$11,500 / set
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchair by Móveis Cantu, 1960s
By Cantu, Jorge Jabour
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Pair of armchairs by Móveis Cantu, 1960s. Manufactured by Móveis Cantu and designed by Jorge Jabour
Straw, Cane, Wood
Pair of Armchairs manufactured by Móveis Cantu
By Jorge Jabour
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Armchairs Manufactured by Móveis Cantu Brazil, 1960s Structures executed in solid
Fabric, Jacaranda
$12,106
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Moveis Cantu. Dining table. 1968. Solid wood and granite. 200 x 100 x 78cm
By Cantu
Located in PARIS, FR
Moveis Cantu Dining table, 1968 Workshop label Solid wood and granite top Dimensions: L 200
Granite
$7,000
H 13 in W 53 in D 37 in
Coffee Table in Solid Rosewood & Marble by Jorge Jabour for Móveis Cantu, Brazil
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
in the 1960s by Jorge Jabour and produced by Móveis Cantu. The structure is crafted entirely from
Marble
$25,200 / set
H 28.75 in W 23.04 in D 24.41 in
Rosewood Chair with Armrests, by Móveis Cantù, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chairs with armrests made in solid rosewood and fabric was produced by Cantù Móveis e
Fabric, Rosewood
$13,552Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 24.22 in
Rosewood Chairs with Armrests by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Sold by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s, this pair of chairs with armrests presents a very interesting
Leather, Rosewood
$25,200 / set
H 14.18 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Rosewood Chair with Armrests, by Móveis Cantù, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chairs with armrests made in solid rosewood and fabric was produced by Cantù Móveis e
Rosewood, Fabric
$8,680
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 24.22 in
Rosewood Chair with Armrests by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This chair with armrests was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s and presented
Rosewood, Leather
$42,000
H 12.8 in W 118.12 in D 26.58 in
Slatted Bench in Solid Rosewood by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous bench was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores LTDA. in the 1960s. It consists of a
Rosewood
$8,400
H 19.49 in Dm 27.56 in
Rosewood Side Table by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This Side Table was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. The piece is made of
Rosewood
$9,660
H 33.08 in W 23.43 in D 23.43 in
Rosewood Bar Cart by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This Tea Cart made in solid Rosewood was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s
Formica, Rosewood
$55,350 / set
H 36.54 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These Cane Chairs made in solid Rosewood were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the
Rosewood, Cane, Wood
$57,400 / set
H 36.23 in W 18.71 in D 19.3 in
Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These Cane Chairs made in solid Rosewood were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the
Cane, Rosewood
$17,822 / set
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Brazilian Midcentury pair of chairs with Armrests, by Móveis Cantú, 1960s
Located in Whitstable, GB
We have a pair of chairs with armrests made in solid wood by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda, in the
Velvet, Hardwood
$8,900 / item
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Moveis Cantu - Jorge Jabour Mauad - Lounge chair in solid rosewood mid-1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in São Paulo, SP
These armchairs were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s and were part of the
Linen, Rosewood
$3,389
H 33.47 in Dm 23.63 in
Brazilian Desserte with 2 reversible trays in Rosewood, by Jorge Jabour Mauad.
By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, Jorge Jabour
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
beautiful craftsmanship. Designer: Jabour Jabour Mauad and Osires Meale Cunha. Publisher: Móveis Cantù
Formica, Rosewood
$9,000
H 30 in W 50 in D 29 in
Brazilian Modern Rectangular Table in Hardwood & Round Legs, Jorge Jabour, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
This elegant dining or working table, designed in the 1960s by Jorge Jabour for Móveis Cantu, is a
Hardwood
$21,000
H 13.39 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Rosewood Slatted Bench by Cantu Moveis, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
The Slatted Bench was produced by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s. It is made entirely from solid
Rosewood
$20,580 / set
H 14.85 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Vintage Rosewood Stools by Cantù Móveis, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s, these Stools are made of solid Rosewood
Leather, Rosewood
$20,580 / set
H 14.85 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Vintage Rosewood Stools by Cantù Móveis, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s, these Stools are made of solid Rosewood
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern bench, designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Móveis Cantu in
Wood
$8,500 / set
H 42 in W 26 in D 27 in
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Mohair, Jorge Jabour, Brazil 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Mauad and Osires Cunha Meale were responsible for designing for Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. This
Hardwood, Mohair
$6,500 / item
H 30 in W 23 in D 24 in
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Yellow Boucle, Jorge Jabour, Brazil
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Jabour Mauad and Osires Cunha Meale were responsible for designing for Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda
Bouclé, Hardwood
$8,500 / set
H 31 in W 23 in D 24 in
Pair of Brazilian Armchairs in Hardwood & Cream Mohair, Jorge Jabour, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad and produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in Brazil during the
Mohair, Hardwood
Sold
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Stools by Móveis Cantu, Brazil, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern pair of stools by Móveis Cantu, Brazil 1960s Pair of Mid-Century Modern
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Móveis Cantù Designer Jorge Jabour Mauad Pair of Solid Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Located in Curitiba, PR
Pair of solid rosewood lounge chairs by Móveis Cantù, designer Jorge Jabour Mauad, Brazil, 1960
Bouclé, Rosewood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
"Vivi" Lounge Chair in Hardwood, Móveis Cantu, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Sergio Rodrigues was a Brazilian furniture designer known for his innovative use of materials and impeccable craftsmanship. Throughout his career, he perfected the use of jacarandá r...
Rosewood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Rosewood Dining Table by Cantù Móveis, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This Dining Table was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. The eight-seat
Rosewood
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 45.28 in
Rounded Coffee Table in Solid Hardwood and Glass, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This center table from Móveis Cantu, made with wood and glass, is a fine example of Brazilian mid
Glass, Hardwood
Sold
H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in
Brazilian Modern Pair of Side tables in Hardwood & Marble, Jorge Jabour, 1960’s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of side table was made by Jorge Jabour for Moveis Cantu in Brazil in the 1960’s
Marble
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern bench, designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Móveis Cantu in
Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Brazilian Table with 2 Reversible Rosewood and Formica Trays by Cantù Móveis
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
workmanship. Cantù Móveis for Interiores Ltda 1960.
Formica, Rosewood
Sold
H 24 in W 30 in D 21 in
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & Chrome Wheels, Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
architects Jorge Jabour Mauad and Osires Cunha Meale for Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda., this mid-century
Chrome
Pair of Modern Brazilian Rosewood Armchairs by Moveis Cantu
By Bernardo Figueiredo
Located in New York, NY
company Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. Jabour Mauad and Osires Cunha Meale were responsible for
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Rosewood Chair with Armrests, by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chairs with armrests made in solid rosewood and leather was produced by Cantù Móveis e
Rosewood, Leather
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$118,354
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$12,000 / set
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Caviúna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A pair of vintage Brazilian modern design armchairs made for the Nacional Hotel in Brasília in solid caviúna wood.
Wood
$55,696
H 30 in W 25 in D 17 in
Josef Hoffmann. Armchair Designed for the 5th Viennese Secession Exhibition 1899
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) designed for the 5th Viennese Secession exhibition in 1899. An exceptional oak corner armchair. The last image is of an identical armchair designed by Hof...
Oak
Model 795 Bookcase by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
More than just a bookcase but rather a small architectural masterpiece that is the focal point of any space, the Model 795 bookshelf (sometimes called the “Serie 1935” or “Liberia 19...
Metal
$68,000
H 27 in W 34 in D 10 in
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
Pottery
Incredible lantern of iron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Amazing and important lantern
Iron, Bronze
$11,867
H 122.05 in W 110.24 in D 18.12 in
Wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italian craftsmanship, 1950s. This wall-mounted piece of furniture highlights the natural beauty of wood, featuri...
Ash
$19,274Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.81 in W 96.46 in D 26.38 in
Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy - 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered 932 3-seater sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Designed 1964, price on request.
Leather
$2,450
H 29 in W 59.5 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Swedish Cream Loveseat Sofa with Tapered Legs and Curved Arms
By Folke Jansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An inviting example of Mid-Century Swedish design, this cream loveseat sofa offers comfort and elegant proportions. It features gracefully tapered wooden legs, each accented with a d...
Upholstery, Wood
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Dining Chair in Teak
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, dining chair, model 'S83, moulded teak plywood, lacquered wood, aluminum, Italy, design and production 1962 Dining chairs model S83, designed by Eugenio Ge...
Aluminum
$6,000
H 32.3 in W 29.9 in D 26.8 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Armchair in Wood & Linen by Michel Arnoult, c. 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the 1960s, this beautiful armchair features an Imbuia wood frame complemented by newly upholstered beige linen seat and backrest. The seat and backrest provide ample suppo...
Leather, Hardwood
$11,250
H 29.93 in W 87.01 in D 27.17 in
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes e Oficios 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Liceu de Artes e Oficios c.1960s is nothing less than spectac...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,000
H 37.75 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Ladderback Chair in Rosewood and Leather
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s modernist ladder back side chair executed in Brazilian Caviuna rosewood with leather seat, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli. Sensual, minimalist profile enhanced by beautiful wo...
Leather, Rosewood
Handsome Harvey Probber Style Four-Seat Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Harvey Probber style four-seat sofa with black lacquered tapered legs. Original white woven fabric still looks great with only light wear-very comfortable too. Please check ...
Upholstery, 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.
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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.