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Pair Charles Pfister - Knoll, Tuxedo Club or Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Classics
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with very few & faint blemishes. Super stylish and very comfortable. Mid-Century Modern Icons!
After
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 25 in W 33 in D 33 in
Milo Baughman Style Pair Lane Etegere Chrome Walnut Glass Mid-Century Classics
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of elegant and practical chrome framed and walnut cased etageres by Lane, Each with adjustable glass shelving. Very well made, sturdy and stable.
The chrome is clean and brigh...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 67 in W 33.5 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Round 86" Dining Table w 2 Extensions
Located in Wilmington, DE
MMid-Century Danish Modern Teak Round Dining Table w 2 Extensions
Offered is a vintage mid
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Walnut Dining Table by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern surfboard walnut 60" dining table by Broyhill
Offered is a vintage Mid
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 60" Drop Leaf Dining Table by H P Browning
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 60" Drop Leaf Dining Table by H P Browning
Offered is a vintage mid
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Modern Peter Hdvit Teak Oval Dining Table w 1 Extension
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Peter Hdvit teak oval dining table w 1 Extension
Offered is a vintage
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Set of Copper & Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Nanny Still , 1960s
By RAAK, Nanny Still McKinney
Located in The Hague, NL
These unique pendants are Mid-Century classics by one of the important modern finnish designers
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Classic Danish Mid-Century Sideboard in Teak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish mid-century classics. All our furniture is expertly and gently restored to highest standard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Classic Danish Mid-Century Dining Table in Teak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
vintage Danish mid-century classics. All our furniture is expertly and gently restored to highest
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Classic Danish mid-century coffee table in rosewood
Located in Copenhagen, DK
vintage Danish mid-century classics. All our furniture is expertly and gently restored to highest
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Ovedio Leather Desk Chair by Restoration Hardware
By Restoration Hardware, Herman Miller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
their design from mid century classics. The gorgeous channeled, perfectly patinated Berkshire leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk ...
Materials
Chrome
1974 Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
and dated 1974. These are midcentury modern classics, super comfortable and in stellar condition. Both
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Børge Mogensen Extendable Mahogany Coffee Table 5362, Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
condition.
NielsenClassics delivers the absolute highest quality of vintage Danish mid-century classics
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 21.26 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
"Lean back" lounge chair by Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
since it has been one of the most iconic mid-century Danish classics.
Made of solid teak.
This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
"AX" Lounge chair by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Copenhagen, DK
appearance.
NielsenClassics delivers the absolute highest quality of vintage Danish mid-century classics
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
absolute highest quality of vintage Danish mid-century classics. All our furniture is expertly and gently
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Fabricius and Kastholm Classics of Mid-Century Modernism Two-Seat Sofa.
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Antwerp, BE
To be the classics of Midcentury Modernism,Fabricius and Kastholm two-seat sofa,
feature in
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Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 28.35 in
Worlds Popular Classics Group, 14
Located in New York, NY
Group of "Worlds Popular Classics" selections, 14, and comprising the following titles: "The
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century Modern design classics than pieces by Jens Risom.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28 in W 74.25 in D 36 in
Drexel Contemporary Classics Lounge Chair
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
means that unlike our mid century furniture, we do NOT automatically send our contemporary furniture
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Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Geometric Coffee Table, by Branco & Preto, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Branco & Preto
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Embodying the essence of Brazilian mid-century modern design, this center table by Branco & Preto
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 5.12 in W 63.78 in D 24.02 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Full-Size Headboard Brass and Birch
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Topeka, KS
the home furnishing field during the Mid-Century Modern era. They proved to be classics and are widely
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 38 in W 53.25 in D 1.5 in
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic mid-century objects. The owner of the gallery picks each piece on his own. We buy all objects
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Mid Century Modern Glass Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Brugge, BE
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of mid-century modern design with this exquisite glass dish
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Chaty Sunburst Wall Mirror French Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
diameter of the flat mirror is 7 inches.
Part of Collectible French Classics.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Design Textural Ivory Geometric Shoowa Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Shoowa is part of our Textural collection of contemporary carpets inspired by Mid-Century Modern
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Two Pierre Jeanneret Sofa Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in
Charlotte Perriand High Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
.
Authenticity: We sell only authentic mid-century objects. The owner of the gallery picks each piece on his own
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Erik Hoglund Mid Century Modern Figural Glass People Decanter Stopper Signed
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, mid twentieth century clear glass decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda. This figural
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Charlotte Perriand Three-Legged Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
design classics.
This stool is a raw but and elegant piece at the same time. Its simple yet adorable
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Miguel Milá Mid Century Modern Aplique Lamp, circa 1950
By Miguel Milà
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
lamps have become real classics.
Miguel Mila´was born in a Catalan aristocratic family with strong
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Design Textural Geometric Blue Ivory Jules Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
Jules is part of our Textural collection of contemporary carpets inspired by Mid-Century Modern
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century American Collection of Twenty Five Edition Harvard Classics Books
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American collection of twenty five volumes Deluxe Edition Harvard
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 8.75 in W 6 in D 1.75 in
Mid-Century Modern, Haussmann Armchair, by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design, 1964
By Dietiker, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
now considered classics.
Both have strong roots in modern architecture. Robert Haussmann studied
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Paris, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
design classics. This bench is a raw but and elegant piece at the same time. Its simple yet adorable
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
H 9.06 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in
Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 10.44 in W 10.25 in D 7.69 in
Pair Curved Mid-Century Modern Sofas / Settees, Loveseats John Stuart for Irwin
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Curved Mid-Century Modern Sofas / Settees Labeled John Stuart, Walnut
Irwin Furniture Company
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 26 in W 66 in D 27 in
Maison Lunel - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall lights - 1950s France
By Lunel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Maison Lunel - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall lights - 1950s France
Very nice pair of sconces in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Maison Lunel, Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights, 1950s France
By Lunel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Maison Lunel, Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall lights, 1950s France
Very nice pair of sconces
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mazzucato Mid-Century Modern Black Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, 1984
By Mazzucato
Located in Murano, Venezia
chandelier differs from the normal classics as it looks more modern despite its classic mold. It is
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern 6 Green Haussmann Chair, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
now considered classics.
Both have strong roots in modern architecture. Robert Haussmann studied
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern 8 Natural Haussmann chair, Robert&Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
now considered classics.
Both have strong roots in modern architecture. Robert Haussmann studied
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern 6 Natural Haussmann chair, Robert&Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
considered classics.
Both have strong roots in modern architecture. Robert Haussmann studied under Gerrit
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern 6 Black Haussmann chair, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
now considered classics.
Both have strong roots in modern architecture. Robert Haussmann studied
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern 8 Green Haussmann Chair, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
now considered classics.
Both have strong roots in modern architecture. Robert Haussmann studied
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern 8 Black Haussmann chair, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
now considered classics.
Both have strong roots in modern architecture. Robert Haussmann studied
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Handsome Pair of Harvey Probber Style Cube Arm Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
will love the style and comfort of these modern classics.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Two Mid-Century Modern High Back Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Mid-Century Modern high-back Armchairs model 408 were designed by the renowned Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 42.52 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Topeka, KS
facets of the home furnishing field during the Mid-Century Modern era. They proved to be classics and are
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
H 35.25 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
FK 6720 Classics of Midcentury Modernism Lounge Chair by Fabricius and Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Antwerp, BE
To be the classics of midcentury modernism the lounge chair feature in exclusively steel frames
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rosewood&Leather Lounge Chair Model 800 by Hans Olsen
By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
is a example of Mid-Centure Modern era. The signature is stamped on a wooden beam under the seat
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 27.96 in
Mid Century Modern Set of 6 Original Norman Cherner Dining Chairs for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Port Jervis, NY
art from the fifties. Classics already. Priced and sold as a set of 6.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 17 in D 21 in
Rare Pair of Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon Walnut Armchairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
handsome styling of these classics designed by our favorite midcentury designer Mr. Baughman. They measure
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 30 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Mid-century modern sommerso vase made by Vicke Lindstrand Kosta, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
objects. Lots of their goods is today still seen as modern classics. The company employed some of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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H 4.72 in W 3.14 in D 1.57 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Candle Holders by Torben Ørskov of Copenhagen
By Max Brüel , Torben Orskov
Located in Søborg, DK
A set of 4 Mid-Century Modern brass candle holders designed by world famous architect Max Bruel for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in Dm 3.55 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Round Trippo Table from Karl Andersson & Söner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Andersson & Söner at the end of the 20th century. It is finished with wood. It has slender solid steel legs
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood & Black Leather Chairs
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
furniture fits well with both modern interiors and timeless design classics.
Henry Walter Klein (1919
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Mid-century modern glass vase design by Monica Backström for Kosta, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Monica Backström
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
, artistic director from 1950-1973. With Vicke Lindstrand in charge of the modern art glass production, the
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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H 6.69 in W 4.72 in D 1.96 in
Mid-century modern signed art glass bowl in a bright blue. Erik Höglund Boda.
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
goods is today still seen as modern and retro classics. The company employed some of the leading
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Design Classics, Cab Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Set of two Cab 413 armchairs and four Cab 412 side chairs in red leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina.
These very comfortable lounge chairs are built up with a tubular steel fra...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
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Midcentury Modern Classics For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of midcentury modern classics for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, all midcentury modern classics available were constructed with great care. There are 925 antique and vintage midcentury modern classics for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 280 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of midcentury modern classics available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Midcentury modern classics made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Dietiker, Robert and Trix Haussmann and Carl Hansen & Søn each produced beautiful midcentury modern classics that are worth considering.
How Much are Midcentury Modern Classics?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,150, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $95,000 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 Midcentury Modern Classics
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic 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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