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
3 Tone Green Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Tone Green Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to us...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1950s floor lamp in onyx and golden brass Italian design
Located in None, IT
Floor lamp with onyx base, wood and gilt brass body, six lights with large cap also in gilt brass, Italian design, 1950s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of we...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
$3,320 Sale Price
20% Off
German Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp from Gecos Cosack
By Gecos
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp by cosack.
Large table lamp in brass with wonderful patina. An imposing and functional design of heavy quality. The screen can be aligned with a ball joint. The curv...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1960's Swiss Bedside Table Lamps
Located in Bern, CH
Beautiful pair of 1960's Bedside Table Lamps Model FW1 with synthetic shade set on a transparent bubble glass base with walnut detailing. Cable on/off switch with Swiss wall plug. Sy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Synthetic, Wood
$360 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in white..
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E14 bulb
Lamps can be used...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Veca Wall Lighting Pair of blue Glass , Italy 1960
By VECA
Located in La xara, VC
Superb pair of wall lighting by VECA with leaves glass with structure.
The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This superb wall light...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
$538 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Linocut Print "Field Flowers" by B. Olson B. Rogansky, "1/50", 1966
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Field Flowers" "1/50", 1966
Artist: B. Olson B. Rogansky,
"black & white linocut print on "thin" paper"
"signed and dated"
"unframed - will look amazing once properly matted and ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal dining table
By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
USA, 1970s
Stunning book-matched walnut top, with chrome slab pedestals.
Measure...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Italian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted mixed wood and brass console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Signature on underside of drawers
Overall Dimensions (inches): 36.0"H x 47.5"W x 10.5"D
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Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase from Wächtersbach, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase from Wächtersbach, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Midcentury Woven Wicker Weave & Rattan Wall Sconces, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Italian Mid-century Modern Wall Sconces, Rattan, Wicker
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Pair of half cylinder wall lights with wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Teak, Jute, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and jute cord table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.25"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Jute, Teak
Swiss DeSede DS-66 Cognac Leather Sofa by Carl Larsson, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Bern, CH
De Sede DS-66 cognac leather sofa. Designed by Carl Larsson, 1978.
Produced by DeSede, Switzerland in the late 1970's.
Modular design with the possibility to all further modules as r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$756 Sale Price
60% Off
1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in France.
Quartz movement. Clock case...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Italian Black Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo Alveo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970
Located in Nicolosi, IT
The Alveo coffee table is a mid-century-inspired statement of style and glamour. Designed by Willy Rizzo, one of the masters of Italian design, this piece is an icon of retro eleganc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
1970s Turner Bubble Mirror in Chrome-Finished Acrylic and Aluminum Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Turner Bubble Mirror in Chrome-Finished Acrylic and Aluminum Frame
United States, circa 1970s. Can be hung vertically or horizontally.
A visually...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Large '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Large '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp for GUBI
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of classic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Freestanding Danish Bookcase in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 43″ wide x 13.5″ deep x 72″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - 12 "swallows" clear glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 6 glass petals "rondini" (transparent) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Sunburst Foliage Floral Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish foliage floral sunburst flush mount ceiling light in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s
To be used as ceiling light fixture or as chandelier / pendant light adding a cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Rare Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa with Side Tables
Located in Rochester, NY
Adrian Pearsall was an American furniture designer with a background in architectural engineering. He founded Craft Associates in 1952, and became a key figure in the Atomic style, k...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Maison Arlus, France, 1950s
Stunning pair of wall sconces designed by Maison Arlus in the 1950s. These elegant fixtures feature a refined ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Bold Honey Colored Murano Chandelier with Tube Formed Prisms
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 2 Colorful Honey - Yellow Murano Chandeliers. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
The murano lamps are composed of 48 Glass Elements ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed brass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the special lampshade create a very noble and pleasan...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Serving Tray with Handles
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Serving Tray with Handles, circa 1960s. Beautiful vintage teak tray with stunning wood grain. Minimalist design full of style. Teak grain envelops the s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vilhelm Wohlert, Wall Light, Wood, Paper, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A folded beige fabric and wood wall light designed by Vilhelm Wohlert and produced by Le Klint, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.75"H x 10.5"W x 10.0"D
Back Plate ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.5"H x 8.0"W x 8.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 11.5"
Dimensions of Canopy (inches...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.25"H x 17.25"W x 1.5"D
Does not include ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Saturn 189c, Vintage Wall Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Wall mirrors - Saturn, made of vintage glass bowls:
Floating glass bowls and mirrors - invisible construction
The vintage glass bowl is easily and securely attached to the wa...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Magnets
Michael van Beuren San Miguelito Lounge Chair
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, these four gems, the original San Miguelito Lounge Chair, can be sold together, in pairs, or individually. Ideally, the entire set of four would be great so t...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
$5,500 / item
Franco Albini Oval Mirror in Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo, French Riviera, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Italian oval mirror in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. This delightful French Riviera style mirror was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit model nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Char...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four black-painted iron and blue velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to metal.
Wear consistent with age and u...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
1960s, Stunning Green Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This smoking set is in excellent condi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Mid Century Modern Floor Sound Sculpture by Val Bertoia in Copper & Brass
By Val Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning sound sculpture made by Val Bertoia. Makes a beautiful chime when played. Comprised of brass and beryllium copper. Gorgeous patina and comes with COA from the Bertoia Studio.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Modern Venise Showcase, Miel Onyx, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Venise Showcase, Hand-Crafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
The Venise Showcase enhances any interior by taking exceptional craftsmanship to a new level.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Quartz
Mid-Century Mexican Silverplate & Malachite Parrot Pitcher, Style Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Mexican Silverplate and Malachite Parrot Pitcher in the Style of Los Castillo, Mexico, Circa 1970s
A charming and sculptural mid-century Mexican silverplate pitcher in t...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate
20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Tulip Garden Planter by Willy Guhl & Eternit
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss Hankerchief or Elephant Ear garden planter or ornament by Willy Guhl and Eternit, in a light weight cement reinforced with fiber, in go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Cement
Lani, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-painted wood and green fabric lounge chair produced by Lani, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Loss of yellow paint present to wood
Vintage fabric in fair condition
Wear consistent with ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Plaque by Marianne Starck Denmark
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Amazing ceramic tile ‘Birds’ in reliëf by Marianne Starck. Beautiful art of work and in very good condition.
I have also a 40cm piece for sale.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Oak Nightstands, Bedside Tables, Kjærnulf Style
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A pair of Oak bedside table / nightstand manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s/70s and often attributed to the renowned Danish designer Henning/Henry Kjærnulf. Kjærnulf is globall...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Brass Acorn Door Knocker
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage brass door knocker in the form of an acorn. This sturdy sculpture piece is impressive both in scale and quality of execution. This k...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 first edition Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Sofa's for Simon, Italy, 1970's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 4 first edition Carlo Scarpa 'Cornaro' Sofa's for Simon, Italy, 1970's
Rare complete set of four Cornaro sofa's by Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, designed in 1973 for Simon ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian handmade Sommerso vase created in multi-colour layers of Murano glass. The glass is clear, blue, green and pink.
Signed/engraved by the author on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Jacques Adnet Rare Stitched Leather Vide Poche Side Table, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your interior with this rare and sophisticated Jacques Adnet-designed side table, a true testament to the visionary artistry that shaped the French Art Deco and Mid-Century Mod...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Lady Arm Chairs in Eucalyptus Velvet by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
This striking and iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern "Lady Arm Chairs" was realized by the inimitable and legendary Marco Zanuso in Italy circa 1950. Representing one of the most reco...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Large CP-1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare large scale, enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable reflectors in black enameled finish with two sockets each, optional horizontal or vertical mount, manufac...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,200 / item
Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Venise Dining Table, American Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Venise Dining Table, Hand-Crafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
The Venise dining table enhances any interior by taking exceptional craftsmanship to a new le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Wall-mounted sconces composed of a curved brass arm fixed to a square wall plate, supporting a spherical two-tone glass shade. The globe is made of opaline glass, with the lower half...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 32.75 wide x 38 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Arteluce 'Ochetta' Wall Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Arteluce, Ochetta wall lights model '141', metal, frosted glass, Italy, 1962.
The Ochetta wall lights, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair. 25 years limited edition
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated black leather.
Frame in beech.
Made by DUX. 25 years annivesary model
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Oxblood Leather MR Adjustable Chaise Lounge by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Intl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully preserved example of the iconic MR Chaise Lounge, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927 and later produced by Knoll International. This particular piece is best attributed to Knoll’s mid to late 1980s to 1990s production, distinguished by its seamless heavy-gauge tubular steel frame with a continuous bend, stitched (as opposed to riveted) saddle leather support straps, exposed button-head cushion straps, and its original deep oxblood / burgundy leather upholstery. Unlike earlier two-position examples from the 1970s, this model features Knoll’s three-position reclining system, a refinement introduced in the late 20th century to enhance comfort and usability.
The original leather cushion presents beautifully, with a rich, even patina consistent with careful use in a well-maintained environment. As expected of Knoll International’s production in the 1980s and 1990s, the leather is of exceptional quality, supple yet robust, complemented by thick matching saddle-leather straps with stitched detailing that reinforce the chaise’s luxurious character. The polished tubular steel retains its bright luster with only minimal signs of age, while the upholstery remains supple, surface-rich, and clearly consistent with Knoll’s late-20th-century construction methods.
Highly versatile, this MR Adjustable Chaise...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Luxury Bambu Trumpet Hanging Lamp
Located in Hannover, DE
This lamp is a unique one. It originally belonged to an art collector who had it made in the 1960s. The lampshade is the real showstopper! It's a beautiful basket made in cameroon ar...
Category
1920s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Space Age Model Vogelflug Candleholder by Hammonia Motard, 1960s
By Hammonia-Motard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Space Age Model Vogelflug Candleholder by Hammonia Motard, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage cat...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti "Platone" White Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury off-white "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy during the 1970s. The desk is signed on the bottom.
In ama...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Alabaster Ashtray or Trinket - Stone Inlay - Marquetry Blue Shades - Italy 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Alabaster Ashtray or Trinket - Stone Inlay - Marquetry Blue Shades - Italy 1970s
Beautiful Ashtray entirely made of alabaster, in different shades of blue, green and yellow.
An ele...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Alabaster
Italian Angelo Mangiarotti Low Eros Side Table in Black Marquina Marble
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Angelo Mangiarotti vintage low Eros side table in Marquina Nero marble.
Mangiarotti was an expert at the highly sculptural use of marble in the entire Eros collection.
Each p...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
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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