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1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Vintage Upholstery. Sculpted Beech wood frames.
Delivery to
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair. Elegantly sculpted Birch wood frame. Original upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Swedish 1940's Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Constructed in the straightforward style of the start of the mid-modern period. The Nordic birch veneers radiate warmth and add a natural element to the case itself. Both doors are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s.
The shape and structure
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
1940's Vintage Swedish Pair of Stools
Located in New York, NY
Charming rustic pair of Swedish Vintage stools from the 1940's. Beautiful sculptured shape on the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson
By Erik Mattsson 1
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish Cabinet designed by Erik Mattson. Beautiful intarsia woodworking creating a scene of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Elm, Mahogany, Oak
Vintage Letter S in Solid Brass, Sweden ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Vintage letter S in solid brass, covered with old paint (red & gold), Sweden ca 1940's.
Wear and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
1940's Swedish Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1948 Swedish solid walnut legs newly re-upholstered in chenille fabric, fully
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Swedish modern sofa with lovely shape, by Carl Malmsten ca -1940's.
Good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Swedish Modern Wilhelm Kage, Surrea vase, 1940's
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
Wilhelm Kåge was a renowned Swedish ceramist, recognized for his major contribution to the art of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Cabinetmaker, sideboard of mahogany and maple. 1940's
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Swedish Cabinetmaker sideboard in mahogany with maple details. Doors with shelves and drawers
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
1940's Vintage Swedish Rug by Aina Kånge
By Aina Kånge
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1940's Swedish rug by Aina Kånge. Beautiful blue, green and brown colored pattern in a greek
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Modern Limed Oak Mirror, Scalloped Frame, Sweden, 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish Modern, c. 1940-50’s, Washed Oak.
H:50 W: 28 D: 2 in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the 1940s, where functionalism was replaced by a freer and more artistic ideal. Swedish Modern
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, Anonymous, Sweden ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
A brass, cord, elm floor lamp, Sweden, ca 1940s.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Surrea from early 1940’s Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg
Located in Forest, BE
worked on int he late 1930’s. The idea behind those pieces is to cut them then reassemble. It creates an
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Orrefors 1940's, Sweden
By Nils Landberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Amazing Swedish chandelier attributed to Nils Landberg for Orrefors, ca 1940's.
The inner glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Letter O in Solid Brass, Sweden ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Vintage letter O in solid brass, covered with old paint (red & gold), Sweden ca 1940's.
Wear and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage Letter R in Solid Brass, Sweden ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Vintage letter R in solid brass, covered with old paint (red & gold), Sweden ca 1940's.
Wear and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage Letter C in Solid Brass, Sweden ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Vintage letter C in solid brass, covered with old paint (red & gold), Sweden ca 1940's.
Wear and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 16.5” H x 19.5” W
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Stools
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 14.5" H
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
seat height: 13.4"
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Sweden, ca 1930-1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Table or wall lamp from most likely Nordiska Kompaniet, NK. Produced in Sweden during ca 1930-1940
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 12.5”
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vanity Mirror, Sweden Ca 1930 - 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian modern pewter vanity mirror with a decorative handle, Sweden ca 1930 - 1940's
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Several small cracks in the veneer
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 23.3“ H x 31.6” Diameter
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage 1940's Swedish Locking China Cabinet by Fran Blomstermala Mobelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1940's Swedish Biedermeier style china cabinet with locking door and adjustable shelves by
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Biedermeier Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 75.75 in W 54.25 in D 20.25 in
Swedish Designer, Small Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.5"H
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
1940s Elm Armchair Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Swedish Armchair from the first half of the 20th century is expertly crafted from rich
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Jacquard, Elm
Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful Swedish Modern easy chairs, made from wood with flowing lines and elegant details
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Börne Augustsson Glass Vases for Åseda, Sweden 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two Scandinavian Modern, Börne Augustsson Swedish midcentury soft form glass vases in an amber
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 28.35 in
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term Swedish Modern was quickly established as a reinterpretation of modernity during the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 36.25
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained birch and pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch, Pine
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
*stains and discoloration throughout
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat Height: 18
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained birch and floral printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic metal wall mirror likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions (inches
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Table Mirror, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Swedish mid century table mirror. Made with a mahogany frame with rounded corners, decorated
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Small Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
seat height 10.5”
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Stools
Materials
Pine
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Charming pair of solid pinewood easy chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
Swedish Modern Pine Stool, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
restraint in décor choices, while still managing to make a space feel cosy.
The Swedish Modern style is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green mohair stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat Height: 17.375
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Swedish Designer, Stool, Shearling, Oak, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige shearling and oak stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 19.5” H x
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Mahogany, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and green velvet stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Swedish Art Deco Stoneware and Silver inlay Vase, 1940's
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) is one of the most well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dramatic oxidation.
Dimensions: 13
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and green velvet stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Reupholstered in brand
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Holds 0.6” diameter candles
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
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Swedish Furniture 1940s For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of Swedish furniture 1940s available for sale. The range of distinct Swedish furniture 1940s — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Swedish furniture 1940s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Swedish furniture 1940s are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many Swedish furniture 1940s are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans Bergström, Otto Schultz and Upsala Ekeby produced popular Swedish furniture 1940s that are worth a look.
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Prices for Swedish furniture 1940s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Swedish furniture 1940s begin at $20 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,289.
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- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The most famous Swedish furniture company is arguably IKEA. Founded in 1943, the company has grown to become one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the world. The brand has more than 450 stores located in more than 60 countries. Shop a range of IKEA furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Danish and Swedish design share many tenets, including an emphasis on simplicity and functionality. Danish furniture generally expresses these ideas through new industrial technologies, while Swedish products are minimalist and stress clean lines.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024The name of the famous Swedish furniture store is IKEA. Ingvar Kamprad launched IKEA in 1943, and originally, it was strictly a mail-order furniture company. IKEA's first store opened in 1948 in Älmhult, Småland. Today, there are more than 450 stores located around the world. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. 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. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.