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Mid-Century Modern Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage expanding dining table includes a set of 6 elegant chairs to make a stylish statement
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Dining Room Set, Walnut Wood Invitation
By Broyhill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern ten-piece walnut wood dining room set by Broyhill Premier Invitation
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
1970s Mastercraft Sculptural Brass Wood Smoke Hexagonal Dining Table, Set of 5
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
environment.
Showcasing some of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 8 Piece Dining Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 8 Piece Dining Set
The Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 8
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern FOLDING DINING SET / Game Table Set by Stakmore
By Stakmore Company
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid century Modern foldable / collapsable dining set / game table set by Stakmore. Both the table
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Mid century italian dining set, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant italian mid century dining set consisting of an extendable wooden dining table and 6 black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Set Styled After Clifford Pascoe, C. 1960s
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Dining Set in the style of Clifford Pascoe, c. 1960s. This unique set is
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Six Chair Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely sized vintage dining table comes matched with a set of six vintage dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-century Dining Room Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century dining table and six chairs. Chrome srtucture and formica. Table is extendable
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Dining set by Schreiber Furniture - 1960’s mid century modern
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Furniture Centre shops throughout UK.
This dining set is typical of the Schreiber style. Their trademark
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Formica, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Folding Dining Set by Hyllinge Møble, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern folding dining set by Hyllinge Møble, Denmark, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sideboards Table Chairs Sets by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Description: Mid-Century modern dining room sets by Paolo Buffa (La Permanente Mobili Cantu
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 37.01 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
1960s Mid Century Sculptural Extendable Oval Dining Set
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
any environment.
Showcasing some of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid century modern teak dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle, circa 1960s
By Frem Røjle
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern teak dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle, circa 1960s. The iconic “Roundette
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Eva Dining Room Set, Maple, Black Lacquer
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Eva Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
H 29.5 in W 67.5 in D 46 in
Mid Century Modern Dining Set in the Style of Rajmund Halas, Italy 1960 's
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Dining Set designed in the Style of Halas. Manufactured in Italy in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Chic Mid-Century White Lacquered Armchairs & Dining Table Set, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your interior with this exquisite mid-century dining set featuring two white lacquered
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
H 27.37 in W 39.57 in D 23.63 in
Melchiorre Bega, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Dining Chairs, Table, Black Lacquer
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Stamford, CT
Melchiorre Bega, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Eight Dining Chairs and Dining Table, Black Wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29 in W 63 in D 44.5 in
Set of 4 pcs. Italian Mid-century Giorgetti Dining Chairs from 1980's
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century Giorgetti set of 4 pcs. dining chairs.
The chairs are created in black painted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in
Incredible Midcentury Modern Crafted Dining Room Set
By Marc van Rampelberg, Wendell Castle, George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Spectacular and unique dining set
Marc van Rampelberg
born in Belgium 1949
Oval dining table and
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Lovely Set of 4 Vintage Carved Rope Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Century Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 4 vintage carved rope dining chairs with original leather upholstery. We love the
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury modern dining set, Italy 1960 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury modern dining set made of six iron and faux leather chairs and a big wood and iron table
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Dining Room Set by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, 1950s, wood
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Rare dining set with table, bench and 2 chairs.
Dinning room set By Ilmari Tapio vaara, designed
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Bespoke Italian Carved Wood and Red Leather Card Table Set
By Wendell Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Insanely conceived and executed 1980's Italian carved elm table and 6 chair set. The drum shaped
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Dining Room Sets Teak Wood Brass Italian Design Extendable Table
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury dining room sets teak wood brass Italian design extendable table
Table cm. 80 x 90
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
1960’s mid century Formica dining table and dining chairs by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Furniture Centre shops throughout UK.
This extending dining table and chairs set is typical of the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Formica, Beech
H 29.14 in W 55.91 in D 53.94 in
1960’s mid century G Plan dining table with 6 matching dining chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
probably where the design of this set originated.
We can re-upholster the dining chairs, and happy to
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
H 29.14 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Umberto Mascagni Chinoiserie Mid Century Dining Table & Six Chairs
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Norwich, GB
A unique mid-century Italian chinoiserie dining table and six dining chairs, designed by Umberto
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid-Century Modern Table/Chairs 5pc Set
By Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co.
Located in Thiensville, WI
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid-Century Modern table & chairs 5pc set
• As designed by
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
H 29 in W 44 in D 32 in
Restored Rattan Square Koa Wood Dining Table with Stacked Rattan Chairs Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-strand legs and a set of four stacked strand rattan chairs.
Restored Mid-Century era four-person rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
H 30 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Teak Dining Table and Chairs Set by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, 1950s
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
with a triangular seat upholstered in black new natural leather. The woods items have been cleaned from
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.14 in W 41.74 in D 41.74 in
1960s Danish Teak Dining Set, Set of 5
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, dining set you could hope to find. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Elizabeth Dining Table Oak Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Elizabeth dining table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With a
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass
H 29.93 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Witco Rustic Carved Wood Conquistador Dining Set with Red Fur Chairs
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Fabulous complete Witco Tiki dining set with four red velvet chairs and expanding dining table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 59.5 in W 28.25 in D 23.75 in
Lovely Dining Set, Four Chairs and a Dining Room Table
Located in New York, NY
This set includes a dining room table that includes an attachment. The table is approximately 53
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Italian Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Rosewood Dining set, Osvaldo Borsani 1950
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Rosewood Dining set, Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly worked and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly worked and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Artona 'Africa' dining set by Tobia Scarpa in walnut wood and leather, Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona dining table with 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 70.08 in D 66.15 in
5 pc Mid Century Dinette Set by Viko Baumritter c 1950’s
By Viko Baumritter
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century dinette set including four chairs and a dining table.
This set was designed by Viko
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly shaped wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
CraftAssociates Dining Table, Modern Oak Dining Table, Barricas Collection
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: Oak
Yardage
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
H 30.25 in W 36 in D 90 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern 1960s Mastercraft Solid Wood Dining Chairs Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless beauty of mid-century modern design with our exquisite set of eight
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer, Foam, Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Dining Set Leonardo Fiori, Teak Wood and Metal, Prod I.S.A., Italy, 1950
By I.S.A. Italy, Leonardo Fiori
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Stunning dining set by Leomardo Fiori in teak wood and metal, pro ISA Italy 1950, composed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 55.12 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern "George Jetson" style Bent Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Futuristic style Dining Chairs. Bent wood and sabot caps on legs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rare Carabou Dining Set in Rattan and Cherry Wood, 1991
By Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in New York, NY
Tito Agnoli for Pierantonio Bonacina rare exquisite Carabou dining set consisting of a round cherry
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1990s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Century Furniture Traditional Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture traditional dining chairs - Set of 8
Each chair measures: 25 wide x 23 deep x
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Rattan Glass Dining Set, Set of 7
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
environment.
Showcasing some of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Brass Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 8 dining chairs, with greatly shaped wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Dining Set with T-Chairs by Katavolos, Kelley & Littell and Tulip Dining Table
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Knoll, Laverne International, Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ultimate mid-century modern ensemble: the T-chairs by Katavolos, Kelley, and Littell
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in Dm 52.96 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Sculptural Craft Rustic Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Conant Ball
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern solid wood sculptural Craft rustic dining chairs. Early American style
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Table with Set of Six French Dining Chairs
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi dining table with set of
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak, Straw, Ash
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.71 in
1950s Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Combed Dining Set Modernism, 9 Piece Set
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Monrovia, CA
Paul Frankl combed wood dining set with matching buffet and 6 original matching dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Rare 1939 Samuel Marx Dining Room Set by Quigley
By Marx Samuel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This original dining set includes a dining table produced by Samuel Marx for the Quigley Company
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern dining chairs set of 4.
Dimensions 22 W ; 36 H ; 19 D
Seat height 18
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dining Room Set Dining Table with Chairs by Arne Vodder by Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
lot of visitors.
Very nice round to oval dining table designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern curved back dining chairs upholstered in black faux leather.
Crafted of solid
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs
Above average vintage condition and structurally
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Ash Solid Wood Anvil Brown Dining Table
Located in Naperville, IL
unique yet simple design offers tones of sophistication while impressing the mid modern century style
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Ash
Dining Room Set in Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lent of the table close is 53 and open is 70.5 with Butterfly mechanism extension the chairs are regular dimension. Butterfly mechanism extension is functional
Super Legerra chair...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Cane, Wood
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Mid Century Modern Wood Dining Set For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern wood dining set for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every mid century modern wood dining set was constructed with great care. There are 2373 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern wood dining set you’re looking for, while we also have 43 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern wood dining set, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern wood dining set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Cassina, Antonín Šuman and Paul McCobb each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern wood dining set that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Wood Dining Set?
The average selling price for a mid century modern wood dining set at 1stDibs is $3,084, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $90,000 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 Wood Dining Set
- 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.
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