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Furniture For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1950s
Anders Pehrsson, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed by Anders Pehrsson and produced by Atelje Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Light oxidation present throughout brass lamp.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp with Malachite Print Paper Shade by Fornasetti, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking floor lamp was designed in Sweden in the 1950s.
The design features a three-legged base in black lacquered metal. Mounted on top of the base are two tubular arms, also...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original blue furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original blue furniture velour, brass springs in the seat, beech wood legs. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufa...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of 3 large vases by Per Lutken
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 3 art glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. Denmark, circa 1960th. Signed and numbered. Dimensions H 10" x W9" x D7" and H6.25" x W6" x D5".
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
$2,500 / set
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Farmor’ armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten, 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Legs in wood, newly upholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 c...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Set of Six Wall Rostrato Glass Sconces Murano
By Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of six hand-blown and hand-crafted Murano glass wall sconces with rostrato work. Grey/green colour. Natural polished brass structure. E27 lamp holder suitable for led or filament...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
$4,103 / set
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Wood Credenza with Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Credenza with Glass Doors for Ry Mobler
Manufacturer
Ry Mobler
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Transforming a piece of Mi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
1950's Walnut Base Slipper Chairs By Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern walnut base slipper chairs by Drexel Heritage, fully restored and newly re-upholstered with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Jacques Adnet Chess Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning and rare original chess board and set of thirty-two game pieces were designed by French designer Jacques Adnet (1901-1984) in the 1950s. The bi-color leather board disp...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather
$9,500 / set
Erik Magnussen Pair of Z Down Lounge Chairs for Torben Ørskov Denmark, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern Z Down lounge chairs.
Design by Erik Magnussen for Torben Ørskov Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Original chrome tubul...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Modern space age DF2000 sideboard by Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères in 1968.
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
After a brief but promising career as a fashion illustrator, French- American designer Raymond Loewy dedicated his talent to the field of graphic and industrial design. Loewy’s creat...
Category
1960s French Space Age Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid Century Arne Norell Swedish Black Leather Sling Safari Kontiki Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arne Norell Kontiki sling Safari low sofa Swedish Design
Arne Norell (Sweden, 1917-1971). Mid-century modern Teak and soft black leather. Norell Sweden label. Very little wear and c...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
$12,600 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Studio Made Live Edge Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1960s studio made live edge desk. Sourced from the home of a New Jersey architect who had it commissioned custom for his study. Stylistically reminisc...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Valinte, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan glass table lamp produced by Valinte, Finland, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.0"H x 7.0"W x 9.75"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) bul...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century, Barovier & Toso Table Mirror with frame in Murano Glass Torchon
Located in Turin, Turin
Ercole Barovier was born in Murano on June 16, 1889. He completed his classical studies in Venice, and engaged in various activities unrelated to glassmaking to finally land in the V...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Kent Coffey Tableau Walnut & Metal Nightstands or End Tables MCM
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in-house by Kent Coffey, these nightstands feature classical American walnut construction, and a unique deisgn, each with a pull out drawer and an additional surfac...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
A pair of ceiling lamps by Paavo Tynell Model 9052
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of rare available Model 9052, designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito/ Idman. Finland, Circa 1950th. Polished brass with opaline glass shade and 3 Edison socket bulbs. Similar mode...
Category
1950s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
$50,000 / set
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By unknown designer.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, p...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
$568 Sale Price
66% Off
Velella Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Milano, IT
Velella Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1967.
The Velella lamp designed by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos features a har...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, reminiscent of a Classic sculpture museum.
Olot has been a hub for sculpture and rel...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$1,645 Sale Price
50% Off
American Designer, Shelf, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut shelf or console table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Refinished.
Dimensions: 45.75” H x 94.25” W x 24.5” D
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Wood and White Glass Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
French vintage wooden and white glass decorated ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$448 Sale Price
69% Off
European Modern Bentwood Armchair, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful bentwood armchair is an example of European mid-century design as well as outstanding craftsmanship with a quality that honours the materials and their users. The peri...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
800 Silver Cutlery, 84 Pieces, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
800 silver cutlery, 84 pieces, Italy, 1960s
Gifted to my grandparents for their wedding, set for 12.
The gross weight is 5.4 kg.
The net weight (blades ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Silver
$18,758 / set
Early Akari Lamp by Isamu Noguchi, Bamboo, Washi Paper
Located in Round Rock, TX
An iconic Akari light sculpture designed by Isamu Noguchi, master of form and light. This vintage piece features its original cord and hardware, offering both authenticity and timele...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
Mid Century Modern French Wood Bench, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid Century Modern Rationalist Wood Bench.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mate...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
$597 Sale Price
77% Off
Mount Airy, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass chest of drawers designed and produced by Mount Airy, USA, 1950s.
Dimensions: 43.2” H x 38.9” W x 20” D
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
'Pichet Espagnol' from the Madoura Pottery 'AR 245' by Pablo Picasso '1954'
Located in London, GB
'Pichet Espagnol' ceramic piece from the Madoura Pottery (A.R. 245) by Pablo Picasso (1954). A fired, unglazed ceramic pitcher in the form of a stylise...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$49,268 Sale Price
20% Off
Hauner & Eisler attributing. Wicker, Cane Stool, Metal Base, France, 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attrib to Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Minimal Wicker Stool with Metal Legs, France, c. 1960
Nice minimal take on tradition cane and wicker.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Angular Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best design characteristics of Guillerme et Chambron meet in this beautiful, artistic oak sofa. The duo’s designs are exceptional for a wide array of reasons, starting from the u...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Pair of Visor-Form Table Lamps with Opaline Glass Diffusers, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Matching 1960s table lamps with a hinged visor shell that swivels around an internal opaline-glass globe. The shells present in an ivory finish and are most likely carved or moulded ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Wood
Templeton, Dresser, Maple, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple dresser produced by Templeton, Brattleboro, Vermont, USA, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 32.9” H x 50.4” W x 18.4” D
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Maple
Combi center Cabinet by Joe Colombo for Bernini, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Bernini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Round aluminium and wood wardrobe with one drawer, 2 sliding doors, storage space and wheels. Designed by Joe Colombo. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mottahedeh Italian Daisy Plates, Set of 6, C. 1960's
By Mottahedeh
Located in Ross, CA
Set of six hand painted daisy plates made by Mottahedeh in Italy in the 1960's.
I have 2 sets of six available
Set 2
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Illuminated Flower Wall mounted Round Mirror by Münchner Zierspiegel, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful rare backlit flower mirror by Muncher "Zier-Form". Great elaborate design with many small fibre plastic flowers. Round metal frame, pressed wood top is illuminated with thr...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Snail Coffee Table in Walnut w/Original Glass
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Snail coffee table by Vladimir Kagan for Selig. Coffee table is all original including the glass which measures 42" wide, 42" deep. Walnut base measures 25.5” wide, 22.5” deep and ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design was very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good ...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite pendant lamp, designed by Stilnovo in the 1960s, is a remarkable example of Italian mid-century modern design. Crafted from high-quality brass and opaline glass, it pe...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Resin, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, opaline glass and pearl-colored resin pendant light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.5” H x 13” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The 10 special lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamp has a very high quality finish.
Very contemporary design w...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,048
Rare Austrian Mid- Century Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare mid - century polished and lacquered brass and metal 12 -arms chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, circa 1950s.
Socket: 12 x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
Pair of matching wa...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
The brass stem presents with heavy oxidation.
Overall Dimensions...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Bauhaus Lamp By Kaiser Idell Model 6751 Circa 1950s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Bauhaus Lamp By Kaiser Idell Model 6751 Circa 1950s
- Brass arm and shade
- On/Off switch on the base
- Adjustable arm and shade
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- German ~ 195...
Category
1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Large Taraxacum ceiling lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos 1960
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Taraxacum 2 ceiling lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960.
Internal structure in white painted steel, sprayed with special resin cocoon, first pr...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
Cast Aluminum Outdoor Mushroom Lights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
4 Cast aluminum Outdoor Organic Mushroom Lights
A great design
Probably distributed by Lightolier
smaller lamps 20"h x 9" x 9"
Category
1960s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$5,800 / set
oval marble coffee table by Carlo De Carli für La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Saarbrücken, DE
- rare oval marble table in very good condition
- perfect size
- authentic mid century piece
98 x 44 x 44 cm
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Black glazed ceramic horse sculpture signed Pouchain – Circa 1960
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan is pleased to present this rare and striking ceramic sculpture of a stylized horse, signed “Pouchain” on the underside.
Crafted in the 1960s, this piece is a fine exam...
Category
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Propeller Coffee Table with a Glass Top by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s German coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt featuring a sculptural polished aluminum propeller-form base with a large round glass top.
Measurements:
41.75 inch...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern yet traditional spindle back bench from the 1960s. It is very well made from solid wood and finished in black satin lacquer.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand "CP-1" Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic black and white enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand, adjustable reflectors, can be mounted horizontally or vertically, manufactured and distributed by Steph Simon, Pari...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,300 / item
Large French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles
By Charolles
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Mid-Century Blue Flower Plate signed Charolles.
9 inches diameter.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
A Space-Age TABLE LAMP by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE for DISDEROT, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare (silver structure) and early version of the iconic M5 table lamp, nickeled curved metal structure and 2 sculptural Perspex bended shades, by Joseph-André Motte, produced by Di...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gianfranco Frattini Serving Bar Cart with Drawer for Bernini, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and incredibly rare mid-century serving bar cart with drawer in a gorgeous rosewood. This elegant piece was designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini in Italy...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mies Van Der Rohe B42 Rattan Easy Chair by Tecta, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This MR10 chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 is a true masterpiece of modern design. Manufactured by Tecta in Germany circa 1960, these chair are a testament to the e...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
$3,967 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamps 9068 In Brass & Black, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Franco Albini pair of 1st edition "Fiorenza" armchairs by Arflex, Italy, 1952
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of 1st edition armchairs with walnut frame, brass details and upholstered parts, model Fiorenza, designed by Franco Albini, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1952
Design, form,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
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