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Modernist Pair of Walnut and Brass Chests of Drawers, Italy, 1965
Modernist Pair of Walnut and Brass Chests of Drawers, Italy, 1965

Modernist Pair of Walnut and Brass Chests of Drawers, Italy, 1965

By Ico Parisi

Located in Dronten, NL

Parisi’s mid-century work. Each chest features clean, rectilinear lines softened by the warmth of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Lounge Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
Set of Two Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Lounge Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s

Set of Two Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Lounge Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in DE MEERN, NL

influenced by Danish Mid-Century Modern. Like Danish designs of the same era, he mainly used teak, brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

1970's brass coffee table with four circular tops in lig
1970's brass coffee table with four circular tops in lig

1970's brass coffee table with four circular tops in lig

By Milo Baughman

Located in Milano, IT

Coggin, he helped define the language of mid-century American furniture, which is still widely

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Six solid walnut stools, France, mountain style, circa 1960
Six solid walnut stools, France, mountain style, circa 1960

Six solid walnut stools, France, mountain style, circa 1960

By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé

Located in LYON, FR

evokes the rustic yet modern spirit of mid-century alpine furniture, reminiscent of Charlotte Perriand’s

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Walnut

1960s Teak "Parade" Bookcase / Shelves By Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
1960s Teak "Parade" Bookcase / Shelves By Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark

1960s Teak "Parade" Bookcase / Shelves By Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark

By Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

-century interiors or contemporary spaces looking for elegant, modular storage solutions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

1960s Pair of Teak  Cabinets / Room Dividers by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning
1960s Pair of Teak  Cabinets / Room Dividers by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning

1960s Pair of Teak Cabinets / Room Dividers by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning

By Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

-century interiors or contemporary spaces looking for elegant, modular storage solutions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

1960s Teak Sectional Cabinet / Room Divider by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning
1960s Teak Sectional Cabinet / Room Divider by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning

1960s Teak Sectional Cabinet / Room Divider by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning

By Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

-century interiors or contemporary spaces looking for elegant, modular storage solutions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa, 1980's

By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, De Sede, Heinz Ulrich, Ueli Berger

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

style of interior design, decor including Italian modern, danish modern, mid century modern

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored 1960s Czechoslovakian Tatra Nábytok Convertible Sofa with Pouf
Restored 1960s Czechoslovakian Tatra Nábytok Convertible Sofa with Pouf

Restored 1960s Czechoslovakian Tatra Nábytok Convertible Sofa with Pouf

Located in Żory, PL

Original modular sofa set produced by Tatra Nábytok in 1960s Czechoslovakia. The set consists of a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Plywood

Tall Cylindrical Planter with Ribbed Motif by Architectural Pottery
Tall Cylindrical Planter with Ribbed Motif by Architectural Pottery

Tall Cylindrical Planter with Ribbed Motif by Architectural Pottery

By David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

designers during the mid-century period, conceived to integrate seamlessly into modern interiors and covered

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 seater modular sofa Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova Nuvolone, Italy 70s
Set of 4 seater modular sofa Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova Nuvolone, Italy 70s

Set of 4 seater modular sofa Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova Nuvolone, Italy 70s

By Mimo Padova

Located in Nicolosi, IT

1970s, embodies the best of Italian Space Age and Mid-Century Modern design. Featuring a newly

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mogens Koch Pine Bookcases by Rud. Rasmussen
Pair of Mogens Koch Pine Bookcases by Rud. Rasmussen

Pair of Mogens Koch Pine Bookcases by Rud. Rasmussen

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Kastrup, DK

and function that defines mid-century Danish design. Denmark, 1950–1960. Customs code HS 94016900

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Charlotte Perriand Low Table, c. 1960
Charlotte Perriand Low Table, c. 1960

Charlotte Perriand Low Table, c. 1960

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

conceived for alpine interiors or modular dwellings, this piece is a compelling example of mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Wardrobe Bookcase, Modular Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s
Italian Wardrobe Bookcase, Modular Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s

Italian Wardrobe Bookcase, Modular Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

, with good gloss and defined decoration. A balanced example of Italian mid-century modular design

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Teak

Adriano Piazzesi Modular Sofa Set, Blue Velvet & Chrome, Italy, 1970s
Adriano Piazzesi Modular Sofa Set, Blue Velvet & Chrome, Italy, 1970s

Adriano Piazzesi Modular Sofa Set, Blue Velvet & Chrome, Italy, 1970s

By Adriano Piazzesi

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

: Adriano Piazzesi Place of Origin: Italy Date of Manufacture: 1970s In style: Mid Century Modern Materials

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Goffredo Reggiani Chrome & Glass Floorlamp
Goffredo Reggiani Chrome & Glass Floorlamp

Goffredo Reggiani Chrome & Glass Floorlamp

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid century Italian floorlamp by Goffredo Reggiani. Chrome stand with white glass shade

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

George Coslin "Rosewood" chest of drawers
George Coslin "Rosewood" chest of drawers

George Coslin "Rosewood" chest of drawers

By George Coslin

Located in MADRID, ES

(active 1950s-60s) was an Italian-American designer renowned in the field of mid-century modern furniture

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Lounge Chair from Gucci Store, 1997
Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Lounge Chair from Gucci Store, 1997

Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Lounge Chair from Gucci Store, 1997

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Hamburg, PA

standalone statement or paired in sectional configurations. A true collector's item blending Mid-Century

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

"Loico" Marble Bookcase by Angelo Mangiarotti
"Loico" Marble Bookcase by Angelo Mangiarotti

"Loico" Marble Bookcase by Angelo Mangiarotti

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, the 'Loico' Bookcase epitomizes the sophistication and enduring appeal of mid-century Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Carrara Marble

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Full Black Leather
De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Full Black Leather

De Sede Ds-600 "Non Stop" Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Full Black Leather

By De Sede, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Ueli Berger, Heinz Ulrich

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

with any style of interior design, decor including Italian modern, danish modern, mid century modern

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Desk by Elmar Flototto
Desk by Elmar Flototto

Desk by Elmar Flototto

By Elmar Flötotto

Located in Brussels, BE

-century aesthetics, emphasizing clean lines and functional form. The desk includes modular storage units

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Iconic Modular Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo, Italy, 1970s
Iconic Modular Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo, Italy, 1970s

Iconic Modular Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo, Italy, 1970s

By Joe Colombo

Located in Meulebeke, BE

celebrated 1970 design by Joe Colombo, combining modular intelligence with unmistakable mid‑century charm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic

Vito SanGirardi Big dining table with brass feet
Vito SanGirardi Big dining table with brass feet

Vito SanGirardi Big dining table with brass feet

Located in Milano, IT

represents an excellence of mid-century Italian design, characterized by essential aesthetics and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury 13 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa After Tito Agnoli
Midcentury 13 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa After Tito Agnoli

Midcentury 13 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa After Tito Agnoli

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental Italian mid-century modern 13 piece modular sectional sofa in the style and manner of

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Wood

De Sede DS-76 Sofa Bed in Brown Leather
De Sede DS-76 Sofa Bed in Brown Leather

De Sede DS-76 Sofa Bed in Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Jersey City, NJ

understated luxury, durability, and versatility—making it a timeless addition to modern, mid-century, or

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Belgiorno 900 Silver Modernist Bracelet
Vintage Belgiorno 900 Silver Modernist Bracelet

Vintage Belgiorno 900 Silver Modernist Bracelet

By Antonio Belgiorno

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

clasp engraved with the Belgiorno mark. The bracelet reflects the strong mid-century modern aesthetic

Category

20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 20th Century Italian Modular Teak Wall Cabinet c.1960
Vintage 20th Century Italian Modular Teak Wall Cabinet c.1960

Vintage 20th Century Italian Modular Teak Wall Cabinet c.1960

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Introducing a wonderful piece of Italian design history, this is an exquisite mid-century modern

Category

20th Century Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1980s Italian Salotti Natuzzi Post Modern Beige Modular 3Pieces Sectional
1980s Italian Salotti Natuzzi Post Modern Beige Modular 3Pieces Sectional

1980s Italian Salotti Natuzzi Post Modern Beige Modular 3Pieces Sectional

By Natuzzi Salotti

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

this piece a delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s Preview Biomorphic Modular Sectional
1980s Preview Biomorphic Modular Sectional

1980s Preview Biomorphic Modular Sectional

By Preview

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

piece a delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Modular Green Sculptural Curved Sofa Chaise Lounge, Set of 2
1980s Modular Green Sculptural Curved Sofa Chaise Lounge, Set of 2

1980s Modular Green Sculptural Curved Sofa Chaise Lounge, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles. These pieces

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed
George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed

George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

of Nelson’s mid-century modern work. Ideal candidates for refinishing and customized reupholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Modular' 3-Seater in Beige Fabric by Friends&Founders
Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Modular' 3-Seater in Beige Fabric by Friends&Founders

Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Modular' 3-Seater in Beige Fabric by Friends&Founders

By Friends & Founders

Located in Paris, IDF

variety of décor styles, from contemporary to mid-century modern. Perfect for both lounging and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Modular' 5-Seater in Beige Fabric by Friends&Founders
Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Modular' 5-Seater in Beige Fabric by Friends&Founders

Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Modular' 5-Seater in Beige Fabric by Friends&Founders

By Friends & Founders

Located in Paris, IDF

variety of décor styles, from contemporary to mid-century modern. Perfect for both lounging and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood

1970s Milo Baughman Modular Sectional, Set of 5
1970s Milo Baughman Modular Sectional, Set of 5

1970s Milo Baughman Modular Sectional, Set of 5

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

piece a delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Modular' 4-Seater in Beige Fabric by Friends&Founders
Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Modular' 4-Seater in Beige Fabric by Friends&Founders

Contemporary Sofa 'Femme Modular' 4-Seater in Beige Fabric by Friends&Founders

By Friends & Founders

Located in Paris, IDF

décor styles, from contemporary to mid-century modern. Perfect for both lounging and entertaining, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood

Lio Carminati for Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti Style Shelving Unit
Lio Carminati for Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti Style Shelving Unit

Lio Carminati for Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti Style Shelving Unit

By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino, Lio Carminati

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A masterfully designed three-section Italian Mid-Century shelving unit, a testament to the elegant

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wire

Vintage Buttoned Leather Stool with Curved Seat
Vintage Buttoned Leather Stool with Curved Seat

Vintage Buttoned Leather Stool with Curved Seat

Located in London, London

Mid to late 20th Century Leather Stool with Curved Seat A beautifully patinated mid-century

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

MCM Modular Upright Bookcase, Teak, Warm Finish, Denmark, c. 1960s
MCM Modular Upright Bookcase, Teak, Warm Finish, Denmark, c. 1960s

MCM Modular Upright Bookcase, Teak, Warm Finish, Denmark, c. 1960s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A distinctive bookcase in the mid-century modern Scandinavian tradition, crafted from richly

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Modular Shelving Unit by Jorge Zalszupin for l'Atelier, Brazil, 1960's
Modular Shelving Unit by Jorge Zalszupin for l'Atelier, Brazil, 1960's

Modular Shelving Unit by Jorge Zalszupin for l'Atelier, Brazil, 1960's

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Uithoorn, NL

became a prominent figure in Brazilian mid-century modern furniture design. Moving to Brazil in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

George Nelson 8000 Executive Series Credenza for Herman Miller in Walnut
George Nelson 8000 Executive Series Credenza for Herman Miller in Walnut

George Nelson 8000 Executive Series Credenza for Herman Miller in Walnut

By George Nelson

Located in Emeryville, CA

Miller’s Executive Office Group circa 1962. This great mid-century modern design makes a bold statement and

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Wall light CP-1 by Charlotte Perriand, 1980s, France
Wall light CP-1 by Charlotte Perriand, 1980s, France

Wall light CP-1 by Charlotte Perriand, 1980s, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

suit your space. Originally designed for modular, practical living, it remains an icon of mid-century

Category

Vintage 1980s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage chest of drawers from the Formula series by Kempkes Meubelen, ca. 1960
Vintage chest of drawers from the Formula series by Kempkes Meubelen, ca. 1960

Vintage chest of drawers from the Formula series by Kempkes Meubelen, ca. 1960

Located in Meulebeke, BE

/ Vintage / Mid-century / Dutch Design Vintage chest of drawers in teak veneer from the Formula series by

Category

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

Materials

Teak

1960s Nagel Candle Holder, West Germany by Fritz Nagel and Caesar Stoffi
1960s Nagel Candle Holder, West Germany by Fritz Nagel and Caesar Stoffi

1960s Nagel Candle Holder, West Germany by Fritz Nagel and Caesar Stoffi

By Nagel & Stoffi, Nagel AG, Fritz Nagel

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

create various configurations are unique and artistic decor pieces. Crafted with a mid-century modern

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair of Stella 1001 Armchairs by Joe Colombo for Confort Italy, 1960s
Pair of Stella 1001 Armchairs by Joe Colombo for Confort Italy, 1960s

Pair of Stella 1001 Armchairs by Joe Colombo for Confort Italy, 1960s

By Joe Colombo

Located in Brussels, BE

principles. Its compact form and versatility made it a standout piece in mid-century modern design, embodying

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Single Bed Attr. to Gio Ponti in Bamboo and Rattan
Italian Single Bed Attr. to Gio Ponti in Bamboo and Rattan

Italian Single Bed Attr. to Gio Ponti in Bamboo and Rattan

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

and mid-century style. Keyboard high height: 52CM, keyboard low height 42CM, width 93.5CM, depth

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Four Modular Leather Armchairs by INSA, 1970s
Set of Four Modular Leather Armchairs by INSA, 1970s

Set of Four Modular Leather Armchairs by INSA, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

interiors, collectible design environments, or bold mid-century settings. A rare and iconic example of 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design  Brown olor
Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design  Brown olor

Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design Brown olor

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

functional storage pieces. Style Compatibility: Their retro aesthetic complements mid-century modern

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

André Sornay Cabinet, Circa 1960, France
André Sornay Cabinet, Circa 1960, France

André Sornay Cabinet, Circa 1960, France

By Andre Sornay

Located in Girona, Spain

-century design toward more functional, modular forms. CONDITION: Good condition. Wear consistent with age

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Sapele Wood

Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Units by Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Units by Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Units by Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s

By Ernesto Hauner

Located in New York, NY

disciplined elegance and material sophistication that define Brazilian mid-century modern design. Crafted in

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage 20Thc Italian Modular Teak Wall Cabinet c.1960
Vintage 20Thc Italian Modular Teak Wall Cabinet c.1960

Vintage 20Thc Italian Modular Teak Wall Cabinet c.1960

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Introducing a wonderful piece of Italian design history, this is an exquisite mid-century modern

Category

20th Century Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1960's Greaves and Thomas G&T Put U Up Modular Sideboards Glazed Doors
Vintage 1960's Greaves and Thomas G&T Put U Up Modular Sideboards Glazed Doors

Vintage 1960's Greaves and Thomas G&T Put U Up Modular Sideboards Glazed Doors

By Greaves and Thomas

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

& Thomas Put-U-Up modular sideboard A very charming and finely made suite of Mid-Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Torsten Johansson Swedish Bentwood Modular Wine Rack, 1960s
Torsten Johansson Swedish Bentwood Modular Wine Rack, 1960s

Torsten Johansson Swedish Bentwood Modular Wine Rack, 1960s

By Torsten Johansson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. A rare and increasingly collectible example of mid-century Swedish design by a recognized modernist

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Wood, Birch, Plywood

Set of Two Costela Lounge Chairs by M. Eisler and C. Hauner, Brazil, 1950's
Set of Two Costela Lounge Chairs by M. Eisler and C. Hauner, Brazil, 1950's

Set of Two Costela Lounge Chairs by M. Eisler and C. Hauner, Brazil, 1950's

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Uithoorn, NL

shaping mid-century Brazilian design, blending European influences with local materials and craftsmanship

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Attributed to Milo Baughman Slippers Modular Tweed Sectional
1980s Attributed to Milo Baughman Slippers Modular Tweed Sectional

1980s Attributed to Milo Baughman Slippers Modular Tweed Sectional

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

piece a delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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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.