Mid-Century Hans Hopfer 'Castell' Modular Sofa, Knoll Fabric, Five Pieces
By Wiener Werkstätte, Hans Hopfer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Hopfer designed the Castell modular seating system for Wiener Werkstätte, exemplifying the Austrian approach to flexible furniture design during the Mid-Century period.
Upholstery
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 piece offers exceptional functionality, allowing you to customise its configuration b...
Glass, Oak
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 by UP Závody in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.
Glass, Wood
Mid-century modern Italian Modular Leather Sofa by Lev & Lev, 1970s
By Lev & Lev
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Dimensions per module: Height: 82 cm (32.29 in) Width: 86 cm (33.86 in) Depth: 95 cm (37.41 in) Seat Height: 42 cm (16.54 in) A rare and collectible mid-century modern piece, perfec...
Leather, Fiberglass
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 leather with headrests Made in Switzerland circa 1970.
Leather, Wood
Rare Italian Mid-Century Bookcase with "Spear" Uprights by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Exceptional and rare Italian modular wall unit by Vittorio Dassi and produced by Dassi Mobili Moderni during the 1950s, representing one of the most iconic examples of high Italian M...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror by Makio Hasuike, Plastic Frame, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
This piece is a great example of Space Age / mid-century modern design, featuring a minimalist square form and a warm brown molded plastic frame.
Mirror, Plastic
$2,644Sale Price|10% Off
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 modular wardrobe in walnut with elegant and refined black details (hinges, knobs, base).
Wood, Walnut
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.
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
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, model LB7 bookcase, have a good combination of containers and shelves, with ideal...
Metal
Set of three mid-centurymodern brass and glass coffee tables
By Sandro Petti
Located in Palermo, IT
Features: Design: The tables feature a Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency style dating back to the 1970s.
Earthenware, Plexiglass
Mid Century Space Age 3 Section Tan Leather Modular sofa by Luigi Colani for COR
By Mario Bellini, Luigi Colani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Space Age 3 Section Tan Leather Modular sofa by Luigi Colani for COR.
Steel
Mid Century Modern Modular Bookcase done in teak, manufactured by Selex Padova
By Barovero
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare and one of the most beloved Mid Century Modern pieces of furniture - a modular bookcase or library done in teak.
Steel
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Stainless Steel Sling Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Tulsa, OK
Milo Baughman was an influential American furniture designer known for his contributions to mid-century modern design. His work is celebrated for its sleek lines, innovative use of m...
Stainless Steel
Sculptural Modular Library Wall Unit Desk Gerald McCabe Mid Century Modern
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
The unit is defined by dramatic, sweeping curved wooden vertical supports that echo the silhouettes of mid-century Studio Craft furniture. Modular Configuration.It features integrate...
Wood
$6,252Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Modular Leather Sofa In Blush Mid Century Model Petronio, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage modular leather sofa in Blush Mid Century Model Petronio, 1970s Discover this beautiful three-piece sofa in blush / pink leather from the famous Italian brand "Poltrona Fra...
Leather
Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A true exemplar of 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern design, this modular bookcase system was created by Jan De Vries for Maisa di Seveso.
Rattan, Wood
$3,714Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By ScanFlex, William Watting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units.
Beech, Teak
Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executed in beautifully walnut wood, this impressive piece showcases the refinement and architectural balance typical of mid-century Italian design. The composition features a statel...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Units by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The clean-lined metal framework and warm walnut create the material contrast characteristic of mid-century American modern design. Stanley Furniture Company of Stanleytown, Virginia...
Aluminum
American Mid-Century Modern "Marshmallow” Sofa, George Nelson, 1956
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Considered a landmark of mid-century modern design, the Marshmallow Sofa reflects the era’s interest in new manufacturing methods and unconventional silhouettes.
Metal, Steel
Paul McCobb 'Cache' Dining Table, Oak Veneer & Steel, Mid-Century
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
A prominent figure in American mid-century design, Paul McCobb conceived the Planner series in the 1950s, a modular furniture series that brought modern design into middle-class Amer...
Steel
Italian mid-century bookcase series Selex for Industria Mobili Barovero, 1960s
By Barovero
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century bookcase series Selex for Industria Mobili Barovero, 1960s Modular bookcase from the Selex series in teak.
Metal, Brass
Hand-Crafted Mid-Century Modern Open Shelving Unit, 1970s
Located in Round Top, TX
The asymmetrical arrangement of shelves creates a dynamic, almost architectural composition, evoking the modular sensibilities of mid-century modern design and the understated elegan...
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Piero Lissoni, circa 1970
By Piero Lissoni
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic Italian Mid-Century Sofa / Settee / Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni in a sleek, contemporary, low, square form circa 1970-1975.
Plastic, Rubber
Mid-Century Lounge or Armchair by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, Bavaria
A timeless piece that brings together mid-century aesthetics and functional elegance – ideal for sophisticated, minimalist interiors.
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Suede
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Modern Modular Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s An unusual modular bookshelf crafted in Italy in the 1960s, featuring a minimalist iron frame with polis...
Brass, Iron
$4,109Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard George Nelson Style with Aluminum Legs
By George Nelson
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary sideboard or credenza in walnut veneer with faceted chromed steel legs, a mid-century design attributed to George Nelson (1908-1986) of New York, Design Director for He...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Laminate Desk with Integrated Bookshelf Hutch, Writing Desk
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Design: Mid-Century Modern with a minimalist and functional aesthetic, inspired by classic 1960s modular furniture.
Laminate
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Coat Rack with a mirror, Italy 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a sleek Mid Century Modern Wall Coat Rack in bamboo, with a mirror.
Bamboo, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Italian Living Room Set in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Living room set in the style of the iconic BASILAN from Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
Fabric, Bamboo
Mid-Century A.R. Cordemeyer Industrial Storage Unit, Gray Enameled Metal
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The gray enamel finish and exposed hardware exemplify the honest materiality valued in Mid-Century industrial design. The central cabinet with chrome handle provides concealed storag...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Marenco Armchairs by Mario Marenco, Italy
By Mario Marenco
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Marenco Armchairs by Mario Marenco- New Velvet Upholstery Designed by Italian architect and designer Mario Marenco in 1970 for Arflex, the Marenco armchai...
Velvet
Mid-century ensemble de bacs à fleurs, four French limestone planters
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Dating from the mid-20th century (ca. 1950-1970), this ensemble consists of two square corner pieces (piédestaux) and two lower, elongated planters (jardinières).
Limestone
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 armchair modular sofa Mario Bellini B&B Italia 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 Armchair Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s This exceptional set of 10 Amanta 24 lounge chairs, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Itali...
Fabric, Plastic
Italian Midcentury Modular Wall Unit or Sideboard designed by Dassi, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This is an extraordinary example of Mid-Century Modern (MCM) Italian design likely dating from the late 1960s or mid-1970s.
Maple, Teak
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid Century Modern Night Stands w/ Drop Down Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nightstands often began incorporating bookshelves, drop-front compartments, and storage features inspired by desks and modular case pieces. This reflected the mid-century idea that f...
Steel
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Designer: Diego Mattu Manufacturer: P1 Place of Origin: Italy Date of Manufacture: 1960s In style: Mid Century Modern Materials & Techniques: Abs, Polyurethane and Suede Conditio...
Suede, Plastic
Mid-Century Italian Grand Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executed in beautifully walnut wood, this impressive piece showcases the refinement and architectural balance typical of mid-century Italian design. The composition features a statel...
Fabric, Glass, Walnut
De Sede Modular 7-Piece Mid-Century Leather Sofa in Black – Swiss Icon
By De Sede
Located in Oirlo, LI
Designed in the spirit of true mid-century aesthetics, the piece combines sculptural lines with luxurious comfort.
Leather
Mid-Century Lounge Sofa or Couch by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in München, Bavaria
A timeless piece that brings together mid-century aesthetics and functional elegance – ideal for sophisticated, minimalist interiors.
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Suede
Curtis Jere "School of Fish" Wall Sculpture Mid Century
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This will go great in your Mid Century or post modern home. A very versitale peice, can be used in a living room, den, study, or bedroom.
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic Italian Mid-Century Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni in a sleek, contemporary, low, square form circa 1970-1975.
Plastic, Rubber
Mid-Century Brass Étagère Bookcase Display with Five Glass Shelves
Located in Darien, CT
A striking mid-century brass and glass étagère featuring five substantial glass shelves suspended within a framework of turned brass uprights and stretcher bars.
Brass
Pilastro Mid-Century Dutch Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk & Light
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted shelving system by Pilastro represents functional Dutch Mid-Century design with its adjustable modular configuration.
Metal
Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving Unit, Black Wire Frame, Orange Yellow Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold color blocking exemplifies the optimistic Mid-Century aesthetic that made Tomado a household name across Europe.
Metal
Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Orange "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century orange fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castelli in Italy during 1970s.
Aluminum
Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Yellow "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century yellow fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castelli in Italy during 1970s.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Lounge Sofa or Couch by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, Bavaria
A timeless ensemble that brings together mid-century aesthetics and functional elegance – ideal for sophisticated, minimalist interiors.
Suede, Upholstery, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Pilastro Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Desk & Light
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imported directly from the Netherlands, this modular unit features gray enameled surfaces accented by bold red and black drawer fronts, creating a playful Mid-Century aesthetic.
Metal
$5,999Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror Skyscraper Sideboard by Ello Furniture
By Ello Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror glass sideboard by Ello Furniture.
Mirror
Set of 3 Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Ciprea Armchairs, Mid-Century 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Ciprea Armchairs, Mid-Century 1960s, Set of 3 AFRA & TOBIA SCARPA Made by Cassina, Italy, ca. 1968 Three modular "Ciprea" armchairs with elast...
Fabric, Plastic
Pair Mid Century Harvey Probber Nightstands End Tables
By Harvey Probber
Located in Baltimore, MD
His designs are by-and-large simple and elegant, but his signal achievement was to pioneer one of the key innovations of mid-20th century furniture: sectional, or modular, seating.
Brass
Oriental mid-century modern black wood vases or sculptures with decorations 1950
Located in MIlano, IT
Oriental mid-century modern black wood vases or sculptures with decorations, 1950s Pair of oriental modular sculptures in wood, in the shape of a vase or urn.
Wood
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, DS-600 Sectional Sofa, Leather, Felt, 2024
By De Sede
Located in Stamford, CT
De Sede, Mid-Century Modern, Non-Stop DS-600, Modular Sectional Sofa, Off-White Leather, Felt, 2024 Designed in 1972 by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi Riva, Hans Ulrich & Klaus Vogt ...
Leather, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp in Brass with Perforated Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk lamp, brass, coated aluminum, Italy, 1950s This 1950s Italian desk lamp embodies a kind of sculptural clarity that feels both engineered and expressive, a prime example of mid-...
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian Modular Corner Sofa, 1970s A beautiful Italian modular corner sofa from the 1970s in a warm sand beige tone. The fabric has a soft textured surface with a tactile feel that ...
Fabric, 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.
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