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
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 etched 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 largeetched glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
P...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Gerald Newcomb Monumental Red Glazed Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Large bulbous ceramic vase in Sange de Beuf glaze with green bullseye abstract detail. This vase makes for a beautiful statement piece standing alone or can serve as a supporting rol...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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
Mastercraft ‘Trilobi’ Brass Pedestal Dining Table, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Round Rock, TX
A uncommon and sculptural dining table from the golden era of American design, this Mastercraft “Trilobi” dining table exemplifies Mastercraft sign...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser
This armoire measures: 40 wide x 21.25 deep x 72.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vinta...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Wedgwood Lavender Blue Jasperware Jug, Vase with Handle
By Wedgwood
Located in Bochum, NRW
Wedgwood Lavender Blue Jasperware Jug, Vase with Handle.
Signed Wedgwood, Made in England and other marks. Very good overall condition, normal wear. ...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rare 1972 Meret Oppenheim “Traccia” Table, Studio Simon, Ultramobili Collection
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This rare and iconic table features a gold leaf-covered wooden top with embossed bird tracks across the surface. It rests on two sculptural solid brass legs, shaped like bird feet.
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Surrealist Drawing in Black Charcoal by Jordi Samsó – Signed & Framed
Located in Barcelona, ES
A captivating surrealist still life drawing by artist Jordi Samsó, executed in rich black charcoal on paper. Created circa 1990, this piece showcases a dreamlike composition where or...
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Geraldo de Barros, Bench, Wood, Metal, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A slatted wood bench designed by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Hobjeto, Brazil, c. 1970s.
Light scratching and discoloration on top.
Dimensions: 12.75” H x 78” W x 22.65” D
10...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Gorgeous Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous aquamarine vase by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches.
Vase diameter 20 cm...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 pink alabaster 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 pink alabaster glass tubes in a star shape for each...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Pink Albaster
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 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique create...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Chest of Drawers Cabinet, Henning Kjaernulf, Solid Oak, Denmark 1970s
Located in Round Rock, TX
An uncommon design attributed to Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf, this beautifully crafted chest of drawers is an interesting one, as Kjaernulf's more often known for sideboards an...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Brass and Crystal Flush Mount, Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This amazing elegant flush mount was made in the 1970s by the iconic firm Ernst Palme in the 1970s. The piece shows a large quantity of brass elements, combined with glass beads and ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Space Age Vintage White Metal Chair or Side Chair by Rodney Kinsman, 1971
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage white chair or side chair model Omstak designed by Rodney Kinsman 1971 and produced by Bieffeplast, Caselle di Selvazzano.
The extraordinary chair shows perforated ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jack Lenor Larsen Black Lacquer Cage Armchairs, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Black Lacquer Jack Lenor Larsen Cage Chairs upholstered in new animal print Scalamandre fabric. The chairs are from the 1970’s in the mid-century Hollywood Regency style and have an ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Huge Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier - 87 Pink Alabaster Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 87 fantastic pink alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 6...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
1980s Original Gorgeous Patrick Nagel "The Book" Art Poster.
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original rare gorgeous Patrick Nagel "The Book" art poster.
Signature printed. Copyright 1985 Mirage Publishing Inc. Santa Monica.
This poster is in excellent condition and so ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Wooden Wall Lamps by Domus, 1970s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful pair of Domus wall lamps from the 1970s combines natural materials with a timeless geometric design. Crafted from high-quality wood, the lamps feature a fabric shade t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Teak
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 amber 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 amber glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
Pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp made of Murano Glass with Gold Yellow Waves and Brass
Located in Hannover, DE
Let yourself be enchanted by this timeless, classic hanging lamp, made from mouth-blown Murano glass. The master-crafted glass is made from clear glass, with golden-yellow glass deco...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Leather "Scoop" Dining Chairs by Holly Hunt A Pair
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of leather scoop dining chairs by Holly Hunt. Retaining metal label "Studio H A Holly Hunt Collection". Solid hardwood frames in exc...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Int. Bird Chair and Ottoman, Circa 1970
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A pair of pieces that have been together since 1971, both of which are well-known by the designer and the design, so I'd better tell you about this one that's gracing our gallery. It...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel and Tilt Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An iconic pair of swivel and tilt chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Chairs are every bit as comfortable as they are good looking. Unmarked, as they appear to have b...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fog & Mørup, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very nice height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design creates a very elegant and pleasant light.
The lamp create...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome Wave Chaise Lounge in kiwi green Italian Leather
Located in Saint Louis, US
Indulge in the perfect blend of style and comfort with the original Milo Baughman Wave Chaise, reupholstered in luxurious kiwi green Italian calfskin leather. Its sleek, contoured de...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Solbackens Svarveri Wall Lamp 1960s Sweden
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice wall lamp. pine wood Solbackens Svarveri 1960s Sweden
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Burl wood coffee table with bar by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, France, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous sliding coffee table with a full mirrored bar, designed by Paul Michel for Roche Bobois, France, in the 1980s.
Central feet in black lacquered wood, sliding top in elm burl ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
RESERVED: Large Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Clear Tube Glasses
By Venini
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 clear glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandelier with chain...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
'King' Chairs by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
'King' Chairs by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle, Switzerland, 1970s.
These fine leather 'King' model lounge chairs were made by Strässle and designed by André Vandenbeuck in Switzer...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970 Italian Brass Floor Lamp Romeo Rega Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Vintage Italian floor lamp, steel amd brass, cuadrangular base with a central column having original vinile shade. The diameter shade is 50 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Murano Glass "Fuente" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beautiful and cool Austrian Midcentury Wall Sconces by Kalmar, model 4566.02 "Fuente" . These Sconces were designed and manfactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Fran...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Adrian Pearsall Coffee Table 1970s
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Walnut Dining Table
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved walnut, with beautiful patchwork parquetry top.
Measures: 7...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Petite Murano Opaline Glass & Brown Stripe Flush Mount Made by Itre Italy 1980s
By ITRE
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful flush mount ceiling light by ITRE, crafted in Italy during the 1980s. Versatile in design, offering flexibility in your interior decor.
This lamp features a metal ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Studio Made Solid Oak and Leather Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Round Rock, TX
This striking studio-crafted cantilever chair from the 1970s channels the bold spirit of Mexican and Brazilian modernism mixed with American craftsmanship,
Crafted from solid oak, ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Stool by Knoll, Pink
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Stool by Knoll, Signed. Aluminum and Pink fabric.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu, 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu, 1970
Color lithograph after the work by Henri Matisse, circa 1970.
Signed in the stone. ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rosenthal Porcelain Themes & Variations Plate For Piero Fornasetti, Motiv 33
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes And Variations Plate,
The Clock Face,
Motiv Number 33,
1980s
A collection of thus pattern is available.
Wonderful rare example of the small range of plates made by Rosenthal in the 1980s from Piero Fornasetti designs. This one depicts the face of Lina Cavalieri as the face of a clock set to nine o'clock. These plates are sometimes called Julia plates...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Danish pine lounge chair, gracefully aged with a natural patina. The robust wood features a well-maintained varnish, ensuring enduring stability. Its weight anchors a subtle sense of...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brown Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman from the 1970s. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with tubular bent chrome frame and brown leather cushion. Lounge comfort...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1 of 2 Kalmar Tulipan Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Silver Plate Wine Cooler or Bowl with Parrots by Emilia Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout large mid century footed bowl or wine cooler handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper in a pleated form featuring two stone clad parrots as handles. Stamped Emilia Cas...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Copper
Mauro Manetti, Italy - Set Six Figural Stirrup Cups c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning set six figural hunting stirrup cups in silver plate, made by the iconic Italian designer, Mauro Manetti.
The six cups are in the form of animal heads:
Fox, Horse, Stag,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Decorative Large Shell-Shaped Wooden Dish, circa 1970, France.
By Catherine Noll
Located in Brussels, BE
Very decorative large shell-shaped wooden dish or vide poche, circa 1970, France.
Hand-carved walnut.
Dimensions: 45 cm W, 27 cm D, 18 cm H.
Item in good condition.
All purchases are...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Office Chair Vintage Vitramat by Wolfgang Mueller Deisig 1976 Vitra Switzerland
By Wolfgang Mueller Deisig
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage office chair designed in 1976 by Wolfgang Mueller Deisig for Vitra. The office chair features a black PVC seat shell with a foam upholstered seat and back and covered with brown textile fabric.
The chair is adjustable from up to down and shows a swivel cross with five casters.
approx. measures:
Width 50 cm
Depth 49 cm
Height 98 cm
Seat height from 45 cm to 59 cm
Lit: A taxonomy of Office Chairs Jonathan Olivares...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Murano Chandelier Original Palmette, two levels, 82 amber and clear glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 82 Murano amber and clear glasses, two levels, in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – 9 multicolor quadriedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 9 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, caramel, green ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 3 Post Italian Modern Leather Bar Stools by Matteo Grassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Metal, Original Black Leather
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Series Seven Chair Model 3107 In Walnut Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
New upholstered Syver chair, which we can upholster in the desired quantity. Leather of really good quality, with a nice structure and good comfort. The chair was designed by Arne Ja...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mexican Silverplate Box in Owl Shape
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Mexican Silverplate Box in Owl Shape. Fantastic patina.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Murano Art Glass Small Brown Caramel Mushroom Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
Small caramel colour Murano mushroom lamp made in the swirl technique. This Murano mushroom lamp is made with a rare brown caramel art glass colour. It has an ombre like finish throu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
1970s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic desk or office chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Extremely comfortable with soft black leather. Chair sits above a four star base, with chrome and black plastic acc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Paolo Soleri Bronze Wind Bell 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri, circa 1960s. The bell chamber has the Cosanti mark. Fantastic patina and a great sound.
23” L x 5” W x 5” D
Bell is 6” H
Chain is 16.5” L
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Amber glass Sputnik chandelier, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid-Century Modern Amber Murano globes Sputnik chandelier, Italy circa 1990s.
The huge chandelier is made of brass mounts and 30 Murano glass globes, each nesting one ligh...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s Pair of Vintage Italian Murano Wall Lights, 12 "Rondini" 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 and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX cen...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Sofa in Original Mohair Velvet for Simon, 1973
Located in Sittard, LI
Vintage Cornaro Sofa by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1973
Designed by renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa in 1973, the Cornaro sofa is a striking example of his unique fusion of moderni...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Mahogany
Parsons Style Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s
Great vintage parsons style armchair with ottoman. Hardwood frame with great build quality. Ship this right to your upholsterer, it can take a print!
DIMENSIONS
CHAIR, 30"...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Original Gorgeous Rare Patrick Nagel "Swimmers" Lithograph.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original rare gorgeous Patrick Nagel "Swimmers" Lithograph.
Signature printed. Copyright 1979 Mirage Editions Inc. Santa Monica. Printed in the U.S.A
This lithograph is in exce...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
1970s Astonishing Table Clock by Omodomo in Crystal. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing table clock by Omodomo in crystal. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and it works perfectly with battery (quartz mechanism)
Dimensions:
6,69 x 2,75 x 2,75 ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair Large Brass Deer Figurine Sculptures
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional pair of large scale brass deer figurines. These two deer were not an original pair, but they look awfully good together. The larger dee...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in Bouclé Fabric, The Netherlands
Located in Almelo, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's. Stylish and very comfortable chair. It has chrome metal legs. The structure is...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Unique Italian Green Aniline and Maple Coffee Table
Located in Meda, MB
This coffee table was produced in Italy in the 1980s and it is in green aniline with a fine maple inlay reminiscent of the Greek Versace.
Decoration on the legs is in gold leaf.
Co...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu, 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu I, 1970
Color lithograph after the work by Henri Matisse, circa 1970.
Signed in the stone...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pierre Chapo Modular "GO" Shelving Unit in Elm, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The GO system was created by Pierre Chapo in 1983 and can be considered an end-of-career highlight for the highly influential French designer. The piece is a visually appealing and i...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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Elm
Petrol blue Murano glass chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern petrol blue and clear-gold Murano glass chandelier Venini style, Italy 1980s
two chandeliers available - a pair.
Sold and priced individually.
The neoclassical sty...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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Murano Glass
Abstract Iron Sculpture in the Style of Chillida, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
This exquisite abstract sculpture, crafted from iron, is a striking piece inspired by the bold and evocative works of renowned Spanish artist Eduardo Chillida. Made in Spain around 1...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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Metal
1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Four crystal clear leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Measures: H 16.93” (43 c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty Italian Amber Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This Wall Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy.
This Wall Sconce is equipped with 2 light s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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Metal, Brass
‘Rabarbaro’ Three-Leaf Floor Lamp by Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda, Italy, 1971
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A spectacular and rare sculptural floor lamp designed by Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda, Italy, circa 1970s. This impressive piece features three large rhubarb-shaped leaves in gilt,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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Brass
Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Oak + New Sheepskin 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage razor blade chairs in great country style.
They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furni...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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Sheepskin, Oak
Tittina Ammannati and Vitelli Giampiero, Sideboard, Walnut, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut sideboard or cabinet designed by Tittina Ammannati and Vitelli Giampiero and produced by Catalano, Italy, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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Walnut
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