Mid-Century Modern Furniture
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tun...
Category
1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Guido Faleschini for Mariani Set of Queen Bed Nightstands and Stools in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guido Faleschini for Mariani, ‘Pace Collection’ set of queen bed, two nightstands and two stools, leather, chrome-plated brass, enameled steel, Italy, circa 1975
This eccentric set...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames plywood screen, room divider
Located in London, GB
Beautiful mahogany veneer screen.
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946, for Herman Miller.
Wood has been professionally restored. There are no chips or breaks.
The canvas ...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Plywood
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 crystal glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 clear glass petal, brass plated metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of thes...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
20th century design brown ceramic and leather decorative box by Longchamps Paris
By Longchamps
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Longchamps Paris
Decorative brown ceramic and leather box
Original perfect condition
Vintage decorative piece
Signed under the base Longchamps Paris
Height 20 cm
Large 11 cm
...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Leather
Danish Mid-Century Chandelier by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer, 1970s
By Lyskjaer Belysning, Bent Nordsted
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Danish Chandelier from 1970s. This lamp was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Denmark by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer Belysning.
This Chandelier is equipped with one ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960, Italy- priced as a pair- 6.7" x 24.5" (light shade only, hardware bottom to top) overall height/drop...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s Astonishing Tray By Albatros in Murano Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing tray by Albatros in Murano Glass. Made in Italy.
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
16,53 x 10,23 x 0,78 H inches
cm 42 x cm 26 x cm 2 H
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Set of Stoff Nagel Sculptural Stackable Candleholders with Candles, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A comprehensive set consisting of 20 Mid-Century Modern stackable tripod candle holders / candle sticks from the 1960s. Designed by Ceasar Stoffi and Fritz Nagel, manufactured by BMF...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp – Bamboo and Linen, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp – Bamboo and Linen, Circa 1950
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this mid-century modern table lamp, crafted circa 1950. Featuring a ...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Brutalist Modern "Staccato" Night Stands by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s.
The high-quality materials, such as the new seagrass lampshade, make this lamp a unique design object.
It creates a ver...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Corkscrew Horseshoe Vienna, Austria, 1950s, Mid-Century
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Walter Bosse design corkscrew in the form of a horseshoe. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an es...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1960s Gorgeous Pink Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous pink ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. No chips or other, this item is perfect in excellent condition.
Dimension;
...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Swedish Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Unique 1950s File / Music Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Mahogany
Measurements: 24" wide x 13.75" deep x 30.75" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Roger Tallon Sculptural 'Helicoid' Staircase
By Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Tallon for Galerie Lacloche, 'Helicoid' staircase, aluminum, rubber, France, design 1964, production 1960s
This striking staircase with a rubber step surface is called the 'He...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Tan Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern leather High lounge chairs by Westnofa.
(2) Westnofa Norwegian modern High Siesta chairs designed by Ingmar Relling. Dark Rosewood Wooden fram...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Birch
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Fly Agaric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric to resemble a fly agaric mushroom. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Dutch Mid-Century Mario Vender Style Three Section Pine Shelving Unit by Pastoe
By Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Dutch Mid-Century "Combex" series 3 section pine shelving unit by Pastoe with great lines. Left section (32.75”w) with 3 upper shelves and a lower burlap faced double door cabinet....
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Pine
Ubald Klug Iconic 'Terrazza' Sofa Island for De Sede
By Ubald Klug
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ubald Klug DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofa Island (4 pieces together) for De Sede, Switzerland. New, current production.
The timeless classic 'Terrazza' sofa by De Sede in wonderful high-en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Two 1990s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This set of two wall sconces is a stunning example of Barovier-style Mid-Century Modern design from the 1990s. Strongly inspired by the iconic Murano glass traditions, particularly r...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Sven Markelius Style Dark Stained Birch Stacking Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Dutch Mid-century set of six dark-stained birch stacking chairs. Reminiscent of the work by Swedish design great Sven Markelius, this lovely designed set of chairs features...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Brazilian Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white-lacquered metal pendant light or chandelier designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Light scratching, discoloration, and loss of lacquer throughout. Ceiling canopy ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mexican Designer, Rocking Lounge Chair, Wood, Rush, Mexico, 1950s.
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush rocking lounge chair likely designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s.
Touch ups carried out to wood and rush seat.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.1” H x 27.75” W...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pair of Hans Bergström Sconces Wall Lamps Brass Opaline Glass Atelje Lyktan
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of Hans Bergström wall lamps / sconces, model No. 397 for Ateljé Lyktan, made in Sweden in the early 1950s.
Solid brass construction with hand-crafted opaline glass shade...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lustres Pelotas, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, lacquered metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced by Lustres Pelotas, Brazil, c. 1960s.
The brass canopy presents with moderate oxidation. Moderate loss ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Directional, Dresser, Walnut, Cane, USA, 1960s
By Directional
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and cane dresser designed and produced by Directional Furniture, USA, c. 1960s.
Touch ups carried out.
Dimensions: 32” H x 72.2” W x 18.1” D
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
1969 Canned Candies The Exotic Women & Clothes of Paco Rabanne Jean Clemmer Nude
Located in Dayton, OH
'Canned Candies: The Exotic Women & Clothes of Paco Rabanne' - Photographed by Jean Clemmer - Copyright Edition Pierre Belfond, 1969 - Made and Printed in France by Humbolt, Nancy an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Modern Vintage Triple Walnut Armoire Wardrobe by Alfred Cox
By Alfred Cox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your bedroom aesthetic with the Mid Century Modern Vintage Triple Armoire by Alfred Cox, available at Mid Century Traders. This large mid century wardrobe, meticulously craft...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mobile Bar, 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Bar Cabinet with hinged doors, interior with lighting option, features clear glass shelves, and is entirely covered in mirrored glass, the doors are made of exotic wood venee...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
François-Xavier Lalanne "Petit échassier" lamp
Located in Paris, FR
François-Xavier LALANNE (1927-2008)
"Petit Echassier"
“Little wader”
Lamp in gilded bronze and patinated copper Opaline glass diffuser Monogrammed and numbered 327/1500
Artcurial E...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version
By De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
Iconic De Sede Boxing Glove Sofa or Chaise Longue DS-2878/10 Right Version. Designed in 1978, new - current production,
Iconic boxing glove sofa. A unique statement with exceptional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Ochre Enameled Pilastro Wall Mount Telephone Table with Cubby
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century ochre enameled metal wall shelf by Pilastro. The rack has a slanted perforated metal magazine cubby, great for books or newspapers, and a top shelf. Originally for holdin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Silver-plated Italian Bamboo Style Photo Frame
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful 1970s Italian silver-plated bamboo styles photo frame. This piece sits perfectly on a desk or mantlepiece and is in good condition and has lovely details at the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Large German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
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Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in France.
Quartz movement. Clock case...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Dieter Rams ‘606 Series’ Shelving System, Floating Cabinets for Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare, iconic "606 Series" unit, designed by the legendary Dieter Rams in his signature minimalist style for Vitsoe, is a wall mounted floating credenza, consisting of two out o...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 amber bubble glass sconces by Helena Tynell, Germany.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each Sconce requires 1 x E14 Standard ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass
A Wonderful French Leather Club Chair, Caramel Gang-box Model, circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Wonderful French Leather Club Chair, Caramel Gang-box Model, circa 1950’s
This is an impressive single chair with a lot of personality. Its condition, colour and patina are first ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini "Fazzoletto" Vase, ca. 1950
Located in Bochum, NRW
A vintage Murano hand blown 'fazzoletto'/handkerchief art glass vase. Deigned by Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, circa 1950, the vase has a red and white decoration of alte...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Høvik Verk, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Parchment, Norway, 1960s
By Høvik Verk
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and brown parchment paper wall lights produced by Høvik Verk, Norway, c. 1960s.
The brass backplate and arm presents with light scratching and...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and oak sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Dents and patina present to wood frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30” H...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic France 1970 Brown and Green Color
By Roger Capron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Roger Capron "Shogun" Coffee Table, 1970s French Design, Ceramic & Wood, Japandi Style
Description:
This iconic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, created in France during the ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Widdicomb, Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and brass nightstands designed and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
Dimensions: 22.25” H x 24” W x 16” D
All items ship from High Point, ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass and Brass Flower Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding mid-century chandelier in Murano mouth-blown glass and brass. This fabulous chandelier was produced by the renowned masters of Murano glass Barovier and Toso, in Italy du...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lips Vago Library Wall of Ten 'Congresso' Bookcases
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Very large library consisting of ten 'Congresso' units. Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf is...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Complete Braun Atelier by Dieter Rams, Amp, Tuner, Tape, CD, Turntable, Boxes
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
This is the fully-loaded top of the range complete Atelier High Fidelity audio set by Dieter Rams and Peter Hartwein for Braun, Germany. Manufactured between 1981 and 1989. It represents Dieter Rams' final HiFi contribution to Braun prior to his retirement; and it is considered a one of the great pillars of his design legacy.
This set was specified with the huge LS120 speaker boxes, each rated at 150 Watts for a phenomenal sound experience. Truly the apex of high fidelity analog audio.
This Atelier set consists of:
R1: Control unit with integrated radio, receiver, pre-amplifier and power amplifier modules
C2: Cassette tape recorder / player
CD2^3: Compact Disc player
P3: Turntable / record player
LS120: Pair of 150 Watt loudspeakers
This Braun Atelier...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Roman Penis Sculpture 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a provocative mid-century Roman sculpture from the 1940s - a daring representation of a stone penis encased in a cube of protective glass. This intriguing artwork challen...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Midcentury Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary cocoon pendant lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, features a highly unusual and sculptural design that epitomizes the elegance of mid-century modern aestheti...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin
1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in Swiss.
Quartz movement. Clock case ...
Category
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare MCM Ceramic Barware Spirit Bottle by Raymor, circa 1950, a Trio
By Raymor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning ensemble of three modernist ceramic spirit bottles is by Raymor. The rare Mid-Century pieces were crafted in Italy circa 1950. Each decanter has a painted figure in an ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex. New, current production.
The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics.
Linear sofa with so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Peter Løvig Nielsen Rosewood Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1970's Peter Løvig Nielsen rosewood partners desk, lightly restored with some wear and patina due to age and use, there is some wear to the rosewood veneer.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Peter Max Love Ashtray New York, 1960s
By Peter Max
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rich, vibrant colors of green, red, orange, and yellow adorn this 1960s Peter Max "Love" ashtray, marked Genuine China by Iroquois, Syracuse, NY.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Odel, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
By Odel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.75” H x 6” W x 6“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.15” H x...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lovely Brass and Acrylic Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Breathtingly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
Loving design with plexiglass flowers by Rupert Nikoll.
There is a very cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
The plexiglass par...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of His and Her Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron in White Oak
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of his (Romeo) and her (Juliette) lounge chairs in white oak by Guillerme and Chambron, for Votre Maison. France circa 1950's
A beautifully restored pair of “Romeo et Juliette” ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Metal Nude Girl Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s or older bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Au...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Tan, White, Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Tan, Cream, Red, Green And Blue Colorful Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (90x150cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mid-Century Crystal Clear Glass Bakelite Sconces Flush Mounts by WILA
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Bakelite base with very clear crystal glass.
1960-1970
Diameter base 185 mm / 7.3 inches
1x E27 / E26 – max 60 watt
Priced per individual item. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, set of four DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather b...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, dark brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four.
Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elega...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early Eero Saarinen "Womb" Cognac Leather Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brass Pendant T-5 by Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström for Bergboms, Sweden 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Wide vintage brass pendant T-5 designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström and manufactured for Bergboms in Sweden.
The exterior of the pendant is made of strong brass with a smoo...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex
By Cini Boeri
Located in Tilburg, NL
Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex. Designed 1972, current production.
At the end of the 60s, the architect Cini Boeri revolutionizes the furniture market with her model, that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
1960s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Shield Wall Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A shield shaped brass wall mirror designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties in the style of Giò Ponti in good condition, brass in original patina. This shield wall mirror is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Designer, Chaise Longue, Iron, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and beige fabric chaise longue designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.5” H x 26.25” W ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this exquisite pair of Oriental table lamps, crafted circa 1960. With their timeless d...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian chandelier from the 1950s elegantly combines different materials, reflecting the design ethos of the era. The fixture features a fully bronze hat complementing a partial...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Huge Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Modernist Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Lamp Model Duan, Germany 1970s
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp model “Duan” designed by Florian Schulz, Germany 1970s.
Featuring polished brass frame and two circular round brass shades - lacquer...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
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