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Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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
Vintage MCM Free Standing Room Divider Wall Unit Cabinet with 3-Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
A remarkable Mid Century Modern walnut wood, upright, vertical, single bay freestanding unit. Wall unit features gorgeous walnut wood tones and grain, upper shelf cabinet compartment...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Walnut

Vintage Petite Illuminated Glass Precision Globe by Replogle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive 10" diameter Replogle Precision Globe circa late 1952 / early 1953 (Israel, Korea, and Ethiopia are present). Charming desk / bedside decorative object, given its size (ro...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Metal

Two 1940s Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works Green Embossed Leather Suitcases
Located in Morristown, NJ
Two 1940's vintage "Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works" suitcases in a dark green alligator pattern, made of embossed cowhide with lovely stitching detail. The interior is fabric lined...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Metal

20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid century embossed leather steamer trunk on caster wheels, with brass plated hardware. A vertical trunk - a royal traveling companion functioning as a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Modernist Pair of Solid Marble Bookends Memphis Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of modernist solid marble bookends in emerald green and white tones, circa the 1980s. The pair has a sharp "Memphis Era" design by its bold profile. The organic beauty of the marble in this set, with its multi color/tone adaptability against the striking sharp design profile allow this pieces to add design and style to your decor. An incrediblie addition to your decor. Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic Modern, Minimalist, Scandinavian, Milano Memphis
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Marble

Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of Italian old world style globe bookends on wood "L" shaped bases in walnut, circa 1970s. The bookends are in vintage condition . Each globe rotates on its axis and hav...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Metal

Incredible 1970’s Vintage Abstract Stained Glass Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Lutz, FL
Stunning Large Hand Crafted vintage stained glass and wood folding screen room divider. Purchased by the original owners at an art fair in New Mexico circa 1970’s. Simple wood frame ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Stained Glass

Quirky and fun pair of Bookends in carved Birch from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Quirky and fun pair of Bookends in carved Birch from the Mid-20th Century, Sweden. Two men sit and read their books. Wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Birch

Heavy Bronze Terrestrial Globe on Black Base, 1990's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Heavy Bronze terrestrial Globe on Black Base, 1990's Heavy bronze terrestrial globe with armillary rings mounted on a sleek black metal base. This substantial decorative globe featur...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov Mahogany
Located in Vienna, AT
Flower (dividing) wall made of the bent beech and mahogany plywood and features geometric patterns. In an excellent restored condition. Designed in the early 1960s by Ludvik Volak a...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Beech, Bentwood

1964 Mr. Zip Leather Postal Sling Bag
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Behold, the vintage 1964 Leather Mr. Zip Postal Mail Bag, a timeless relic of postal history. Crafted from supple leather, this bag exudes a sense of elegance and durability, reminiscent of a bygone era. Adorned with the iconic Mr. Zip logo, it serves as a charming reminder of the postal service's evolution. With ample storage space and sturdy construction, this bag not only embodies nostalgia but also remains functional for modern-day use. Own a piece of postal heritage with this vintage treasure, where style meets utility in every stitch. Photographed sitting in an Eames fiberglass arm shell chair and on the shoulder of a tubular steel articulating mannequin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Brass

Goyard Trunk, 1910 France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Astounding vintage Goyard trunk in a rare extra large size. The oldest and largest antique Goyard trunk available for sale anywhere. Completely or...
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1910s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Aus-Ben Studios Black Labrador Dog Head Bookends, United States, circa 1987
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Aus-Ben Studios Black Labrador Dog Head Bookends, United States, circa 1987. Original label to the bottom of one example.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Resin

1952 Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of brass spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952. The eagle is shown with its wings fully spread and a laurel branch and bundle of arrows clutched in its left talon. The eagle clutches a Union shield across its breast. The Union shield has a chief with three stars and six stripes completing the design. The eagle motif in décor and Folk Art has been widely used throughout our nation's history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows and an olive branch with its talons. When Charles Thomson put together the final design for the Great Seal, he placed a bundle of arrows in the eagle's left (sinister) talon. The official description specifies the bald eagle holding "in his sinister a bundle of thirteen arrows." The thirteen arrows are tightly aligned – a symbol of "strength in unity" that's found in the traditional cultures everywhere, from the Romans to the Iroquois— in this case a nod to the unity of the original 13 colonies. William J. Loth founded Virginia Metalcrafters in 1890, under the name Waynesboro Stove Company. The company, which made ornately cast Cook...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Brass

2010s Charles Eames Molded Plywood Folding Screen by Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an Eames Molded Plywood Folding Screen, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in the 2010s. T...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Fabric, Plywood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood step ladder with four stairs and nicely carved details and decorated structure. Each step is upholstered with re...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Leather, Wood

Illuminated Glass World Globe on Mahogany Stand by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mahogany sculptural globe stand supported by brass sabots originally designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in 1953. The globe itself is a 16" Rand McNally Terrestrial globe...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Vintage Room Divider With Floral Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
Three Pane Room Divider , Painted Green on one Side with a Floral Motif on the Other. Edges are Yellow , the Top of the Middle Pane is White, Probably From Exposure to the Elements O...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Wood

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Plywood Folding Screen Ash Veneer 1950s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This is an iconic piece of American design history, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946, for Herman Miller. This example is one of the earlier versions produced between 1946-1955. The veneer is a warm ash. The connecting fabric is a cotton canvas and allows for the screen to bend in a multitude of ways producing a screen in a variant of formations and also allows the screen to fold nearly flat for storage or shipping. A true classic! We have included several detail photos so you can get a true picture of condition, As is common with these older screens...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Canvas, Ash, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Bronze Jax Bookend or Door Stop
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Jax bookend or doorstop by Bill Curry for Design Line. This Jack bookend is made of heavy cast bronze with a charming age appropriate patina that gives character.  
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Bronze

Pair, Vintage Officer's Campaign Luggage Cases, English, Bedside Nightstands
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage officer's campaign luggage cases. An English, leather and brass bedside nightstand, dating to the late 20th century period, circa 1970. Exquisite casework, with beautifully appointed detail and finishes Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Quality leather tanned to a deep caramel hue with lightly aged finish Bound to corners with brass cappings over leather straps Dressed with brass slide clasps, the backplate engraved with the Manx emblem — keys absent Once open, the lids remain raised upon cornflower blue straps Bright burgundy coloured textile linings in pleasingly clean order The tactile lining adorned with brass press stud finish Military interest to the front fascia, with the Royal Marine Commando - Gibraltar emblem The emblems bares the regiment motto Per Mare, Per Terram - By Sea and By Land One lid with stamped monogram for E.J.B. Brass drop handles adorn either side, for ease of carriage This is a wonderful pair of vintage officer's campaign luggage cases, the clean appearance and proportion presenting a fine opportunity to use them as distinctive bedside nightstands...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Walnut Three Panel Room Divider Screen
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful Mid - Century Modern walnut three panel hand crafted screen or room divider. Each piece is hand assembled into an intricate grid and the screen has a very impressive pres...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Walnut

Three-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider, France 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
This Mid-Century-Modern eye-catching rattan or wicker and bamboo three-panel room divider with filigree decoration was crafted in France in the 1960s. This rattan screen combines mid...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Rattan

Pair of Modernist Solid Marble Cube Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice pair of modernist solid black and white marble cube bookends, circa the 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 3"W x 3"D...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Marble

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and geometric pair of bookends are executed in patinated brass with po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s, Restored
Located in Wien, AT
This room divider from the 1960s was designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, in Czechoslovakia. This is made of bent beech plywood and ash veneer. Completely restored. Exce...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Beech, Bentwood

French Midcentury Brass Circular Birdcage with Decorative Bird
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French brass circular birdcage from the Midcentury period is a delightful combination of form and whimsy, perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any interior. Crafted wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 'Flatiron' Brass and Cane Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3530 'Flatiron' brass and cane bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Teak Bookends 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak bookends 1960s, Set of 2 Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern bookends in solid teak with metal base. Very good original condition. Ready to support.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Teak

Mirror screen with palm tree motif by VIVAI DEL SUD
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Three-panel mirror screen with palm tree motif. Rattan structure and mirror on both sides. Origin: Italy, 1970s Edition: Vivai del Sud Dimensions : Length 200 cm, Height 183 cm, Wi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Rattan, Mirror

Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov Mahogany
Located in Vienna, AT
Flower (dividing) wall made of the bent beech and mahogany plywood and features geometric patterns. In an excellent restored condition. Designed in the early 1960s by Ludvik Volak a...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Beech, Bentwood

Eames for Herman Miller FSW-6 Folding Screen Room Divider, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An early molded plywood screen divider in calico ash, designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller. The screen's ingenious design allows it to be formed into a vari...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Plywood

Italian wood panels mid 60s
Located in bari, IT
Curved and quilted oak panels from a 1960s container
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Walnut

Large Double-Sided Rattan Leaf Shaped Room Divider / Screen
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning double-sided room divider / screen. Handmade with rattan in leaves shaped. Can also be used as a bedhead. In the style of Vivai del Sud, maison Jansen etc.. High quality of ...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Mid-Century World Map Globe Lamp Light by JRO Verlag Munich circa 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century fun world map globe table lamp or desk light by JRO-Verlag München. Made in Germany circa 1970, this whimsical lamp would...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Metal

Pair 1950s Patinated Cast Brass Duck Mallard Head Bookends Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Sarreid attributed Vintage pair of patinated cast brass duck or Mallard Head bookends, Paperweight Home Decor, circa 1950. Great for holding up books on a bookshelf or as paper weigh...
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1950s Taiwanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Brass

1970s Beech Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Beech

Two 1940s Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works Green Embossed Leather Suitcases
Located in Morristown, NJ
Two 1940's vintage "Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works" suitcases in a dark green alligator pattern, made of embossed cowhide with lovely stitching detail. The interior is fabric lined...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Metal

Colourful Mid-Century Modern Italian Partition Wall or Room Divider
Located in Berlin, Germany
Colourful Mid-Century Modern Italian Partition Wall or Room Divider Partition wall or room divider consisting of three poles made of lacquered metal an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Brass, Metal

Pair of Modernist Chrome Bookends by McDonald Products
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of modernist chrome bookends by McDonald Products, circa 1970s. The pair are heavy and in good vintage condition; they measure 8.5"W x 5.5"D x 8"H. Great addition t...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Victorian Style Wood and Iron "Balloon" Birdcage
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Victorian style wood and iron "Balloon" bird cage & feeder. This ornamental piece features, mahogany stained wood with wrought iron "Balloon" form cage. The bottom pullout / pull-out feeder drawer has a brass base. There is a wood and wire interior bird swing...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Iron

1940s Baumann Pine Screen Room Divider France Melun Paris
Located in London, GB
1940s Baumann Melun Paris Tambour screen, made in stained pitchpine. Its flexible structure allows it to stand freely and shape curves, perfect for a dress...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Pine

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3652 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3652 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Produce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished and patinated brass. Price i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Brass

Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely crafted slim decorative briefcase designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal of Mexico. Taking advantage of the expertise provided by Mexican artisans, shoemaker founded Señal w...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo

Tambour Screen Room Divider in Solid golden mahogany & Rosso Verona Marble
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid Century italian Tambour Screen Room Divider in Solid golden mahogany & Rosso Verona Marble - 4 availables Price for 1 piece
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Marble, Metal

Mid Century Sheldon Rose Alpha Sculpt Cube Letterpress Sculptures Bookends 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Mid Century Modern typographic cube sculptures or bookends designed by Sheldon Rose circa 1960s Titled "Alpha Sculpt" formed of cast metal with raised letters and symbols ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Metal

Early Eames Screen Room Divider FSW-6 Custom Order in Rosewood
Located in Seattle, WA
An extremely rare first generation Eames FSW-6 privacy screen, custom ordered in Rosewood Veneer at 61 inch height, with cotton fabric connector in good condition, no tears, only fraying at the end. Rosewood was generally not an option for the privacy screen throughout the first production, and can only be custom ordered. We have checked with the Herman Miller Archive and the Eames foundation to ensure this is the first generation Eames screen...
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Plywood, Rosewood

Paco Rabanne Monumental Space Curtain, Baumann AG, Switzerland, Italy, 1968
By Baumann Kölliker AG, Paco Rabanne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monumental custom space curtain, Paco Rabanne for Baumann AG, Switzerland, 1960s. 107” x 91”. Gorgeous glittery orange metal geometric curtain/room divider by Paco Rabanne. Made of thin plasticized metal plates (rare version with multiple shapes -- square, circle and triangle plates-- that create a diagonal design from a distance). Made in the same manner as his couture dresses of the 1960's. Each plate is individually connected to the next with small hooks. Stunning piece and at a monumental scale. Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo (born 18 February 1934), more commonly known under the pseudonym of Paco Rabanne is a Spanish fashion designer who became known as an enfant terrible of the 1960s French fashion...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Metal, Brass

George Nakashima attributed Panel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nakashima attributed Shoji Screen. This was custom built for the backside of a Danish Credenza that was put into the middle of a room that was occupied with all Nakashima pie...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Italian Solid Cast Brass Anchor Candle Holders
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming pair of cast solid brass anchor candlestick holders. Perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home! USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 6"W x 4.25"D x 3.5"H. Good ori...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Fruitwood and Textile Four-Fold Galleried Floor Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Fruitwood and Textile Four-Fold Wooden Galleried Floor Screen. Measures 80" in width and stands 63" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Textile, Fruitwood

Early Rare Eames Screen Room Divider FSW-6 in Rosewood
Located in Seattle, WA
An extremely rare first generation Eames FSW-6 privacy screen, in Rosewood Veneer at 68 height, with cotton fabric connector in good condition, no tears, fraying at the end. Rosewo...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Rosewood, Plywood

1980s Gucci GG Coated Canvas Navy Red Duffel Bag + Case
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1980s Gucci Coated Canvas Navy Red Duffel Carry Bag Tote and Case weekend duffel tote bag and case GG monogram duffel storage case is 12 x 9 exterior side zip pocke...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Canvas, PVC

Four-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen Room Divider, France 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
This Mid-Century-Modern eye-catching rattan or wicker and bamboo four-panel room divider with filigree decoration was crafted in France in the 1960s. This rattan screen combines mid-...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Rattan

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Cat Bookends, Italy, 1950's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Cat Bookends, Italy, 1950's.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair Carl Auböck Mid-Century Earlobes Brass Bookends #3848, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of minimalist sculptural bookends in an organic form, lovingly referred to by Auböck as “earlobes.” Model number 3848. Handcrafted from solid brass with a patinated and polish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Carl Auböck Model #4101 'Melies' Patinated Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of large Carl Aubock Model #4101 'Melies' patinated brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Grain Laminate Room Divider or Planter
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern faux wood grain laminate room divider or planter, Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. A new bottom has been added and painted black. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s. Well, Well, Well…. What do we have here??? A planter? Yes! A room divider? Also, Yes!! A unique piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture full of fabulousness? ABSOLUTELY, YES!!! This is a wonderful room divider with a rectangular planter box top comprised of a lovely faux wood grain laminate and a new base which has been painted black. Ok, if you have a green thumb and prefer to use live plants in the box, you will need to have a liner made for it, but that would be fairly simple. But, just as it is, there are still many options… Obviously it would house silk or faux plants...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Laminate, Plywood

Roger Tallon Aluminum Helicoid Staircase
Located in Queens, NY
French Post-War Design (1966) polished aluminum helicoid form circular 13 step staircase with rubber step surface (designed by ROGER TALLON)
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller FSW-6 Folding Screen Room Divider, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An early molded plywood screen divider in calico ash, designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller. The screen's ingenious design allows it to be formed into a vari...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Plywood

Pair Large Faux Malachite Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large, vintage wooden obelisks with faux malachite and granite finish, each 39.5 inches tall. In good condition with some scuffs, scratches and small losses.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Brass Bookends Inspired by 'the Thinker' from Auguste Rodin
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of brass bookends, depicting The Thinker by Auguste Rodin. Presumably made in Italy, around 1960-1970. Good condition, beautiful colour and patina. Dimensions: 18 (h) x 8,5 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Brass

Rare Wood Screen of Kalengo Wood by Jerome Abel Sequin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautifully crafted wooden screen is by the designer and artist Jerome Abel Seguin who carves and works these beautiful pieces in his studio in Fran...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Wood

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1928 'Hands' Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #1928 'Hands' brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Brass

Large Italian Rock Crystal Obelisk
Located in Queens, NY
Large Italian Rock Crystal Obelisk
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Stone

Wrought Iron Brutalist Bookends with Spiral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy and sculpturally interesting pieces indeed are our pair of spiral wrought iron Brutalist bookends - if you are a fan of midcentury pieces,...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Bookends, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The adorable pair of vintage bookends features two playful beige and brown Siamese cats or kittens with bright blue eyes. The cats are sculpted with streamlined bodies, curled tails,...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Porcelain

Louis Vuitton Trunk, 1940s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom vintage Louis Vuitton trunk from the 1940s. Stunning display piece with irregular shape/opening. Perfect for storing papers, books o...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Brass

Beautiful large Mid Century earth globe from Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1950s Columbus globe. Scale 1:40,000,000. Produced by Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard K.G. Berlin and Stuttgart. Shiny walnut base with a small functioning compass. The gl...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Bakelite, Walnut

Mid-Century Asian Modern Chanel Style Mirrored Folding Screen Att. To James Mont
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century modern folding screen attributed to designer James Mont. The black lacquer is an original, factory finish, and the top p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Mirror, Wood

Pinewood Room Divider by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful room divider by Alvar Aalto, made from vertical slats of pine, snugly adjoined. Can be shaped in various ways and stands steadily on the ground.
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

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Pine

1960s French Three-Panel Bamboo Wicker Rattan Folding Screen.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This finely crafted bamboo divider is a work of art that tells a story of creativity and craftsmanship. The intricate scrollwork across its surface, intertwining with delicate circle...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Home Accents

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-century Modern home accents for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern home accents 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 home accents created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern home accents made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original home accents, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Blenko, Ben Seibel, and Replogle Globes. 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 home accents differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $188,000 while the average work can sell for $1,200.

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