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
Period: 1950s
Pair of Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The upholstery has been redone in velvet.
The sofa measures cm: W 147 x D 85 x H 87 x S 42.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini, Lounge Chairs, Plywood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plywood, brass and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina, Italy, c. 1950s.
Seat Height: 16"
Provenance: Enrico Giordano, Gior...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Plywood tea trolley by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi for Stilcasa
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare tea trolley by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi for Stilcasa from the 50s. Made of teak veneered plywood and black lacquered metal. The top shelf is also a tray and lies loose on t...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura Green Thermos Decanter in Goatskin and Brass for Macabo, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning thermos decanter in vitrified dyed green goatskin and brass. This charming object was designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo in Italy during the 1950s and is signed on the bottom....
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s.
These finely...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Audoux Minet Pendant Lamp Made from Rope and Brass, France, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Audoux Minet Pendant Lamp Made from Rope and Brass, France, 1950
12.6" x 13.77" (height shade only) x- 53" overall height as pictured
Audoux Minet Pendant Lamp made from rope and br...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative light with shade opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage con...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
José Zanine Caldas, Side Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and yellow fabric "scissor" side chair designed and produced by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Significant wear to wood consistent with age and use
Vintage fabric in ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black-painted metal and beige fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Light to moderate oxidation present thro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Robert Picault, Large Oval Ceramic Dish, Plate, Signed, Vallauris, France 1950s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Robert Picault, large oval ceramic dish, plate, signed, Vallauris, France 1950s
Large dish enamelled in white, green and brown tones. This is a beautiful and very large ceramic centerpiece...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Enamel
€472 Sale Price
74% Off
Unique Luxury 44 pieces Murano Glass Set, A.Ve.M Gold Dophins and Ruby Red, 50s
By A.VE.M, Galliano Ferro
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extraordinary historical set of 44 pieces from A.Ve.M Murano.
The theme of the set is the dolphin. This is wonderfully executed with attention of details. The tail and fins are in r...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold
1950s by Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Design Glass Brass Green Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Brescia, IT
Floor Lamp
Italy, 1950
Brass, green metal and glass frosted shade
Perfect working order
Excellent condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Lovely Murano aquarium fish tank block paperweight. A colorful tropical fish inside a glass block with green seaweed. A highly decorative sculpture for ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Game Table in Book-Matched Walnut W/Ebonized Detailing
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your interior with this Mid-Century Modernist Game Table, crafted in America circa 1950. This exquisite piece features stunning book-matched walnut surfaces, showcasing the w...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
A Set of 4 BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN MODERNIST "T" CHAIRS, by ARANJOU, France 1950
By Aranjou
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 4 "T" chairs of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free-Form, carved brown solid wood structure, to be attributed, Aranjou edition, France 1950-1960.
Th...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Brass Decorative Jewelry Box Brutalist Mid Century Modern
By Line Vautrin
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A heavy beautiful modernist round brass box
Category
1950s Korean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Adolfo Genovese Elliptical Oval Walnut Dining Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Absolutely breathtaking late 1940's early 1950's Italian modernist walnut elliptical oval top dining table on a single pedestal with four curved tapering outstretched legs around a b...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige velvet and dark-stained wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 36.375"H x 34.785"W x 36.375"D
Seat Height (inches...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pink & Clear Hourglass Murano Studio Art Glass Objects Venini Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A hand blown art glass hourglass made of pink and clear glass in style of Paolo Venini.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Delta Pendent
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Delta opaline glass bell shaped pendant chandelier.
With new twisted black cloth wiring. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
€135 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Stunning Midcentury 4 Drawer teak Dresser Made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning early deco mid century 4 drawer teak veneer dresser made in Sweden. Beautiful early deco style mid century dresser. Beautiful blonde birch wood drawer construction all clean...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak, Softwood
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.1"H x 18.0"W x 18.0"D
All items ship from High Point, No...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Italian Wooden Wall Mounted Console Table, Ulrich Style, 195
Located in Argelato, BO
Elegant Mid-Century Italian wooden wall console, Ulrich Style, 1950s
This is a work with essential geometries, sculptural, which adapts with taste and refinement to the domestic space
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Brass Table Lamps with Steel Domes
Located in Rome, IT
Discover the elegance of Italian design with this pair of brass table lamps from the 1950s, featuring striking blackened steel domes. The rich patina on the brass frames enhances the...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern side chairs or dining chairs
By Heywood Wakefield
USA, 1950s
Solid sculpted maple frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures: 16.75"W x 19....
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Scandinavian Mid-Century Hammered Brass Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid- century Scandinavian ten -light hammered brass chandelier, circa 1950s.
Socket: 10 x E27 for standard screw bulbs.
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Patio Garden Bench by Tempestini - Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic iron bench seat by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini C1955 in flat black.
Orange slice with its well known curves is an icon in the outdoor furniture world. In excellent v...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s.
These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four black-painted iron and blue velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to metal.
Wear consistent with age and u...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund.
The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
HJ Busquet Midcentury "Pinocchio" Red Table or Wall Lamp for Hala Zeist 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury modern design table or wall lamp model Pinocchio designed by H. J. Busquet for Hala Zeist with metal base and stem and adjustable shade of painted aluminum, made in the Ne...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
€752 Sale Price
20% Off
French Vintage Silver Plated Vide Poche by Maria Pergay c.1950
By Maria Pergay
Located in Bath, GB
A rare smaller example of Maria Pergay's tassel decorated dish or vide poche; perfect if you are looking to add to a grouping, this smaller size is hard to find.
Made from silver pl...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk
George Nelson by Hermann Miller
1950
Laminated wood, aluminum base
Rare model.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Anchor Hocking Depression Glass Sandwich Patt. Forest Green 1950s - 23 Pieces
Located in Miami, FL
A grouping of 23 pieces of Anchor Hocking Sandwich Pattern in Forest Green glass. This pattern's design included stylized flowers and leaves on a background of numerous small dots or...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Pitcher Tetes Visages Editions Picasso Madoura
Located in Chicago, IL
Madoura turned pitcher of white earthenware clay with decoration by Pablo Picasso black and white drawings. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' po...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1950s 3 Outdoor Faux Bamboo Patio Chair made of Thick Casted Aluminium , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
3 Faux bamboo patio chair made of thick casted aluminium with thick rubber strap in very good condition .
Prime quality material , well made sturdy contruction with fine detail...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
€1,045 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic vase signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Folding Screen Room Divider in Solid Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding screen made in solid wood with brass details, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.75"H x 4.5"W x 6.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.3"H x ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston 5 Arm Brass Pendant for Lightolier , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare Gerald Thurston 5 arm pendant for Lightolier .
Pierced brass plated shade mounted on an brass structure .
Well made with quality component and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
€2,348 Sale Price
32% Off
Angelo Lelii certified brass and glass pendant light by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare chandelier in brass and opaline glass, designed by Angelo Lelii, produced by Arredoluce in the 1950s, with original authenticity label issued by the Arredoluce archive.
The l...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Nightstands in Wood, Glass and Brass, Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Italian nightstands in a gorgeous combination of wood, burl, brass and glass. These wonderful bedside tables were designed by Paolo Buffa and produced in Italy durin...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, The Netherlands 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This eye-catching daybed was designed by Theo Ruth in 1947 and manufactured in a limited series. The keywords around this model are quality, comfort and understated elegance.
The sl...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.25"H x 7.5"W x 5.0"D
Back Plate Dimensi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Pistole Pattern Metal Basket or Waste Bin
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century Italian metal refuse bin decorated with the ‘Pistole’ design by renowned Italian artist and designer Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988) and dating from ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Signed Original Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Coffee Table by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Italian Marble, Chrome Metal
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s/60s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern brass tubular steel étagère / flower stand, 1950s/60s.
Very good condition, light wear of usage.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Chandelier in the manners of Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Italian chandelier made of brass , glass and walnut .
In the manners of Stilnovo , Oscar Torlasco , Fontana Arte model '1963' .
Contain 6 E26 size ceramic socket rated at 60 w...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
€4,352 Sale Price
50% Off
Danish Artist Stool of Beech and Cognac Colored Leather 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish artist´s stool with folding frame made of solid beech and seat of leather mounted with brass nails.
The stool is characterized by the use of an artist, with signs of paint in...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
1950s Italian Brass Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely vintage brass mirror from Italy, 1950s. Brass rectangular frame with loop detail. Original brass finish and mirror show nice age and patina. Perfect for an entryway or powder ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Örsjo Industri, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights produced by Örsjo Industri, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.75” H x 3.25” W x 4.375“ D
Back Plate Dimensi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Designer, Nightstands, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and glass nightstands designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 24” H x 16.15” W x 15” D
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Elegant 1950s Italian Brass Diabolo Wall Lamp very rare
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step into the charm of mid-century Italian design with this exquisite brass wall lamp from the 1950s. Crafted with care and an eye for detail, this piece blends industrial elegance...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Restored Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Tall Dresser by Red Lion in Sculpted Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American-designed and made, this dresser features everything that makes mid-century modern furniture what it is: high quality American walnut construction, thoughtful and light desig...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Jewelry Ring Holder, Baller Austria, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse cat Figurine Collectible. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austr...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 36.0"H x 11.5"W x 6.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.75"H x 1.75"W x 0.62...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Silver Plate Modernist "Mars" Vase by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Christofle Gallia Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler - Ormesson
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning vintage champagne bucket in silver plate, a hefty quality piece by the famous French Orfevrerie Christofle of Paris.
This design is c...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Folke Jansson, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric, teak and brass lounge chair, Model "Tellus", designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Skövde, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass.
Wear to wood co...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Fabio Ltd, Knoll, and Edward Wormley. 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.
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