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Mid Century Modern Triangular Beveled Mirrors Pedestal Stand End Table Console
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Triangular Beveled Mirrors Pedestal Stand End Table Console
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Mirror
H 29 in W 16 in D 14 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Triangular Solid Teak Small Bookcase, Vejle, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, triangular, solid teak small bookcase, Vejle, 1960s
Triangular solid
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 25.6 in W 30.32 in D 3.94 in
Canetti Mid Century Modern Triangular Shaped Lamp on Black Semi Circle Base
By Canetti
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Canetti Mid Century Modern Triangular Shaped Lamp features a sleek, geometric design with a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair Of Mid Century Modern Triangular Murano Sconces
By Venini, Seguso, VECA, Vetri, Salviati
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Murano Glass Sconces.
This large pair of vintage Murano glass sconces have a geometric
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Triangular Mini Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Triangular mini corner bookcase, 1970s
Fantastic and very useful triangular corner bookcase, with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Rare 1950's Mid Century Modern Triangular Wedge Shaped Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A rare midcentury triangular mirror. The mirror has a gorgeous minimal style, with a frameless
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Triangular Three-Legged Slumped Glass Coffee Table
By Angelo Cortesi
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an amazing example of glass art in the form of a coffee table with a modern aesthetic. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Modern Triangular Travertine Stone Top Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 16 in W 28.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Triangular Oscar Mirror by Disegno Graffi Home - Italy
By Disegno, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Girona, ES
Teak frame triangular mirror "Oscar for men", stamped Disegno Graffi Home at the back.
Design
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
H 23.63 in W 24.41 in D 1.58 in
Large Space Age Mid Century Modern Triangular Steel Black Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large vintage Mid-Century Modern high quality custom triangular coffee table in the manner of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14 in W 66 in D 54 in
Thonet Triangular Side Table
By Thonet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern triangular side table with white laminate top and black bentwood legs by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Bentwood
Gibbings for Widdicomb Triangular Tapered Dowel Leg Coffee Side Table Mint!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Triangular Tapered Dowel Leg Coffee Side Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
18K Woven Gold Mid-Century Modern Bracelet with Ball Finials
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold bracelet is composed of hand-woven gold panels, separated by triangular bars that are
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Black Italian Metal Coffee, Sofa Table in the Style of Toni Corde
By Toni Cordero
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage late Mid-Century Modern triangular coffee, sofa table with convex sides made of
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 38.25 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in
cFsignature Mid-Century Modern Style Triangular Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cFsignature, limited edition, custom, mid-century modern style stools feature gently sloped
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Maple
Sculptural Triangular Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sculptural walnut triangular coffee table. 3 well carved curved legs hold up a single walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Style Triangular Chrome Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely designed triangular coffee table features a fantastic chrome finish and makes a
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Triangular Shaped Ottoman Bench
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern turquoise triangular shaped ottoman bench. All original, USA, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Chrome Triangular Star Shape Base Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern deco chrome triangular base floor lamp.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century triangular desk with drawers
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-century triangular desk with drawers in an excellent condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Pace Collection Triangular Burled Side Table Mid-Century Modern
By Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent triangular shaped burl side table by Leon Rosen for the Pace Collection. This fine
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Burl
H 26 in W 29.5 in D 15 in
Triangular Chandelier Esperia Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Wood Brass
By Esperia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Triangular chandelier Esperia Mid-Century Modern Italian design wood brass 1950s, plexiglass parts.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Danish Modern Burled Walnut Triangular Side Table Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning danish modern raised lip burled walnut side table. This piece is a bit larger than most
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
1970s Seguso Mid-Century Modern Purple Murano GlassItalian Triangular Ashtray
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Triangular Ashtray is a stylish and functional piece, combining the renowned craftsmanship of Murano glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.15 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Triangular Bowl or Vide Poche
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern bowl or vide poche.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
With 3 points
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20th Century Modern Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.5 in W 6.88 in D 6.88 in
Triangular Module Iron Mid-Century Modern Tables Coffee, Side or End Tables
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of multi-color iron base Formica top nesting or modular tables. Four turquoise top and two black tops. These tables can be stacked as nesting tables or arranged in multiple con...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 15.75 in W 50 in D 24 in
1950s, Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Paintings on Mural Triangular Glass Plates
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. They are very nice Mid-Century Modern wall decorations and in perfect conditions.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass
H 13.39 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in
Karl Springer Style Triangular Stacked Lucite Lamps, Mid-Century Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Large scale Karl Springer style triangular stacked lucite lamp.
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Slats Triangular Base Glass Top Coffee Table Mint
By Hans J. Wegner, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern teak slats triangular base glass top coffee table mint.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 17 in W 47 in D 30 in
Vintage Mid-Century Glass Ashtray Ruby Red Triangular
By Viking Glass Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage modernist mid-century glass ashtray ruby red triangular.
Mid-century glass ashtray circa
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Paul Evans Style Mid-Century Modern Gold Cityscape Triangular End Side Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Graphic Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans style end or side table, circa 1970's. This sculptural
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 29 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Triangular Wall or Ceiling Light by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Aci Castello, IT
mid-century modern design, giving it a geometric allure that instantly draws the eye. Crafted from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 22.05 in W 24.81 in D 5.52 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TB-03-C Triangular Side Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
H 16.54 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TB-03-A Triangular Side Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
H 18.9 in W 34.26 in D 30.32 in
Unique Mid Century Italian Brass Triangular Shaped Low Table
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Italian Design rounded right rectangular shaped table in solid unlacquered brass. Table is shown with its original inset gold colored glass top,. Brass table is joined wi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Cane, Wicker, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
H 48.04 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
H 31.5 in W 11.42 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful mid-century triangular corner bookshelf made in bamboo, rattan and wicker. This lovely
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
H 46.46 in W 18.12 in D 13 in
Pair Mid-Century Triangular Brass Lucite and Glass Side Tables
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of circa 1970’s triangular side tables feature lucite and brass frames
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
2 French Mid-Century Triangular Stools by Pierre Faucheux
By Pierre Faucheux
Located in Long Island City, NY
In stained solid wood with rush seats.
Price is per stool.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Rush
Midcentury Italian Modern Triangular Black Upholstered Footstool
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern triangular footstool, upholstered in plush black velour, standing on 3
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Vermund Larsen Triangular Table
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This unique side table features a triangularly shaped top and shelf supported by sleek powder
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Triangular Italian Coffee Table, By Fratelli Reguitti, Italy 1960s
By (After) Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century coffee table in beech wood. This fantastic object was produced in Italy in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Walnut
H 17.33 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian mid-century triangular stool, oak and leather, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century stool made from solid oak with a triangular seat upholstered in red
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in
Camer Murano glass chandelier Italy mid century Venini hanging triangular shaped
By Camer Glass
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A great pair of cascading long triangular shaped glass crystal pendants on metal armature.
Retailed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
H 19 in W 9 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Bentwood Desk Chair with Triangular Tapered Legs Restyled by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Elevate your workspace with our meticulously restored mid-century modern desk chair, a true
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 19.3 in
Danish Modern Triangular Teak Midcentury Coffee Table
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 62 wide x 30.5 deep x 19.5 tall
Condition: In good original condition with so...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Georg Jensen Mid-Century Sterling Silver Triangular Footed Bowl Model No. 259
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 1970).
With a hand-hammered triangular bowl that tapers to a fluted and graduated pedestal supported
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 4.65 in Dm 5.79 in
French Mid-Century Iron Jean Royere Style Standing Coat Rack w/ Triangular Base
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Royere Style Mid-Century French standing coat rack. This piece has a delicate black iron frame
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 70.25 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century Triangular Golden Oak Dining or Center Table with Thick Rounded Top
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s solid golden oak triangular dining or center table with unique tripod pedestal base. In
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.375 in W 56.25 in D 55.5 in
Dutch Modern Glass and Steel Triangular Wall Sconces
Located in Voorburg, NL
Gorgeous set of Dutch modern triangular wall sconces. With a double layered black and white steel
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Mirror w/ Rounded Triangular Teak Frame & Lower Lip
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horizontal wall mounted mirror with teak frame on the bottom half of the mirror, extending slightly on each side and creating a mini shelf under the mirror. The frame has been lightl...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
H 17.75 in W 32.25 in D 3 in
Pair of Midcentury Italian Modern Triangular Orange Upholstered Footstools
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of midcentury Italian Modern triangular footstools, upholstered in plush orange velour
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Oval Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern-Style oval bar cabinet with a striking sandstone top. The elegant top is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Marble, Metal
Set of 3 Mid Century Triangular Stacking Tables by Frederic Weinberg c 1950's
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Set of three mid century triangular stacking tables, designed by Frederic Weinberg circa 1950's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Composition, Iron
H 16 in W 17 in D 15 in
Triangular Couch Table
Located in Wien, AT
Triangular couch table
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid Century Modern Italian Granite Coffee Table
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Mid Century Modern Italian coffee table is made of granite with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
Mid-Century Modern Teak Angled Side Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Mid-Century Modern teak angled triangular side table with two front drawers. Brass drawer pulls
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous triangular cocktail table makes a simple yet stylish modern addition to any room
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Triangular Chrome Cocktail Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stockton, NJ
Architectural triangular form chrome cocktail table with thick glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
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Mid Century Modern Triangular For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern triangular available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern triangular for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. There are 2364 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern triangular you’re looking for, while we also have 105 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern triangular, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern triangular, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern triangular over the years, but those crafted by Adrian Pearsall, Gio Ponti and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Triangular?
The average selling price for a mid century modern triangular at 1stDibs is $2,388, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $162,500 for the highest priced.
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 Triangular
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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