Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin "Less is More II" Modular Cabinets (7)
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hanover, MA
"The Less Is More Il modular casegood system, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Inc
Wood
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
Le Bambole modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole 3 seats sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia , the Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979, reupholster in cotton and linen fabric, Le Bambole is an i...
Fabric, Cotton, Linen
Enzo Mari Modular Metal LP Record Holder set of 3 1965 Italy
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Den Haag, NL
set of Three Metal LP Records holders ,in Three different sizes . In a Bright Red Color . Design by the famous Italian Designer Enzo Mari . for Danese Milano 1965 . Underneath the E...
Metal
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna Velvet, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Laguna velvet, metal and plastic, Italy
Velvet, Plastic
RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER DE SEDE DS-11 MODULAR CORNER SOFA
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Stunning vintage restored cigar brown leather De Sede DS-11 Modular corner sofa Please note the
Leather
Vintage Midcentury Asian Style 7 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Set by John Wiser
By John Wisner
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury Asian Style 7 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Set by John Wiser for Ficks Reed
Velvet, Bamboo
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
Glass, Teak
$5,880Sale Price / set|40% Off
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 7, Green White, Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 7, White, Finland, 1972. This set includes 2
Metal
Kanz Modular Sofa Green & White Striped (Set of 3 with Daybed) by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Kanz Sofa by Hermhaus is a serene and contemporary modular sofa set, featuring a stylish green
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Rare Paul McCobb Modular Sliding Door Cabinet / bookcase on rare iron base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Paul McCobb Sliding door cabinet / bookcase on rare iron base, solid maple. retains original fabric covered sliding doors .. 40 years in the business , I have owned several P...
Iron
Set of Four Italian Modular Wood and Stone Coffee Side Sofa Tables, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful modular coffee tables with travertine top on teak base, Italy, 1960s. Price for set
Travertine
Vittorio Introini for Proposals Set of Five Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Proposals, storage wall system, model 'P700', chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1969 An impressive open bookcase, both visually and st...
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1960s Danish Teak Modular Sofa Group and Table by Peter Hvidt for France & Son
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
A rare and beautifully preserved modular seating group by Peter Hvidt, featuring the celebrated
Teak
Samara modular system by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Italy, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare Samara modular system by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Milan, Italy, 1970s. Crafted
Cane, Glass, Ash
Kanz Sofa Green & White Striped (Set of 2) 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
Kanz Sofa Green & 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
Wood, Oak, Velvet
$541Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Extra Large String Wall Desk System – Classic Scandinavian Modular Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Width: 60 cm (23.6 in) – Shelves A timeless and highly collectible piece of Scandinavian modular design
Metal
Gio Ponti Set of 5 Modular Hexagonal Coffee Tables For ISA Bergamo , Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Montréal, QC
Designer : Gio Ponti Design Period : 20th Century Materials : Wood/ Laminate/ Steel Condition
Metal
Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare midcentury Free standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller International
Wood
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Grey 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 large
Fabric
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 5
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of five
Leather
Pierre Chapo 'T22 Bow' Handcrafted Modular Low Table in Elm for Chapo Création
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Chapo 'T22 Bow' Handcrafted Modular Low Table in Elm for Chapo Création. Pierre Chapo was
Hardwood, Elm
COR Model Corbi Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat 2x limegreen Lounge Chair
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare and stunning Modular sectional sofa /Lounge Chair designed by Klaus Uredat in 1969
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Bench Modular Sofa with Table for Madison Furniture, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
Ultra cool modular 2-seat sofa with built in table in walnut and covered in original knit designed
Walnut
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of 3. Mario
Leather
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of two
Leather
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of four
Leather
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of four
Leather
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” Modular Sofa for Cassina, Brown Velvet, 1972, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, dark brown velvet, Italy, 1972, set of 3. Mario
Leather
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
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Wood
$28,402Sale Price|20% Off
Environ 1 modular sofa designed by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol Internation 1970
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Environ 1 modular sofa designed by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1970. Polyurethane foam frame, cotton fabric, faux leather backing, metal inserts, composed of 4 joined elem...
Cotton
Luigi Sormani Rectangular Modular Coffee Table in Wood and Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Luigi Sormani
Located in Rome, IT
This modular rosewood, metal and glass coffee table produced by Luigi Sormani in the 1960s in Italy
Metal
$19,881Sale Price|20% Off
Lara modular sofa designed by Pamio, Toso and Massari for Stilwood 1968
By Noti Massari, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare modular sofa model Lara designed by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari in 1968 for Stilwood. Polyurethane rubber frame, cotton bouclé fabric, restored, excellent condit...
Cotton, Rubber
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 6, Yellow, Finland, 1972
By Palaset, Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 6, White, Yellow, Finland, 1972 Palaset
Metal
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, Modular Sofa Model '9000', in Teddy Re-Upholstery 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Almelo, NL
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, modular sofa model '9000', in teddy fabric re-upholstery, Italy 1970s
Fabric, Beech
Mastercraft Modular Wood Brass Library Wall Unit Bookcase Vitrines Set of 3
By Mastercraft
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, three pieces modular style cabinets
Brass
Op Pop Mod DePas Durbino Lomazzi for Kartell Modular Brick Shelf System
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Kartell, Depas E D'urbino
Located in Ferndale, MI
Memphis era modular shelf system named " Brick " for the stackable plastic up rights. Designed by
Plastic
High modular Wall Unit with Dry Bar in Wood, Metal and Brass, Italy, 1960's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Rare 1950s–60s Italian modular wall system in wood with black lacquered steel uprights and refined
Metal, Brass
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Five seats in original blue velvet
By Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Amanta 5 seater modular sofa by Mario Bellini. Original blue velvet fabric, well
Velvet
Modular 4-seater Fiandra sofa in cream fabric by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in amstelveen, NL
renowned Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920–2006) for Cassina. Comprising four modular elements, it
Wool, Cotton, Linen, Jute
$2,556Sale Price / set|20% Off
Modular Set by Designer Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden veneered construction - Upper surfaces black opaxite glass - Glass bears signs of use, small fragments - Original condition preserved. - Cleaned up.
Glass, Wood
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Khaki Hopsacking 4 Piece Modular Sofa Made in Sweden
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Scandinavian Modern khaki hopsacking fabric 4-piece modular sofa made in Sweden
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia First Edition 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
'Camaleonda' First Edition modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, for C&B Italia, 1970. The
Fabric, Wood
Joseph-André Motte, Set of Modular Seats for Lyon Satolas Airport, 1976
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Set of modular seats in fiberglass and polyester lacquered in three colors, created in 1975 by
Fiberglass, Polyester, Lacquer
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Black, 1973, Set of 4
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, black leather and foam, France, 1973, set of
Leather, Foam
Modular Desk Set with White Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3
By M. Požár
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage furniture set was designed by Mojmir Pozar and produced in the 1960s in the Czech Republic. The set consists of three elements: - smaller cabinet: 40x42x60cm - larger ca...
Glass, Wood
1970s Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional 26 Pieces
By Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Monrovia, CA
1970s UMBO Modular Shelving Unit Designed by Kay LeRoy Ruggles For Directional, Made In The USA, 26
Plastic
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy, 1973, Set of 4
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather and foam, France, 1973, set of
Leather, Foam
De Sede 'Cosmos' DS28 modular sofa in grey / brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Uithoorn, NL
De Sede 'Cosmos' DS28 modular sofa in grey / brown Leather, Switzerland, 1970's The Cosmos has
Leather
Ivory “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options for the user, which also
Metal
Set Of Two Luigi Colani Modular Longue Chair Orbis For COR 1960s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Čelinac, BA
Luigi Colani Orbis Longue Chairs For COR Germany 1960s
Fabric, Plywood
Luigi Colani Modular Orbis Sofa Table 1969 COR Germany Orange Velvet Space Age
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in Munster, NRW
Luigi Colani, 1969 for COR, Germany - modular Orbis sofa with original orange-red needle velvet
Plywood
$3,112Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 9, White Brown Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 9, White and Brown, Finland, 1972. Palaset
Metal
George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, United States. Very fine Modular §seater sofa by George
Steel, Chrome
Caesar Stoffi for Nagel, Pair of Modular Stacking Elements/Candle Holders, 1970s
By Fritz Nagel, Caesar Stoffi
Located in London, GB
Caesar Stoffi for Fritz Nagel c. 1970 2 modular stacking elements/candleholders Polished metal
Metal
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa 3 Seater
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Modular sofa Camaleonda model designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B Italy in 1972. Composed
Bouclé, Wood
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.