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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
Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Wall Unit Etagere Walnut Brass Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid century American designer Paul McCobb Wall unit with lower credenza in walnut. Original finish in good vintage condition with front ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Pair of ribbed glass table lamps in the manner of Zuccheri
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of ribbed glass table lamps with brass hardware in the manner of Toni Zuccheri for VeArt.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all your documents. Opened, it has a large teak writing top that ex...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Rosewood

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. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Rosewood

Modernist Curved Brass Framed Beveled Mirror , Italy, 1950's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist Curved Brass Framed Beveled Mirror , Italy, 1950's
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful blonde maple 6 drawer dresser credenza or sideboard by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb - Great vintage condition - Shows little signs of use. Has 6 solid oak drawers w...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Maple

French Ceramic White Iridescent Mirror, 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Ceramic White Iridescent Mirror, 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Cartuccia' Metal/Brass Umbrella Stand, Azucena, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Cartuccia' Metal/Brass Umbrella Stand, Azucena, Italy, 1954 Literature: Domus 295 (June 1954), p. 46; Domus 321 (August 1956), p. 55. The metal can be re-bl...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of tufted armless leather lounge chairs with wood frames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of leather tufted lounge chairs with wood frames. Great pair of lounge chairs great Brazilian design. Light tan soft tufted leather c...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 5 Early Stool #60 designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in Sweden by Artek. During the war period Artek opened factories in neutral Sweden where supplies were still available...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Pair of mid Century vintage white Laminate Tulip side end tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair mid Century vintage white Laminate Tulip side tables. In the style of Knoll Tulip round end tables in white Laminate with off white painted metal base. Good vintage condition. Great set of Vintage mid century end tables...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Danish Modern 8 Drawer Light Teak Dresser Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern 8 drawer teak dresser or credenza by Arne Wahl Iversen. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. All drawers clean inside and out as well as slide smoot...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Teak

Superb Studio Craft Teak Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed or Twin Bed Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom Studio Craft Handmade midcentury Solid teak sofa or daybed or twin bed frame in teak wood with slatted frame backrest. No Cushions and no side arms or back rest cushions. Use ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Mid century modern low walnut spindle bench by Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern low walnut spindle bench Designed by American Milo Baughman. Long low bench with dark walnut frame and wood dowel slats for Glenn o...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of wall lights transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design an...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

B&B Italia Baia Leather Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare B&B Italia Baia Leather Modular Sofa by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava, 1970. Brown leather upholstery over plastic steel and foam frame modular sectional sofa. Leather shows we...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Free Form Cocktail Table in Gunmetal & Vitrolite by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This minimal, organic and elegant Mid-Century Modernist "Free Form" Cocktail Table by the esteemed designer Karl Springer is a highly rare and sought after piece, originating from t...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Salterini Lily Pad Nesting Side Tables designed by John Salterini 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This iconic pair of wrought iron Lilly Pads were designed in the 1960s by John Salterini . The tables are very versatile and can be used as side tables,accent tables or in the garden...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Le Corbusier LC2 for Cassina Petit Modele
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage LC2 Armchair by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret – Stamped Cassina Offered for your consideration is an iconic LC2 armchair, co-designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perrian...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Beautiful Mid-Century Walnut King Bed Headboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful American mid century King bed headboard in excellent vintage condition with sculpted wood details with brass accents. finely c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mathieu Matégot Umbrella Stand, France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Umbrella stand, attributed to Matthieu Mategot, France, circa 1950 Clover pattern, three compartments on a trip-ped base, spherical handle Metal, very dark green, almost black enamel...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs. Multicolored set featuring seafoam green, elephant hide grey, red orange, and royal blue. No cracks or holes. All sh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Dutch Sleeper Sofa Daybed by Martin Visser Model BR02
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Dutch Sleeper Sofa Daybed by Martin Visser Model BR02. Good Vintage condition - Could use new upholstery. Comes with (1) Original modular cushion/armrest. All straps are ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Eames Vintage Eames DTM-2 Dining Table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful example and highly function dining or game table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1954. Rectangular birch top with folding chromed steel legs.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

René Gabriel Table/Stool, France, c. 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
René Gabriel table/stool, France, c. 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, blonde finish, brass pulls, W...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Maple

Charles Dudouyt Saint Gobain Table, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Oak rectangular table with a recessed square Saint Gobain glass top.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

Ligneres Ceramic End Tables, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Wrought iron tables with an abstract ceramic top.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Paul McCobb 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Blonde Maple T Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb six-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1509. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 6 drawer, solid maple, black T pulls and b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Luxe Taupe Mohair
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic futurist forms and clean lines for which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Plaster Shell Sconce, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large Plaster shell with a wonderful patina, can be a wall decor or a sconce as there is a provision for wiring.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Mid Century Studio Craft Oak floating platform Queen bed by Charles Webb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Studio Craft Oak floating platform Queen bed by Charles Webb. Has a headboard and a small removable side table tray that works on both sides. Very Sturdy solid Oak wood b...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch, Oak

Oval Porcelain Mirror, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Oval Stepped porcelain mirror in a shaded green glaze.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid century Scandinavian modern blonde bentwood daybed style of Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern daybed in the manner of Alvar Aalto with bent beech bentwood legs and blue woven upholstery. unsigned, c. 1970. Good vintage condition easy to reuphol...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Jean Lurçat Vessel, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional & Large Lurçat Charger for Sant Vicens with Rascasse and leaves motif, numbered 39/50. Produced after one of the artist's drawings by the San Vicens ceramic studios in Pe...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk for H.Sigh Denmark. Beautiful Teak desk with 3 drawer and 1 removable extension leaf on the right side. Desk top slides lef...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Large Plaster Shell Sconce, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Very dramatic and large Plaster shell with a wonderful patina. Can be a wall decor or a sconce as there is a provision for wiring.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass & Brass Feather Chandelier by Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano feather glass chandelier, designed by the renowned Mazzega, hails from Italy circa 1980. The chandelier features an array of e...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Paul McCobb 2 Drawer #1503 Nightstands Blonde maple T Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb 1950s #1503 blonde maple nightstands end tables double-drawer planner Group. Black steel T pull knobs. Finish is blonde maple. Very modern designed pair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pendant W/ Matte Bronze Fittings by Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This stunning mid-century modernist pendant light, crafted by the renowned Mazzega glassworks in Italy circa 1960, features exquisite hand-blown Murano glass complemented by matte br...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Mid century Drop Leaf Extension Maria 2-12 Dining Table Teak by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Maria folding extension dining table designed by Bruno Mathsson. Table is Teak wood with brass hardware. Good vintage condition. Table folds down very small to sto...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern 6 drawer walnut low dresser with black lacquered wood base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Mid Century Modern 6 drawer walnut low dresser with black lacquered wood base. Walnut wood with black lacquer accents and its base has blac...
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1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Ramsey “Hooves” Floor Lamps, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of adjustable floor lamps with a grooved stem on a tripod base ending in hooves. Adjusts to 85" tall.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid century modern cane walnut credenza sideboard 4 drawer 2 door
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern credenza sideboard with two caned cabinet doors and four drawers. The top drawer is fitted for Flatware/silverware. Behind the cabinet doors is an adjustable shelf...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut 6 drawer dresser credenza with aluminum handles. Beautiful walnut grain - solid wood drawers. Circa 1960s. All drawers slide smooth - clean inside and out. ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Porcelain Faux Basket Weave Bowl, France, c. 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Porcelain Basket Weave Bowl, France, c. 1960
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Faience, Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Teak Single Drawer Nightstands by Westnofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of mid-century Norwegian modern teak single-drawer nightstands by Westnofa. Great curved design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smoot...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Paul McCobb Three-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid century Paul McCobb three-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group 3 drawer, solid maple black T pulls. Bla...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Dresser by Arne Vodder Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish modern teak tall dresser by Arne Vodder denmark. Beautiful carved handles tall 5 drawer danish dresser. Amazing construction and quality woodwork. Stunning teak wo...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Pair of Mid Century Blue Lacquer 3 drawer dressers with concave handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid Century Blue Lacquer 3 drawer dressers with inset handles. Clean inside and out ready for use. Very unique color add a pop of color to your room blue lacquer satin finish...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Carved Round Oak Center Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
An elegant round center table with a rounded edge, the center is wood treated to have the appearance of leather. It is on four solid square legs, each carved with an intricate hidden...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable glass shelf blonde maple finish T-pulls all solid maple. Flip down front door is des...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Edwin Lutyens Style Loop Back Chair
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classic Lutyens Style Chair in original finish with unusual seat upholstery. Iconic pierced loop back design back and feet. Original finish has paint losses and can be easily restore...
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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Danish Modern Beautiful gray cloth 2 Seat Sofa Birch Frame and Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Danish modern gray cloth 2 seat sofa loveseat Birch wood frame and legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful gray upholstery is soft and shows little signs of use. Great D...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Stilnovo Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo flush mount ceiling light. Opaline glass, brass. Takes 1 Edison medium base bulb. Height of the glass only 12 inches Rewired for US.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid century John Kapel for Glenn of California 8 drawer walnut Dresser Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning very clean mid century John Kapel for Glenn of California 8 drawer walnut and black lacquer dresser credenza. Very clean all original dresser credenza with all drawer divide...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Beautiful walnut sculpted cane King size bed headboard by Tomlinson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut sculpted cane King size bed headboard. Arched top with sculpted walnut structure with caning through out. Very stunning King size headboard. Made by Tomlinson. Made ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Cane, 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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