mid-Century ITALIAN octagon-shaped solid rosewood wall-mounted mirror. Eight
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Octagonal Shadowbox Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This bold and elegantly geometric Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Octagonal Shadowbox Mirror
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Mid Century Italian Octagonal Wall Mirror 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"A stylish Mid Century Italian octagonal wall mirror from the 1980s, exuding the classic design
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Italian Octagonal Wall Mirror 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"A stylish Mid Century Italian octagonal wall mirror from the 1980s, exuding the classic design
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pace Octagonal Mid-Century Modern Glass & Brass Coffee Table Heavy Glass Top
By Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Original Pace Collection Mid-Century Modern large elegant and very heavy cocktail table in brass
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Octagonal Oil Walnut Base Round Slate Top Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table MINT!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Octagonal Walnut Base Round Slate Top Mid-Century Modern coffee table MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Slate, Stone
Stunning Harvey Probber attr. 2 Piece Octagon sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Harvey Probber attributed 2-piece octagon-shaped sofa sectional. We just love the octagon
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 162 in D 50 in
Octagonal Bohemian Chic Bamboo Wall Mirror Wood Backing Mid-Century Modern 50s
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Bohemian Chic octagonal wall or dresser mirror made out of bamboo.
The mirror is heavy and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
H 48 in W 23.75 in D 1.75 in
Mid Century Faux Bamboo and Brass Octagonal Mirror
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An octagonal, mid-century style, faux bamboo and brass wall mirror. Crafted of reeded oak to
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Italian Modern Mixed Wood Octagonal Center Table or Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous well made table with many possible uses. The table features a geometric design with exotic wood veneers.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Handsome Pair Harvey Probber style Octagon Drum Side Tables Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Harvey Probber style octagon-shaped drum tables with hidden storage inside
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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Marble, Brass
H 22 in W 19 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Octagonal Marble Table Lamp T H Robsjohn Gibbings
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous octagonal marble table attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings by Hansen Lighting Co. 3 way
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
H 41 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Octagon Shape End Side Occasional Tables Mint!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut octagon shape end side occasional tables mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 22 in W 26 in D 24 in
Mid Century Vintage octagonal solid wood stool, 1960
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A wonderful probably French vintage stool with chunky bobbin legs.
Estimated to be mid-late 20th
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid Century Pietra Dura Octagonal Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique octagonal lacquer coffee or cocktail table wit Pietra Dura insert. Wonderful colors and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Italian Octagonal Stool in Champagne Velvet
Located in Troy, MI
Circa late 1950s / early 1960s Italian octagonal upholstered stool with newer light champagne
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unusual Mid Century Octagonal Wrought Iron Log Holder
By Frederic Weinberg, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Unusual architectural octagonal wrought iron log holder, in very good, original clean and ready to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century French, Octagonal Black Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in London, GB
This is a very large black-painted wrought iron French lantern circa 1950s. The lantern holds 4 light fittings accessible through one of the facet-mounted door. The lantern is highly...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century, English Silver Plate Octagonal Barware Drinks Tray
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb English silverplated octagonal barware drinks tray. No maker's mark. This fine tray has a
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Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Octagonal Drum Table in the Manner of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century piece with stunning walnut wood grain and a unique brass door pull. This wonderful Harvey
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble
H 19.25 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
Wonderful Pair of Lane Octagon Glass Walnut Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Lane octagon shaped glass and walnut side end tables. This pair is in very nice
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 20 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in
Mid-Century Octagonal Cipollino Ondulato Marble Coffee Table Italy
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Elevate Your Space with a Mid-Century Octagonal Cipollino Ondulato Marble Coffee Table
Introducing
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Tall Mid-Century Octagonal Geometric Ceramic Vase in Blue and Brown, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
-century to any space. The piece is octagonal and decorated with applied geometric circles and rectangular
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
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Mid Century Modern Octagon For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern octagon you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern octagon for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. There are 605 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern octagon you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern octagon — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern octagon, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century modern octagon has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman and Glashütte Limburg are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Octagon?
Prices for a mid century modern octagon start at $69 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $2,400.
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 Octagon
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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 22, 2021Mid 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, 2021Mid 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. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, 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.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2021Most 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.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, 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 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.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The 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, 2021There 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.
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