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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

Black and White Scandinavian Modern Open Bookshelf
Black and White Scandinavian Modern Open Bookshelf

Black and White Scandinavian Modern Open Bookshelf

Located in Westwood, NJ

layout nods to both mid-century Nordic and postmodern aesthetics while remaining unmistakably

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Pix 95 2 Seat Modular Ottoman by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper
Postmodern Pix 95 2 Seat Modular Ottoman by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper

Postmodern Pix 95 2 Seat Modular Ottoman by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper

By Arper

Located in Basel, BS

: Fabric, Nylon, Polyester, Upholstery, Wool Color: Royal Blue Style: Japanese, Mid-Century Modern

Category

20th Century Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Carlo Bartoli Modular Sofa in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate
Carlo Bartoli Modular Sofa in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate

Carlo Bartoli Modular Sofa in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate

By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian mid-century three-piece modular sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi Di Albizzate in original

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ico Parisi Attributed, Teak Wall Display Unit with Multi-Colored Drawers
Ico Parisi Attributed, Teak Wall Display Unit with Multi-Colored Drawers

Ico Parisi Attributed, Teak Wall Display Unit with Multi-Colored Drawers

By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom Mid-Century Italian Teak and Maple Wall Display Unit Attributed to Ico Parisi In the style

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Lounge Chair in Walnut & Original Fabric After Harvey Probber, Usa, C. 1970's
Lounge Chair in Walnut & Original Fabric After Harvey Probber, Usa, C. 1970's

Lounge Chair in Walnut & Original Fabric After Harvey Probber, Usa, C. 1970's

By Harvey Probber

Located in Deland, FL

Mid-Century Modern low slung club chair after Harvey Probber (1922–2003) the influential American

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rolf Krüger wall lamps
Rolf Krüger wall lamps

Rolf Krüger wall lamps

By Rolf Krüger

Located in Brussels, BE

These Rolf Krüger Wall Lamps are an iconic example of mid-century modern lighting design. The lamps

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Pix 137 3 Seat Ottoman by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper Modular
Postmodern Pix 137 3 Seat Ottoman by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper Modular

Postmodern Pix 137 3 Seat Ottoman by Ichiro Iwasaki for Arper Modular

Located in Basel, BS

, upholstery, wool Color: Royal Blue Style: Japanese, Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern Item Type: Vintage

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Jan van der Togt Tomado 1950s Wall Shelving Unit, Enameled Metal
Jan van der Togt Tomado 1950s Wall Shelving Unit, Enameled Metal

Jan van der Togt Tomado 1950s Wall Shelving Unit, Enameled Metal

By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

postwar European design. Imported directly from the Netherlands, the unit brings authentic Mid-Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Removable Wooden Mannequin Bust with Fashion Collages, Paris, 1960s
Removable Wooden Mannequin Bust with Fashion Collages, Paris, 1960s

Removable Wooden Mannequin Bust with Fashion Collages, Paris, 1960s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

with collages, vibrant modern sculpture, artistic decorative mannequin, mid-century French art piece

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

Jan van der Togt Tomado Wall Shelf, 1950s, Metal Wire, Yellow Red Black
Jan van der Togt Tomado Wall Shelf, 1950s, Metal Wire, Yellow Red Black

Jan van der Togt Tomado Wall Shelf, 1950s, Metal Wire, Yellow Red Black

By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

postwar European design. Imported directly from the Netherlands, the unit brings authentic Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Wire

Modular Italian bookcase made of shelves and brackets by Studio BBPR Attr.
Modular Italian bookcase made of shelves and brackets by Studio BBPR Attr.

Modular Italian bookcase made of shelves and brackets by Studio BBPR Attr.

By Studio BBPR

Located in Milano, IT

mid-century Italian design, this piece will appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of vintage furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Side Tables “Abstracta” system designed by Poul Cadovius 1960s
Side Tables “Abstracta” system designed by Poul Cadovius 1960s

Side Tables “Abstracta” system designed by Poul Cadovius 1960s

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Den Haag, NL

design. It’s an iconic find of mid-century design that will allow for many different uses in different

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

W.H.B Minamalistic shelving Unit Germany 1960s
W.H.B Minamalistic shelving Unit Germany 1960s

W.H.B Minamalistic shelving Unit Germany 1960s

Located in The Hague, NL

of mid-century German modernism. Constructed from beautifully grained wood with a warm, natural

Category

Mid-20th Century Shelves

Materials

Metal

Madsen & Schubell Leather Modular Corner Sofa, C. 1960s
Madsen & Schubell Leather Modular Corner Sofa, C. 1960s

Madsen & Schubell Leather Modular Corner Sofa, C. 1960s

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Norwalk, CT

Schubell leather modular sofa is a significant example of mid-century Scandinavian design, a piece that

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Suede, Beech

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf

By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Markington, GB

(19.7 in) Width: 76 cm (29.9 in) Depth: 46 cm (18.1 in) A classic example of mid-century Dutch modular

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Christian IV Sideboard
Large Christian IV Sideboard

Large Christian IV Sideboard

Located in London, GB

breadth of unique mid-century design. The 'Christian IV' series is renowned for its robust construction

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Italian design modular sofa in velvet
B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Italian design modular sofa in velvet

B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Italian design modular sofa in velvet

By Mario Bellini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Bellini, the Amanta model represents the perfect fusion of sculptural comfort and mid-century luxury

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Candlesticks 'Margareta' Designed by Lars Holmström Sweden, 1920s
Candlesticks 'Margareta' Designed by Lars Holmström Sweden, 1920s

Candlesticks 'Margareta' Designed by Lars Holmström Sweden, 1920s

Located in Stockholm, SE

produced by Arvika, Sweden, in the 1950s. Despite its mid century origin, the design feels remarkably

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

1 of 9 Wall Sconces with two Globes by Goffredo Reggiani for Lampadari Reggiani
1 of 9 Wall Sconces with two Globes by Goffredo Reggiani for Lampadari Reggiani

1 of 9 Wall Sconces with two Globes by Goffredo Reggiani for Lampadari Reggiani

By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani Lampadari

Located in Berlin, DE

Italian mid-century wall sconce with two globes by Goffredo Reggiani for Lampadari Reggiani, Monza

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1 of 5 Wall Sconces with one Globe by Goffredo Reggiani, for Lampadari Reggiani
1 of 5 Wall Sconces with one Globe by Goffredo Reggiani, for Lampadari Reggiani

1 of 5 Wall Sconces with one Globe by Goffredo Reggiani, for Lampadari Reggiani

By Reggiani Lampadari, Gioffredo Reggiani

Located in Berlin, DE

Italian mid-century wall sconce with one globes by Goffredo Reggiani for Lampadari Reggiani, Monza

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Sofa in Cane and Teak by Hans Olsen, 1957
Sofa in Cane and Teak by Hans Olsen, 1957

Sofa in Cane and Teak by Hans Olsen, 1957

By Hans Olsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Denmark in 1957, represents an exceptional synthesis of mid-century Scandinavian design principles—elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Chairs attr to Cesare Leonardi's Solidi series, 1980s
Pair of Chairs attr to Cesare Leonardi's Solidi series, 1980s

Pair of Chairs attr to Cesare Leonardi's Solidi series, 1980s

By Cesare Leonardi

Located in Aartselaar, BE

architectural, sculptural and mid-century collectible design pieces.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Scandinavian Coffee Table by Bengt-Johan Gullberg, Wood Top & Metal Legs
Vintage Scandinavian Coffee Table by Bengt-Johan Gullberg, Wood Top & Metal Legs

Vintage Scandinavian Coffee Table by Bengt-Johan Gullberg, Wood Top & Metal Legs

By Bengt Johan Gullberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

innovation and craftsmanship of mid-century Scandinavian design. Depending on how the base is positioned, the

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Sleek Modern Harvey Probber Six Flat Bar Dining Chairs
Sleek Modern Harvey Probber Six Flat Bar Dining Chairs

Sleek Modern Harvey Probber Six Flat Bar Dining Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

combine mid-century details with a modern silhouette to create an eye-catching accent around your dining

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Floor Lamp by Enrico Tronconi, Italy, 1970s
Sculptural Floor Lamp by Enrico Tronconi, Italy, 1970s

Sculptural Floor Lamp by Enrico Tronconi, Italy, 1970s

Located in Milano, IT

of Mid-Century and Space Age floor lamps by Spinzi Milano, this is a stunning piece created by

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Mogens Koch Modular Bookcase Wall System for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark 1955c.
Mogens Koch Modular Bookcase Wall System for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark 1955c.

Mogens Koch Modular Bookcase Wall System for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark 1955c.

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Chicago, IL

mid-century Scandinavian design. Manufacturer’s labels present to several elements. Composition • 10

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

1970s Vintage Italian Nesting Tables with Red Iron Frame & Smoked Glass
1970s Vintage Italian Nesting Tables with Red Iron Frame & Smoked Glass

1970s Vintage Italian Nesting Tables with Red Iron Frame & Smoked Glass

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

any mid-century or contemporary interior, offering both style and versatility. Each table is in very

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Iron

Modular Rainbow Double Sided Sofa / Sectional by Vibieffe, Italy, c. 2000s
Modular Rainbow Double Sided Sofa / Sectional by Vibieffe, Italy, c. 2000s

Modular Rainbow Double Sided Sofa / Sectional by Vibieffe, Italy, c. 2000s

By Vibieffe

Located in Deland, FL

This expansive double-sided sofa by Vibieffe reimagines Mid-Century Modern style with a bold

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Teak

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

Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Unit 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

Rulmann Sofa in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux ( 100" )
Rulmann Sofa in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux ( 100" )

Rulmann Sofa in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux ( 100" )

Located in New York, NY

Drawn from the ethos of mid-century organic modernism, the Rulmann Collection embodies the

Category

2010s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Rulmann Sofa in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux ( 100" )
Rulmann Sofa in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux ( 100" )

Rulmann Sofa in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux ( 100" )

Located in New York, NY

Drawn from the ethos of mid-century organic modernism, the Rulmann Collection embodies the

Category

2010s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Rulmann Sofa in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux ( 85" )
Rulmann Sofa in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux ( 85" )

Rulmann Sofa in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux ( 85" )

Located in New York, NY

Drawn from the ethos of mid-century organic modernism, the Rulmann Collection embodies the

Category

2010s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s, Set of 9
Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s, Set of 9

Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s, Set of 9

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Rødekro, DK

collectible wall unit systems in the Danish mid-century canon, and the definitive expression of Kristiansen's

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

VIP coat rack and umbrella stand by Paolo Orlandini & Roberto Lucci for Velca
VIP coat rack and umbrella stand by Paolo Orlandini & Roberto Lucci for Velca

VIP coat rack and umbrella stand by Paolo Orlandini & Roberto Lucci for Velca

By Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini, Edition Velca

Located in Sant'Arsenio, Campania

. Stunning mid-century modern coat rack made of chromed steel and black ABS plastic. This elegant piece was

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy 1970s
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy 1970s

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy 1970s

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

hollow in the center. The design is distinguished by its Mid-Century Modern and Space Age aesthetic, with

Category

20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Unit n Hardwood, Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Unit n Hardwood, Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Unit n Hardwood, 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

Scandinavian Modern Open Bookshelf
Scandinavian Modern Open Bookshelf

Scandinavian Modern Open Bookshelf

Located in Westwood, NJ

, studies, or creative spaces. Its sculptural layout nods to both mid-century Nordic and postmodern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair of Post-War Armchairs, Solid Oak, Design by Guillerme et Chambron, 1950s
Pair of Post-War Armchairs, Solid Oak, Design by Guillerme et Chambron, 1950s

Pair of Post-War Armchairs, Solid Oak, Design by Guillerme et Chambron, 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in leucate, FR

materials, these chairs are a testament to mid-century French modernism. Features: Material: Constructed

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Uten.Silo I (Large) by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M – 1960s
Uten.Silo I (Large) by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M – 1960s

Uten.Silo I (Large) by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M – 1960s

By Dorothee Becker, Ingo Maurer

Located in BARCELONA, ES

perfect for adding a mid-century modern touch to any space, whether it's the kitchen, office, workshop, or

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Gino Sarfatti Table lamp mod. 611/p
Gino Sarfatti Table lamp mod. 611/p

Gino Sarfatti Table lamp mod. 611/p

Located in New York, NY

atmosphere, making them enduring icons of mid century Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Modular Triangular Wooden Tables, 1970s: Worldwide Free Shipping
Set of 4 Modular Triangular Wooden Tables, 1970s: Worldwide Free Shipping

Set of 4 Modular Triangular Wooden Tables, 1970s: Worldwide Free Shipping

Located in Lisse, NL

triangular tables from the 1970s, all solid wood with a gorgeous warm tone and that perfect mid-century vibe

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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

Materials

Wood

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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.