Unusual Ceramic Biomorphic Lamp With Original Shade
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual white ceramic lamp-biomorphic design with rounded cut outs and original shade.
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Unusual Ceramic Biomorphic Lamp With Original Shade
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual white ceramic lamp-biomorphic design with rounded cut outs and original shade.
Ceramic
$8,700 / set
H 22 in W 15 in D 10 in
Large Carole Stupell Rock Crystal and Amethyst Quartz Double-Sided Gilt Mt Lamp
Located in New York, NY
, creating a continuous arrangement from base to apex. The base is shaped in a rounded rectangular outline
Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Quartz
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
or café table that is sure to add a sultry mid-century touch.
Brass
Round Metal Mesh Top Garden Table
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Metal dining height garden table. Mesh top on tubular structure frame, suitable for indoor/ outdoor
Metal
Chrome Black Faux Leather International Style Cylindrical Lamp after Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Topeka, KS
! It will be awesome in your Mid-Century Modern home, your Industrial loft, your modern country décor
Chrome
Midcentury Acrylic and Brass Light by Moss Lamps
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
table lamp. The vintage lamp is shown with the original parchment round lampshade.
Brass
$26,381 / set
H 38.98 in W 61.03 in D 74.81 in
Large console shelf by Nerone Patuzzi with blue mirror shelf, certificate
By Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in Milano, IT
Large console shelf by Nerone Patuzzi with blue mirror shelf, 1950s-60s This extraordinary console
Mirror, Wood
$41,288 / set
H 27.96 in W 63 in D 21.66 in
Patricia Urquiola Set of Two Rondos Chest of Drawers For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Rondos is a design chest of drawers with soft, rounded contours that curve gracefully around the sides
Marble
Patricia Urquiola Rondos Chest of Drawers For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design chest of drawers with soft, rounded contours that curve gracefully around the sides, lending an
Marble
Patricia Urquiola Rondos Chest of Drawers For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design chest of drawers with soft, rounded contours that curve gracefully around the sides, lending an
Marble
Brass and Mahogany Cart by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
sharp geometry, far more architectural and visually commanding than Lacca’s more commonly seen rounded
Brass
$3,837 / item
H 13 in W 9.06 in D 8.67 in
Linde Freya Tangelder Wax, Stone, Light Suspension Lamp Beige I For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
COLLECTION Floor lamp, table lamp, pendant and appliques. The Wax, Stone, Light Collection by Linde Freya
Glass
$3,837 / item
H 13 in W 9.06 in D 8.67 in
Linde Freya Tangelder Wax, Stone, Light Suspension Lamp White I For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
COLLECTION Floor lamp, table lamp, pendant and appliques. The Wax, Stone, Light Collection by Linde Freya
Glass
$11,092 / item
H 57.49 in W 9.06 in D 8.67 in
Linde Freya Tangelder Wax, Stone, Light Floor Lamp V For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, table lamp, pendant and appliques. The Wax, Stone, Light Collection by Linde Freya Tangelder – based on
Glass
$8,814 / item
H 43.31 in W 9.06 in D 8.67 in
Linde Freya Tangelder Wax, Stone, Light Floor Lamp IV For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, table lamp, pendant and appliques. The Wax, Stone, Light Collection by Linde Freya Tangelder – based on
Glass
$2,710 / item
H 8.27 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in
Linde Freya Tangelder Wax, Stone, Light Convex Body White Wall Lamp For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
COLLECTION Floor lamp, table lamp, pendant and appliques. The Wax, Stone, Light Collection by Linde Freya
Glass
$2,710 / item
H 8.27 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in
Linde Freya Tangelder Wax, Stone, Light Convex Body White Wall Lamp For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
COLLECTION Floor lamp, table lamp, pendant and appliques. The Wax, Stone, Light Collection by Linde Freya
Glass
$3,153 / item
H 8.67 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Linde Freya Tangelder Wax, Stone, Light Flat Body White Wall Lamp For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
COLLECTION Floor lamp, table lamp, pendant and appliques. The Wax, Stone, Light Collection by Linde Freya
Glass
Vintage Italian Enameled Tole and Brass Desk Lamp 1960s Bauhaus
By Stilnovo, Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1950s Italian Enameled Tole and Brass Desk Lamp, Bauhaus Style. This exquisite vintage
Metal
Wought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Dining Center Table
By Salterini, Leinfelder
Located in New York, NY
Superb wrought iron table base with stylized center, on heavy solid iron disk foot base. The center
Wrought Iron
Modernist Pendant light , Mid century
Located in Nice, FR
Modernist pendant light Mid-century This light fixture is composed of golden brass rods, arranged
Brass
1940's Italian Multi-Positional Chrome Desk Lamp
By Lariolux
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous high quality table or desk lamp in polished nickel plated brass from Italy, 1940s-1950s
Brass, Nickel
$1,259
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Wood and glass bar cart trolley attributed Ico Parisi for De Baggis Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
table that effortlessly complements rustic, boho, mid-century, or modern aesthetics. Its vibrant
Wood
Oscar Torlasco for Stilux Desk Lamp
By Stilux, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian articulating desk lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilux Milano. Round white
Marble, Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
Pair of Mid Century wallights attrib to Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in London, GB
and under their tutelage he learned the trade. He left Germany at a young age and traveled round
Bronze
$1,498 / set
H 25.2 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of Chinese Crackle Glazed Porcelain Lamps with Wooden Base and Lampshades
Located in Prato, Tuscany
historical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. This exceptional pair of table lamps was
Brass
Romeo Rega Style Italian Brass And Steel Bar Cart
By Romeo Rega
Located in Prato, Tuscany
structure, enhanced by distinctive rounded brass fasteners, a hallmark of Italian workshops specialized in
Brass, Steel
$6,000 / item
H 28.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Bronze Patio Square Dining Table by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small patio dining or a card table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by
Bronze
$419
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 11.03 in
USA plastic table fish tank Aqua-Loop Mt. Parnell Fisheries Nosco Plastic 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
USA plastic ornamental table fish tank Aqua-Loop by Mt. Parnell Fisheries and Nosco Plastic, 1950s
Plastic
Solid Carved Rosewood Footed Wood Vase, Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage carved vase features soft, fluid Mid Century Modern form in solid rosewood with rounded
Rosewood
Mid-Century Brass Etagere Centrepiece
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning brass etagere made in the 1950s, of fine Italian manufacture. The fruit stand is made
Brass
Baccarat Mid-Century Thick Glass Basket
By Baccarat
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful round shaped beverage or wine basket produced in the 1950s by Baccarat, fine glassware
Crystal, Metal
Scandinavian Stool, Solid Wood, Rustic Brutalist Design, Circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian stool from the 1950s in a rustic, Brutalist spirit. Featuring a solid wood round seat
Wood
$1,475 / set
H 15 in Dm 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini White Wicker Ottomans, Stools or Poufs
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century modern Franco Albini round wicker ottomans, stools or side tables painted in
Wicker
$19,786 / item
H 28.75 in W 65.36 in D 30.71 in
Petit Bureau en forme de libre PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Devoid of sharp angles, the rounded asymmetrical shape of the Petit Bureau En Forme Libre designer
Wood
$19,786 / item
H 28.75 in W 65.36 in D 30.71 in
Petit Bureau en forme de libre PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Devoid of sharp angles, the rounded asymmetrical shape of the Petit Bureau En Forme Libre designer
Wood
$4,676
H 41.34 in Dm 18.12 in
Mid-Century Art Deco Florence Pendant Chandelier in Burnished Brass and Glass
By Florentine Craft Studio
Located in Vigonza, Padua
(ideal above a round table, bistro table, or compact dining setting; the 45 cm diameter is balanced
Brass
$15,889 / item
H 28.75 in W 65.36 in D 30.71 in
Petit Bureau En Forme De Libre, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A design table crafted by Charlotte Perriand to bring the warmth of wood and a free-spirited
Wood
$1,495 / set
H 4 in W 15 in D 10 in
Mid 20th Century Guardian Service Aluminum Dual Purpose Cookware 14 Pieces
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-20th Century Guardian Service dual purpose 14-piece cookware set including 7 pots, 2
Aluminum
Vintage French Cast Concrete Mushroom Garden Seat, Mid-20th Century
Located in Birmingham, AL
Whimsical, storybook charm meets authentic mid-century garden craft in this French cast-concrete
Concrete
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 14 in D 14 in
Rare 1950s California Modern George Nelson Arbuck Outdoor Iron Stools / Tables
By George Nelson, Arbuck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
were only produced in 1951. We, also have a white round table (or stool) with glass for sale in
Iron
Mid-Century Italian Twelve-Light Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
twelve-light chandelier. Crafted in Italy circa 1950, the round and airy fixture is adorned with an
Crystal, Metal
$2,158Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 14.18 in
Pair of Bamboo Rattan Round Stools or Side Tables, Franco Albini Style
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury rattan and bamboo stools, 1950s-1960s These eye-catching stools / footstools can
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Italian Modernist Rattan & Wicker Wire Pendant Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Light Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire
Wire
French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
wire and an E27 bulb holder. It will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$7,500
H 29.5 in W 25.6 in D 23.6 in
Brazilian Modern Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Imbuia Wood, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
A study in restraint and material clarity, this dining table by Novo Rumo captures the disciplined
Faux Leather, Hardwood
$1,822Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.17 in Dm 11.03 in
French Rattan Wicker Cylinder Pendant Light / Lantern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area. Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$2,638 / item
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Art Decò Venetian Baroque Night Stands Gaetano Borsani style
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
, described as a “machine for sitting,” which could assume 486 distinct postures; the 1954 T41 dining table
Walnut
Woodard Sunburst Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Dining Set
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, painted wrought iron, garden, patio, dining set with round, sunburst table and four
Metal
Italian Gilded Glass Goblet, 1950s Vintage Decor
Located in Paris, FR
massive dining tables to small decorative objects) in 23 states. We take the utmost attention to our
Crystal, Gold Plate
$2,100Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.04 in W 12.6 in D 12.21 in
Rattan and Wicker Wire Ball Shaped Pendant Hanging Light, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modernist woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamp / lantern, Italy, 1950s. Rare find
Wire, Brass
Le Corbusier Unglazed Porcelain Tray by Cassina, Mid-Century Italy
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
chosen for the walls of the buildings of Chandigarh, the city designed in the 1950s and now a UNESCO
Porcelain
$563 / item
H 0.4 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in
Le Corbusier Unglazed Porcelain Tray by Cassina, Mid-Century Italy
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
chosen for the walls of the buildings of Chandigarh, the city designed in the 1950s and now a UNESCO
Porcelain
$563 / item
H 13 in W 13 in D 0.4 in
Le Corbusier Unglazed Porcelain Tray by Cassina, Mid-Century Italy
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
chosen for the walls of the buildings of Chandigarh, the city designed in the 1950s and now a UNESCO
Ceramic
$1,528
H 17.33 in Dm 17.33 in
Midcentury Wicker and Wood Tripod Stool by Tony Paul, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful midcentury round tripod stool or side table in wicker and wood by Tony Paul. Made in
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By Hertha Bengtson, Herta Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,415
H 17.52 in Dm 17.52 in
Midcentury Wicker and Wood Tripod Stool by Tony Paul, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful midcentury round tripod stool or side table in wicker and wood by Tony Paul. Made in
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.