About Modern Era - Vintage Design
Vintage designer furniture and accessories store based in Bern, Switzerland. Specializing in Mid Century Modern, Scandinavian Design, Bauhaus & Space Age in addition to contemporary designs. Established in 2011 and owned and run by a husband & wife team.
Modern Era - Vintage Design
Established in 20111stDibs seller since 2023
Featured Pieces
1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk. Lockable drawers with original key. Three pull out drawers located on the seating side. Three book / decor shelves on the open sid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
1960's Roll fronted industrial oak storage cabinet
Located in Bern, CH
Roll fronted industrial oak storage cabinet with nineteen height adjustable internal pull out filing shelves. Lockable on each side with individual keys. Beautiful workmanship. Perfe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Dietiker & Co. Model 1901 FS Folding Chairs by Hans Eichenberger, 1966
By Dietiker, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of Model 1901 FS Folding Chairs in beech wood designed by Hans Eichenberger, 1966. Produced by Dietiker & Co. AG, Switzerland
Designer: Hans Eichenberger, 1966.
Producer: Dieti...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
1970's Gastone Rinaldi Chair - RIMA Italy
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Bern, CH
1970’s Gastone Rinaldi high backed dining chair. Produced by Rima, Italy. Black powder coated metal construction.
Design: Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1970-1979
Produced: Rima, Italy, 19...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970's Ammonite and Orthoceras Fossil Lounge Table
Located in Bern, CH
Incredible 1970’s Fossil Lounge Table. Solid natural stone tabletop, sat on a polished aluminium base. The heavy natural stone tabletop is absolutely unique, with a cross-section of ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Granite, Metal
Vintage 'Heidi's' Light Reclamation Shopfront Sign
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Light Reclamation shopfront sign ‘Heidi’s’. Pale red acrylic front with a metal casing. Mounted on a steel rod with wall hanging hooks attached. Needs rewiring as currently n...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Industrial Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Belmag Industrial / Factory Ceiling Lamp, Switzerland, 1960's
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Belmag Metal Industrial Factory Ceiling Lamp. Consisting of 4 metal plate rings with hang by a chain from the main light shaft to create a warm, diffused lighting. A timeless ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1970's F. Fabbian Regency brass Desk / Table Lamp, Italy
By F. Fabbian
Located in Bern, CH
1970's F. Fabbian Brass Desk / Table Lamp. With extending brass arm and rotating lampshade for directional lighting. On off switch located mid cable.
Design: F. Fabbian, Italy, 197...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970's Swiss DeSede DS-66 Floating Leather & Mirrored Glass Side / Coffee Table
By De Sede
Located in Bern, CH
1970's DeSede DS-66 tanned leather floating lounge table with mirrored glass tabletop.
Produced by DeSede, Switzerland in the 1970's.
High quality buffalo leather is in good conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
1970's Swiss DeSede DS-66 Floating Leather & Mirrored Glass Lounge Table
By De Sede
Located in Bern, CH
1970's DeSede DS-66 tanned leather floating lounge table with mirrored glass tabletop.
Produced by DeSede, Switzerland in the 1970's.
High quality leather is in good condition with p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Glass
Rare pair of original 1960s Wall Lights by E.R Nele for Temde, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Bern, CH
Rare pair of original 1970s Modernist Wall Lights by E.R Nele for Temde, Switzerland (often incorrectly attributed to Max Bill).
Chromed metal fitting with rare bubbled clear glass s...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Chairs
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 5 Thonet #214 Vienna Bentwood Coffee House Chairs with cane work seat. 1978 production in walnut. All chairs are completely sturdy with nice patina to the bentwood frames. The...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
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