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Set of 6 Mid-Century Scandinavian Wooden Chairs, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 mid-century Scandinavian wooden chairs - 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century American Brass Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century American brass sculptural dining chairs in flattened tubular form featuring
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern black leather dining chairs. Fully restored in an ebonized finish and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern New Linen Upholstery Walnut Dining Chairs Mint!
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 mid-century American Modern new linen oatmeal upholstery walnut dining chairs mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern "George Jetson" style Bent Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Futuristic style Dining Chairs. Bent wood and sabot caps on legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Brutalist Organic Carved Wooden Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Mid-Century hand carved Brutalist dining chairs with diamond cutout. Tyrolean style solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set Of 6 Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs By Sun Cabinet
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 6 mid century modern Danish teak dining chairs by Sun Cabinet.
Excellent vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Rocks Glasses by Culver in the Recency Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 mid-century modern rocks glasses in the Regency pattern by Culver, LTD. decorated in 22k
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Tapered Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful set of 6 Mid-Century Modern tapered high back cane dining chairs. (4) of the chair have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of 6 Mid-Century Large Dining Chairs Model "Edo" by Kisho Kurokawa for PPM
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 mid-Century large dining chairs Model "Edo" by Kisho Kurokawa for PPM Tokyo - Japan 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 63.78 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Leather and Brass Dining Chairs 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Leather and Brass Dining Chairs from the 1980s embodies the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Mid-Century Neo-Classic Style Mahogany and Brass Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 Mid-Century Neo-Classic (Russian) Style mahogany dining chairs (1 armchair, 5 side chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Dining Chairs
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Broyhill dining chairs.
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set Of 6 Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Dining Chairs By D-Scan
By D-Scan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 6 mid century modern Danish teak dining chairs by D-Scan.
Very good vintage condition. Some
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dining Room Chairs. Circa 1960s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dining Chairs. Circa 1950s
Five side chairs and one
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Gold and Cranberry Red Highball Culver Glasses
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Mid-Century Modern culver highball glasses in the Hollywood Regency Cranberry scroll
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 6 Mid Century High Back Walnut Dining Chairs Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern walnut dining table high back chairs style of Adrian Pearsall - Good
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 43 in W 21 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Cantilever dining chairs
Offered is a set
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Peter Hvidt Teak Dining Chairs
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Peter Hvidt teak dining chairs.
Offered is a set of 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Mid-Century Armchairs
By Knoll, Stendig Co., Bill Stephens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Bill Stephens for Knoll, two Stending Co chairs. All in the same upholstery with bentwood arms.
4 chairs measure 31 1/2" h x 22 3/4" w x 23" d. Seat height 17 3/4". 2 chairs mea...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs with Red Seats by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern walnut dining chairs. Including two with arms. Possibly by Henredon. No
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs by De Coene
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern mahogany dining chairs by De Coene features generous seats and tailored
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Set of 6 Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Fleck Plates
By Schiavon
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Set of 6 Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Gold
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs: Restored Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the refined elegance of our set of six mid-century modern dining armchairs, each a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Armchairs by Richard McCarthy
By Richard McCarthy
Located in New York, NY
to use, hard to find sets of six. Mid-Century Modern design while incorporating rustic warmth and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs with Green Seats
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 chairs, green painted seats
Green, fixed seat with springs in need of recovering as they
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Flowers Plates Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Set of 6 flowers dessert plates by Robert Picault Vallauris.
Robert Picault (1919
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Teak Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely set of 6 dining chairs, designed and fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
The teak wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition
Dimensions:
32.25”H x 19.50”W x 24.50”D
Seat Height 17.25"
Materials: Plastic Resin, Polished Chrome
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of six dining chairs feature hardwood construction, original light finish, vintage floral
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs by John Kapel
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Dimensions:
39.50”H x 23”W x 18”D
Seat Height 18”
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 6 Mid-Century bamboo dining chairs in Tropicalist Style
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome set of six Vittorio Bonacina inspired, 'Tropicalist' style, high back natural bamboo
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly worked and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly worked and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly shaped wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Sculptura Armchairs by Russell Woodard C1955
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six Sculptura Armchairs by Russell Woodard C1955 which were blasted free of all
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Bronze Colored Sconces by Doria Leuchten
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautiful set of 6 sconces by Doria Leuchten in a bronze colored metal. All put together they form
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Unique Set of 6 Mid-Century Bentwood Dining Chairs Thonet Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century vintage Thonet Josef Hoffmann style Bentwood Blonde wood chairs with curved back - Set
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Wood
Set of 6 Mid Century Wormley Dunbar Style Cane & Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Mid Century Modern set of 6 cane back dining chairs is built for lifetimes made of mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Set of 6 Mid-Century 'Cleopatra' Chair by Hans Frydendal for Boltinge
By Boltinge Stolefabrik 1, Hans Frydendal 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 'Cleopatra' dining chairs by Hans J. Frydendal for Boltinge. Beautiful vintage set with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 29.75 in W 21.75 in D 20.75 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
By Grete Jalk
Located in Buxton, GB
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Add charm and elegance to your dining room with this set of six mid-century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs Made in Germany by Casala
By Casala
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated sculptural set of mid century dining chairs, made in Germany, for Casala. The set
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs, Turquoise Velvet by Dettinger, Germany
By Ernst Martin Dettinger
Located in Andernach, DE
This chair was exhibited 1959 as "Mod. 5659" in Germany at the Cologne Furniture Exhibition, this design has made it to the ''Stiftung Deutsches Design Museum c/o Rat für Formgebung'...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
H 38.19 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs by Romeo Rega 1980
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This collection comprises six iconic Mid Century Modern Italian dining chairs designed by the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Frames Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very high quality set of 6 American modern dining chairs. Sculpted solid walnut frames with fine
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Orange Chairs by Guido Faleschini 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Six Orange Chairs by Guido Faleschini: Iconic 1970s Italian design featuring a sleek tubular steel structure complemented by vibrant orange leather and Alcantara upholstery. Manufac...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 25 in W 21 in D 31.5 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modernist Dining Chairs by Brødrene Sørheim / Norway
By Brødrene Sørheim, Sorheim Bruk
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of six teak dining chairs with original black faux-leather upholstery by Brødrene Sørheim. The
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of 6, Mid Century Cow Hide Upholstered Bentwood Chairs by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
American Made, Mid Century Thonet chairs after Eames.
Stunning, very cool authentic Bruno Weil’s No.1294
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cowhide
Set of 6 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf, 1960s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Set of 6 midcentury Danish dining chairs in rosewood by Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Stole
Stunning
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 29.9 in W 19.7 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern White Dining Chairs by Theo Häberli 1960 Switzerland
By Theo Häberli
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very unique sculptural Mid Century Modern dining chairs by Theo Häberli model Chaise Lyre.
Set of
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42.52 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Colored Etched Crystal Moser Bar Glasses with Box
By Moser
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
factory of the Czech Republic in approximately 1965 in a period Mid-Century Modern style. Each of the six
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
H 18.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Cantilevered Chrome Dining Arm Chairs Style of Mart Stam
By Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of matching 6 mid century cantilevered dining arm chairs In the style of Mart Stam chrome and
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Italian Brass, Chrome and Textile Chairs signed Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century Italian brass and chrome frame with white/cream color textile chairs by Romeo Rega from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Chrome
No Reserve
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Black Leather Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway circa 1970
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Round Top, TX
Attractive set of six mid century high-backed dining chairs/armchairs by Torbjørn Afdal.
Made of
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 28 in W 24 in D 27.25 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Walnut & Holly Hunt Fabric Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
interior from classic Mid Century Modern to contemporary. They have been newly reupholstered in Holly Hunt
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 38 in W 18 in D 19 in
A Set of 6 MID-CENTURY-MODERN SPACE-AGE Chairs by ALAIN RICHARD, France, 1950
By Alain Richard
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 6 elegant chairs in chrome-plated metal, plywood mold (in two different intensity tints
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern MR10 Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Palazzetti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 6 MR10 chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe almost a century ago and a most iconic
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32 in W 18 in D 29.5 in
Set of 6 Mid century Paul McCobb for Lane Chrome Black Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Lane Alta Vista Furniture Co. Very rare set of 6 chairs. You are buy (6) chairs. Chairs show wear from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30 in W 17 in D 19 in
Set of 6 Mid-century Danish Dining Chairs by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Restored
By Henry W Klein
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant set of Scandinavian modern dining chairs by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark, 1962. Finely
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 31 in W 17.5 in D 19.75 in
Set of 6 Mid-century J.L. Moller Model #75 Solid Teak Dining Chairs c.1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Neils O. Möller
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A set of solid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.25 in W 20 in D 19 in
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Set Of 6 Midcentury Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal set of 6 midcentury modern for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every set of 6 midcentury modern was constructed with great care. Find 27741 options for an antique or vintage set of 6 midcentury modern now, or shop our selection of 493 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer set of 6 midcentury modern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A set of 6 midcentury modern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one set of 6 midcentury modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knoll, Cassina and Niels Otto Møller produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Set Of 6 Midcentury Modern?
A set of 6 midcentury modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,703, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $175,000.
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.
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