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Mid-Century Scissor-Leg Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen
Mid-Century Scissor-Leg Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen

Mid-Century Scissor-Leg Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen

By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-catching "floating" appearance with uniquely carved solid oak scissor-legs. The woolen fabric upholstery is

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair With Scissor Leg Base
Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair With Scissor Leg Base

Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair With Scissor Leg Base

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Wool Measurements: 27″ wide x 29″ deep x 36.25″ tall

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Sculptural Scissor Leg X-Base Table Renzo Rutili Johnson Furniture (Attrd.)
Sculptural Scissor Leg X-Base Table Renzo Rutili Johnson Furniture (Attrd.)

Sculptural Scissor Leg X-Base Table Renzo Rutili Johnson Furniture (Attrd.)

By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Petite table. W 30 x D 20 x H 24.25 in.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Solid Walnut Angular Scissor Leg Armchairs, France 1960's
Pair of Solid Walnut Angular Scissor Leg Armchairs, France 1960's

Pair of Solid Walnut Angular Scissor Leg Armchairs, France 1960's

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of solid walnut chairs in the manner of Zaninne Caldas with an interesting frame-locking mechanism and construction. Cushions can be made in COM at additional cost.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Reconstruction Small Solid Wood Scissor Leg Chairs, France 1950's
Pair of Reconstruction Small Solid Wood Scissor Leg Chairs, France 1950's

Pair of Reconstruction Small Solid Wood Scissor Leg Chairs, France 1950's

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

Solidly constructed walnut side chairs in the style of Jeanneret, of note, are the "keys" holding the sides together. Reupholstered in linen.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Danish 1960s Lounge Chair Model ML91 with Scissor Legs in Oak by Illum Wikkelso
Danish 1960s Lounge Chair Model ML91 with Scissor Legs in Oak by Illum Wikkelso

Danish 1960s Lounge Chair Model ML91 with Scissor Legs in Oak by Illum Wikkelso

By Illum Wikkelsø, Michael Laursen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Spectacular design of rounded forms with scissor style base - Classic Illum Wikkelso design made by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Gio Ponti Attributed Desk
Gio Ponti Attributed Desk

Gio Ponti Attributed Desk

$24,500

H 31.25 in W 59 in D 29.5 in

Gio Ponti Attributed Desk

By Gio Ponti

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

drawers and angular scissor legs Constructed of oak wood and original black top Incredible piece.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Oak, Laminate

Pair of Lane Altavista American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands / End Tables
Pair of Lane Altavista American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands / End Tables

Pair of Lane Altavista American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands / End Tables

By Lane Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

scissor legs. (LANE ALTAVISTA) (PRICED AS Pair) Wear to finish

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Renzo Rutili Dining Table
Renzo Rutili Dining Table

Renzo Rutili Dining Table

$3,400

H 29 in W 60 in D 36 in

Renzo Rutili Dining Table

By Renzo Rutili

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rutili, with scissor legs and wonderful wood grain top. Two 11" leaves open the table from 60" to almost

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Console and Mirror in the Manner of Ico Parisi
Italian Console and Mirror in the Manner of Ico Parisi

Italian Console and Mirror in the Manner of Ico Parisi

By Arteluce, Ico Parisi

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

shelf secured with brass clips. Sleek profile with black lacquered scissor legs and ribbed brass

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Black Ash, Contemporary Dining Chair with Floating Seat & Back
Black Ash, Contemporary Dining Chair with Floating Seat & Back

Black Ash, Contemporary Dining Chair with Floating Seat & Back

$2,495 / item

H 32.75 in W 20.5 in D 22.75 in

Black Ash, Contemporary Dining Chair with Floating Seat & Back

By Luteca Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking, contemporary dining chair with elegant scissor legs and floating back, inspired by the

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Solid Wood, Walnut Finish, Contemporary Dining Chair with Floating Seat & Back
Solid Wood, Walnut Finish, Contemporary Dining Chair with Floating Seat & Back

Solid Wood, Walnut Finish, Contemporary Dining Chair with Floating Seat & Back

By Luteca Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully striking, contemporary dining chair with elegant scissor legs and floating back

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Danish Teak Side Table with Drawer, 1960s.
Danish Teak Side Table with Drawer, 1960s.

Danish Teak Side Table with Drawer, 1960s.

$656

H 23.23 in W 27.37 in D 17.33 in

Danish Teak Side Table with Drawer, 1960s.

Located in Asaa, DK

casters with scissor legs and wide drawer. The inside of the drawer is fitted smaller compartments, all

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Knoll International 1601 Model Stackable Chairs by Don Albinson 1970s
Knoll International 1601 Model Stackable Chairs by Don Albinson 1970s

Knoll International 1601 Model Stackable Chairs by Don Albinson 1970s

By Knoll, Don Albinson

Located in Debrecen, HU

. Sturdy yet lightweight: Scissor-leg frame made from cast aluminum for lasting durability and ease of

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Danish 3-seater Sofa ML-140 by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s.
Mid-Century Danish 3-seater Sofa ML-140 by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s.

Mid-Century Danish 3-seater Sofa ML-140 by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s.

By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Asaa, DK

carpenter A. Mikael Laursen in Aarhus, Denmark. Slightly curved armrests with scissor legs in solid oak

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Nightstand by AP Møbler Svenstrup, 1960s
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Nightstand by AP Møbler Svenstrup, 1960s

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Nightstand by AP Møbler Svenstrup, 1960s

By Svenstrup Ap Mobler

Located in Asaa, DK

pulls in solid Rosewood. Standing on two sets of tapered scissor legs in solid Rosewood. A classic

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Sleek Karpen of California Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair
Sleek Karpen of California Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair

Sleek Karpen of California Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair

$11,500 / set

H 29 in W 31 in D 34 in

Sleek Karpen of California Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Karpen of California, Karpen & Bros.

Located in Dallas, TX

streamlined effect of vintage glamour. It stands on beautifully formed wooden scissor legs with an espresso

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary "Sinīya" Geometric End Table in Solid Atlas Cedar by Mādda
Contemporary "Sinīya" Geometric End Table in Solid Atlas Cedar by Mādda

Contemporary "Sinīya" Geometric End Table in Solid Atlas Cedar by Mādda

Located in Marrakech, MA

with the vernacular "Sinīya"—the ceremonial brass serving tray typically presented on folding scissor

Category

2010s Moroccan Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Teak Serving Cart with Nesting Table, Mid-Century Modern
Teak Serving Cart with Nesting Table, Mid-Century Modern

Teak Serving Cart with Nesting Table, Mid-Century Modern

$775 / set

H 24.41 in W 25.99 in D 16.54 in

Teak Serving Cart with Nesting Table, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Cork, IE

trolly. Set on a scissor legs frame, this ensemble probably dates back the late 1960s early 1970s

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

Console Table, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
Console Table, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s

Console Table, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s

$14,800

H 31.13 in W 37.38 in D 18.5 in

Console Table, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

the frieze. The piece is supported by scissor-form brass legs with foliate capitals and a baluster

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Charles Bevan A pair of Gothic Revival side chairs
Charles Bevan A pair of Gothic Revival side chairs

Charles Bevan A pair of Gothic Revival side chairs

$7,120 / set

H 36.62 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in

Charles Bevan A pair of Gothic Revival side chairs

By Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones & Cribb

Located in London, GB

pegged oak frame and scissor style legs on the original decorative brass and ceramic casters. They follow

Category

Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Puginesque Hall Chairs
Pair of Puginesque Hall Chairs

Pair of Puginesque Hall Chairs

$7,900 / set

H 48 in W 20 in D 24 in

Pair of Puginesque Hall Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

seats with scalloped aprons and standing on scissored and chamfered legs.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Folding Drinks Table
Folding Drinks Table

Folding Drinks Table

$3,900

H 28 in W 35 in D 18 in

Folding Drinks Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A mid-19th century English folding or coaching table in mahogany with scissor action X-frame legs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Danish teak and upholstered egg chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen
Midcentury Danish teak and upholstered egg chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen

Midcentury Danish teak and upholstered egg chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in London, GB

with teak shaped sculptural arms on scissor style legs, in blue with a weighted adjustable head rest

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Angel Pazmiño "Butterfly" Folding Chair, Tooled Leather and Mahogany, 1960's
Angel Pazmiño "Butterfly" Folding Chair, Tooled Leather and Mahogany, 1960's

Angel Pazmiño "Butterfly" Folding Chair, Tooled Leather and Mahogany, 1960's

By Angel Pazmino

Located in Culver City, CA

, warm, and expertly carved. The scissor-style legs are pure architectural genius, with the front legs

Category

Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Original Midcentury Mexican Chairs Designed by Eugenio Escudero
Set of Original Midcentury Mexican Chairs Designed by Eugenio Escudero

Set of Original Midcentury Mexican Chairs Designed by Eugenio Escudero

By Eugenio Escudero

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

, clean lines. The scissor-shaped tapered legs are capped with brass sabots, ensuring comfortable support

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Pair of American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands, Lane Altavista
Pair of American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands, Lane Altavista

Pair of American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands, Lane Altavista

By Lane Furniture

Located in Hollywood, FL

The table base with a box cabinet and woven front drawer, on curved scissor legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Teak Bedside Table
Danish Mid-Century Teak Bedside Table

Danish Mid-Century Teak Bedside Table

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 18.5 in D 12 in

Danish Mid-Century Teak Bedside Table

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak Danish bedside table, circa 1960's. Eye catching scissor legs, sleek drawer and a handy shelf

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Vanity
Danish Modern Teak Vanity

Danish Modern Teak Vanity

Unavailable

H 44.5 in W 31 in D 16 in

Danish Modern Teak Vanity

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak Danish vanity, circa 1960's. Solid wood trim and stunning bookmatched veneer. Dramatic scissor

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Italian Modern Walnut and Rootwood Desk, attributed to Gio Ponti
Italian Modern Walnut and Rootwood Desk, attributed to Gio Ponti

Italian Modern Walnut and Rootwood Desk, attributed to Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Hollywood, FL

niche, on scissor legs. This piece is currently under review with the ponti archives and has come from

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ole Wanscher Adjustable Coffee Table
Ole Wanscher Adjustable Coffee Table

Ole Wanscher Adjustable Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 22.75 in W 25.75 in D 41.5 in

Ole Wanscher Adjustable Coffee Table

By Rud Rasmussen, Ole Wanscher

Located in San Francisco, CA

" to 27" in height via the scissor legs. Excellent vintage condition with a light conservation to the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Italian Modern Palisander 4 Door Credenza, Ico Parisi
Italian Modern Palisander 4 Door Credenza, Ico Parisi

Italian Modern Palisander 4 Door Credenza, Ico Parisi

Unavailable

H 37.99 in W 110 in D 20 in

Italian Modern Palisander 4 Door Credenza, Ico Parisi

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ico Parisi

Located in Hollywood, FL

scissor legs, that bring your eye to the floor. The original company markings are still on the piece and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Model No.8 Teak Dining Chair Set of Six
Vintage Danish Model No.8 Teak Dining Chair Set of Six

Vintage Danish Model No.8 Teak Dining Chair Set of Six

By Helge Sibast

Located in Vancouver, BC

Furniture Co. of Denmark. Sculptural teak wood spindle-back frame with scissor legs and a floating

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Extremely Rare Midcentury Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Extremely Rare Midcentury Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

Extremely Rare Midcentury Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in

Extremely Rare Midcentury Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Schagen, NL

features scissor like legs from Beech. Due to age and use, the chair shows some overall wear as scratches

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech

George III 18th Century Hepplewhite Period Harewood Inlaid D-Shaped Card Table
George III 18th Century Hepplewhite Period Harewood Inlaid D-Shaped Card Table

George III 18th Century Hepplewhite Period Harewood Inlaid D-Shaped Card Table

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

kingwood and the top opens to reveal a green baize playing surface which sits on a scissor-action gate leg

Category

Antique 1780s English Hepplewhite Card Tables and Tea Tables

French Scissor Leg Magazine Table
French Scissor Leg Magazine Table

French Scissor Leg Magazine Table

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H 21.25 in W 21.5 in D 19.25 in

French Scissor Leg Magazine Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French wood side table with scissor legs and red wire magazine rack. Top wrapped in textured paper

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Drop leaf scissor leg table by Hans Wegner
Drop leaf scissor leg table by Hans Wegner

Drop leaf scissor leg table by Hans Wegner

Located in Dallas, TX

A wonderful oak drop leaf table with scissor legs and brass hardware designed by Hans Wegner.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Tables

Poul Volther Danish Modern Ebonized Teak Boat Shaped Scissor Leg Dining Table
Poul Volther Danish Modern Ebonized Teak Boat Shaped Scissor Leg Dining Table

Poul Volther Danish Modern Ebonized Teak Boat Shaped Scissor Leg Dining Table

By Poul Volther

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Danish modern ebonized teak boat-shaped scissor leg drop-leaf dining table

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Dining Chairs with Scissor Legs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Dining Chairs with Scissor Legs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

Dining Chairs with Scissor Legs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Beautiful set of four FE30 dining chairs with scissor legs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The yellow

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

MCM Black Dyed Mahogany Dining Table Drop Leaf & Triple Scissor Leg by Craddock
MCM Black Dyed Mahogany Dining Table Drop Leaf & Triple Scissor Leg by Craddock

MCM Black Dyed Mahogany Dining Table Drop Leaf & Triple Scissor Leg by Craddock

By Craddock

Located in Topeka, KS

leaf feature & triple scissor leg base with brass sabots, by Craddock Furniture. Beautiful condition

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Scissor Leg Mahogany Side Tables
Pair of Modernist Scissor Leg Mahogany Side Tables

Pair of Modernist Scissor Leg Mahogany Side Tables

Located in Danville, CA

Dramatic pair of mahogany X-base side tables with integral book or magazine holders. Sculpted base of solid mahogany with bookmatched mahogany top. A first rate design with top quali...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Midcentury Cerused Wood and Fur Scissor Leg Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Cerused Wood and Fur Scissor Leg Chairs

Pair of Midcentury Cerused Wood and Fur Scissor Leg Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

Stylish pair of midcentury chairs with round backs and scissor style legs. Newly refinished in a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish 1960s Easy Lounge Chair Scissor Legs in Oak by Illum Wikkelso
Danish 1960s Easy Lounge Chair Scissor Legs in Oak by Illum Wikkelso

Danish 1960s Easy Lounge Chair Scissor Legs in Oak by Illum Wikkelso

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Spectacular design of rounded forms with scissor style base - Classic Illum Wikkelso design made by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish 1960s Easy Lounge Chair with Scissor Legs by Illum Wikkelso with Ottoman
Danish 1960s Easy Lounge Chair with Scissor Legs by Illum Wikkelso with Ottoman

Danish 1960s Easy Lounge Chair with Scissor Legs by Illum Wikkelso with Ottoman

By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Spectacular design of rounded forms with scissor style base - Classic Illum Wikkelso design made by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

French Oak Scissor Chairs
French Oak Scissor Chairs

French Oak Scissor Chairs

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H 32 in W 27.5 in D 33 in

French Oak Scissor Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic pair of French oak scissor chairs. Gorgeous angled scissor legs and profile. Newly

Category

Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Linen

John Stuart Scissor Chair with Boris Kroll Fabric
John Stuart Scissor Chair with Boris Kroll Fabric

John Stuart Scissor Chair with Boris Kroll Fabric

Located in Philadelphia, PA

lounge chair covered in original Boris Kroll with scissor legs of solid walnut. Bought from

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Pair Of 1950S Italian Bedside Tables Nightstands
Pair Of 1950S Italian Bedside Tables Nightstands

Pair Of 1950S Italian Bedside Tables Nightstands

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H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 13 in

Pair Of 1950S Italian Bedside Tables Nightstands

Located in London, London

Pair of bedside tables Sycamore amd maple frames Scissor legs One drawers Glass top Italy

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Sycamore

Pull Up Chair by Vamo
Pull Up Chair by Vamo

Pull Up Chair by Vamo

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H 30 in W 18.75 in D 21 in

Pull Up Chair by Vamo

By Vamo Sonderborg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural bentwood / teak frame with scissor legs and original green upholstery. Manufactured in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Teak and Oak dining table by Hans Wegner
Teak and Oak dining table by Hans Wegner

Teak and Oak dining table by Hans Wegner

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H 27.5 in W 67 in D 35.25 in

Teak and Oak dining table by Hans Wegner

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Dallas, TX

Scissor leg dining table with Oak legs and Teak top. Designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables

1960s Heywood Wakefield M503 Magazine Table
1960s Heywood Wakefield M503 Magazine Table

1960s Heywood Wakefield M503 Magazine Table

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

scissor legs with space to display.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Pair of Hovmand-Olsen Teak Side Chairs
Pair of Hovmand-Olsen Teak Side Chairs

Pair of Hovmand-Olsen Teak Side Chairs

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H 31.63 in W 19 in D 20.5 in

Pair of Hovmand-Olsen Teak Side Chairs

By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

with Distinctive Arm Rests and Scissor Legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Hans Wegner Dining Tbale
Hans Wegner Dining Tbale

Hans Wegner Dining Tbale

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H 28 in W 93.5 in D 34 in

Hans Wegner Dining Tbale

Located in San Francisco, CA

veneer top with oak scissor legs and brass supports. Completely restored and stamped.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Dining Table
Hans Wegner Dining Table

Hans Wegner Dining Table

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H 28.5 in W 93.5 in D 33.75 in

Hans Wegner Dining Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans Wegner design dining table for Andreas Tuck. Made with a teak drop-leaf top on oak scissor

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Teak Folding Bar Cart
Vintage Danish Teak Folding Bar Cart

Vintage Danish Teak Folding Bar Cart

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H 29.5 in W 28 in D 19.75 in

Vintage Danish Teak Folding Bar Cart

Located in San Jose, CA

scissor legs and a dovetailed serving tray. Folds up for easy storage.        

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Pair of Committee Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret
Pair of Committee Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret

Pair of Committee Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

Pictured: Reupholstered Pink Suede upholstery, teak frame with iconic scissor legs.  Model PJ-SI-30-A.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Upholstery, Wood

French Oak Side Table with Bookshelf
French Oak Side Table with Bookshelf

French Oak Side Table with Bookshelf

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H 23.25 in W 22.25 in D 14.5 in

French Oak Side Table with Bookshelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique oak side table from France, 1950's. Beautiful rectangular wood top with carved scissor legs

Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Nesting Tables in Walnut by Bengt Ruda  Sweden   1950s
Vintage Nesting Tables in Walnut by Bengt Ruda  Sweden   1950s

Vintage Nesting Tables in Walnut by Bengt Ruda Sweden 1950s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bengt Ruda

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice set of three tables with scissor legs featuring walnut tops and oak frames. by iconic

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Display Case
Italian Display Case

Italian Display Case

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H 36 in W 41.75 in D 23.5 in

Italian Display Case

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage display case made in Italy. Sculptural scissor legs attached in

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Vitrines

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Italian Hall Console with Mirror in the Style of Ico Parisi
Italian Hall Console with Mirror in the Style of Ico Parisi

Italian Hall Console with Mirror in the Style of Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in New York, NY

glass shelf. Console features ebonized walnut scissor legs and supports with a white calf skin backplate

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Wood Arm Chair No. 8 by Helge Sibast, 1953
Danish Modern Teak Wood Arm Chair No. 8 by Helge Sibast, 1953

Danish Modern Teak Wood Arm Chair No. 8 by Helge Sibast, 1953

By Helge Sibast

Located in Odense, DK

Sibast. The chair features a wonderfully patinated teak frame with scissor legs and spindled back. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Leif Hansen Black Leather Mid-Century Danish Sofa
Leif Hansen Black Leather Mid-Century Danish Sofa

Leif Hansen Black Leather Mid-Century Danish Sofa

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H 26.75 in W 89.25 in D 32.25 in

Leif Hansen Black Leather Mid-Century Danish Sofa

By Leif Hansen

Located in Oakland, CA

scissor legs. Professionally restored by our team of in-house craftspeople and in excellent condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Striking Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Striking Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Striking Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Phoenix, AZ

its original vinyl upholstery and has a button tufted back sculptural scissor legs and charcoal gray

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Zinc and Steel Metal Table
Zinc and Steel Metal Table

Zinc and Steel Metal Table

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H 29.9 in W 73.4 in D 31.7 in

Zinc and Steel Metal Table

Located in High Point, NC

. Scissoring legs are braced with an iron rod; frozen in motion with a dynamic sense of potential energy.

Category

2010s Polish Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Zinc

French Hollywood Regency Style Mahogany Writing Desk
French Hollywood Regency Style Mahogany Writing Desk

French Hollywood Regency Style Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Plainview, NY

mahogany and has one large drawer standing on cast iron scissor legs with brass ornaments. The drawer is

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Svend Åge Madsen Rosewood Vanity Dresser For N.B Mobelfabrik Denmark
Rare Svend Åge Madsen Rosewood Vanity Dresser For N.B Mobelfabrik Denmark

Rare Svend Åge Madsen Rosewood Vanity Dresser For N.B Mobelfabrik Denmark

By Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

scissor legs crafted from solid rosewood. A pivoting mirror is held on custom brass hardware. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk
Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk

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H 28 in W 38.5 in D 23 in

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

) for Chandigarh, India. It is comprised of 'scissor' legs connected by a back rail and a rectangular

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Rosewood Sewing Table with Tilting Drawer, 1960s
Vintage Danish Rosewood Sewing Table with Tilting Drawer, 1960s

Vintage Danish Rosewood Sewing Table with Tilting Drawer, 1960s

Located in Asaa, DK

with scissor legs and pull out compartment in stunning rosewood veneer. Compartment contains two

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Sofa Model ML 140 by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Sofa Model ML 140 by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Sofa Model ML 140 by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s

By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen

Located in Asaa, DK

scissor legs in solid oak. Very comfortable. Turnable spring cushions upholstered in light wool fabric

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

FE30 Chairs by Cees Braakman for PASTOE
FE30 Chairs by Cees Braakman for PASTOE

FE30 Chairs by Cees Braakman for PASTOE

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H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in

FE30 Chairs by Cees Braakman for PASTOE

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Extraordinary set of 4 FE30 dining chairs with scissor legs. The yellow gold backs are original

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak and Beech Drop-Leaf Desk, 1950s
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak and Beech Drop-Leaf Desk, 1950s

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak and Beech Drop-Leaf Desk, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik

Located in Asaa, DK

extending drop-leaf oval writing desk. Freestanding with scissor legs in bent solid beech wood. Top in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Antique Golf Bag Stand, Automaton Caddy Golf Bag Stand, F.H. Ayres
Antique Golf Bag Stand, Automaton Caddy Golf Bag Stand, F.H. Ayres

Antique Golf Bag Stand, Automaton Caddy Golf Bag Stand, F.H. Ayres

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

scissor legs come out to support the bag. The automatic caddy Stand is stamped onto the aluminium handle

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Nightstand by AP Møbler Svenstrup, 1960s.
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Nightstand by AP Møbler Svenstrup, 1960s.

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Nightstand by AP Møbler Svenstrup, 1960s.

By Svenstrup Ap Mobler

Located in Asaa, DK

solid teak. Standing on two sets of tapered scissor legs, also in solid teak. A classic piece of Danish

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Karpen Style Pink Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s
Mid-Century Karpen Style Pink Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s

Mid-Century Karpen Style Pink Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s

By Karpen of California

Located in Miami, FL

armchair features a curved back and scissor legs. The club chair is in mint restored condition with

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1970's Milo Baughman Campaign Desk / Console / Dressing Table
1970's Milo Baughman Campaign Desk / Console / Dressing Table

1970's Milo Baughman Campaign Desk / Console / Dressing Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in London, GB

dressing table. It's black lacquer finish combined with the X-style scissor leg gives a very stylish and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen 1957 Beech and Teak Drop-Leaf Desk
Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen 1957 Beech and Teak Drop-Leaf Desk

Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen 1957 Beech and Teak Drop-Leaf Desk

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Highclere, Newbury

scissor legs and produced in 1957 by Søborg (Fredericia) Møbelfabrik. This is an unusual desk by

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Beech, Teak

Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Chair for DUX
Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Chair for DUX

Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Chair for DUX

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H 27.5 in W 25 in D 31.5 in

Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Chair for DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

highlighted by the scissor-like legs that provide an eye-catching, contemporary look. This Scandinavian modern

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scissor Desk by Helmut Magg WK, Germany, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Scissor Desk by Helmut Magg WK, Germany, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Scissor Desk by Helmut Magg WK, Germany, 1950s

By WK Möbel, Helmut Magg

Located in Rosendahl, DE

bookshelf and "scissor style" legs. Dimensions: 76 x 125 x 74 cm [DxWxH]

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica

Biedermeier Tabouret, circa 1820
Biedermeier Tabouret, circa 1820

Biedermeier Tabouret, circa 1820

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H 25.99 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in

Biedermeier Tabouret, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier tabouret in the style of scissor chairs on X-shaped legs and outwardly curved armrests

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Stools

Materials

Animal Skin, Birch, Burl

Biedermeier Tabouret, circa 1820
Biedermeier Tabouret, circa 1820

Biedermeier Tabouret, circa 1820

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H 25.99 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in

Biedermeier Tabouret, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier tabouret in the style of scissor chairs on X-shaped legs and outwardly curved armrests

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Stools

Materials

Animal Skin, Birch, Burl

Pierre Jeanneret Writing Desk
Pierre Jeanneret Writing Desk

Pierre Jeanneret Writing Desk

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H 28.5 in W 44 in D 27 in

Pierre Jeanneret Writing Desk

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

floating on signature scissor angled legs. Original numbers on back of desk. Piece came from the Himalayan

Category

20th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century desk WK Möbel Helmut Magg 1950
Mid Century desk WK Möbel Helmut Magg 1950

Mid Century desk WK Möbel Helmut Magg 1950

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H 29.14 in W 49.22 in D 29.93 in

Mid Century desk WK Möbel Helmut Magg 1950

By Helmut Magg, WK Möbel

Located in Berlin, DE

Helmut Magg and is characterized by the shape of the table legs in “scissor look”. The desk has two

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Mahogany Sideboard
French Mahogany Sideboard

French Mahogany Sideboard

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H 31.5 in W 48.25 in D 17.5 in

French Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sleek French cabinet made of mahogany and newly refinished. Scissor tapered legs support large top

Category

20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Cumberland Table
Georgian Mahogany Cumberland Table

Georgian Mahogany Cumberland Table

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H 27.56 in W 57.88 in D 48.04 in

Georgian Mahogany Cumberland Table

Located in Malton, GB

This is a beautiful, totally original Georgian mahogany Cumberland table. The scissor action legs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Scissor Legs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of scissor legs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, all scissor legs available were constructed with great care. Scissor legs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Scissor legs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made scissor legs over the years, but those made by Poul Volther, Illum Wikkelsø and Cees Braakman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Scissor Legs?

Scissor legs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.