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Mid-Century Modern Foot Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in New Haven, CT
Pioneer of American Mid-Century Modern furniture.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1960's Mid Century Modern Lane Furniture Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Carlos, CA
Cool piece of 1960's American mid century modern furniture. Made By Lane Furniture in Alta Vista
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Unique Wooden Floor Toteme Sculpture in a Wabi Sabi and Brutalist Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
stained foot. In good condition. Goes well with mid century modern furniture and decor.
Dimensions: H
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Driftwood
H 55.12 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Knoll Era Sofa in Emerald Green Performance Velvet
By Florence Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
. With a broad, geometric structure, the sofa is a beautiful representation of Classic Mid-Century Modern
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Early Eames Walnut DCW for Herman Miller / Evans 'B'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
items. This was the chair that made the Mid-Century Modern furniture craze what it is today
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of mid century modern furniture designed by Milo Baughman, made by Thayer Coggin: A cabinet
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1970s American Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome & Glass Cocktail with Spherical Detailing
Located in New York, NY
discerning collectors of first rate Mid-Century Modern furniture adore. Its clean lines and monochromatic
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Lane Mid Century Walnut Cube End Table w Bottom Storage
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
various types of furniture.
This Lane end table is a stylish and functional piece of Mid Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
serious Mid-Century Modern furniture collector.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Springer Rocker Patio Lounge Chair
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
for a matching set of chairs, tables, plus more mid-century modern furniture!
Approximate
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid century Modern «PS 142» Armchairs By Eugenio Gerli For Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Forest, BE
The PS 142 chair, a true masterpiece of mid-century modern furniture. Designed by the famous
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Donghia Set of 4 Orange and Wood Side Chairs Mid Century Modern Contemporary
By Donghia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
upholstery, embodying the characteristic balance of form and function of mid-century modern furniture. With
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Mid-20th Century Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara, mid-century modern coat rack, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
minimalist design and clean lines characteristic of mid-century modern furniture. With a sturdy base and
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenza/Media Console
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Wilmington, DE
for more by mid-century modern mid-century modern furniture!
Dimensions:
60" w x 18.5" d x 25.5" h
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Mid Century Modern Chrome & Smoked Glass Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
use of chrome or polished metal frames is a common feature in mid-century modern furniture, giving it
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid Century Modern Chrome & Smoked Glass Square Coffee Table
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
polished metal frames is a common feature in mid-century modern furniture, giving it a contemporary and
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Angelo Testa "Paper Ballet"
By Angelo Testa
Located in Chicago, IL
were produced for clients including the leading producers of Mid-Century Modern furniture including
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Henredon Scene Two Olivewood Burlwood Side End Table Mid Century Modern
By Henredon
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
-century modern furniture that will add a touch of elegance to any home. Crafted from high-quality
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Mid-20th Century Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Burl
Mid Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno D70 Reclining Sofa 1954s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-century modern furniture.
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1950s Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Occasional Chair Henry Rosengren Hansen model 39
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in New York, NY
condition. Danish oil finish with new seat covering. A great example of Danish Mid Century Modern
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pair of Beech Stools Roland Rainer c. 1955 Austria
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
contemporary interior as well as mid century modern furnitures.
Perfect, wherever you want to enjoy with a
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
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Beech
H 18.51 in W 16.74 in D 16.54 in
Swedish mid century shaped low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century shaped low open bookcase circa 1950.
Elegant piece of Swedish mid century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
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Birch
Mid-Century Modern Teak Angled Side Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
encompass Nautical Artifacts & Instruments, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern Furniture and Lighting, British
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Red Onyx Mirrored Back Console
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
the dramatic grain and is Red Onyx. Gorgeous example of mid century modern furniture.
Other notable
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
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Onyx
Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
—organic forms, wide proportions, and a sculptural silhouette. Pearsall, a leader in mid-century modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Large Midcentury American of Martinsville Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pasadena, CA
of mid-century modern furniture in the United States.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Teak & Cane "FD" Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embodies all the timeless splendor of genuine mid-century modern furniture. With space-age inspired lines
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 80 in D 30 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
out our other listings for more mid-century modern furniture!
Approximate dimensions:
25" W x 24" D x
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Outdoor/Patio Coffee/Side Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
mid-century modern furniture!
Approx. Dimensions:
23.5" Diameter x 17.5" H
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage "Dania" Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home a tremendous example of authentic Mid-Century Modern furniture with this stunning
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Striped Selig of Monroe Imperial Loveseat, Two-Seat Sofa
By Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
What a find. Mid-Century Modern loveseat made by Selig of Monroe from 1965. This is a two-seat with
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Stunning Vintage Blue Peach Art Glass Bowl Italian Murano
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
-Century Modern furniture and yet it would fit perfectly into a contemporary setting, an interior
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Corner Coat Hanger / Mirror
Located in Milano, IT
like Mid-Century Modern furniture and decoratives, especially Italian, check out our storefront (Spinzi
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Marguerite Rya Round Wool Rug by Verner Panton 1960s Design
By Verner Panton
Located in Milan, IT
Verner Panton (1926-1998) is regarded as of one of Denmark's most influential Mid-Century Modern
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
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Wool
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Style Pencil Leg His/Her Lounge Chairs wi
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Style Pencil Leg His/Her Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Offered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 37.5 in W 37 in D 30 in
Astro Coffee table by Victor Wilkins, G Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Plan creation, offering a nostalgic journey into the golden age of mid-century modern furniture.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of Six, Model 42A, Designed by Helge Sibast, Oak & Teak, Gray Cushion, 1950s
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
cushion provides comfort and style.
Representing the epitome of mid-century modern furniture, these
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 32.49 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome, Iron and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Nantucket, MA
Deco and Mid-Century Modern Furniture and Lighting, British Campaign furniture, and of course the finds
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
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Iron, Chrome, Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Frosted Shade Table Lamps
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nautical Artifacts & Instruments, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern Furniture and Lighting, British Campaign
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish 1960s Teak Bar Cart Denmark
Located in Baltimore, MD
example of mid century modern furniture this drink trolley will add to your family’s entertainment
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Axel Christensen Odder Vintage Danish Teak Highboard by ACO Mobler Denmark 1960s
By Axel Christiansen Odder, Aco Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
classic piece of craftsmanship from the golden era of Danish mid-century modern furniture design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 46.86 in W 78.75 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Midcentury Modern Teak and Leatherette Dining Chairs c.1960's
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
designer Kai Kristainsen designs, known for his iconic midcentury modern furniture designs. The warm tones
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Music Cabinet by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
of other danish and Mid Century Modern furniture makers. The cabinet is in good vintage condition
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
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Wood, Rosewood
Set of four Mid-Century Armchairs, circa 1950, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
a design movement by Cara Greenberg in her 1984 book Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. It
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Umbrella Stand in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
material for Mid-Century Modern designs, and it imparts a sleek and timeless look, the original patina and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 18.51 in Dm 10.63 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Black Chairs, circa 1960, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Cara Greenberg in her 1984 book Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. It is now recognized by
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
1950s Cesare Lacca Mid-century Modern Wood and Glass Italian Console
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Aci Castello, IT
tapered, with subtle curves that echo the organic forms often found in mid-century modern furniture design
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
United Furniture Co Vintage Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser c. 1960s
By Broyhill Brasilia, United Furniture Corporation
Located in Denville, NJ
Discover the distinct charm of United Furniture, a standout in the realm of mid-century modern
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Lounge Chair by Aage Pedersen for Getama, 1960s
By GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
, elegant and very comfortable.
GETAMA is a well known Danish manufacturer of Mid-Century Modern furniture
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Lounge Chair by Aage Pedersen for Getama, 1960s
By GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
, elegant and very comfortable.
GETAMA is a well known Danish manufacturer of Mid-Century Modern furniture
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table Made In Rosewood Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
elegance and sophistication of mid-century modern furniture.
Constructed from rosewood, prized for its
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
listings for more mid-century modern furniture!
Approximate dimensions:
25" W x 25" D x 30" H
seat height
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
Vintage Salterini Style Outdoor Iron Loveseat/Bench
Located in Wilmington, DE
. Check out our other listings for more mid-century modern furniture!
Approximate dimensions:
38" W x 23
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Louis Poulsen Floor Lamp with Acrylic Shade
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Nantucket, MA
encompass Nautical Artifacts & Instruments, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern Furniture and Lighting, British
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Burl Wood and Chrome Side Tables, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nantucket, MA
& Instruments, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern Furniture and Lighting, British Campaign furniture, and of course
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Danish Midcentury Stouby 3-Seater Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather, Made in 1970s
By Mogens Hansen, Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
luxurious look. The feets are made in solid beech. This Stouby sofa is an iconic piece of mid-century modern
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 28.75 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Woodard Outdoor Iron Loveseat/Bench
Located in Wilmington, DE
other listings for more mid-century modern furniture!
Approximate dimensions:
46.5" W x 29" D x 33.5" H
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Giacometti Style Mirrored Top End Table, Side Table
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Table, Pedestal is a wonderful example of Mid-Century Modern Furniture and Decor! This piece is made in
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of 'Caola' Lounge Chairs, by Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The ``Caola´´ armchair by Sergio Rodrigues is a classic piece of Brazilian mid-century modern
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 20.48 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Tommi Parzinger Sideboard Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sophistication while retaining the overall minimalist design characteristic of mid-century modern furniture
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1950s German Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of retro mid century modern furniture on 1stDibs. A piece of retro mid century modern furniture — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of retro mid century modern furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of retro mid century modern furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of retro mid century modern furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Knoll and Paul McCobb produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture?
Prices for a piece of retro mid century modern furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $4,965,372, while the average can fetch as much as $2,179.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
Questions About Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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