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Mid-Century Modern Phone Table in Wood, Black & White, 1950s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this one of a kind Mid-Century Modern Phone Table made in the fifties is a
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Plywood
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H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Plastic
With Aged Patina
Cleaned
Fully Functional
Good Vintage Condition
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Plastic
With Aged Patina
Cleaned
Fully Functional
Good Vintage Condition
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1968, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
- Fully functional.
- Tesla manufacturer.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Bakelite
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1985, Czechoslovakia
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition ,
- Unused, original packaging
- Fully functional.
- Tesla manufacturer typ- Es 4620
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Fully functional.
- Tesla manufacturer typ- 3600
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1961, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
- Fully functional.
- Tesla manufacturer.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Bakelite
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very Good original condition
- Fully functional.
- Tesla manufacturer typ-TA 32.
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
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Plastic
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1974, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with signs of use
- Fully functional.
- Tesla manufacturer.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1968, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
- Fully functional.
- Tesla manufacturer.
- Uncleaned, suitable as a movie prop.
- After agreement, I will clean the assembly.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Explosion Proof Phone by Crouse-Hinds C1955
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Port Jervis, NY
with a bakelite style phone. No dial. Supposed to be from a blasting site. Untested. In excellent
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
H 13.5 in W 9 in D 10.25 in
Mid-Century Functional Tesla AS20 Phone 1979, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Fully functional
- Tesla manufacturer
- Scratched, see photo-
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plastic
Sweden mid-century Beige plastic desk phone Ericofon Cobra by Ericsson, 1950s
By Ericsson
Located in MIlano, IT
Sweden mid-century Beige plastic desk phone Ericofon Cobra by Ericsson, 1950s
Desk phone mod
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 5.12 in
Mid Century Italian Modern Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Italian Modern Teak Cabinet. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid century modern french wood bench
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Century Modern Rationalist Wood Bench.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Dresser. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Italian Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Italian Modern Rosewood Cabinet. Average vintage condition and structurally sound. Very
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Dresser. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Flexsteel Thunderbird Sofa
By Flexsteel
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Flexsteel Thunderbird Sofa. Above average vintage condition and structurally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century French Modern Lacquered Credenza
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century French Modern Lacquered Credenza. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Mid Century Modern Burke Coffee Table
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Tulsa, OK
shipped internationally through USPS/UPS.
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Mid Century Modern Burke Oval Coffee Table. Above
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Teak
Mid Century French Modern Lacquered Barcart
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Barcart. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Side Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Side Chair. Above average vintage condition and structurally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid Century English Modern Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century English Modern Walnut Coffee Table. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa. Above average vintage condition and structurally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa. Above average vintage condition and structurally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Brazilian Modern Phone in Table in Hardwood & Steel, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with free domestic (US) shipping included, this super cute Brazilian Modern Phone
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
H 25.5 in W 36.5 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Basket, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern rattan large basket.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Cabinet. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
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Oak, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcases
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcases. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Bench. Above average vintage condition and structurally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Rosewood Cabinet
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Rosewood Cabinet. Above average vintage condition and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Rosewood Cabinet
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Rosewood Cabinet. Above average vintage condition and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Rocker and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Rocker and Ottoman. Above average vintage condition and structurally
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Side Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Scoop Chair. Above average vintage condition and structurally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Side Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Side Tables. Above average vintage condition and
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Bench
By John Risley
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Bench. Average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Traditional Mid-Century Modern Spanish Mortar, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Mid-Century Modern Spanish Mortar.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940.
In original
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Stone
Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Fan by Femesa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Fan by Femesa.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1960.
In original condition with
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Eero Aarnio Inspired Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Eero Aarnio Ball Chair Replica. Above average vintage condition and structurally
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic, Acrylic
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Coffee Table. Above average vintage condition and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Rosewood Bookcase
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Rosewood Bookcase. Above average vintage condition and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rustic Wood Mirror, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern rustic wood mirror.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Rationalist Mid-Century Modern French Wood Bench, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalist Mid-Century Modern French Wood Bench.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 17.72 in W 43.31 in D 11.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Rustic Basket, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Large Basket.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern French Rattan Basket, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern French rattan basket.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Wood Fruit Bowl, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern wood fruit bowl.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original condition
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mid Century French Modern Lacquered Sunburst Sideboard
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century French Modern Lacquered Sunburst Sideboard. Above average vintage condition and
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Maple, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Large Rationalist Wood Bench, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern large Rationalist wood bench.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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Wood
No Reserve
H 32.88 in W 98.43 in D 17.52 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Faux Crocodile Side or Telephone Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
anywhere you need a place for a lamp, plant, phone (think back...), beverage, sculpture, or mini-bar. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood High Stool, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood High Stool, by unknown designer.
Embrace the timeless style
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 28.35 in W 16.74 in D 14.97 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Teak Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Teak Sofa. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Sofa
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Colorado Sofa. Above average vintage condition and
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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Mid Century Modern Phones For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of mid century modern phones for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century modern phones was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 444 antique and vintage mid century modern phones at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 938 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of mid century modern phones available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern phones made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Cassina, Charlotte Perriand and Joe Colombo each produced beautiful mid century modern phones that are worth considering.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Phones?
Prices for mid century modern phones can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern phones begin at $50 and can go as high as $59,465, while the average can fetch as much as $4,187.
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 Phones
- 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 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.
- 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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