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Mid-Century Modern Children's 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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by 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
Lovely Midcentury Solid Walnut Studio Craft Baby Child Swinging Bassinet Crib
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful solid walnut studio craft baby swinging bassinet crib. Amazing woodwork, crib can be placed in a fixed position mode or Manual swing mode. Very clean in amazing vintage con...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Walnut

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker rocking chair. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. This armchair has...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Dirk Van Sliedregt Style Hand-Woven Rattan and Bamboo Baby or Pet Bassinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, oversized, hand-woven rattan and bamboo baby basket. Comes with new, removable foam cushion and wood support inside. In good original condition ...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Children "Mobo" Metal Spring Mounted Rocking Horse, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage MOBO metal rocking horse 1960's This Rocking Horse was made in England by D.Sebel & Co LTD Mobo Toys. This metal horse toy is standing on a frame ...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Metal

Creative Playthings Mid Century Childs Rocker
Located in Riverdale, NY
Creative playthings mid century Childs bentwood Rocker designed by Gloria Caranica circa 1964. Iconic design in the collection of the Museum of Moder...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bentwood

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Baby Carriage Pram Stroller by Giordani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian baby carriage pram stroller by Giordani Excellent conditions Measures cm: H 86/117 W 120 D 50 The fabulous Giorda...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Steel

Mid-Century Dutch Children's Spindle Back High Chair in Birch by Kibofa
By Kibofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century birch high chair by Kibofa with a round seat, curved spindle back and footrest. The name Kibofa stands for “Kinderstoelen en Boxen Fabriek”. In original condition and wit...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Birch

Children's Table & Chairs Set by Karla Drabsch for Kleid & Raum, 1950s, Set of 5
By Karla Drabsch
Located in Hamburg, DE
Extremely rare children's furniture based on a design by Karla Drabsch from the 1950s. More like collector's items. An ensemble of 4 colored chairs and the matching table. The chair...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Plastic, Wood

Italian Red Wood and Rope Rush Kids Children Chair with Disney Graphics
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful vintage Italian kids chair in red wood structure with great patina of time and rope or rush seating with various Disney characters on the s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Rope, Wood

Minimalist Solid Desk in Oak France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist dark stained oak desk with dovetail construction connecting the top to the side panels in solid oak with a floating part for 2 drawers. A beautiful piece of craftsmanship ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Oak

Bauhaus Childrens`Bentwood Rocking Chair Brockhage Andrä Era, Germany, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and cute little Bauhaus rocking chair for children. Made in Germany in the 1950s, in the style of Hans Brockhage und Erwin Andrä. Made of bentwood with a charming fairy t...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Wood, Bentwood

Midcentury Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair for Children, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant rocking chair for children, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s. The chair is in folded rattan, with beautiful details and in very good c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

Mid-century rattan children’s lounge chair, the Netherlands 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Netherlands / 1960 / childrens chair / metal, rattan / Mid-Century / Vintage Vintage bohemian rattan chair with black glazed frame from the 1960s. Suitable for small children. This ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Original "Rocking Beauty" Creative Playthings Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Creative Playthings Wooden Rocking Horse Original "Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse designed in the mid 1960s by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Constructed of both solid wood a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Plywood

1950s English Bilt-Rite Park Avenue Baby Carriage Chrome Pram Stroller Buggy
By Bilt Rite Mfg. Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Late 1950s Bilt Rite Park Avenue Edition Vintage Navy Blue and Green Carriage, with padded mattress, basket pad, Pillow and Blanket. The carriage basket made out of Masonite Board ca...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Rattan Wall Hook
Located in Oxford, GB
This elegant Triangle Shaped Rattan Wall Hook is the perfect addition to any room. Its mid-century Italian design in a rattan core with a triangle sh...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Rattan

Nanna Ditzel teak Childs high chair stool Danish Mid-Century Modern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nanna Ditzel teak Childs high chair stool Danish Mid-Century Modern. Solid teak wood. Has removable front teak bar. Made in Denmark. Beautiful design. Circa 1960 has original label -...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Teak

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Horse Attributed to Albini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century rocking horse, often attributed to France Albini, composed of a bamboo frame with woven rattan seat and accents. Very good, vintage condition with natural patina and li...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Plywood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Plywood Mid-Century Modern children chair, 1950's.
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Plywood

Giant-Sized King's Guardsman by Kay Bojesen
Located in Weesp, NL
A very rare and monumental giant-sized model of the Royal Danish King's Guardsman hand crafted in wood having retaining its vivid original paint. Thi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

1970's Pine & Wool Rocking Sheep, The Netherlands
By Peter Kraft
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1970's Mid-Century Modern Rocking Sheep Made and distributed in The Netherlands by Texeler Wool The company had these sheep made to sell them to resellers as a promotional piece i...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Sheepskin, Wool, Pine

Original Children Armchair Chair 'Anna' by Karin Mobring 1963 for Ikea, Sweden
By IKEA
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Children armchair Model: Anna Producer: Ikea, Sweden Design: Karin Mobring, 1963 Age: 1960s Description: Original vintage childre...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Beech, Plywood

1950's Bé Niegeman-Brand Attributed Children's Kubist Chair in Red and Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute little Bé Niegeman-Brand attributed painted plywood children's chair with dual seat height. Made for the "Goed Wonen" Foundation, the post-war movement that was instrumental in ...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Plywood

"Schaukelwagen" by Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andra for Siegfried Lenz
Located in Dronten, NL
Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andra Rocking Cart, Germany circa 1950. Reversible Rocking Cart Push Car for children designed by Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andra under supervision of Mart Sta...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Muñoz for Darro, 'Riaza' chairs for children, samara, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s This robust and resilient low lounge chair, a creation of Paco Muñoz from the 1960s, epitomiz...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Children Rocking Wooden Toy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful children's rocking chair in beech plywood minimalist craftsmanship the design of the rocking chair is essentially a nod to the shape of a swinging banana!
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bentwood

Harry Bertoia Child's Chair in White with Original Knoll Seat Pad
Located in New York, NY
A universally recognized design, this Bertoia child's chair has a white wire seat with a black base and the original turquoise seat pad by Knoll.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Charlotte Perriand Style Turned Wood Kid's Chair Woven Rush Seat France 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare Kid's Chair in the manner of Charlotte Perriand. Turned oak wood core with handwoven rush seat which is in perfect original condition. Warm wood color and patina. Real V...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Rush, Oak

"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An abstract hobby horse designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Composed of two arched panels of birch plywood divided by a solid birch shaft and topped with a charming red knob...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Birch, Plywood

"Lulu" Cradle or Bassinet by Nanna Ditzel for E. Johansen Møbler AS
Located in Littleton, CO
The "Lulu" cradle was designed in 1963 by Nanna Ditzel for her new baby daughter, and that original cradle has been passed down to each new generation of her family, adding a small n...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech

1950's French Oak Petite Lounge Chair
Located in Denton, TX
French modernist lounge chair for petite people or children. A dramatic combination of oak and mahogany and upholstery. Child's chair se...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

Scandinavian Vintage Wooden Truck Toy Model 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative scandinavian vintage wooden truck, 1930s-1940s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1940's PHILCO TV Kids Ride On Toy Truck
Located in San Diego, CA
1940's PHILCO Television metal Ride On Toy Truck. Beautiful original distressed condition.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Sheet Metal

Moroccan Hand Tooled Brown Leather Pouf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan handcrafted brown camel leather ottoman, with embroideries.Could be used a foot stool, or side table or ottoman.The Moroccan leather poufs are hand-tooled and embroidered wi...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Leather

20th Century Vienna Secession Single Bentwood Headboard
Located in Miami, FL
20th century midcentury Vienna Secession single bentwood bed in the style of Jacob and Josef Kohn.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Children's rocking horse made of bamboo and rattan 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Mid-Century Rattan and Bamboo Rocking Horse. A beautiful and functional decorative addition to any playroom or child's room that will ensure the l...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Paco Muñoz Pair of 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chairs in Walnut and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Muñoz for Darro, pair of 'Riaza' chairs for children, walnut, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s This robust low lounge chair, designed by Paco Muñoz in the 1960s, exemplifies the cl...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rattan cradle on casters. French work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and uniquel cradle is made of a fine rattan work placed on a wooden base with casters. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

20th Vienna Secession Single Bentwood Bed in Style of Jacob and Josef Kohn
Located in Miami, FL
20th midcentury Vienna Secession single bentwood bed in style of Jacob and Josef Kohn.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Original Italian Rocking Horse Made of Bamboo and Rattan
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s rocking horse made of bamboo and rattan. Design attributed to the well-known architect and designer Franco Albini (1905-1977). Made in Italy. Wonderful decoration fo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Paco Muñoz 'Riaza' Hunting Children's Chair in Walnut and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Muñoz for Darro, 'Riaza' chair for children, samara, leather, metal, Spain, 1960s This robust and resilient low lounge chair, a creation of Paco Muñoz...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bentwood Childs Chair by Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Fun bentwood child’s chair by Thonet. This piece has a great patina from many years of use. Photographed with Bertoia side chair by Knoll for scale.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Child's Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Fulton, CA
Charming child's swivel lounge chair made of iron and vinyl, circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron

Uncommon pair of Italian Night Stands
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original Scandinavian style night stands, honeycomb, Italian 1930s, one is left and one is right, stained glass top. Comes from an old country house in the Chianti wine are...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Children’s Chair Bauhaus Breuer Cesca Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Great Children’s chair in the style of Marcel Breuer’s Cesca Chair. Most likely from the 60s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

John Salterini Childs Chair, Wrought Iron and Wicker
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Salterini wrought iron and wicker childs chair in excellent condition. This is the best childs chair we have ever seen.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Leather Butterfly child Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy pair of leather butterfly chairs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Bamboo Children's Baby Doll Stroller with Green and Red Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century delicate hand crafted baby doll stroller. This beautiful children's toy stroller is made from bamboo with hints of green and red binding...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Distressed White Iron & Brass 5 Piece Daybed Crib Doll-bed Wood Casters
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Vintage antique distressed white finished Iron Crib with Nautical Shells and Brass knobs on the Top. Comes with Springs on Slat Boards. Rustic Coun...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

1970s Rocking Horse in Solid Pine Wood, Children’s Toy
Located in Beerse, VAN
What can I say. A rocking horse. Who doesn’t appreciate a piece of children’s toy that is so charming and decorative? Of course the rocking horse is completely safe to use. The for...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Beech Plywood Wood Children Rocking Toy Chair, Italy 1970s
By Peppe de Giuli
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury plywood and beech wood children rocking toy chair for children. Peppe de Giuli probably designed this fantastic piece during the 1970s in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Mid-Century French Riviera Curved Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant mid-century French Riviera rocking chair in rattan and bamboo. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. This chair is unique because i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Alvar Aalto N65 Artek Kid's Chair
Located in London, GB
Designed by legendary Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, this charming children’s chair is a scaled-down classic that embodies the same elegant simplicity and craftsmanship ...
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1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech

Early 1900s Vintage Children's Wicker Armchair Arched Rattan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Children's Vintage Wicker Chair Arched Rattan No label present. USA circa the 1960s. Dimensions: 24.5 h x 15 d x 14 w Seat 10 h Arm rest 14.5 Firm and stur...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Model '360' Children Chair by Walter Papst for Wilkhahn, Germany 1950's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The model 360 children chair is a design by Walter Papst from the first half of the 1950s. This particular one has contined a very good condition with some signs of age and use. The ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Children Chairs in Bent Plywood, Germany, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of midcentury children chairs in bent plywood, Germany, 1950s.
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Rotating & Extending Child's Hairdressing Armchair
Located in London, GB
An unusual French Mid-Century Modern chrome adjustable and rotating, child's hairdressing barbers armchair with brushed aluminum footrest and the origi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome

1977 Alexander Begge for Casala, Germany, Casalino Child Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-). Set of joyful stackable plastic children seats...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Plastic

Mid-century Modern children's furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern children's furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage children's furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern children's furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original children's furniture, popular names associated with this style include Alexander Begge, Harry Bertoia, Casalino, and Galvanitas. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for children's furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $15,400 while the average work can sell for $864.

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