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Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Outdoor/Patio Coffee/Side Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Outdoor/Patio Coffee/Side Table
Offered is a mid-century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Organic Form Coffee Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern organic form wood coffee table from the Mid 20th Century featuring a rounded
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
'MP-105' Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
of mid-20th-century design. It features a minimalist and functional aesthetic, characteristic of
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 13.78 in W 42.13 in D 19.69 in
"MP-79" Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
and originality is reflected in the MP-97 coffee table and lounge chairs. The sleek lines and classic
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Square Walnut Cocktail Coffee End Side Table Style Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and versatile Mid-Century Modern walnut cocktail table, coffee table, side table, or end
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 16.25 in W 32 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Marble, G.Scapinelli 1950s, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
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This effortlessly sleek coffee table can blend into almost any type of contemporary, mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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H 13.59 in W 49.22 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Embossed Leather South American Coffee Table 4 Nesting Stools Chairs
By Muebles De Estilo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century Embossed Leather South American coffee table 4 nesting stools chairs.
A rare and
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20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern 1950s Low Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid-20th century, circa 1950s coffee table designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16.75 in W 34 in D 34 in
Rex Coffee Table in Natural Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
Rex Coffee Table in Mid-Century Modern style is now
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
H 20.08 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Rex Coffee Table in Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
Rex Coffee Table in Mid-Century Modern style is now
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
H 20.08 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Purple Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
purple fabric. The wingback chair is an icon of mid-century design and is the perfect lounge chair to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
J. Ormond Sanderson Straw Valley Pottery Mid-Century Modern Cubist Coffee Table
By Roger Capron, Jesse Ormond Sanderson Jr.
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Courtesy of Author Jessie Ammons Rumbley of Walter Magazine :
The Triangle’s mid-century cultural
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 19.25 in W 34.25 in D 34.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Blue and White Lounge Chair
By Martin Visser
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish blue and white reupholstered Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Martin Visser for
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Unique Large Mid-Century Modern Wooden Coffee Table on Chrome Metal Sledge Feet
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and finest quality made, midcentury wooden coffee table.
If you are looking for a
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
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H 16.3 in W 59 in D 23.6 in
Cherner Coffee Table
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The latest addition to the Cherner table collection. The coffee table comes in two sizes in Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Severin Hansen Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Coffee Table
By Severin Hansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
shaping mid-century modern design. Trained as a cabinetmaker and later educated at the Copenhagen School
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Carlotta by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
versatile Carlotta product family that includes a small armchair, pouffe, chair, tables and bookcase. The
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1990s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 21.26 in W 16.93 in D 13.78 in
Arne Jacobsen Round Coffee Table in Oak Coffee Table Danish Mid-Century
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb minimalist coffee or coctail table designed by table Arne Jacobsen in the late 1950's as a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Mid Century Glass Top Coffee Table - 082339
By Falcon
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
Mid-Century Circular Bamboo Coffee Table by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Super chic bamboo coffee table by noted American maker, Ficks Reed, circa 1950's. The table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
American Mid century Modern Walnut End Cocktail Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
American mid century modern walnut ocasional end cocktail table circa 1960's ; very nice original
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Mathieu Matégot Coffee Table "Copacabana", circa 1955, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Girona, Spain
Mid-Century Mathieu Matégot coffee table "Copacabana".
Made with steel.
Enameled in white.
Very
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Guiseppe Rivadossi, Wood and Glass, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Guiseppe Rivadossi, Wood and Glass, Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 14.97 in W 39.18 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Coffee Table - 02241
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A few of the canes are broken. Please see the pictures
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Oval Modern Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
appeal of its oval shape provides counterpoint to the straight planes of a sofa or chairs. Its Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Authentic Knoll Warren Platner Wire Glass Coffee Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Baltimore, MD
A mid-century iconic, stunning, authentic original, vintage Platner circular wire glass coffee
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Formica Compass Coffee/Side Table, Manner Of Fornasetti, Mid Century
Located in Bristol, GB
MID-CENTURY CIRCULAR TABLE
A good quality Formica-topped table with an elegant and stylish black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
H 18.12 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Side / Coffee Table - 022416
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Pair Stendig Arm Chairs, Switzerland, New Luxurious Boucle, Mid-Century Modern
By Charles Stendig, Stendig Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Stendig arm chairs, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid-Century Modern
A rare pair of
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 36 in D 33 in
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern "Stokke" Jens Quistgaard Lounge Chairs and Table
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern set of two lounge chairs and an end table make the perfect eye
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
Button Tufted Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Salt & Pepper Boucle Walnut
Located in Culver City, CA
Meet these enchanting mid-century modern chairs, the epitome of sophistication with a sprinkle of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 39 in W 27 in D 26 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Solid Brazilian Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Meticulously crafted from solid Brazilian hardwood, these chairs exude an air of elegance and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 27.17 in W 25.2 in D 29.93 in
XL set of 8 mid-century lounge chairs and 2 coffee tables, Belgium 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This expansive collection features eight mid-century lounge chairs, two coffee tables, and an
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Teak Clear Glazed Hexagonal Coffee Table With Black Plinth Base
By G Plan Furniture
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Mid Century Modern G-Plan Teak Glazed Hexagonal Coffee Table.
Table features a Clear glass top
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 16.54 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs New Black/White Geometric Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This pair of chairs will be perfect for any high end Mid-Century Modern interior. They used to be
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
CraftAssociates Coffee Table, Peabody Modern Coffee Table, Oak
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Coffee Table, Peabody Modern Coffee Table, Oak
This Peabody Modern Oak Coffee
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Thomas Hayes Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inches
We're currently pairing this lounge chair with a Mastercraft brass circular coffee table and a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century rectangular coffee table in a lovely dark walnut designed by Afra & Tobia
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 14.38 in W 40.16 in D 19.3 in
Mid-century modern red armchair Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
enjoying a cup of coffee, or the perfect angle for watching your favorite movies, this chair adapts
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury rectangular coffee table in walnut designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 18.12 in W 40.95 in D 21.46 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
1940s Mid-Century Coffee Table by Gio Ponti for Cassina in Walnut , Glass Top
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic elegant Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Figli di Amedeo Cassina, Gio Ponti designer
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 19.3 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid-century Glass Coffee Table By W.H. Gispen For KEMBO, Dutch Design 1950
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen, Gispen Kembo
Located in DE MEERN, NL
KEMBO Designer W.H. Gispen Model 509: The Timeless Elegance of Mid-Century Vintage Glass Coffee
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rosewood Italian Coffee or Sofas Table with Wheels by Formanova 70s.
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Sacile, PN
Formanova 1978 rosewood coffee or sofas table with wheels.
Formanova born from the creativity
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 18.12 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent set of four rare original Mid-Century Modern Mexican bocote wood and black leather
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury beech dining chairs, France 1960s
midcentury beech dining chairs in the manner of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Brazilian Modern Coffee table in Caviuna & Marble, Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this ONE-OF-A-KIND Brazilian Modern Coffee table in Caviuna & Marble designed by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 13 in W 43 in D 22 in
Scandinavian Modern Solid Teak Rectangular Coffee Table Style of Westnofa Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern solid teak rectangular coffee table with rounded corners and a
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 18.5 in W 51.5 in D 27 in
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Marble by Moveis Bergamo, 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table designed by Moveis Bergamo in the fifties is
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
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Marble, Steel
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H 13.78 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Giant Bamboo Deck Chair Set with Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Giant Bamboo Deck Chair Set with Coffee Table
These super folding Chairs are meds with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Lawrence Peabody Modern Coffee Table for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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Designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Red Lounge Armchairs Italy 1970s Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare, extremely comfortable pair of chairs made in Italy in the 1970s. Italian industrial
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Red Wood and Metal Alien Chair by Forcolini for Alias, 1980s
By Alias, Carlo Forcolini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century red wood and metal Alien chair by Forcolini for Alias, 1980s
Alien chair with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 14.97 in D 19.3 in
Mid Century solid oak hunting chairs by Heinz Heger, Germany 1950s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
lounge chairs with ottomans, crafted from oak and fabric in Germany during the 1950s. These relaxing
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern walnut lounge chairs inspired by the iconic Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Black Leather & Metal by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern swivel armchair in metal & black leather was designed by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Rare lounge chair with ottoman & coffee table, 1970
Located in Amstelveen, NL
base of the chair, ottoman and coffee table is made of plywood with a white melamine top coating. Their
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
Modern to Postmodern Coffee Table Travertine Hexagon Base Glass Rectangle Top
By Artedi
Located in Topeka, KS
modern, postmodern, mid-century modern, Art Deco, Mediterranean, or Industrial this travertine coffee
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal
H 16.75 in W 50 in D 25 in
1960s Pair of Alan Fuchs Rattan Lounge Chairs and Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
By Alan Fuchs
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of wear
- Chairs: H:65 W:58 D:58 Height of seat 27 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
H 22.45 in Dm 25.99 in
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Midcentury Modern Coffee Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury modern coffee chair for your home. Each midcentury modern coffee chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Find 42 options for an antique or vintage midcentury modern coffee chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a midcentury modern coffee chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each midcentury modern coffee chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury modern coffee chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ingmar Relling, Børge Mogensen and Salterini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Coffee Chair?
Prices for a midcentury modern coffee chair start at $1 and top out at $19,800 with the average selling for $3,989.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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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