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Mid Century 1970s Russel Woodard Fiberglass Table and Armchairs Patio Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Miami, FL
Russel Woodard was an American designer renowned for his mid-century modern outdoor furniture
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
H 32 in W 23 in D 24 in
Mid Century 1970s Russel Woodard Fiberglass Table and Chairs Patio Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Russel Woodard (1919–) was an American designer renowned for his mid-century modern outdoor
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1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Outdoor Table by Emu, 1960s
By EMU Furniture
Located in MIlano, IT
Perforated metal outdoor table by Emu, 1960s
Outdoor table in perforated metal painted in white
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Sculptura Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern woodard sculptural arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Mesh Iron Bench
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Offered here is a seldom seen, vintage outdoor bench / settee by Russell Woodard Sculpture It has a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Round Dining Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-century outdoor iron woodard round dining table
Offered is a mid-century outdoor iron woodard
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Metal
4 Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Dining Chairs Outdoor Indoor
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern russell woodard sculptura dining chairs outdoor indoor.
If you are in
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28.25 in W 28.28 in D 24 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Stackable Outdoor Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of four outdoor Mid-Century Modern armchairs.
Striking Italian design from the 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Steel
MCM Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
MCM Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture -A set
(1) 2 Person Loveseat Settee
(2) Arm Chairs
(4
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Satellite Lounge Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern woodard sculptura satellite lounge chairs.
Offered is a set of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 19.25 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chair by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous and hard to find. Wonderful design, Great color, surface and patina., Classic Modernist, 4 different angles for the back support. Extremely comfortable. Perfect addition to ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Woodard Sculptura Octagonal Low Profile Dining Table
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century outdoor iron woodard sculptura octagonal dining table
Offered is a mid-century outdoor
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Iron Outdoor/Patio Chaise Lounge with Teal Cord
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White steel outdoor / patio chaise lounge, produced in 1960 by the Woodard Furniture Company. This
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Mesh Iron Bench
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Russell woodard sculptura outdoor wrought iron bench
Offered is a vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Classic White Iron Outdoor Bench, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Classic white iron outdoor bench, 1960s
Medium-sized outdoor bench with
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern McIntosh Teak Sideboards
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern McIntosh Teak Sideboards
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Outdoor/Patio Coffee/Side Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Outdoor/Patio Coffee/Side Table
Offered is a mid-century
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Hooker Walnut Roll Top Secretary
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Hooker Walnut Roll Top Secretary
Above average vintage condition and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Painted Spun Fiberglass Indoor or Outdoor Bar
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern black painted spun fiberglass indoor or outdoor bar with a solid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
H 42.25 in W 46 in D 23 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Wrought Iron Ottoman/Stool
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard sculptura outdoor wrought iron ottoman/stool
Offered is a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 16 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Red Gondola Sofa by Carter Manufacturing
By Carter Furniture 1
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Red Gondola Sofa by Carter Manufacturing. Above average vintage condition and
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Mesh Iron Lounge Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Russell woodard sculptura outdoor wrought iron bench
Offered is a vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 27 in W 30.5 in D 28 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Credenza by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Credenza by McIntosh
Above average vintage condition and
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1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Founders
Above average vintage condition and structurally
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Post Modern Outdoor Patio Dining Table Fiberglass White
By Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury post Modern Design rectangular rounded corners white fiberglass dining table. white
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Modern English Modern Teak Credenza by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern English Modern Teak Credenza by McIntosh
Above average vintage condition and
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20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Iron with Textured Glass Outdoor Cocktail Table
By John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Excellent vintage midcentury iron with textured glass top outdoor cocktail table by John Salterini
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Willett Solid Cherry Coffee Table
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Willett Solid Cherry Coffee Table
Above average vintage condition and
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Chairs C
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Orange and White Outdoor Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century orange and white outdoor lounge chairs, Italy, 1970s.
This rare outdoor furniture
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 28.51 in W 28.76 in D 28.51 in
Mid Century Modern Outdoor Lounge Chair in Rattan Wicker, Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair in Rattan wicker, Italy 1950s.
Beautiful Italian mid-century
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
H 39.38 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Orange and White Outdoor Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-century orange and white outdoor lounge chairs, Italy, 1970s.
This rare outdoor furniture set
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 28.51 in W 28.76 in D 28.51 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Painted Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, outdoor, patio, garden chairs feature painted, wrought iron grid frames
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Cabinet
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Cabinet
Attributed to McIntosh. Above average vintage
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20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Patio Sofa Set by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, 3 piece, patio seating set by Lee L Woodard Sons features two, painted wrought
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Chairs B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid Century Modern Olympia Lunar 1 Indoor/Outdoor Globe Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Olympia Lunar 1 Indoor/Outdoor Globe Lamp
Vintage MCM fun and funky
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brown Jordan Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Brown Jordan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four of Mid-Century Modern outdoor patio dining armchairs by Brown Jordan. White tubular
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Dining Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 original Sculptura chairs, 2 arm, 2 side in white paint. Molded mesh which conforms to the body. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear and lots of coatin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by McIntosh
Above average vintage condition and structurally
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20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century English Modern G Plan Teak Hutch
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century English Modern G Plan Teak Hutch
Above average vintage condition and structurally
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Cast Hardstone Indoor/Outdoor Cocktail Table w/Fossils 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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A Mid Century
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
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Cast Stone, Concrete
H 14.75 in W 66 in D 40.25 in
Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956
By Ico Parisi, Bonacina
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956
Designed in 1956 by Ico
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Straw, Cane, Rattan
H 28.35 in W 13.39 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Sideboard by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Teak Sideboard by McIntosh
Above average vintage condition and structurally
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Iron Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand crafted iron outdoor chaise lounge reclining chair, 5 positions. Has a sunbrella
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 28.75 in D 73.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chair by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and hard to find. Restored by sand blasting and powder coated. New pad, glides and rubber tires. 4 different angles for the back support. Small section of the bed has a repa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Danish Mid Century Outdoor Set By Daneline
By Daneline, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very attractive Danish outdoor/garden set by Daneline Furniture. Consisting of a dining table and
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Painted Wood Outdoor Seating Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade, mid-century, wooden, outdoor bench and lounge chair set with over-sized, circular
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Cocktail Table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare cocktail table design by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini with a built in magazine rack basket. Two glass shelves. In excellent vintage condition with minimal...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 16.5 in W 41.25 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture Salterini Woodard
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage wrought iron outdoor patio furniture Salterini Woodard
This 5 Piece Salterini Dining Set
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Salterini “Radar” Outdoor Dining Set
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Mid Century five piece set by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini .Four classic “Radar
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Chairs by Bissman
By Bissman Furniture Company
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Chairs by Bissman
Above average vintage condition and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Patio Samsonite Flat Tube Steel Ottoman End Table
By Samsonite
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern ottoman or table made by Samsonite in the 1960s. Features a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 15 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Woodard curve back Mid-Century Modern outdoor dining chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by McIntosh
Above average vintage condition and
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20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by McIntosh
Average vintage condition and structurally
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1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak English Sideboard by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Teak English Sideboard by McIntosh
Above average vintage condition and
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture
Materials
Teak
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of vintage mid century modern outdoor furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of vintage mid century modern outdoor furniture — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of vintage mid century modern outdoor furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Russell Woodard, John Salterini and Willy Guhl each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of vintage mid century modern outdoor furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture?
Prices for a piece of vintage mid century modern outdoor furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $48 and can go as high as $68,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,998.
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 Mid Century Modern Outdoor 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture 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.
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