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Mid-Century Set of Three Chairs, TON, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century set of Three Chairs,TON,1960's.
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Wood
Possibility to
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Set of 6 Eugenio Gerli Chairs S83, Tecno, Italy, 1962
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century set of 6 Eugenio Gerli chairs S83, Tecno, Italy, 1962.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Set of 3 Modular White Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Set of 3 Modular White Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries,1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Set of 12 Ant Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, in Red, for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
Mid-century set of 12 Ant chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1960s.
Red lacquered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 16.74 in
Mid-Century Set of 6 Rock Glasses Purple and Gold by Libbey Glass Co
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-century set of 6 rock glasses purple and gold by Libbey. Glass Co. Nice size for that late
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Ico Parisi, Italian Mid-Century Set of 6 Wood and Leather Chairs, circa 1940
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi, Italian mid-century set of 6 wood and dark green leather chairs, circa 1940
A
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi, Italian Mid-Century Set of 4 Dining Chair, 1950
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi, Italian mid-century Set of 4 leather dining chairs, 1950
These dining
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Set of Three Gold Chandeliers by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1970s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful and unique Mid-Century Set of Three of Gold Long Chandeliers by Leonardo Marelli for
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Set for Serving Cart
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this fantastic set for your bar or serving cart, made in fantastic tropical
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of eight rush and beech dining chairs, in the manner of Charlotte Perriand.
Spain, Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Italian Mid Century Set of Four Chairs
Located in bari, IT
Set of four folding chairs italian production from mid fifties in wood and metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Set/12 Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Set/12 Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands 1980s
The
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Pine Swedish Mid-Century Set of Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Four in the set.
Sweden, c1970s.
Could work well with a cushion to raise the height if
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add to the Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Set of Italian Armchairs, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice pair of Italian armchairs, fabricated in the 50's.
Comfortable seat and elegant design mixed together.
Upholstered with beautiful fabric.
The chairs are in very ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Set of Dümler & Breiden Pottery Vases
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning Seventies vases. The items have impressed makers marks to the base along with number 191/25 en 139/20.
The smaller vase: width and depth 15cm and hight 20cm
According to M...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
French Mid-century Set of Appetizer Dishes, Vallauris, 1960s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century appetizer dishes, Vallauris, 1960s. Set of 4 ceramic dishes and a wooden tray
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Set of Seven Italian spotlights from 60s
Located in Catania, CT
Seven spotlights in black lacquered aluminum produced in Italy during the 60s. Fair vintage condition with trace of age and use. Some scratches. Full working with EU standard, adapta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Set of Four Chairs/TON, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric, wood
With aged patina
Fabric has signs of use
Measures: Seat height:45cm
Original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Set of Leather Brutalist Armchair sofa Stool Table by Angel Pazmino
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century living room Set by Angel Pazmino, Arentinia 1960s.
Top vintage condition. solid and
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Vintage 1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.71 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Set of Bowl and Carafa, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Bowl measures..Height:15cm,Depth:15cm,Width:34cm
Carafa Measures...Height:26cm,Depth:8cm,Width:8cm
Made of glass
Re-polished
Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Set of 9 Culver Pisa Gold Green Glasses
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
the exquisite detail of the mid-century Culver collections. The green and gold colors are beautiful as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit, Mid-Century, Set of 5
By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) Italian Murano art glass fruit, circa mid-20th century, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Set of three gilded metal sconces. Italy 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Rare set of three gilded metal wall lamps produced in Italy during the 50s. Fair vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Set of Wooden Chair and Table, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of table and chair, made in Italy in the 50's.
The set is handcrafted out of wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Set of Various Pottery Bowls 1970s, Studio Pottery
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This beautiful set of handmade ceramics consists of 16 bowls, all of which differ in size and color
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Set of 2 Pagwood Chairs by Flototto, 1982
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition with signs of use.
Made in Germany.
Marked with the number 1410-20.
Measures: Seat hight 47cm.
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ico Parisi Italian Mid Century Set of Three Armchairs, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Set of three armchairs worked wood frame covered with original velvet of the time attributable to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Set of 4 Candleholders Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of 4 candleholder was designed in Sweden at Ystad Metall and by Gunnar Ander in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Set of 3 Italian Marble and Brass Tables
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely set of 3 Italian coffee or cocktail tables. They have a Carrara marble round plate with a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Carrara Marble, Metal
Midcentury Modern set of Murano Fish By V. Nason, Italy
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Schagen, NL
Set of two colorful Murano Glass Fish by V.incenzo Nason Italy, ca. the 1960s. Both fish are in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Set of Eight Serving Pieces of Sterling and Coconut
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dapper set of eight mid-century serving pieces with an elegant modern form crafted in polished
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
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Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Set of Italian Dolphin Form Silver and Quartz Placeholders
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight (8) dolphin-form placecard holders in their original gift box by Eredi Mazzetti of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
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Quartz, Silver
Beautiful solid Mid Century set of 3 teak wood nesting tables
Located in München, DE
Original 60's solid teak 3 piece nesting set.
Scandinavian production. Without manufacturer's
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
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Teak
Mid-Century Set of 4 Onassis Bar Stools by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 "Onassis Bar Stools" in a goat skin frame and saddle brown calf skin cushions with a brass
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Set of 3 Lounge Chairs/Modular sofa, Italy 1970s
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Set of three lounge chairs/modular sofa, Italy 1970s, entirely renovated and newly reupholstered
in
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Velvet
Mid-century Set of Three Metal Chandeliers by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1970s
By Estiluz Lighting, Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful Mid-Century Metal Spanish Set of Three Chandeliers by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. These
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Set of 2 Table Lamps in Opaline Glass, Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of two table lamps from mid-century era. Produced in 1960s as a set for nightstands
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Set of Four Orientable Gloria Model Spotlights by Stilux
By Stilux
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with small trace of age and use for this set of four inedited and rare
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Set of 4 Thonet Style Bentwood Dining Room Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 fancy bentwood Thonet Style upholstered armchairs. In excellent vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s Polish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Beech
Mid-century set of 6 Kay Korbing chair for Fibrex, Denmark 1960s
By Kay Korbing
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Introducing a remarkable set of six mid-century chairs designed by Kay Korbing in 1956 for Fibrex
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Composition, Metal
Mid-Century Set of 4 Dining Kitchen Chairs, Vinyl Chrome, Italy 1960s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Dining Kitchen Chairs, Vinyl Chrome, Italy 1960s.
solid and stable, chrome in good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
midcentury. Beautiful, glazed bowls in good condition. The structure and form of the bowls works perfectly
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 3.55 in Dm 4.73 in
Mid-Century Set of 5 German Chairs in Wood with Black Frame
Located in London, GB
Mid-century design set of 5 German chairs, circa 1955.
Wood, black frames, newly upholstered
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Modern Set of 5 Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 5 wonderful bowls from Rörstrand and maker or designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Set of 4 Ceramic Vases Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 4 wonderful vases made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century set of two Italian wood, rattan and pink velvet armchairs
Located in Catania, CT
Set of two armchairs made from bright pink velvet, wood and rattan in great general condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan
H 29.53 in W 26.38 in D 33.08 in
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
midcentury. Beautiful glazed bowls in good condition. The structrure and form of the bowls works perfectly
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Set of 6 Brutalist Oak Razor Blade Chairs, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 6 brutalist oak dining chairs, made in France in the 60's.
These chairs are called
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Rush, Oak
Mid-Century Set of 6 Chairs in style of Perriand, France, 1940
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1960s with a Charlotte
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Set of Eight Henredon Leather Strap Dining Chairs for Restoration
By Henredon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Henredon’s, “Acquisitions” line. Finely crafted in mahogany frames with dark brown woven leather backs and seat skirts. The cylindrical wood crest rails with extended ends. Rais...
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 38.5 in W 21 in D 27 in
Mid Century Set of Lounge Chairs by Kronen Aarhus, Denmark 1950's
By Kronen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and comfortable set of lounge chairs produced by Kronen Aarhus, Denmark 1950's.
There
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century Set of six Glass and Carafe, Bohemia Crystal, 1950´s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Crystal Glass
Glass Height – 8cm
Depth - 5cm
Good original Condition
Re-Polished.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Modern Set of 2 Crystal Bowls Asta Strömberg Sweden, 1950s
By Asta Stromberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 2 crystal bowls in light blue colored. Made in the 1950s at Strömbergshyttan and designed by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Modern Set of 3Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
midcentury. Beautiful, glazed vases with wonderful curves. The craftsmanship on these vases is stunning. The
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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H 8.27 in Dm 3.55 in
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
midcentury. Beautiful glazed vases in good condition.
Measures: H 24 x D 8cm.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic
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H 9.45 in Dm 3.15 in
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
midcentury. Beautiful glazed vases in good condition.
Measures: Height 26 cm, 17 cm and 10 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic
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H 10.24 in Dm 2.76 in
Mid-Century Set of 6 Hairpin Iron Swivel Barstools Frederick Weinberg, 1960s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An amazing time capsule clean original set of swivel barstools retaining original finishes. Each
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Modern Set of 2 Ceramic Pieces Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
in the midcentury. Beautiful glazed and in good condition.
Very good condition
Measures H 24
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish mid-century set, vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Lidköping, SE
Gunnar Nylund is one of the most respected Swedish ceramic designers of the 20th century. Nylund
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic
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Midcentury Modern Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury modern set available at 1stDibs. A midcentury modern set — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 31302 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury modern set you’re looking for, while we also have 609 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury modern set — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right midcentury modern set, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made midcentury modern set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knoll, Cassina and Niels Otto Møller are consistently popular.
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Prices for a midcentury modern set start at $1 and top out at $241,416 with the average selling for $2,818.
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.
Questions About Midcentury Modern Set
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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