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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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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Item Ships From: California
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mushroom Ottoman in Teal Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dark teal colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in Pistachio Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in "Pistachio" curly boucle fabric. Pistachio is a yellow-green color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Expertly Restored - Frank Rohloff Multi-Blue Color Top Coffee Table
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

Resin, Walnut

Tan Leather and Oak Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps. The Lawson-Fenning collection is designed and handmad...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
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

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood

1960's Gucci Horsebit Silver Bracelet by Antonio Fallici
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An early 1960's Gucci silver bracelet featuring the classic Horsebit design, a metal piece traditionally used in horse bridles consisting of two rings connected by a bar, famously used on Gucci loafers. Antonio Fallaci...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver

Ceiling Pendant by Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Pendant by Max Ingrand Dimensions: 8"w x 4"d x 29"h Designer: Max Ingrand Manufacture: Fontana Arte Material: Brass with Glass Diffuser Italy, c1960s VNT1461
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mohair Orsini Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Orsini Ottoman features a brushed brass base with cap feet and an upholstered seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Round Walnut Coffee Table by Stanley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished Materials: Walnut, Brass Accent With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Laurel Chrome Base & Frosted Glass Shade Mushroom Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laurel Chrome Base & Frosted Glass Shade Mushroom Lamp
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Round Teak dining table by Saporiti, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century round teak Italian dining table by Saporiti. Beautiful teak grain with round legs understated steel accents and manufacturer sticker. In original condition with light wea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Moreno Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno sofa sits low and deep with Italian inspired curved arms. The sofa features loose seat and back cushions and two side cushions that mimic the curvature of the arms. The le...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A pair or vintage Italian alabaster mushroom bookends, circa 1960
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of hand-carved alabaster marble bookends, made in Italy circa 1960. These sculptural bookends boast tones of auburn, ochre, and pewter. Original sticker on verso of one mushro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Walnut King Bed Frame - Carved Boho Detailing
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Hing Bed is a true labor of love. The pattern in the wood is made from a series of overlapping holes carved into the wood. The bed featured here was built from black walnut. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Blue Coupe Glasses by Lenox - Set of 5
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 5 vintage coupe glasses by Lenox. Elegant shapes with a lovely blue color to the glass. Made in the USA, marked by Lenox on the bases.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Mushroom Ottoman in Taupe Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a taupe colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Lane Acclaim Coffee Table & Pair End Tables 3 Piece Set
Located in Fulton, CA
A matching three piece set of Mid-Century Modern tables, coffee table and pair end tables. Lane Furniture "Acclaim" series, circa. 1960's. Bold, dovetail detail, tapered legs. Walnu...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern "Staccato" Night Stand by Lane
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 precis...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Teak Stacking School Chairs with Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Fritz Hansen style auditorium chairs. This lot was originally used in a Dutch church. Design features single shell, pressed and bent teak slipper seats atop of a brown e...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Propeller Coffee Table with a Glass Top by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s German coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt featuring a sculptural polished aluminum propeller-form base with a large round glass top. Measurements: 41.75 inch...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Italian Glass Abstract Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a stunning mid-century glass abstract sculpture. It is reminiscent of Luciano Gaspari's Murano glass sculptures with free-flowing abstract lines on a chunky glass base. The g...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Expanding Octagonal Walnut Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Boucle Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in collaboration with the famous Widdicomb Furniture company in the United States during the 1950s. These Mid-Century ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Walnut

1960s Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Minerva' Daybed for France & Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Minerva' daybed or sofa with Teak frame and newly upholstered cushions, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. In otherwise original condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
Located in Fulton, CA
A "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1960's. Elephant Gray fiberglass shell with original metal base. No visible makers mark on this chair. 24.5 inches high. 24 inches wide...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Expertly Restored -California Modern Sculpted Floating-Top Side Tables / Ace-Hi
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

Walnut

Expertly Restored - Johannes Andersen Extending Teak Coffee Table
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 Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Cassina Dimensions: 26"w x 30"d x 34.5"h Material: Upholstery with Beech Frame Italy, c1940s Pair of 2 VNT1551
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Svend A. Larsen Tambour-Door Teak Credenza for Faarup Møbelfabrik
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 precis...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vladimir Kagan Snail Coffee Table, Walnut & Glass, 1960's
Located in Culver City, CA
A true design classic, this Vladimir Kagan Snail Coffee Table is a sculptural statement piece with curves in all the right places. Cr...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Roche Bobois Attributed Cat’s Eye Quartzite Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ItFrench Mid-Century quartzite coffee table. This striking table has an elegant cat's eye shape and is attributed to Roche Bobois. Often misidentified as marble, the table is actuall...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone

Expertly Restored - MCM Pristine" Walnut Dresser by American Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer American of Martinsville Manufacturer American of Martinsville ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Heavy Swedish Butcher Block Table with Pine Legs and Metal Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy Mid-Century Swedish butcher block. Manufactured around the middle of the 20th century this piece consists of a solid wood top on thick pine...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Iconic George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" Recliner for Plycraft
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" Recliner for Plycraft – Fully Restored, Maharam Upholstery A true icon of Mid-Century Modern design, this Mr. Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycr...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

EARL LAPILO Dog Bed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The LAPILO Dog Bed offers both style and functionality. The frame is of solid wood construction, and features a removable and flippable cushion that clips onto the base. The cushion ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Newly Refinished -Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Brass Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, Newly Refinished Original Linen Shade, Shows minor wear Materials: Walnut, Brass, New Shade
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Trivets by Helle Damkjær, Denmark, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Helle Damkjaer
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This stylish pair of Royal Copenhagen trivets was designed by Helle Damkjær at Royal Copenhagen. The trivets feel weighted and are designed to be trivets. The bottom is stamped with ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Douglas Entry Bench Upholstered Cushion Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shoe Storage
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the perfect place to put on your shoes, flip through a magazine or relax with company. It's an original design, but inspired by Mid Century Modern/Scandinavian sensibil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Restauration Hardware Cast Aluminum Klismos Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have 2 benches available. Cast aluminum 3 seater bench designed and manufactured by Restoration Hardware. The bench has a beautiful klismos shape resembling the ancient Greek de...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Expertly Restored-Danish Modern Armless Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
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 precis...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut

Bernhardt Sofa Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Fulton, CA
Bernhardt Furniture Company. Circa. 1970's. Designed in the manner of Milo Baughman. Wood sides and back. Nice addition to a Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern interior. Very go...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise. The Lawson-Fenning Collectio...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's. ( Two Trays Available. )
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Modernist Teak Jewelry Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Modernist Teak Jewelry Box inside mirror 11.5 long x 9 d x 4.5 h Stamped Genuine Teak Wood Preowned vintage condition staining prese...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Leather Magazine Holder by Laurel Lamp Co.
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

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Double Tier Danish Mid Century Credenza in Teak + Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: 61" wide x 17.5" deep x 62" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Teak

Vintage Library Ladder in Solid Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage library ladder made in solid wood with beautiful details. Measurements: Open; 85.25 inches high x 50.50 inches wide when open x 6 inches wide when closed x 22.50 inches deep.
Category

1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Adrian Pearsall 1618-ET Sculpted Side Tables for Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and manufactured in the United States circa 1960’s. The beautiful new glass top shows a beautiful view of the frame of th...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Curved Oak Greaves and Thomas Inspired Windsor Corner Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Oak curved spindle back corner bench inspired by Greaves & Thomas, likely manufactured in Germany. Elegant delicate hand-turned spindle backs and legs with dainty curved ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Jalama End Table by Levi Christiansen x Lawson-Fenning, Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Jalama End Table pairs sturdy hardwood dowels with cascading selves that play with various soft corners. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Peter Ghyczy T09 Brass and Glass Industrial Style Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, 1970's brass and glass coffee table by acclaimed designer Peter Ghyczy. Ghyczy studied architecture with an industrial design background at the Polytechnic Univers...
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Egon Eiermann Style Woven Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, hand woven rattan “Peacock” style lounge chair. In original condition with some wear appropriate for its age and use. Suitable for outdoor use with proper care and maint...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Hand Made Cream Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Sculpture, Ceramic Vessel, Ceramic Art
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Model 1118 Sconces by Carlo Albertovon Wunster for Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1118 Sconces by Carlo Albertovon Wunster for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Simple and elegant petite sconces consisting of thick walled etched gla...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1965
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sculptural Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1965.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Mid Century Modern Danish Style Rocking Arm Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌟 Vintage Mid Century Modern Rocking Chair from Yugoslavia 🌟 Step back in time with this stunning piece of mid century mode...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Walnut

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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