$600
H 79 in W 26.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Postmodern Black Laminate Hi-Fi Stereo Receiver W Cd Storage System
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Black Laminate Wood & Metal Hi-Fi Stereo Receiver Rack with CD Storing System
Laminate
Richard Thompson Stereo Cabinet or Bar by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Richard Thompson
Located in Highland, IN
conceal an upper and lower cabinet. The upper cabinet is fitted with a vintage McIntosh mac 4100 stereo
Walnut
1970s Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Media Cabinet by Broyhill
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
desirable, which may help explain the recent scarcity of all things Chapter One. Stereo receiver and other
Hardwood
$13,000
H 28.25 in W 48 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced circa 1970. This stereo phonograph/AM FM receiver console is fully functional and recently
Metal
Stereo / Record Walnut Storage Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut wall unit with upper two door storage cabinet, middle shelve for your stereo receiver and
Walnut
Sold
H 27 in W 45 in D 18.5 in
Striking Small American Midcentury Walnut Console Stereo Cabinet by The Fisher
Located in San Diego, CA
stereo receiver, with extra plug to connect your I phone or MP3 player, the item has been serviced and
Walnut
Cado Walnut Stereo Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Cincinnati, OH
for your turntable and room below for a stereo receiver or more records all sitting on adjustable
Walnut
Sold
H 34.13 in W 29.5 in D 17.13 in
Mid-Century Modern Record Cabinet Stereo or TV Stand on Hairpin Legs
By Poul Hundevad, Poul Cadovius
Located in Chattanooga, TN
versatile media stand can be used as a record cabinet or small TV stand. Place your stereo receiver on the
Wrought Iron
Danish Teak Record Cabinet Media Stand on Hairpin Legs
By Poul Cadovius, Poul Hundevad
Located in Chattanooga, TN
media stand can be used as a record cabinet or small TV stand. Place your stereo receiver on the shelf
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 4.34 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Dieter Rams, Braun Regie 510 receiver tuner-amplifier, 1972, stereo hifi audio
By Braun, Dieter Rams
Located in London, GB
DIETER RAMS (Germany, born 1932) Regie 510 Receiver (tuner amplifier) Designed 1972, manufactured
Metal
George Nelson Stereo Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
speakers included. Ready to add your favorite turntable and receiver. Stereo cabinet measures 56.25 w x
Steel
Sold
H 2.13 in W 24.13 in D 9.63 in
Denmark Bang & Olufsen Beomaster 1900 Stereo Receiver Modern Music 1970s
By Bang & Olufsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Bang & Olufsen Stereo Receiver BEOMASTER 1900. Dimensions: 2 .13H
Metal
Sold
H 8.75 in W 8.75 in D 9.88 in
Vintage 1960s Craig Stereo Receiver & Speakers Model 1504 Decorative Item
By Bang & Olufsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Modern Craig Stereo model 1504 Receiver & Speakers Decorative Item 8.75 w x 9.88 d x 8.75
Wood
Sold
H 25 in W 54 in D 16.5 in
Striking Small American Midcentury Walnut Console Stereo Cabinet by Zenith
By Zenith
Located in San Diego, CA
Totally restored American walnut stereo cabinet by Zenith, circa 1950s, turntable and fisher stereo
Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 32 in D 18 in
Vintage Milo Baughman Birdseye Maple Media Cabinet Dry Bar by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
records below and a stereo receiver above. Place your turntable or TV on top for easy access and your own
Metal
Sold
H 25 in W 54 in D 16 in
Vintage 1980s BANG & OLUFSEN Rosewood Stereo System Cabinet MC40
Located in Fort Lupton, CO
to promote airflow and dissipate heat buildup below a stereo component such as a receiver installed
Steel
Sold
H 30.5 in W 50.25 in L 30.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Declaration" Stereo Console by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in San Marcos, CA
Range 2.1 Amplifier Bluetooth 4.0 Receiver with AptX Stereo 5” Full Range German Made Speaker Drivers
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Stereo Console Credenza by Zenith
By Zenith
Located in San Marcos, CA
fitted with complete new audio set up including stereo amplifier, speakers, and Bluetooth receiver, all
Walnut
Sold
H 31.25 in W 40 in D 20 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Declaration" Stereo Console by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in San Marcos, CA
Receiver with AptX Stereo 5” Full Range German Made Speaker Drivers Apple Airplay Support Remote Control
Walnut
Sold
H 43.3 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Grundig Luxus Rosita Music Stand Record Player & Radio Philips Hifi System 1970s
By Rosita
Located in Auerbach, Saxony
looking Brown Rosita Stereo Hifi Record Player Grundig Radio Receiver Stereo System on this very cool
Sold
H 25.9 in W 33.4 in D 14.1 in
1960s-1970s Teak Weltfunk Rosita Dual 1222 Design Record Player Radio Turntable
By Rosita
Located in Auerbach, Saxony
Teakwood Weltfunk Rosita design HIFI record player radio receiver stereo equipment on this very
Metal
$5,638 / set
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Mid Century Glossy Mint Green Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
Plastic
Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our zebra pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Forsyth zebra hides. The most beautiful zebra hides are selected, handcut, handstitched, and hand stuffed. Each step is met...
Zebra Hide
$7,500
H 39.75 in W 14.25 in D 2 in
1978 Gibson Estate Fresh ES 335 TD Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar
By Gibson Guitars
Located in Ferndale, MI
Out of long term storage. Very original Gibson ES 335-TD guitar. Td model is equipped with Gibson " dirty fingers " Humbucker . This allows for higher output than the standard . Gui...
Chrome
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
$910 / 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
$14,350 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
Bronze, Lead
Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard
By Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan. Measures: 8' Tall.
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$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
$799
H 12 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...
Metal
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Large Cabinet in Teak and Geometric Fronts
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe or highboard, teak, Italy, 1950s Beautiful cabinet originating from Italy. This spacious 1950s piece showcases timeless modernist elegance. The graphic front of this cabine...
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
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.
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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.