MId-20th Century Indian Block Printed Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-20th century Indian cotton textile bursts with retro personality, hand-woven and hand-block printed in a playful, folksy pattern of elephants, deer, lions, human fi...
Cotton
Charming Animal Needlepoint Pillow Blanks, Lou Gartner Estate
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Animal Needlepoint Pillow Blanks, Lou Gartner Estate. Vintage needle point canvas animal designs by Louis J. Gartner Jr. He was well known in the design world as a Sotheby's...
Textile
Vintage Regency Hermes Printed Silk Throw Pillow
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency throw pillow. Beautiful printed silk fabric in beautiful blues and greens. Custom made in Hermes upholstery fabric. Four pillows available on my Chairish p...
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage Costal Blue Floral Down Throw Pillow
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage Coastal throw pillow. A beautiful printed blue and white floral on a linen cotton upholstery fabric. Down filled insert. Two pillows available on my Chairish page....
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery
$272Sale Price|65% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Woven Textile Framed Abstract Wall Art, circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Medium Size Mid Century Modern Woven Textile Framed Abstract / Folk Wall Art.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Stool Made with Copper, Leather and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
The Cocktail collection is inspired by the homologous drink which consists of a mixture of different drinks. This collection is, in itself, a conglomerate of shapes and materials, an...
Copper
Vintage Japanese Cotton Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Linen, Cotton, Down
$1,560 / set
Pair of Vintage Atomic Age Throw Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
Each pillow is faced with a vintage French cotton textile patterned with a distinctly Mid-Century Modern design, printed with vibrant color and playful shapes suggestive of starburst...
Cotton, Linen
Architectural Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Made Of Bamboo And Textile
Located in Hannover, DE
This architectural pendant lamp is a masterpiece of design, a true work of art. It has a lovely, light feel, like something carried by the wind, like the sails of a proud ship glidin...
Cotton, Bamboo, Textile
Finnish Rya Shag Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Wool, Linen
Mid-Century Modern 3 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units 2 Seats - D 100 x W 250 x H 86 cm 3 Seats - D 100 x W 350 x H 86 cm With Chaise Longue - D 195 x W 350 x H 86 cm Available in other configurations. The S...
Textile, Wood
Vintage Hungarian Rug Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Wool, Linen
Mid-Century Modern Kensington Armchair Made with Iron, Textile and Brass Details
Located in Seroa, PT
The Kensington collection is inspired by the British “Neighbourhood” that gives it its name. The Kensington neighborhood is defined by the architecture of the houses, which is identi...
Iron, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Sofa Made with Lacquer, Velvet and Textile, Handmade
Located in Seroa, PT
The Cocktail collection is inspired by the homologous drink which consists of a mixture of different drinks. This collection is, in itself, a conglomerate of shapes and materials, an...
Textile, Velvet, Lacquer
Vintage Hermès 'Parmi les Fleurs' Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage designer silk scarf. By Hermès. In the Parmi les Fleurs (Amongst the Flowers) pattern. Simply a wonderful scarf! (Purse for display only and not included.) Date: ...
Silk
Vintage Tropical Parrot Embroidered Pillow
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mid century modern tropical parrot pillow with fringes..
Cotton
King Mid-Century Modern Voilier Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units MATTRESS (200x200 / 180x200 / 160x200) W 216 / 196 / 176 x D 247 x H 115 cm The Voilier collection is inspired by the luxury and refinement of yachts and sailbo...
Textile
Double Mid-Century Modern Voilier Bed made with textile Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units MATTRESS (200x200 / 180x200 / 160x200) W 216 / 196 / 176 x D 247 x H 115 cm The Voilier collection is inspired by the luxury and refinement of yachts and sailbo...
Textile
Queen Mid-Century Modern Voilier Bed made with textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units MATTRESS (200x200 / 180x200 / 160x200) W 216 / 196 / 176 x D 247 x H 115 cm The Voilier collection is inspired by the luxury and refinement of yachts and sailbo...
Textile
$3,428Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Julie Stool, Brass and Bouclé Textile Handmade in Portugal
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Julie Andrews, an enchanting icon of the stage and screen, has captivated audiences worldwide with her incomparable talent, grace, and versatility. Renowned for her crystalline voice...
Brass
Vintage First‑Line Jonathan Adler Honeycomb Hexagon Geometric Pillow Euro Sham
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Infused with crisp geometric elegance, this 24‑inch decorative pillow features a refined honeycomb hexagon pattern framed by a beautifully tailored teal covered trim. Offered as a si...
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Brown Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A small pillow made with a brown Turkish Mohair rug. Measures: 15" x 16".
Mohair, Foam
Unique Pair of Cushions with Floral Cotton Velvet Fabric, Spain
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of unique cushions with floral cotton velvet fabric, Spain. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or ...
Cotton
Tangerine Geometric Decorative Throw Pillow, USA Made
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Tangerine Geometric Decorative Throw Pillow, USA Made Add a bold Mid-Century Modern accent to your interior with this decorative tangerine and ivory throw pillow. Crafted in the USA...
Silk
$159Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug. Measures: 15'' x 22''.
Mohair, Foam
Italian Textured Velvet Bedspread with Oversized Embroidered Medallion 1970
Located in Palermo, PA
Crafted from richly textured eggshell colored cotton with silk velvet appliqué, the bedspread features a beautifully tactile surface with a softly puckered weave that adds character....
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Black Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug. Measures: 15'' x 23'.
Mohair, Foam
Large Italian Sculptural Cotton Bedspread with Raised Geometric Floral Motif, ci
Located in Palermo, PA
A striking Italian bedspread dating to the early 1970s, celebrated for its sculptural texture, generous proportions and understated elegance. Woven from a substantial yet beautifull...
Cotton
$59 / item
Black Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug. Measures: 15” x 15”.
Mohair, Foam
1950 Uzbek Metallic Art Deco Pillow 11x8
Located in Los Angeles, US
1950 Uzbek Metallic Art Deco Pillow, 11"x8"—a striking fusion of traditional Uzbek craftsmanship and bold Art Deco design. Featuring metallic threads and geometric patterns, this pil...
Wool, Cotton
Italian Floral Cotton Bedspread with Pom-Pom Trim, circa 1970
Located in Palermo, PA
A wonderfully expressive Italian bedspread from the 1970s, featuring a vibrant floral print in soft shades of blue, violet, brown and ochre against an ivory ground. Crafted from a c...
Cotton, Polyester
Italian Pink and Coral Floral Brocade Bedspread with Fringe 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
A beautiful Italian bedspread from the 1970s, woven in an elegant floral brocade textile, likely composed of cotton with a wool blend. The richly textured weave gives the piece a won...
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Style 2 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units 2 Seats - D 100 x W 250 x H 86 cm 3 Seats - D 100 x W 350 x H 86 cm With Chaise Longue - D 195 x W 350 x H 86 cm Available in other configurations. The Sublime co...
Textile, Wood
Vintage Possibly Southwestern Wool Kilim Pillow with Geometric Pattern.
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage possibly wool pillow features a striking Southwestern-style kilim textile, handwoven with a bold geometric motif in shades of taupe, rust red, denim blue, and turquoise....
Wool
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needlework 14" x 10" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
1850 English Needlework 14 x 10" unveils a captivating glimpse into the delicate artistry of 19th-century England. Measuring 14 by 10 inches, this exquisite needlework piece is a tes...
Wool, Cotton
Italian Reversible Geometric Woven Bedspread, circa 1970
Located in Palermo, PA
A striking Italian bedspread from the 1970s, featuring a bold geometric design in warm shades of beige, camel and chocolate brown. Woven from a substantial, richly textured fabric, ...
Cotton, Linen
Vintage Blue and White Stripe Satin Scarf Pillow with Down Fill, 2 Available
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage satin scarf turned down filled lumbar pillow. This beautiful nautical motif scarf was found at the estate of a well-known Oklahoma woman. Her home was filled with fine furn...
Fabric, Down
$404Sale Price / item|32% Off
Custom Natural Shearling Sheep Lumbar Pillow
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful custom made real shearling sheep lumbar pillow in oatmeal natural color Size: 14" x 20" Backside is 100% pure belgian linen with hidden zipper closure Overlocked edge seams...
Sheepskin, Linen
Italian Floral Cotton Silk Velvet Bedspread with Original Bed Skirt, circa 1970
Located in Palermo, PA
An exceptional Italian bedspread dating to the early 1970s, distinguished by its luxurious materials, generous proportions and remarkable craftsmanship. Crafted in sumptuous cotton ...
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Tailored Luxury Rectangular Throw Pillow, Cotton Wool, Blue, 1990s
Located in Dallas, TX
Dimensions: 20ʺW × 5ʺD × 16ʺH Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Traditional, Tribal Pattern: Geometric Period: 1990s Materials: Cotton, Wool Condition: Mint Condition, No Imperfection...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Ikat 1850 Antique Pillow 19" x 8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Make a statement with this exquisite 1850 Ikat pillow, featuring a rare and vibrant design inspired by traditional handwoven textiles. The bold interplay of patterns and textures cre...
Wool, Cotton
Italian Lotus Pattern Silk Velvet and Metallic Woven Bedcover 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
An exceptional Italian bedcover dating from the 1970s, crafted from luxurious silk velvet with an elegant lotus flower pattern. The velvet is layered over a shimmering woven cotton g...
Metal
Marni Leather Boots, 1960's Style Design, Made in Italy, Brown, Beige & Khaki
By Marni
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality hand made boots by Marni. Never used. C 2010. Beautiful leather in different brown tones, beige and khaki colors. Zipper on the inside of each booth. Low leather heel...
Leather
Art Deco Geometric Light Beige Flatweave Carpet "Honaz" by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
The narrow vertical striations and precise weaving technique add a sense of depth and refinement to the textile. Handwoven in India, this kilim is not only a work of contemporary ar...
Wool
Italian Decorative Pillow in Brown Leather with Chenille Trim, 1990s
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1990s vintage Italian decorative pillow exemplifies refined European craftsmanship and timeless material sophistication. Upholstered in rich chocolate brown leather, the pillow ...
Other
$275 / item
Handwoven Merino Wool Pillow Cover 20" x 20"
Located in Conshohocken, PA
An elevated accent piece crafted with extra weft weaving, this cushion cover celebrates traditional textile artistry through subtle pattern and tactile detail. Sku: CC38 Dry clean o...
Wool
$625 / item
Pillow ”Leopardo” by Luigi Bevilacqua
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pillow ”Leopardo” in Verde (green) This exquisite woven velvet pillow, featuring a leopard motif and elegant piping, was originally designed by Luigi Bevilacqua in the 1920s and bri...
Cotton, Velvet
$625 / item
Pillow ”Leopardo” by Luigi Bevilacqua
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pillow ”Leopardo” in old pink This exquisite woven velvet pillow, featuring a leopard motif and elegant piping, was originally designed by Luigi Bevilacqua in the 1920s and brings t...
Cotton, Velvet
Hans J. Wegner CU CH24 Cushion for the Wishbone Chair Loke 7748 for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in New York, NY
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950....
Leather
Hans J. Wegner CU CH24 Cushion for the Wishbone Chair Loke 7150 for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950....
Leather
Hans J. Wegner CU CH24 Cushion for the Wishbone Chair Loke 7050 for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950....
Leather
Mink Fur Scarf by Area ID, Black and White, 1960s Style, New Design, New Fur
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful new mink scarf in a 1960s style, deigned by Area ID.
Fur
Pillow, 'Nejlikan Röd', in Wool by Barbro Nilsson, 1950
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pillow, 'Nejlikan Röd', in Wool by Barbro Nilsson, 1950 Additional Information: Material: Wool Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Pillow Produced by Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB in Swed...
Wool
1856 English Needlework 16" x 11" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Transport your space to a bygone era with our Victorian Reverie: 1856 English Needlework Pillow, measuring 16" x 11". This exquisite pillow is a tribute to the refined artistry of th...
Wool, Cotton
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
1854 English Needlework 17" x 9" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Immerse yourself in the whispers of Victorian elegance with our 1854 English Needlework Pillow, measuring 17" x 9". This captivating pillow is a testament to the refined artistry of ...
Wool, Cotton
1950s Vintage Penny's All Wool Blanket Pendleton Style
By Pendleton Woolen Mills
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage All Wool Blanket JC Penney's after Pendleton Off white, red, yellow and blue Retains original label. 72 x 88 Preowned original condition Refer to images
Wool
1950s Vintage All Wool Blanket Off White Center Blue Stripe Pendleton Style MCM
By Pendleton Woolen Mills
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Old Wool Blanket off white with blue line stripe 68 w x 92 Preowned original condition Refer to images
Wool
Ikat 1850 Antique pillow 18" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
This bold 1850 Ikat pillow showcases heritage weaving techniques, featuring a mesmerizing pattern in earthy and vibrant tones. The striking design highlights traditional craftsmanshi...
Wool, Cotton
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needlework 12" x 12" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Experience the timeless allure of the Victorian era with our meticulously crafted 1850 English Needlework Pillow. Measuring 12" x 12", this exquisite piece captures the essence of 19...
Wool, Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Josef Frank Curtains 3 ft 10 in x 8 ft 10 in
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Vintage Pair of Primavera Curtains Cotton Textile by Josef Frank, Country of origin: Scandinavia, Circa date: Vintage
Cotton
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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Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
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Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.