Skip to main content

Midcentury Modular

to
377
2,722
1,518
4,009
278
104
3,646
186
111
16
15
5
3
1
1
1
12
7
3,988
382
10
2,364
1,451
1
9
30
432
1,026
1,173
111
17
2,179
1,358
1,323
824
637
3,304
1,206
751
700
660
4,363
4,138
4,211
227
225
201
132
106
Sort By
Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s
Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s

Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s

By Willy Guhl

Located in Balen, BE

display piece. They can also be used as side tables. We have 16 modular elements available in total, find

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Concrete, Other

Agnes S Modular Couch Without Arms
Agnes S Modular Couch Without Arms

Agnes S Modular Couch Without Arms

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s

Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milan, IT

Large modular bookcase composed by movable black painted shelves and wood uprights with brass feet

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Modular Minimal Sofa Italian Design 1970s
Modular Minimal Sofa Italian Design 1970s

Modular Minimal Sofa Italian Design 1970s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Modular minimal sofa Italian design 1970s. Six pieces.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Modular Arc Floor Lamp, 1980s
Italian Modular Arc Floor Lamp, 1980s

Italian Modular Arc Floor Lamp, 1980s

Located in Brussels, BE

Italian Modular Arc floor lamp, 1980s Size : W 86 - 163 cm H 185- 155 cm.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Wood Flower Modular Table. Italy, 1980s
Wood Flower Modular Table. Italy, 1980s

Wood Flower Modular Table. Italy, 1980s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Flower side end drop-leaf table or gueridon in wood and black lacquered metal. Modular top. End of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Metal

Large German Modular Sofa by Walter Knoll
Large German Modular Sofa by Walter Knoll

Large German Modular Sofa by Walter Knoll

By Walter Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large German modular sofa by Walter Knoll.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Dutch Modular Wall System by Interstar, Netherlands, 1960s
Dutch Modular Wall System by Interstar, Netherlands, 1960s

Dutch Modular Wall System by Interstar, Netherlands, 1960s

Located in Voorburg, NL

This elegant modular wall system by Interstar is a refined example of Dutch modernist furniture

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Vintage velvet modular sofa by Laauser, 1970s
Vintage velvet modular sofa by Laauser, 1970s

Vintage velvet modular sofa by Laauser, 1970s

$1,850Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage velvet modular sofa by Laauser, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Seventies olive green velvet fabric sofa with 3 seating elements. Cool shape for smaller living rooms or a waiting room, office,.. Good condition 1970s - Germany Dimensions as sh...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Scandinavian Modern Teak Modular Cabinet with Shelving
Scandinavian Modern Teak Modular Cabinet with Shelving

Scandinavian Modern Teak Modular Cabinet with Shelving

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Søberg Møbler

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This is a modular two piece shelving/storage unit made from solid old growth teak wood, finished in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Gerhard Berg "Varia" Modular Three Seat Sofa
Gerhard Berg "Varia" Modular Three Seat Sofa

Gerhard Berg "Varia" Modular Three Seat Sofa

By Vatne Møbler

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Norway Designer: Gerhard Berg Manufacturer: Vatne Møbelfabrik Era: 1950s Materials: Oak, Wool Measurements: 66.5" wide x 28" deep x 31" tall

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Velvet Brown / Green Modular Sofa, 3-elements
Vintage Velvet Brown / Green Modular Sofa, 3-elements

Vintage Velvet Brown / Green Modular Sofa, 3-elements

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This modular sofa was made in Germany in the 1970s. It features three elements covered in brown

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Modular Bench "SAGA" Sofa by Gunnar Sørlie
Modular Bench "SAGA" Sofa by Gunnar Sørlie

Modular Bench "SAGA" Sofa by Gunnar Sørlie

By K. Sørlie & Sønner Møbelfabrikk

Located in Neuss, NW

Exclusive modular sofa from the 1960s by Gunnar Sørlie for Karl Sørlie & Sønner, Sarpsborg. Model

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage 1970s 9-Piece Curved Modular Sofa Sectional
Vintage 1970s 9-Piece Curved Modular Sofa Sectional

Vintage 1970s 9-Piece Curved Modular Sofa Sectional

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Remarkably well preserved nine‑piece modular sofa sectional from the late 1960s–1970s. The set

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1970s Curved Modular Sofa, Postmodern Design, Linen Upholstery
1970s Curved Modular Sofa, Postmodern Design, Linen Upholstery

1970s Curved Modular Sofa, Postmodern Design, Linen Upholstery

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Striking modular curved sofa from the late 1970s, with a strong postmodern character and a playful

Category

Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Large Set of Three Modular Coffee Table
Large Set of Three Modular Coffee Table

Large Set of Three Modular Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A fine set of three geometric design modular coffee table in alternate dark and honey wood veneer

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Roberto Matta for Gavina, Modular Sofa, 1966
Roberto Matta for Gavina, Modular Sofa, 1966

Roberto Matta for Gavina, Modular Sofa, 1966

By Roberto Matta

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Roberto Matta, signed. Gavina, edited by. Modular sofa, “Malitte” model, composed of five

Category

Mid-20th Century Chilean Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1960s Aluminium Modular Wall-Mounted Light Panels
1960s Aluminium Modular Wall-Mounted Light Panels

1960s Aluminium Modular Wall-Mounted Light Panels

Located in Brussels, BE

1960s aluminium modular wall-mounted light panels Large quantity available.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Modular seventies sofa set with 5 elements, Germany
Modular seventies sofa set with 5 elements, Germany

Modular seventies sofa set with 5 elements, Germany

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Striking 5pc modular sofa set with removable armrests and period seventies fabric. Very cool sofa

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini, Modular Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1970s
Mario Bellini, Modular Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1970s

Mario Bellini, Modular Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in High Point, NC

A green fabric and metal modular sofa, model Camaleonda, designed by Mario Bellini and produced by

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Agnes M Modular Couch Right/Left Arm
Agnes M Modular Couch Right/Left Arm

Agnes M Modular Couch Right/Left Arm

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System

By Simon Furniture, Enzo Mari

Located in Chicago, IL

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970 Enameled

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Cinova Modular Lounge Chairs, Set of 3
Cinova Modular Lounge Chairs, Set of 3

Cinova Modular Lounge Chairs, Set of 3

Located in Brussels, BE

Cinova modular lounge chairs, set of 3.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa

By Albert Rosenthal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s This exuberant

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Complete Eilersen Modular Sofa in Blue Fabric with Cushions
Complete Eilersen Modular Sofa in Blue Fabric with Cushions

Complete Eilersen Modular Sofa in Blue Fabric with Cushions

By Eilersen 1

Located in Lejre, DK

Complete modular sofa by Eilersen upholstered in blue fabric with matching cushions. The sofa

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Agnes L Modular Couch Right/Left Arm
Agnes L Modular Couch Right/Left Arm

Agnes L Modular Couch Right/Left Arm

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø “Apollo” Modular Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Illum Wikkelsø “Apollo” Modular Lounge Chairs with Ottoman

Illum Wikkelsø “Apollo” Modular Lounge Chairs with Ottoman

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Kastrup, DK

as highly desirable examples of mid-20th-century Danish design.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Agnes S Modular Couch Right/Left Arm
Agnes S Modular Couch Right/Left Arm

Agnes S Modular Couch Right/Left Arm

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modular Armchair in Mustard Wool Upholstery, Italy, 1970
Modular Armchair in Mustard Wool Upholstery, Italy, 1970

Modular Armchair in Mustard Wool Upholstery, Italy, 1970

Located in Madrid, ES

This modular armchair was produced in Italy in the 1970s and is upholstered in mustard-colored wool

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Original 1960s Italian Green four piece  Modular Sofa
Original 1960s Italian Green four piece  Modular Sofa

Original 1960s Italian Green four piece Modular Sofa

Located in London, GB

talian Green Modular Sofa, c.1960s Metal, wood and fabric Made in Italy H 72 x W 70 x D 76 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969

Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” modular sofa for Verpan, green fabric, Denmark, 1969. Verner Panton

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Tomado  modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland
Tomado  modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland

Tomado modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland

By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado

Located in Den Haag, NL

Tomado wall shelf from the 50s, it is made up of 2 black metal uprights dyed in the mass and stamped + 3 teak wood shelves with fixings included. The whole is in very good condition ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Numero IV Modular Lounge Chair by Grant Featherston, 1970s
Numero IV Modular Lounge Chair by Grant Featherston, 1970s

Numero IV Modular Lounge Chair by Grant Featherston, 1970s

By Grant Featherston

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Grant Featherston Modular Lounge Chairs And Australian Vintage Seating A rare Numero IV modular

Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

1970s Wittmann Hochbaret leather Modular Sofa, Austria
1970s Wittmann Hochbaret leather Modular Sofa, Austria

1970s Wittmann Hochbaret leather Modular Sofa, Austria

By Wittmann

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with minor signs of wear due to age - Patinated leather - heigh of seat 41 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Virgil Abloh Double Modular Imagination Table For Cassina
Virgil Abloh Double Modular Imagination Table For Cassina

Virgil Abloh Double Modular Imagination Table For Cassina

By Virgil Abloh

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Virgil Abloh Double Modular Imagination Table For Cassina Virgil Abloh and Cassina design a

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s.
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s.

Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s.

By Durlet

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s. The sofa consists of four seating

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Modern Modular Sofa by Peter Hvidt
Danish Modern Modular Sofa by Peter Hvidt

Danish Modern Modular Sofa by Peter Hvidt

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern "Minerva" Model Modular Sofa, designed by Peter Hvidt for France and Son, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Modular Couch Rubik with Soft Velvet Combo 1
Modular Couch Rubik with Soft Velvet Combo 1

Modular Couch Rubik with Soft Velvet Combo 1

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Rubik is a customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes, Rubik S

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1970s Modular Sofa With Chaise by Weiman/Preview
1970s Modular Sofa With Chaise by Weiman/Preview

1970s Modular Sofa With Chaise by Weiman/Preview

By Weiman Preview Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

1970s Sofa with Chaise Lounge by Weiman/Preview. Original upholstery. Measures 30” tall 86” long 66” deep a chaise, seat height 16” seat depth 21.5” seat depth chaise 53”

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage 1970s Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Modular Credenza
Vintage 1970s Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Modular Credenza

Vintage 1970s Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Modular Credenza

By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Designed by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, this modular credenza from the 1970s exemplifies refined

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Modular Sofa by Rodolfo Bonetto for Tecnosalotto, 1960s
Modular Sofa by Rodolfo Bonetto for Tecnosalotto, 1960s

Modular Sofa by Rodolfo Bonetto for Tecnosalotto, 1960s

By Tecnosalotto, Rodolfo Bonetto

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa in fabric, metal and plastic. Fully modular. Stamped on the underside of each element

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

vintage 2 seat modular seating by Gerald Mccabe
vintage 2 seat modular seating by Gerald Mccabe

vintage 2 seat modular seating by Gerald Mccabe

By Gerald McCabe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful modular 2 seat sofa by Gerald McCabe. the set has been completely refinished and has new

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

Hans Olsen 'TV 161 set' Teak and Cane Modular seating
Hans Olsen 'TV 161 set' Teak and Cane Modular seating

Hans Olsen 'TV 161 set' Teak and Cane Modular seating

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Rare six double set of Hans Olsen's Danish modern classic modular seating system from the 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Fendi Casa Tan Camel Velvet Modular Down Sofa
Fendi Casa Tan Camel Velvet Modular Down Sofa

Fendi Casa Tan Camel Velvet Modular Down Sofa

By Fendi Casa

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

throughout. The luxurious sofa is statement piece and packed with personality. Double modular camel velvet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather
De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather

De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, ‘DS-22’ Modular sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1980s This high quality sectional sofa

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair Bellini "Amanta" for C&B Italia Modular Lounge Chairs
Pair Bellini "Amanta" for C&B Italia Modular Lounge Chairs

Pair Bellini "Amanta" for C&B Italia Modular Lounge Chairs

By Mario Bellini

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mario Bellini 'Amanta' Modular Chairs C&B Italia. Original velvet. Labeled. price for pair 32w 32d

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Laauser Vintage Leather Patchwork Sectional Sofa Modular, 1970s
Laauser Vintage Leather Patchwork Sectional Sofa Modular, 1970s

Laauser Vintage Leather Patchwork Sectional Sofa Modular, 1970s

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Original from the 1970s Laauser Modular Leathersofa in black anthracite Aniline Leather. This sofa

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood

"Varia" Five Piece Modular Sofa by Gerhard Berg
"Varia" Five Piece Modular Sofa by Gerhard Berg

"Varia" Five Piece Modular Sofa by Gerhard Berg

By Vatne Møbler

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Norway Designer: Gerhard Berg Manufacturer: Vatne Lenestolfabrikk Era: 1950s Materials: Beech, Wool Measurements: Inquire for measurements Condition: In good original condit...

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Modular Sofà Vela Bassa Saporiti Giovanni Offredi, 1970s
Modular Sofà Vela Bassa Saporiti Giovanni Offredi, 1970s

Modular Sofà Vela Bassa Saporiti Giovanni Offredi, 1970s

By Saporiti

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Modular sofà Vela Bassa Saporiti Giovanni Offredi, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut  For Cassina
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut  For Cassina

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina

By Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina Designed between 1956 and

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Modern Modular Brass Candelabra - 6 Arm Candle Holder
Vintage Danish Modern Modular Brass Candelabra - 6 Arm Candle Holder

Vintage Danish Modern Modular Brass Candelabra - 6 Arm Candle Holder

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A sculptural Danish modern candelabra featuring six modular segments that can be arranged into a

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Rare Modular Leather Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelsø
Rare Modular Leather Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelsø

Rare Modular Leather Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelsø

By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Illum Wikkelsø Manufacturer: Ryesberg Møbler Era: 1970 Materials: Leather Condition: In excellent original condition.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s “Playpen” Modular Sectional Sofa by Selig for Simmons
1970s “Playpen” Modular Sectional Sofa by Selig for Simmons

1970s “Playpen” Modular Sectional Sofa by Selig for Simmons

Located in Victoria, BC

, this modular masterpiece invites you to lounge, rearrange, and sink right in. Every cushion and panel

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Modular Bookcase by Christian Hvidt for Søborg Møbler
Danish Modern Modular Bookcase by Christian Hvidt for Søborg Møbler

Danish Modern Modular Bookcase by Christian Hvidt for Søborg Møbler

By Christian Hvidt

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A set of 4 modular bookshelves in mahogany designed by Christian Hvidt for Søborg Møbler, Denmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Modular Sofa Set, 1950s, Set of 5
Vintage Italian Modular Sofa Set, 1950s, Set of 5

Vintage Italian Modular Sofa Set, 1950s, Set of 5

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Milano, IT

This modular sofa consists of 5 elements, just reupholstered, with brass feet in original

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Arquitectura-G Modular Masheb Sofa For Bd Barcelona
Arquitectura-G Modular Masheb Sofa For Bd Barcelona

Arquitectura-G Modular Masheb Sofa For Bd Barcelona

By Arquitectura-G

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Arquitectura-G Modular Masheb Sofa For Bd Barcelona The unique personality of the architectural

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Midcentury Modular", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.