What is mid century modern furniture?

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.

What defines mid-century modern furniture?

Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?

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.

Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Wabi Dresser

Glider Rocker

Grete Jalk Rosewood Flip Top Trolley

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Foot Stools

H 15.5 in. W 23 in. D 19 in.

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Club Chairs by Erwin-Lambeth

By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs. belived to be by the high end Mid-Century Modern

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Chenille, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Club Chairs by Erwin-Lambeth

H 35 in. W 28 in. D 29 in.

1960 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Safari Canvas Chair by Børge Jensen&Sonner

By Borge Jensen

Located in Rümmingen, BW

Scandinavian mid-century modern furniture is still a beloved style in modern Interiors. The maker

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Bentwood

1960 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Safari Canvas Chair by Børge Jensen&Sonner

H 24.02 in. W 28.75 in. D 26.38 in.

Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Brass Details and Glass Top

Located in Rome, IT

sophistication to any living space. A rare and unique piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture, perfect for

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Brass Details and Glass Top

H 27.17 in. W 72.45 in. D 18.9 in.

Warren Platner Coffee Table Iconic Vintage Mid-Century Modern Round Glass Top

By Warren Platner

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This Warren platner coffee table, a classic piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture, is up for sale

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Glass

Warren Platner Coffee Table Iconic Vintage Mid-Century Modern Round Glass Top

H 15.5 in. Dm 36 in.

Mid-Century Modern Hand Rubbed Walnut Armchair in Brown Mohair by Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

sculptural offering the sinuous curves that collectors of Mid-Century Modern furniture prize. It has been

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Mohair, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Hand Rubbed Walnut Armchair in Brown Mohair by Milo Baughman

H 38 in. W 30 in. D 31 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

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Velvet, Walnut

Knoll Era Sofa in Emerald Green Performance Velvet

H 29 in. W 70.5 in. D 33 in.

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Springer Rocker Patio Lounge Chair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Wilmington, DE

set of chairs, tables, plus more mid-century modern furniture! We have a matching glider, 4 chairs and

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Springer Rocker Patio Lounge Chair

H 38 in. W 25 in. D 27 in.

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

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Walnut

Early Eames Walnut DCW for Herman Miller / Evans 'B'

H 28.75 in. W 19.25 in. D 21.5 in.

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

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome & Glass Cocktail with Spherical Detailing

H 18 in. Dm 40 in.

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

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

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Chrome

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Cabinet And Shelf Units

H 42 in. W 32 in. D 13 in.

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

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Rosewood

Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

H 29 in. W 28 in. D 28 in.

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

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Salterini Springer Rocker Patio Lounge Chair

H 34 in. W 28 in. D 28 in.

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

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Paper

Angelo Testa "Paper Ballet"

H 11.25 in. W 11.5 in. D 0.1 in.

Mid-Century Three Drawer Walnut Dresser

Located in Trenton, NJ

dressing area. Secondhand Stories offers vintage and Mid-Century Modern furniture, decor, and more, be

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Wood, Walnut, Plastic

Mid-Century Three Drawer Walnut Dresser

H 32 in. W 32 in. D 18.5 in.

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

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pair of Beech Stools Roland Rainer c. 1955 Austria

H 18.51 in. W 16.74 in. D 16.54 in.

Vintage Modern Coffee Table after Leon Rosen for Pace Collection

By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen

Located in Trenton, NJ

Mid-Century Modern furniture including more coffee tables available- please reach out with any

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Modern Coffee Table after Leon Rosen for Pace Collection

H 15.5 in. W 35.75 in. D 35.75 in.

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Siesta Swivel Rocker Patio Lounge Chairs

By Homecrest

Located in Wilmington, DE

chairs, tables, plus more mid-century modern furniture! Approximate dimensions: 28" W x 26" D x 42" H

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Siesta Swivel Rocker Patio Lounge Chairs

H 42 in. W 28 in. D 26 in.

Mid-Century Modern Chairmasters Leather Webbed Bar or Counter Stool, Set of 3

Located in Plainview, NY

A high quality Mid-Century Modern set of three high bar or counter stools made and designed by the

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Chairmasters Leather Webbed Bar or Counter Stool, Set of 3

H 40 in. W 16.5 in. D 22.75 in.

Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik Chandelier black and beige, Italy 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik chandelier black and beige in the style of Stilnovo, Italy 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik Chandelier black and beige, Italy 1950s

H 37.8 in. Dm 20.08 in.

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

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Brass

Vintage "Dania" Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville

H 44 in. W 38 in. D 19 in.

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

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Glass

Stunning Vintage Blue Peach Art Glass Bowl Italian Murano

H 1.97 in. Dm 5.52 in.

Vladimir Kagan Dining or Conference Table, Mid-Century Modern, Burl and Lucite

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Stamford, CT

he started designing and producing furniture.His Midcentury modern furniture with "Sinuous wooden

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Lucite, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Dining or Conference Table, Mid-Century Modern, Burl and Lucite

H 30 in. W 75 in. D 44 in.

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

Marguerite Rya Round Wool Rug by Verner Panton 1960s Design

Dm 86.62 in.

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

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb Style Pencil Leg His/Her Lounge Chairs wi

H 37.5 in. W 37 in. D 30 in.

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Propellor Form Walnut Coffee Table with Glass Top, 1960s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Miami, FL

furniture. His Mid Century modern furniture with "Sinuous wooden frame characteristics" has a modern feel.".

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Glass, Walnut

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Propellor Form Walnut Coffee Table with Glass Top, 1960s

H 20.75 in. W 30 in. D 30 in.

Signed "Guldhoj" Teak and Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Berlin, DE

1940s to the 1970s. He is best known for his elegant and functional mid-century modern furniture designs

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Leather, Teak

Signed "Guldhoj" Teak and Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup

H 38 in. W 48 in. D 36 in.

Midcentury John Widdicomb Brutalist Walnut Sideboard Credenza circa 1960s

Located in San Diego, CA

high end, designer mid-century modern furniture.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Walnut

Midcentury John Widdicomb Brutalist Walnut Sideboard Credenza circa 1960s

H 31 in. W 64 in. D 20 in.

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

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Teak

Axel Christensen Odder Vintage Danish Teak Highboard by ACO Mobler Denmark 1960s

H 46.86 in. W 78.75 in. D 18.9 in.

Swedish Midcentury Shaped Low Open Bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish midcentury 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

Swedish Midcentury Shaped Low Open Bookcase

H 33 in. W 59 in. D 11 in.

Danish Midcentury Stouby 3-Seater Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather, Made in 1970s

By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Mogens Hansen, Børge Mogensen

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

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Leather, Beech

Danish Midcentury Stouby 3-Seater Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather, Made in 1970s

H 28.75 in. W 82.68 in. D 31.5 in.

Fredrick Kayser Style Mahogany Loveseat

By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

This is a sleek and comfortable loveseat that stands on its own as a beautiful piece of mid-century

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Mahogany

Fredrick Kayser Style Mahogany Loveseat

H 29 in. W 51 in. D 26 in.

Model 802 Sofa designed by Carlo de Carli, by Cassina, Italy 1954

By Carlo De Carli

Located in New York, NY

The Model 802 Sofa designed by Carlo de Carli is a stunning piece of mid-century modern furniture

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Upholstery, Velvet

Model 802 Sofa designed by Carlo de Carli, by Cassina, Italy 1954

H 32.5 in. W 80 in. D 32 in.

Rare Set of Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Bar Stools

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-century modern icon and master of iron, American designer Arthur Umanoff brings a more sleek and

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Iron

Rare Set of Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Bar Stools

H 30.5 in. W 17 in. D 17 in.

Herman Miller 1940s Compass Chairs by Allan Gould

By Herman Miller, Allan Gould

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

earn its names as an icon of mid-century modern furniture production, you will love these bentwood

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Bentwood

Herman Miller 1940s Compass Chairs by Allan Gould

H 27 in. W 17 in. D 20.25 in.

Cees Braakman “Mobilo PE03” Trolley for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Amsterdam, NL

easy maneuverability. The trolley has a modern and functional design, typical of Dutch mid-century

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1950s Dutch Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Wood

Cees Braakman “Mobilo PE03” Trolley for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950

H 24.81 in. W 26.38 in. D 19.3 in.

Aldo van Eyck Corner Cabinet

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Dronten, NL

with it. Dutch Mid-Century Modern furniture is defined by characteristics of simplicity and

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Oak, Plywood

Aldo van Eyck Corner Cabinet

H 80.71 in. W 23.63 in. D 13.78 in.

DAX Rope Edge Armchair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith

Located in Saint Paul, MN

Charles and Ray Eames, this piece of mid-century modern furniture is sure to bring a touch of classic

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Fiberglass

DAX Rope Edge Armchair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller

H 31 in. W 25 in. D 23 in.

1950s Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wood Italian Bar Cart

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Aci Castello, IT

furniture that reflects the style and sophistication of mid-century modern design. Cesare Lacca was an

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

1950s Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wood Italian Bar Cart

H 28.35 in. W 31.5 in. D 19.69 in.

Pair of Table Lamps, circa 1970, France

Located in Girona, Spain

Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. It is now recognized by scholars and museums worldwide as

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Table Lamps, circa 1970, France

H 44.88 in. Dm 19.69 in.

Console Table, circa 1980, 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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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Marble

Console Table, circa 1980, France

H 33.5 in. W 59.25 in. D 15.35 in.

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair by Interior Crafts

By Interior Crafts, Finn Juhl

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

and a few marks. While it has the unmistakable design and style of mid-century modern furniture, this

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair by Interior Crafts

H 37.5 in. W 31 in. D 29 in.

Pair of sideboards, circa 1960, Italy

Located in Girona, Spain

Greenberg in her 1984 book Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. It is now recognized by scholars and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Pine

Pair of sideboards, circa 1960, Italy

H 34.5 in. W 62 in. D 17.9 in.

Rosewood and Leather Footstool by Madsen & Larson For Pontoppidan

By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

, and it is clear that this Madsen and Larsen Ottoman is an expertly crafted piece of mid-century modern

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood and Leather Footstool by Madsen & Larson For Pontoppidan

H 16 in. W 23 in. D 15.5 in.

Pair of Armchairs, circa 1960, Italy

Located in Girona, Spain

defined as a design movement by Cara Greenberg in her 1984 book Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Ash

Pair of Armchairs, circa 1960, Italy

H 71.5 in. W 17.7 in. D 19.7 in.

Swedish Modern Teak Bar Cart Attributed To Erik Gustafsson

By Erik Gustafssons

Located in Baltimore, MD

wonderful example of Mid-Century Modern furniture this drink trolley will add to your family’s entertainment

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Teak

Swedish Modern Teak Bar Cart Attributed To Erik Gustafsson

H 28.38 in. W 26.63 in. D 18 in.

Pair of Slipper Chairs, circa 1960, France

Located in Girona, Spain

. Very good vintage condition. Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is an American design movement in interior

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Slipper Chairs, circa 1960, France

H 35.5 in. W 31 in. D 35.5 in.

Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

icons of mid-century modern furniture.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956

H 32.68 in. W 40.56 in. D 32.68 in.

Danish Modern Expandable Rosewood Bar Cart Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen

By Grete Jalk

Located in Baltimore, MD

age. A wonderful example of mid century modern furniture, this drink trolley will add to your family’s

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Expandable Rosewood Bar Cart Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen

H 25.5 in. W 35.5 in. D 17.13 in.

Hans Wegner JH-507 Armchair in Teak and Leather

By Johannes Hansen

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

being a collectible item designed by an iconic name in mid-century modern furniture, this Hans Wegner JH

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner JH-507 Armchair in Teak and Leather

H 28 in. W 20 in. D 21 in.

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Milo Baughman created some of the most luxurious and sought-after pieces of Mid-Century Modern

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs

H 31 in. W 27.5 in. D 30.5 in.

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood and Lucite Square Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

Milo Baughman's pioneering midcentury modern furniture designs. Architectural rigor meets highly

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Lucite

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood and Lucite Square Coffee Table

H 13.25 in. W 27.5 in. D 27.5 in.

Stunning Vintage Art Art Glass Vase Italian Multicolour

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

matched with antique or Mid-Century Modern furniture and yet it would fit perfectly into a contemporary

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Stunning Vintage Art Art Glass Vase Italian Multicolour

H 8.47 in. Dm 4.73 in.

Small Mid-Century Modern Cube Like Side End or Occasional Table

Located in Topeka, KS

square side table is but one of the many pieces of Mid-Century Modern furniture we are offering this week

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Mid-Century Modern Cube Like Side End or Occasional Table

H 22 in. W 22 in. D 22 in.

Mid-Century Ebonized Coffee Table, Scandinavia, C. 1960s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

be the perfect addition to any collection of Mid-Century Modern furniture.

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Ebonized Coffee Table, Scandinavia, C. 1960s

H 14.97 in. W 55.12 in. D 33.47 in.

pair of wicker armchairs and black lacquered metal foot Italy circa 1960

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in TARBES, FR

metal .Mid century modern style. Mid-Century Modern furniture is characterized by its clean lines

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

pair of wicker armchairs and black lacquered metal foot Italy circa 1960

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H 30.32 in. W 21.26 in. D 21.66 in.

Lounge Chair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

Located in London, ON

A stunning Mid-Century Modern piece designed by renowned Danish designer Grete Jalk for France

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Lounge Chair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn

H 31 in. W 28 in. D 29 in.

Kipp Steward Rosewood and Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Directional, Kipp Stewart

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

East 57th Street in New York City. A fantastic piece for the enthusiast of mid-century modern furniture

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Kipp Steward Rosewood and Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman

H 38 in. W 28 in. D 34 in.

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal 60s

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in GOOR, NL

Afdal's most important designs and is considered an iconic piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture. The

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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal 60s

H 31.11 in. W 31.11 in. D 26.38 in.

Stunning Vintage Pink Yellow Art Glass Bowl Italian

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

it would look great matched with antique or Mid-Century Modern furniture and yet it would fit

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Stunning Vintage Pink Yellow Art Glass Bowl Italian

H 3.94 in. Dm 6.3 in.

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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

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

What is mid century modern furniture?
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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, 2021
Mid 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.
What defines mid-century modern furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?
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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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