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Mid-Century 1960-1970s Chrome Bubble Table Lamp
Located in Nümbrecht, NRW
Large chrome bubble table or desk lamp, made in Germany in the late 1960s-early 1970s. The lamp has got a E27 Edison screw on socket and works on 220V as well as 110V. The black si...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

  • Mid-Century 1960-1970s Chrome Bubble Table Lamp
  • Mid-Century 1960-1970s Chrome Bubble Table Lamp
  • Mid-Century 1960-1970s Chrome Bubble Table Lamp
  • Mid-Century 1960-1970s Chrome Bubble Table Lamp
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H 19.5 in. Dm 14 in.
Gio Ponti writing desk for Schirolli Italian Mid-Century 1960
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in Firenze, IT
, the upper one with lock, solid wood and formica top. Mid Century Modern Italy 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica

Pair of Mid-Century 1960's Ceramic Swag Pendant Lights
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of Mid-Century ceramic swag pendant lights, circa 1960's, done in deep mustard yellow with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Vintage Aqua Blue Pitcher by Joseph Magnin Italy, Mid Century, 1960
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful aqua blue pitcher designed in 1960 by Joseph Magnin. Lustrous and vivid Italian pottery
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

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Ceramic

Pair of Michel Arnoult "Ouro Preto" Armchair, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Born in Paris, Michel Arnoult found his creative expression on the Brazilian scene. Today considered one of the great names representing design in the country, his pieces reflect his...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Sergio Mazza Tau Glass Nickel Floor Light, Italy, Mid-Century, 1960
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare 66" (white) floor lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy circa 1965 Please note that we have a matching floor light available in aubergine color. Original Tau floor light ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Chrome, Sheet Metal

Mid Century 1960’s Dining Table and 4 Dining Chairs by Nathan
Located in London, GB
Condition: Excellent mid century condition. Minor signs of wear consistent with age and use.  A video
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Faux Leather, Teak

Atelier Français Perriand Les Arcs Style Dining Table, Mid-Century, 1960's
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Atelier Franc, ais Perriand Les Arcs Style Dining Table, 1960's. Wooden dining table made in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Rare Danish Design 1960 Boomerang Coat Rack / Hat Rack Mid-Century 1960 Teak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & timeless! This Danish Design boomerang coat rack in teak & brass from the 1960s The coat rack is made out of organic sculpted solid teak combined with brass rods & a teak...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Pair of Italian Rattan Lounge Chairs with Matching Table, Mid-Century, 1960's
Located in Munich, DE
Mid-century Italian design wicker lounge chairs with matching oval table. The cushions of the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Rattan

Chrome Mid Century 1960's Console Table with New Vinyl Upholstered Top
Located in New York, NY
Chrome mid century console table with new vinyl upholstered top. In good overall condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Chrome

Mid Century 1960’s Kai Kristiansen No 31 Dining Chair for Schou Andersen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
with it’s classic silhouette, is an iconic and highly collectable example of Danish Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Rosewood

Pair of Mid Century 1960's French Brass Table Lamps 3 Graces Lady Figurines
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Beautiful vintage brass lamps. The shades for the lamps are simply gorgeous. The design of the lamps with the overhanging palm leaves are breath taking. Such statement pieces for you...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Set of 2 Lamp by Enrico Tronconi 1970s, Italy, Metal Chromed, Mid-Century 1960
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
seventies, space age, mid-century... In the style of Willy Rizzo, Knoll, Ico Parisi, Romeo Rega, Eames
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 6 Hunting Chairs in Pine by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Mid Century, 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Odense, DK
Afdal for Bruksbo in 1960s, Norway. Great comfort and modern lines featured in this set. These
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine, Wool

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Mirror, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern sunburst wall mirror. By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1960. In original
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sarfatti for Arteluce Style Chrome Desk Lamp
By Sarfatti for Arteluce, Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Sarfatti for Arteluce style chrome desk lamp. Unusual Mid-Century Modern chrome
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Original flowers oil painting Spanish artist baléares, Spain 1960
Located in DÉNIA, ES
This Spanish still life oil painting captures a scene of a large bouquet of purple and blue lilacs in a brown stained terracotta vase. He is lying on a fabric, the bouquet is very h...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas

French Pair Nightstands Side Cabinets Oak Bedside Tables Marble Tops, 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
tables of the 20th mid-century 1960 Good condition.  
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble, Brass

Original oil painting flowers bouquet , Spain 1960
Located in DÉNIA, ES
This Spanish still life knife oil painting captures a scene of a large bouquet of ancient rose flowers? purple, pink, white j'hece and Bordeaux in a green tinted glass jug. It is l...
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian Modern teak bookcase with glass sliding doors.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
"Vertex" design by Navrátil received an award at Expo 58 in Brussels, and in 1960 he received the Jury
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Pendant in Jute and Bamboo, in the Style of Audoux & Minet, France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Located in Herentals, BE
Mid century pendant in the style of Audoux & Minet, France 1960 The pendant has a bamboo frame
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Jute, Bamboo, Cord, Bakelite

Mid-Century Modern German School Chair by Casala
By Casala
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern German school chair by Casala. Made for German school in the 1960s. Strong
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Vintage 1960s German Chairs

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Beech

  • Mid-Century Modern German School Chair by Casala
  • Mid-Century Modern German School Chair by Casala
  • Mid-Century Modern German School Chair by Casala
  • Mid-Century Modern German School Chair by Casala
H 25.99 in. W 13.78 in. D 14.57 in.
1960s Italian Set of Four Hand-Stitched Leather and Chrome Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very chic Italian chairs with exceptional design that gives a very sleek and attractive profile, the chromed tubular structure upholstered with hand-stitched Italian tan leather. The...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Industrial Postmodern Cubism Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
-Century Modern, International, Nomadic, Tribal, Modern, Organic Modern, Bohemian, Lodge, Cabin, Rustic
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Reversible Teak & Formica Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, Signed
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/ side / end / occasional tables in a Mid-Century Modern or Post-Modern home, also consider for a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Formica, Teak

Murano Vintage White Pink Orange Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
great display piece on any desk, vanity or curio cabinet. Mid-century era. Measures 4 1/2" tall x 4 1/2
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Italian Brutalist Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Wonderful brutalist chandelier from the 1960s. Extremely successful Italian design. A very pleasant and sparkling light is created. Design: Gaetano Sciolari Condition: Ver...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, has been restored and reupholstered in black velvet.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Verner Panton 1´st. Flowerpot Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Naples, IT
of painted metal. Verner Panton is considered one of Denmark's most influential 20th century
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Frosted Glass and Brass Flush Mount Fixture by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
quintessentially mid century modernist to contemporary. There are a total of five available. Each includes the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Danish Teak Trolley
Located in London, GB
A lovely designed Scandinavian midcentury trolley cart. Made from teak. Circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

  • Danish Teak Trolley
  • Danish Teak Trolley
  • Danish Teak Trolley
  • Danish Teak Trolley
H 22.05 in. W 30.32 in. D 18.9 in.
Mid Century Rosewood Bedside Cabinets with Three Drawers, Germany, c. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-century nightstands in rosewood veneer, each with three drawers. The rectangular cabinets stand
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Rosewood

Mazzega Square Murano Glass Sconces, Italian Wall Light, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
Italian wall light made of Murano glass, Mazzega. Italy, 1960s Mount an E27 attack bulb.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Copper Column Standing Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut & copper column standing ashtray.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

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Copper

Mid Century Italian Tole Painted Metal Florida Island Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century 1960’s Italian toleware painted metal lamp or sculpture in the shape of a palm tree
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Handkerchief Amber Ice Glass and Brass Pendant by Limburg, 1960s - One Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nümbrecht, NRW
Awesome tinted amber handkerchief ice glass and brass pendant by Limburg. Manufactured in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has got a E27 screw on socket each. The glass shade is toppe...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Edmondo Palutari Sideboard, Made by Dassi Mobili Iterni, 1960s
By Edmondo Palutari, Dassi Lissone
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian sideboard dates back to the 1960s. The sideboard was designed by Edmondo Palutari and manufactured by Dassi Lissone. The board is made of rosewood and has two sliding do...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Light Blue Glass Vase by Per Lutken
By Per Lütken
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian light blue glass vase by Per Lutken for Homelgaard, 1960. Signed.
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Vintage 1960s European Vases

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Glass

James Mont Style Verdigris Asian Style Ice Bucket
By James Mont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
James Mont style verdigris Asian style ice bucket.       
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Copper

White Opaline Glass Italian Pendant Lamp by Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ceiling lamp designed in 1965 by the Castiglioni brothers. Produced by Flos. It produces diffused light through the opal glass diffuser and concentrated light with a polished aluminu...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set With Table and Chair in White Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, steel, mirror, leatherette, fiberglass, Italy, design 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designed by Luigi Massoni ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Steel

16 Foot Tapestry by Joyce Evans and Dovecot Studios 1965
By The Edinburgh Tapestry Co., Dovecot Studios, Joyce Conwy Evans
Located in South Charleston, WV
modernist wall tapestries to be found working with some of the most noted Mid-Century artists of the 20th
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Vintage 1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, "Viscontea" Pendant Lamp for Flos, 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Paris, FR
. Original piece from the 1960's, despite the fragility of the Material, this exemplary of Viscontea cocoon
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Pierre Chapo Solid Oak T21 'Model D' Table by Chapo Creation, France
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Table T21D designed by Pierre Chapo around 1960 and manufactured by Chapo Creation in France, 2023
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Gino Cenedese Attributed Murano Scavo Twin Handled Art Glass Vase
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish midcentury Italian Murano Scavo (excavated) art glass twin handled vase attributed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern "Cobra" Table Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian Mid-Century Modern "Cobra" table lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Shape Plaster Pendant Light Fixture
By Serge Roche
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Serge Roche style shell shape pale green smooth plaster pendant fixture with gilded brass chain. An unusual pale green color with high quality hardware. Recently re-wired a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mazzega Mid-Century Modern "Pulegoso" Murano Glass Italian Chandelier, 1960s
By AVMazzega
Located in Puglia, Puglia
, since the mid-1950s, of a profound artistic and conceptual renewal in the field of artistic glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Etienne Fermigier, Floor Lamp F177, France, 1970
By Etienne Fermigier
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Etienne Fermigier (1932-1973), Floor lamp with angled arm and articulated reflector F 177, produced by Monix, France 1970. Signed under the cast iron base, this minimalist floor lamp...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

  • Etienne Fermigier, Floor Lamp F177, France, 1970
  • Etienne Fermigier, Floor Lamp F177, France, 1970
  • Etienne Fermigier, Floor Lamp F177, France, 1970
  • Etienne Fermigier, Floor Lamp F177, France, 1970
H 64.97 in. W 11.03 in. D 23.63 in.
Pair of Midcentury Footstools, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood The fabric shows signs of use Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

  • Pair of Midcentury Footstools, 1960s
  • Pair of Midcentury Footstools, 1960s
  • Pair of Midcentury Footstools, 1960s
  • Pair of Midcentury Footstools, 1960s
H 16.93 in. W 17.33 in. D 15.36 in.
Pair Armchairs and Sofa Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi Appelli & Varesio Edition
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Rovereta, SM
Pair armchairs Attributed to Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi (1925-1985), Pair of armchairs Maple and velvet Appelli & Varesio Edition. the size of air chairs are Depth 70cm ,Width 6...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Maple

Alfredo Barbini Murano Signed Rib Cage Design Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear, indented and ribbed Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini for Oggetti. Signed on the b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Crystal

Mid-Century Pendant by Jilove u Decina, 1960’s
By Jílové u Děčína
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal New cabling 1xE27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

  • Mid-Century Pendant by Jilove u Decina, 1960’s
  • Mid-Century Pendant by Jilove u Decina, 1960’s
  • Mid-Century Pendant by Jilove u Decina, 1960’s
  • Mid-Century Pendant by Jilove u Decina, 1960’s
H 35.04 in. W 5.12 in. D 5.12 in.
Crystal Glass from Mid-20th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Crystal glass from mid-20th century Very good condition Produced in Poland in circa 1960s.  
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Crystal

Mid Century Modern Lucite Low Coffee Table Circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern coffee table offers lucite construction in c-form, c1960 Measures- 15.25''H x
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Lucite

Mexican Modernist Mixed Metal and Abalone Scorpion Dish
By Sanborns, Los Castillos, Los Castillo, William Spratling
Located in Houston, TX
midcentury mixed metal and abalone scorpion dish, bowl or sculpture. This fabulous vintage Mexican scorpion
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Italian Fume Glass Table Pace Collection.
By Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1960s smoke glass table by Pace Collection. Table can be reassemble when bronze glass holder unscrewed. Shipping to US continental in home delivery $300
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Smoked Glass

French Mid-Century Modern Matte Stainless Steel Coffee Table, Maria Pergay, 1971
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
, Paris, 1971. Maria Pergay was one of the leading lights of French Modern Design of the Mid-Century
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

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Midcentury Modern 1960 For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury modern 1960 you’re looking for. A midcentury modern 1960 — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a midcentury modern 1960, we have 137840 options in-stock, while there are 45 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a midcentury modern 1960 — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right midcentury modern 1960, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made midcentury modern 1960 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knoll, Adrian Pearsall and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.

How Much is a Midcentury Modern 1960?

Prices for a midcentury modern 1960 start at $1 and top out at $1,100,915 with the average selling for $2,001.

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

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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 Midcentury Modern 1960
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.

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