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Modern Furniture and Decoration
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Tivoli, NY
An incredible guide to high-end modern and innovative mid-century furniture and decoration and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Paper
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Coffee Table
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture is renowned for its iconic designs, timeless elegance, and exceptional
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jon Jansen Solid Mahogany Tripod Dining Table.
By Jon Jansen
Located in Auckland, AUK
Zealand's top mid century furniture makers.
All made of solid mahogany timber, no veneers.
The Jon Jansen
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1950s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser by Distinctive Furniture by Stanley 1950/1960’s
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century dresser made by the noted American manufacturer Distinctive Furniture by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Metal
H 29 in W 60 in D 18 in
Phillip Lloyd Powell Side Table in Walnut and Marble
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Dallas, TX
Phillip Lloyd Powell was an important mid-century furniture maker and craftsman. He worked
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Diamond Front Night Stands in the Style of Johnson Carper
By Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stands are styled after mid-century furniture maker Johnson Carper. Two dovetailed drawers open to
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Three Drawer Lowboy
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Nightstand
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Floating Rosewood Nightstands
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Three Drawer Vanity Dresser
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak & Oak Nightstands Bedside Tables Pair
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An interesting example of Czechoslovak mid-century furniture design presents this easy chair
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Fabric, Laminate, Wood
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Low Profile Tambour Cabinet
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Sewing Cabinet/Chest
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century 2-Drawer Teak Chest
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Stylish Mid Century Swivel Lounge chairs, Germany 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
design classics are original examples of Mid Century furniture.
Dimensions: 75cm h, 69cm w, 80cm d.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Leather
In the style Arne Vodder Solid walnut Chest or Highboy, Mid Century 1960/50’s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. Professionally restored.
Most Mid Century Furniture that people say is solid wood is not, it's veneer. This
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Walnut
H 43.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Entryway Chest
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Dining Room Chairs Pine Wood Cognac Leather Sweden 1970s Set 4
Located in Almelo, NL
sustainable, and mid-century furniture is often of high quality and built to last. The signs of wear on these
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Pine, Leather
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Lane Pair End Tables Nightstands
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
enduring legacy of American mid-century furniture.
Measurements: 22ʺ wide × 28ʺ deep × 20ʺ tall
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Side Dining Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Modern Mates
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
matching desk, chest, dresser, and bed, plus our entire and extensive collection of Mid century furniture
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 18 in D 20 in
Mid Century Naga Wooden Planter in Teak and Wabi Sabi Style Produced in India
Located in Stockholm, SE
wabi-sabi feeling and goes well with classic mid century furniture like Perriand, Jeanneret etc or a
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1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Teak
H 23.63 in W 13 in D 12.6 in
Mid Century Naga Wooden Planter in Teak and Wabi Sabi Style Produced in India
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Nice wabi-sabi feeling and goes well with classic mid century furniture like Perriand, Jeanneret etc or
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1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Teak
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Naga Wooden Planter in Teak and Wabi Sabi Style Produced in India
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Nice wabi-sabi feeling and goes well with classic mid century furniture like Perriand, Jeanneret etc or
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1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Midcentury Molded Plywood Side Table with Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
is a great example of early Mid-century furniture. It features multitude of manipulated pieces
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Plywood
1950's Mid Century Desk and Chair Conant Ball Modern Mates by Leslie Diamond
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
dressers, bed and side chair, plus our entire extensive collection of Mid Century furniture listed at
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 41 in D 18.5 in
Angelo Mangiarotti "Loico" Bookcase in Green Alpi Verdi Marble for Skipper 1970s
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Almelo, NL
original Skipper label beneath it. Opting for used mid-century furniture is a sustainable choice that can
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Carrara Marble
H 59.06 in W 85.44 in D 11.82 in
Jens Risom Sideboard
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous sideboard designed by one of the pioneers of mid-century furniture design, Jens Risom
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Wood, Teak
Elm and Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set of 4, Italy 1950s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
design is sustainable, and mid-century furniture is often of high quality and built to last. The signs of
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Leather, Elm
1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
century furniture. Rectangular top with rounded corners, fitted with 3 drawers below each fitted with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Birch
Minimal mid century desk / dressing table in Teak by G Plan Danish style
Located in Leicester, GB
clear Danish influence that many British mid-century furniture manufacturers desired. The desk has a
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1960s Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Teak
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
Mid 20th century Swedish elm coffee table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Swedish elm coffee table circa 1960.
Unusual piece of mid century furniture
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Glass, Elm
Illum Wikkelsø IW3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
One of the most iconic rocking chairs produced during the Danish mid century furniture period, the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Beech
Kai Kristiansen 384 Side Table made by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Modern mid century furniture. In very good original condition, some small scuffs to the right side
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Dieter Waeckerlin Clamp Spots
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Dronten, NL
-reductionist mid-century furniture. Although Wäckerlin’s professional career started in 1950 and lasted nearly
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Aluminum, Chrome
Set of Four Barstools in Metal and Teal Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
clean and geometrical features characteristic for modern mid-century furniture. The four metal legs are
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century 1950's Chrome and Sheepskin Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
addition to any mid-century or modern home, but it is also extremely comfortable, making it the perfect
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Chrome
H 31.11 in W 30.71 in D 26.38 in
1950s Danish Modern Model AP18 Sofa by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Danish Modern Model AP18 Sofa by Prolific Mid-Century Furniture Designer Hans Wegner for
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Leather, Oak
Oak Armchair by H. Brockmann-Petersen from 1960s
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in Lejre, DK
quintessential piece of mid-century furniture.
The chair's oak frame exudes durability and timeless charm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Danish Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Hallway Bench With Two Drawers
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
. Revered by mid-century furniture lovers for its straightforward approach to design of its classic mirrors
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 21.07 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Mid-Century Commode/ Chest of Drawers with Powder Blue Fronts, Austria Ca. 1960
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary mid-century commode or chest of drawers with powder blue fronts made by SW Furniture
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Wood
H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 16.93 in
1970s Metropolitan Furniture Corporation Green Velvet Lounge Chairs
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture Corporation (Metro) based in San Francisco. Heumann was an incredible American Mid-Century
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Coffee Table Aldo Tura Red Goatskin, Italy 50's, Brass Mid-Century Signed
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
is an outlier in the world of Mid-Century Furniture.
He is also called the master of parchment and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Solid Wood and Patinated Brass
Located in Tilburg, NL
. A practical item to use every day, but also a very atmospheric piece of mid century furniture.
The
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Caviuna Coffee Table from Hotel Nacional Brasilia circa 1960 Midcentury Brazil
Located in New York, NY
solution largely used in Brazilian mid-century furniture production.
The most charming detail is the
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
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Formica, Hardwood
H 13.98 in W 39.38 in D 29.73 in
Conical Vase in Patinated Copper, 1950
Located in Tilburg, NL
brown to gold and red. Great with natural materials like wood, rattan or mid-century furniture.
In
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Mid Century Teak Sideboard or Credenza by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr, Germany
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in München, Bavaria
mid-century furniture is characterized by a puristic design language, especially visible in his famous
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Teak
H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 22.05 in
Mid Century Rosewood Highboard or Credenza by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr, Germany
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in München, Bavaria
, interior architect and furniture designer from Switzerland. His mid-century furniture is characterized by a
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Rosewood
H 46.86 in W 97.64 in D 16.93 in
Exquisite Mid Century Danish Spade Chair By Finn Juhl For France & Son In Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portlaoise, IE
seek when looking for a classic iconic piece of Mid century furniture such as this. A perfect feature
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Teak
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Set of Six Mid Century Dania Dining Chairs American of Martinsville c 1950/60s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural set of Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Merton Gershun for American
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass and Plastic, Red and Black Coat and Hat Rack
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stylish Mid-Century coat rack.
For the collectors of European Mid-Century Furniture we
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 9.8 in W 29.5 in D 9.8 in
Vintage very big clear Murano glass bell shaped vase with filigree decoration
Located in Milano, IT
glass and other decorative items, as well as a curated catalog of Mid-Century furniture pieces. We are
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Display Showcase Cabinet in Teak by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr, Germany
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in München, Bavaria
from Switzerland. His mid-century furniture is characterized by a puristic design language, especially
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 46.86 in W 33.86 in D 16.93 in
Italian Mid-Century Coffeetable Brass Plated Iron Base and Glass Top, 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
thought out in terms of lines and fine in its craftsmanship.
A beautiful and original mid-century
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Bloch Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1964
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
A particular characteristic in Brazilian mid-century furniture making was the practice of
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
English Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Beige Wool and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
typical mid-century furniture piece. A nice detail is how the back smoothly runs over into the armrests
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
1950s Italian Modern Commode with Brass Details and Glass
Located in Rome, IT
sophistication to any living space. A rare and unique piece of midcentury modern furniture, perfect for
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger.
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Almelo, NL
.
The De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa is a mid-century modern sofa made in Switzerland from high
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Felt
H 29.53 in W 177.17 in D 39.38 in
Set of Two '2' Jens Risom for Knoll Model 666 Side Dining Chairs in Birch, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
creation in a career that led American Mid-Century furniture design and is still produced to this day! This
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
H 31 in W 17.5 in D 20.5 in
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Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of retro midcentury modern furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of retro midcentury modern furniture — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each choice in our collection of retro midcentury modern furniture bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of retro midcentury modern furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.
How Much is a Retro Midcentury Modern Furniture?
Prices for a piece of retro midcentury modern furniture start at $1 and top out at $4,965,372 with the average selling for $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.
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