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Midcentury Modular Bookshelf, Teak, Sliding Glass Doors, 1960s
Midcentury Modular Bookshelf, Teak, Sliding Glass Doors, 1960s

Midcentury Modular Bookshelf, Teak, Sliding Glass Doors, 1960s

By RS Associates Montreal

Located in Montréal, CA

approach to mid-century design, focused on flexibility and everyday functionality. The set includes two

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Walnut Lounge Chairs
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Walnut Lounge Chairs

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Walnut Lounge Chairs

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Walnut Lounge Chairs In very good vintage condition and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Modular Bookcase, Wood & Metal, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Modular Bookcase, Wood & Metal, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Modular Bookcase, Wood & Metal, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage Mid-Century Modern modular bookcase in wood with metal main structure. Designed and mady

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Plastic Tower Cabinet designed by Simon Fussell
Mid-Century Modern Plastic Tower Cabinet designed by Simon Fussell

Mid-Century Modern Plastic Tower Cabinet designed by Simon Fussell

By Kartell, Simon Fussel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid-century modern four-tier stackable tower cabinet designed by Simon Fussell and manufactured

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Modular Stacking Bookcase By Minty Of Oxford
Midcentury Modular Stacking Bookcase By Minty Of Oxford

Midcentury Modular Stacking Bookcase By Minty Of Oxford

By Minty of Oxford

Located in London, GB

A smart Midcentury Modular Stacking Bookcase by Minty of Oxford. This versatile piece offers

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric
1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric

1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric

Located in Berlin, DE

A stylish Mid-Century Italian modular sofa from around 1970, retaining its original beige cord

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Plywood

Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase by Pierluigi Spadolini, 1970s
Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase by Pierluigi Spadolini, 1970s

Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase by Pierluigi Spadolini, 1970s

By Pierluigi Spadolini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

features adjustable shelves and a clean, minimalist aesthetic, typical of mid-century modern design

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

and highly versatile mid-century modular shelving system — ideal for collectors, designers, or anyone

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs

By Paul McCobb

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs Table and chairs in above average vintage

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century German Peill et Putzler Table Lamp
Mid-Century German Peill et Putzler Table Lamp

Mid-Century German Peill et Putzler Table Lamp

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Austin, TX

Table lamp from mid-century German with a modern design The lamp features a chrome interior

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century teak coffee table.
Mid Century teak coffee table.

Mid Century teak coffee table.

By Cees Braakman

Located in Weesp, NL

1950's Cees Braakman Mid Century Cees Teak Coffee Table. Beautiful teak coffee table with

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Teak

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa Set in New Bouclé, Set of 4 Seats
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa Set in New Bouclé, Set of 4 Seats

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa Set in New Bouclé, Set of 4 Seats

By Mario Bellini

Located in Almelo, NL

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofa Set in New Bouclé, Set of 4 Seats An exceptional example

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Dressers, Scandinavian Design, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Dressers, Scandinavian Design, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Dressers, Scandinavian Design, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A refined pair of Mid-Century Modern teak dressers from the 1960s, designed in the Scandinavian

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash
French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash

French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bookcase / wall shelving unit / room divider, solid ash, France, 1960s This mid-century modern

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Modular Wall Bookcase, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Modular Wall Bookcase, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Modular Wall Bookcase, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern teak and brass modular wall bookcase with cabinets, 1960s Wall bookcase

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Set of Mid Century Nesting Tables in Solid Oak
Set of Mid Century Nesting Tables in Solid Oak

Set of Mid Century Nesting Tables in Solid Oak

Located in Tilburg, NL

Set of Mid Century Nesting Tables in Solid Oak, Europe, mid 20th century. This is a lovely set of

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

versatile mid-century modular shelving system — ideal for collectors, designers, or anyone seeking a

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

an exceptionally large and highly versatile mid-century modular shelving system — ideal for

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Danish Inspired Teak Credenza
Mid Century Modern Danish Inspired Teak Credenza

Mid Century Modern Danish Inspired Teak Credenza

By Clausen & Søn

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Modern Danish Inspired Teak Credenza by Clausen and Sons Above average vintage

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modular Armchairs, Red Leatherette Living Room Set, Italy 1980s
Mid-Century Modular Armchairs, Red Leatherette Living Room Set, Italy 1980s

Mid-Century Modular Armchairs, Red Leatherette Living Room Set, Italy 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

condition, it shows minimal signs of age and use. A stunning set perfect to brighten a mid-century studio

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Faux Leather

Mid-Century Sideboards by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova
Mid-Century Sideboards by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova

Mid-Century Sideboards by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova

By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova

Located in Milano, IT

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard - Italian Collectible Design - Dark Wood Cabinets Set of three

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit by Stanley
Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit by Stanley

Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit by Stanley

By Stanley Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

mid-century American modern design. Stanley Furniture Company of Stanleytown, Virginia produced well

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa Directional
Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa Directional

Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa Directional

By Directional

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa by Directional. Amazing

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa in Elmwood and Bouclé, France, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa in Elmwood and Bouclé, France, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa in Elmwood and Bouclé, France, 1970s

By Maison Regain, Pierre Chapo

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa in Elmwood and Bouclé, France, 1970s Striking modular sofa

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Multi-Colored 5600 Modular Wall Unit by Cordemeyer for Gispen
Mid-Century Modern Multi-Colored 5600 Modular Wall Unit by Cordemeyer for Gispen

Mid-Century Modern Multi-Colored 5600 Modular Wall Unit by Cordemeyer for Gispen

By Gispen Culemborg, André R. Cordemeyer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern 5600 modular wall unit. Design by Andre R. Cordemeyer for

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Teak Cabinet
Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Teak Cabinet

Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Teak Cabinet

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Tulsa, OK

. * * * Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Teak Cabinet. Above average vintage condition and structurally

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light
Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light

Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light

By Coen de Vries, Pilastro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Pilastro Two-Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light Attributed to Tjerk

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid century modern white boucle italian modular sofa armchairs 1970s
Mid century modern white boucle italian modular sofa armchairs 1970s

Mid century modern white boucle italian modular sofa armchairs 1970s

By IPE

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Mid century modern white boucle lounge chair 'Corolla' by I.P.E. Italy, 1970s This refined set of

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Mid-Century modern modular sofa by Rodney Kinsman for OMK
1970s Mid-Century modern modular sofa by Rodney Kinsman for OMK

1970s Mid-Century modern modular sofa by Rodney Kinsman for OMK

By Rodney Kinsman, OMK

Located in London, GB

range of carefully sourced Mid-Century and vintage pieces — see our other listings

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

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Khoury Furniture Mid-Century Solid Wood Hutch with Dresser, 1960s
Vintage Khoury Furniture Mid-Century Solid Wood Hutch with Dresser, 1960s

Vintage Khoury Furniture Mid-Century Solid Wood Hutch with Dresser, 1960s

By Khoury Bros.

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Vintage Mid-Century Two-Piece Hutch by Khoury Furniture A stunning and versatile vintage hutch by

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Coffee Table by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Coffee Table by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Coffee Table by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s

By Carl Straub

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Coffee Table by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s Offered individually

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Modern Large Slipper Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Peruvian Alpaca
Mid Century Modern Large Slipper Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Peruvian Alpaca

Mid Century Modern Large Slipper Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Peruvian Alpaca

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Saint Louis, MO

in hand sewn Alpaca hides is without a doubt the Cadillac of Mid Century Modern luxury and style

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Modular Sectional sofa with ottoman by Broyhill Lenoir
Mid Century Modern Modular Sectional sofa with ottoman by Broyhill Lenoir

Mid Century Modern Modular Sectional sofa with ottoman by Broyhill Lenoir

By Broyhill

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Modern Modular Sectional sofa with ottoman by Broyhill Lenoir Vintage Broyhill Lenoir

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern

Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern

By Montana

Located in Lake Worth, FL

paint. This would be a great addition to your mid century modern or Danish modern home Measurements

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Nine Piece Modular ‘Hochbarett’ Sofa by Karl Wittman
Mid-Century Nine Piece Modular ‘Hochbarett’ Sofa by Karl Wittman

Mid-Century Nine Piece Modular ‘Hochbarett’ Sofa by Karl Wittman

By De Sede, Mario Bellini, Wittmann, Karl Wittmann, Knoll

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century large modular ‘Hochbarett’ sofa. This sofa was produced by Karl Wittman for Wittman

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson
Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson

Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern Omni wall unit shelving system designed by George Nelson is circa

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Bramin Teak Dining Table and Four Chairs
Mid Century Modern Bramin Teak Dining Table and Four Chairs

Mid Century Modern Bramin Teak Dining Table and Four Chairs

By Bramin Mobler

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Modern Bramin Teak Dining Table and Four Chairs Above average vintage condition and

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen

Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid Century slipper sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen of Denmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Leather, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Leather, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Leather, 1970

By Percival Lafer

Located in High Point, NC

This 1970s Brazilian leather sofa by Percival Lafer is a striking example of bold mid-century

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Custom Mid-Century Modern 2 Piece Sectional Attributed to Harvey Probber
Large Custom Mid-Century Modern 2 Piece Sectional Attributed to Harvey Probber

Large Custom Mid-Century Modern 2 Piece Sectional Attributed to Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

A fabulous mid-century modern sectional attributed to Harvey Probber likely from the Nuclear Sert

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Spiral Stainless Steel Hanging Sculpture 1/100 signed Erwin Hauer
Mid-Century Spiral Stainless Steel Hanging Sculpture 1/100 signed Erwin Hauer

Mid-Century Spiral Stainless Steel Hanging Sculpture 1/100 signed Erwin Hauer

Located in New York, NY

This captivating Mid-Century Modernist spiral hanging sculpture by renowned artist Erwin Hauer is

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Modular Stacking Bookcase By Minty Of Oxford (Four Available)
Midcentury Modular Stacking Bookcase By Minty Of Oxford (Four Available)

Midcentury Modular Stacking Bookcase By Minty Of Oxford (Four Available)

By Minty of Oxford

Located in London, GB

A smart Midcentury Modular Stacking Bookcase by Minty of Oxford (FOUR AVAILABLE). This versatile

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s
Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s

Mid-Century Modular Desk and Storage Unit by Mojmír Požár, UP Závody, 1960s

By M. Požár

Located in Praha, CZ

Mid-Century Modern multifunctional modular furniture set designed by Mojmír Požár and manufactured

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-century modern Italian Modular Leather Sofa by Lev & Lev, 1970s
Mid-century modern Italian Modular Leather Sofa by Lev & Lev, 1970s

Mid-century modern Italian Modular Leather Sofa by Lev & Lev, 1970s

By Lev & Lev

Located in Nicolosi, IT

) Seat Height: 42 cm (16.54 in) A rare and collectible mid-century modern piece, perfect for adding a

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Mid Century Vintage De Sede DS 76 leather Highback loveseat sofa
Mid Century Vintage De Sede DS 76 leather Highback loveseat sofa

Mid Century Vintage De Sede DS 76 leather Highback loveseat sofa

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Iconic Mid century Vintage De Sede DS 76 sofa loveseat very Dark Brown almost black

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Mid-Century modern Ladderax shelving system by Robert Heal for Staples
1960s Mid-Century modern Ladderax shelving system by Robert Heal for Staples

1960s Mid-Century modern Ladderax shelving system by Robert Heal for Staples

By Ladderax, Staples & Co. Ltd

Located in London, GB

A Mid-Century modular wall shelving system by Ladderax, originally designed in 1964 by Robert Heal

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Italian Wardrobe By Barovero Torino 1960's
Vintage Mid-Century Italian Wardrobe By Barovero Torino 1960's

Vintage Mid-Century Italian Wardrobe By Barovero Torino 1960's

Located in Milano, IT

Wooden Cabinet - Sideboard - Storage Unit 1960's 1970's Very nice, vintage Mid-Century Modern

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Scalloped Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Scalloped Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Scalloped Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century scalloped back lounge chair with ottoman. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Franco Albini Attributed Mid-Century Bookcase, circa 1950, Italy
Franco Albini Attributed Mid-Century Bookcase, circa 1950, Italy

Franco Albini Attributed Mid-Century Bookcase, circa 1950, Italy

By Franco Albini

Located in Brussels, BE

Very very beautiful italian mid-century wood modular bookunit. This Franco Albini design attributed

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Set of three mid-centurymodern brass and glass coffee tables
Set of three mid-centurymodern brass and glass coffee tables

Set of three mid-centurymodern brass and glass coffee tables

By Sandro Petti

Located in Palermo, IT

such as Maison Jansen. Features: Design: The tables feature a Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Earthenware, Plexiglass

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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.