$29,900
H 34.5 in W 70.5 in D 17.75 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, "Colosseum" Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut "Colosseum" cabinet designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture
Walnut
$18,000
H 30.25 in W 60.5 in D 60.5 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Colosseum Dining Table 1956
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Colosseum Dining Table, 1956 United Kingdom / USA Elegant
Walnut
$17,500
H 30 in W 54 in D 18 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Colosseum Walnut Console Table Model #3360 for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare Colosseum Console table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Cataloged as Model
Walnut
Thomasville Cherry and Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, 1960s
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
. Robsjohn-Gibbings "Colosseum Collection" By Thomasville USA, 1960s Measures: 42"W x 19.5"D x 52.25"H
Cherry, Burl
$3,800 / set
H 24 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands. In the manner of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Walnut, Burl
Robsjohn-Gibbings Colosseum Cocktail Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare walnut colosseum cocktail table accented with ivory lacquer. Recently refinished and repainted.
Walnut, Lacquer
Robsjohn Gibbings Colosseum Cocktail Coffee Table, Large-Size Version
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Robsjohn Gibbings design for Widdicomb large round coffee table from the classic "Colosseum" line
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Colosseum Console Table, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut "Colosseum" console, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand
Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 72 in D 19 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Rare "Colosseum" Cabinet, Walnut, Widdicomb, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A rare "Colosseum" cabinet / sideboard / buffet / cupboard or credenza. Designed by British
Walnut
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H 34.75 in W 71 in L 34.75 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Rare "Colosseum" Cabinet, Walnut, Widdicomb, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A rare "Colosseum" cabinet / sideboard / buffet / cupboard or credenza. Designed by British
Walnut
Sold
H 34.75 in W 71 in L 34.75 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Rare "Colosseum" Cabinet, Walnut, Widdicomb, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A rare "Colosseum" cabinet / sideboard / buffet / cupboard or credenza. Designed by British
Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 31 in L 28.5 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Rare "Colosseum" Chests, Walnut, Widdicomb, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A rare pair of "Colosseum" chests of drawers / dressers. Designed by British / American designer
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Console Table "Arch Colosseum" for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning and rare console table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1956
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Rare Arch Colosseum Wall Mirror for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A monumental wall mirror designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Features four arched
Glass, Walnut
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H 25 in W 24 in D 24 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Arch Colosseum Side Tables / Nightstands for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare pair of oversized end tables or nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb “Coliseum
Walnut
Sold
H 28.5 in W 31 in D 24 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Colosseum Dresser or Cabinet for Widdicomb, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
American design Colosseum walnut dresser, cabinet or chest of drawers. Produced by Widdicomb
Walnut
Sold
H 31.25 in W 76 in D 19.5 in
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Burled Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
. Robsjohn-Gibbings "Colosseum Collection" By Thomasville USA, Circa 1950s Walnut case, with
Walnut, Burl
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H 24 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Burled Walnut Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands In the manner of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Walnut, Burl
Robsjohn Gibbings Colosseum, Coffee, Cocktail Table and Side Rectangular
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great and traditional matching colosseum line, coffee or cocktail and rectangular Robsjohn Gibbings
Rare Pair of Colosseum Cabinets by Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Super rare and super coveted pair of all original, midcentury colosseum cabinets designed by TH
Wood
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H 31.38 in W 76 in D 19.38 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Cherry and Burl Dresser by Thomasville, Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
. Robsjohn-Gibbings "Colosseum Collection" By Thomasville USA, 1962 Cherry wood case, with sculpted
Cherry, Burl
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H 52.5 in W 41.75 in D 19.5 in
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Burled Walnut Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern six-drawer highboy dresser In the manner of T.H. Robsjohn
Walnut, Burl
Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of height fine French Art Deco cherry dining/side chairs.
Cherry
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$1,020 / item
H 19.7 in W 11.8 in D 33.5 in
Small Le Corbusier 'Lampe de Marseille Mini' Wall Lamp for Nemo in White
By Le Corbusier, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Le Corbusier 'Lampe de Marseille Mini' wall lamp for Nemo in white. Designed by Le Corbusier for the Unité d’Habitation of Marseille in 1949/1952, this wall lamp is both archi...
Aluminum, Steel
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$5,500 / set
H 32.09 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Pine & Seagrass Seats, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rustic set of 10 dining chairs in pine and seagrass seats. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. A fine mid century brutalist set that pairs well with many type...
Seagrass, Pine
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in COM
By Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A single modern angular club armchair, upholstered in customer supplied fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats.
Beech, Oak, Fabric
$2,500 / item
H 34 in Dm 21 in
Organic Modern Medium Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE MEDIUM table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its b...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|60% Off
H 60 in Dm 28.75 in
Original Olympia Pendant Light by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte
By Daniela Puppa
Located in Aspen, CO
Original Olympia pendant light created in 1984 by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte. The pendant features a large frosted and clear glass disc on top of a conical milk glass piece that ...
Chrome
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
Rainer Daumiller Extendable Dining Table in Pine
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller, extendable dining table, pine, Denmark, 1970s. Robust dining table in solid pine, designed by Rainer Daumiller. A functional design that features a rounded tableto...
Pine
$1,496
H 25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT! Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Brass & Walnut Gerald Thurston Designer 1954 Here is a marvelous Mid Century Modern Icon! The 1954 Tripod Brass & Walnut Table ...
Metal, Brass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.