Paolo Tilche Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Ratan Armchairs Model “Silvia”
By Paolo Tilche, Arform
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paolo Tilche (1925-2000) Pair of armchairs model “Silvia” Manufactured by Arform, Italy, 1956 Rattan Pair of Italian 20th century ratan armchairs Model “Silvia” Measuremen...
Rattan
Vintage Ratan Peacock Chair
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
An exquisite 1960s Italian rattan peacock chair, featuring a woven fan-shaped back and curved solid arms. This sculptural and iconic silhouette captures the elegance of mid-century d...
Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century Twelve-Drawer Ratan Sideboard with Brass Knob Handles
Located in Washington, DC
An Exceptional mid century twelve-drawer rattan sideboard with brass knob handles. It would be great in a dining room or pantry to store utensils, or as server.
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Ratan Cabinet
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Italian Ratan cabinet from the 70ties with great Patina.
Rattan
Italian Midcentury Modern Design Ratan and Ivory Fabric Lampshade 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Large lamp shade, modern antique vintage, with spherical rattan wicker base and ivory fabric shade, 1950s Italy production. Note that the lamp is original to the period and shows th...
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Bamboo Ratan Dining Table
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lacquered chalk Italian dining table created for the famous Cassetti jewellery store in Florence, Italy. Truly a one-of-a-kind piece. The wonderful deep green lacquered top is supp...
Bamboo, Lacquer
Sold
H 30.71 in Dm 54.73 in
Tropical Green Mid-century modern hollywood regency Bamboo ratan Dining Table
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lacquered chalk Italian dining table created for the famous Cassetti jewellery store in Florence, Italy. Truly a one-of-a-kind piece. The wonderful deep green lacquered top is supp...
Bamboo, Lacquer
Sold
H 41.74 in W 41.74 in D 1.58 in
20th Century Italian Octagonal Brass & Ratan Mirror By Gabriella Crespi c.1970
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Crafted in the mid-20th century, Gabriella Crespi's octagonal mirror showcases a striking geometric design fashioned from reeds and bamboo, elegantly encased in a brass frame. Its ad...
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in W 33.86 in D 40.16 in
Franco Albini Midcentury Italian Ratan Armchair Model "Gala" Vittorio Bonacina
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Vintage Armchair model “Gala” Manufactured by Vittorio Bonacina and Co Italy, 1951 Rattan Measurements 86 cm x 102 cm x 100 H cm. 34 in x 40 in x 39.5 H i...
Rattan
$6,870 / set
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
Fabric, Wood
$895
H 30.5 in W 56 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Dresser with Sculpted Base and Brass-Toned Pulls.
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid century modern dresser featuring a clean, low-profile silhouette with six spacious drawers arranged in a symmetrical layout. The case sits on tapered legs with a subtly sculpted,...
Wood
Italian 1940s Bold Six Drawers Sideboard in Light Wood.
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s Bold Six Drawers Sideboard in Light Wood.
Wood
$1,775 / set
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 24.81 in
Pair of wicker armchairs manufactured by Design Italia in the 1950s–60s, Mid-Century Modern style
Located in Palermo, IT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern wicker armchairs, a classic piece of modern antiques made in Italy. The hemispherical or inverted-cone-shaped shell is crafted from a dense, elegant weav...
Metal
$3,206 / set
H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Design Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs covered in eco-leather and brass feet, 1950s Italian design. The armchairs have original upholstery, as shown in the photos in good condition but with small signs o...
Brass
1970s Vintage Emmanuelle Style Peacock Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional quality Emmanuelle style peacock chair. A large beautiful presence with exceptional craftsmanship. Handmade with beautiful curled details of rattan and wrapped in cane....
Cane, Rattan
A Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs Attributed to Tito Agnoli.
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to iconic Italian designer Tito Agnoli, this sculptural pair of rattan lounge chairs exemplifies mid-century modern elegance with a relaxed, organic touch. Crafted in Ital...
Rattan
Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of th...
Wicker, Rattan
$8,700
H 41.93 in W 63.19 in D 18.51 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in Chestnut and Patinated Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario e Enrico Dassi, sideboard, chestnut, patinated brass, Italy, 1940s At the turn of the century, in the industrious town of Lissone – known for its centuries-old tradition of wo...
Brass
Pair of Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan and cane. Good condition, small signs of usage.
Cane, Rattan
$15,459
H 25.99 in W 31.89 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s, New Upholstery
By Raffaella Crespi
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century armchairs by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s.
Fabric, Wood
$5,496 / set
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
This magnificent pair of 1950s armchairs embodies the elegance of midcentury Italian design, paying homage to the unmistakable and refined style of Paolo Buffa. The solid frame in fi...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Italian Wicker Lounge Chairs, Set of 2, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant midcentury italian wicker side chairs or lounge chairs. Timeless and decorative pieces. Can be used both in-and outside. Wicker bucket seats with slim black metal le...
Wicker
Vintage wicker peacock chair, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant vintage peacock 'emanuelle' style chair. Timeless and decorative pieces in the bohemian style. Can be used both in-and outside. Good condition. 1970s - Asia Height: 150c...
Wicker
Emmanuelle Peacock Bamboo Wicker Fan Chair c. 1960/1970's
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1960/1970's wicker, rattan Emmanuelle, or Peacock chair, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light wear, normal and consistent with age.
Wicker, Rattan
1960s Czechoslovak Maple Sideboard with Drawers and Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
A refined mid-century sideboard produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, featuring a warm maple veneer finish and a clean, architectural silhouette. The piece combines four drawers w...
Beech, Maple, Plywood
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
$1,053Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 13 in D 13 in
Hollywood Regency. Brutalist style flush mount by Gaetano Sciolary, Italy, 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting, BD Lumica, Gaetano Sciolari, Metalarte
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist style flush mount by Gaetano Sciolary, Italy, 1970s. Formed by 5 gold chrome metal prisms joined by a tubular structure of the same material, arranging the lights at differ...
Metal, Chrome
$2,794
H 29.53 in Dm 17.72 in
1930 Alabaster Pendant With Rope Suspension and Alabaster Matching Canopy Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Art Nouveau alabaster bowl pendant lamp, dated 1931. The lamp features a beautifully veined alabaster shade suspended by knotted cords, giving the piece a distinctive and decorative ...
Alabaster
Wall lighting XXL 4 glass murano , Italy 1970
By Poliarte
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Poliarte inspired wall lighting bicolore glass Murano with structure . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design . The sculpt...
Stainless Steel
Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Vanity Mirror, 1930s
By Barovier
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A refined and sculptural Barovier Murano Glass vanity mirror, Italy, circa 1930s, executed in ribbed, hand-formed Murano glass with warm champagne undertones enhanced by the addition...
Brass
Kipp Stewart Aluminum Patio Lounge Chair for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The lounge chair features an aluminum tube frame with applied faux patina and new cotton rope that has been woven ...
Aluminum
$4,924 / set
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Safari Armchairs by Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1970s, set of 2
By Carlo Hauner, Forma
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of cognac leather and wood armchairs by Carlo Hauner. Seat height: 25 cm. Wear due to age and use. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Leather, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in Camel Wool
By Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in camel wool, mahogany, United States, design 1952 The 'Oasis' sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. ...
Wool, Mahogany
$7,443
H 29.14 in W 84.65 in D 31.5 in
1970 Vintage Coronado Brown Leather Large Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia
By C&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970 Vintage Coronado Brown Leather Large Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia Outstanding three seats “Coronado” large sofa, an iconic design by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia ...
Leather
$9,733
H 14.97 in Dm 36.23 in L 14.97 in
Gianfranco Frattini coffee table in bentwood finished in red aniline stain
Located in Milano, IT
COD-S308 Gianfranco Frattini Rare coffee table in bentwood finished in red aniline stain, featuring three turned legs and a bevelled glass top. Manufactured by Cassina, circa 1965....
Glass
$2,416 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 6' by Pani Jurek, 120-80 Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO 6 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 80 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Ochre _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...
Ceramic, Mirror
$5,750
H 86.5 in W 84.25 in D 90.25 in
Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Palm Tree California King Canopy Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transform your bedroom into a luxurious tropical sanctuary with this magnificent vintage Hollywood Regency canopy bed. Masterfully constructed, the bed's grand architectural frame is...
Metal, Silver Leaf
$4,450 / item
H 31 in W 65.7 in D 15.7 in
ALO Burnt Orange Lacquer Makeup Vanity - Dressing Table with Upholstered Stool
Located in St Petersburg, US
ALO Sculptural makeup vanity combines bold color with refined craftsmanship. Finished in a rich burnt orange lacquer, the design features a soft, rounded tabletop supported by a soli...
Wood, Lacquer, Mirror
Tobia Scarpa "Pigreco" Chair for Gavina, Italy 1950's
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Pigreco" chair by designer Tobia Scarpa in walnut with genuine leather seat. This chair was manufactured in the 1950's by the Italian company Gavina. Retain their Stendig paper ...
Leather, Walnut
$5,725 / set
H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Franco Albini “Margherita” Armchairs, Italy 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in Argelato, BO
This elegant pair of Margherita armchairs, designed by Franco Albini for the Bonacina company in the 1950s, represents a true icon of mid-century Italian design. Each seat is masterf...
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,900
H 59.5 in W 38.5 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Boho Chic Handcrafted Beige & Black Wicker, Rattan, Reed Peacock Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Boho Chic handwoven vintage Beige and black peacock chair from the 1970s. Please note the details and different techniques in this chair. Made out of wicker, rattan and ree...
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
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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