Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary 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.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1940s
Pair of Neoclassical grilles – France 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of neoclassical apartment separation grilles in wrought iron with an old patina of gold leaf. Fixing points on the highest upright. Double sided. Very nice quality.
France c. 19...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Petite Red Stone Decorated Silvering, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative and special vintage silvering with 12 red/orange stones on a decorated silver base. From circa 1940s.
Silverstamped: 925. Measures: Inner diameter is 16 mm. Size of stone front...
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1940s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Stone, Silver
1945s Set of Bedside Tables , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia.
- Made of wood.
- Good, original condition.
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Deco Mid-Century Aluminum Coat Rack attributed to Roger Feraud
By Roger Feraud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Art Deco inspired, French aluminum coat rack attributed to designer Roger Feraud. Perfect for entry way or closet. This handsomely designed wall mounted coat rack includ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco mirrored cigarette box, France 1940
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Deco mirrored cigarette box
Italy 1940
Etched and bevelled mirrored box sits on midnight mirrored glass base. Opens to 3 cedar wood shelves.
H 11 cm - 21 x 17 cm
Conditions:...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Vintage Craftsmanship: Set of Four Solid Wood Shoe Lasts, c. 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Era: circa 1940
Material: Solid Wood
Original Condition Vintage Charm Timeless Craftsmanship
Discover the allure of authentic craftsmanship with this set of four solid wo...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
1940s Mid-Century Nightstand, Bedside Table, Cherrywood Gio Ponti attributable
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and particular, of great image bedside table or nightstand in cherrywood, circa 1940, Gio Ponti design attributed
In good conditions polished to wax
Esposizione Mobili Cantù ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Disney Cartoon Rug
Located in New York, NY
American Art Moderne Walt Disney wool rug with cartoon characters and blue background (7.5 x 4.5")
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Pair of night stands - Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of solid mahogany night stands with mahogany and burl walnut veneer and lemon tree rodss on the doors, imitation marble glass on top (minor defects), polished brass handles and ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Bleached Mahogany Nightstand with Drawer & Shelf
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Raymond Loewy for Mengel single drawer Bedside Table with short legs. Featuring a rectangular Bleached Mahogany form with top drawer, wood and brass knob with Mengel M, cubbies, and ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
French Bronze À La Gloire des Phoques Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1946 named "À La Gloire des Phoques" (The glory of the seals). This bronze brooch features a se...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Bespoken Large French Bronze "Chatelain" Link Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940. Called "chatelaine", this bronze brooch features articulated chain links with hangi...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
1940s Art Deco French Oversized set of two Bakelite Butterscotch Caramel Dice
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of two large and heavy oversized jumbo bakelite dice in luscious dark butterscotch and delicious caramel swirl colour.
Art Deco at its best in design and colour, these are must have for a collector and they are not easy to find in this colour.
So far they belonged to my own extensive dice collection...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bakelite
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division. They're still in their origin...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Plywood
The Charles London 1947 Pocket Petrol Lighter Guilloche Plated Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
The Charles petrol lighter designed by Meyer Maximilian Levene
An exceptional and rare silver-plated 'The Charles' petrol pocket lighter stamped 'The Charles Lighter', made in London England, back in the 1947. It was rafted with slim rectangular form, decorated with engine-turned casing, double entry hinged lids with innovative internal mechanical features, including a revolving flint tube to provide even wear to the flint, and a rear barrel containing spare flint chambers so that semi-automatic loading of the spare flint can be undertaken. The Charles Lighter has an extremely complicated mechanism. The flint rotates while grinded by the friction wheel. Also interesting is the revolving magazine for spare flints. A fine example of complete over-engineering. This was made only for a very short period and was patented by Meyer Maximilian Levene in 1949.
Weight: 70.50 Grams, (45.19 Dwt).
Measurements: 48 mm by 43 mm by 12 mm (1.89 x 1.69 x 0.77 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed in full, "THE CHARLES LIGHTER MADE IN ENGLAND BRITISH & DOMINION & FOREIGN PAT GRANTED.".
Literature: Stuart Schneider and Ira Pilossof, The Handbook of Vintage Cigarette Lighters...
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1940s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver
Oak Night Stands 1940s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of night stands Oak wood. 1940s Holland. Good condition.
Please don't hesitate to reach out for alternative shipping quotes
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1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970)
Rare and very elegant wooden daybed
Varnished walnut and fabric
Model created circa 1940
H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm
Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Abingdon Pottery 1940s Mid Century Modern Pair Black Horse Head Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed horse heads bookends in glossy black glaze which were produced from 1938 through 1...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Abingdon Pottery Pair White Ceramic Mid Century Modern Horse Head Bookends 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century white Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed horse heads bookends in glossy creamy white glaze which were produced from 193...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair Mid Century Modern Pottery White Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century white Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed horse heads bookends in glossy white glaze which were produced from 1938 thr...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1945s Set of Bedside Tables , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia.
- Made of wood and veneer
- Good, original condition
- Woodworm, is no longer active
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Glass, Wood
1940s Pair Modern Pottery Black Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed horse heads bookends in glossy black glaze which were produced from 1938 through 1...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1940's Prouve Inspired Coat Tree
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeoius, minimalistic, 1940's wooden standing coat tree with black coat hooks. Beautiful, simple Prouve inspired design, stripped to its essence without compromising its esthetics ...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Baier German 1947 Army Truck Lighter Cigarette Holder And Ashtray In Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Army Truck Lighter, Cigarette case & ashtray by Walter Baier Company.
Beautiful large sized aluminum lighter by the Baier Company, in the shape of a...
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Antique Philco 40-180 Console Floor Radio
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Philco 40-180 Console Floor Radio
The radio does go on.
Circa: 1940
Dimensions:
H: 40"
W: 27.5"
D: 13"
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Cassettiera portacucito, italiana metà secolo, Filofort di Tre Cerchi ISC 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Cassettiera portacucito Filofort con struttura in legno chiaro, con maniglie in tinta noce.
Prodotta da Filofort di Tre Cerchi ISC. e cucirini Cartoni Coat nel 1940 ca.
Buone condizi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Child's Chair By Charles Dudouyt - Painted Blue Rush Seat
Located in Dorchester, GB
A brutalist childs chair made from solid oak with a newly woven rush seat, the wood has been painted and the chair fully refurbished.
Made in France circa 1940 designed by Charles Du...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Rush, Oak
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Portaombrelli Anno 1940
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Portaombrelli Anni '40, Made in Italy.
Portaombrelli in ferro e ghisa. Rarissimo oggetto della prima metà degli anni '40.
E' costituito da una base in ghisa con dei disegni in rilie...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Vintage U.S. Navy Cased Gimballed Compass, Circa 1943
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a U.S. Navy gimballed compass from 1943. The brass compass is beautifully constructed and fitted in a wooden lidded box with buckle. The compass is mounted on a 360-degr...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rare Rookwood Raven Bookends, 1940s, USA
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and rare ceramic Rookwood Raven bookends, mid-1940s, USA. Turquoise crackle glaze.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pottery
Antique Wood and Metal Travel Trunk, Italy 1940s
Located in Naples, IT
Antique travel trunk with distinctive shape Presents some signs of time, there are traces of rust on the frames. The interior, lined with love...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Italian floral fabric folding screen with wooden feet, ca. 1940.
Located in MIlano, IT
Four-leaf screen with floral pattern and curved legs made of white painted wood.
Lockable and foldable in both directions.
1940 ca.
Good conditions.
Measurements in cm 180x3x175h
Bea...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th century classical Maison Bagues drinks trolley
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century classical Maison Bagues drinks trolley
A highly desirable example of an early 20th century classical Maison Bagues drin...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Johan Rippen Grand Piano in Off-White Cast Aluminum
By Rippen Pianos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
J.J. Rippen for Rippen Pianofabriek N.V, grand piano, cast aluminum, wood, brass, The Netherlands, design 1946, production 1950s.
This model is a renowned grand piano conceived by ...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Aluminum, Brass
Pair Of Coathangers By Osvaldo Borsani For Arredamenti Borsani Varedo 1942
Located in Hellouw, NL
Unique pair of clothes hangers designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo. These two coat racks were originally designed for a private residence in Milan by the illus...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Italian Designer, Coat Hangers, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass coat hangers, designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Piggy Bank by Eva Jancke Björk, Bo Fajans, 1940s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A charming piggy bank designed by Eva Jancke Björk for Bo Fajans. While the piggy banks from Bo Fajans may share similar shapes, each one boasts a distinct hand-painted face and atti...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Polished Aluminium Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This polished aluminium cabin trunk is very unusual.
It is magnificent and mirror polished. Golden brass studs. Leather handles.
Its interior still has been relined in black velvet...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum
Baier German 1947 Army Truck Lighter Cigarette Holder And Ashtray In Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Army Truck Lighter, Cigarette case & ashtray by Walter Baier Company.
Beautiful large sized aluminum lighter by Baier in the shape of a jeep with a ...
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Ash night stand - France 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Solid ash with ash veneer bedside table, one drawer above an open niche, top partially covered with a mirror, nickel-plated metal finish, feet and handles. French polish.
France cir...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Nickel
1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Nightstand
By Kittinger
Located in Miami, FL
Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Nightstand, cream color lacquer and black pulls. Ready for a new home. Nightstand is not signed. Matching Dresser av...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Antonia Campi Italian Modernist ceramic Umbrella stand for S.C.I Laveno 1949
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Antonia Campi Italian Modernist ceramic umbrella stand
Model C33 for S.C.I 1949
More of a sculpture than an Umbrella stand.
Italian iconic MidCentury design piece
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Modernist Metal Coat Hangers with Stunning Patina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elevate your wardrobe and decor with this exquisite pair of modernist metal coat hangers, hailing from the 1940s. These timeless pieces have aged gracefully, showcasing a beautiful p...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Off White Ceramic Sauceboat, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic Sauceboat, Circa 1940.
by IT manufacturer, Spain.
Stamped to the underside
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic
Alexandre Noll Exotic Wood Cigar Ashtray Bowl / Dish Signed, France, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Alexandre Noll cigar ashtray / bowl / Dish. Carved in exotic wood.
Alexandre Noll hand carved Cigar Ashtray.
Mid-century.
France, c. 1950
Hand carved signature to undersi...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Restored 1948 Stacked Rattan Twin Beds
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Mid-Century restored rattan beds. Each featuring a stacked headboard and foot board with a brand new Twin Ortho box spring mattress and mattress frame.
These headboards and ...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Coat Hangers, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 4 brass coat hangers, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Off White Enameled Steel Night Stand, 1930's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Single Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Enameled Steel Nightstand. Featuring a rectangular Steel form with rounded square surface, single drawer with original round Brass kno...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel, Enamel
Restored Rattan Magazine Rack
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early 1940 rattan magazine rack featuring a carrying handle and geometric pattern sides.
We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and mos...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Italian Midcentury Wall Hat Coat Hanger in Wood Metal Brevetti Reguitti, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Wall hat and coat hanger in polished wood and metal by Brevetti Reguitti, 1940s
Wall coat hanger with hat stand in polished light wood and metal. The metal struct...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache German Toy
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache German Toy
Every now and again an item comes along that is very special, this is one of those items. Of museum quality this m...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Wurlitzer Jukebox from 1943 Multi Selector Phonograph from the United States
By Wurlitzer
Located in Ulm, DE
Original Wurlitzer Jukebox
Multi Selector Phonograph
USA 1943, professional restored
Dimensions:
Width: 85 cm
Height: 153 cm
Depth: 65 cm.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Alfred Dunhill 1949 Standard Aquarium Lift Arm Petrol Lighter In Perspex Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
Standard Aquarium desk lighter designed by Dunhill.
Very rare standard size Aquarium desk petrol lighter, designed by Dunhill back in the 1949. This mechanical lift arm lighter has been designed in England after the world war II. Has been individually crafted as a one of a kind piece by recycling the perspex lucite from the destroyed war airplanes. Composed by four carved pieces and polished steel parts. This example is virtually in mint condition and barely used, showing absolutely no traces of any wear.
Weight: 460 Grams, (168.34 Dwt).
Measures: 101 mm by 78 mm by 51 mm ( 3.98 x 3.11 x 2.0 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "DUNHILL LIGHTER MADE ENGLAND".
Alfred Dunhill inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks).
Literature: Blei-Bottoni Ref-418 Pp-220-225 for similar examples of the technique Illustrated.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation green pouch...
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1940s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Antique French Metal Music Stand, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique French telescopic metal music stand.
Made by unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1940.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands In Blackened Beech - Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of nightstands in blackened beech and rosewood veneer with lemon tree mouldings, nickel-plated brass handles and feet, and sapele interior. Silver glass top with gold trim. Fren...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Italian Dressing Mirror, Italy, 1940s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Italian Dressing Mirror in walnut with three mirrored panels with original vintage patina. circa 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
1940s Oregon Pine Coat Rack with Pegs by André Sornay French Art Deco Modernist
By Andre Sornay
Located in Lyon, FR
1940s Wall coat rack by French designer André Sornay. Structure in solid Oregon wood and veneer highlighted by a system of brass nails perfectly aligned underlining the sober and pur...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
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It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool, even if you don't particularly care for swimming. So go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
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Mid Century Modern Vintage Headboards
Antique Marble Top Nightstand
Queen Beds Mid Century
Pair Of Danish Nightstands
Mid Century Queen Bed
Teak Mid Century Modern Nightstand
French Nightstand With Marble Top
Midcentury Modern Nightstands Teak
Marble Top Nightstand Antique
Pair Of Vintage Walnut Bedside Tables
Glass Top Nightstands
Antique King Size Bed Frame
Wood Full Size Beds
Antique Bed Frames King Size
Antique King Size Bed Frames
Mounted Nightstand
Maple Nightstands
Bed Frames French Painted