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Italian Mid Century Modern Mirror
By Romeo Rega, Willy Rizzo
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid Century Modern Mirror. This unusual large round Italian mirror (39.5 Inches) has a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Composition

Italian Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Commode
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern marquetry commode with a rectangular top above a case inlaid with greek
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal, Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Cart
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Milo Baughman, Maison Ramsay, Romeo Rega
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern brass bar cart. Italian Mid-Century Modern seamless brass bar cart
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Paolo Buffa CoffeeTable Italy Mid-Century Modern
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lucca, IT
Paolo Buffa Coffee Table Italy Mid -Century Modern ,The round CoffeeTable is very italian Style is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Nutwood

Melchiorre Bega Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet (MELCHIORRE BEGA).
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Vanity Table Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite vanity table mirror.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

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Brass, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Gold Coffee Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
An Italian Mid Century Modern Laqured coffee table having gold gilt foil and ebonize lacquer
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Stand, Wood and Metal
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Stand, Wood and Metal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern glass table lamp in elongated shape atop a circular wooden base. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Armchairs One Pair
Located in Porto, PT
Italian Mid-Century Modern rosewood and chrome armchairs reupholstered in grey fabric.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Petite Clock Plates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of five, Italian, mid-century modern, petite, decorative, porcelain plates with clock motif
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs upholstered in boucle fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Sheridan, CO
Italian mid-century modern teak coffee table, c.1960s. This table features a rectangular top, over
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in Porto, PT
Italian Mid-Century Modern rosewood six drawers chest, black lacquered glass top and brass hardware.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

JBH Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern sculptural form pitcher in painted and parcel gilt ceramic, with dancing
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Mid-20th Century Italian Pitchers

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Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pendant, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century Modern pendant / fixture composed of bicolor cylindrical rings of Lucite
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Club Chairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Club Chairs; resting on splayed legs in the manner of Ico
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Style "Mala" Chairs, 2
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Style Chairs, 2, in the manner of Franco Fraschini's (Italian, b. 1930
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather

Italian Mid-Century Modern Gilt Leaf Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern gilt metal 2-arm wall sconces with grape leaf and vine freeform
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Multicolor Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome and multicolor metal cone form shade chandelier. Having
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk. Spectacular large writing / working desk made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
H 35.44 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bent Glass End Table Stand
By Vittorio Livi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern bent lucite end table stand.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Gray Pewter Centerpiece, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern gray pewter centerpiece, 1970s Pewter centerpiece, slightly satin
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pewter

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier, Stilnovo Style
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern brass and glass chandelier, Stilnovo style. Unusual Italian Mid-Century
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sun Illuminated Glass and Brass Mirror
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sun Illuminated Glass and Brass Mirror
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Weesp, NL
Floor lamp Italian Mid-Century Modern. Stylish and elegant midcentury tripod floor lamp made in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
H 42.13 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Sconce Murano Glass Barovier Design Italian Mid-century Modern
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sconce Murano Glass Barovier Design Italian Mid-century Modern
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee low cocktail table in wood attributed to the designer architect
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in Porto, PT
Italian Mid-Century Modern rosewood chest of drawers, black lacquered glass top and brass hardware
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Mid Century Modern Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Venini which has multi-tier cascading prisms. Consisting
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Cocoon Chandelier, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern cylindrical cocoon chandelier, 1960s Cylindrical cocoon chandelier with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Parchment Bed Frame, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Very rare Italian Mid-century Modern bed in parchment and maple of the 1950s. The bed has beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple, Parchment Paper

Italian Mid Century Modern Hand Painted Sculpture
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern hand painted women sculpture. Place of Origin: Italy Date of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

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Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rounded Wicker Pouf, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern rounded wicker pouf, 1960s Round footrest entirely covered in woven
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Wicker, Rattan

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pendant / Suspension Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern pendant / fixture composed of cylindrical rings of Lucite
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lucite, Plexiglass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Hex Bamboo and Boucle Ottomans
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern style hexagonal style bamboo and Boucle ottomans. Creates a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Bamboo

Bedroom Clothes Hanger with Mirror Italy Mid-Century Modern Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bedroom clothes hanger with mirror Italy Mid-century Modern gold.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamps were constructed using reverse applied gold-leaf and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Gold Leaf, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Transparent Glass Flower Vase, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass flower vase, 1960s. Flower vase in transparent glass with round
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 8 Light Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome and white glass fixture from the 1960s. Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vase Ceramic Red Gold Color, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-Century Modern vase ceramic red gold color, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Having Glass Top
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee table having glass top supported on ebonized and bronze "c" and
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Four Nickel Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of Italian Mid-Century Modern wall lights in the form of a double ellipse in nickelled
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Italian Mid-Century Modern Purple Lucite Console, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern purple lucite console, 1970s Purple console with structure made up of a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Lucite

Italian Mid-Century Modern Patinated Brass Consoles, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern console / sofa table in a sober rectilinear form covered in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Brass

1950s Wicker Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining or Garden Table
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1950s, Italian Mid-Century modern wicker table, dining table and perfect for outdoor garden or
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Beige Mica and Resin Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern (1960s) rectangular beige mica and resin coffee table resting on a solid
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Resin

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Tall Sideboard, 1950
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian mid-century modern teak tall sideboard of great executive quality. This sideboard
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Valet by Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic and elegant, Italian, Mid-Century Modern, beech valet with brass accents by Ico Parisi for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Design Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design oval wall mirror with brass frame, 1950s. Please note that the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Lovely Italian Mid-Century Modern vase by Alvino Bagni. A tan exterior with a crisp white cross
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Magazine Holder by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, walnut and brass, magazine holder by Cesare Lacca folds up from it's
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wall mounted sideboard in precious Macassar ebony from the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Ebony, Maple

Italian Mid-Century Modern Entrance Wardrobe Console, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern entrance wardrobe console was made in the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Magazine Holder by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, walnut and brass, magazine holder by Cesare Lacca folds up from it's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Mid Century Modern Faceted Round Travertine Stone Marble Pedestal MINT!
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Round Travertine Stone Marble Pedestal MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Marble, Travertine

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chrome and Brass Vanity Table Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite chrome and brass vanity table mirror.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

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Brass, Chrome

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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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs with Curved Armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s Rattan armchairs with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rattan

Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Nightstand Renaissance , Walnut and Mahogany
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Mid-Century Modern cabinet, nightstand, Renaissance style, walnut and mahogany interior
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Night Stands

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Mahogany, Walnut

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Italy Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italy mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Italy mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 79926 options for an antique or vintage Italy mid century modern now, or shop our selection of 2610 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Italy mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Italy mid century modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made Italy mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Venini and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much is a Italy Mid Century Modern?

Prices for a Italy mid century modern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $982,587, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

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

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.

Questions About Italy Mid Century Modern
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to 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 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, 2021
    Mid 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-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 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs 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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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.

Welcome Back to Designer Russel Wright’s Mid-Century Hudson Valley Home

The industrial designer was known for his sleek, modern dinnerware, but his 1961 house and the landscape around it may be his most astonishing creation.

Cara Greenberg Wrote the Book on Mid-Century Modern Furniture. Here Are Her Auction Finds

The author and design expert was among the first to define the style and coined its alliterative name. She shares her favorite pieces on 1stDibs Auctions — including some steals.

Jochum Rodgers Has Long Brought the Best of 20th-Century Design to Berlin and Beyond

Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.

A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture

The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.