$15,124
H 25.6 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Radiofonografo Cubo RR 126 FO by Fratelli Castiglioni for Brionvega
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Prima serie del famoso Cubo di Brionvega RR 126 FO. Prodotto nel 1965 e completamente restaurato
Aluminum, Steel
$15,729
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Radiofonografo Cubo Rr 126 Fo by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Terza serie del famoso Cubo di Brionvega RR 126 FO. Prodotto nel 1971 e completamente restaurato
Aluminum, Steel
$15,729
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Radiofonografo Cubo RR 126 Fo by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Prima serie del famoso Cubo di Brionvega RR 126 FO. Prodotto nel 1965 e completamente restaurato
Aluminum, Steel
$11,131
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly. There is also a bluethoot to connect the mobile phone. It has been completely overhauled by an engineer. Dim...
Metal
$9,679
H 26.78 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereo RR-126 radio by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brionvega wood-colored stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly, it has been completely overhauled. There is a bluethoot connection for GSM. Dimensions in closed posi...
Metal
$16,213
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Orange Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brionvega orange stereo radio. Very unusual in this color. The radio and record player work perfectly. There's also a bluethoot socket for connecting the cell phone. It has been com...
Metal
$10,138
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 15.75 in
20thC Brionvega Rr126 Stereophonic Radio, By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Brionvega RR-126 is an icon of Pop design. It was conceived as an anthropomorphic ‘musical pet
Metal
$1,209 / item
H 12.21 in Dm 16.54 in
Castiglioni Midcentury Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for
Metal
$1,391 / item
H 12.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Large White Light Ball Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for
Metal
$3,629 / set
H 12.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Set of 3 Large White Light Balls, Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Flos, Italy 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128
Metal
$1,875
H 12.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Castiglioni Large Chrome "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flos, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Arteluce, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for
Metal, Chrome
$1,270
H 12.21 in Dm 16.54 in
White "Light Ball" by Flos, Italian Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Castiglioni 1960s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128
Metal
$1,572
H 12.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Castiglioni Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Arteluce and Flos, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Arteluce
Located in Roma, IT
Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 14.57 in
Vintage Brown Brionvega RR 126 Record Player Sideboard Radio, 1965 David Bowie
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Auerbach, Saxony
a collectible like David bowie did. Fully serviced extremely stylish and fabulous brown Brionvega RR
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 14.37 in
Vintage White Brionvega RR 126 Record Player Sideboard Radio, 1965 David Bowie
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Auerbach, Saxony
a collectible like David bowie did. Fully serviced extremely stylish and fabulous brown Brionvega RR
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Radiofonografo 'RR 126' Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni per Brionvega 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico radiofonografo modello 'RR 126' disegnato dai fratelli Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni e
Aluminum
Sold
H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 14.57 in
Radiofonografo 'RR 126' di Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni per Brionvega
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico radiofonografo modello 'RR 126' disegnato dai fratelli Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni e
Aluminum
Stereo RR 126 by Achille & Piergacomo Castiglioni for Brionvega
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This Classic piece of Italian Design by Achille and Piergacomo Castiglioni for Brionvega. An amazing item, stereo radio, and record player, with original Dual turntable, and having ...
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 14.97 in
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Radio Brionvega. The radio and the record player works. Wear due to time and age of the radio.
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wood color Brionvega stereophonic. Radio and record player are working. Wear due to time and age of radio.
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly. There is also a bluethoot to connect the mobile phone. It has been completely overhauled by an engineer. Dim...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.Lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega Stereo Radio. The radio and the record player are working. There is also the bluethoot to connect the GSM. Dimensions when closed: height 91 cm, width 62 cm, depth 37...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 47.64 in D 14.97 in
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Radio disc player composed of two baffles that can be positioned in two ways (see photo) the radio works. Wear due to time and age of the radio. Stamped Brionvega.
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 14.97 in
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in bruxelles, BE
Radio disc player composed of two baffles that can be positioned in two ways (see photo) the radio works. Wear due to time and age of the radio (see photo) Stamped Brionvega.
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereo RR-126 radio by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brionvega wood-colored stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly, it has been completely overhauled. There is a bluethoot connection for GSM. Dimensions in closed posi...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Stereophonic Radio, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Brionvega RR-126 is an icon of Pop design. It was conceived as an anthropomorphic ‘musical pet
Plywood
Sold
H 35.83 in W 24.41 in D 14.38 in
Rr126 Stereo System by Achille and Pier Castiglioni, Manufactured by Brionvega
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in Madrid, ES
success. This stereo system has been restored and it's in working condition. Stamped: Brionvega rr-126
Aluminum
Large mid century cocoon pendant lamp, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in ECHT, NL
base. These projects were followed in 1964 by the "Splüghen Braü" pendant light, and the "RR 126
Resin, Rubber
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 12.8 in
Castiglioni Mid-Century White Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1965
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128
Metal
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 16.54 in
Pair of Castiglioni Midcentury Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the
Metal
Sold
H 7.09 in Dm 9.65 in L 7.09 in
Castiglioni Midcentury Chromed Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the
Metal
Castiglioni Midcentury White "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the
Metal
Pair of Castiglioni Gold Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 48.04 in D 14.18 in
Rr-126 Radio by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for Brionvega, Italy 60s
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Landgraaf, NL
RR-126 radio / record player by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for Brionvega, Italy 60s. Rare
Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.Lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega Stereo Radio. The radio and the record player are working. There is also the bluethoot to connect the GSM. Dimensions when closed: height 92 cm, width 62 cm, depth 37...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 15.75 in
Radiophonograph Brionvega RR 126 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Radiofonografo R126 in Noce Canaletto, di Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega, Italia, 1965 It is one of the most iconic and refined works of the famous pair of Italian ar...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.Lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega Stereo Radio. The radio and the record player are working. There is also the bluethoot to connect the GSM. Dimensions when closed: height 91 cm, width 62 cm, depth 37...
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly. There is also a bluethoot to connect the mobile phone. It has been completely overhauled by an engineer. Dim...
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereo RR-126 radio by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brionvega wood-colored stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly, it has been completely overhauled. There is a bluethoot connection for GSM. Dimensions in closed posi...
Metal
Sold
H 35.83 in W 24.41 in D 14.38 in
Rr126 Stereo System Designed by Achille Castiglioni, Made by Brionvega, 1965
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in Madrid, ES
success. Stamped: Brionvega rr-126-fo-st MODELLO DEPOSITATO MADE IN ITALY.
Aluminum
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 16.54 in
Pair of Castiglioni Midcentury Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the
Metal
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 16.54 in
Castiglioni Midcentury White Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the
Metal
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 12.8 in
Pair of Castiglioni Midcentury "Light Ball" Italian White Sconces for Flos 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the
Metal
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 12.8 in
Castiglioni Midcentury Chromed Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 7.09 in Dm 9.65 in
Castiglioni Midcentury White Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio-phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the
Metal
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 12.8 in
Castiglioni Midcentury Chromed Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Large Ivory Light Ball Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for
Metal
Lighting Castiglioni Gold Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128
Metal
Lighting Castiglioni Gold Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128
Metal
Sold
H 29 in W 48 in D 17 in
Gws244 Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Brionvega Rr-126 Record Player Refurbed
By Brionvega
Located in Madison, WI
1965 by international legends Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the rr-126 is an iconic work of
Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 14.38 in
Vintage Brionvega RR 126 FO ST Record Player Turntable Radio 1965 David Bowie
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Auerbach, Saxony
Brionvega RR 126 FO ST 2 Design turntable with radio tuner on black wheel base and two side speakers
Metal
Brionvega RR 126 by Achille e Piergiacomo Castiglioni 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in Lucca, IT
Radio fotografo RR126:con giradischi di Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni per Brionvega Italia 1960s. Perfetto e autentico in ogni sua parte .Tutto originale e funzionante .Ho anco...
Metal
$200Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 4 in D 7.5 in
Large Kodak No. 2C Folding Pocket Camera/Leather Case c.1914
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original large Eastman Kodak No. 2C folding pocket camera with red bellows. The body is wrapped in leather with chrome and brass accents. The camera folds to 2.25 inches. O...
Brass, Chrome
Grundig Type HIFI Studio 400
By Grundig
Located in Catania, IT
For model Hi-Fi-Studio 400 PW= 1212, Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb, RVF, Radiowerke) Paese: Germania Produttore / Marca: Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb, RVF, Radiowerke) alternative name ...
Composition, Steel
$3,145
H 35.83 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
50s Art Deco Italian Radio Vynil Disc Walnut Burl Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood. On the top part we find the radio and the vynil record player while on t...
Brass
Sold|$24,182
H 77.96 in W 63 in D 68.51 in
1970s Italian Chrome and Suede Bar in the Style of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning 1970s Italian cognac suede and chrome bar set, attributed to Willy Rizzo. Retaining its original mirror counter and shelf lighting. The refrigerator and the carpet have be...
Chrome
$2,900
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Black Leather, Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair, designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden. Frame of solid rosewood with beautifully aged black patinated leather upholstery. All ...
Leather, Rope, Wood
Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
By Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
The wall-mounted system is one of the most sought-after hi-fi systems from the 1960s. The combination of the amplifier with radio, reel-to-reel machine, matching speakers, and the re...
Metal, Aluminum
Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with shell. This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use....
Brass
Pair of Brutalist Candle Holders in Patinated Bronze 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Pair of Brutalist Candle Holders in Patinated Bronze 1960s. Beautiful pair of brutalist style candle holders in patinated bronze. Heavy quality and execution, very nice brutalist de...
Bronze
Antique 19th century pewter hourglass
Located in Bilzen, BE
A 19th century 4-column hourglass made entirely of pewter. Height 17.5 cm, base 10 x 10 cm.
Pewter
ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Zeiss Ikon Contina Camera with Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Prontor SVS. Zeiss Ikon Contina 35mm RF style camera with a 45mm f/3.5 Novar-Anastigmat prime lens. Cosmetically in great co...
Metal
$27,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 75 in D 36 in
'Mole' Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s, Signed
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare signed example of the 'Mole' sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, produced by OCA Brazil in the 1960s (see image gallery for a photo of the OCA stamp). This Mole sofa has an expansive am...
Rosewood, Leather
$9,900Sale Price|22% Off
H 26.5 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...
Steel
$30,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 85.04 in D 57.88 in
Guillerme & Chambron Dining Set with Round Table and 'Bridge Denis' Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lovely dining set designed by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, extendable round dining table, stained oak, France, 1960s This dining ta...
Fabric, Oak
$2,419
H 27.56 in W 58.27 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Sidboard Record Player By Phililps, Radio by Rosit
By Rosita
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern scandinavian teak sidboard record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl The radio is in fully functional. as well the vinyl record with space of storage Dime...
Teak
Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century West Indies British colonial settee handcrafted with mahogany in classic elegant form with carved ocean inspired motifs, rolled arms and carved and turned legs.
Mahogany
$4,355
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian teak Sidboard Record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern scandinavian teak sidboard record player Dual 1210 , radio by Senderwahl The radio is in fully functional. as well the vinyl record with big space of storage ...
Teak
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.
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.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
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.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.