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Modular 5-Piece Sectional of 3 Chairs and 2 Tables for Brown Saltman in Walnut
Modular 5-Piece Sectional of 3 Chairs and 2 Tables for Brown Saltman in Walnut

Modular 5-Piece Sectional of 3 Chairs and 2 Tables for Brown Saltman in Walnut

By John Keal

Located in Deland, FL

This is an ultra-rare set of 3-legged lounge chairs and two end tables designed by the legendary John Keal for Brown Saltman. All three chairs and two tables still feature their orig...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Swedish Flatweave Rug by Ulla Parkdal, Signed “UP”
Vintage Swedish Flatweave Rug by Ulla Parkdal, Signed “UP”

Vintage Swedish Flatweave Rug by Ulla Parkdal, Signed “UP”

By Ulla Parkdal

Located in New York, NY

. Signed “UP” in the weave, the rug is a beautiful example of Parkdal’s work during the mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

Materials

Wool

Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Mah Jong 27 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Iconic large Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular 27 piece sectional sofa designed in the mid 20th century

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Set of 12 Murano's Colored Long Drink Glasses By Nason Moretti, Italy 60s
Set of 12 Murano's Colored Long Drink Glasses By Nason Moretti, Italy 60s

Set of 12 Murano's Colored Long Drink Glasses By Nason Moretti, Italy 60s

By Nason and Moretti, Venini

Located in Roma, IT

mid-20th century modern is composed of 12 pieces that in turn compose 3 "Vases". Each vase is composed

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

1947. rare Tropical house by Ferdinand Fillod
1947. rare Tropical house by Ferdinand Fillod

1947. rare Tropical house by Ferdinand Fillod

By Ferdinand Fillod

Located in Perpignan, FR

a collectible piece appreciated by enthusiasts of mid-20th-century architecture. Key features

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brutalist Handcrafted Glass Wall Sconces by Felipe Delfinger
Pair of Brutalist Handcrafted Glass Wall Sconces by Felipe Delfinger

Pair of Brutalist Handcrafted Glass Wall Sconces by Felipe Delfinger

By Felipe Delfinger

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

evoke a Brutalist sensibility—not through heaviness, but through material honesty and modular repetition

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Set Four French Ash and Rush Seated Straw Original Charlotte Perriand No
Vintage Set Four French Ash and Rush Seated Straw Original Charlotte Perriand No

Vintage Set Four French Ash and Rush Seated Straw Original Charlotte Perriand No

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Nottingham, GB

Auth No” to each frame. Dating from the mid twentieth century. Good solid order throughout. This set

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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Ash

Industrial Congresso Bookcase or Shelving System in White Steel by Lips Vago
Industrial Congresso Bookcase or Shelving System in White Steel by Lips Vago

Industrial Congresso Bookcase or Shelving System in White Steel by Lips Vago

By Lips Vago

Located in London, London

shelf are placed upwards, doubling as bookends. Lips Vago, an Italian company founded in the mid-20th

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Blue Steel by Lips Vago
Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Blue Steel by Lips Vago

Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Blue Steel by Lips Vago

By Lips Vago

Located in London, London

Vago, an Italian company founded in the mid-20th century when the Italian blacksmith company Vago

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s
Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s

Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Bryce Originals

Located in Berlin, DE

in the mid-20th century. McCobb's career took off in the 1950s when he gained recognition for his

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo Additional System Armchair for SORMANI
Joe Colombo Additional System Armchair for SORMANI

Joe Colombo Additional System Armchair for SORMANI

Located in New York, NY

piece and a symbol of mid-20th-century Italian design innovation.

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo Additional System Armchair for SORMANI
Joe Colombo Additional System Armchair for SORMANI

Joe Colombo Additional System Armchair for SORMANI

Located in New York, NY

Joe Colombo was one of the most innovative Italian designers of the mid-20th century, celebrated

Category

Vintage 1960s Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Lemke furniture leather chair
Lemke furniture leather chair

Lemke furniture leather chair

Located in Nashville, TN

Materials and Technique: leather Place of Origin: Germany Period: mid-20th century Date of Manufacture

Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Gino Sarfatti Four wall lamps mod. 238/1
Gino Sarfatti Four wall lamps mod. 238/1

Gino Sarfatti Four wall lamps mod. 238/1

Located in New York, NY

during the mid-20th century, these fixtures reflect Sarfatti’s mastery of balancing technical precision

Category

Vintage 1960s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lvse Lamp Clear Gray Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lvse Lamp Clear Gray Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lvse Lamp Clear Gray Murano Glass

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Pierpaolo Seguso

Located in Murano, Venice, IT

mid-20th century, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. The lamp itself represents the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lvse Lamp Cased Opaque Gray Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lvse Lamp Cased Opaque Gray Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lvse Lamp Cased Opaque Gray Murano Glass

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Pierpaolo Seguso

Located in Murano, Venice, IT

collection, Lvse draws inspiration from modular design principles of the mid-20th century, reinterpreted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lvse Lamp Clear Peach Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lvse Lamp Clear Peach Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lvse Lamp Clear Peach Murano Glass

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Pierpaolo Seguso

Located in Murano, Venice, IT

mid-20th century, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. The lamp itself represents the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lvse Lamp Cased Opaque Peach Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lvse Lamp Cased Opaque Peach Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Lvse Lamp Cased Opaque Peach Murano Glass

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Pierpaolo Seguso

Located in Murano, Venice, IT

collection, Lvse draws inspiration from modular design principles of the mid-20th century, reinterpreted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé Ribbed Panels. Set of 4
Jean Prouvé Ribbed Panels. Set of 4

Jean Prouvé Ribbed Panels. Set of 4

Located in New York, NY

architecture. Created during the mid-20th century, these panels reflect Prouvé’s deep interest in

Category

Vintage 1960s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Jean Prouvé Red Marcoule Bench
Jean Prouvé Red Marcoule Bench

Jean Prouvé Red Marcoule Bench

Located in New York, NY

design and functionalist furniture. Created in the mid-20th century, the bench was designed for the

Category

Vintage 1950s Benches

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa
Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

Pierre Paulin ABCD Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Paulin, widely recognized for transforming the landscape of mid-20th-century furniture design, sought to

Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Charlotte Perriand Pair Tall ‘Berger’ Stool
Charlotte Perriand Pair Tall ‘Berger’ Stool

Charlotte Perriand Pair Tall ‘Berger’ Stool

Located in New York, NY

-20th century, the ‘Berger’ stools reflect Perriand’s commitment to modular, human-centered design

Category

Vintage 1960s Stools

Materials

Oak

BD 09 Dark Brown Sideboard by Bartoli Design

BD 09 Dark Brown Sideboard by Bartoli Design

By Laura Meroni

Located in Milan, IT

This modular, wooden sideboard is available in seven different compositions, as well as an array of

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Period Ormolu Chenet w/ Children, Attb. Caffieri, 1700s
French Louis XV Period Ormolu Chenet w/ Children, Attb. Caffieri, 1700s

French Louis XV Period Ormolu Chenet w/ Children, Attb. Caffieri, 1700s

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in New York, NY

supports a dating to the mid-18th century when chenet construction was integrally cast rather than modular

Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Ormolu

Sculptural Artwork "Architecture of my Dream" , Wabi Sabi by Spinzi
Sculptural Artwork "Architecture of my Dream" , Wabi Sabi by Spinzi

Sculptural Artwork "Architecture of my Dream" , Wabi Sabi by Spinzi

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

is a style that emerged in the mid-20th century and is characterized by its stark, geometric forms

Category

2010s Italian Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Cement

Pair of Upholstered Space Age Swivel Chairs, Germany 1970s
Pair of Upholstered Space Age Swivel Chairs, Germany 1970s

Pair of Upholstered Space Age Swivel Chairs, Germany 1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

were often modular and adaptable, catering to the dynamic lifestyles of the time. German designers

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

Ducks Murano, 1930, Italian, Sing Salviati & C
Ducks Murano, 1930, Italian, Sing Salviati & C

Ducks Murano, 1930, Italian, Sing Salviati & C

By Salviati

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Henry Glass Prototype Folding Sling Chair
Henry Glass Prototype Folding Sling Chair

Henry Glass Prototype Folding Sling Chair

By Henry Glass

Located in New York, NY

Laszlo Moholy-Nagy. Glass was ahead of his time in his concerns with pre-fabrication, modularity

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Harvey Probber Advent 1 Series Bookcase(s) in Oak and Walnut
Harvey Probber Advent 1 Series Bookcase(s) in Oak and Walnut

Harvey Probber Advent 1 Series Bookcase(s) in Oak and Walnut

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

floating in a room. Harvey Probber (1922-2003) was one of only a handful of American mid-century designers

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Carl Koch Techbuilt Spacemaking Furniture
Carl Koch Techbuilt Spacemaking Furniture

Carl Koch Techbuilt Spacemaking Furniture

By Carl Koch

Located in New York, NY

houses and produced in 1955. Koch was a pioneering champion of prefabrication in housing in mid-century

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Masonite

Mid-Century Modern Modular Etagere with Bar
Mid-Century Modern Modular Etagere with Bar

Mid-Century Modern Modular Etagere with Bar

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual cerused mahogany mid-century modern modular etagere with a fall front bar section and

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Fitzgerald Modular Sofa by Studiopepe
Mid-Century Modern Fitzgerald Modular Sofa by Studiopepe

Mid-Century Modern Fitzgerald Modular Sofa by Studiopepe

By Essential Home

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern Fitzgerald Modular Sofa by Studiopepe A Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Two Modular Coffee Tables, Red Black, France. 1970 Mid-Century Wood Mid century
Two Modular Coffee Tables, Red Black, France. 1970 Mid-Century Wood Mid century

Two Modular Coffee Tables, Red Black, France. 1970 Mid-Century Wood Mid century

Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

, mid-century,... Perfect condition . Large table: 100 x 55 x 35 cm Small table 55 x 55 x 35 cm. In the

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Modular Seating Group by Georges van Rijck for Beaufort, 1960s
Midcentury Modular Seating Group by Georges van Rijck for Beaufort, 1960s

Midcentury Modular Seating Group by Georges van Rijck for Beaufort, 1960s

By Georges Vanrijk, Beaufort

Located in Brussels , BE

Midcentury Modular Seating Group by Georges Van Rijck for Beaufort, 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, Italy, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, Italy, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, Italy, 1960's

By Amma

Located in Brussels , BE

Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, Italy, 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Sofa by Liceu de Artes e Oficios
Mid-Century Sofa by Liceu de Artes e Oficios

Mid-Century Sofa by Liceu de Artes e Oficios

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in Sao Paulo, BR

Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Liceu de Artes e Oficios in the 1960's. The sofa is made of "pau

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Light
Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Light

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Light

Located in Pasadena, CA

A striking example of Danish modern design, this mid-century teak display cabinet features five

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

NILS JONNSON  Mid Century 'Domi 9' Modular Rosewood Shelving system, 1960's
NILS JONNSON  Mid Century 'Domi 9' Modular Rosewood Shelving system, 1960's

NILS JONNSON Mid Century 'Domi 9' Modular Rosewood Shelving system, 1960's

By Nils Jonsson

Located in Chester, England

A Scandinavian Mid Century Rosewood Domi 9 Modular Shelving System, designed by Nils Jonsson for

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Modular Abacus Sofa and Coffee Table by Terence Conran
Midcentury Modular Abacus Sofa and Coffee Table by Terence Conran

Midcentury Modular Abacus Sofa and Coffee Table by Terence Conran

By Sir Terence Conran

Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear

Midcentury Design - Mid-Century Modern 2-seat sofa with free standing coffee table - Made in

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dressing Table in Caviuna Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dressing Table in Caviuna Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dressing Table in Caviuna Wood

Located in SAO PAULO, BR

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian dressing table with structure in solid wood veneered in Caviuna wood

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe, Modular, Japanese Style, Walnut and Black
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe, Modular, Japanese Style, Walnut and Black

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe, Modular, Japanese Style, Walnut and Black

Located in Milan, IT

Very nice, vintage Mid-Century Modern modular wardrobe in walnut with elegant and refined black

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s

By ICF De Padova

Located in Zagreb, HR

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, without markings, attributed to Rolf Heide for ICF, 1970s The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dressing Table in Caviuna and Ivory + Stool
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dressing Table in Caviuna and Ivory + Stool

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dressing Table in Caviuna and Ivory + Stool

Located in SAO PAULO, BR

Mid-Century Modern Bralizian dressing table in Caviúna and Ivory. It has a large mirror, 5 drawers

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Multi Niche Bookcase in Solid Imbuia Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Multi Niche Bookcase in Solid Imbuia Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Multi Niche Bookcase in Solid Imbuia Wood

Located in SAO PAULO, BR

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern multi niche bookcase in solid imbuia wood (Brazilian walnut). It has

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957
Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957

Theo Ruth Mid-Century Modern Armchair Model Penguin for Artifort, 1957

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Ghent, BE

An original "Penguin" lounge chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Mid-Century Modern Dutch design from

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

1960's Mid Century Modular Set by Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody
1960's Mid Century Modular Set by Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody

1960's Mid Century Modular Set by Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody

By M. Požár, Up Závody

Located in Brno, CZ

This Mid Century Modern Modular Set was designed by Mojmir Pozar and produced by UP Zavody

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Beech

Grouping of Midcentury Modular Chrome Candleholders
Grouping of Midcentury Modular Chrome Candleholders

Grouping of Midcentury Modular Chrome Candleholders

By Caesar Stoffi

Located in New York, NY

A great sculpture made of individual candleholders. Can be configured in a multitude of ways vertically or horizontally. Designed by Ceasar Stoffi for Nagel, Germany. 24 pieces total...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Modern Black Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1
Modern Black Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1

Modern Black Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1

By David Rozek, Pandemic Design Studio

Located in Bridgeport, PA

kitchen, or Mid-Century Modern living room. The ceramic planters in this modular plant wall are sized to

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modern White Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1
Modern White Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1

Modern White Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1

By David Rozek, Pandemic Design Studio

Located in Bridgeport, PA

kitchen, or Mid-Century Modern living room. The ceramic planters in this modular plant wall are sized to

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1D
Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1D

Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1D

By David Rozek, Pandemic Design Studio

Located in Bridgeport, PA

kitchen, or Mid-Century Modern living room. The ceramic planters in this modular plant wall are sized to

Category

2010s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1L
Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1L

Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1L

By Pandemic Design Studio, David Rozek

Located in Bridgeport, PA

kitchen, or Mid-Century Modern living room. The ceramic planters in this modular plant wall are sized to

Category

2010s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1M
Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1M

Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Art Sculpture, Node BS1M

By David Rozek, Pandemic Design Studio

Located in Bridgeport, PA

kitchen, or Mid-Century Modern living room. The ceramic planters in this modular plant wall are sized to

Category

2010s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Moss Wall Art, Node BR1M
Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Moss Wall Art, Node BR1M

Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Moss Wall Art, Node BR1M

By David Rozek, Pandemic Design Studio

Located in Bridgeport, PA

Modern Gray Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Moss Wall Art, Node BR1M Add a modular

Category

2010s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Black Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Moss Wall Art, Node BR1
Modern Black Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Moss Wall Art, Node BR1

Modern Black Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Moss Wall Art, Node BR1

By David Rozek, Pandemic Design Studio

Located in Bridgeport, PA

Modern Black Wall Planter Set, Mid Century Modern Decor, Moss Wall Art, Node BR1 Add a modular

Category

2010s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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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.