Piano Bench for the Baldwin Acrosonic Spinet Piano, Manual Arts, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
The perfect blend of minimal and functional this splendid Mid-Century Modern piano bench, hand-made by the Manual Arts Furniture Co. , is the perfect pairing to a Baldwin Acrosonic P...
Walnut
Mid-Century Piano Bench for Baldwin Acrosonic Spinet Piano
Located in Trenton, NJ
This mid-century piano bench from Manual Arts, USA was iconically paired with the Baldwin Acrosonic Spinet Piano and features sculptural wooden frame.
Upholstery, Wood
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H 20.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
Custom Single Seat Piano Bench Paired Well with the Baldwin Acrosonic Piano, USA
Located in Deland, FL
"Period inspired made to order single mid-century piano bench. Typically 4-6 week lead time for construction.
Cherry
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H 19.5 in W 29.5 in D 14 in
Piano Bench, Manual Arts Paired Well w/ Baldwin Acrosonic Piano, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
The perfect blend of minimal and functional this splendid Mid-Century Modern piano bench, hand-made by the Manual Arts Furniture Co. , is the perfect pairing to a Baldwin Acrosonic P...
Walnut
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H 30 in W 60 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Baldwin Acrosonic Piano with Bench in Walnut + Caning, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Baldwin Acrosonic Piano with bench in Walnut + Caning, 1960s This Mid-Century Modern Acrosonic spinet piano made by Baldwin is very sought after and is an amazi...
Brass
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H 18 in W 30 in D 14 in
Piano Bench in Walnut by Manual Arts Paired Well w/ Baldwin Acrosonic, 1960s
By Baldwin Piano Company
Located in Deland, FL
The perfect blend of minimal and functional this splendid piano bench, hand-made by the Manual Arts Furniture Co. , is the perfect pairing to a Baldwin Acrosonic Piano.
Brass
Teak Mid Century Danish Modern Baldwin Acrosonic Piano w/ Matching Bench
By Baldwin Piano Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Covered front and back with beautiful original woven cane this piano could work as a perfect room divider. Please note that the bench is original to this particular piano Baldwin ...
Teak
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H 30 in W 60 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Baldwin Acrosonic Piano in Walnut + Caning with Bench, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Baldwin Acrosonic Piano in Walnut + Caning with Bench, 1960s This Mid-Century Modern Acrosonic spinet piano made by Baldwin is very sought after and is an amazing...
Brass
Stunning Midcentury Baldwin Acrosonic Spinet Piano with Matching Bench
By Baldwin Piano Company
Located in santa monica, CA
Beautiful grain. Walnut with brass tipped angled legs. Cane on the front and the back. Includes original care instructions and 10 year warranty pamphlet, which has since expired. Sou...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Baldwin Acrosonic Piano and Matching Bench
By Baldwin Piano Company
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This piano wasn’t made for that long which makes it hard to find - it’s in overall great vintage condition Very minor wear consistent with age and use.
Teak
$2,914
H 16.93 in W 45.67 in D 15.36 in
Made-in-Italy wooden bench attributed to Fratelli Reguitti, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Made-in-Italy wooden bench attributed to Fratelli Reguitti, 1960s. The fabric seat is intact and in excellent condition, having been professionally restored. Width: 116 cm Depth: 39 ...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Art Deco Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat, 1940s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Italian Art Deco bench dating from the 1940s. The bench features a wooden structure defined by strong geometric lines and curved ends that rise slightly above the seat. The side sup...
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Upholstered Bench with Storage Compartment
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury bench with upholstered seating and backrests, plus sleek chrome supports and sled legs. The bench's seat lifts up to reveal a storage compartment. A nice mix of st...
Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Bench, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and purple velvet bench or stool designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Al...
Velvet, Walnut
$3,895
H 15.5 in W 60.5 in D 16.5 in
Three Seat Gallery Bench in Oak, Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft, USA, 1960
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, low stance three-seater bench designed by the influential Arthur Umanoff. Produced in limited numbers, this hard-to-find bench is constructed from a mix of solid ...
Leather, Oak
Mid Century Italian Cherry Wood Bench , Ico Parisi Style 1960
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid Century Italian Cherry Wood Bench, reminiscent of the iconic style of Ico Parisi, epitomizes the elegance and sophistication of mid-century design. Crafted during the 1960s,...
Cherry
Argentine Designer, Bench, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige vinyl bench designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0"H x 71.0"W x 16.0"D Seat Height (inc...
Wood
French Art Deco Wooden Bench, 1950s
Located in Waasmunster, BE
French Art Deco Wooden Bench, 1950s
Wood
$2,514
H 16.54 in W 63 in D 20.48 in
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Bench, Wood and Fabric, Italy, New
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Bench, Wood and Fabric, Italy
Fabric, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Bench
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Gladstone, NJ
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Bench
Upholstery, Walnut
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Bench by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Mid-Century Modern two-seat bench. Black painted wood frame with black upholstered seats by John Stuart. We do have a two of these if you need a pair.
Upholstery, Wood
$1,800
H 20 in W 23 in D 16 in
Edward Wormley For Drexel Precedent Bench With Upholstered Seat ca' 1950's
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and timeless Edward Wormley upholstered bench for Drexel Precedent line, model 200-2, ca' 1950's. Newly restored in natural, clear finish showing the wood grain and new uph...
Upholstery, Elm
Italian Designer, Bench, Wood, Vinyl, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small wood and green vinyl bench designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 37.25"W x 19.0"D Seat Height (...
Faux Leather, Wood
$4,800
H 18.5 in W 43.5 in D 17.5 in
Designer Midcentury Brass Bench Upholstered in a Bargello Handmade Cushion
Located in Kensington, MD
Designer midcentury Brass Bench Upholstered in a Bargello Handmade Cushion Additional information: Material: Brass, Upholstery The brass frame accents the custom handmade white-...
Brass
$1,198Sale Price|58% Off
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 15.16 in
1950s Italian Bench in Maple and Minimalist Faux Leather Dassi Milano
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1950s Italian bench in maple and minimalist faux leather, to notice the section of the forms and the design really very interesting, very reminiscent of the style of Gio Ponti, Dassi...
Faux Leather, Maple
Italian MCM Art Deco Design Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
The Italian MCM Art Deco Design Bench is a stylish and unique piece of furniture that combines elegance with retro charm. This piece features an Art Deco design that exudes sophistic...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,890 / item
H 16 in W 70 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Inspired Low-Profile Teak Wood Credenza by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
A seamless blend of modern minimalism and functional elegance, this low-profile credenza is a refined storage solution designed for contemporary interiors. Its streamlined silhouette...
Wood, Teak
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
LUrman Sconce LALB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconce LALB is an adjustable reading sconce in a lightly aged lacquered brass finish. Single E12 based socket. Max...
Brass
$15,595
H 36 in W 60 in D 26.5 in L 36 in
Rare Baldwin Acrosonic Piano in Walnut, Brass & Caning #759945, USA, c. 1960s
By Baldwin Piano Company
Located in Deland, FL
This iconic Mid-Century Modern Baldwin Acrosonic spinet piano is the highly sought-after “Danish” model, celebrated for its sculptural walnut cabinet and elegant tapered spinet legs ...
Walnut
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$3,371 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Danish set of four dining room chairs with original velvet upholstery and wood structure. The structure of the chairs is in really good vintage conditions. The sea...
Velvet, Wood
Large John Van Koert coffee Table
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Charleston, WV
38" wide x 16" tall, large walnut coffee table. John Van Korea for Drexel. This table has been refinished but maintains two flaws (photographed and shown in video), otherwise excelle...
Walnut
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 77 dining chairs, 1959 A set of 8x solid rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Produced c1960s. The s...
Papercord, Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Style Console or Side Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Mid-Century Danish style finely carved walnut console or side table of exceptional quality with fabulously rich patination and grain. The moulded, well figured, curviline...
Walnut
$18,285
H 40.56 in W 87.01 in D 19.69 in
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa for Eugenio Quarti
By Paolo Buffa, Mario Quarti
Located in Roma, RM
An elegant and architecturally composed Italian mid-century sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa and produced in Milan by the distinguished workshop of Eugenio Quarti, circa 1950s. The ...
Wood
1960s Side Table in Oak Finish , Czechoslovakia
By Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - sturdy and stable - Solid beech legs
Oak
Scandinavian Mid Century Table Lamps by ASEA
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of Table Lamps by ASEA, Sweden, circa 1950 This pair of Swedish table lamps was manufactured by ASEA around 1950 and reflects the refined simplicity of Scandinavian mid-century ...
Brass
Bill Willis, Pair of Iroko Lamps, Morocco, Late 20th Century
By Bill Willis
Located in New York, NY
A re-edition of an original design by Bill Willis, the larger than life designer who's often credited for reintroducing the use of Moroccan motifs in contemporary interiors. Shad...
Wood
Danish Design Teak Chest with original glass doors , 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design: Bookcase Danish low bookcase in beautiful teak veneer. The vintage chest still has it's original sliding doors. This chest is in very good vintage condition only a sm...
Teak
$25,000 / item
H 39 in W 118 in D 22 in
Brazilian Modern Caviuna Wood Credenza by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional credenza was designed in the 1950s by Giuseppe Scapinelli for a private residence in São Paulo and produced by the esteemed workshop Fábrica de Móveis Finos Zullo So...
Other, Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 15” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 3.125” H x 4.5...
Brass
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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