About Modern Living
Modern Living is an (online) gallery offering a personal selection of high quality 20th century design originals with a focus on Scandinavian design and collectables. Specialized in mid-century furniture, lighting, decorative arts and objects, we only offer the finest design. All our pieces are restored in the most gentle and passionate way with respect for the natural patina and original wear, in order to keep the unique character of our pieces. We can also organise reupholstery (of your own mid-century furniture) by our craftsman. Modern Living is located in the heart ...Read More
Established in 20201stDibs seller since 2019
Featured Pieces
Original ‘Togo’ 3-seater by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France 1960’s.
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true design classic, this Togo one-seater sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1960s and remains one of the most recognizable pieces of 20th-century furniture...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Fabric
Vintage Hammock / rope lounge chair in blond oak, Sweden 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Step into the elegance of mid-century design with this rare 1970s rope chair, a striking example of Swedish minimalism at its finest. Crafted from so...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Rope, Oak
French patinated side / lounge chairs 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Raw, honest, and full of charm—this rare pair of 1950s French industrial armchairs brings the soul of the workshop into the refined interior. With tubular metal frames and woven synt...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Rare and early Bossche School bench by Dom Hans van der Laan, 1970s.
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and poetic example of early Bossche School design, this austere yet deeply expressive bench was designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the 1970s and executed by the Jan de Jong ...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Sculptural French lounge chair, 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
A timeless blend of comfort and modernist elegance, this sculptural lounge chair dates back to the 1960s and has been thoughtfully reupholstered in a refined, textured fabric that en...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
‘Canyon’ chaise longue by Ralph Lauren in steel and leather, USA 2000s
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Antwerp, BE
A refined blend of Bauhaus inspiration and American sophistication, the ‘Canyon’ lounge chair by Ralph Lauren offers a striking presence through its elegant geometry and luxurious ma...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
A rare and likely one-off minimal floor lamp in metal and concrete, France 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and likely one-off floor lamp sourced in France, dating from the 1950s, combining brutalist charm with minimalist design. This sculptural piece features a solid concrete base,...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Unusual interpretation Jean Prouvé Metropole 305 / Standard Chair, France, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking and highly unusual interpretation of the iconic ‘Métropole’ chair, originally designed by Jean Prouvé in the 1950s. This unique piece stands out for being entirely constru...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage freestanding wall unit / bookcase, France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striking and versatile, this freestanding wall unit from the 1960s was sourced in France and embodies the spirit of mid-century design. Crafted from solid green stained ash wood, the...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Ash
DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true masterpiece of mid-century Dutch design, this DU03 sideboard from the renowned Japanese series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe (1958) is both a collector’s item and a timeless sta...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Crane bird floor lamp sourced in France, dating from the 1970s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely crane bird floor lamp sourced in France, dating from the 1970s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this sculptural lighting piece stan...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
‘Kroken’ lounge chair by Christer Blomquist for IKEA, Sweden 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true Swedish design classic, the ‘Kroken’ lounge chair was designed by Christer Blomquist for IKEA in the 1970s. Featuring a sleek, curved metal frame with a suspended seat, it off...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
