Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Two Piece 1512 Record Cabinet 1540 Low Table
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Paul McCobb Planner Group modular two piece record cabinet consisting of a No. 1512 cabinet
Aluminum
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, Teak modular set, Denmark 60
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Paris, IDF
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962 by
Teak
Mario Bellini C&B 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original velvet (First Edition)
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original red velvet 1973 Listed price is per
Metal
Mario Bellini C&B 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original velvet (First Edition)
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' modular sofa in original red velvet 1973 Listed price is per
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Leather, Wood
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, natural leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of 6. The De Sede “DS-11
Leather
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Wood, Leather
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Leather, Wood
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Natural Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Leather, Switzerland, 1970, Set of 4 The De Sede “DS-11” modular
Leather
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Wood, Leather
Durlet 9-Piece Modular Sofa in Luxe Green De Ploeg Fabric 1970
By Durlet
Located in Oirlo, LI
Elevate your living space with this exceptional 9-piece modular sofa by Durlet, upholstered in
Fabric
Prof. Rouge Ekkehard Fahr, Floor Lamp M60 from the Modular System
By Ekkehard Fahr
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The floor lamp consists of a black painted round steel plate with support rod made of chrome-plated steel tube. Lighting rod made of matt anodized aluminum tube with fluorescent lamp...
Aluminum, Iron
$30,397Sale Price / set|20% Off
Very rare Vagues/Waves modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very stylish & rare ‘Vagues’ or ‘Waves’ modular sofa. The new reupholstery was carried out with
Fabric
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Leather, Wood
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit by Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s
Ash
Modular Nuvolone Sofa in Pink Upholstery by Rino Maturi, 1970s, 5 modules
By Mimo Padova
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
standout piece of modular furniture. Its name, meaning “big cloud” in Italian, reflects its soft, rounded
Fabric
Kanz Sofa Brown & Light Brown Striped (Set of 3) by Hermhaus–Modular Sofa
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kanz Sofa by Hermhaus is a serene and contemporary modular sofa set, featuring elegant green
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Kanz Sofa Black & White Striped (Set of 3) by Hermhaus – Modular Designer Sofa
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kanz Sofa by Hermhaus is a serene and contemporary modular sofa set, featuring elegant green
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Poul Cadovius "CADO" 3-bay Rosewood Modular Shelf System Wall Unit Denmark 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning "CADO" 3-bay Rosewood Modular Shelf System Wall Unit designed by Poul Cadovius ,made in
Rosewood
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy
Alpaca
“MF 710” Modular Bookshelf in Hardwood & Metal, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil, 1956
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian rosewood (jacarandá), white Formica panels, and solid brass hardware. The modular composition
Brass, Iron
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit in ash wood with a black finish. Designed by Dutch designer
Ash
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Modular 'Amanta' Seating Elements Brown Corduroy
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 'Amanta' lounge chairs or sectional sofa, corduroy fabric and fiberglass, Italy, 1966. The Amanta lounge set, designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia ...
Textile, Polyester
COR Model Ambo Living Room Suite Modular Sofa by Jo Otterpohl
By COR
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare and stunning Modular sectional sofa designed by Jo Otterpohl in 1969 for german
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
A Bohemian mid-19th century cut glass and silver centerpiece
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An antique mid-19th century Bohemian cut-to-clear glass and silver centerpiece, circa 1850. The cut
Silver
1970s five piece modular sofa in fleece + leather with reversible cushions
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1970s Materials: Leather, Fleece Side Chair Measurements: 27″ wide x 35.5″ deep x 28.5″ tall Corner Chair Dimensions: 63...
Leather
Ligne Roset Blue Modular Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
design Classic. This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one
Fabric
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" modular sofa for B&B Italia, foam and faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of five
Faux Fur, Foam
Modular DS-600 Sofa by Berger, Peduzzi, Vogt & Ulrich for De Sede, 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Sofa by De Sede in leather and fabric composed of 13 elements, Model: DS-600. Seat height
Leather, Fabric
Gorgeous Modular Manon Table Lamp by Yamada Shomei, circa 1970
Located in Beirut, LB
The 1970s gorgeous red modulable manon table lamp is designed by Japanese manufacturer Yamada Shomei Lighting. The switch is inside the folding arm, the lamp is lit when the arm is ...
Plastic
Kwok Hoi Chan 'Chromatic' modular sofa in orange, yellow and cream
By Kwok Hoi Chan, Steiner
Located in amstelveen, NL
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, sectional sofa, model ´chromatic´, fabric, France, 1970 This seamless seating system consists of three elements, which allow the creation of different con...
Fabric
Modular Bookcase Model “E 105 Prisma” by Edoardo Vittoria for Tecno, Italy, 1964
By Tecno
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
An iconic modular bookcase model E 105 Prisma, designed by Edoardo Vittoria and produced by Tecno
Iron
Vintage DS46 Modular Leather Sofa from De Sede, 1970s, Set of 5
By De Sede
Located in Rouen, FR
Emblématique du savoir-faire suisse, ce DS-46 signé De Sede est composé de 5 modules indépendants tapissés en cuir de buffle pleine fleur. Le set a été entièrement rénové par nos at...
Leather
Guillerme et Chambron Set of Four Side Tables / Modular Coffee Table, 1950s
By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare set of four solid oak side tables was designed by Guillerme et Chambron and produced by their atelier Votre Maison in Northern France in the 1950s. Each table is toppe...
Ceramic, Oak
Custom made modular Sofa Banda, Mohair Velvet, COM Option, Portugal, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Banda custom made modular sofa in Mohair velvet with COM option available. Inspired by the design
Foam, Velvet, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Fabric, Oak, Wood
Piero Lissoni 8 Set of Two Modular Sofa and Puff For Cassina
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni 8 Set of Two Modular Sofa and Puff For Cassina Refined minimalist shapes
Aluminum
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Modular Linear Chandelier in Pink and Red
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant, elongated pendant lamp, crafted from a refined brass structure composed of three levels illuminated by integrated light strips along its entire length. The distinctive d...
Brass
Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black Lacquered Wood and Steel
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michael Ducaroy, free-standing wall unit, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Sleek and stunning free-standing wall unit designed by Michael Ducaroy in the 1970s. In ...
Steel
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit in cream white painted wood by Dutch designer Derk Jan de
Ash
Modular DS-600 Sofa by Berger, Peduzzi, Vogt & Ulrich for De Sede, 1970s
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Sofa by De Sede in leather and fabric composed of 11 elements, Model: DS-600, Modular sofa
Leather, Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Yellow Modular Sofa, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
design Classic. This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one
Fabric
COR LÜBKE & ROLF Vintage Modular limegreen Living Room Suite Sectional Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This absolute unique and gorgeous modular sectional sofa from the 70ties is manufactured by LÜBKE
Mohair, Foam, Latex, Wood, Beech
Set of Vintage Italian Velvet Five Modular Armchairs and Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful modular velvet sofa, composed of 5 armchairs and a coffee table. The coffee table has a
Velvet, Beech
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole four piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia
Alpaca
$1,427Sale Price / set|55% Off
Modular Sofa Set by Peter Ole Schionning, Pine Wood, Brown, 1969
By Schionning & Elgaard, Niels Eilersen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This rare model is in very good condition. The pine wood frames show hardly any signs of wear, and the brown fabric upholstery is also in perfect condition. Bright canvas covers with...
Pine
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Modular Sofa for B&B Italia in Brown Velvet, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
design from the 1970s. This original vintage example consists of two modular elements measuring 90 × 90
Chrome
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia "Camaleonda" White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935-) for B&B Italia in 1972. Composed of 3
Wool
Great Italian On The Rocks modular sofa in orange by Francesco Binfaré for EDRA
By Francesco Binfaré
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
rare blend of artistry, comfort, and radical flexibility with On the Rocks — the modular sofa system
Fabric
huge and rare 251cm george nelson bench from the modular group
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
ultra rare an most possible made on special order very big george nelson bench. we also have a smaller bench available.
Metal
$2,915Sale Price / item|20% Off
Erasmo Modular Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s B&B Italia (2 avail)
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Zevenaar, NL
, 1970s This modular sofa model Erasmo has an injection molded foam frame covered in the original fabric
Fabric
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Marked Poggi Pavia. An extremely
Wood
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 10, White, Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 10, White, Finland, 1972. This set includes 5
Metal
$2,650Sale Price / set|20% Off
ORCHID Modular Sofa & Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970's
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design "ORCHID" Modular Sofa & Armchair set by Michel Cadestin for
Fabric, Fiberglass, Polyester
Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
Teak
Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
Teak
Perfect patinated DS-15 modular sofa by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss.
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
A breathtaking DS-15 modular sofa with a deep, rich patina that beautifully enhances its character
Leather
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
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.