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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: New York City
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Dominique “Clemenceau” Drink Table, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
A drink table from the officer’s quarter with an amazing Saint Gobain Glass top (Stool for visual reference).
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Drop Form Crystal Decanter signed Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist drop-form crystal decanter, created by the legendary French house of Baccarat circa 1960, is a stunning example of refined elegance and craftsman...
Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Gold Cocktail Mixer Decanter & Cocktail Rocks Glasses by Culver Ltd, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of seven (7) cocktail decanter and cocktail rocks glasses, Mid-Century Modern period, by Culver Ltd., circa 1960s, Brooklyn, New York, USA. Set consists of one (1) co...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold, Foil

Italian Murano Millefiori Art Glass Bowl Attributed to Dino Martens, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian Murano art glass bowl, attributed to Dino Martens and Arte Vetraria Muranese, Mid-Century Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Italy, 1950s-1960s. Bowl i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Milano 4-Door Buffet with Walnut by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Milano Buffet by Ercole Home, with 4 touch latch doors within a Natural Walnut case. The doors feature hand-cut and hand-painted glass mosaic ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Custom New Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredibly vibrant and elegant edition of the classic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman, circa 1960s-70s chair with original Herman Miller label. Custom leather cushions i...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Italian 1950's Brass Scrolled Mirror
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1950's oval shaped brass mirror with exuberant and whimsical scroll motif. Italy, circa 1950 Size: 39" high x 25" wide x 1/2" deep.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Rosewood Nightstands by Falster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your bedroom with this stunning pair of vintage nightstands, crafted in Denmark by renowned mid-century furniture maker Falster. These elegant pieces embody the clean lines, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Riis Antonsen
Located in Huntington, NY
Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Riis Antonsen has 1 key The large dimensions Ideal for comfortable working surface. Desk well restored & ready for Use!
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chair in Brilliant Yellow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Herman Miller fiberglass diamond chair. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. circa 1970s production. Model DSX. This shade is called “Brilliant Yellow” and is one of the less c...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

David Marshall Set of Mixed Metal Vintage Candlesticks, Marked, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Nickel and brass. Sticks of two heights. Irregular anthropomorphic shapes. Marked.
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Mid-Century PH5 Pendant White & Blue Enamel Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with this Mid-Century Modernist PH5 Pendant Chandelier. Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1980, this exquisite piece exemplifies Danish lighting ...
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Italian Murano Blue and White Handkerchief Vase after Venini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, authentic, Italian Murano fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase in clear/transparent, blue, and white art glass, in the Venini style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This beautiful hand-crafted Italian handkerchief vase...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1559 Hanging Jewelry Chest Mirror Vanity walnut Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Paul McCobb #1559 small hanging flip up vanity mirror in solid maple construction with dark brown walnut finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls. Made t...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early Mid-Century Francis Jourdain Armchair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Early and important midcentury Francis Jourdain armchair. This particular model is also in the MET collection. This chair has been left in original condition. At the buyers request I...
Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Custom Pair of Two-Arm Plaster Sconces in the Giacometti Manner
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of two-arm plaster sconces in the Giacometti manner. Please note that the sconces takes E-12 candelabra bulbs, 40 watts. Lead Time is 8-10 weeks. Please inquire about c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Magnificent "Odyssey" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important "Odyssey” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with vibrant hand-painted enamels and gold and copper leaf atop a Greek column pedestal base by ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf

Swing Arm Sconce in Two Tone Patina, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant swingarm sconces in tubular brass with a cast brass backplate.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Model 671 Dining Chairs by Carlo De Carli for Cassina, Set of 12
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 12 Model 671 dining chairs by Carlo De Carli for Cassina. These rare chairs were designed in mid-20th century Italy. Originally created for the Parco del Principi Hotel in R...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans-Agne Jakobsson wall lamp. Brass and glass. Designed and made in Sweden, 1960s. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. We take pride in bringing vinta...
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven by Ingegerd Silow Size: 5'5" × 8'2" (165 × 248 cm) This exceptional flat-woven Swedish rug by renowned textile artist Ingegerd Silow reflects the geometric...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mid century Modern Dutch Round glass steel and leather Safari coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern Round glass Safari sling leather coffee table on black lacquered metal base. Lower circular Magazine or Newspaper shelf in brown leather held up by rope. Table sho...
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mathieu Mategot “Bellevue” Coffee Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mategot table with a clover-pierced top.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Angelo Mangiarotti Rare Rosso Marble Side or Console Table, 1971
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the Eros series, rare and stunning Rosso or red marble side table or small console table with top fitted on conical base. This elegant...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Red 4630 Roto Ashtray by Joe Colombo for Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in 1970 and produced by Kartell in 1973 two years after designer Joe Colombo's death, the Kartell 4630 Roto/Rotocenere ashtray is Colombo at his finest. Red plast...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Danish Modern Coffee Table by Kindt-Larsen for France and Daverkosen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian teak coffee table with sleek lines and solid construction. In an all original condition with a wonderful warm patina and ready for use. Designed by Tove & Edva...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Guillerme et Chambron Night Stands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this pair of French modern night stands by Guillerme et Chambron. They feature solid oak construction, single dove ...
Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Wood

Large Oak Bench, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large Scale Elm bench with a trestle base.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bud Vase in Lemon Yellow W/ Mottled Texture
Located in New York, NY
This charming Mid-Century Modernist bud vase, hand-blown in Murano, Italy circa 1970, radiates warmth and vibrancy with its striking lemon yellow color. The mottled texture adds dept...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 1970s Hillebrand Ice Crystal Wall Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of luxurious 1970s High Style wall lights composed of golden brass fittings and ice crystal glass shades. Newly rewired. Candelabra sockets.
Category

1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant by Targetti Sankey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Targetti Sankey Italy 1960s Handblown glass, brass. Rewired for US. Overall drop is adjustable. Can be shorter. We take pride in bringing vintage fix...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Single Scandinavian Teak and White Opaline Sconce, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
In the style of Louis Kalff for Philips brass links on teak structure excellent vintage condition needs to be rewired for use in the US.
Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lutèce saucer plate.
Located in New York, NY
Lutèce saucer plate. Vintage blue and white saucer from the famed Lutèce restaurant from Manhattan’s more sophisticated past. Chic vide poche souvenir. France, 1960's. Dimensions: ...
Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Selz “Flaque D’Eau” Elm Coffee Table, France 1960's
By SELZ
Located in New York, NY
Large elm freeform coffee table on a tripod base with very slanted edges.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Custom Modernist Minimalist Polished Nickel Rectangular Andirons
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of andirons were custom fabricated by artisans in New York State, exclusively for us. They feature a minimalistic rectangular front panel presented in polished nick...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Brazilian Modern Desk Chair in Hardwood & Metal, Carlo Fongaro, Brazil, c. 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Desk Chair by Carlo Fongaro made in Brazil, during the 70s is nothing less than outstanding! The "Dinamarquesa" swivel chair, designed by Carl...
Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Onion, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Onion, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Signed. Small to medium scale cylinder vase decorated with Op-Art style onion pattern and glazed in colors: oran...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Campaign Tray Table by Nils Trautner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is one Scandinavian tray table by Nils Trautner for Ary Nybro. These wonderful tripod tables utilize thick leather cord and brass fitt...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Haug Snekkeri Scandinavian Midcentury rosewood parsons style coffee table, side table, or end table. Solid rosewood legs, beautiful gr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Oregon Pine Block Stools, USA 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Solid Oregon Pine cubic stools made of large section beams doweled together, covered by a leather seat held in place by brass hardware
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Oregon Pine Coffee Table, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
An extra-large coffee table on a square base, the top is built using the block technique with exposed vertical grain, a wonderful effect with a great patina.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Tall Danish Modern Rosewood Dresser Wardrobe 12-Drawer Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century tall Rosewood dresser wardrobe 6-drawer on left and 6 drawers on the right behind cabinet door. Clean inside and out all drawers slide smooth. Made in Denmark. ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Burlwood Side Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Live edge burl wood side table on tripod tapered legs.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Burl

1960's Pair of Mid -Century Ceramic Lamps with a Beautiful Peacock Glaze.
Located in New York, NY
1960's Pair of Mid-Century ceramic lamps with a beautiful peacock color glaze. The lamps sit on polished brass bases and they have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished brass ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Troika Slipper Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France 1960
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Troika slipper chairs by Pierre Guariche. This model is the lesser-seen variant without arms on enameled flat steel l...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Cut Steel

1960's Modernist Porcelain Vases Collection by Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Stunning collection of 5 1970's Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal porcelain vases collection by various designers, in good vintage condition with minor wear and patina. They are all diff...
Category

1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration to of six Knorr chairs. Comprised of sheet metal bolted to steel rod legs. This chair is exceptionally rare (a set of six in simply unheard of) Model #132 cha...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

George Nakashima “Kevin” Side Table, 1967
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
George Nakashima “Kevin” side table, walnut, USA, 1967 George Nakashima represents a milestone in the history of international design. The American designer conceived the “Kevin” ta...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Discocó Pendant Light by Marset
By Marset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christophe Mathieu designed hanging chandelier by Marset is a modern take on the classic artichoke chandelier by Louis Poulsen. Featuring round plastic discs that cascade around a si...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne, Muses Bronze Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Great Mid-Century Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne Patinated Bronze Acid Etched Coffee Table. Overall great vintage condition with minor surface wear. There are two minor cracks in legs whe...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Italian Rostrato Crystal Murano Glass & Brass Double-Lit Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Organic sculpture modern crystal clear Murano glass wall light in the Art Deco style of Barovier Toso, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with double cone shape shades providing upward a...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Verner Panton Pantonova Wire Cube for Fritz Hansen (Two Left)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Mid-Century Verner Panton Pantonova wire cube for Fritz Hansen. They can be used as a stool or side table. Multiples can be configured into a ...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Modern Brass and Travertine Floor Lamp w/ Tray Table Laurel Lamp Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eye catching and elegant floor lamp by Laurel Lamp Company. Executed in brass with a travertine tray table. Space efficient while providing light and surface space, kill two birds wi...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Chan Coffee Table 1960
Located in New York, NY
From the Historical Civilization Series depicting the past civilizations of China, Greece, and Egypt, Chan is among the most recognized motifs in the artistry of Philip and Kelvin La...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Console on Tapered Legs attributed to Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and unusual narrow Italian console featuring beautifully tapered legs and two central drawers - attributed to Gio Ponti.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Raoul Guy Wrought Iron & Wicker Daybed, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant wrought iron & wicker daybed by Raoul Guy. COM available, a second daybed is also available.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury American Studio Craft Walnut 8-Drawer Dresser by Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern long black walnut 8-drawer dresser credenza with all solid Brass curved pull handles. High end Construction with Metal Drawer slide...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Walnut “blocks” Lamp, USA 1950's
Located in New York, NY
cylindrical table lamp made of turned walnut blocks. Base size only 19x2
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Fratelli Reguitti Dark Mahogany and Brass Valet in Style of Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Italian valet/dressboy in richly stained mahogany designed by Fratelli Reguitti in the 1950s. This design is often mis-attributed to Ico Parisi, who used these valets for st...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 8" x 8' 3".
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

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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