Cassina Aral Rug, Cotton & Viscose, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, New
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Aral Rug Color Carta Da Zucchero The consummate combination of artisan skills and design, this elegant modern rug portrays technical refinement and contemporary taste. It...
Cotton
Italian Old Embroıdery Pillowcase, mid 20th Century. Italy
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert. -Linen in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Silk
Mid-Century Modern Italian Vintage Silk Scarf Throw Pillow, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian vintage silk scarf throw pillow, 1970s.
Cotton, Silk
Cassina Circus Outdoor Rug, Hand-Loomed Polypropylene, Mid-Century
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Circus Outdoor Rugs The Circus outdoor rugs call to mind the fascinating, fantastical world of the circus and the targets used by the tumblers and acrobats in their shows. ...
Yarn
Antique Framed Ecclesiastical Textile Panel, Baroque Embroidery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A richly detailed framed ecclesiastical textile panel, Continental European, late 17th to early 18th century. Originally part of a church vestment or altar frontal, the piece is work...
Wool, Silk, Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Vintage Souvenir Silk Scarf Throw Pillow, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian vintage souvenir silk scarf throw pillow with cashmere reverse.
Wool, Silk
Vintage Floral Pillows Mid-20th Century with Scalamandré Backing
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming pair of vintage decorative pillows combining mid century floral textile with later Scalamandré fabric on the reverse. The front panels feature a lively floral pattern, lik...
Textile
$473Sale Price / set|24% Off
Set of Three Italian Hand-Woven Acrylic Embrasses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1999 - Set of three large embrasses, perfect for gathering Your curtains on one side in an elegant way. The little one is cm. 75 x 15.
Acrylic
Vintage Flame stitch Pillowcase, Italy mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
-No insert. -Hemp in the back. -Zipper closure. -Dry Cleaning is recommended.
Wool
Italian small armchair, white boucle
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Italian manufacture armchair reupholstered with a white bouclé fabric. Perfect for any kind of space,
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Souvenir Silk Scarf Throw Pillow from 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern vintage souvenir silk scarf throw pillow with cashmere wool back.
Wool, Silk
Rare Italian Vintage Valentino Scarf Cushion Pillow with Linen Black White Gold
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
A Mid-Century Modern design with a black and white striped, geometric pattern and dramatic but subtle curved circles in a flavour of Art Deco style.
Cotton, Linen
1990s Italian Chocolate Brown Leather Accent Pillow with Chenille Cord Trim
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
Italian Pillows Handmade in Dedar Satin Fabric and Velvet
By Dedar
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pillo...
Satin, Velvet
Pair of Pillows Italian Embroidered Silk and Velvet Back
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Refin...
Silk, Velvet
Pair of Pillows Italian Embroidered Silk and Velvet Back
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Refin...
Silk, Velvet
Cassina Circus Outdoor Rugs
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Circus Outdoor Rugs The Circus outdoor rugs call to mind the fascinating, fantastical world of the circus and the targets used by the tumblers and acrobats in their shows. ...
Yarn
$4,679 / item
Cassina Circus Outdoor Rugs
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Circus Outdoor Rugs The Circus outdoor rugs call to mind the fascinating, fantastical world of the circus and the targets used by the tumblers and acrobats in their shows. ...
Yarn
Cassina Circus Outdoor Rug, Hand-Loomed Polypropylene, Modern Design
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Circus Outdoor Rugs The Circus outdoor rugs call to mind the fascinating, fantastical world of the circus and the targets used by the tumblers and acrobats in their shows. ...
Yarn
Vintage Venetian Renaissance Style Brocade Panels, 100% Silk, Italy, C.1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare and grand Venetian Renaissance style silk brocade panels (two panels per length - total of three sets available as one continuous length or sold separately) - opulent woven patt...
Silk
Custom Pillow, Fornasetti "Libreria" Fabric
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a newly created pillow in the “Libreria” pattern; the fabric is dated 1961. This "Libreria" pattern was created by Pierro Fornasetti (1913 -1988) and the fabric was printed ...
Textile, Down, Feathers
$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
$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
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
Pair of Rare Vintage Pucci Scarves with Linen Cushion Pillows
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and...
Cotton, Linen
Marni Leather Boots, 1960's Style Design, Pair of Boots, 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
$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
$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 Pink Psychedelic Velvet Pillow in the style of Pucci
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage Pink Psychedelic Velvet Pillow in the style of Pucci. Vibrant Pink. Black and White abstract patterned design. Soft plush velvet fabric. No label or signature. Also in the s...
Velvet
Contemporary Geometric Print Pillow in Linen and Cotton
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Cushion made with 50% linen and 50% cotton fabric, with a geometric print of manual design finished in black velvet cord and invisible zipper on the back. Every item LA Studio offer...
Fabric, Cotton, Linen
Circular Table Cover 1750s Italian Fabric Embroidered with Blue and Pink Flowers
Located in Milano, MI
Round Embroidered Tablecloth Italian handicraft Del 1700 obtained by splicing together strips of textured fabric, giving a continuity to the composition of a damask pattern made of r...
Silver
Italian Jewelry Box Seashell Form, Circa Mid-20th Century, Italy
Located in New York, NY
An Italian seashell‑form jewelry box with corduroy‑textured exterior and velvet interior, circa mid‑20th century, Italy.
Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Tapestry circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Mid Century Modern Tapestry, Italy, circa 1960s. Abstract architectural design.
Fabric, Textile
1960's Italian Mid-Century floral sofa
Located in Diest, BE
Superbe elegant Italian Mid-Century 1960's floral sofa. Great condition.
Metal
$1,880 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Bar Stools/Chairs
Located in Vilnius, LT
The set of 2 pcs. Italian bar stools. The base is made of metal with grey textile upholstery. Heavy, stable and solid. Very good vintage condition.
Metal
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Armchair – Italy, Circa 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in NICE, FR
This sculptural armchair is a true testament to 1950s Italian design, reflecting the distinctive style of Gio Ponti for Casa & Giardino. With its soft curves, low profile, and origi...
Textile, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century armchairs - Italy 1950s.
Textile
Pair Of Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Italian mid-century modern upholstered club chairs c. 1950. Mid-century modern Italian club chairs are a stylish and iconic piece of furniture, renowned for their sleek lines...
Textile, Wood
Mid-century dining chairs, Italy 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elegant mid-century pair of dining chairs made in Italy in the 1970s. Balancing form and function, these chairs embody a sleek yet comfortable design, making them a perfect addition ...
Textile, Wood
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Italian Mid Century Chairs after Marco Zanuso
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of Italian mid century upholstered arm chairs after Marco Zanuso. Circa 1970. A fine addition to any home! 36"W x 29"D x 39"H
Textile
$473Sale Price|20% Off
Giovanola Vintage Advertising Poster, Textile Company, Italy, 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Giovanola Vintage Advertising Poster, Textile Company, Italy, 1960s A beautiful 1960s original advertising poster. Manufactured in Italy for the Italian from "Gerosa Pubblicazioni" ...
Paper, Canvas
$1,611Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Vintage Italian Dome Pendant Light with Woven Textile Shade
By Ateljé Lyktan, Markslöjd, Josef Frank, Brevettato, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian modern vintage pendant with dome shaped light sand colored woven textile shade on slender lacquered bent wood mount. The fitting is marked with Rolly Brevettato, and the pend...
Textile, Wood
$4,644Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Chrome Chairs by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian chrome frame chairs by Willy Rizzo from 1970's. The chairs are with olive green color upholstery. Very good/excellent vintage condition.
Chrome
Chiavari Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Chairs 50s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
High-backed chair, in the style of Gio Ponti. Circa 1950. Italy. New upholstery.
Textile, Wood
Italian Rattan/Bamboo Table Lamp with Hand-Sewn Textile Shade 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Italian Rattan/Bamboo Table Lamp with Hand-Sewn Textile Shade Elegant Italian table lamp, crafted from rattan and bamboo. The lamp features a beautifully hand-sewn textile shade, bl...
Textile, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo for Lumica
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century Italian table lamp in brass and gilded chrome decorated with natural suede leather elements on all base sides.
Brass
Ernestine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Ceramic & Iron, Italy, 1960s
By Ernestine
Located in Round Top, TX
Large, gracefully proportioned double gourd form lamp with iron footed base and glazed in off-white/dove gray crackle. "Ernestine" signature on body as well as additional signature t...
Iron
$2,072Sale Price / set|55% Off
Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Romeo Rega/Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian brass plated metal chairs from 1970s.
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Green Marble Table Lamp, Italy, 27.5\" Height
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful table lamp made of green and brown marble made in Italy in 1970s. The height including lamp shade is 27.5 inch / 70 cm and without lamp shade 18.5 inch / 47 cm. The nat...
Marble
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy
Textile
Pair of Mid-Century Grey New Upholstery and Brass Feets Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century grey new upholstery and brass feets armchairs - Italy 1950s.
Textile
Italian Wooden Wardrobe with Back Surface of Textile with Motives, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian wall-mounted coat rack, manufactured in the 1950s. It is made of a wooden frame and a back surface of textile filled with cotton wool with a washable cover with mountain land...
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Style Armchairs Style of Marco Zanuso - A Pair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Armchairs, circa 1970s. Style of Marco Zanuso. Zanuso was an architect and an influential Italian designer known for his mid-century furniture. His...
Metal
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench for Cassina, Modern Textile Upholstery
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Benches For Cassina A living room system designed to define the domestic landscape in a fluid, flexible manner. The first project designed by Antonio Citter...
Textile
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench for Cassina, Modern Textile Upholstery
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Benches For Cassina A living room system designed to define the domestic landscape in a fluid, flexible manner. The first project designed by Antonio Citter...
Textile
Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Rack Ico Parisi atributed, in wood of Beech
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italian coat rack Ico Parisi atributed, wood of beech, green fabric printed plasticized, crystal, coat hooks in golden brass Measure cm: H 180 x W 113 x D 20.
Crystal, Brass
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.
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.
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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.