$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
$17,500
H 30 in W 54 in D 18 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Colosseum Walnut Console Table Model #3360 for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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
$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 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Colosseum Dining Table, 1956 United Kingdom / USA Elegant
Walnut
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 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut "Colosseum" console, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand
Walnut
Sold
H 31.25 in W 76 in D 19.5 in
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Burled Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
By Thomasville, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
. Robsjohn-Gibbings "Colosseum Collection" By Thomasville USA, Circa 1950s Walnut case, with
Walnut, Burl
Sold
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
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
/ American designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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
/ American designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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
/ American designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Walnut
Sold
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
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Labeled In
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 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A monumental wall mirror designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Features four arched
Glass, Walnut
Sold
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
Furniture Company and designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. The stylized front mixes arches resembling
Walnut
Robsjohn Gibbings Colosseum, Coffee, Cocktail Table and Side Rectangular
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great and traditional matching colosseum line, coffee or cocktail and rectangular Robsjohn Gibbings
Sold
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
Sold
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
-Gibbings "Colosseum Collection" By Thomasville USA, Circa 1950s Walnut case, with sculpted burled
Walnut, Burl
Rare Pair of Colosseum Cabinets by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Use them separately as nightstands or drawered chests, or put them
Wood
$16,820 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$6,994 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$5,040 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
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
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$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
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$3,595 / set
H 25 in W 25 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry and Burl Wood Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Empire style nightstands or end tables By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Cherry wood, with burl wood columns and original brass hardware. Meas...
Brass
$1,737 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$13,622 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$695 / item
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
Glass, Rattan
Pierre Chapo Custom Made 'Chlacc' Highboard in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, wardrobe from the series 'Chacc', elm, brass, France, 1979-1989 Special highboard designed by Pierre Chapo for a private client. This piece easily catches the eye of t...
Brass
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s. Provenance: Sofa custom ordered the apartment of Susan Schl...
Fabric, Walnut
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.