'Zelda' Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltrona, Italy, 1962
By Sergio Asti
Located in Argelato, BO
Sergio Asti, 'Zelda' model sofa for Saporiti, Italy.
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
'Zelda' Sofa by Sergio Asti for Poltrona, Italy, 1962
By Sergio Asti
Located in Argelato, BO
Sergio Asti, 'Zelda' model sofa for Saporiti, Italy.
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.
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.
Walnut, Plywood
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.
Wood
Zelda Coffee Table by Sergio Asti, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Zelda coffee table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, Italy.
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 Sergio Asti, Poltronova, Sergio Favre
Located in Milan, Italy
This center table was designed by architects Sergio Asti and Sergio Favre in 1962 for Poltronova, as part of their "Zelda" series of furnishings.
Walnut, Plywood
Two armchairs 'Zelda' by Sergio Asti 1962
By Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed in 1962 by the Italian architect and designer Sergio Asti for Poltronova. The armchairs have been repainted and reupholstered, the cover has been reupholstered to match the ...
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.
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 Poltronova based on a project by Sergio Asti.
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 top in veneered wood. Hot curved legs. Poltronova is a company that has made histor...
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 1960s Both chairs feature a sculptural darkened wooden frame and coral colored fabr...
Fabric, Wood
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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 Poltronova, Sergio Asti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Zelda" is a sofa designed by Sergio Asti for Poltronova in the 1960s.
Faux Leather, Wood
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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 and produced by Poltronova from 1962 with dark wood veneer, Italy 1960s Bibliograp...
Wood
Sergio Asti 'Zelda' Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Sergio Asti, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 'Zelda' sofa, leather and darkened wood, Italy, 1962.
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.
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 leather.
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.
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.
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 veneered wood. Hot curved legs. Good general conditions, some signs due to normal...
Teak
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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
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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
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
$905 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Art Deco Italian Round Side Table in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side table, walnut veneer, Italy, 1930s This round side table is a great example of Italian Art Deco design from the 1930s. It’s made with a warm walnut veneer that gives it a opule...
Walnut
$19,738 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$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
$1,250
H 8.47 in W 22.64 in D 22.64 in
Piero De Martini for Cassina 'Naviglio' Coffee Table in Walnut and Slate
By Cassina, Piero De Martini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piero De Martini for Cassina, 'Naviglio' coffee table, walnut, slate, metal, Italy, 1980s This low table features are modernly structured, featuring a clear square table top execute...
Slate, Metal
Modernist Dutch Haagse School side or end table, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An elegant, modestly sized Dutch modernist table, exemplifying the refined geometry and architectural clarity of early 20th-century Haagse School design. Executed in richly toned mah...
Mahogany
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
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.