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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

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Hexagonal G-plan 1960's Side Tables designed by Victor Wilkins
Hexagonal G-plan 1960's Side Tables designed by Victor Wilkins

Hexagonal G-plan 1960's Side Tables designed by Victor Wilkins

By G-Plan, Victor Wilkins

Located in London, GB

in mid-century furniture design and production in the UK. The company was initially created in 1898

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Room devider freestanding sought after shelving system by Staples from the 1960
Room devider freestanding sought after shelving system by Staples from the 1960

Room devider freestanding sought after shelving system by Staples from the 1960

By Staples & Co. Ltd

Located in Markington, GB

Impressive Mid Century design with matt white steel ladders and teak shelves. All elements are modular and

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

"La Stringa" by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Sofa of Two Armchairs 1960s
"La Stringa" by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Sofa of Two Armchairs 1960s

"La Stringa" by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Sofa of Two Armchairs 1960s

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

rooted in Italian mid-century innovation. The full ‘Stringa’ modular set is also available, including

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Rulmann Sofa in Performance 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

Velvet

White Modular Sofa OAK by WOO - Contemporary Home Furniture
White Modular Sofa OAK by WOO - Contemporary Home Furniture

White Modular Sofa OAK by WOO - Contemporary Home Furniture

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

upholstery. Whether you’re styling a minimalist loft, a mid-century modern home, or a curated luxury

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood

Set of Two ( 2 ) Modular Benches Kissing Benches in Rosewood Laminate, c. 1950's
Set of Two ( 2 ) Modular Benches Kissing Benches in Rosewood Laminate, c. 1950's

Set of Two ( 2 ) Modular Benches Kissing Benches in Rosewood Laminate, c. 1950's

By American of Martinsville

Located in Deland, FL

Introduce a piece of mid-century modern history into your home with this set of two early modular

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Yellow Flötotto - Room Furniture Set
Yellow Flötotto - Room Furniture Set

Yellow Flötotto - Room Furniture Set

By Elmar Flötotto

Located in Brussels, BE

functional spirit of mid-century German design. Built with the quality Flötotto is recognized for, it remains

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern "Kontour" Steel and Teak Executive Desk by Hans Wegner
Danish Modern "Kontour" Steel and Teak Executive Desk by Hans Wegner

Danish Modern "Kontour" Steel and Teak Executive Desk by Hans Wegner

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk (Kontour - Model A 164 ) by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, ca

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Paul McCobb Symmetric Group 3-Piece Channel Back Sectional Sofa -Widdicomb 1950s
Paul McCobb Symmetric Group 3-Piece Channel Back Sectional Sofa -Widdicomb 1950s

Paul McCobb Symmetric Group 3-Piece Channel Back Sectional Sofa -Widdicomb 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

most influential figures in American mid-century modern design. The sectional’s low, linear silhouette

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Black Leather Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs
Pair of Black Leather Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs

Pair of Black Leather Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

, part of that unsung second wave of mid-century modernists. He is regarded as the father of modular

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Scandinavian Modern  Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Maj Svanström, Sweden 1950s
Scandinavian Modern  Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Maj Svanström, Sweden 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Maj Svanström, Sweden 1950s

By Maj Svanström, Klockaregardens Hemslojd Scandinavian

Located in Grythyttan, SE

, Dalarna, dates back to the height of Sweden's Mid-Century handcraft revival. Measuring 207 x 140 cm, it

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Space Age Chrome Magnetic Desk Lamp, 1974 Italian Luci Mod. 414
Space Age Chrome Magnetic Desk Lamp, 1974 Italian Luci Mod. 414

Space Age Chrome Magnetic Desk Lamp, 1974 Italian Luci Mod. 414

By luci

Located in London, GB

& Details • Manufacturer: Luci Italia • Model: 414 • Year: 1974 • Origin: Italy • Style: Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modular Designer Sofa 'OAK' by WOO – Customizable Contemporary Sectional Seating
Modular Designer Sofa 'OAK' by WOO – Customizable Contemporary Sectional Seating

Modular Designer Sofa 'OAK' by WOO – Customizable Contemporary Sectional Seating

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

. Whether you’re styling a minimalist loft, a mid-century modern home, or a curated luxury apartment, this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood

A midcentury sideboard credenza, Richard Hornby (pair available)
A midcentury sideboard credenza, Richard Hornby (pair available)

A midcentury sideboard credenza, Richard Hornby (pair available)

By Richard Hornby, Fyne Ladye

Located in Sherborne, GB

excellent restored condition - would bring a touch of classic mid century style to any interior space.

Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables, space age design, Cassina, Italy circa 1970s
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables, space age design, Cassina, Italy circa 1970s

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables, space age design, Cassina, Italy circa 1970s

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in leucate, FR

to mid-century modern design. He was part of the Italian design movement in the post-war period

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Slatted Daybed by Robert Anxionnat, France, circa 1960
Slatted Daybed by Robert Anxionnat, France, circa 1960

Slatted Daybed by Robert Anxionnat, France, circa 1960

Located in Antwerp, BE

sculptural structure, and reflecting a more architectural interpretation of mid-century modernism.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Gino Sarfatti System of six floor lamps mod. 1073
Gino Sarfatti System of six floor lamps mod. 1073

Gino Sarfatti System of six floor lamps mod. 1073

Located in New York, NY

, representing a pivotal moment in mid-century Italian design where innovation, elegance, and experimentation

Category

Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Felicerossi Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Felicerossi Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofa, 1970s

Felicerossi Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofa, 1970s

By Felicerossi

Located in Antwerp, BE

would fit well in a mid-century modern home, providing a cosy feeling with its earthy and warm colours

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Adriano Piazzesi Sofa in Blue Marine Velvet and Chrome Frame
Adriano Piazzesi Sofa in Blue Marine Velvet and Chrome Frame

Adriano Piazzesi Sofa in Blue Marine Velvet and Chrome Frame

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

IKEA “Nift” Geometric Pendant Lamp, 1960s
IKEA “Nift” Geometric Pendant Lamp, 1960s

IKEA “Nift” Geometric Pendant Lamp, 1960s

By IKEA

Located in Stockholm, SE

pendant in contemporary interiors or within a curated mid-century lighting collection. Good vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Adriano Piazzesi Armchairs in Blue Marine Velvet and Chrome Frame
Adriano Piazzesi Armchairs in Blue Marine Velvet and Chrome Frame

Adriano Piazzesi Armchairs in Blue Marine Velvet and Chrome Frame

By Adriano Piazzesi

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Modular Sofa 'OAK' by WOO – Custom Designer Sectional in Upholstere
Contemporary Modular Sofa 'OAK' by WOO – Custom Designer Sectional in Upholstere

Contemporary Modular Sofa 'OAK' by WOO – Custom Designer Sectional in Upholstere

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

loft, a mid-century modern home, or a curated luxury apartment, this high-end designer sofa adds both

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood

George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller
George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller

George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Seattle, WA

the Mid-Century Modern era such as the CSS shelving system, Marshmallow sofa, Kangaroo Chair, Coconut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Danish Freestanding Oak Bookcase by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbler, 1960s.
Danish Freestanding Oak Bookcase by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbler, 1960s.

Danish Freestanding Oak Bookcase by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbler, 1960s.

By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Freestanding Oak Bookcase by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbler, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Ennio Chiggio Envorin one sofa by Nikol International Italy 1970
Ennio Chiggio Envorin one sofa by Nikol International Italy 1970

Ennio Chiggio Envorin one sofa by Nikol International Italy 1970

By Ennio Chiggio

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

International in 1970, stands as a rare and remarkable example of Mid-Century Modern furniture. This vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Italian modular sofa in brown leather, 1970s design
Italian modular sofa in brown leather, 1970s design

Italian modular sofa in brown leather, 1970s design

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Giorgio Saporiti, Vittorio Introini, Mario Bellini

Located in Paris, FR

for vintage, mid-century, or contemporary interiors. Condition Very good overall vintage condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

V-Shaped Walnut Desk w/ Black Leather Top After Harvey Probber, USA, c. 1960s
V-Shaped Walnut Desk w/ Black Leather Top After Harvey Probber, USA, c. 1960s

V-Shaped Walnut Desk w/ Black Leather Top After Harvey Probber, USA, c. 1960s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Deland, FL

, captures the sleek sophistication of Mid-Century Modern style from the 1960s. Crafted in the USA from rich

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Giancarlo Piretti "Sistema 61" Green Fabric Modular Sofa for Castelli, 1973
Giancarlo Piretti "Sistema 61" Green Fabric Modular Sofa for Castelli, 1973

Giancarlo Piretti "Sistema 61" Green Fabric Modular Sofa for Castelli, 1973

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

versatile centerpiece for contemporary or Mid-Century inspired spaces.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Daybed L77 for Tecno
Osvaldo Borsani Daybed L77 for Tecno

Osvaldo Borsani Daybed L77 for Tecno

Located in New York, NY

Osvaldo Borsani designed the Daybed L77 for Tecno as a refined expression of Italian mid-century

Category

Vintage 1950s Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo ‘Coupe’ Table Lamp
Joe Colombo ‘Coupe’ Table Lamp

Joe Colombo ‘Coupe’ Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

maintaining a light, airy appearance. Its design reflects mid-century modern aesthetics, combining elegance

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Czechoslovak Modular Leather Five-Seat Sofa
1970s Czechoslovak Modular Leather Five-Seat Sofa

1970s Czechoslovak Modular Leather Five-Seat Sofa

Located in Praha, CZ

with age. A perfect addition to modern, retro, loft, or mid-century inspired interiors. Dimensions (cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kilim Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kilim Rug

Located in New York, NY

× 368 cm) A mid-century Persian Kilim rug from the 1950s, woven in a striking black and ivory palette

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

X-Leg Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Finland, 1950s
X-Leg Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Finland, 1950s

X-Leg Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Finland, 1950s

By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Karis, Nyland

define mid-century Finnish design. Measurements • Length: 120 cm (47.2”) • Width: 60 cm (23.6”) • Height

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Lara by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Stilwood
Lara by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Stilwood

Lara by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Stilwood

By Stilwood, Noti Massari, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso

Located in Wien, AT

a seminal work of Italian mid-century design, defined by its modular, sculptural composition and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Foam

Lyora FSC Teak Wood Rectangular Low Modular Coffee Table by SNOC
Lyora FSC Teak Wood Rectangular Low Modular Coffee Table by SNOC

Lyora FSC Teak Wood Rectangular Low Modular Coffee Table by SNOC

Located in Geneve, CH

cm. Materials: Teak wood. A delicate mid-century style, tempered by contemporary and eclectic

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Large 1950s french workshop cabinet in solid pine with 24 drawers
Large 1950s french workshop cabinet in solid pine with 24 drawers

Large 1950s french workshop cabinet in solid pine with 24 drawers

Located in LYON, FR

. Fully restored in our workshop, it combines the functional elegance of mid-century craftsmanship with

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Credenzas

Materials

Pine

Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s

Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Miami, FL

Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Wall shelves 'Mi 1050' Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
Wall shelves 'Mi 1050' Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson

Wall shelves 'Mi 1050' Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson

By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

elegance associated with mid-century Scandinavian design.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Wood Folding Screen by Baumann, from Grands Magasins Du Louvre, 1930s
Sculptural Wood Folding Screen by Baumann, from Grands Magasins Du Louvre, 1930s

Sculptural Wood Folding Screen by Baumann, from Grands Magasins Du Louvre, 1930s

By Baumann France

Located in leucate, FR

, authenticated by a vintage label. Style: Art Deco / Modernist, a precursor to Mid-Century design. Measurement

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Osvaldo Borsani T69 dining table for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
Osvaldo Borsani T69 dining table for Tecno, Italy, 1960s

Osvaldo Borsani T69 dining table for Tecno, Italy, 1960s

Located in Weesp, NL

Italian mid-century design. Designed in the 1960s in collaboration with Eugenio Gerli, this model is

Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames 3-Seat Tandem Bench Eastern Air Lines Red Orange Naugahyde
Herman Miller Eames 3-Seat Tandem Bench Eastern Air Lines Red Orange Naugahyde

Herman Miller Eames 3-Seat Tandem Bench Eastern Air Lines Red Orange Naugahyde

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller tandem bench. This modular system

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Modular Sandro Petti altuglas table lamp for Maison Jansen - Italy - 1970s
Modular Sandro Petti altuglas table lamp for Maison Jansen - Italy - 1970s

Modular Sandro Petti altuglas table lamp for Maison Jansen - Italy - 1970s

By Sandro Petti, Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, FR

Panton, Willy Rizzo, Jean Prouvé, or many others from other eras like the mid-century of the space age

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Altuglas, Plexiglass

Angelo Mangiarotti for La Sorgente del Mobile 'Programma S11' Extendable Round Dining Table
Angelo Mangiarotti for La Sorgente del Mobile 'Programma S11' Extendable Round Dining Table

Angelo Mangiarotti for La Sorgente del Mobile 'Programma S11' Extendable Round Dining Table

By La Sorgente del Mobile, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

broader themes in mid-century modern architecture – especially the articulation of load-bearing structures

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Industrial Wall Unit a Large Cupboard and 3 Shelves
1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Industrial Wall Unit a Large Cupboard and 3 Shelves

1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Industrial Wall Unit a Large Cupboard and 3 Shelves

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Markington, GB

increasingly collectible example of mid-century Dutch modular design.   

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Jean René Caillette — Adjustable Tubular Twin Sconce
Jean René Caillette — Adjustable Tubular Twin Sconce

Jean René Caillette — Adjustable Tubular Twin Sconce

By Jean Rene Cailette

Located in Dronten, NL

attuned to modern living. Designer: Jean René Caillette Origin: France Period: Mid-20th Century Features

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Classic 1950's String Wall System with 10 Shelves Designed by Nils Strinning
Classic 1950's String Wall System with 10 Shelves Designed by Nils Strinning

Classic 1950's String Wall System with 10 Shelves Designed by Nils Strinning

By Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Markington, GB

vintage condition, showing normal signs of use consistent with age, which add to its authentic mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Didier Rozaffy modular furniture yellow black , wood and glass
Midcentury Didier Rozaffy modular furniture yellow black , wood and glass

Midcentury Didier Rozaffy modular furniture yellow black , wood and glass

By Didier Rozaffy

Located in Valladolid, ES

. Technical Details Designer: Didier Rozaffy Style: Mid-century Materials: Wood and glass Period: 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vittorio Dassi Bar cabinet , sideboard, for La Permanente Mobili di Cantù
Vittorio Dassi Bar cabinet , sideboard, for La Permanente Mobili di Cantù

Vittorio Dassi Bar cabinet , sideboard, for La Permanente Mobili di Cantù

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Valladolid, ES

prestigious Italian designer active in the mid-20th century. Made of rosewood, its main modules feature an

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Lyora Teak Wood Frame And Ethereal Fabric Corner Modular Sofa by SNOC
Lyora Teak Wood Frame And Ethereal Fabric Corner Modular Sofa by SNOC

Lyora Teak Wood Frame And Ethereal Fabric Corner Modular Sofa by SNOC

Located in Geneve, CH

66 cm. SH: 42 cm. Materials: Teak wood and Ethereal fabric. A delicate mid-century style, tempered

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 6 Mogens Koch Cabinets for Rud Rasmussen, Circa 1950, Denmark
Set of 6 Mogens Koch Cabinets for Rud Rasmussen, Circa 1950, Denmark

Set of 6 Mogens Koch Cabinets for Rud Rasmussen, Circa 1950, Denmark

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

Located in Girona, Spain

a sophisticated example of Scandinavian modernism in today’s homes. The award-winning mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Mario Marenco Two seater Marechiaro sofa for Arflex
Mario Marenco Two seater Marechiaro sofa for Arflex

Mario Marenco Two seater Marechiaro sofa for Arflex

Located in New York, NY

The Two-Seater Marechiaro Sofa for Arflex is a distinguished example of mid-century Italian design

Category

1990s Sofas

Materials

Metal

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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.