Mid-Century Style Modular Floating Wall Shelf in Aluminum & Wood.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-mounted, floating shelf in the style of French modern designers combines the warmth of oak with the sleek precision of aluminum, creating a striking balance of materials. M...
Aluminum
$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie Modular Chest Bookcase Shelf Mid-Century Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie style 2-piece modular bookcase chest. The top shelving unit sits on top of a Tansu-style 4 drawer chest. We love the blackened iron hardware along with th...
Iron
Vintage Mid Century Postmodern 6 Piece Modular Section Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern 6 Piece Modular Section Sofa by Drexel Vintage MCM Postmodern 6pc modular sectional Sofa Manufactured by Drexel. Comes with two scalloped end armchairs, 3 armless...
Fabric
Mid Century Modern Modular Herringbone Leather Lounge Sofa With Sleeper Bed
Located in High Point, NC
A wonderfully sculptural vintage leather sofa with the kind of relaxed, deeply lived-in character that makes a room feel instantly collected. Its low, generous silhouette is wrapped ...
Leather
Cinova Set of 3 Modular Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Cinova modular lounge chairs, set of 3.
Wood
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs.
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$5,348Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modular Bookcase by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Dassi, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use and original patina on the wood and brass details. Designed by Edmondo Palutari and produced in Italy during the 60s by Dassi Mobili ...
Brass
$12,478Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern backlight wall modular system by Acerbis. Italy 1970s
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Catania, CT
Very good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this modular bookcase designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis. Produced in Italy during the 70s and made from lacquer...
Wood, Lacquer
Mid Century Modular String Shelving System in mahogany and teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a versatile Scandinavian modular wall shelving system dating from the 1960s, distinguished by its clean architectural lines and exceptional adaptability...
Iron
$20,464Sale Price / set|20% Off
Kristian Vedel MODUS Midcentury Modular Lounge Suite, Pouf & Table, Denmark
By Søren Willadsen, Kristian Vedel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Extraordinary Kriatian Vedel MODUS modular sofa set from 1960s. The set is made of high quality soft leather and beautiful Brazilian Rosewood, typical of Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik,...
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italian Red Lacquer 1960s Modular Wall Unit
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
The modular wall unit, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1960s, is a remarkable example of Italian modern design, combining architectural scale, sophisticated material contras...
Brass
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Fabric
Mid Century by Mario Bellini Italian Camaleonda White Bouclé Fabric Modular Sofa
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Exceptional original sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972, composed of 6 modular seatings with its backrest and a foot stool. Composed of: - Six large seatings with...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Franco Albini Rosewood Mid-Century Modern “LB7” Modular Bookcase for Poggi, 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Vicenza, IT
LB7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi in 1957. Modular bookstore composed by upholds, containers with flying and doors, shelve. The industrial standard...
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl for Bovirke in the 1960s. Comprising 3 columns, 4 rules, 1 unit with 6 drawers, a writing desk, 13 Oregon pine shelves, and 22 brass...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Modular Cabinet and Picnic Tray Box by INSULEX England 1970s
Located in Torquay, GB
Rare and highly sculptural modular picnic trolley by Insulex, England circa 1970s. Executed in cream and brown molded plastic with integrated rotating storage compartments and compl...
Plastic, Acrylic
Mid Century Modern Boxy Modular Parsons Style L Shaped Sofa with Chaise Lounge
By Parsons, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage five piece modular sofa in need of recovering. Design lines for days. Measurements below. Single chair W33 D35.5 Corner piece W 34 D35.5 Ottoman W33 D35
Fabric
Le Bambole Modular Sofa in cotton by Bellini, Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1975
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 fabric, Le Bambole is an iconic ...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Pencil Reed Modular or Sectional Sofa with New Cushion
By Comfort Design Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and sculptural sofa made by Comfort Design Furniture in the 1970's. The sofa features nice heavy construction with a sculptural design & bamboo reed clad. Cushions were re...
Fabric, Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Modular White Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Modulable table lamp by Carlo Nason For Mazzega, Italy, 1960s White Murano glass One small chip - pictured.
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Dining Table with a White Marble Top Attrib. to Ico Parisi 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Striking Mid-Century table with octagonal shape white Carrara marble top.
Walnut
Mid-Century Dining Table with a White Marble Top Attrib. to Ico Parisi 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Striking Mid-Century table with octagonal shape white Carrara marble top.
Walnut
Swedish Mid-Century Beige Flatweave Carpet By Ulla Parkdal Signed "UP"
Located in New York, NY
Signed "UP" in the weave, the carpet is a beautiful example of Parkdal's work during the mid-20th century, showcasing her deep sensitivity to color, rhythm, and structure.
Wool
Swedish Mid-Century Beige Flatweave Carpet 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, showcasing her deep sensitivity to color, rhythm, and structure.
Wool
MCM 4 Piece Modular Adjustable Sectional Sofa by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Coastal Bamboo 4 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa by Heywood Wakefield Newly Reupholstered in a Textured Green & Creme Linen Blend Fabric with Creme Welt Trim Cra...
Bamboo
Vintage Modular Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century modular wall mounted coat rack with hat storage.
Metal
Vintage Danish Modular Curved Teak Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its elegant mid-century design combines sculptural form with practical, versatile storage, making it a standout addition to a living room, study, office, or stylish retail space.
Teak
Hans Wegner President Sideboard for Ry Møbler
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenza by Hans Wegner.
Teak
Tobia Scarpa Style Cognac Leather Modular Loveseat by Leolux
By Leolux, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Leolux modular loveseat with cognac leather frame and gorgeous patina.
Leather
Set of Four Giuseppe Munari Modular Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Cognac Leather
Located in Madrid, ES
Four mid-century modular armchairs that can be combined to a sectional sofa by Giuseppe Munari.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Plywood
Modular Wood and Metal Bar Table by Luigi Sormani for FIARM, Italy 1960s
By Fiarm, Luigi Sormani
Located in Echt, NL
Designed by Luigi Sormani Manufactured by FIARM in the 1960s Add a touch of Italian mid-century design to your space with this stunning modular bar table designed by Luigi Sormani ...
Metal, Chrome
Set of 10 Nagel Stoff Modular Chrome Candle Holders
By Stoff Nagel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic set of 10 modular candle holders by Nagel Stoff, featuring the classic interlocking design that defines mid-century modern decor.
Metal
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa Set, 5 Pieces.
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arrangement includes: One 3-seat section (left side) Two armless center modules Two corner/end modules with rounded armrests Mid Century Italian 1970
Bouclé
Nine Wine Bottle Rack, Mexico, Mid-20th Century
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Elegant wine bottle rack crafted from solid precious hardwood, featuring an abstract geometric design characteristic of Mexican mid-century modernism. The piece is composed of carefu...
Cedar
$1,155Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Modular Brass Candelabra with Glass Shades
Located in London, GB
Produced in Sweden circa 1960, this brass candelabra exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and experimental modularity of mid-century Scandinavian design. The form evokes the aesthet...
Brass
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Winchendon Modular Ebonized Maple Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, modular dresser system by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon features two 24 x 18 x 8.5 inch dressers with signature aluminum ring pulls, that can be posit...
Aluminum
$4,092Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage 1970s Panarea Modular Armchairs - Set of 5 by Lev Lev in Chenille
Located in Manzano, IT
Invest in this exclusive set of vintage 1970s Panarea modular armchairs today and transform your space with a piece of iconic mid-century modern artistry.
Fabric, Wood
Modular Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet Fabric and Chrome Frame by Adriano Piazzesi
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This is a Mid Century Modern upholstered in a rich emerald green velvet fabric. The sofa's distinctive shape features a gently undulating design, ideal for creating a statement in la...
Velvet
MCM 3 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa By Directional In Original Fabric
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern 3 Peace Modular Living Room Set by Directional in Original Fabric The Mid Century Modern 3 Piece Modular Living Room Set by Directional showcases a timeless desig...
Upholstery
$735Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves
By Multistrux
Located in Markington, GB
Set includes: 4 metal ladders 6x wooden slat Dimensions: Height: 59 cm Width: 149 cm Depth: 17 cm A stylish and practical example of European mid-century modular design, ideal for...
Metal
Kai Kristiansen MCM Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Scandinavian Shelving System
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect for books, decor, records, ceramics, or office storage in Mid-Century, Scandinavian, or modern interiors.
Rosewood
$10,232 / set
Modular Rattan Tables by Vivai Del Sud. Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency full Set of 6 coffee, cocktail, low, side end tables in bamboo, rattan raffia, wicker by the manufacture Vivai del Sud italian design. Original m...
Bamboo, Wicker, Raffia, Rattan
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Jesper MCM Teakwood 3-Piece Modular Cabinet C1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
This Jesper Mid-Century Modern teakwood modular cabinet, dating to approximately 1960, offers a versatile storage solution.
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-SI-13-A, Demountable Chair, Circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Mid Century Modern design is reflected in the teak wood composition and clean lines of this piece, offering a timeless aesthetic that easily adapts to classic and contemporary interi...
Wood, Teak, Cane
Totally Free-Hanging XL Modular Teak 1960 Retro Desk / Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Markington, GB
Extra-Large Modular Wall-Mounted Sideboard / Desk / Storage System, 1960s Minimalist Statement Storage A striking, extra-large modular wall-mounted storage system from the 1960s, c...
Teak
1960s Oak Wabi Sabi Brutalist Sculptural Modular Coffee End Tables
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bei...
Wood
$5,996Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Modular Slim Chenille Tan Sectional on Castors
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sectional you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it...
Upholstery, Wood
MCM Bright Red Modular Desk Organizer by Karl Deyhle of Germany
By Gebrüder Deyhle
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural mid-century modern modular desk organizer by Karl Deyhle, produced in Germany circa the 1960s.
Metal
1950s Immaculate Yellow Boucle Style Quilted Serpentine Curved Modular Sectional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Showcasing some of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic designers.
Upholstery, Wood
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
American of Martinsville Dania 3 Piece Louvered Walnut Desk Modular Unit
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut low bench with modular desk and drawer cabinet designed by Merton Gerhsun for American of Martinsville's Dania line circa 60s.
Brass
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Modernist Modular Lounges / Loveseat
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Raleigh, NC
We had a lot of fun making these off of our love for mid century modern and space age design. Large sculpted polyurethane foam embraced by thick aluminum brackets make these lounges ...
Steel
Modular sofa by Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in BE
A timeless statement piece that perfectly captures the elegance of Italian mid-century design. Measurements 1 element: - Height: 72cm - Seating height: 36cm - Depth: 100cm - Width:...
Fabric, Walnut
Solid Oak Modular Shelving Unit, Angelo Mangiarotti, Agapecasa, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti, AgapeCasa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TITLE: Solid Oak Modular Shelving Unit, Angelo Mangiarotti, Agapecasa, Italy DESIGNER: Angelo Mangiarotti STYLE: Mid-Century Modern MATERIALS: Natural Oak DIMENSIONS: W 82 1/4” × D ...
Wood, Oak
$5,912Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sculptural Italian Modular Bookcase in solid Teak and Formica, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Details: Italy, 1960s Solid teak uprights; teak and Formica shelves and cabinets Modular wall-mounted system Mid-Century Modern Condition: Very good vintage condition, with ligh...
Aluminum, Brass
$5,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room for multiple configuration possibilities!
Iron
Pair of Vintage Style Swivel Club Chairs in Blue Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two deep blue, mid-century modern style swivel club chairs. The upholstered chairs feature modular seatbacks that are both comfortable and eye-catching.
Metal
Californian Modern Modular Dresser by Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman
By Martin Borenstein, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Original White Formica Top ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life...
Formica, Wood, Walnut
Five-Piece Modular Sofa in Beige Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Originating in the postwar years, the Mid Century Modern movement embraced clean lines, organic forms, and an honest use of materials, rejecting the heavy ornamentation of earlier er...
Wood, Fabric
Paul McCobb Planner Group Two-Piece Modular Chest of Drawers on Bench, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern two-piece modular dresser or chest of drawers on bench/table By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacqu...
Aluminum
$12,278Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Modular Beechwood Sofa by Frigerio - Original Fabric Upholstery, Set of 6
By Frigerio
Located in Manzano, IT
1970s Modular Beechwood Sofa by Frigerio – Original Fabric Upholstery, Set of 6 Product Description: This vintage modular sofa, designed by Frigerio in the 1970s, embodies the best ...
Fabric, Beech
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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