Nice sideboard by Baptistin Spade
By Maxime Old, Baptistin Spade, Jules Leleu
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très jolie bahut bas par Baptistin Spade vers 1950.
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Hand-Carved Wooden Spade
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and evocative mid-19th century Swedish hand-carved wooden spade, beautifully aged and deeply
Oak
$6,500
H 18.5 in W 9.63 in D 7 in
Modern Abstract Texas Surrealist Carved Wooden Spade Sculpture
By Roy Fridge
Located in Houston, TX
Modern surrealist abstract wooden sculpture by Texas artist Roy Fridge. The work features a
Wood
Batistin Spade Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Batistin Spade dining table with space for two leaves (not present but can be custom made). An
Oak
Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Ornamental Server Pie Spade
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georg Jensen pie spade, from the Ornamental series, mark 58. Beautiful old embossed post-1945
Sterling Silver
Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Lounge Chair by France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Vigevano, PV
Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Lounge Chair by France & Son
Fabric, Teak
STANLEY WALNUT & Iron Hutch / DIVIDER / WALL UNIT. Spade HAND Pulls
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stanley Distinctive Furniture circa 1960s. Made of walnut with ebonized details throughout, spade pulls
Brass, Iron
Pair of Finn Juhl "Spade" Danish Teak Chairs by John Stuart Inc.
By Finn Juhl, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Finn Juhl "Spade" Danish Teak Armchairs by John Stuart Inc. Cicra 1960s. Mid-Century Modern
Teak
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 4.25 in D 5.25 in
ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Murano Glass Vide-Poche SPADE Shaped Dish POLVERI Series 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid-century Murano Glass Spade / Heart Shape Vide-Poche Dish by Archimede Seguso from the early
Gold
$1,718
H 3.15 in W 8.86 in D 2.56 in
Fish Shaped Silver Plate Pepper Mill / Grinder by Tre Spade, Italy, c. 1960
Located in London, GB
A magnificent mid century whimsical silver plate and wood figural koi carp shaped pepper mill, made
Silver Plate
$9,500 / item
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Card Table or Game Table Handcrafted with Spade Club Diamond Heart Design Top
Located in Westport, CT
Card table or game table handmade Mid-Century Modern design with heart club spade diamond large
Mahogany
$1,923
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Green Ceramic Pottery Vase Spades Flowers by Moly Sabata Famechon Carlin Dangar
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Moly-Sabata by Famechon and Carlin, circa 1970, midcentury design form. Elegant green
Ceramic
Vintage Wicker Rocker by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seen in Sean Connery's hit James Bond film "Dr. No", this chair has quintessential mid-century modern
Wicker, Wood
French Sycamore Arm Chair
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Queens, NY
SPADE)
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Baptistin Spade Set of Six Caned Back Sycamore Chairs, 1950s French, Documented
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Rare set of six caned back chairs designed by Baptistin Spade in 1950s Documented, this model also
Cane, Sycamore
Unavailable
H 31 in W 29 in D 29 in
Finn Juhl Spade Chair FD133 with Brown Leather - Danish, Mid Century Modern
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Houston, TX
Original Finn Juhl easy chair for France & Daverkosen. This chair has the original leather and the wooden frame was recently restored. This stunning arm chair is on of Finn Juhl's mo...
Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Modern "Spade" Armchairs Designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portland, OR
Two Danish modern "Spade" armchairs designed by Finn Juhl. 1950-1959. Model FD133
Teak
Spade Pepper Mill in Oak
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
components feature adjustable grain sizes. Available in maid, butler, spade, column and pencil silhouettes
Oak
Spade Salt Mill in Oak
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
components feature adjustable grain sizes. Available in maid, butler, spade, column and pencil silhouettes
Oak
Spade Salt Mill in Walnut
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
components feature adjustable grain sizes. Available in maid, butler, spade, column and pencil silhouettes
Walnut
Spade Pepper Mill in Walnut
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
components feature adjustable grain sizes. Available in maid, butler, spade, column and pencil silhouettes
Walnut
1960s Highboy with sculpted spade handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W40 D18 H47 Spade detailed dresser in fully restored condition both structurally and aesthetically
Walnut
Unavailable
H 45 in W 35 in D 31 in
Brown and Black Brindle King of Spades Lounge Chair with Acrylic Panels
By Beatrice Pila Gonzalez 1
Located in Miami, FL
A modern, throne like lounge chair that envelopes its ruler with an array of textured materials
Acrylic, Cowhide, Leather, Linen, Wood
Important Batistin Spade Cabinet, France, 1950s
By Baptistin Spade
Located in New York, NY
BATISTIN SPADE ( 1891-1969 ) A magnificent cabinet with three lacque nuage panel doors, unified by
Travertine
Ash and Leather Commode by Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish ash four-drawer commode by Baptistin Spade. A beautiful 1940s design inspired by the
Ash
French Midcentury Pair of Armchairs by Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Paris, FR
furniture designer Baptistin Spade (1891-1969) famous for decoration of thirty liners from the 1930s to 1967
Mahogany
Set of Six Art Deco Chairs by Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
set of six chairs in walnut by Baptistin Spade circa 1940.
Walnut
1940s French Extending Dining Table Attributed to Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Queens, NY
Attributed to 1940's French designer Baptistin Spade, this extending dining table is composed of
Brass
Natural Wood Dining Table with 2 Extensions by Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Paris, FR
Baptistin Spade (French, 1891-1969). It is provided with two extensions (length: 50 cm each). circa 1950
Wood
A Pair of Fine French 1950s Side Tables attributed to Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Mid-Century two-tier side tables attributed to Baptistin Spade, with brass
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Low Walnut Credenza Cabinet Carved "Spade" Fruit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern low walnut Credenza cabinet carved "Spade" front. Item features 6 dovetailed
Walnut
Sold
H 30.52 in W 29.14 in L 30.52 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Spade Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern spade lounge chair. Design by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen model
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 43.5 in W 38 in L 43.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Style Brass Spade Pull Bedroom Set by Stanley
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
straight line construction and unique, brass spade-shaped pulls add to the appeal. The spade pulls bring a
Brass
Sold
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Denmark mid-century modern Armchairs Spade by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in MIlano, IT
Denmark mid-century modern Armchairs Spade by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1960s Pair of armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Danish Teak Spade Chair by Finn Jhul, c 1954
By Finn Juhl
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
hands would sit Makers labels under seat Age: 1954 Style: Mid-Century Modern Material: Teak
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 31 in W 29.5 in D 30.75 in
Mid-Century FD 133 ‘Spade’ Lounge by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-Century FD 133 ‘Spade’ Lounge by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen. Made circa 1950s, Denmark
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 24 in W 24 in D 14 in
Vintage Mid Century 2 Drawer End Table Set Walnut Wood Spade Metal Hardware
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century 2 Drawer End Table Set Walnut Wood Spade Metal Hardware Dimensions. 24 W ; 14
Wood, Walnut
Sculptural Danish Modern Spade Chair Designed by Finn Juhl
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural teak "Spade" lounge chair, designed by Finn Juhl for the Danish company France
Teak, Upholstery
Sculptural Danish Modern Spade Chair Designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural teak "Spade" lounge chair, designed by Finn Juhl for the Danish company France
Bouclé, Teak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Exquisite Mid Century Danish Spade Chair By Finn Juhl For France & Son In Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portlaoise, IE
seek when looking for a classic iconic piece of Mid century furniture such as this. A perfect feature
Velvet, Teak
Finn Juhl Spade Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dublin, IE
highly collectible set, these chairs exemplify mid-century craftsmanship at its finest.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in
M Nissen for Pastoe Mid-Century Teak Spade Dark Green Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Nissen, Pastoe
Located in Basildon, London
in dark green velvet. The perfect accent chair for a modern living space or bedroom, this rocking
Teak, Velvet
Pair of Oak Bridge Chairs
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of oak bridge chairs, circa 1940.
Oak
Rosewood Finn Juhl "Spade" Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Nice Rosewood "Spade" Chair by Finn Juhl. Newly upholstered leather seat and back. Original
Leather, Rosewood
French Side Table in Brass, Bronze and Black Opaline Glass
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Chicago, IL
French side table or small coffee table attributed to Baptistin Spade. Brass legs with black
Brass, Iron
Vintage Spade Handle Dresser By Stanley
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern furniture by Stanley featuring white front drawers accenting the deep walnut
Finn Juhl Spade Chair FD133
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The FD133, commonly known as the Spade Chair, is a personal chair designed by Finn Juhl, one of
Teak, Fabric
Midcentury Spade lounge Chair by Finn Juhl
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Spade lounge chair by renowned designer Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen. Teak in beautiful
Teak
Finn Juhl Spade Chairs Model 133
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design model #133 lounge chairs. Sculpted frames made from solid teak with newly upholstered plaid wool cushions. Manufactured by FD, Denmark. In excellent vintage condi...
Finn Juhl "Spade" Lounge Chair for France & Søn
By France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Spade Lounge Chair designed by Danish Modern pioneer, Finn Juhl, for France & Søn circa 1950’s
Teak
1960s Danish Teak “Spade” Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Victoria, BC
An iconic piece of mid-century Danish modern design, the “Spade” chair was designed by Finn Juhl
Teak
Pair of Finn Juhl #133 Spade Lounge Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design model #133 lounge chairs. Sculpted frames made from solid teak with original cushions made by FD, Denmark. Excellent vintage condition, stamped.
Spade Lounge Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, John Stuart
Located in Westport, CT
Sculptural teak "Spade" lounge chairs by Danish designer Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
Brass
Modernist Six-Drawer Dresser by Stanley, Spade Shaped Hand Pulls
By Stanley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern furniture by Stanley (distinctive furniture) featuring white front drawers
Brass
Spade, Club, Heart and Diamond Wood Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Brussels, BE
Spade, Club, heart and diamond wood chairs, set of 4.
Wood
1960s Danish Teak FD133 “Spade” Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Victoria, BC
An iconic piece of mid-century Danish modern design, the “Spade” chair was designed by Finn Juhl
Teak
Pair of "Spade" Teak Wood Modernist Armchairs by Finn Juhl
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 'Spade' armchairs in teak wood for France and Søn, circa 1955. Finn Juhl first put this
Teak
"Pike, Spade, Tile, Clover" Rare Pair of Italian Wall Lights
Located in Brussels, BE
"Pike, spade, tile, clover" rare pair of Italian wall lights.
Brass
Sold
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Pair Of Early Teak Spade Chairs By Finn Juhl for France Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in London, London
spade chair Teak Early version New Baluchi natural fabric by Designers Guild Seat height 45cm
Bouclé, Teak
Sold
H 19.5 in W 22 in D 31 in
Edward Wormley Style Dining Chairs Reupholstered in Kate Spade Velvet Set of 6
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Spade Bow Tie Patterned Velvet Chenille - Set of 6 This set of six mid-century modern dining chairs
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 98 in W 69 in D 18 in
Rare American Modernist Walnut/Iron Credenza, Hutch, Room Divider, Spade Pulls
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Buffalo, NY
shelving. Sides, back and front are of a beautiful walnut grained wood; Stunning 'SPADE' hand pulls The
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 29.14 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Rocking Chair by Finn Juhl Spade Chair, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Berlin, DE
This midcentury Scandinavian rocking chair was designed by Finn Juhl. It is from the Spade chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 30.52 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Chair ‘Spade’ Model FD 133 Designed by Finn Juhl for Frankrike & Søn, Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair ‘Spade’ model FD 133 designed by Finn Juhl for Frankrike & Søn, Denmark, 1954. Teak and
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 28.35 in D 30.32 in
Pair Of Early Spade Chairs In Teak By Finn Juhl For France And Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in London, London
spade chair Teak Early version Price includes reupholstery but not fabric Danish 1950s/1960s
Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Lounge chairs, "The Spade chair" by Finn Juhl for France & Son.
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Lounge chairs,"The Spade chair" by Finn Juhl for France & Son. Model: FD 133 . Design
Teak, Leather, Cowhide
Sold
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Finn Juhl Pair of "Spade" Lounge Chairs for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1954
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Skanninge, SE
Wonderful pair of teak chairs by Danish designer Finn Juhl. These chairs were made by the original maker France & Daverkosen. The firm changed their name in 1957 to France & Son. The...
Fabric, Teak
Kate Spade Three Drawer Mid Century Style Commode
By Kate Spade
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made by E.J. Victor for Kate Spade. Clean lines and very well made with tapered brass tipped legs
Brass
Stunning Pair of 1940's French Side Tables by Batistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in New York, NY
Batistin Spade (1891-1969). An exquisite pair of side tables with drawer, in mahogany stained oak
Oak
Sold
H 29 in W 29 in D 28.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Spade" Chair by Finn Juhl for John Stuart Inc. Model 133
By John Stuart Inc., Finn Juhl
Located in Toledo, OH
A great Mid-Century Modern "Spade" lounge chair by Finn Juhl for John Stuart Inc., Model 133. It
Teak
Contemporary Modern Kate Spade Rosewood End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
onyx legs in a sleek design. This Kate Spade end table is sure to be a conversation starter and the
Rosewood
Finn Juhl "Spade" Chair
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Finn Juhl "Spade" chair for France & Sons.
Leather, Teak
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.
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.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.