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: Late 20th Century
Set of Four Luigi Gorgoni Dining Chairs in Elm and Leather for Roche Bobois.
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Four Luigi Gorgoni Dining Chairs in Elm and Leather for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
A striking set of four dining chairs designed by Luigi Gorgoni and produced by Roche Boboi...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Elm
Cream Mohair Sofa and Pair of Armchairs Set, with Burl wood Detailing, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Cream mohair sofa and pair of armchairs, with burl wood detailing, 1960's.
Measures: Sofa 69" W x 30" D x 28.5" H, seat height: 17", seat depth: 20.5", leg height: 7.5" H
Arm chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Burl
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Designer Table Mirror, Nickel
Located in Miami, FL
Designer Table Mirror, very good quality. Great condition. Mirror is adjustable, mirror does not swivel. Ready for a new home.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Consul" Lounge Chair & Ottoman With Tray by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage lounge chair and ottoman designed and manufactured in Norway by Ekornes Stressless.
The piece is made in a combination of wood and leather, the chair has an integrated round swivel table...
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Collden, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and fabric lounge chairs produced by Collden, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions (inches): 35.75” H x 33.25” W x 38.75” D
Seat Height (inches): 14”
Arm Height (inches): ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Stunning Murano Pendant Light in style of Carlo Nason by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with two hand-made Brown and Clear Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, in style of Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s
Heavy qu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Grey Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A grey Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Seven Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll International 1970s All original
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful set of seven Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll in Germany around 1975/76.
All original and great condition with white seat shells, no discoloration!
Comes ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Multicolor Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal frame. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large multicolor glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chande...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gio Ponti Candlestick by Christofle Silver Plate, France 1970s
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in München, BY
Stunning Gio Ponti candlestick, made by Christofle, France, 1960s
Mid-century modern candlestick with two curved arms. Designed by Gio Ponti in...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Magnificent Murano Glass Chandeliers, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pai Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a cha...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Stone, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fossil stone table lamps designed and produced in Gotland, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8“ H x 3.5“ W x 3.5” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.25“ Top D...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone
Palmette Ceiling Light - four levels, 163 transparent glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Palmette ceiling light made by 163 Murano trasparent glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal.
Period:late 20th century...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
1970s Exquisited Handcrafted Green and Pink Vase by Neri in Crystal.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Exquisited handcrafted green and pink vase by Neri in crystal. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Signed with his original label.
Dimension:
diam 6,29 x 10,23 ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda Gigantic Brass Floor Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda Gigantic Brass Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Carlo Giorgi designed this impressive gigantic floor lamp for Bottega Gadda in Italy during the 1970s. It is a...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Vintage Parson's Style Pillow Top Footstools
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your space with a perfect pop of vintage personality courtesy of this pair of bright yellow Parsons stools. With plush pillow-top seats and classic button tufting, they’re a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Charles Hollis Jones Dining Chairs, set of Six
Located in Trenton, NJ
Immerse yourself in vintage elegance with this exclusive set of six high-back dining chairs, a signature collection by the illustrious Charles Hollis Jones, renowned for his pioneeri...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 we...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of green Murano glass lamps, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass table lamps, Italy circa 1980s.
The Italian lamps are made of various elements in handmade Murano glass, with brass mounts.
The lamps base is ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Folding Safari Chairs in Patinated Faux-Bamboo with Caned Backs and Seat
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual pair of folding Safari chairs are made of patinated faux bamboo with caned backs and seats and leather armrests. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Max Sauze, Pendant Light, Aluminum, Steel, France, 1970s
By Max Sauze
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminum and steel wire "Cassiope" pendant light designed and produced by Max Sauze, France, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.1” H x 19.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Mount...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1 of 3 Stunning Glass Wall by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Sische
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Fantastic mid-century wall lights by Sische, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fix...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage German S33 Cantilever Leather Chairs by Mart Stam for Thonet, Set of 8
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Thonet S33 is a classic Bauhaus tubular steel furniture from the pen of Mart Stam.
A simple and timeless Bauhaus design, originally from the 20s. Due t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
1970s Freeform Ceramic Soliflore Vase – Pink and Beige Glaze, Mid-Century Modern
Located in ROUEN, FR
1970s Freeform Ceramic Soliflore Vase – Pink and Beige Glaze, Mid-Century Modern
Small glazed ceramic vase with an organic, freeform shape, appearing different from every angle.
S...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Enamel
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Santos Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Santos alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's in gold plated 18K. White enamel dial. Clock case numbered 7508 09...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.75” H x 22.675” W x 36” D...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
French Ceramic White Iridescent Mirror, 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Ceramic White Iridescent Mirror, 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - 12 "swallows" clear glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 6 glass petals "rondini" (transparent) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Amoeba Travertine & Walnut Cocktail Table Style of Widdicomb
Located in Hanover, MA
Amoeba form half inch thick travertine marble top cocktail table similar to Robsjohn-Gibbings' walnut frame 3 spire design for Widdicomb circa 1954. Unmarked. Traces of template dr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Round table with chromium plated base
Located in Milano, IT
COD-648
Round table with a nice chromium plated base and wooden top.
1960's Italian manufacture .
160xh74
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Square Brass And Glass Top Mastercraft End Tables Side Tables
By Mastercraft
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 16in W: 22in D: 22in
This Pair of Square Brass And Glass Top Mastercraft End Tables are made of the highest quality and are perfect for you and your home! If you tak...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink and white alabaster glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink and white alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can b...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Twist Picture Frame in Green Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Twist Picture Frame in Green Murano Glass and Brass
Italian Modern Murano twist glass and brass picture frame, in light green color.
Suits for 12x18cm or 5x7" picture...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Black Round Pendant Lamp by Fog & Mørup, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Fog & Mørup designer ceiling lamp is an elegant piece crafted from thin aluminum with a black coating, shaped like a hat. Featuring a black canopy, this lamp embodies the distin...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair with Ottoman, new canvas
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with ottoman, new original canvas upholstery.
Frame in lacquered beech.
Made by DUX.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Canvas
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
Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style Ingo Maurer
Sold as a set of 5 pieces.
Nice set of 5 woven hemp paper uchiwa shades in the style of Ingo Maurer. Made fr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Sizable Lounge Chair, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable lounge chair or daybed designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” H x 70.5” W x 51” D
Seat Height (inc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage Green Glass Meteor Table Lamp by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1970s
By Michael Bang
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Handblown deep green Glass Table Lamp designed by Michael Bang and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during the late 1970. It is called Meteor D (large model). Label from Holmega...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Large and impressive Teak Executive Desk by D-Scan
By D-Scan
Located in South Charleston, WV
39 1/8 deep, 72.5" wide and 28.25" tall. A large, well-crafted, and impressive 1970s danish modern teak executive desk by D-Scan. This is a very heavy desk. Clean Danish modern-inspired design distinguished by 3.75” wide solid teak legs with exposed finger joinery in the style of Niels Bach or Peter Hvidt. Expansive top features very handsome highly figured grain. Finished on all sides, allowing for flexible room placement. Five drawers with flush-mount solid brass hinged ring pulls. Top right drawer locks, though key is no longer extant. Bottom right drawer has rails for hanging file folders. Privacy panel is inset 14” from the back, providing plenty of room for opposing chairs...
Category
1970s Singaporean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
A pair of monumental vintage Italian ceramic leopards, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A striking pair of vintage Italian glazed ceramic leopards, mid 20th century - probably late 1960s or early 1970s. These statues, immortalized with fangs out, ready to pounce, are a ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Square Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in Metal and Fabric, 1970s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish square flush mount ceiling lamp, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker, 1970s. Metal, semi-transparent fabric, removable wooden grid. In good original condition.
Dimensions:
Height...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall 7-Drawer & Door Dresser Dillingham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Desiged and made in the USA, this piece was probably designed by Merton Gershun, who had a long and successful career with Dillinghamg. His designs have stood the test of time and ar...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's in gold plated 18K. White enamel dial. Clock case numbered 66021 . With case, ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured Murano glass wall lights. The glass is fluted and curved in design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by a glass plate and a glass sphere knob...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
De Sede Ds-47 Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland 1970s
Introducing the De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather two-seat Sofa, crafted in the 1970s in Switzerland with great attention to detail...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Organic Vintage Bamboo Dining Table Sheaf of Wheat Mc Guire c 1970
By McGuire
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic vintage sheaf of wheat bamboo dining table or center table by Mc Guire circa 1970 United States.
Inspired by nature the table shows an organic shape l...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Mid Century Original Cypress Trunk Dining Table
Located in Wichita, KS
New 60" Glass Top sitting on top of a mid century beautiful cypress wood base. The base oblong and is approximately 40 x 42 at the top and 37 x 30 at the bottom. A beautiful dining...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Cypress
Bronzed Walnut Dining Table
Located in South Charleston, WV
A fantastic dining or conference table measuring 71 x 39 3/8 and 29.25" tall. We obtained this table from a shuttered business and we do not know the maker or when produced but belie...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair Danish Side- and Lamp Tables of Solid Oak in Henning Kjærnulf Style 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair Danish Henning Kjærnulf style side- and bedside tables with drawer made of oak with handles of iron.
Made by a Danish Furniture Factory in the 1970s, most likely EG Møbler
Th...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandeli...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Astonishing Swift 1778 Model Ship. Handmade. Made in England
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing Ponant model ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of history.
Dimension: ...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Maple and Brass Chest of Drawers Italy 1970 Tommaso Barbi Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very elegant chest of drawers in Maple and Brass wood 1970 Tommaso Barbi Design Italia.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Lampshades is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use wi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Getano Sciolari Glass Table Lamp. 1970
Located in CA, CA
A very rare Getano Sciolari (1927 - 1994) table lamp constructed of mirrored metal, brass-plated metal each of the three columns topped with a hand blown smoked glass dome, circa 19...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Also referred as the pillow chair Otto Zapf conceived this chair originally for Knoll. It’s an executive chair with tilt and swivel functions but serves as a lounge chair also, espec...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Glass Murano Pair , Italy, 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Barovier & Toso wall lighting glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
Beautiful unique...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Table Lamp Wrought Iron and Hammered Glass by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing big table lamp in golden wrought iron and multi-color ( red and orange) hammered glass produced by Longobard the concurrent of Poliarte at the 1960s / 1970s.
Made...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Sergio Rodrigues, Wall Mirror, Fabric, Brazil, 1970
Located in High Point, NC
floral-printed fabric over wood wall mirror designed by Sergio Rodrigues and produced by Meia Pataca, Brazil, c. 1970.
Dimensions: 31.5” H x 19.75” W x 1.25” D
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mirror
Geometric Painting - Elise Speights
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Elise Speights Painting in black and white is a striking piece of abstract art, showcasing the artist's skill in creating dynamic compositions through geometric forms. Elise Spe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Black Iron Console Table with Marble Top, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century black iron console table with marble top, Italy, 1960s
Unusual console table with iron legs Mid-Century, Italian.
Elegant piece....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 24 blue disks
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster boue discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 41,3...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Margo Farrin O'Connor Fiber Art Wall Hanging CIrca 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Fiber art wall hanging by California textile artist Margo Farrin O'Connor, circa 1970s. Margo and her husband William founded their jewelry making, meta...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Alky" chairs in a stunning vibrant green soft fabric. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti during the 1970s and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. Signed on the chrome feet.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
20th Murano Poliedri Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
It sounds like you have a stunning piece of art with that Italian pendant light! The combination of 111 multicolored Murano glasses and a gold and brass structure creates a truly ele...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - "Two Playmates" (1986)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Own a piece of photographic history with this framed Helmut Newton black and white photograph, titled "Two Playmates." This iconic image, one of Newton's classic and most famous fema...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Elegant Mid Century Modern Pine Wood Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamps Sweden 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern square ceiling lamp or flush mount with removable wood grids. Designed & manufactured in Sweden, 1970s.
Two identical pieces are ava...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 clear glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 5 large clear glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano glass spiral chandelier - 54 quadriedri shaded green prisms
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano shaded green crystal prism (quadriedri) in a golde painted metal frame. The shape of this chandelier is spiral.
Period: late 20th centur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Designer Hand Mirror
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A small handled mirror in pine from Sweden circa 1970s. Great simple mirror executed in pine. Could be used as a functional piece or for display. Would blend easily with other interi...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Brutalist Italian 1970s Small Wood and Glass Dry Bar on Wooden Wheels
Located in Milan, IT
Brutalist Italian 1970s Small Wood and Stained and Textured Yellow Glass Dry Bar on Wooden Wheels.
Provenance: Monticello Golf Club. Designed by Architect. Luigi Caccia Dominioni 1974.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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