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Mario Marenco Three seater Marechiaro sofa for Arflex
Mario Marenco Three seater Marechiaro sofa for Arflex

Mario Marenco Three seater Marechiaro sofa for Arflex

Located in New York, NY

to mid-century Italian design innovation, combining playful elegance with practical functionality

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Mogens Koch Cabinets for Rud Rasmussen, Circa 1950, Denmark
Set of 6 Mogens Koch Cabinets for Rud Rasmussen, Circa 1950, Denmark

Set of 6 Mogens Koch Cabinets for Rud Rasmussen, Circa 1950, Denmark

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

Located in Girona, Spain

a sophisticated example of Scandinavian modernism in today’s homes. The award-winning mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Pine

“Bolla” Sofa – Attributed to Gianni Ruffi, Italy, 1970s
“Bolla” Sofa – Attributed to Gianni Ruffi, Italy, 1970s

“Bolla” Sofa – Attributed to Gianni Ruffi, Italy, 1970s

By Gianni Ruffi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

for modern, mid-century, or avant-garde interiors, the Bolla sofa stands as an iconic expression of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1970s Italian Space Age Tubular Floor Lamp
1970s Italian Space Age Tubular Floor Lamp

1970s Italian Space Age Tubular Floor Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, modular geometry, and a utilitarian stance. A strong statement piece for mid-century modern, space age

Category

Late 20th Century Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Space Age Candleholders made of Aluminium Jorge Pensi Design
Set of 2 Space Age Candleholders made of Aluminium Jorge Pensi Design

Set of 2 Space Age Candleholders made of Aluminium Jorge Pensi Design

By Jorge Pensi

Located in BARCELONA, ES

If you're seeking a unique blend of mid-century modern flair and futuristic design, this set of 2

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Space Age Candelabras

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural Shelving System
Sculptural Shelving System

Sculptural Shelving System

Located in Round Top, TX

creates a dynamic, almost architectural composition, evoking the modular sensibilities of mid-century

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Amethyst Murano Glass Aluminum Sconce Italian Brutalist 1970s
Amethyst Murano Glass Aluminum Sconce Italian Brutalist 1970s

Amethyst Murano Glass Aluminum Sconce Italian Brutalist 1970s

Located in Lisboa, PT

A sculptural wall sconce, Italy, 1960s — a striking example of mid-century Italian lighting where

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Coat Rack by Carlo Di Carli for Fiam
Coat Rack by Carlo Di Carli for Fiam

Coat Rack by Carlo Di Carli for Fiam

By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

shape mid-century Italian interiors. Today, his work is appreciated for its clarity, comfort, and quiet

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Plastic, Bentwood

Vintage Boho Parsons Sectional Sofa
Vintage Boho Parsons Sectional Sofa

Vintage Boho Parsons Sectional Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

scale of late Mid-Century design, channeling the popular Parsons aesthetic with its fully upholstered

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Modular Bench with Upholstered Seats, Italy ca 1950s
Italian Modular Bench with Upholstered Seats, Italy ca 1950s

Italian Modular Bench with Upholstered Seats, Italy ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

meticulously shaped the wood frames to fit seamlessly together. Though many mid-century Italian designers may

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Brazilian Modern Chest in Hardwood & Brass by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s, Brazil
Brazilian Modern Chest in Hardwood & Brass by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s, Brazil

Brazilian Modern Chest in Hardwood & Brass by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s, Brazil

By Geraldo de Barros

Located in New York, NY

Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers made in Hardwood designed by Geraldo de

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples 1960’s
Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples 1960’s

Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples 1960’s

By Staples & Co. Ltd

Located in Markington, GB

Impressive Mid Century design with matt black steel ladders and teak shelves. All elements are modular and

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Monumental Omnibus Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s
Monumental Omnibus Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s

Monumental Omnibus Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Hamburg, PA

would look great in any Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary home. The scale is wonderful, however, new

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Wall Rack with Formica and Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1960
Wall Rack with Formica and Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1960

Wall Rack with Formica and Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1960

Located in Madrid, ES

material driven approach characteristic of mid century Central European design. Conceived as a wall mounted

Category

Antique 1660s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Formica, Oak

Rare Sculptural 'Poliedra' Floor Lamp by Felice Ragazzo for Guzzini Italy 1970s
Rare Sculptural 'Poliedra' Floor Lamp by Felice Ragazzo for Guzzini Italy 1970s

Rare Sculptural 'Poliedra' Floor Lamp by Felice Ragazzo for Guzzini Italy 1970s

By Felice Ragazzo, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Munich, DE

Sculptural Mid Century Modern 'Poliedra' floor lamp. The floor lamp consists of four modular

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Wall-Mounted Sideboards by Antoine Philippon & Jacqueline Lecoq, 1958
Wall-Mounted Sideboards by Antoine Philippon & Jacqueline Lecoq, 1958

Wall-Mounted Sideboards by Antoine Philippon & Jacqueline Lecoq, 1958

Located in Echt, NL

highly desirable Mid-Century Modern wall-mounted sideboards / credenzas, designed by Antoine Philipponand

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s

Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

de Arte in the 1950s, this bar cart exemplifies the structural clarity and material confidence of mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Vintage Hale Barrister Bookcases - Set of 2
Vintage Hale Barrister Bookcases - Set of 2

Vintage Hale Barrister Bookcases - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern minimalism. Perfect for small-space living or as a sophisticated addition

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Carlo Bartoli Sofa in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate
Carlo Bartoli Sofa in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate

Carlo Bartoli Sofa in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate

By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century Italian sofa in cognac leather by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate. Matching

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Guglielmo Ulrich Sideboard for S.A.F.F.A. Milano, 1960s
Guglielmo Ulrich Sideboard for S.A.F.F.A. Milano, 1960s

Guglielmo Ulrich Sideboard for S.A.F.F.A. Milano, 1960s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

in 1950, this mid-century sideboard reflects a shift from his earlier neoclassical style toward

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Guglielmo Ulrich Sideboard for S.A.F.F.A. Milano, 1960s
Guglielmo Ulrich Sideboard for S.A.F.F.A. Milano, 1960s

Guglielmo Ulrich Sideboard for S.A.F.F.A. Milano, 1960s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

in 1950, this mid-century sideboard reflects a shift from his earlier neoclassical style toward

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Plastic by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Plastic by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s

Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Plastic by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

outstanding examples of mid-century Scandinavian modernism, combining architectural rhythm with luminous

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Triple Pendant Light by Reggiani, Italy, 1960s
Triple Pendant Light by Reggiani, Italy, 1960s

Triple Pendant Light by Reggiani, Italy, 1960s

By Reggiani

Located in Voorburg, NL

Triple Pendant Light by Reggiani, Italy, 1960s An exceptional example of Italian mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1960s Pilastro Tomado Three-Section Wall Unit with Desk – by Tjerk Reijenga
1960s Pilastro Tomado Three-Section Wall Unit with Desk – by Tjerk Reijenga

1960s Pilastro Tomado Three-Section Wall Unit with Desk – by Tjerk Reijenga

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Markington, GB

example of Dutch mid-century modular design — practical, flexible, and highly collectible. Please contact

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Bent Rattan - Set of 2
Vintage Boho Bent Rattan - Set of 2

Vintage Boho Bent Rattan - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

adaptable nature and timeless appeal make it a perfect fit for Mid-Century Modern, Bohemian, and Coastal

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

1920s Red English Renaissance Nailhead Swivel Stools Chair, Set of 3
1920s Red English Renaissance Nailhead Swivel Stools Chair, Set of 3

1920s Red English Renaissance Nailhead Swivel Stools Chair, Set of 3

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970d with this exquisite modular, camel

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

MCM Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Calvin Credenza Sideboard Leather Brass Walnut
MCM Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Calvin Credenza Sideboard Leather Brass Walnut

MCM Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Calvin Credenza Sideboard Leather Brass Walnut

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Portland, OR

An original & iconic Mid-Century Modern credenza / wall unit model # C8506, designed by Paul Mc

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Marcel Breuer Wassily B3 Leather Armchairs, Fasem 1983 Edition
Marcel Breuer Wassily B3 Leather Armchairs, Fasem 1983 Edition

Marcel Breuer Wassily B3 Leather Armchairs, Fasem 1983 Edition

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Paris, FR

Paolozzi Herman Miller Minvielle Minimalist Brutalism 1950s 1960s 1970s Mid Century 1930s Architecture

Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Kai Kristiansen's FM Reolsystem Shelving System in Rosewood 1960s
Vintage Kai Kristiansen's FM Reolsystem Shelving System in Rosewood 1960s

Vintage Kai Kristiansen's FM Reolsystem Shelving System in Rosewood 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

Kristiansen, is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Crafted from richly grained rosewood, the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Gerrit Rietveld “R25” Sleeping Sofa for Metz & Co, Netherlands, 1935 (Design)
Gerrit Rietveld “R25” Sleeping Sofa for Metz & Co, Netherlands, 1935 (Design)

Gerrit Rietveld “R25” Sleeping Sofa for Metz & Co, Netherlands, 1935 (Design)

By Gerrit Rietveld, Metz & Co.

Located in Dronten, NL

Red Blue Chair, the R25 reflects a more refined, industrial sensibility—a precursor to mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Spruce

7-Piece John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa Group
7-Piece John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa Group

7-Piece John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa Group

By John and Elinor McGuire, Ficks Reed, John Wisner

Located in Chattanooga, TN

collection, first introduced in 1954. Poised at the intersection of Eastern sensibility and mid-century

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate

Carlo Bartoli Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate
Carlo Bartoli Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate

Carlo Bartoli Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate

By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century armchair by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s. Original leather

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Italian Vintage Travertine Elephant Family Miniatures in the style of Enzo Mari
Italian Vintage Travertine Elephant Family Miniatures in the style of Enzo Mari

Italian Vintage Travertine Elephant Family Miniatures in the style of Enzo Mari

By Enzo Mari, Fratelli Manelli

Located in Roma, IT

A mid-century miniature sculpture set depicting a family of elephants. This miniature set made in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Danish Vintage Reol Shelve Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s
Danish Vintage Reol Shelve Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s

Danish Vintage Reol Shelve Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Breda, Netherlands

mid-century design, without trying too hard. Crafted with the precision and restraint that define

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s

Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s

Located in Manzano, IT

comfort. Key Features: 1970s Mid-Century Design: A timeless vintage piece with an inviting, curved

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Iron

Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson

Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Omnibus Design

Located in Chattanooga, TN

mid-century innovation. The shelving unit is supported by slender, spring-loaded tension poles

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Large Retro 1950's Vintage String Metal Framed Desk Cupboard Drawers Wall System
Large Retro 1950's Vintage String Metal Framed Desk Cupboard Drawers Wall System

Large Retro 1950's Vintage String Metal Framed Desk Cupboard Drawers Wall System

By Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Markington, GB

for both modern and mid-century interiors. The unit remains in good vintage condition. The cupboard

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Olivetti Desk 1960's
Olivetti Desk 1960's

Olivetti Desk 1960's

By Olivetti

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

-century modern sensibility, while clever features and modular components emphasize practicality and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 6 bay L-shaped shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vico Magistretti "Omega" Wall Light for Artemide, 1962
Vico Magistretti "Omega" Wall Light for Artemide, 1962

Vico Magistretti "Omega" Wall Light for Artemide, 1962

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

globe. This design creates a soft yet striking illumination, becoming a key element of mid-century

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vico Magistretti "Omega" Wall Lights for Artemide, 1962, Set of 2
Vico Magistretti "Omega" Wall Lights for Artemide, 1962, Set of 2

Vico Magistretti "Omega" Wall Lights for Artemide, 1962, Set of 2

By Artemide, Vico Magistretti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

inner opaline globe. This design creates a soft yet striking illumination, becoming a key element of mid

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s

Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Culver City, CA

furniture design is incredibly significant. His work helped define the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic, and his

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for Gubi in Oak
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for Gubi in Oak

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for Gubi in Oak

By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot

Located in Glendale, CA

books and objects. A legend of mid-century design, French-Hungarian Mathieu Matégot studied fine arts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Feal bookcases
Feal bookcases

Feal bookcases

$4,809 / item

Feal bookcases

Located in Milano, IT

, and historical significance within mid-century Italian furniture production.

Category

Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

1970s Modernist Orange Ceramic Teapot by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli
1970s Modernist Orange Ceramic Teapot by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli

1970s Modernist Orange Ceramic Teapot by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli

By Gabbianelli, Liisi Meronen Beckmann

Located in Aci Castello, IT

both functional and visually iconic. This teapot is highly sought after by collectors of mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Custom Two Part Long Credenza
Vintage Custom Two Part Long Credenza

Vintage Custom Two Part Long Credenza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking two-piece modular credenza is a masterclass in mid-century minimalist design

Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli

Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Leather 5-Seater Sofa "Fiandra" by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970, Italy
Leather 5-Seater Sofa "Fiandra" by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970, Italy

Leather 5-Seater Sofa "Fiandra" by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970, Italy

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in The Hague, NL

/ mid-century contemporary Condition: Excellent; leather well-maintained A statement of refined

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Brazilian Modern Rosewood End Tables
Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Brazilian Modern Rosewood End Tables

Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Brazilian Modern Rosewood End Tables

By Percival Lafer

Located in Chattanooga, TN

mid-century sensibility, this Percival Lafer occasional table commands attention from every vantage

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Rosewood

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Midcentury Modular For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury modular available at 1stDibs. Each midcentury modular for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury modular, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each midcentury modular bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury modular that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Herman Miller and Royal System produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Midcentury Modular?

Prices for a midcentury modular start at $466 and top out at $14,250 with the average selling for $4,909.

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

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.