$490Sale Price|29% Off
Mid-Century Modern Tesla ARS 450 Speaker, Czechoslovakia
By Tesla
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique and original item. A speaker used in villages as a part of a local radio in Czechoslovakia. this piece in marked as Tesla ARS 450, 25W. We were not able to check the functiona...
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Speakers by JBL Century L100
By JBL 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of JBL L100 speakers in excellent condition. Tested and work well. Cabinets are walnut and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age and use. Priced an...
Foam, Walnut
Stunning Stylized Mid-Century Modern Electro Voice Stereo Speakers in Walnut
By Allied Maker, Electro Voice, Kipp Stewart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning stylized Mid-Century Modern electro voice 3-way loud speakers in oiled walnut with aluminium trim, amazing original condition, cabinets possibly designed by Kipp Stewart.
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Grundig Cube Box Design Speaker Set Futuristic Mid Century Modern
By Grundig
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Original Grundig Cube Speaker Audiorama Design. Amazon design, cube shape mounted in tripod base. Original vintage unrestored. Speaker box 12 h x 8.5 d x 7.25 w Pr...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Telefunken Speakers by Van Ernst Dieter Hilker, circa 1960s
By Telefunken
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Telefunken Speakers Designed by Van Ernst Dieter Hilker for Omnia, Circa 1960s Feature a quintessential sleek Scandinavian style design with a beautiful t...
Metal
Pair of Bertagni Electroacoustic System (Bes) Geostatic Speakers Mid-Century
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of Bertagni Electroacoustic System (BES) Geostatic speakers, specifically the BES D60 model. Unlike traditional box speakers that use cone-shaped driv...
Aluminum
Industrial Philips Speaker
By Philips
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Industrial Philips speaker.
Metal
Quad Electrostatic Loudspeakers, Rare Midcentury Modern Set Collectors Speakers
By Design Acoustics, Quad Manufacturing 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
The original ESL decorative pieces of art objects electrostatic speakers in its range in production between 1957 and 1985, has been hailed in Sound & Vision as one of the most import...
Metal
$15,000
JBL Metregon Speaker Cabinet
By Arnold Wolf
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
The JBL Metregon Speaker Cabinet is an iconic piece of audio history, renowned for its distinctive design and exceptional sound quality. Meticulously crafted by industrial designer A...
Wood, Walnut
$5,654 / set
Pair of Sculptural Summit Speakers
By Summit
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of sculptural summit speakers.
Acrylic
$11,500 / item
Horn Speakers by Altec Lansing Corp
By Altec Lansing Corporation
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A multicellular galvanized outdoor horn speaker.
Steel
$3,800 / set
Pair of Rabbit Ear Speakers by Elipson
By Elipson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of wall or ceiling mounted "Rabbit Ear" speakers in solid plaster with off-white lacquer shell. Model 45s21.
Plaster
Bose 901 Series Speakers On Eero Saarinen Tulip Bases
By bose, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of newly finished and upholstered, mid-century modern, Bose 901 series speakers on tulip base stands designed by the Finnish-American designer and architect Eero Saarinen, circa...
Metal
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Heathkit SD-1 Tube Stereo/Phonograph Cabinet with Speakers
Located in Pasadena, TX
These Heathkit stereos were handmade by the buyer as a project. They're very collectible and sought out. This is a SD-1 model. The cabinet is made of mahogany and it sits on brass ex...
Brass
Iconic set Grundig Audiorama 4000 Bullet speakers 1970s Germany
By Grundig
Located in Den Haag, NL
Grundig Pair of Audiorama 4000 Bullet Speakers by Grundig, 1970s on Aluminum Tulip base. Iconic German design with 360-degree surround sound. Compatible with any sound system, includ...
Chrome
$4,428Sale Price|20% Off
De Coene Furniture Music Box and Speakers, Blue Tooth
By Philips, De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful collectors De Coene 50s sideboard with renewed built-in stereo Bluetooth installation and original 50s Philips speakers in perfect working condition, it fills your interior...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Model 6361 Teak Speakers by Luxor Brilliant
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Luxor Brilliant Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 11" wide x 11" deep x 17.5" tall Condition: In excellent original cond...
Teak
Robin Day Leather with Integrated Zentroz Amplifier & Philips Speakers , 1967
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in La xara, VC
This set stands apart from any other known example of the model by virtue of its fully integrated and working stereo audio system — making it one of the most extraordinary pieces of ...
Chrome
$1,292Sale Price / set|32% Off
Pair of vintage 60s speaker speakers by Schaub Lorenz
By Schaub Lorenz
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of loudspeakers, made of Walnut wood, black metal with gold inserts and fabric, manufactured by Schaub Lorenz, Germany, 1960s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, shows sign...
Metal
Robin Day Leather Lounge Chairs with Zentroz Amplifier & Philips Speakers 1967
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in La xara, VC
This set stands apart from any other known example of the model by virtue of its fully integrated and working stereo audio system — making it one of the most extraordinary pieces of ...
Chrome
Hanging Kls-6 Model 1970s Globe Speakers By Steffens + Hamer
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Steffens & Hamer Era: 1970s Materials: Plastic, Metal Measurements: 10" wide x 11" tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
Plastic
Rare Pair of Pearl & Oakley Acoustics Ceramic Chinese Urn Stereo Speakers
By Altec Lansing Corporation
Located in St. Louis, MO
Would look great in any interior , Mid-Century Modern or traditional. Has 3 Way - 8" woofer in bottom, 4' Mid and Tweeter, two posts to bi amp.
Ceramic, Wood
Set of BS 404 speakers by Joseph Léon for Elipson, 1960s France.
By Elipson
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of BS 404 speakers by Joseph Léon for Elipson, 1960s France. This iconic pair is considered a remarkable example of French modernist audio design. Originally designed for the pro...
Fiberglass, Plaster
Vintage Bose 901 Series VI Tulip Based Speakers in the style of Saarinen
By bose
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Mid-Century modern styled Bose 901 speakers with tulip bases in the manner of Eero Saarinen.
Metal
Pair of 1960s Walnut Laminate and Marble Columnar End Table Speakers
Located in Cordova, SC
Pair of walnut laminated and marble octagonal end tables with enclosed speakers by Long Island NY high end audio manufacturer Empire. Functional as speakers as well as end tables or ...
Marble, Metal
Original 1960s Lee West "LEE MUSIC CHAMBER" Stereo Chair With Built-In Speakers
Located in Monrovia, CA
In The State Of California From The 1960s Into The 1970s Lee West Produced The "LEE MUSIC CHAMBER" AKA The "ALPHA STEREO CHAMBER CHAIR" Or The "ALPHA STEREO EGG CHAIR" Also Know As T...
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Foam
Pair of Vintage Drum Shape Bar Stools SONY Speakers Reversible Seats MINT!
By Sony Corporation
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Vintage Drum Shape Bar Stools SONY Speakers Reversible Seats MINT! Very solid built cabinets. Both speakers work as expected.
Leather, Walnut
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Walnut Bose Speakers Equalizer Tulip Base by Eero Saarinen
By bose
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Vintage pair of Bose speakers 901 series with equalizer on Saarinen tulip base stands. The stands have been freshened up with a new coat of white paint and look great.
Metal
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Three-Piece Wall Unit Bar Stereo Cabinet Speakers
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare Adrian Pearsall three-piece wall unit bar with built in speakers. This is probably the only one of these wall units ever produced and was custom-made for the customer....
Glass, Resin, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Speakers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by the iconic Dynaco A25 loudspeakers, our twenty-fives offer modern performance with classic proportions. A ten-inch woofer and 1.5 inch textile dome tweeter are sourced fr...
Walnut
Mid-Century Advent Speakers
Located in Fair Oaks, CA
Very nice pair of Advent Speakers. Some discoloration to the front of the speakers but overall good condition.
Mid-Century Modern Wifi Speaker: Bose 901 Redux
By bose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 901 redux began as a 1970 era Bose 901 carcass that was reconstructed into a high dispersion, two-way bass reflect wireless speaker. An onboard 50-watt amplifier provides power ...
Wood, Natural Fiber
20th Century Italian Bakelite Speaker, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
20th century Italian Bakelite speaker, 1940s.
Bakelite
Pair of JBL Baron C38 Speakers
By JBL 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pair of JBL 'Baron' model C38 speakers with 12" drivers. Walnut enclosures with George Nelson-style turned aluminum feet. Retains original brown metallic grille cloth.
Aluminum
Pair of Vintage Atlas Copco 510-8 Speakers
Located in Hampstead, QC
Atlas Copco Model 510–8 Speakers * Baffle enclosure * Second grille to enable bi-directional sound dispersion * Standard 8 inch loudspeakers * Enclosure made from satin brushed alum...
Aluminum
Paire of Elipson Speaker BS 404, 1950, France
By Elipson
Located in Paris, FR
Incredible and really rare pair of Elispon speakers. It has been tested and it works really well. The pugling system has to be redone to adapt it to your own devices.
Plaster
Pair of Sideboard Speakers by ITT Korona K1-70
Located in Paris, FR
Very sought after by Decorators for their design, more exclusive than Grundig or Elipson, they are a true statment in an interior. Spage age, mid century modern... Power: 55 Watts ...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 4.5 in W 15.5 in D 11 in
1970s Era Harmon-Kardon 330B with Matching Omni Directional Speakers
By bose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This item is a classic Harmon-Kardon 330B receiver retrofitted with Bluetooth module and matched with period correct Harmon-Kardon Omni Direction speakers. The Harman-Kardon 330B was...
Metal
Sold
H 16.5 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
Lloyd's Speaker Model 2W22-148A Teak & Aluminum Round Mid Century Speakers- Pair
By Lloyds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lloyd's Speaker Model 2W22-148A Teak & Aluminum Round Mid Century Speakers- Pair. Circa 1960s. Measurements: 16.5" H x 13.25" Diameter.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Speaker
By Philips
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Philips brand, it has no audio speakers inside, it's just the cabinet already professionally restored on the outside, the previous fabric we couldn't remove and put a new fabric on t...
Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Pair of Wharfedale W60 Speakers
By Wharfedale
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage set of two Wharfedale W60 speakers, The 1960s. Impedance 4-8 Ohms. The brass label indicates made in Hong Kong, Circa the 1960s. Internal speakers in...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Pair of Warfedale Speakers Walnut
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century modern period. Dimensions: 14.5 H x 23.75 W x 13 D Delivery within 200 miles from San Diego CA is available for an additional fee.
Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Altec 831A Capistrano Speaker System Mid-Century Modern Walnut Console Case
By Altec Lansing Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Altec 831A Capistrano speaker system Mid-Century Modern walnut console case.
Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Altec 831A Capistrano Speaker System Mid-Century Modern Walnut Console Case
By Altec Lansing Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Altec 831A Capistrano speaker system Mid-Century Modern walnut console case.
Walnut
Best Vintage Speakers British Wharfedale W60 Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Wharfedale
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: a vintage set of two British Wharfedale W60 speakers, 1960s. Impedance 4-8 Ohms. The brass label indicates made in Hong Kong, circa 1960s. Deemed the best sou...
Rosewood
Jensen Mid Century Floor Speakers, a Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jensen mid century floor speakers - A pair Each speaker measures: 21 wide x 18.25 deep x 32 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
Wood
Mid Century Three Piece Stereo Console and Speakers
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century three piece stereo console and speakers This console measures: 36 wide x 19.5 deep x 33 inches high, and each speaker is 18.5 wide x 18.75 deep x 33.25 inches high ...
Wood
Sold
H 19.5 in W 11.5 in D 10 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Speakers by Dynaco Model A-25 Danish Modern
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and rare pair of very collectable speakers by Dynaco model A-25, nice walnut cases freshly refinished in working condition. All original.
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Speakers by Dynaco Model A-25 Danish Modern
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and rare pair of very collectable speakers by Dynaco model A-25, nice walnut cases freshly refinished in working condition. All original.
Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 21 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Bose Speakers on Eero Saarinen Tulip Bases, 1970s
By bose, Eero Saarinen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous pair of standing speakers, mounted on Eero Saarinen tulip bases, by Bose, circa 1970s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 21" W x 13" D x...
Altec Lansing Mid Century 838A The Carmel Speakers, a Pair
By Altec Lansing Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Altec Lansing mid century 838A The Carmel Speakers - A pair Each speaker: 35 wide x 18 deep x 31.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
Wood
Bose 901 Speakers
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A pair of '70s production Bose 901 speakers on Saarinen style tulip bases. Framed in solid walnut, the speakers are in great structural shape, and sound like new. The fabric covering...
BRAUN "L 710" speakers
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
BRAUN "L 710" speakers with walnut veneer case and LF 700 stand in black. The speakers were manufactured in Germany from 1969 to 1972.
Walnut
1970s Modern Pair Beovox S60 B&O Speakers Rosewood, Denmark
By Bang & Olufsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Beovox B&O Denmark pair of Speakers by Bang Olufsen Made in Denmark, Rosewood case. Model Beovox. Specs are on the backside. Measures: 23 H x 12.5 W x 8.25 D. Preowned original vi...
Rosewood
Telefunken Klangbox RB 70 Speakers
By Telefunken
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These smart West German speakers are in exceptional condition for their age with little wear to the genuine wood veneer surface. They have a nice quality sound and have been rewir...
Wood
Charles and Ray Eames Speaker
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Charles and Ray Eames speaker, designed 1956 for Stephens Tru-sonic Inc. / Herman Miller.
Aluminum
George Nelson Hifi Cabinet with Satellite Speaker
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a classic George Nelson minimalist record player cabinet and satellite speaker cab from the Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) group of the 1940s. Made by Herman Miller with beautifu...
Walnut
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.
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