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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
Organic Rattan Children’s Chair
Located in Oxford, GB
This chair is lightweight yet robust, allowing your youngster to easily move it from one space to another. Made from natural rattan poles and wood. The finish can be painted with yo...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Cradle Crib Bamboo and Rattam, Franca Helg per Bonaccina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern cradle crib in bamboo and rattam , Franca Helg attributed for Bonaccina . Excellent condition Measures cm: H 78 W 102 D 56. About Franca Helg Franca Helg was born...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Childs Size Wire Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A staple design from famous designer Harry Bertoia for Knoll. A child’s Size wire side chair. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Your kid will definitely have the coolest chair on the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Disney Cartoon Rug
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Moderne Walt Disney wool rug with cartoon characters and blue background (7.5 x 4.5")
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Rocking Elephant
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This stylized elephant is an original variation to the classical rocking horse. It would be great fun for children to ride on its back (as you can see by its tail that has suffered ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Pine

Red Sculptural Tubular Steel and Wood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Red Sculptural Tubular steel and Wood Mid-Century Modern Children chair, 1950's With lovely Patina and wear.
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Steel

Creative Playthings Seesaw
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creative Playthings rocker made of a light, warm birch plywood. Designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica, this rocking horse predecessor is a per...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Wood

Modernist Blue and White Laminate Fifties Small Sideboard Tubax 1958, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare industrial small sideboard with blue laminated formica door, one white laminated drawer and a gray laminated top, the sideboard construction is in solid beech designed by Tubax,...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Laminate, Formica, Beech

Alvar Aalto kids set of 6 chairs and table, Artek 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Chairs dimensions: diam. 30 cm - h 52 cm Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (Kuortane, February 3, 1898 - Helsinki, May 11, 1976) was a Finnish architect and designer, one of the most importan...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Birch

Midcentury Leather and Wood Italian Gymnastics Horse, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
1960s gym horse. Upper part covered in leather, well-kept and from the period. Classic gym horse from the middle of the last century. The lower part, the four legs, are made of wood...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Sterling Silver Baby Rattle and Teething Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver baby rattle and teething ring- a blue plastic tether with a sterling silver rattle / bell - the perfect gift for the baby that has everyt...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Rare Vintage Floral Fabric Children Armchair with Wooden Legs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This children armchair is upholstered in its original fabric and features wooden legs. It may show slight traces of use since it's vintage but it can be consi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Blue Terrier Dog Childs Rocking Chair Giocattoli Trudi Italy Rocker Toy MCM Isle
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Looks like a character out of the movie, Isle of dogs. A very Interesting vintage infants rocker-riding toy. Stuffed (Kerry Blue) Terrier on birch runners...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Birch

Mini Lotus Chair in Brown Leather by Dan Wenger, US
Located in Berlin, DE
Mini Lotus chair designed by Daniel Wenger in the 1960s. Handmade during the 1970s and currently produced since 2009 by Daniel and his son Sam. Solid burnis...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Metal

19th Century Stroller for twins, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- antique pram for two children - for twins - late 19th century - probably made by Thonet - original very good condition - unrestored - cleaned - metal c...
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19th Century German Antique Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Red Vintage Toy Pedal Car for Children 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern red vintage pedal car, which was made of partially black, red brown and ivory lacquered tube steel base. An amazing pedal car with...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Steel

20th Century White Patina Bentwood Rocking Chair Thonet Style
Located in Miami, FL
20th century white patina bentwood rocking chair Thonet style.
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition with minor signs of use. -Measures: Height of seat 42 cm.  
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Orange white after Henry Massonet Table and 6 stools set 60s
By Armand Massonet
Located in Valladolid, ES
The Tam - Tam stool is an essential piece of furniture from the 20th century. It was created in 1968 by the French designer Henry Massonet. This plastic...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Polystyrene

Irmi Childs Giraffe Animal 1950's Wooden Clothing Tree
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A super cute wooden giraffe childs clothing tree named Irmi in a very mellow yellow detailed with light green painted face and body spots . The body has hanger posts with contrasting colored balls and plastic eyes giving the piece great character , perfect addition for the nursery or smaller kids Mid...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Vintage Child's Scooter
Located in San Francisco, CA
Steel child's size scooter. In excellent vintage condition, over painted in the original red color. Scooter appears to not have any makers marks, American, 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Steel

1960s Studio Craft Rocking Bassinet Bent Oak and Walnut Crib
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s studio craft rocking bassinet comprising bent laminated walnut and oak. This piece is unsigned but made in the manner of Phillip Lloyd Powell...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

Italian rattan baby bed, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Rattan baby bed from the 1960s. Wear and tear due to time and age. 
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Rattan

Unusual Modernist Plywood Childs High Chair / Sculpture ...Amazing Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist Plywood Childs High Chair / Sculpture ...Amazing Design..Not certain where this was made?? Italian , Danish.. American ? Truly a piece of art , sculpture..
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1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

1960s Bathroom Scale by Hanson in Lemon Yellow Lime Green Dot Mid-Century Mod
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very hard to find Psychedelic Era bathroom scale in wonderful condition, for decor or gentle uses. In the manner of a Verner Panton or a Josef Albers de...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Plastic

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

Swiss Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Rocking Swan in the Style of Wisa Gloria
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Great Swiss quality manufactured Mid-Century Modern rocking swan made of solid pine wood with original painted details.  
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Pine

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

Casalino Alexander Begge Stacking Chair White Color
Located in Pasadena, TX
Modern Casalino Alexander Begge children's stacking chair size "0" 1973 design White color size "0" ABS one-piece molded plastic construction Organic, cantilevered appearance, much like Verner Panton`s designs Functional, stackable, and easy to store design...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

German "Schaukelwagen" by Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andra for Siegfried Lenz
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This ingenious design for children is from German (DDR) designers Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andra made in the early 1950's Hans Brockhage (1925-2009) was wounded in WWII and starte...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Birch, Plywood, Rubber

VICO MAGISTRETTI banc Carimate Cassina
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Rare banc Carimate, édition Cassina de Vico Magistretti. Ce banc n'est plus édité. Modèle avait été réalisé pour le Golf de Carimate en Lombardie, Italie. Matière : bois Hêtre et as...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Straw, Beech

Kids Rocker and Chairs Set, Italy, 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly unusual and beautiful kids rocking toy which can be used as 2 chairs as well. Made by unknown designer or manufacturer, Italy 1960. This beautiful and ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Plastic, Wood

Rare Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chair with Snufkin Graphic
Located in Brooklyn, US
Artek's N65 children's chair is a slightly re-sized model of Chair 65 designed by Alvar Aalto in 1935. In 2013, in honor of the 80th anniversary, Artek released classic furniture dec...
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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Laminate, Beech

Casalino by Alexander Begge Stacking Children's Chair Yellow Color
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 modern Casalino by Alexander Begge stacking children's chair size "1" 1973 design Yellow color size "1" ABS one-piece molded plastic construction Organic, cantilevered appearance, much like Verner Panton's designs Functional, stackable, and easy to store design...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Culla in Bambù Anni 60
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Caratteristica culla in bambù.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bamboo

Mid-Century modern beech plywood Hans Mitzlaff kid's/children's chair
Located in Brooklyn, US
This children's mid-century chair, was designed post-war German architects Albrecht Lange and Hans Mitzlaff. The "Mannheim pair" was also known for their other groundbreaking furnitu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Beech, Plywood

W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Museum Piece Unique Cradle Black Wood Chrome, circa 1930
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...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Bamboo Kids Rocking Chairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Kids Rocking Chairs, Italy 1960s This 1960s kids' bamboo rocking chair showcases the organic beauty and craftsmanship characteristi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bamboo

Young Student’s Retro Bedroom Set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Young Student’s Retro Bedroom Set Bright and very stylish the set comprises a writing table, tub chair, pebble coffee table and pair of bedside tab...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Beech

Swing Tractor Seat Chair, in Red like Achille Castiglione Stool, circa 1970
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Stackable Children's Chair Stools by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, 1966s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of Four Artemide Efebo Efebino Seats designed by Stacy Duke. Beautifully sculptural designed black molded plastic child stools, even for adults, ver...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Plastic

Restored Mid-century Frankl Style Child's Pole Rattan Bent Arm Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored child-size rattan rocking chair combines vintage charm with sturdy craftsmanship. The chair is made from single-strand round bent rattan arms and legs featu...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Fabric, Rattan

Vtg Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Figural Duck Rocker Bassinet Basket Crib
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Figural Duck Rocker Bassinet Basket Crib Plant Holder. Circa Mid-20th century. Measurements: 35" H x 45" W x 16" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Gunnar Daan High Kids Chair Prototype, 1966
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super elegant high children's chair designed by Dutch architect Gunnar Daan, Holland, 1966. This chair was designed by Gunnar Daan and made for their own children. Later on this was ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Metal

Tubular Children Chair, Wood and Chrome, circa 1965
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...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Chrome

Set of Fiberglass Children Chairs with Metal Base, circa 1960
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...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Polyester

Black, Red and Blue Seats Low Bar Stools, 1950s France
Located in Antwerp, BE
These fifties tri-colored low stools in wrought iron and reupholstered leather was designed in France 1953. Price a set.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Danish Children's Rocking Elephant C.1960
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Danish Children's Rocking Elephant C.1960 Excellent design element to a children's room. Fully functioning as a rocking toy. In very...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Plywood

Wicker Rocking Horse, 1950s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Classic rocking horse from 1950s made in wicker. The wicker is in a good condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Midcentury Cote d'Azur Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan and bamboo rocking chairs. This fantastic set was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. The chair has a solid ratta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

French Highchair for a Child from the 30s Made of Bentwood with Viennese Wicker
Located in München, DE
Beautiful high French table children's highchair from the 1930s in bentwood. Bentwood is mostly made from maple or beech wood. Seat made of Viennese wicker...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Wood, Beech

French Mid-Century Childrens Bed /- Vintage mobile Cot in Rattan and Chrome-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Mid-Century Children's-Baby Bed - Mobile Cot in Rattan Cane and Chrome from the early 60s Stylish Mobile Children's Bed With beautiful Rattan Wicker work all around. The 4 mob...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 6 Casalino1 Children's Chairs by Alexander Begge for Casala, Italy 1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This iconic children's chair, model Casalino1, was designed by Alexander Begge for Casala in Italy in the 1970's. It is still just as popular 50 years on be...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Plastic

Cradle by Nanna Ditzel
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cradle by Nanna Ditzel made in 1964 by Kold Savvaerk. First edition. Made in Oregon pine.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Wood

Modernist High Chair Gerrit Rietveld Style 1940s Dutch
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique handmade High chair, wooden frame, comes with Saddle Leather upholstery. In a Cognac color. Aadjustable feet rest Great looking piece. Gerrit Rietveld...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Wood

20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Rattan Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of children chairs made of handcrafted Rattan and wicker in the style of Franco Albini, in good condition. The very decorative seat sp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Restored Mid-century Child Size Three-Strand "Horse Shoe Arm" Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rare child-sized rattan sectional sofa is crafted with Frankl style 3-strand "Horse Shoe" arms, featuring smooth curves and a sturdy de...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Rattan

Finnish c. 1960's children's solid pine branch stool
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introduce the product: Add a touch of nostalgia and whimsy to your child's room with this vintage Finnish c. 1960's solid pine branch stool. This adorable...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Pine

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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