1960’s Mid-Century Modern room divider / wall unit by Schrieber
Located in London, GB
other famous names. This room divider shelf unit is typical of the Schreiber look, Danish style
Formica, Beech
1950s Italian Teak and Black-Lacquered Room Divider with Diamond-Patterned Doors
By Gianfranco Frattini, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant and rare 1950s Italian mid-century modern room divider and freestanding bookcase crafted in
Brass
Mid-Century Style Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
A Mid-Century style Two-panel Room Divider. All individual arms can be moved to different positions
Wood
French Mid-Century Modern Folding Room Divider (Paravent), 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
A striking and sculptural French mid-century modern folding room divider, also known as paravent
Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquered Room Divider, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquered Room Divider, Italy, 1960s Per panel D: 3 cm ( 1.18") H
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Folding Four-Panel Geometric Room Divider in Teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century modern four-panel geometric room divider crafted in warm teak, offering both style
Teak
Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Folding Geometric Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegance and versatility of mid-century modern design while adding function and sculptural presence to any
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Large Painted Screen Room Divider
Located in Kensington, MD
and white. The image has quite a bit of movement to it and will add excitement to your MCM room.
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Birchwood Room Divider - Vintage Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish room divider made of hand crafted polished
Metal, Chrome
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider This room divider measures: 54 wide x 17 deep x
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Four Panel Painted Room Divider, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern four panel painted and gilt wood fantasy room divider. C 1950
Wood
Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Architectural Room Divider's with planter boxes.. Salvaged from an
Steel
Mid-Century Three-Panel Room Divider with Bamboo Detailing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
aesthetic, perfect for adding texture and subtle separation to any mid-century or modern interior. The
Wood, Fiberglass
Room divider / Screen, rattan, Scandinavian Modern, Swedish mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful rare room divider in rattan, in the style of Larsson Korgmakare (maker of Josef Frank
Rattan
$6,495 / set
Conant Ball Mid Century Maple Room Divider
By Conant Ball
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Conant ball mid century maple room divider This room divider measures: 52 wide x 21.5 deep x
Maple
Mid Century Modern Geometric Metal Single Panel Screen or Room Divider
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful mid century modern architectural single panel room divider. This sturdy and well made
Metal
$3,675Sale Price|25% Off
Mid-Century Modern 3 Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Decorative folding screen divider of 3 panels, nlaid with solid brass lines
Brass
Danish teak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system , 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase Modular shelf-system , 1960s Dimensions
Metal
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Three-Panel Room Divider - Screen
Located in London, GB
A mid-century Spanish room divider-screen crafted in wrought iron and metal, circa 1950s. This
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Rattan French Riviera Room Screen Paravent Divider, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Authentic rattan screen from the 60s. Very nice work of rattan with its curls and crosses patterns. 3 panels. This screen has been carefully cleaned in the workshop for imme...
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern tall three double wall-panel solid bamboo wood room divider in dark brown finish
Metal
One Mid-Century Modern Tall Solid Bamboo Wood Room Divider Screen Partition
Located in Miami, FL
One Mid-Century Modern tall three wall-panel solid bamboo wood room divider, screen or partition in
Metal
Very Fine Mid Century Modern Teak 4 Panel Decorative Screen Room Divider MINT
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Mid Century Modern Carved Teak or Walnut 4 Panel Decorative Screen Room Divider MINT
Walnut, Teak
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burl Wood Room Divider
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style Mid Century burl wood room divider Room divider with 3 sections; each measures
Burl
Percival Lafer Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Room Divider
By Percival Lafer
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Percival Lafer mid century Brazilian rosewood and leather room divider This room divider
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century French Pine Room Divider with Sunburst Accents, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Pine Room Divider with Sunburst Accents, 1960s This striking mid-century room divider
Pine
Exceptional 1960s Modern Vinyl Cord Room Divider
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s modern vinyl cord room divider. This 3 paneled room divider is made of durable vinyl cord and
Steel
Rattan Room Divider, Starburst Design, Mid Century, MCM, Boho Chic, Backdrop
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
-century modern (MCM) and boho chic style to any bedroom or living room. Use it as a backdrop to divide a
Rattan
Vintage Italian Chinoiserie Room Divider Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful vintage Italian chinoiserie or oriental room divider screen with stitched panels of
Wood
Vintage c1970s Mid Century Painted Canvas 3 Panels Room Divider Screen MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage c1970s Mid Century Painted Canvas 3 Panels Room Divider Screen MINT
Canvas
Mid Century Stunning Pattern Three Panel Bamboo Rattan Room Divider Screen Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century stunning pattern three panel bamboo rattan room divider screen mint.
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Bamboo Wicker Rattan Screen Room Divider, Three-Panel Folder, 1960s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted in France in the 1960s, this stunning rattan or wicker and bamboo three-panel room divider
Metal, Brass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Three Panel Faux Bronze Finish Screen or Room Divider, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Faux patinated bronze finished metal three panel screen or room divider.
Metal
Wooden Hand Painted Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This intricately designed room divider features dark wood construction with hand painted elements
Burlap, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Mirrored Metal Square Patterned Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enhance your space with this stunning Vintage Mirrored Metal Square Patterned Room Divider. This
Mirror
Charlotte Perriand Style Room Divider
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s in great vintage condition. This piece works great as a cabinet or as a room divider
Wood
Tall Vintage Mirrored Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid-century mirrored room divider makes a beautiful impression in any setting. Please confirm item
Mirror
Antique Hand-Carved Ornamental Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite antique room divider crafted in solid wood, featuring intricate hand-carved ornamental
Wood
$22,688
Room Divider by Fred Leyman
By Fred Leyman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Spectacular sculptural room divider by Fred Leyman, custom-made for Majorna Library in Gothenburg
Wrought Iron
$22,688
Room Divider by Fred Leyman
By Fred Leyman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Spectacular sculptural room divider by Fred Leyman, custom-made for Majorna Library in Gothenburg
Wrought Iron
Organic Modern Woven Rattan Sunburst Three Panel Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in West Chester, PA
Fantastic vintage rattan folding screen featuring the coveted sunburst design in a tall and simple frame. Perfect fit with so many different styles. A real chameleon. Acquired from a...
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
1970s Ash Room Divider, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
Wood, Ash
Midcentury Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Dressing Screen or Room Divider
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage 1970s classic room divider in rattan. It features a tri-fold design in bamboo. The
Rattan
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Folding Screen, Room Divider
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Finish -Walnut: Mahogany -Cane -Brass -Minimum wear to cane at the edges -Good vintage condition ...
Brass
Superior Quality Bamboo Bookcase, Room Divider
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superior Quality Bamboo Bookcase, Room Divider This is a mid century Bamboo Bookshelf
Bamboo
Midcentury Modern Woven Pine Wood Folding Screen, 3-Panel Room Divider
Located in Round Top, TX
Handsome pine woven wood Midcentury folding screen 3-panel room divider. It is in wonderful vintage
Metal
Metal Room Divider by Salvatore Messina
By Salvatore Messina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Salvatore Messina, room divider or wall unit, aluminum, Italy, 1960s Salvatore Messina (1916–1982
Aluminum
Vintage Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider with Brass Hardware, Organic Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
patina and natural variations reflect classic bohemian, organic modern, and mid-century–inspired design
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage Room Divider With Floral Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
Three Pane Room Divider , Painted Green on one Side with a Floral Motif on the Other. Edges are
Wood
Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider
Located in Kent, Dover
A French three fold room divider in hand stitched black crocodile skin. The reverse of plain dark
Leather
Mid-Century Light Gray Privacy Screen or Room Divider with 50's Printed Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950's light gray enameled metal frame privacy screen or room divider with original 1950's
Metal
$24,991 / item
Contemporary Room Divider / Screen Totem Sculptures
Located in London, GB
Natasha Dakhli Totems/Room Divider, 2021 Material: Stoneware, white enamel Dimension; H 185 x
Stoneware
French Mid-Century Modern Cerused Oak 4-Panel Folding Screen/Divider
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century Modern Cerused Oak 4-Panel Folding Screen/Divider
Oak
$1,920Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Arthur Umanoff Design Étagère Room Divider
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Las Vegas, NV
RARE and Unique iron, wood and woven faux grass étagère designed by Arthur Umanoff for the Mayan collection by Shaver Howard Furniture CO. and produced in the 1960's. This piece look...
Metal
$6,776Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Room Divider Made of Rio-Palisander by Gilbert Marklund
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Room Divider Rio-Palisander by Gilbert Marklund. This piece is entirely unique
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Purple Wood Gold Brass Italian Screen Divider
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian floor screen composed of four bodies made of lacquered solid wood, with applications in gold brass and clear glass. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 ...
Brass
Rattan Bamboo Folding Screen Room Divider, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
filigree decoration. Manufactured in Spain, 1960s. This rattan folding screen combines Mid-Century Modern
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.