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
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, white-lacquered metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.75"H x 7.0"W x 5.5"D
Back Plate Dimens...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Old Hickory, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and blue velvet lounge chair produced by Old Hickory, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 44.0"W x 34.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 18.5"
Arm Height (inches): ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large chandelier from the 1950s.
This large lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home.
Manufa...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Cabinet of Curiosities with Plaster Figures – Olot, Spain, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of Curiosities with Plaster Figures – Olot, Spain, Circa 1950
This captivating cabinet of curiosities, crafted in the heart of Catalonia, Spain, circa 1950, features a colle...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-colored Murano glass, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25" Heigh...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Easy Chair from the 1950s, Jean Prouvé Style - Set of 2
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Easy Chair from the 1950s, Jean Prouvé Style - Set of 2
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with this exquisite set of two Easy Chairs, crafted in France circa ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage Josef Frank fabric in fair c...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-century modern brass mirror by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-Century Modern Brass Mirror, Gio Ponti Style, Italy, 1950
Elegant mid-century brass mirror, made in Italy in the 1950s, in a style attributable to the famous Gio Ponti. Its refi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
€1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Wall-mounted oak wood sideboard with four doors, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large wall-mounted sideboard with four paneled doors, oak wood, Italian manufacture, 1950s
Designing a wall-mounted cabinet presents a unique challenge for both renowned designers...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Japanese Iron Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of mid-century Japanese iron bookends. 1950s.
Reminiscent of forms by Isamu Noguchi or Le Corbusier..
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
€196 / set
American Designer, Dining Table, Rattan, Glass, Iron, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, rattan and black-lacquered metal dining table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.75"H x 48.0"W x 48.0"D
All items ship from High Po...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Hans Bergström Brass And Wood Chandelier, circa 1950
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Delightful Swedish brass and wood chandelier, attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning. Carved elm wood centerpiece with brass leaves decoration on top, and five ribbed brass ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
€3,500 / item
Adjustable Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful industrial Bauhaus lamp from the 1950s by Kaiser Leuchten.
Fantastic mid-century design.
High quality.
The lamp can be used flexibly as a table lamp or as a wall lamp.
The ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Klaus Grabe Attribution, Chaise Longue, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Klaus Grabe
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige red fabric webbing chaise longue attributed to Klaus Grabe, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.5"H x 29.0"W x 65.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 14.0"
Arm H...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Floating Top Walnut Desk by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut floating top desk supported by cylindrical feet, model 1625 designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California (ca. 1955, USA).
Thoughtfully designed to optimize space and stor...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
White Italian corner sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, reupholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant 1950s Italian Corner Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti - Sculptural, Reupholstered Masterpiece
A Refined Tribute to Italian Mid-Century Modernism
This exceptional Italian corner...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Metal Outdoor Furniture Set- 3 Pieces
By Salterini
Located in Cordova, SC
This three piece outdoor furniture set is a timeless piece of furniture. Composed of durable metal that has been primed and painted and ready to be used on your porch or in your gard...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
€1,638 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage 1950s armchairs Italian design. Light blue fabric upholstery tapered brown wood legs. Early Marco Zanuso " Lady Chair "
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian wooden bench by Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and elegant mid-century wood and metal bench, made in Italy by Dassi, 1950s
This long and stylish bench adapts well to a variety of settings, adding style and uniqueness to any...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25"H x 10.625"W x 4.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Glenn of California Multi-Color Lacquered & Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern dresser by Glenn of California showcases a sleek blend of form and function. The newly refinished walnut frame is complemented by satin-lacquered dra...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white opaline glass wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s.
Moderate oxidation present throughout brass fixture.
Dimensions variable; measured as sh...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Positano" Nightstands by Ico Parisi & Gino Sarfatti for MIM, Italy 1958
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Positano illuminated nightstands in rosewood, black enameled brass and steel designed by Gino Sarfatti and Ico Parisi and produced by MiM Roma in Italy during the late 1950s. The iconic nightstands are fully original, complete and in amazing conditions. They are signed inside.
These incredibly rare and unique pair of bedside tables are in amazing conditions, made in rosewood and black enameled brass. These nightstands were designed by Parisi using Gino Sarfatti spot...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Credenza by Ray See for SeeMar
By Ray See
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
Designer: Ray See
Manufacturer: SeeMar of California
Materials: Olive Burl Wood, Original Brass Pulls
With over 15 years of experience, our worksho...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
American of Martinsville, Nighstands, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut nightstands produced by American of Martinsville, USA, c. 1950s.
Wear to wood consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75"H x 22.0"W x 17.5"D
A...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Italian Sconce Sculptural Satin Glass Shade & Brass Mid Century Ponti Era
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an Italian sconce with sculptural glass shade in satin finish and & brass body. Aluminum body in red original red paint. Mid Century Ponti Era. Made in Italy...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Sculpture of Peasant in Capodimonte Porcelain by Giuseppe Cappè, 1958
Located in Milano, MI
Capodimonte porcelain figurine depicting a peasant, made by Giuseppe Cappelli in 1958
Ø cm 18 Ø cm 14 h cm 22
Giuseppe Cappè (1921-2008) was a renowned Italian artist, widely recog...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Exceptional Three-Armed Diabolo Sconce or Ceiling Fixture by BAG Turgi 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative three-armed and six-flamed Mid-Century Modern sconce / wall lamp or ceiling fixture with adjustable diabolo lamp shades. The fixture can...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
50's Furniture Bar
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and stylish bar cabinet with hinged opening doors and opening top, poplar veneer interior with drawers and spaces for glasses, walnut veneer wood exterior with decorative hor...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Nutwood, Poplar
€5,000
Set of 15 François Gilot Framed Lithographies, 1951
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a remarkable set of fifteen original lithographs by renowned French painter François Gilot, sourced from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" written by André Verdet and publis...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
€18,750 / set
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
The condition is excellent.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
René Drouet Mirrored Coffee Table Wrought Iron, France 1950
By René Drouet
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent French gilt iron coffee table with mirrored top by René Drouet (1899-1993)
This round forged gilded iron coffee table was designed by René Drouet the 1940s and probably ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Paul Mayén, Floor Lamp, Iron, Fiberglass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Mayen
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and brown fiberglass floor lamp designed and produced by Paul Mayén, USA, 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 57.625"H x 12.0"W x 12.0"D
Bulb Spec...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 25.625"W x 35.375"D
Seat Height (inches): 17....
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern armchair, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, is a true testament to the elegance of molded plywood. Featuring a sculptural silhouette, the chai...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Model AP18 3-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A. P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 3 seat sofa with sprung seat cushions designed 1950 by Hans Wegner model AP 18s produced by AP Stolen.
This elegant and classic Danish design 3 seat sofa offers excellent se...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Nightstands, Oak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak nightstands designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.45"H x 23.625"W x 15.75"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white etched glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.0"H x 4.75"W x 6.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina Rattan Lounge Chair, Model "Margherita"
Located in Antwerp, BE
Origianal in good condition Iconic Rattan Fifties Chair designed by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.25” T x 8” B x 5.5” H...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hedgehog Ashtray, Vienna, circa Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hedgehog Ashtray, Vienna, circa Around 1950s
Orignal condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional Italian swing-arm wall lamp from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century design. Featuring a height-adjustable mechanism with a counterweight, it offers both ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Designer, Counter Stools, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet stools designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.876"H x 14.0"W x 14.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 30.25"
All upholste...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.875"H x 10.875"W x 5.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.125"...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Giuseppe Scapinelli sculptural lounge chair Brazil 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exquisite sculptural lounge chair, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli and produced by his own factory, Fábrica de Móveis Giesse, in 1950, is a stunning example of mid-century Brazi...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Walnut
Large Spanish Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with support, circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass,greeen ; white ; orange........other color
Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
€600 Sale Price
33% Off
Mid-Century Chandelier Model 1129 by Stilnovo , Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Stilnovo was an Italian design and lighting company founded in 1946 by Bruno Gatta. The company became known for its modern approach to lighting and gained attention both in Italy an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.25” H x 5” W x 9.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floral Brass Ceiling Lamp Model ER 85/6, Itsu Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning and delicate Finnish mid-century floral ceiling lamp by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp is in beautiful condition with original opalin...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Oxidation is present on brass backplates and sockets and to meta...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Wall-Mounted Nightstands from Ølholm Møbelfabrik, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautful set of Mid century danish wall mounted nightstands. Made in teak and oak. Each with one drawer. Produced by Ølholm Møbelfarik Denmark 1950s.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Pine and Black Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Grand wall unit or library, pine, black lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s
This 1950s Italian wall unit strikes a perfect balance between sleek and sturdy. Made from solid pine, it’s got...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian double bed by Paolo Buffa and Serafino Arrighi
Located in Milano, IT
A majestic piece of high-end cabinetry designed by renowned Milanese architect and designer Paolo Buffa, created in the 1950s for the exclusive production of Serafino Arrighi, a lead...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Guillerme & Chambron, Slipper Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green fabric and oak slipper lounge chairs designed and produced by Guillerme & Chambron, France, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Dimensions (Inches): 32” H ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Seguso, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, Murano-glass and white fabric wall lights produced by Seguso, Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 17.25"H x 9.5"W x 11.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This set of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. Each sconce features a robust design with materials including lacquered black metal and brass...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
€1,568 / set
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy
This is a very elegant pair of 1950s Italian armchairs, polished solid wood structure and fabric cushions, an iconic...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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Gold Dove
Japanese Dragon
Horse Leg
Leather Horses
Italian Carved Pedestal
Jerusalem Furniture
Glass Pear
Italian Renaissance Table
Glass Fluted Art
Italian Fruitwood Furniture
Large Gold Bowl
Gilt Horse