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Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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 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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid century embossed leather steamer trunk on caster wheels, with brass plated hardware. A vertical trunk - a royal traveling companion functioning as a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Artona Double bed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
The Artona line by the Scarpa duo was the first line ever produced by Maxalto, the specialist division of B&B Italia. This well designed bed convinces visually trough its syabile c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather, Walnut

Set of 3 Midcentury Brass Coat Hooks Rack Hangers Modernist Brutalist 1950s Bar
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A highly unusual set of three brass coat hangers dating from the 1950s, reclaimed from a Gentleman’s Clubhouse. The lower hook is a broad arm so is perfect for more delicate shaped j...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Metal and Wicker Single Bed with Integrated Shelves, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare single bed in bamboo wicker and Italian rattan from the 1960s. The piece has a metal frame and an integrated bedside table with two shelves. The bed is in very good condition, w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

J.C. Mahey pair of pink black lacquer brass nightstands chests 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
These twin nightstands chest of drawers in a beautiful peach pink and black lacquer could serve in a bedroom, or as sturdy end tables in a living room or office, or else as small com...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Elegant pair of wooden night stands with black glass top
Located in Monaco, MC
Light and legant pair of night stands, bedside in clear wood and black glass table top. Stripes pattern on the drawers face. The top are stuck on the frame. European work circa...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Glass, Wood

4-step spiral library staircase made of walnut wood and leather from the Middle Ages
Located in Cantù, IT
4-step spiral library staircase made of walnut wood and leather from the Middle Ages
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather, Wood

Franca Helg for Bonacina Rattan Daybed, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
A splendid curved bamboo daybed designed by Franca Helg for Bonacina in the 1960s. The bed is made entirely of a bamboo frame, rattan and rush joints.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid 20th Century Modern Folding Screen by J. Baumann, 1950s
Located in Brugge, BE
1950s France Pine 180cm high, 200cm wide, 2cm deep
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Pine

Hardwood Side Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Small side table or a nightstand of hardwood. Designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy around 1960. Two drawers with built-in handles and central foot on two si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Hardwood

Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a fabulous pair of vintage pendant lights. It is a married combination of large copper shades from a decommissioned ship coupled with a large, prismatic Holophane lead crystal plate...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Bookends by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s, Set of 8
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-century bookends by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s, set of 8. Very decorative Danish modern bookends in rosewood and metal designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for Feldball...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Hardwood

Italian Bamboo and Mirror Room Divider, 1960's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Behold this charming room divider from the 1960s, crafted with love and care from bamboo and mirror glass. This exquisite piece features a unique design with beautifully arched panel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bamboo, Mirror

Vintage American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands with Leather & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the stylish era of the 1960s with this exceptional pair of American of Martinsville nightstands, masterfully hand-crafted from walnut wood and brought back to life wit...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Solid Glass Block Bookends By Blenko
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Solid Glass Block Bookends By Blenko, textured edge.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Glass

Pair of French Midcentury 1970s Plastic/Glass Coffee Tables/Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
Angular cube shaped tables, work equally aswell as coffee tables or bedside tables. Produced in France in the late 1970s/early 1980s. Each has a high gloss black plastic frame with t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Glass, Plastic

Vintage Mid-Century Wood Plank Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and simply exceptional pair of vintage bookends. Deriving on the uniqueness of the wood grain, these bookends are elegant and modernist. Simple lines contrast with organic pat...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo Headboard, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French speckled bamboo headboard with geometrical decorations. 1960s.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Nightstand White Lacquer Bamboo and Wood by DUX, Sweden, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of nightstand white lacquer bamboo and wood by DUX, Sweden, 1960. Rare model in "torsade" wood in white lacquer on wheels. Good condition
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Walnut and Ceramic Tile and Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-century bookends. Solid walnut with inlaid copper colored ceramic tile. Unsigned.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Ceramic, Walnut

Brass Bed by Luciano Frigerio, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Brass bed by Luciano Frigerio, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Nightstands in the manner of Vittorio Dassi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of handmade nightstands by Vittorio Dassi. Each nightstand has a pair of doors with an intricate zigzag design, glass shelf and details in ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Magazine Rack or Stand in the Syle of Paul Evans
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency style magazine rack or stand. In the style of Paul Evans. The magazine holder is executed brass and aluminum sheet with black plasti...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Aluminum, Brass

1940s Mid-Century Nightstand, Bedside Table, Cherrywood Gio Ponti attributable
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and particular, of great image bedside table or nightstand in cherrywood, circa 1940, Gio Ponti design attributed In good conditions polished to wax Esposizione Mobili Cantù ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Cherry

Massive Pair of Brass on Walnut Base Rams Head Bookends by Sarreid
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive pair of brass rams head bookends on walnut bases by Sarreid, circa 1970s. The bookends, which were made in Spain, are in very good condition and have a great look. They mea...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Pine

Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Espresso Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A beautiful pair of Henredon Campaign chests...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bedroom Set by Kroehler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern bedroom set includes a low dresser, a highboy dresser, and a one drawer nightstand with a compartment underneath. The highboy features three cube shaped...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Replogle Terrestrial Floor Globe
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This floor globe by Replogle floats within a ring of walnut, supported by four 'turned' chrome stiles, which connect to a base of walnut. The ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Curtis Jere Mars & Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A beautiful, and in lovely condition, pair of Mars and Venus Curtis Jere sculptures or bookends depicting the male and female gender symbols on square bases made of gold leafed cast iron. In beautiful condition with original patina and signed "C. Jeré 1968". The gilt really adds a nice warmth and glow. These would look exquisite displayed in a lit bookcase, in a master bedroom, master bath...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron, Gold

1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley. Edward Wormley was one of the leading pioneers of mid-cen...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Pair of Glossy Black Porcelain Eagle Head Bookends by Hispania Daiso / LLadro
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of glossy black porcelain bald eagle head bookends by Hispania Dasio / Lladro of Spain, circa 1985. The set is quite striking and in v...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Porcelain

Egg Shaped Marble Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Egg shaped marble bookends. Each egg has a flat side to hold books tight! White marble with gray graining throughout. Nice size measuring 5.5 tall and 3.5 a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

Classic 1970s Gucci Leather Brief Case, Made in Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1970s Gucci leather brief case, made in Italy, nice original condition, monogramed, no key.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen, Wooden Structure, Vinyl Upholstery - France
Located in Girona, ES
Nice folding screen, three parts, wooden structure, cotton filling and "prehistoric horses" pattern vinyl upholstery. Golden studs decoration. Fran...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Cotton, Wood

Vintage Danish Teak Bookends 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak bookends 1960s, Set of 2 Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern bookends in solid teak with metal base. Very good original condition. Ready to support.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Post Modern Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Italian marble bookends, circa 1970s. In the style of Sergio Asti. Stone is beautifully veined and in great c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

Pair of Acrylic Lucite Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Lucite / Acrylic bookends by Ritts and Co. - super sleek and perfect for any space. Especially good for the modern or minimalist space. The pair a...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Lucite

Spanish Elm Bed Full Size French, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spanish bed circa 1960 for full-size bedding Massive elm The side boards will be made to have the full size (54/75 in.) Dimensions: Bed bars: Interior w...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Elm

Large Black Marble Decorative Pyramid
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large black marble decorative pyramid, circa 1970s. The base of the pyramid is 9.75" x 9.75" and the height is 10.5". There are some very ...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

Osvaldo Borsani Brass Double Bed, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Roger Tallon Aluminum Helicoid Staircase
Located in New York, NY
French Post-War Design (1966) polished aluminum helicoid form circular 13 step staircase with rubber step surface (designed by ROGER TALLON)
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Aluminum

Modernist Night Stand in Oak and black steel
Located in PARIS, FR
The Mayet bedside table consists of a drawer veneered in oak, levitating on a mat black steel base, hand polished and welded. A shelf also hand veneered in oak nests below the drawer...
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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Travertine Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of mid-century Italian travertine horse head bookends, circa 1970's. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They wold ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Travertine

1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual. It is magnificent and mirror polished. Golden brass studs. Leather handles. Its interior still has been relined in black velvet...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Aluminum

Large Massive King Size Black Lacquer Cerused Oak Bed Headboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very heavy rock solid cerused oak bed headboard with frame and footboard. The back made out of stacked solid oak blocks to form lattice like pattern fe...
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Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Oak

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Great Lucite, Four Poster Bed Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Montreal, QC
Queen size lucite four poster bed attributed to Charles Hollis Jones, the head and foot boards are lacquered in a black "piano" finish, the fou...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pair of Chinese Elm Butterfly Handle Bedside Side End Lamp Wine Tables Cupboards
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Chinese elm side table cabinets with oversized brass butterfly doors A very good look...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Elm

Rare Walnut Queen Headboard by American of Martinsville from Accord Collection
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut queen sized headboard with built in nightstands having one drawer to each and double sliding caned doors to the center with a storage area . Designed by Merton Gershun ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Midcentury John Widdicomb Headboard King
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
John Widdicomb sculptural tall post king size bed headboard with tapered double spires, circa 1950. Frames show typical age-appropriate signs of use which we have tidied. Overall ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Multi-Colored Striped Woven Chenille Accent Pillows - a pair
Located in Munster, IN
Playful and bright, these Mid-Century Modern-inspired throw pillows are the perfect way to add fun color and chunky texture to your living spaces. Lines of woven chenille, featuring ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Down, Feathers, Polyester

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Side Tables or Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of side tables in lacquered wood, silver glass top, drawer, brass feet and handles with original patina. This elegant pair of tables would look stunning in any interior.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

French 1950s Wicker and Metal Side Table or Magazine Rack
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A beautiful French 1950s small side table with magazine rack in black enameled metal rod and original wicker. Nicely organic shaped and transparent French design in the style ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wicker

Black Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, a well known furniture manufacturer and dealer. In the last few years, these claustras have become increasingly rare with an equally increa...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Plywood, Lacquer

Mid-20th Century French Designer Wall and Mirror Coatstand
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant vintage French wardrobe rack or clothes horse from circa 1950s. Designed by the Frenchman Roger Feraud, it has a practical and stylish little table for keys...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

1970's Vintage Olivetti Lettera 35 Typewriter
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970's Olivetti Lettera 35 typewriter, made in Italy. This typewriter comes with a very cool vintage Olivetti shoulder bag. This typewriter is in very good cosmeti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

'Uccle' Block Geometric Woven Merino Wool Throw, Piccalilli Yellow/Greys
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Drawing inspiration from the color and pattern found in stain glass work, the Uccle block throw takes its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture. Woven in blocks of grey and pearl grey melange with a deep border of piccalilli yellow, caramel and coal grey. This limited edition luxury throw...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris , France 1970's. Silverplate Vide Poche or Cigar Ashtray.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

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