'Zelda' Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltrona, Italy, 1962
By Sergio Asti
Located in Argelato, BO
Sergio Asti, 'Zelda' model sofa for Saporiti, Italy. The two-seater sofa, compact and elegant, has
Wood
'Zelda' Armchair by Sergio Asti for Poltrona, Italy, 1962
By Sergio Asti
Located in Argelato, BO
Sergio Asti, 'Zelda' model armchair for Saporiti, Italy. The armchair, compact and elegant, has a
Wood
Sergio Asti for Poltronova 'Zelda' Coffee Table in Walnut
By Sergio Asti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 'Zelda' coffee table, walnut plywood, Italy, 1962. Geometric side
Walnut, Plywood
Zelda Coffee Table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Zelda coffee table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, Italy. Designer: Sergio Asti Manufacturer
Wood
$3,877
H 25.6 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Sergio Asti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
Leather, Wood
Zelda Side Table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova 1960s
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Zelda side table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, Italy. Designer: Sergio Asti Manufacturer: Flos
Wood
Unavailable
H 20.08 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Sergio Asti & Sergio Favre "Zelda" Large Walnut Center Table for Poltronova 1962
By Poltronova, Sergio Favre, Sergio Asti
Located in Milan, Italy
This center table was designed by architects Sergio Asti and Sergio Favre in 1962 for Poltronova
Walnut, Plywood
Two armchairs 'Zelda' by Sergio Asti 1962
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Berlin, DE
seat. Designed in 1962 by the Italian architect and designer Sergio Asti for Poltronova. The armchairs
Wool, Plywood
Sergio Asti, set of two 'Zelda' Armchairs, Poltronova, 1962
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Firenze, IT
Set di due Poltrone ‘Zelda’ , disegnate da Sergio Asti per Poltronova nel 1962. Si tratta del primo
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 25.2 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Armchairs by Sergio Asti for Poltronova
By Sergio Asti
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" armchairs by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s.
Leather, Wood
Wooden Side Table Zelda by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Padova, IT
Zelda side table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova – Italy – 1960s Table produced in the 60s by
Wood
Zelda coffee table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova – Italy – 60’s
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Padova, IT
Coffee table produced in the 60s by Poltronova based on a project by Sergio Asti. Structure and
Wood
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H 24.41 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Italian 'Zelda' Armchairs by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Stunning set of mid-century lounge chairs by Italian designer Sergio Asti for Poltronova, Italy
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 61.03 in D 35.44 in
Italian Zelda Sofa Set in Cognac Leather by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Sergio Asti for Poltronova in the 1960s. The sofa features a striking design with a curved, organic shape
Faux Leather, Wood
Sold
H 10.63 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Sergio Asti Italian Mid-Century Dark Wood Coffe Tables Zelda for Poltronova 1962
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Moderrn design set of two coffe tables “Zelda” model designed by sergio asti
Wood
Sergio Asti 'Zelda' Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 'Zelda' sofa, leather and darkened wood, Italy, 1962. Beautiful three
Leather, Wood
Sergio Asti for Poltronova 'Zelda' Coffee Table in Walnut
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 'Zelda' coffee table, walnut plywood, Italy, 1962. Geometric side
Walnut, Plywood
Dining Table "Zelda" by Sergio Asti, Italy, 1960 ca
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Roma, IT
Dining table designed by Sergio Asti. Structure in wood, metal and top covered in 'Zelda' model
Metal
Zelda Side or Center Table by Sergio Asti, Poltronova 1962
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Renens, CH
Side table from the "Zelda" series designed by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, Italy 1962. The
Wood
Sergio Asti for Poltronova 'Zelda' Sofa in Walnut and Leather
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Asti for Poltronova, sofa model 'Zelda', leather, walnut, brass, Italy, 1962. This well
Brass
Pair of Armchairs Zelda by Sergio Asti for Poltronova
By Sergio Asti
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of armchairs Zelda by Sergio Asti for Poltronova. Made on 1962.
Sold
H 10.63 in W 59.85 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Coffee Table by Sergio Asti, Poltronova
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" coffee table by Sergio Asti, Poltronova.
Wood
Zelda coffee table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960's
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Savona, IT
Table produced in the 60s by Poltronova based on a project by Sergio Asti. Structure and top in
Teak
Sold
H 23.23 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" Sofa in Cognac Leather by Sergio Asti for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern "Zelda" sofa in Cognac leather by Sergio Asti for Poltronova.
Leather
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
By Jean-Michel Frank, Ecart International, Adolphe Chanaux & Co.
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$481 / item
H 5.01 in W 2.96 in D 2.68 in
Danish Modern Wall Lights by Vitrika, Golden Art Glass & Brass, 1960s
By Vitrika, Orrefors, Fog & Mørup, Lyfa
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern double wall lights of solid golden art glass on shiny brass mount. Produced by Danish Vitrika with Orrefors glass in the 1960s. 6 items available, price per item. Wire...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$2,643
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Spanish Drinks Table, End Table, Martini Table in Polychromed Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish gilt wrought iron drink / cocktails table with polychromed top, Spain, 1940s. Handcrafted in wrought iron with gilt finish on the base. The round top has hand-painted floral ...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
Pair of Pierre Yves Rochon Nickel Plated Brass French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Pierre Yves Rochon nickel plated brass French sconces. Specially made for a prestigious palace in Paris. In the style of Rulhman. US rewired and in working condition. 2 S...
Brass, Nickel
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$4,900
H 10 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Vintage Two Piece Coffee Table In Burl wood From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Two Piece Coffee Table In Burl wood From France, Circa 1970. Unusual model with very light patina and use.
Burl
$1,695
H 15.75 in W 81.75 in D 36.75 in
1960s Cleopatra Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping, Teak and Black Metal
By Auping, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cleopatra daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer combines sleek enameled metal with warm teak end caps and includes a new black mattress and cylindrical bolster. Developed in 1953 for Royal Aupin...
Metal
$7,591 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Arne Norell & Sven Ellekaer Armchair for Coja Sweden 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, IDF
Comfortable armchair designed by Arne Norell for Coja, made in the 1960s. in Sweden. Black leather padded cushions draped in a dark stained wooden frame. Good original condition
Leather, Wood
Pascal Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pascal floor lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. Originally designed in Italy, 1983. Oluce's newest offering of this model comes in plated, anodized bronze. This is a current edition...
Bronze
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.