$2,400
H 39.5 in W 16 in D 18 in
Four Willy Rizzo Style Black Leather Tubular Cidue Barstools Mid-Century Modern
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Willy Rizzo and manufactured by Cidue. Italian made is the late 1970s or early 1980s, high quality
Steel
Willy Rizzo Inspired Counter Stool
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom counter and bar stool in the manner of Willy Rizzo with upholstered leather
Leather
$13,800
H 78.75 in W 63 in D 24.02 in
Stunning Cocktail Bar Cabinet with Stool in The Style of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizzo. The set includes a counter element and illuminated
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
$19,500
H 45.67 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Hollywood Regency Dry Bar with Two Stools and Mirrored Shelf, Italy, 1980s
By Maison Jansen, Willy Rizzo
Located in Beograd, RS
counter, two bar stools and the mirrored shelf for bottles and glasses. This high quality set is done in
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern American Decorative Brass or Chrome Furry Stools Pair
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Miami, FL
Metal chrome and brass frame construction . New Foam upholstered in a furry fabric seat cushion .
Sold
H 28.35 in Dm 11.03 in L 28.35 in
Bar Stools Black Aluminum Silver Laminated Italian Design, 1970 Minimal Rational
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
8 bar stools black aluminum silver laminated Italian design 1970 minimal rational.
Aluminum
Willy Rizzo Three Piece Bar Set with Counter Stool
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Chicago, IL
Willy Rizzo Three-Piece Bar Set with Counter Stool, 1970s Italy: Features suede and chrome bar set
Brass, Chrome
Willy Rizzo Bar with Counter and Stools, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Greding, DE
Large kidney-shaped bar with backlit shelf and two bar stools. The chromed elements are interrupted
Metal
Bar set with 2 stools by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
. There is a carpeted floor. Height-adjustable stool. Stools dimensions: H 76 cm H max: 91 cm Dia: 40 cm
Metal, Brass
Bar set with 2 stools by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
. There is a carpeted floor. Height-adjustable stool. Stools dimensions: H 66 cm Dia: 35 cm Shelf
Metal, Brass
Bar set with 2 stools by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
a shelf. There is a carpeted floor. 2 Stools in leather and metal Stools dimensions: H 66 cm Dia: 35
Metal, Brass
Bar set with 2 stools attributed to Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
shelf. The floor is carpeted. Dimensions of stools: H 66 cm Dia: 36 cm Dimensions of shelf: H: 193 cm W
Metal
Bar set with 2 stools attributed to Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
and 2 stools. There is a carpeted floor. Stools dimensions: H 65 cm Dia: 35 cm Shelf dimensions: H
Metal, Brass
Bar set with 2 stools attributed to Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
stools. Dimensions of stools: H 82 cm W: 35 cm D: 36 cm Seat height: 62 cm Shelf dimensions: H: 194 cm W
Metal, Brass
Bar set with 2 stools attributed to Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
a shelf. The floor is carpeted. Dimensions of stools: H 82 cm W: 38 cm D: 38 cm Seat height: 63 cm
Metal
Bar set with 2 stools in the style of Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Italian bat set in the style of Willy Rizzo includes a cabinet with 3 illuminated shelves in black
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 75.6 in W 55.12 in D 70.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Suede Bar by Willy Rizzo with 2 Stools , Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Suede Bar by Willy Rizzo with 2 Stools , Italy, 1970s Traces of age and use
Metal
Sold
H 75.6 in W 55.12 in D 70.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Suede Bar by Willy Rizzo with 2 Stools , Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Suede Bar by Willy Rizzo with 2 Stools , Italy, 1970s Dimensions D: 180 cm
Chrome
Bar set with 2 stools in the style to Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
. There is a carpeted floor. Height-adjustable stool. Stools dimensions: H 66 cm Dia: 35 cm Shelf
Metal, Brass
Bar set with 2 stools in the style of Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
. There is a carpeted floor. Height-adjustable stool. Stools dimensions: H 66 cm Dia: 35 cm Shelf
Metal
Sold
H 75.99 in W 58.27 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Suede Bar by Willy Rizzo with One Stool, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Suede Bar by Willy Rizzo with One Stool - Italy 1970s Measures: Width
Metal
Bar set with 2 stools in the style of Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
. There is a carpeted floor. Stools dimensions: H 66 cm Dia: 35 cm Shelf dimensions: H: 193 cm W: 148 cm
Metal, Brass
Bar set with 2 stools in the style of Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
. There is a carpeted floor. Stools dimensions: H 66 cm Dia: 35 cm Shelf dimensions: H: 193 cm W: 148 cm
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 75.99 in W 47.25 in L 75.99 in
Dry Bar and Illuminated Storage of Willy Rizzo with Two Stool, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Illuminated bar and warehouse in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, early 1970s. The set includes a
Steel
Sold
H 75.99 in W 47.25 in L 75.99 in
Dry Bar and Illuminated Storage of Willy Rizzo with Three Stool, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Illuminated bar and warehouse in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, early 1970s. The set includes a
Steel
Sold
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet with 2 Bar Stools in the Style of Willy Rizzo 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, FR
Rare bar with two incorporated and removable stools, in the style of Willy Rizzo, (not sure to be
Wood
Sold
H 81.89 in W 56.7 in L 81.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Suede Bar Willy Rizzo Style with 3 Stool, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Suede Bar Willy Rizzo style with 3 stool, Italy, 1970s.
Metal
Adrian Pearsall Tufted Velvet Wave Chaise Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set of Charles Hollis Jones lucite bar stools, a Willy Rizzo steel and black glass coffee table and a
Velvet
Willy Rizzo Bar with Counter and Stools, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Greding, DE
Large kidney-shaped bar with rear shelf and two bar stools. The chromed elements are interrupted by
Chrome
Bar set with 2 stools by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bruxelles, BE
. There is a carpeted floor. Height-adjustable stool. Stools dimensions: H 66 cm Dia: 40 cm Shelf
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Coffee Table or Stool in Tortoiseshell Lucite, Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
stunning piece was designed in the style of Willy Rizzo in Italy during the 1970s. This unique piece
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1970s Italian Dry Bar Set with Two Stools Attributed to Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic 1970s Italian bar set attributed to Willy Rizzo is a true statement piece that instantly
Suede, Velvet
Sold
H 77.56 in W 72.84 in D 11.23 in
Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet and Bar Stools in the Style of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizzo. The set includes a counter element and illuminated cabinet, with
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 75.99 in W 47.25 in D 59.06 in
Dry Bar and Illuminated Storage of Willy Rizzo with Two Stool, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Illuminated bar and warehouse in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, early 1970s. The set includes a
Steel
Pair of Midcentury Italian Stools in Walnut and Velvet, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury round walnut wood poufs. These fantastic items in the style of Willy
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Velvet
Faux Suede and Tinted Glass Bar with Two Stools Ca. 1970’s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
lot includes its two original stools, executed in faux suede and bright chrome. The set is in very
Chrome
Sold
H 75.99 in W 54.73 in D 9.85 in
Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet and Bar Stools in the Style of Willy RizzoSi
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Napoli, NA
cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizzo. The set includes a counter element and cabinet, with chrome and
Steel
Sold
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Dry Bar Counter with 3 Stools in Black Lacquer and Brass, France, 1980s
By Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Exceptional and very high quality bar counter with three rotatable bar stools from France, 1980s
Brass
$10,158 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, Anfibio Foldable Sofa Blue Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Production year 1970. Its history is full of important events and participations. A piece considered a “Classic”...
Wool, Cotton, Fabric
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
French Caned King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring an ebonized, carved oak frame and an iconic Bonnet-style headboard, this bed radiates sophistication and elegance. The natural cane is meticulously woven on both sides of ...
Cane, Wood
$11,710 / item
H 32.68 in W 90.56 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$13,551Sale Price|20% Off
H 83.86 in W 53.94 in D 53.94 in
Italian Mid-Century Chinoiserie Cocktail Bar Set Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Striking Italian Design Chinoiserie painted wood Cocktail bar set . The cocktail bar includes a counter element and illuminated cabinet, with burl birch wood sides and brass detail...
Wood
$3,508 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 B32 'Cesca' Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 beautiful B32 chairs designed by the famous architect and designer Marcel Breuer. These are the original chairs, made by Gavina in the 80s and reupholstered in a beautiful...
Metal
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...
Stone, Malachite
$2,903 / set
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Hi-Glob Philippe Starck Bar Stools for Kartell, Italy, 1993
By Philippe Starck
Located in Weesp, NL
Philippe Starck six Hi-Glob stackable barstools for Kartell Italy 1993 in good condition. These counter or bar stools will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of...
Iron
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 79 in D 42 in
F&T Salotti Space Age Italian Velvet and Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian sofa by F&T Salotti. Overstuffed space age silhouette. Original chocolate brown ruched velvet and brushed steel panel. One sofa and two chairs available, all so...
Stainless Steel
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
$12,900 / item
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 30.71 in
Contemporary Bench in Tropical Hardwood and Cord by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary tropical bench made in freijó or "Brazilian 'walnut" hardwood and natural ramie cord. The rope which draws the arms and the backrest of the bench acts also as a suppo...
Upholstery, Cord, Wood, Hardwood
$17,500 / item
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Polished Brass "33 Step" Bar Chair/Stool by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...
Brass
$13,995 / item
H 44.5 in Dm 58 in
Italian Modern 24-Light Brass and Lavender Periwinkle Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom made rectangular chandelier of exclusive fine geometric design with a Sputnik inspiration, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The brass structure is decorated with 24...
Brass
$17,372 / set
H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Vintage 1960's cognac colour Leather Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
These are the rarest tallest stools by Charlotte Perriand available! Sought after six leather Charlotte Perriand stools for Les Arcs, 1960. Six Charlotte Perriand stools from Franc...
Metal
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.