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Century Furniture Mid-Century Burlwood Side Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture mid-century burlwood side table
The side table measures: 19 wide x 19 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Burl
Century Furniture Mid-Century Lounge Yellow Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Century Furniture lounge chair in original fabric.
Features tufted buttons.
Some vintage wear
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture mid century burlwood and brass lowboy dresser
This lowboy measures: 75 wide x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Armiore Highboy
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture mid century burlwood and brass armoire highboy
This highboy measures: 48 wide
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Very Comfortable Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
White Sloane Dresser by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chelsea Club Sloane Dresser by Century Furniture
Beautiful white chest of drawers in alabaster
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua Nightstands
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua nightstands
Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua nightstands
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chin Hua Dresser Credenza by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Century Chin Hua Dresser Credenza
Sideboard buffet or dresser manufactured by Century Furniture
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lane Furniture Mid-Century Tables
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century end tables by Lane Furniture. Oak wood grain with tile motif drawers.
Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart by Lane Furniture Co.
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Mid-Century Modern serving cart manufactured by Lane Furniture Company in Altavista
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Laminate
Low Slung Lounge Chair by Century Furniture Company
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco Revival low slung lounge chair with cream lacquer frame, brass feet, and upholstered seat and back. The chair is in very good condition, showing only light cosmetic we...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Console Table Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A lovely mid-century lacquer finished console table with smoke glass insert by Lane Furniture. The
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Bench by Meuller Furniture
By Mueller Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage bench features a tufted vinyl upholstery covering the seating surface ensuring comfort. A sturdy chrome cantilevered base provides stability and style. A distinct...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather
Vintage Asian Style Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Tomei Sofa
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Style Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Tomei Sofa
Beautiful vintage Asian
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Green Lacquered Etagere Cabinets by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of green lacquered Etagere cabinets by Century furniture.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern End Tables by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
finished back and dovetailed drawers. This pair of vintage modern side tables make the perfect addition to
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Trio of Vintage Burled Wood Cabinets from Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular trio of Burled Wood Chests from famed Century Furniture. It’s remarkable to find one of
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Oversized Beige Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
comfortable Century Furniture co oversized beige lounge chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
36" high
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Faux-Bamboo Caned Barrel Chairs, 1970s
By Century Furniture
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel chairs. Featuring a handcrafted faux-bamboo wooden
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1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza by Nathan Furniture
By Nathan Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Mid-Century Modern teak credenza designed and manufactured for Natham Furniture in England
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Chin Hua Display Cabinet by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua display cabinet by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
Raymond K. Sobota started
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Burl
Lane Furniture Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza
By Lane Furniture
Located in Morgan, UT
Lane Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza
Lane Furniture, USA, 1970s
Measures
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Bench with Record Storage from Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
interior record storage, and simple modern lines. The interior dividers also have removable shelves for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dresser with Mirror by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stylish Lane Furniture bedroom dresser features midcentury design and nine spacious drawers in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Mirror
Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great pair of barrel chairs in a very cool batik fabric. These chairs are classic lounge chairs with generous proportions and walnut legs with casters.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
H 29.5 in. W 27.5 in. D 30 in.
Mid-Century Modern End Table with Drawer by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern end table by Lane Furniture features hardwood construction, walnut veneer
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Night Stands by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern sculpted night stands by Stanley Furniture.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Century Furniture Hollywood Regency Walnut and Brass King Size Headboard, 1960s
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Hollywood Regency or French Regency style king Size headboard
By Century
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 37 in. W 80 in. D 1.5 in.
Mid-Century Modern Square Walnut End Tables by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of vintage modern end tables features a unique walnut wood grain on top running in
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Daystrom Furniture Co.
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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A great set of Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in very good vintage condition! Please confirm
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Wall Mirror by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Copake Falls, NY
A mid century arched wall mirror made by Stanley Furniture. A wooden frame in oak is richly grained
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Headboard by White Furniture Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern headboard featuring sculpted walnut frame and cane trim. Manufactured by The White
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Nightstands by Bethlehem Furniture, Restored
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Jens Risom style Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut nightstands
By
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 25.88 in. W 24 in. D 18.5 in.
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Drawer Walnut Dresser by Sligh Furniture
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Drawer Walnut dresser by Sligh Furniture Company. The structure and
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Modern Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Chrome Side Table by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern walnut and chrome side table by Lane Furniture. Very nice condition. A few very
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 19.75 in. W 23 in. D 21.75 in.
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak Wood Dining Chair by Sun Furniture
By Sun Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish style teak wood dining chair by Sun Furniture. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 32 in. W 19 in. D 21.5 in.
Dixie Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen Size Headboard
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Furniture Mid-Century Modern walnut queen size headboard.
Good vintage condition.
Measures
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Highboy Dresser by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage modern highboy dresser from Lane furniture features a dark walnut finish with black
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Laminate, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century "Rhythm" Desk by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here is a beautiful example of a hard-to-find walnut desk from Virginia's estimable Lane Furniture
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern End Tables by Baker Furniture Co.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of end tables, made by Baker Furniture Co. in the USA, are just as well-built as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Restored Ten-Drawer Chest by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
fantastic ten-drawer chest by Century Furniture Company, circa 1970. Expertly crafted mahogany case
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in. W 71.5 in. D 19 in.
Globe Furniture Mid-Century Modern Orange Damask Mahogany Quilted 3 Seater Sofa
By Globe Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching mid century 3 seater sofa by Globe Furniture, c.1962. Features a rectangular form
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 27 in. W 80 in. D 34 in.
Pair, Mid-Century Modern Tweed + Teak Lounge Chairs by Westnofa Furniture
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs featuring original nubby tweed upholstery in the most
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Walnut Dresser by Bassett Furniture
By Bassett Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut dresser this beautiful walnut dresser was manufactured by Bassett Furniture. It
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Landstrom Furniture Ivory Lacquered Mid Century Dresser
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Morgan, UT
Furniture, USA, 1950s
Measures: 60 Wide x 19.5 Deep x 32.18 High
Ivory lacquered mid century modern 12
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern End Tables by Baker Furniture Company
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of vintage modern Asian style end tables covered in lacquered grass cloth. Stylish
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Grasscloth, Lacquer
Century Furniture Contrasting Stacked Chest of Drawers from the Milan Series
By Century Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
Century Furniture, circa Mid-1990s.
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1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
H 34.5 in. W 41.75 in. D 21 in.
Mid-Century Walnut Server by Hooker Furniture
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
by Hooker Furniture is sure to be a lasting addition to any home or office. Nine drawers offer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables/Nightstands by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables or Nightstands by Stanley Furniture. Dated 1965
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 10 in. W 26 in. D 26 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 Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.53 in. W 71.26 in. D 28.75 in.
Lane Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Faux Bamboo Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency six-drawer highboy dresser chest
By Lane
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 47 in. W 35 in. D 17.25 in.
Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Frame Rectangular Mirror by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern solid walnut frame rectangular mirror by United Furniture. Item features solid
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
H 34 in. W 50.5 in. D 2 in.
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane End Tables, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or end tables
By Baker Furniture
USA
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
H 22.25 in. W 26 in. D 26 in.
Mid-Century Desk by the Bassett Furniture Co
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A medium walnut toned mid-century desk with a file drawer having a cutout design detail to the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
In the style of Paul McCobb
By Baker
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in. W 110 in. D 41.75 in.
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Corner Cabinet / Dresser by Bassett Furniture Co.
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Corner Dresser / Cabinet by Bassett Furniture Co., circa 1960s. This thoughtful
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 30.5 in. W 46.5 in. D 36.5 in.
Rectangle Rattan Cane Shelf Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Mint!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rectangle Rattan cane shelf glass top Mid-Century Modern coffee table mint!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
H 15 in. W 50 in. D 21 in.
Kindel Furniture Cherrywood & Hand Painted Giltwood Extendable Dining Table
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Kindel furniture cherrywood gold giltwood dining table
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Cherry
H 29.14 in. W 52.37 in. D 42.13 in.
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl, Marked Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass bowl, Baker Furniture Company. Circa 1970's, the large and thick rimmed
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
United Furniture Mid Century Brutalist Nightstand
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture mid century brutalist nightstand
This nightstand measures: 27 wide x 17 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
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Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of vintage furniture mid century modern furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of vintage furniture mid century modern furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of vintage furniture mid century modern furniture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of vintage furniture mid century modern furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of vintage furniture mid century modern furniture at 1stDibs is $2,255, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $5,268,760 for the highest priced.
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.
Questions About Vintage Furniture Mid Century Modern Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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