Pair of Square Mid-Century Modern Stools, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout the mid-20th century, European cabinetmakers continued to draw on traditional woodworking techniques while embracing the cleaner silhouettes associated with modern design.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Center table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s Solid rectangular wood coffee table with nested glass top.
Glass, Wood
European Mid-Century Modern "Oyster" Chairs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The rounded shapes enhanced by the light upholstery and the polished wood are paired with tapered legs that provide the design with a modern, mid-century edge.
Fabric, Wood
1970s Mid Century Faux Burl Wood Dining Room Set of 7
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This 1970s dining set is a striking example of American mid-century design, combining timeless style with thoughtful functionality. The set features a solid wooden dining table with ...
Wood
Mid-Century Checkered Wood Shelf with Spindle Legs, 1960s–70s
Located in La Mesa, CA
Likely from the 1960s–70s, this piece blends mid-century modern craftsmanship with early Postmodern influences.
Wood
$5,690 / item
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
A stunning expression of mid-century modern craftsmanship, this executive desk is handcrafted from solid, sustainably sourced wood.
Wood, Teak
Lull No15 Solid Wood Artistic Feature – NONO’s Decorative Object for Modern Home
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No15 Solid Wood Artistic Feature – NONO’s Decorative Object for Modern Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, roun...
Hardwood
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design.
Fabric, Wood
George Nelson styled Slat Wood / Glass Mid Century Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid maple slat wood coffee table which is heavy and well constructed having two drawers to each end . The table is topped with glass , lower storage and the drawer backs are in a...
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Hardwood, Brazil, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Whitstable, GB
A pair of beautiful solid wood armchairs designed and manufactured by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, São Paulo, 1960s. The design is inspired on a chair design by Finn Juhl. Solid wood s...
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Temde Rise & Fall Sisal & Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking Mid-Century Modern rise-and-fall (pull-down) pendant lamp produced by Temde Leuchten during the 1960s.
Rope, Plastic, Wood
Maxwell Royal High Back Maple Wood Mid Century Edward Wormley Style Arm Chair
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maxwell Royal High Back Maple Wood Mid Century Edward Wormley Style Arm Chair. Item features a solid maple high back, sleek sculptural form. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 50"...
Maple
Mid-20th Century Leather and Wood Coffee Table, Circa 1960, France
Located in Beirut, LB
This coffee table embodies the clean lines and material integrity synonymous with classic design from the Mid-20th Century. The table is meticulously crafted from rich hardwood prize...
Leather, Wood
Restored Mid-Century Sofa, by Miroslav Navrátil, Lacquered Wood, Czech, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designer: Miroslav Navrátil This design convertible sofa, which bears the unmistakable signature of the prominent Czechoslovak designer Miroslav Navrátil, was designed and manufactu...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Modern Aire" Walnut Framed Wall Mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage Mid-Century Modern wall mirror is from the "Modern Aire" line and features a warm walnut-tone frame with clean,simple lines characteristic of mid-century American design.
Walnut
Mid Century Franklin Shockey Sculptured Pine Wood Storage Bed Headboard
By Franklin Shockey Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Franklin Shockey full size sculpted pine wood storage bed headboard.
Pine
Majestic Mid-Century Modern Eagle Table Lamp, Italian
Located in Antwerp, BE
Majestic Mid-Century Modern Eagle Table Lamp, Italian Hollywood Regency Eagle Bronze Lamp. 60s and 70s lamp in solid silvered bronze in empire style representing an eagle with outst...
Bronze, Chrome
Vintage Burnt Orange Woven Barrel Back Armchair, Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Vintage mid-century modern barrel back armchair in burnt orange woven upholstery.
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Wood & Upholstery Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely vintage mid century modern arm chair was designed by T.H.
Upholstery, Wood
$399Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage barrel-back Mid-Century Modern club chair for sale. Very solidly built, and very comfortable.
Wood
$168Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Slatted Magazine Basket Scandinavian Style
Located in San Carlos, CA
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal wear consistent with age and use. Solid and sturdy construction, rich patina. Style: Mid-Century Modern / Danish Modern Materials...
Wood
$1,854Sale Price / set|41% Off
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chair, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The chairs are a perfect reflection of the Danish Mid-Century Modern era and will correspond with many arrangements.
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Floating Form Desk Arm Chair by Farquharson Gifford
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Floating Form Desk Arm Chair by Farquharson Gifford.
Walnut
Mid-Century Wood Tanker Desk, Refurbished in Black with Brushed Steel
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1940's style pontoon-leg tanker desk. Hidden shelved cabinet on right side, 3 additional storage and organizational drawers on the left side, writing extension, and center ke...
Steel
Solid Wood Hand Carved Italian Fish Sculpture
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
solid hand carved fish sculpture circa 1950's made in Italy excellent condition great and unique piece reatins label.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Three Globe Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Three frosted white globes hang from a solid wood board. Measures: Each globe 11" H x 7" W. Clean, original, working condition.
Glass, Wood
Mid-Cenury Modern Secretary Cabinet, Fully Adjustable, Teak, Zebra Wood - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Secretary cabinet with shelves, two solid teak blocks with teak veneer and blackened steel, fully adjustable, zebra wood inside, shellac finishing. Polished brass hardware. Italy ...
Brass, Steel
Danish Mid-Century Nut Wood Armchair, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Strongly influenced by the functional forms of the Bauhaus school in Germany, Danish designers have led the way in furniture design. Taking advantage of new industrial technologies, ...
Fabric, Wood
Period Mid-Century Modern French Chiffonier, Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Chiffonier from the mid-century modern period in France. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily cherry wood.
Brass
Bench by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This slatted jacarandá bench from the 1950s distills the essence of Brazilian modernism—clarity of form, integrity of material, and a deep respect for craftsmanship. Its horizontal r...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Solid Teak Table Lamp with Natural-Fiber Botanical Shade, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A distinctive Mid-Century Modern table lamp from the 1960s, combining a tall, sculptural base in solid teak with an unusual handcrafted botanical shade. The tapered conical base hig...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Turned Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Waxahachie, TX
A striking mid-century modern sculptural floor lamp featuring an exceptionally hand-turned solid teak body.
Teak
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Tripod STOOL, France 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in PARIS, FR
One single tripod stool, Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, solid and architectural tripod structure in solid elm, 3 smoothly shaped high legs, a small but mass...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Beige Diamond Back Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Beige Diamond Back Walnut Lounge Chair.
Fabric, Walnut
Italian mid-century modern wooden chairs with burgundy sky, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden chairs with burgundy sky, 1940s Set of six chairs with solid wood frames and padded seats.
Faux Leather, Wood
Group of 3 Solid Wood Bankers or Library Chairs Early 20th Century
By Johnson Chair Company, Gunlocke
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Group of Three Early 20th Century American Institutional Library Chairs A rare and cohesive group of three early 20th century American institutional library chairs, distinguished by...
Hardwood
Vintage Edward Wormley Style Mid Century Modern High Back Maple Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern High Back Maple Arm Chair Attributed to Edward Wormley.
Maple
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand indochine armchair Manufactured by Cassina in Italy This swivel armchair is a re-working of the LC7, whose frame was in tubular metal, and was the work of Char...
Wood
$1,250 / item
11 French 1960s Solid and Laminated Wood Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Eleven French mid-century solid and laminated wood chairs with metal details. Price is per chair.
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-century Black Wood Chairs 121 Model, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian mid-centuty modern design set of six original dining chairs “121” model designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina from 1965 with solid wood structure and se...
Wood
1970 Solid Wood Ashtray France Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970 solid wood ashtray, vide poche, decorative object. Brown Color.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser with Chrome Hardware
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern four drawer highboy dresser features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, four dovetailed drawers with a variety of hardware, and tall t...
Chrome
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs with Spindle Arms, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rare mid-century modern arm chairs with spring rocking action.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of Nightstands or End Tables
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair of Nightstands Elevate your bedroom with this exquisite pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern nightstands.
Wood
1960s Czechoslovak Mid-Century Solid Oak Nesting Tables, Set of Three
Located in Praha, CZ
A sculptural set of three Mid-Century Modern nesting tables, produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s and crafted entirely from solid oak.
Oak
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair Manufactured by Cassina in Italy This swivel armchair is a re-working of the LC7, whose frame was in tubular metal, and was the work of Char...
Wood
Interior Form Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood & Glass Side Tables - 3 Pcs
By Interior Form Furniture Limited
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood & Glass Side Tables by Interior Form - 3 Pc Set.
Glass, Rosewood
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair Manufactured by Cassina in Italy This swivel armchair is a re-working of the LC7, whose frame was in tubular metal, and was the work of Char...
Wood
$13,743 / set
4 modernist solid wood armchairs from the 1940s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of four French modernist armchairs from the 1940s. Solid palm wood frames. Simple and elegant design; the armchairs are quite heavy. Very good vintage condition, with slight sign...
Wood
Set of 3 Solid Walnut Stools - Early to mid 20th century Swiss design
Located in Bern, BE
Beautiful set of three identical vintage handcrafted wooden stools with a timeless early to mid 20th century Swiss design. Made from solid walnut with a smooth, rounded seat and tap...
Wood, Walnut
Period Mid-Century Modern Chest, Vintage French, 1960s
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from period mid-century modern France made of solid wood construction, primarily rosewood.
Rosewood
Marc Berge Grosfeld House Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Full Length Mirror
By Grosfeld House
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marc Berge for Grosfeld House Walnut Frame Lighted Mid Century Danish Modern Full Length Dressing Mirror.
Glass, Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair Manufactured by Cassina in Italy This swivel armchair is a re-working of the LC7, whose frame was in tubular metal, and was the work of Charlot...
Wood
Set of 3 Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Bookcases
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional set of three vintage mid century Swedish modern rosewood bookcases was made in Sweden circa 1960.
Wood, Rosewood
Charlotte Perriand Style Coffee Table, Wood, French Design, Mid-century, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in PARIS, FR
TRAVAIL FRANÇAIS dans le goût de charlotte perriand Table basse France, XXème s. Bois H : 38 cm / L : 210 cm / P : 60 cm Excellent état général. Quelques traces liées au temps et à l...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Walnut & Brass American of Martinsville End Tables - a Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut & Brass American of Martinsville End Tables.
Brass
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Møbel Vintage Mid Century Solid Teak Sideboard
Located in Nottingham, GB
This stunning mid-century sideboard, attributed to celebrated Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen, showcases the timeless elegance of Scandinavian modern design. Expertly crafted in r...
Wood
Rustic European Solid Wood Table, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
What was once a drinking trough for animals, is reimagined as a decorative item that can be placed in an interior in need of a rustic touch. This console table is a charming piece wi...
Wood
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Style Solid Wood Lounge Chair - Reupholstered!
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Add timeless mid-century charm to your home with this beautiful Vintage Heywood Wakefield Style Solid Wood Lounge Chair!
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Lane 1st Edition Mid Century Modern 6-Drawer Dresser
Located in Seattle, WA
A striking example of American Mid Century Modern design, this vintage six-drawer dresser by Lane Furniture of Altavista, Virginia is from the company's highly regarded 1st Edition ...
Wood
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.
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