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
Serving Bar Cart in Wood Faux Bamboo, Brass & Glass by Cesare Lacca, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rare serving bar cart in wood faux bamboo, brass and glass by Cesare Lacca.
Made in Italy in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Konrad Galaaen Colorful Mid-Century Ceramic Tile Abstract Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made by Konrad Galaaen, this series of sculptures was made in Norway. Made of many squares of varying sizes, they form an abstract shape with no definable pattern. Like ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
A FREE-FORM FLOOR LAMP MODEL J1 by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE for DISDEROT, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
This is a rare, early and authentic, vintage piece of the iconic "J1" floorlamp designed in 1958 by Joseph-André Motte, produced by Disderot. This piece is an early edition, in its b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Caesar Lacquer Wooden Food Cart 1950's Mid Century Design
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Taranto, IT
Caesar Lacquer Trolley double shelf wooden 1950's Mid Century Design.
Structure in good conservative condition, signs of time due to use and age are present. (Please see photos)
A ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
American Designer, Shelf, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut shelf or console table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Refinished.
Dimensions: 45.75” H x 94.25” W x 24.5” D
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Svend A. Larsen Tambour-Door Teak Credenza for Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group rectangle Maple #1522 Dining Table 2 leaves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful early 1950s Paul McCobb maple dining table #1522 with 4 tapered legs and dowel supports. Original maple tabletop with a blonde tobacco finish in good vintage condition. Leg...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
€2,352 Sale Price
25% Off
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Schirolli Wooden Desk
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed
By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Walnut frame long low sofa or daybed. Beautiful armless sofa with solid walnut sculpted frame and steel spring support insert. Has Orig...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
€2,875 Sale Price
40% Off
1958 Bali Bruno Munari Danese MidCentury Minimal Design FirstEdition Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Bali
Bruno Munari
Danese Milano
Italy, 1958
Plastic Shade
Metal Parts and Wood Base
Original Vintage edition with plastic shade
Very good condiction
just small difects (marked in ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Vintage Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame (circa 1950s)
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Italian wall mirror with brass frame (circa 1950s). The mirror is classically-shaped and distinctive in a Modern style. It is in good overall condition considering the pr...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lara sofa Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso Stilwood 1958
Located in Oirlo, LI
Stunning so called ‘Lara’ sofa designed by Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso and manufactured by Stilwood, Italy 1958. This beautiful puzzle shaped sofa has a very nice geo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Large French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles
By Charolles
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Mid-Century Blue Flower Plate signed Charolles.
9 inches diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Cocoa Bouclé with Iron Legs c. 1950s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of Milo Baughman 1950s scoop chairs hit all the marks with gorgeous Mid Century Modern sculptural profiles, a very comfortable ergonomic design with wide seats, and new sof...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture BB3 45A Floor Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
A great example of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture: 45A shade on BB3 base. Original paper packaging for 45A shade.
The bright red Sun and Moon stamp on the shade indicates that this...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very heavy
Solid carved Malchite head sculpture
Paperweight.
Category
1950s Beninese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Malachite
€360 Sale Price
20% Off
Ewå Värnamo, Table Lamps, Brass, Iron, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass, yellow lacquered iron and metal table lamps produced by Ewå Värnamo, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear to metal consistent with age and ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Mid-Century French Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, cane, France, 1950s
A refined pair of French lounge chairs from the 1950s, combining clean lines with thoughtful craftsmanship. Made of teak showing a beautiful...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
€11,067 / set
Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Oak, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric, rattan and oak sofa with painted bamboo details produced Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D
Seat Height (inches)...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Oak
Italian floral Tole paint floor light , Italy 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Floor lamp circa 1950's Italian painted tole two-light floor lamp with foliage and floral motif on the body.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
€695 Sale Price
50% Off
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1950s. In good condition with beautiful patina.
Dimensions...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Restored Poul Norreklit for Sigurn Hansen Rosewood & Chrome 6-Drawer Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1950s, this wonderful credenza was produced by Sigurd Hansen, renowned today for their work producing Poul Norreklit's then-radical designs. Featuring six la...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s
Excellent original condition
Brass with a red faux leather cover
Still working
On the face of the it states that it has...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Large Glass Flush Mount, Italy, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare 36.6" semi glass flush-mount with deep incisions, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Milano circa 1955
Early vintage original flush mount light by Max Ingrand. Iconic large fix...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Crystal Mix Set of 6 Nachtmann Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage mix set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses.
Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen Handgeschliffen) glasses
Clear crystal glass. Side facetted and toothed stem.
Th...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Walter Bosse brass hedgehog figurine pretzel holder, ring holder around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse brass hedgehog figurine pretzel holder, ring holder around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Functionalist Pair of Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling lights with decorated glass shade and base in brass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. Both lamps are fully working and in goo...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ico Parisi consolle 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Stunning black lacquered walnut console tables embellished with a retro-coloured glass top designed by Ico Parisi produced in the 1950s.
Ico Parisi was one of the most important Ita...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
€4,200 / item
Red Lion Furniture, Nightstands, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut nightstands produced by Red Lion Furniture, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.0"H x 22.125"W x 20.5"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Movies ITA, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric lounge chair with ottoman produced by Movies ITA, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Depth measured without ottoman.
Ottoman Dimensions (inches): 15.5” H x 21” W x 12.75” D
...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Paul McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Paul McCobb McCobb Orange & Black Credenza for Planner Group.
This exceptional early credenza was designed by the legendary Paul McCobb and produced by Planner Group. A highl...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
ExpertlyRestored-Danish Modern Teak Side Table w/ Magazine Cane Shelf by Moreddi
By Moreddi 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Gio Ponti brass, wood, and linoleum side table for the Oceania ship, Italy, 1952
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and highly collectible occasional table in brass, wood, and linoleum from the furnishings of the motor ship Oceania – design by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1952
Evocative images remain...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Collectible Sculptural wood Italian cabinet bar and storage Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and beautiful wood cabinet attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950 - 60s.
It is a symbol of elegance and functionality. This extraordinary piece, made of oak, is charact...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Maroon Brown 1950 DK
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Marselis vase by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) manufactured by Aluminia later Royal Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The pear-shaped faience vase features a maroon brown glaze over a ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Set of 2 original Italian armchairs Model "Lady" by Marco Zanuso, Arflex 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of “Lady” Armchairs, Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1950s
This Italian pair of armchairs was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s and manufactured by Arflex.
They are still covered i...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Small 2 Seater Caesar Sofa Lacquer Italy 1950s Restored Green Velvet
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Delightful and original two-seater from the 1950s totally restored in green velvet fabric , wooden feet. Caesar Lacquer design
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
€2,240 Sale Price
30% Off
Iconic Rare 1st Edition Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp from 1958
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic rare 1st edition vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1958 in purple ( series 1 )
Purple was a very popular mid century color in Scandinavia. It was also the first color ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
€425 Sale Price
34% Off
George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass, Walnut
Very Large Midcentury Italian Ceramic Vase, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Very large midcentury Italian ceramic vase (circa 1950s). Its elliptical shape and distinctly modern style encapsulates its orig...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting iconic vintage chair designed by the renowned studio BBPR for Arflex, originating from the enchanting 1950s. These timeless classics radiate a unique charm that promises t...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Beautiful original 1960s metal chrome floor lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako Czech
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century Modern metal chrome floor lamp.
Designed by the well-known designer Josef Hurka. Manufacturer is Napako. Made in Czech.
Typical 1950s minimalist hairpi...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Petite Murano Art Glass Bowl or Catchall by Barovier Toso, 1950s, Venice, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass ashtray, bowl or catchall. Attributed to Barovier Toso, a Murano glass company. Made of hand blown green glass, with a clear glass layer...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
€97 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of mid-century bellflower shaped sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso in the 1...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Albert Skira Print of a bird from "Céramiques De Picasso" Art Folio
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exquisite shiny polychrome print of Picasso Vallauris ceramic plate depicting a bird in blue. The color print is attached to a thick, high quality paper with decorative lines.
T...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Sailor Scottish Terrier Drinking Beer Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury sailor Scottish terrier drinking beer cigarette box, France, 1950s. Wood, metal and synthetic. Glass eyes. Measures: Height 8.2" (20.8cm), width 9" (22.9cm), depth 5.3" (1...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - California Modern Slatted Walnut Side Tables by John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Walnut
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and brown beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 34.75” x 29.25” W x 30” D
Seat height: 15”
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
Secretary from mid-century Denmark made of solid wood construction, primarily rosewood. This piece has four wooden legs with an x stretcher. There are three dovetailed drawers with e...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
France Elegant Aluminum Wall Mirror 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice elegant wall Mirror . Gold color Aluminum frame ,
comes with a beveled Mirror .
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Bottle Opener Capricorn by Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Bottle opener capricorn by Walter Bosse
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Cocoon Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
A very beautiful Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1950s.
Wonderful and contemporary design.
A highlight for any room.
It creates a cozy light.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition wi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll.
It creates a very cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
Condition:
Very good vintage conditio...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Coffee Table in Walnut and Brass with Crystal, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous and incredibly rare Italian Mid-Century coffee table in walnut wood, brass, and metal with a crystal glass top. This charming coffee table is attributed to the iconic design...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Textured Glass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large glass and brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of a black painted metal center piece which holds 12 arms made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in a rich and warm tone and lovely patina. The textured and curved glass lamp...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket.
Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arthur Umanoff, Bench with Stools, Birch, Rush, Iron, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, rush, and black-lacquered iron bench with two stools designed by Arthur Umanoff and produced by Raymor, USA, c. 1950s.
Very light scratching on top surface of bench. Light ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rush, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Wood Scandinavian Sofa, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern wood Scandinavian sofa, circa 1950. With a new upholstery. In original condition, preserving a beautiful patina, with minor wear consistent with age and use. ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini attr., Italian Modern, Bamboo, Cane, Wall Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Franco Albini attr., Bonacina, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bamboo, Cane, Wall Mirror, Italy, 1950s
A very pretty example of a small bamboo, cane and glass round wall mirror attribut...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
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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