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Mid-Century Modern Oval Rattan Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Oval Rattan Coat Rack, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Oval Chrome and Mosaic Low Table
Located in Weiningen, CH
Mid-Century Modern oval chrome and mosaic low table in the mosaic is in perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table by Florence Knoll, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table by Florence Knoll, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Oval Carrara Marble Top Organic Lucite Base Coffee Table
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval carrara marble top organic Lucite base coffee table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Oval Brass Table Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern oval brass table mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten
This Mid-Century Modern table
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Brass Chrome Thick 3/4" Glass Top Mid Century Modern Oval Coffee Center Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass chrome thick 3/4" glass top Mid-Century Modern oval coffee center table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Brass
H 16 in W 55 in D 27 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Oval Glass Top Sculptural Chrome Frame Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Oval Glass Top Sculptural Chrome Frame Coffee Table. Item features an
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 14.5 in W 52 in D 20.25 in
Italian mid-century modern oval wall mirror, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern oval wall mirror, 1950s
Oval shaped wall mirror. It has a decorative
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Oval Banded Burl Wood Tapered Legs One Leaf Dining Table Mint
By Tomlinson, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Oval Banded Burl Wood Tapered Legs One Leaf Dining Table MINT!
One leaf
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
H 30 in W 64 in D 44 in
Mid-Century Modern Oval Vintage Rattan Coat Wall Hooks, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hooks circa 1960, which was designed and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
H 16.93 in W 33.47 in D 6.7 in
Mid Century Modern Oval Sunburst Mirror by Josef Frank, West Germany 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find beautiful and rare Mid Century Modern Oval Sunburst Mirror designed
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in
Mid Century Modern Oval Sunburst Mirror by Josef Frank, West Germany 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find beautiful and rare Mid Century Modern Oval Sunburst Mirror designed
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern Oval Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern-Style oval bar cabinet with a striking sandstone top. The elegant top is
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oval Walnut Pedestal/Stands/End Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oval Walnut Pedestal/Stands/End Table by Lane
Offered is a beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian mid-century modern Oval coffee table in light marble and brass, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Oval coffee table in marble and brass, 1950s
Coffee table with oval top
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Modern Oval Faux Marble Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern credenza features a faux marble finish with a unique oval shape and
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table in Bamboo & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive dining table, circa 1950's. The table top is in a race track oval form and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Oval Brass with Glass Bar Cart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant brass bar cart with pierced apron and oval glass shelves. Chrome with rubber
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Oval Coffee Table By Permanente Mobili di Cantù
By Carlo De Carli, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant mid-century coffee table by Permanente Mobili di Cantù with oval top in onyx, cast brass
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Oval Vallauris Majolica Wall Plate With Sea Creatures
By Vallauris
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Black ceramic majolica oval shaped wall plate with fishes and other sea creatures by Vallauris
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.03 in W 14.18 in D 2.37 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Oval Ash Coffee Table from Drevotvar, 1960s
By Drevotvar
Located in Żory, PL
This ash coffee table was manufactured by Drevotvar in the Czech Republic in the 1960s/1970s. The table top is supported on a turned leg, attached to a heavy steel base. The table h...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 21.26 in W 24.02 in D 54.73 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oval Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid teak Danish modern oval coffee table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Oval Center Coffee Table Graphic Figures Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
and chromatic choice.
Modern, bold, and elegant at the same time, this oval center table will be a
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
H 16.93 in W 47.25 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Oval Black Glass Brass French Center Table, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Coffee table with oval glass top and black lacquered metal base with pivoting brass pad supports.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Oval vintage mirror, 1960s teak frame, Italian manufacturing
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage oval mirror, with 1960s teak frame, Italian manufacturing.
The mirror has a rope for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
H 33.08 in W 13 in D 1.97 in
Striking Mid-Century Modern Oval Mirror in Handcrafted Geometrical Wooden Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Mid-Century Modern mirror looks like, we have taken photos inside and outside and on different
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood, Mirror
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H 12.7 in W 20 in D 0.9 in
Mid-Century Modern, Oval mirror 1950s, Italian manufacture, with brass frame
Located in Milan, IT
Oval mirror from the 1950s, Italian manufacture, with brass frame.
The mirror has a maximum width
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Italian Design Mid-Century Modern Oval Stools, Benches or Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Italian 1970s oval form stools, ottomans, poofs or benches with a recessed brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
H 19.25 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Oval Walnut and Glass Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features an elongated oval glass top with a sculpted solid walnut base. Very well cared for through the
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Oval Marble Top Chrome Dining Conference Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dayton, OH
"An iconic Florence Knoll dining / conference table or desk. Features a beautiful oval Marquina
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 27.75 in W 48 in D 77.75 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oval Solid Oak Wood Danish Magazine Rack, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern oak wood magazine rack. This fantastic item was produced in Denmark
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Modern Oval Travertine Marble Cocktail Table by Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early made oval coffee table designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll in the 60's. Excellent
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Aluminum, Iron
H 15 in W 55 in D 33.5 in
Mid century modern oval teak dining table center ceramic tile inlay one leaf
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish Modern Teak Dining Table. Glazed ceramic tiles. Illegibly signed tiles. Center
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak, Teak
H 28 in W 63 in D 36.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Oval Marble and Brass Side Table from the 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Fabulous Italian side table from the 1940s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble, Brass
H 17.72 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table or Desk by Florence Knoll in Carrara Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant executive table designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a beautiful polished white & gray Carrara marble top and a chrome-plated star base. This was ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Marble, Chrome
H 27.5 in W 78 in D 47.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Oval Egg Shape Pod Chair w/ Adjustable Head Rest on Band Base
By Adrian Pearsall, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern egg shape pod armchair on walnut band shape base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 37 in W 39 in D 36 in
Oval Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Serving Bar Tea Cart
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval serving cart circa 1950s George Nelson decor.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Oval Glass Top Sculptural Base Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Isamu Noguchi, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval glass sculptural base Noguchi Pearsall Kagan decor match coffee table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Chestnut
Mid-Century Modern Live Edge Lucite Base Racetrack Oval Top Coffee Table
By Neal Small, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval glass top coffee table on thick Lucite base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Italian Oval Vintage Rattan Coat Hooks Hanger
By Franco Albini
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-Century Modern Oval Vintage Rattan Coat Hooks Hanger by Bonacina Italy 1960s. Attributed to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Lucite Oval Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage mid century modern oval glass top lucite coffee table. The vase of this table
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century modern Danish design oval coffee table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern oval coffee table.
Birch top mounted on a twisted stainless steel base
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Compact Solid Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Table with Two Leaves
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern oval expandable solid teak dining room table with two 19" extension
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Tiered Oval Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval tiered chandelier. Each of the prisms are solid glass. They hang from hooks
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Pink and White Laminate Oval Top Dining Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the retro allure with this Mid Century Modern Oval Dining Table, featuring a pink and white
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Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Oval Italian Teak Coffee Table, Plywood Top, Bamboo and Leather Rope
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Oval Italian teak coffee table - plywood top, bamboo and leather rope
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.03 in W 16.54 in D 55.52 in
Large Oval Glass Top Solid Carved Wood Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval glass top coffee table Pearsall, Noguchi, Kagan decor match. Organic forms
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Ash
Decorative Mid-Century Modern Rattan Oval Wall Mirror Germany, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Highly decorative and rare Mid-Century Modern oval wall mirror.
Manufactured in Germany, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
Chaty Vallauris Oval Metal Sunburst Wall Mirror Gold Finish France, 1970
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
Superb French Mid-Century Modern oval metal sunburst wall mirror in gold finish.
Marked on the
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
H 23.25 in W 20 in D 1.25 in
Large Molded Teak Frame Wall Mirror
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Danish Mid-Century Modern oval mirror. Measure: 55" H.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Large French Midcentury Oval Red Ceramic Serving Platter by Voltz, Vallauris
By Vallauris AM
Located in New York, NY
Very large French Mid-Century Modern oval red ceramic serving tray or platter, handmade by Voltz
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
H 1.25 in W 27 in D 10.88 in
1970s Asian Modern White Bleached Oak Coffee Table Oval Glass Top Chinoiserie
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern oval white bleached oak wood coffee table with faux bamboo design and oval
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Glass
H 18 in W 43.5 in D 29.5 in
Vintage Oval Veca Beveled Wall Mirror 1960s Italian
By VECA
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern oval beveled Italian wall mirror by Veca circa 1960s.
The back is smoke brown
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Smoked Glass
Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Dining Table with Metallic Foot, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian mid-century modern oval dining table from the 1950's.
The table is made up of a metallic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
H 30.71 in W 94.49 in D 49.22 in
Mid-Century Modern Carlo Scarpa Cream Travertine Dining Table "Argo", 1970
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Mid-Century Modern oval travertine dining room table, model Argo.
Designed in 1970 by Carlo Scarpa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Italian Midcentury Oval Glass Murano Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval Italian chandelier. Each of the prisms are solid glass. They hang from
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Small Oval Wall Mirror
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern oval shaped wall mirror made of rattan and bamboo. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Wall Mirrors
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Brass
H 21.26 in W 17.33 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Vinyl Clad Cheese Board with Old World Map Ceramic Tile Cutting Surface
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern oval cheese board clad in black vinyl with a ceramic tile inset cutting surface
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic, Plastic
H 2.5 in W 15 in D 10 in
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Oval Coffee Table
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern oval round accent or coffee table, perfect in any room
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Coat Hook by Franco Albini, Italy 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hook designed by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
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Mid Century Modern Oval For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern oval for your home. A mid century modern oval — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 2475 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern oval now, or shop our selection of 87 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern oval, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern oval, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mid century modern oval has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knoll, Eero Saarinen and Florence Knoll are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Oval?
Prices for a mid century modern oval start at $75 and top out at $77,800 with the average selling for $2,401.
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 Oval
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern 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 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.
- 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.
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