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1950s Living Room Set , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- The chairs and sofa are in good/very good original condition
- The upholstery has bee replaced few years ago and its in good/very good condition
- can be used immediately
-The cha...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric
Very Rare Living Room Set by Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk, 1950's
By Elsrijk, Rudolf Wolf
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful living room set was designed by Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk in the 1950's. Rudolf Wolf
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Metal
‘Romantica’ Living Room Set by Piero Ranzani for Elam in Walnut, Italy, 1950's
By Elam, Piero Ranzani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
‘Romantica’ Living room set by Piero Ranzani for Elam in dark Wood and Walnut, Italy, 1950’s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 77.17 in D 31.5 in
Living Room Sets Elegant Shape and Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Living room sets elegant shape and design 1950s, feet in spiked wood, new cloth, black and white
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Living Room Set Pallas by Svante Skogh for Asko
By Svante Skogh, Asko
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
a Swedish designer who flourished in the 1950s and 1960s. At that time, he worked with many
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
1950s Living Room Set in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly upholstered.
Wooden parts have been refurbished.
The dimensions of the sofa: Height 76cm, seat height 46cm, width 153cm, depth 69cm.
The dimensions of the chair: Height 76cm...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Living Room Sets Midcentury Design Cherry Wood Minimal Made in Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Living Room Sets midcentury Design Cherry Wood Minimal Mad in Italy 1950s
Sofa height cm.84
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Modernist living room set in the manner of Gerrit Rietveld, Netherlands 1950s
By Metz & Co., Gerrit Rietveld, Walter Gropius, De Stijl
Located in ECHT, NL
Handcrafted living room or patio set. It is made in the style of Gerrit Rietveld and is clearly
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Pine
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
Theatrical "Egyptian" Living-Room Set, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and extravagant living-room set comprised of a settee, two armchairs and a table, of
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
1950s Vintage Living Room Set, in the Style of Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A beautiful and unique mustard-colored Gio Ponti style living room set from the 1950s. Original
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39.38 in W 77.56 in D 31.5 in
Living Room Set by Spruij Holland, 1954, Set of 3
By Sprij Meubelen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful lounge set by Sprij / Spruij Holland, 1950s. Stunning Curved sofa and lounge chair. Black
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Pine
Living Room Set by Florence Knoll, USA, 1960
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning living room set from the “Parallel Bar” series, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Metal
Restored "Double Horseshoe" Rattan Sofa, Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Ritts was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Boucle Fabric Armchairs by Julia Gaubek - 1950's
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful armchair newly upholstered in off-white bouclé fabric, designed by Julia Gaubek, a Polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at t...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Ivory Original Fabric Living Room Set of 3 Pieces by Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
upholstery, you will appreciate even more the already wonderful design of this living room set.
Armchairs
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Brass
H 35.04 in W 54.73 in D 32.68 in
Stendig Living Room, Sofa, Pair of Cube Chairs, New Boucle, Switzerland, Labeled
By Charles Stendig, Stendig Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare Mid Century Modern living room ret in pristine condition. Sofa and pair of Cube Chairs by
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 87 in D 33 in
Massimo & Lella Vignelli Black Saratoga Living Room Set by Poltronova 1960s
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Saratoga living room set composed by a three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, two armchairs and a low
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Restored Very Rare Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Living Room Set
By Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "S-arm" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair with matching three
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan Single Strand Half Moon Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Single-strand half moon living room set featuring a pair of half moon chairs, a matching settee, a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Rattan
H 31 in W 47 in D 35.5 in
Restored Arch Arm Rattan Loung Chair & Sofa Living Room Set w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1950s living room set featuring a two-strand, three-seat sofa featuring the “Arch
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Rattan
Restored 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair and a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Rattan
H 33 in W 77 in D 36 in
Ficks Reed Restored Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Living Room Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "S-arm" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair with matching the three
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Rattan
H 33 in W 73 in D 36 in
1950s Dining Room Set by Jitona, Czechoslovakia
By Jitona
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- Chairs have been newly upholstered
- Table in oak finish
- Chairs made of stained beech wood
- Chairs dimensions : Height 86cm, S...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Restored Square Pretzel Rattan Corner Sofa, Coffee & Side Table Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century restored rattan living room set featuring a 4-piece sectional corner sofa with square
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1950s Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
H 28 in W 127 in D 43 in
Mid-Century Australian Modern Teak Sofa & Armchairs by Parker Furniture, 1950s
By Parker Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Parker Furniture in 1956. Parker has a legacy of creating some of the finest Mid-Century furniture. These
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1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.53 in W 71.26 in D 28.75 in
1950's French Rattan Chair and Table with Magazine Rack Set Raoul Guys
Located in Paris, FR
structure and rattan are in entirely restored condition with new rattan.
France. 1950's.
We are an
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 25.79 in D 21.07 in
Italian Mid-Century Black and Green Color Dining Chairs, Set of Six, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
color microfibre fabric. This set, designed in 1950, is an excellent example of Italian design of the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Walnut
H 35.04 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Maurice Mourra Mid-Century Sofa Set
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Cathedral City, CA
An exuberant Midcentury sofa set by Maurice Mourra, reminiscent of the jet age Jetsons style. Newly recovered in red velvet and a light brown flokati fur. This set is accented with b...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Studio Craft Chairs Irving Sabo
By Irving Sabo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare pair of chairs
only a few of these were made and or have survived
handcrafted sculpted walnut with cord
original vintage condition with minor wear and patina
one chair has a cr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Wood
Set of Italian Mid-century Rattan Bowl Chair with side table and magazine rack
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of Italian Mid-century Rattan Bowl Chair with side table and magazine rack
This set of rattan
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Artifort Theo Ruth Livingroom Set, Netherlands 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Voorburg, NL
consists of a sofa and two chairs. Super comfortable sit and a beauty in the room.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Huge Sofa Set by Norman Bel Geddes, 1950s, USA
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Extremely rare huge sofa set by Norman Bel Geddes from the 1950s.
We have the set from the
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Restored Mid Century Lattice Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare restored Chinoiserie lattice rattan living room with two lounge chairs and a 3-seat sofa by
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1950s Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Sleek Super-Chic 1940s-1950s Moderne Bamboo Sunroom Four Piece Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This set of bamboo furniture epitomizes the Machine Age with its low-slung streamlined look. No frills or embellishments interfere with its pared-down simplicity. The effect is heigh...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Bamboo
Set of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Swivel Chairs by Carl Straub
By Carl Straub
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of leather lounge armchair was created by Carl Straub during the 1950s. This swivel
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 28.75 in D 25.6 in
Set of 6 fine Hans J. Wegner W2 Chairs C.M.Madsen 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
. Madsen Denmark in 1950s. With beautiful patina and in original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Leather, Teak
1950s Sofa and Armchairs in Art Deco Style
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
.
Upholstered in green velvet (recommended replacement).
Made in Denmark in 20th century.
Seat and back with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Dining Chairs from UDC, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
carry a label with the manufacturer's initials and the model number. Italy 1950.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Chestnut
1950s, Vintage Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection
By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Oriental Lounge Armchairs designed by Michael Taylor from the Far East Side Collection for Baker Furniture with brass accents, low sleek form, and wonderful carvings. Baker label to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Walnut
Rare Roland Rainer Leather Chrome Sofaset, Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
By Roland Rainer, Wilkhahn
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wilkhahn in the 1950s. The leather cushions rest loosely on the leather couch and on the leather armchairs
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Steel
Furniture Mahogany Veneer Brass Glass Foam Padding and Fabric, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Furniture for living area; unique piece, privately commissionated, composed of a wainscouting with
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Brass
H 131.11 in W 181.11 in D 66.93 in
Heart Model Chairs Attributed to René-Jean Caillette, France, 1950s, Set of 6
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 “heart” model chairs by René-Jean Caillette, france dating from the 1950s. Rare series
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs and Coffee Table by Anonima Castelli Italy 1950s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
original leatherette.
Made in Italy in the 1950s.
Excellent vintage condition. All items have a label
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Metal
1950s wing back arm chair & ottoman extremely comfy solid make beech exc condit
Located in Kumhausen, DE
extremely comfortable
Western German
1950s
wing back arm chair + footstool
in very good A
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Located in Kumhausen, DE
1900 ~~ + 20 May 1980
Since the beginning of the 15th century, the Nothelfer family of
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Stylized, Round Table with Upholstered Chairs
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this set of living room furniture, composed of a round table and four chairs.
This
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Two Danish Adjustable Wingback Lounge Chairs in Teak by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Bovenkamp, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of two wingback lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1954. The chairs are reclinable and it can be adjusted in three positions, as seen in the pictures. The chairs have b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 39.38 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Midcentury Modern Easy Chair by Olav Haug Norway 1960s
By Olav Haug
Located in Bergen, NO
Scandinavian easy chair; model 46 designed by Olav Haug and produced at Elverum Møbel - og Trevarefabrikk, Norway
The chair is reupholstered in woolen fabric from Gudbrandsdalens Uld...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Teak, Fabric
2x 'Boomerang' H. Mitzlaff, E. Schmidt for Soloform, bouclé lounge chairs, 1953
By Soloform, Hans Mitzlaff & Albrecht Lange
Located in The Hague, NL
Hans Mitzlaff for Eugen Schmidt Soloform, two armchairs / lounge chairs, 'Boomerang' model, wood, fabric, designed in 1953, Germany. A pair of wooden armchairs with black lacquered f...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 29.14 in
Sofa and Armchair “Divina” Designed by Arne Norell, for Norell Möbler, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa and armchair “Divina” designed by Arne Norell, for Norell Möbler,
Sweden. 1950s.
Lacquered
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
4 Pc. Suite Mel Simlow Furniture 2 Sofas 1 Lounge Chair 1 Table
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
purchase a complete set, in ready to use condition. Classic Mid Century architectural lines, low slung
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vivai del sud club chair Hollywood Regency style
By Vivai del Sud
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
:
1950-70s
Product Rarity:
5/5 Gem
Scale from 1 to 5 (numbers can occur in between)
1 = MANY available
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Foam
Three-Seat Salon Set by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Consisting of a three-seat sofa and pair of arm chairs,
all in very fine original condition, the whole wrapped in braided raffia over an oak frame.
Chairs: 34.75H x 28W x 34.75D - S...
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Raffia, Oak
Luigi Pellegrin for MIM Roma Modular Sofa in Red Velvet
By Luigi Pellegrin, MIM Roma
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Pellegrin for MIM Roma, modular sofa, velvet, metal, polyester, Italy, 1950s.
This versatile
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Metal
'Hunting' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Solid Oak
By Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs with ottomans, oak, fabric, Germany, 1950s
Modest set of two lounge chairs
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Oak
First Edition P32 Lounge Set by Borsani, Early Triangulated Form Wire Base, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
room".
Dimensions:
Lounge chairs:-
84 cm wide x 75 cm deep x 80 cm high, seating height 40 cm
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.5 in W 33.08 in D 29.53 in
3 piece John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection Bamboo Rattan Suite
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in South Charleston, WV
minor marks but almost none. Wood Lips surround the tiles. See video.
These would suit a living room
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Ceramic
H 25.5 in W 48 in D 35 in
6 piece suite John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection Bamboo Rattan
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in South Charleston, WV
. Wood Lips surround the tiles. See video.
These would suit a living room, sunroom or covered patio.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 30 in W 76 in D 40 in
Restored Rattan Three-Strand Full Pretzel Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand full pretzel arm living room set featuring a 3-seat sectional sofa, a settee, lounge
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1950s Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Rattan
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen set of corner sofas model FD451
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Braga, Braga
Modular living room set designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. It
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Teak
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Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage 1950s mid century living room for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every vintage 1950s mid century living room was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage 1950s mid century living room, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage 1950s mid century living room made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made vintage 1950s mid century living room has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Edward Wormley and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage 1950s Mid Century Living Room?
Prices for a vintage 1950s mid century living room can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $5,268,760, while the average can fetch as much as $2,584.
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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Grandessa Chair
2 Seats Bench Scandinavian
UMS Pastoe On Sale
Red Maralunga
Dior Slides Beige
Olsen 161
Magnus Olesen On Sale
Iroko Bed
Hans Olsen 161
Kurt Thut Chair
Kurt Olsen Easy Chair
Red Velvet Living Room Sets
Bamboo Sunroom Set
Bruno Rey Dining Chairs Vintage
Carlo Scarpa Doge
Ercol Vintage Lounge Chair
Ficks Reed Outdoor
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