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Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Modern White Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sheepskin chairs attributed to Arne Norell, Sweden from the mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Ystad Brass Candleholders
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This set of Classic, Mid-Century Modern candleholders in brass were designed by Ivar Alenius Bjork
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Brass
1960s Leopold Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk
By Leopold Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
A Midcentury Modern executive desk with a conference size overhanging. Rand & Leopold Desk Company
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendants with FF Logo Czech Republic, 1970s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendants with FF Logo Czech Republic, 1970s
These elegant brass
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendants with FF Logo Czech Republic, 1970s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendants with FF Logo Czech Republic, 1970s
These elegant brass
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Espresso Set by Franco Pozzi
Located in Weesp, NL
New Old Stock Mid-Century Modern dark brown 9 pcs Espresso set produced by Ceramica Franco Pozzi
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Bookends 1960s Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Danish book ends 1960s set of 2.
Pair of solid hardwood book holders with metal
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Edith Heath Mid-Century Modern Large Ashtray
By Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern ceramic ashtray by Edith Heath
Mid-Century Modern large vintage pottery
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Pottery, Ironstone, Stoneware, Ceramic
Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Michael Andersen
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Berlin, DE
Danish Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Michael Andersen
Gorgeous and very rare ceramic table lamp
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Italian mid-century modern whistles and musical games, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern whistles and musical games, 1960s
Music game set. There are three
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Teak Arni Form Italian Bowl
Located in London, GB
original copper mark and logo.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Klinker Pottery West German Vase 1960s
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Miami, FL
Large Klinker German Mid Century Modern Pottery Vase 1960s. The body of the vase is painted with a
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Teak Italian Arni Form Ice Bucket
Located in London, GB
copper mark and logo.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Leather Floor Lamp by Nicetin, Yugoslavia 1980s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very uncommon Mid Century Modern floor lamp which is done in dark
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1980s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dish or Bowl by Guido Gambone
By Guido Gambone
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
number and the logo of the department store.
Guido Gambone and Marcello Fantoni produced ceramics
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Ceramic
Dunhill Mid-Century Modern Chrome Stylized Sabre Jet Airplane Table Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The lighter is made in the likeness of the F-86
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 3.75 in W 6 in D 6.5 in
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Dining Set - 5 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible mid century modern spun fiberglass dining set by Russell Woodard. Set features 4 chairs
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal
H 10.44 in W 10.25 in D 7.69 in
Italian mid-century modern Chair Carimate by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair Carimate by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Chair mod
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa, Grey Fabric, Collectible
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
embrace the mid-century aestethic after WW2.
Amongst his most famous design, that skillfully merge
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Rosenthal Mid-Century Modern Design Multi-Color Porcelain Bottle Vase, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Mid-Century Modern design Rosenthal multi-color porcelain bottle or vase with Rosenthal Logo
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Porcelain
H 10.63 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Italian mid-century modern chairs 122 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chairs 122 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1960s
Set of four chairs mod
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.34 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Danish mid-century modern square wood dining table with side extensions, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern square wood dining table with side extensions, 1960s
Square wooden dining
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Wood
H 27.17 in W 31.5 in D 31.7 in
Italian mid-century modern round white table lamp by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern round white table lamp by Stilnovo, 1960s
Round base table lamp. The
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern Vase in glazed ceramic by Guido Andlovitz, 1940s
By Guido Andlovitz
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Vase in glazed ceramic by Guido Andlovitz, 1940s
Fantastic and vintage
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Curved Bent Chrome Base Glass Top Coffee Table Bauhaus Chanel
By Knoll, Chanel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Curved Bent Chrome Base Glass Top Coffee Table Bauhaus MINT.
Base is in the
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 37 in D 42 in
Mid-20th Century Modern Scandinavian Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Beirut, LB
with a red-orange interior.
Dansk logo on the bottom side and numbered 810.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Wood, Teak
Italian mid-century modern brown metal wall filing cabinet card holder, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown metal wall filing cabinet card holder, 1960s
Rectangular
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 4.53 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Dining Table in Aluminium, Smoked Glass Top
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milano, IT
Designed in the 1960s by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani, two heavyweights of Italian Mid-Century
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in Dm 47.25 in
Italian mid-century modern wood and parchment highboard Palazzi dell'Arte, 1950s
By Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and parchment highboard Palazzi dell'Arte, 1950s
High sideboard or
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Parchment Paper
H 56.7 in W 90.16 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Set of 4 mid-century modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates dining chairs.
Offered is a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Walnut
H 46.5 in W 18.5 in D 27 in
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden white plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Rectangular wooden
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 20.08 in W 21.07 in D 21.26 in
Italian mid-century modern graphic Ceat advertising sign, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern red graphic Ceat advertising sign, 1950s
Rectangular aluminum sign or
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel telephone bench by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of a limed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 34.5 in D 17 in
Two 1980s Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Wall Sconces by Lumi Milano
By Lumi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
timeless appeal of mid-century modern style and make a stunning addition to any interior space seeking a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
Swiss mid-century modern white laminate and metal coffee table by Vitra, 1960s
By Vitra
Located in MIlano, IT
Swiss mid-century modern white laminate and metal coffee table by Vitra, 1960s
Round coffee table
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal
H 26.19 in Dm 27.56 in
Italian mid-century modern ceramic table lamp by Ceramica del Ferlaro, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern ceramic table lamp by Ceramica del Ferlaro, 1960s
Round base table lamp
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Stilnovo, Mid-Century Modern Red Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
modern-era prestigious and curated households.
All the wiring and electric elements are in original
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Brass, Metal
German Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by OCA Kronach Kunst Bavaria 1950s
By Oca
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern German ceramic vase by Oca Kronach in Bavaria. With a design that
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Four Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner PP 203 Oak and Wenge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
the pp201/pp203, Wegner also designed the PP logo and encouraged PP Møbler to initiate their own line
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Leather, Oak, Wood
Fendi Umbrella with Gold Logo
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, design works well unisex - full sized with case - sleek handle flattened and with brass band "F" Logo
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Fabric, Resin, Wood
Rare Belgian Mid-Century Modern Fireside Lounge Chair by Marcel Baugniet
By Marcel Louis Baugniet
Located in New York, NY
Rare Belgian Mid-Century Modern 1940s Lounge Chair / fireside chair,/ armchair / club chair by the
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1940s Belgian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Upholstery, Rope, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Eclissi Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1967
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Eclissi lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1967
Eclissi lamp in red
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red and Gold Ice Bucket by Luxium, France, 1970s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
in France," attesting to its origin and quality. The distinctive Luxium logo is elegantly stamped on
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Modern German Glazed and Painted Porcelain Frog by Nymphenburg
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century modern german glazed and painted porcelain frog sitting on a rock by manufacturer
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Mid-20th Century German Jugendstil Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
H 2 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Model 8 by Ingelise Koefoed for Fog & Morup
By Ingelise Kofoed, Fog & Mørup
Located in Berlin, DE
number.
There is also the logo for Aluminia or Royal Copenhagen with the 3 Waves, and the painters
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Ceramic
H 42.52 in Dm 16.54 in
Spain Mid-Century Modern Joan Casas I Ortinez for Indecasa 4 Dining Chairs Set
By Joan Casas Y Ortinez, Indecasa
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning and classic Mid-Century Modern set of four Joan Casas I Ortinez for Indecasa stacking
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.75 in W 20 in D 19.75 in
English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s
By His Masters Voice
Located in MIlano, IT
English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s
Rectangular case
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 10.04 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Esperia Italy 1960s
By Adalberto Dal Lago
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The Mid-Century Modern floor lamp by Adalberto Dal Lago for Esperia was made in Italy in the 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Chrome
1960’s Mid Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom Nightstands or End Tables
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom nightstands, end tables, or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 29.25 in W 20.25 in D 17.25 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Ashtrays by Edith Heath Set of 2
By Edith Heath
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large set of 2 vintage Mid-Century Modern white Ceramic ashtrays by Edith Heath
Mid-Century-Modern
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
Koret Mid-Century Modern Black Patent Leather and Brass Handbag or Shoulder Bag
By Koret
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
that can be adjusted so that it can also be used as a shoulder bag. Marked with Koret logo on the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 9 in D 3 in
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chiavari Chairs, Blond Walnut with New Upholstery
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and robust set of four Mid-Century modern dining Chiavari chairs, in blond walnut with new
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Walnut
H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dark Wood Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
logo printed on the bottom and new lining fabric, Denmark 1960s
Please note that the chairs are
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Table Lamp Brass Brown Suede Paolo Gucci 1960s Italy
By Formitalia, Paolo Gucci
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage table lamp from brass and brown suede and plastic with a new handmade
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Brass
H 25.99 in W 18.31 in D 12.6 in
Bijan Studio on Top of the World Bronze Alabaster Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Bijan
Located in Miami, FL
makers logo on the Alabaster Stone base, dated circa 1980.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Enamel
H 16.25 in W 11 in D 8 in
Mid Century Modern Large Krenit Bowl by Herbert Krenchel / Torben Ørskov Denmark
By Orskov and Co, Herbert Krenchel
Located in Miami, FL
A Krenit Mid Century Danish Modern large salad bowl in Tomato Red by Herbert Krenchel (1922-2014
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Metal, Enamel
German mid-century modern round ceramic teapot warmer by Arzberg, 1960s
By Arzberg
Located in MIlano, IT
German mid-century modern Round ceramic teapot warmer by Arzberg, 1960s
Round base teapot warmer in
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1960s Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 or 3107 Chairs by Fritz Hansen Mid Century Modern 1964
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
eight "Series Seven" Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen dining chairs would work great in a Mid-Century
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
H 30.6 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage mid century modern logo you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every vintage mid century modern logo was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage mid century modern logo — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage mid century modern logo is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage mid century modern logo over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Isamu Noguchi and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Mid Century Modern Logo?
The average selling price for a vintage mid century modern logo at 1stDibs is $1,618, while they’re typically $38 on the low end and $120,000 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.
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