$175 / item
Handwoven Merino Wool Pillow Cover 20" x 20"
Located in Conshohocken, PA
Woven using the extra weft technique, this Merino wool cushion cover features rich texture and artisanal character, ideal for curated layered interiors. Sku: CC-37 Dry clean only. D...
Wool
$200 / item
Handwoven Merino Wool Pillow Cover 20" x 20"
Located in Conshohocken, PA
Woven using the extra weft technique, this Merino wool cushion cover features rich texture and artisanal character, ideal for curated layered interiors. Sku: CC-36Dry clean only. Do...
Wool
Artisan Crafted Geometric Lattice Pillows in Natural Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom pair of lumber pillows crafted in a natural woven linen featuring a hand blocked geometric lattice motif. The tonal taupe pattern on the flax ground create a soft organic te...
Cotton, Linen
$665 / set
Knoll Oyster Velvet Pillow
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of luxury to your home with our down-filled throw pillow. Fashioned in black velvet and delicately trimmed with oyster velvet detailing, it's the perfect statement for an...
Velvet, Down
$700 / item
Pillow ”Giardano Fresie” by Luigi Bevilacqua
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pillow ”Giardano Fresie” by Luigi Bevilacqua This luxurious silk and velvet pillow by Luigi Bevilacqua with the company’s famous lion symbol. Decorated with a pom pom braid in silk....
Silk, Velvet
Checked Vintage Scandinavian fabric Pillow in Cream and Beige 60x60 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Checked pillow BOBO made from vintage Scandinavian fabric in Beige and Cream colors. Size 60x60cm Every pillow is unique. Handmade in Sweden. Composition front: Vintage, unknown....
Natural Fiber, Down
$725 / item
Pillow ”Leopardo” by Luigi Bevilacqua
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pillow ”Leopardo” in Greige This exquisite woven velvet pillow, featuring a leopard motif and elegant piping, was originally designed by Luigi Bevilacqua in the 1920s and brings tim...
Cotton, Velvet
$350Sale Price|30% Off
GIVENCHY - PARIS - Men's Neck Tie - Polyester Blend - France - Circa 1960's
By Givenchy
Located in Chatham, ON
GIVENCHY - GENTLEMAN - PARIS - Men's woven pattern neck tie - polyester blend - original label attached - France - circa 1960's. Fair pre-owned condition - one stain (as photographe...
Polyester
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 15"X15'
Located in Los Angeles, US
Explore the timeless charm of English Needlework with our exquisite 15"x15" Pillow. Crafted with precision and adorned with intricate needlework, this pillow seamlessly blends tradit...
Wool, Cotton
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 23"X8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Discover sophistication in every stitch with our English Needlework Pillow, measuring 23"x6". Immerse your living space in timeless charm as this meticulously crafted accent piece co...
Wool, Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Verner Panton "Curve" Curtains 4ft 6in x 5ft 10in
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Danish Verner Panton “Curve” Curtain Pair, Country of Origin: Denmark, Circa Date: Vintage This vintage pair of curtains was designed by famous Danish furniture designer Ver...
Cotton
1852 English Needlework 17" x 12" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Step back in time and adorn your living space with our exquisite "Timeless Tapestry: 1852 English Needlework Pillow." Measuring 17" x 12", this pillow is a testament to the enduring ...
Wool, Cotton
1852 English Needlework 17" x 12" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Embark on a journey through time with our exquisite 1852 English Needlework Pillow, measuring 17" x 12". This captivating pillow is a living testament to the enduring elegance of the...
Wool, Cotton
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needlework 14" x 10" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Indulge in the opulence of a bygone era with our "Victorian Opulence" pillow, skillfully crafted in homage to the exquisite needlework of 1850s England. Measuring 14 x 10 inches, thi...
Wool, Cotton
Pillow ”Lance” in Azzurro by Luigi Bevilacqua
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pillow ”Lance” in Azzurro by Luigi Bevilacqua This gorgeous silk and velvet pillow "Lance" in Azzurro by Luigi Bevilacqua, a luxurious Italian silk weaving company. Finished with 10...
Silk, Velvet, Wool
Contemporary Golden And Brown Cotton And Silk Fringe Tiger Pair Of Pillows
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking pair of contemporary pillows crafted in cotton, featuring a vibrant jungle-inspired print with a tiger motif drawn from traditional exotic textile patterns. The bold composi...
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Feathers
Contemporary Golden And Brown Cotton And Silk Fringe Tiger Pair Of Pillows
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Striking pair of contemporary pillows crafted in cotton, featuring a vibrant jungle-inspired print with a tiger motif drawn from traditional exotic textile patterns. The bold composi...
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Feathers
$750 / item
Pillow ”Fiere Rosso” by Luigi Bevilacqua
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pillow ”Fiere Rosso” by Luigi Bevilacqua This luxurious silk velvet pillow by Luigi Bevilacqua with the company’s famous lion symbol. Finished with 100% handmade wool trimming. Tail...
Cotton, Velvet, Silk
Vintage Ikat 1850 Antique Pillow 17" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
This stunning vintage Ikat pillow, crafted in 1850, boasts a striking geometric design in burnt orange, beige, and teal. The sharp contrasts and rhythmic symmetry make it an eye-catc...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Ikat 1850 Antique Pillow 19" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
This vibrant 1850 Ikat pillow features bold abstract motifs in warm and earthy tones. The traditional pattern, rendered in soft browns and rust, adds a dynamic and energetic flair to...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Ikat 1850 Antique Pillow 17" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Bring an air of rustic charm to your space with this 1850 Ikat pillow. Its geometric patterns and subdued tones lend a unique, understated elegance that complements a wide range of s...
Wool, Cotton
1850 English Needlework Pillow 13x9
Located in Los Angeles, US
1850 English Needlework Pillow, 13"x9"—a fine example of Victorian-era craftsmanship, featuring intricate hand-stitched patterns and rich detailing. This antique pillow brings a touc...
Wool, Cotton
Double-sided silk pillow
By Josef Frank
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful printed linen pillow "Marble" by Svenskt Tenn /Josef Frank.
Linen
"Marble" pillow Svenskt Tennn
By Josef Frank
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful printed linen pillow "Marble" by Svenskt Tenn /Josef Frank.
Linen
$210 / set
Two Vintage Womens Hat Swiss
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Two gorgeous Swiss made vintage hats.
Wool
$71Sale Price / item|40% Off
MCM Style Cotton Broadcloth Fabric w/ Tropical Flower & Leaf Design by Trendtex
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century style cotton woven broadcloth fabric with tropical floral print. This fabric is mint green featuring a beautiful pink, ruby, and emerald flower design and tropical leaf p...
Cotton
$159Sale Price|20% Off
Black Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug. 1'3' x 1'3''
Mohair, Foam
$674Sale Price / set|62% Off
Bob Van Allen Holiday Bow Red & Green Oval Placemat Set of 5 & Napkin Set of 10
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bob Van Allen holiday bow red & green oval placemat set of 5 & napkin set of 10. Bob Van Allen holiday/christmas table linens, includes 5 foam backed place mats measuring approximat...
Foam
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Caramelo by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Black by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Caramelo by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Off White by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Nut-Brown by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Black by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Off White by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Nut-Brown by Bossa Home Collection , 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Nut-Brown by Bossa Home Collection , 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Nut Brown by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Seal Brown by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Green by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Nut-Brown by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Leather
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 12" X 12'
Located in Los Angeles, US
Indulge in elegance with the English Needlework Pillow, sized at 12 x 12. This finely crafted accent piece exudes timeless charm and intricate detailing for a touch of sophistication.
Wool, Cotton
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 15"X 8'
Located in Los Angeles, US
Grace your space with the English Needlework Pillow, a masterpiece measuring 15" x 8". Revel in timeless charm and intricate craftsmanship.
Wool, Cotton
Handwoven Block Geometric Merino Wool Cushion Pillow, Indigo, Blue, Lilac
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Drawing inspiration from the color and pattern found in stain glass work, the Uccle cushion takes its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture. Handwoven...
Wool
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
1853 English Needlework 12" x 18" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Indulge in the refined charm of yesteryear with our Elegance Preserved: 1853 English Needlework Pillow, measuring 12" x 18". This exquisite pillow captures the essence of Victorian c...
Wool, Cotton
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
1853 English Needlework 12" x 18" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Enrich your living space with the timeless allure of our Graceful Heritage: 1853 English Needlework Pillow, measuring 12" x 18". Imbued with the charm of the Victorian era, this exqu...
Wool, Cotton
1850 English Needlework 20" x 9" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Indulge in the regal charm of the past with our stunning 1850 English Needlework Pillow, measuring 20" x 9". This exquisite pillow is a testament to the refined artistry of the Victo...
Wool, Cotton
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
1851 English Needlework 19" x 10" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Uncover the refined beauty of yesteryear with our exquisite 1851 English Needlework Pillow, measuring 19" x 10". This meticulously crafted masterpiece pays homage to the grace and ar...
Wool, Cotton
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needlework 14" x 10" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Immerse yourself in the refined charm of a bygone era with our exquisite 1850 English Needlework Pillow. This 14" x 10" masterpiece showcases the intricate artistry and attention to ...
Wool, Cotton
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needlework 12" x 12" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Immerse yourself in the charm of a bygone era with our "Timeless Elegance" pillow, meticulously crafted using the intricate needlework techniques reminiscent of 1850s English craftsm...
Wool, Cotton
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 19" X 8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Elevate your decor with the English Needlework Pillow, sized at 19" x 8". Immerse your space in timeless charm and exquisite craftsmanship.
Wool, Cotton
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
1850 Florene Halina Pillow 18 X 10
Located in Los Angeles, US
Introduce elegance with the Florene Halina Pillow, measuring 18" x 10". This sophisticated piece showcases timeless design, adding a touch of refined beauty to your decor.
Wool, Cotton
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 24"X7"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Sophisticated Comfort: English Needlework Pillow - 24"x7". Elevate your space with this elegant accent, showcasing intricate needlework for a touch of timeless style and comfort.
Wool, Cotton
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 16"X8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Experience the elegance of 1850 English Needlework with our 16"X8" pillow. Meticulously crafted, this piece brings Victorian charm to your decor, showcasing intricate stitches and ti...
Wool, Cotton
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 16"X7"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Chic Elegance: English Needlework Pillow - 16"x7". Elevate your décor with this stylish accent featuring intricate needlework. Compact and sophisticated, it adds a touch of timeless ...
Wool, Cotton
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 17" X 8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Add classic charm to your space with the English Needlework Pillow, measuring 17" x 8". This intricately crafted piece showcases timeless elegance in every stitch
Wool, Cotton
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 12" X 12'
Located in Los Angeles, US
Discover elegance with the English Needlework Pillow, measuring 12" x 12'. This finely crafted piece adds timeless charm and intricate detailing to your decor
Wool, Cotton
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 20" X 8'
Located in Los Angeles, US
Embrace sophistication with the English Needlework Pillow, sized at 20" x 8'. Elevate your decor with its timeless charm and exquisite craftsmanship.
Wool, Cotton
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 32" X 16'
Located in Los Angeles, US
Experience opulent charm with the English Needlework Pillow, sized at 32" x 16'. This exquisite piece combines grandeur and intricate detailing, making it a captivating addition to y...
Wool, Cotton
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
1850 English Needle Work Pillow - 16" X 16'
Located in Los Angeles, US
Immerse your space in elegance with the English Needlework Pillow, sized at 16" x 16'. This finely crafted accent piece combines intricate needlework and timeless design for a touch ...
Wool, 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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Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
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.
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.