Mid-Century Modern Furniture
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1950s
Monumental Table in Walnut with Decorative Inlay
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Conference table, walnut, brass, Europe, 1940s
This exquisite conference table, a monumental 23 feet (7.2 meters) in length, is a masterful example of fine woodworking. Crafted from...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Danish “Roundette” Butterfly-Leaf Dining Set by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions
Table: 29in H x 41.50in -61 Wx 41.50in D
Chairs: 28in H x 19.50in W x 18in D
Seat Height 18in
This exceptional Mid-Century Danish Modern dining set, designed by Hans O...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of eight Jens Risom Playboy dining chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft and curly camel fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
XLCrystal Glass Uplight by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very large ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
The lamp with its crystal glass blossoms has a very luxurious appearance and sparkles beautifully.
The design and materials used...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Noodle" Dachshund Dog Bottle Opener Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s, Midcentury
By Ludwig Bemelmans, Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to be designed by Ludwig Bemelmans showing "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection o...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XXL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, acrylic table lamp designed and produced by an Italian Designer, Italy, 1950s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Socket takes E-14 bulb.
There ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Vinyl Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Style Vinyl Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1950.
Large Mid-century Vinyl flush mount, Germany 1950. This light features a stretched vinyl shade with brass and aluminum h...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Lacquered Metal, and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall-mounted sconces designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Each fixture features a conical opaline glass shade supported by a brass arm extending from a round bras...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
American Designer, Free Form Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, US, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood free form table lamp, designed and produced in the United States, c. 1950s.
All lighting will be converted for US usage. We are unable to confirm that any electrica...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125"H x 3.0"W x 3.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern American Sculpted Low 4 Drawer Dresser Solid Maple
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Timeless Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern 4 drawer tall dresser. All solid maple construction with sculpted legs and drawer handles. Good vintage condition original blonde finish...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and grey beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.75"H x 28.5"W x 29.25"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.25"
Arm Heigh...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arnold Madsen Attribution, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige floral-embroidered fabric and wood settee or sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Design attributed to Arnold Madsen.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.5"H x 49.7...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
George Nakashima Free Edge 'Slab I' Coffee Table in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Slab I' coffee table, American black walnut, United States, 1958
American woodworker and designer George Nakashima proves with this qu...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Expertly Restored - California Modern Sculpted Floating-Top Coffee Table
By ACE-HI
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
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jarl Heger for Jason Møbler Modular Wall Unit or Bookcase in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jarl Heger for Jason Møbler modular wall unit, teak, brass, green and white lacquered wood, Denmark, 1959
A striking example of Danish modern design, this modular wall unit was desi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Huge Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Gio Ponti, Console Table, Ash, Laminate, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
An ash and blue laminate console table designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s.
Provenance: Hotel Royal, Pietra Ligure.
Authenticated by the Gio Ponti Archi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Ash
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century "Staccato" Brutalist Dresser by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Wicker Table Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamps from the 1950s.
Exceptional design with a fantastically cozy atmosphere.
It creates a particularly beautiful light.
Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten/Kaiser Idell
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers on China Legs Made of Oak by FDB Møbler 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) chest of drawers of solid and veneered oak with soap treatment. The classic storage furniture has 8 drawers mounted with brass drawer pull...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Frankl, Console Table, Wood, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered wood console table with cabinet attributed to Paul Frankl for Barzilay, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5" H x 35.8" W x 11.8" D
Materials: Wood
A...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll.
It creates a very cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
Condition:
Very good vintage conditio...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp – Bamboo and Linen, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp – Bamboo and Linen, Circa 1950
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this mid-century modern table lamp, crafted circa 1950. Featuring a ...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and teak chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5"H x 14.25"W x 14.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 9.0"
Dimensions of Cano...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s.
The high-quality materials, such as the new seagrass lampshade, make this lamp a unique design object.
It creates a ver...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cesare Lacca, Coffee Table, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass coffee table or side table designed and produced by Cesare Lacca, Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.7"H x 28.55"W x 28.55"D
All items ship from Hig...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cabinet of Curiosities with Plaster Figures – Olot, Spain, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of Curiosities with Plaster Figures – Olot, Spain, Circa 1950
This captivating cabinet of curiosities, crafted in the heart of Catalonia, Spain, circa 1950, features a colle...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Credenza Wall Unit, Teak, 1958
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the mid-century magic with this Hans Wegner-designed wall unit from Ry Mobler, a true vintage gem born on April 28, 1958 (it's birthday is stamped on the back of the piece)...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Adjustable Wall Unit with Shelves and Cabinets
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adjustable wall unit, teak, coated steel, brass, Italy, 1950s
Behold this exquisite multifunctional design from Italy, a testament to the mid-century modern design ethos of the 1950...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950's Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish mid-century corner sofa. This sofa was made around 1950 well before corner sofas and sectionals really became a thing and the proportions are reflective of the homes at t...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Wool, Mohair
Mid-Century Chandelier Model 1129 by Stilnovo , Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Stilnovo was an Italian design and lighting company founded in 1946 by Bruno Gatta. The company became known for its modern approach to lighting and gained attention both in Italy an...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Coffee Table, Bamboo, Rattan, Marble, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and light grey marble coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.4” H x 56” W x 28” D
All items ship from High Point, ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Set of 15 François Gilot Framed Lithographies, 1951
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a remarkable set of fifteen original lithographs by renowned French painter François Gilot, sourced from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" written by André Verdet and publis...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Expertly Restored - California Modern Sculpted Floating-Top Coffee Table
By ACE-HI
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
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Light oxidation present throughout fixtures.
Brand new fabric shades.
Overall Dimensions (...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Pair of Table Lamps, Oak, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak table lamps designed and produced in the United States, 1950s.
Sold without lampshades.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 21.25 x 7.25 x 7.25 (H x W x D)
Dimensions of S...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Burnished Steel with Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. The structure is composed of a curved brass arm with original patina, mounted on a circular backplate in burnish...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Angular Club Chair w/ Tapered Supports in Velvet Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This subtle and thoughtfully designed Mid-Century Modernist Angular Club Chair W/ Tapered Supports in moss Green Velvet Holly Hunt Upholstery originates from the United States, Circa...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian chandelier from the 1950s elegantly combines different materials, reflecting the design ethos of the era. The fixture features a fully bronze hat complementing a partial...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Walter Bosse Corkscrew Horseshoe Vienna, Austria, 1950s, Mid-Century
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Walter Bosse design corkscrew in the form of a horseshoe. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an es...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Widdicomb, Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and brass nightstands designed and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
Dimensions: 22.25” H x 24” W x 16” D
All items ship from High Point, ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Weiman Tables Heirloom Quality Modernist Maple & Brass Nightstands
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the USA by Weiman Tables, these nightstands are a vast departure from what made Weiman so successful from the 1920s into the 1940s. Compared to more commonly fou...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arthur Percy, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored glass vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gullaskruf, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.8"H x 3.125"W x 3.125"D
All items ship from High Poi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe with writing desk, birch, maple, fabric, glass, brass, coated steel, Italy, 1950s
Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional set embodies a unique combinatio...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s
An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern 9-Drawer Teak Dresser with Steel Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Swedish Large Ceramic Low Bowl Attributed to Harald Östergren for Upsala Ekeby
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large decorative bowl attributed to Harald Östergren for Upsala Ekeby. Very nice size at 9" across. Features an celadon glaze with underside have a raised rib like pattern. See less
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rare MCM Ceramic Barware Spirit Bottle by Raymor, circa 1950, a Trio
By Raymor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning ensemble of three modernist ceramic spirit bottles is by Raymor. The rare Mid-Century pieces were crafted in Italy circa 1950. Each decanter has a painted figure in an ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Paul McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Paul McCobb McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group.
This exceptional early credenza was designed by the legendary Paul McCobb and produced by Planner Group. A highl...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
A mid 20th Century tree trunk side table.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Tree trunk side table , walnut and teak ,Three legs .
1950s
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Burl
Josef Frank Mirror in Brass Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful golden filigree wall mirror is made of brass in a loop design from the 50s. The back of this mirror is made of wood which makes it extremely stable and beautiful. The ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Positano" Nightstands by Ico Parisi & Gino Sarfatti for MIM, Italy 1958
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Positano illuminated nightstands in rosewood, black enameled brass and steel designed by Gino Sarfatti and Ico Parisi and produced by MiM Roma in Italy during the late 1950s. The iconic nightstands are fully original, complete and in amazing conditions. They are signed inside.
These incredibly rare and unique pair of bedside tables are in amazing conditions, made in rosewood and black enameled brass. These nightstands were designed by Parisi using Gino Sarfatti spot...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Dents and patina present to wood frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30” H...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
The condition is excellent.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1950s Dual Shade Green Sculptural Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite table or desk lamp in the manner of Jean Royère circa 1950s
Loop design tubular metal base in vivid green with center brass orb finials
Supporting two conical shades pois...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Heywood Wakefield, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and white fabric lounge chairs produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.625” H x 27” W x 32.5” D
Seat Height (inches):...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 2 Brass Wall Lamps by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful wall lamps from the 1950s.
Very elegant and classic shape.
Wonderful design and excellent craftsmanship.
Very rare.
Creates a cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mexican Designer, Rocking Lounge Chair, Wood, Rush, Mexico, 1950s.
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush rocking lounge chair likely designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s.
Touch ups carried out to wood and rush seat.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.1” H x 27.75” W...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
Hans Olsen Teak Modular Seating Unit for Bramin, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
Hold onto your kombucha, because this modular seating unit is about to take your living room from meh to magnificent!
Straight out of the Danish design playbook of the 1960s and int...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Cane, Teak
Cassina Walnut Rocking Lounge Chairs Model 572 in Ivory Kalgan Lambskin, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Cassina, sculptural walnut rocking lounge chairs model 572 with ivory Kalgan lambskin channeled cushions on Pirelli webbing, Italy, 1955. These exquisite modernist rocking chairs ha...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Lambskin, Rubber, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century "Staccato" Brutalist Dresser by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Tôle
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini "Fazzoletto" Vase, ca. 1950
Located in Bochum, NRW
A vintage Murano hand blown 'fazzoletto'/handkerchief art glass vase. Deigned by Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, circa 1950, the vase has a red and white decoration of alte...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, wood and brown velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
The metal frame presents with very heavy oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 25.5...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Gelli Móveis, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric lounge chair with ottoman produced by Gelli Indústria de Móveis, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 2...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron, Slipper Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green fabric and oak slipper lounge chairs designed and produced by Guillerme & Chambron, France, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions (Inches): 32” H ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
The brass stem presents with very light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 26” Diameter
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Silk Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Silk shade, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s-1940s.
new silk shade
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Designer, Chaise Longue, Iron, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and beige fabric chaise longue designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.5” H x 26.25” W ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni #109-1 'Tubetto 2 Snodi Piccoli' Sconces for Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni #109-1 'Tubetto 2 Snodi Piccoli' Sconces for Oluce. An extremely rare pair of wall lamps executed in painted perforated aluminum and metal by one of the...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
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