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Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Rosewood High Cabinet
Located in Porto, PT
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Italian rosewood high cabinet.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Rosewood High Cabinet
Located in Porto, PT
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Italian rosewood high cabinet.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Dassi Long Sideboard
By Dassi
Located in Porto, PT
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Dassi long sideboard, aluminium hardware.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
Dassi Desk Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Dassi small desk rosewood Mid-Century Modern brass minimal scultural 1950s Italian.
Colored glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Jens Risom Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Blue Fabric Lounge Chairs Armchairs, Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Jens Risom Rosewood Mid-Century Modern blue fabric armchairs. Item features solid rosewood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
H 31 in W 23 in D 25 in
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Beautifully crafted from solid Brazilian Rosewood, this Mid-Century Modern lounge chair is clearly
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Solid Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Bowl
By Jean Gillon
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid rosewood bowl hand carved elegant with a felt bottom.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Danish Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Double Leaf Coffee Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modern coffee table features woven rattan lower shelf and 8" drop leaves on each end
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
exquisite testament to mid-20th-century design. Comprising a hardwood framework elegantly juxtaposed with a
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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 37.8 in
ROSEWOOD Mid Century Modern CORNER Bookcase / China or Liquor Cabinet, c. 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Rosewood corner bookcase / china or liquor cabinet, Made in Denmark, c. 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Rosewood
H 57 in W 35 in D 22 in
Set of Three Italian Rosewood Mid Century Modern Dowel Leg Nesting Tables
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three rosewood mid century Italian modern nesting occasional side end tables on tapered
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Franco Albini Rosewood Mid-Century Modern “LB7” Modular Bookcase for Poggi, 1957
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Vicenza, IT
composed of 3 modules, ten shelves, and three containers.
It is made of Rosewood, iron, and brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 109.45 in W 104.34 in D 13.78 in
Lia Armchair Design by Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern, Oca 1960s
By Oca, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Glass, Wood, Imbuia
H 28.51 in W 25.4 in D 26.38 in
Large Rosewood Dining Table with Three Extensions Leaves
Located in Porto, PT
Large Rosewood mid-century modern dining table with tree extensions leaves.
Measures: Closed (round
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern dresser features a radiant rosewood woodgrain, a minimal and sturdy design
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
storage solution for your collection of books, magazines, and beyond. Featuring a classic mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Credenza
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Ava, MO
scenarios.
A beautiful one of a kind rosewood credenza to give your space that Mid-Century wow factor
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
A well made dresser from the midcentury. Front has three drawers with sculptured handles and a door. Behind door is two shelves.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Credenza
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Rosewood Credenza with removable hutch. Partly solid and veneered. Hutch is removable and
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Danish rosewood credenza. A unique dresser with sliding doors and 3
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Italian Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Italian Modern Rosewood Cabinet. Average vintage condition and structurally sound. Very
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk, circa 1960s. Newly refinished rosewood top with black ebonized
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Italian Modern Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Italian Modern Rosewood Sideboard
Above average vintage condition and structurally
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Console
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern console table boasts a marble insert top and a rosewood frame. Looks
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern small Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Petite sideboard in Rosewood by anonymous designer made in Sweden in the 1960s.
It features two
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sturdy vintage coffee table features a thick rosewood top with brushed steel legs. Modern
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Danish modern rosewood coffee table with beautiful woodgrain throughout. This vintage
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Credenza Danish
By Dyrlund
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Rosewood vintage mcm credenza
Gorgeous waterfall round edges , this piece is in excellent
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Rosewood
Mid-Century modern Rosewood and Bakelite Salad Servers
Located in Charleston, SC
This stunning vintage Danish modern style serving set has gorgeous rosewood handles and equally as
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bakelite, Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
Beautiful, well constructed rosewood cabinet. Brass hinges and great flaming rosewood grain make
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Cabinets
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Rosewood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table. Slightly bowed shape.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Deco Modern Formica Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive, very good quality mid-century cabinet, Art Deco Moderne taste, finished in stunning
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Formica, Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Extendable Rosewood Dining Table
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A beautiful mid century extension dining table in rosewood made by a Danish cabinet maker in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Extendable Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Table
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A beautiful mid century extension dining table in rosewood made by a Danish cabinet maker in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern gentleman's wardrobe chest by Westnofa. This dresser features a tall
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Double Sized Headboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern rosewood headboard features rich wood grain on the front with
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Vintage rosewood and glass
By Komfort
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Danish rosewood and glass coffee table by Komfort, likely 1970s. Two pieces of glass cover a wood
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Elongated Rosewood Tray
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek modernist rectangular tray in Brazilian rosewood, deeply sculpted to create an oblong space
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
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Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcases
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcases. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Bookcases
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Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s
Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Cocktail Table
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Book matched rosewood cocktail table with cerused oak base. Tapered legs. Floating edge top subtle
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Serving Tray
By BVK - Denmark
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Rosewood serving tray, designed and made in Denmark by BVK (labeled)
Condition: Overall very
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
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 Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Rosewood Highboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage highboy dresser offers plenty of storage in a minimal Mid-Century Modern design
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Mid-Century Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish Coffee table made of fine rosewood by Danish furniture manufacturer. Excellent
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Trolley
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian rosewood trolley by Poul Hundevad. 2 loose tray. Slidding top tray.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Serving Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Revolving Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Danish dining table made of beautiful rosewood. This table has a unique rotating tabletop
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Magazine Holder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Danish Mid-Century Modern magazine holder in Rio rosewood and dark brown leather.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak coffee table.
This piece is in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish sideboard circa 1960's. Great proportions! Clean, simple lined design with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Wide Dresser with Rosewood Laminate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers. Rosewood grain laminate surface provides durability
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Laminate
Mid-Century Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely stunning mid-century rosewood coffee table. A large tabletop, bold lines, and tapered
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Basket, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Basket, 1960s.
Vintage Danish foldable fruit basket in solid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
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Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Gentleman's Cabinet/Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Gentleman's Cabinet/Armoire
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bedside Pair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century bedside pair, circa 1960's. Veneered case on slender legs, sleek drawer and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Skovby Rosewood Oval Dining Table
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Skovby Rosewood Oval Dining Table
This is a beautiful vintage mid century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Rosewood Cabinet
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Rosewood Cabinet. Above average vintage condition and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Rosewood Cabinet
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Rosewood Cabinet. Above average vintage condition and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Rosewood
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Rosewood Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rosewood mid century modern you’re looking for. A rosewood mid century modern — often made from wood, rosewood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 15606 variations of the antique or vintage rosewood mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the rosewood mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each rosewood mid century modern bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made rosewood mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Milo Baughman and Kai Kristiansen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Rosewood Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a rosewood mid century modern start at $6 and top out at $126,763 with the average selling for $3,499.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Rosewood Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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