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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 legendary 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.

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
Abstract Carrara marble sculpture by Willy Anthoons, France 1951
By Willy Anthoons
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Abstract Carrara marble sculpture by Willy Anthoons (Belgium 1911 - Paris 1982), France 1951. Beautiful stylized flowing shapes, resulting in a calm and peaceful sculpture. The sculp...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Mid Century Stilnovo Pendant, Italy 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian pendant fabricated by Stilnovo in the 1950s. A beautiful hand blown glass shade in milk glass combined with a brass and black metal body. Very good vintage condit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish teak desk. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this has an interesti...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Teak

Bilancia pesa persona Wunder
Located in Roma, IT
Bilancia pesa persona prodotta in Italia negli anni 70 in perfetto stato Meccanica restaurata Pesata 120 Kg divisioni 500g
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Emil Stejnar Snowball Sputnik Snowflake Chandelier Newly Rewired for USA
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
A rare 10 light snowflake sputnik chandelier designed by Emill Stejnar for Nikoll. This will be arriving completely newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for USA and ready to h...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Mid-Century Corner Coat Hanger / Mirror
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Corner Mirror - Freestanding Coat Hanger - Coat Hanger with Mirror Offered for sale is a captivating and uncommon corner coat hanger with a full-body mirror, made in Italy i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wood

Love - Mother of Pearl Inlay Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Mother of Pearl Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Wooden dresser with mirror with diagonal drawers, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
1960s chest of drawers with mirror of exceptional design. The excellently built structure with generous thicknesses guarantees functionality and solidity. The central body features a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Sideboards by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard - Italian Collectible Design - Dark Wood Cabinets Set of three modular cabinets/sideboard, designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Italian furniture brand For...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Buffet bas en bois et éléments rotin
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Buffet en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité.
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tubular Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Brasília, BR
Tubular armchair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto in the 70s. Made from black lacquered metal. This is the perfect piece for a collector. The cushions are original. They bea...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

bufet portes coulissantes en bois vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois contre plaqué et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fir

Oil on Canvas by Armilde Dupont, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Oil on Canvas by Armilde Dupont, Belgium
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Merlo Guzinni round acrylic mirror
Located in Victoria, BC
Enhance your space with this vintage Merlo Guzzini round acrylic mirror, a timeless piece that exudes mid-century charm. Crafted with care, this m...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Acrylic

Buffet bar en bois vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement bar en bois contre plaqué et en état moyen. Le bois est taché et rayé. Il est vermoulé.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Pine

Commode en bois style vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité.
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid century Zebra Hide & Chrome Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage, C.1970s large Zebra hide Ottoman on a straight line square Chrome base.. There a a few repairs that are hand stitched, to the hide, very well done.. The Chrome base is in ve...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Zebra Hide

Gio Ponti per Reguitti, Poltrone Ninfea con tavolino, 1958
Located in Baranzate, IT
Due poltrone pieghevoli Ninfea con tavolino. Legno tinto all'anilina, ottone e canna d'India. Colori con patina originale. Marchio impresso della Manifattura. Produzione Reguitti, 1...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

1960's Mid Century Coffee Table With a Black Opaxite Glass - Smaller version
Located in Brno, CZ
This is another design classic of the so called 'Brussels Style', a popular design style adopted by many Czech households. This Coffee Table is believed to be created by a celebrat...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Glass, Beech

Lino Sabattini Modernist glass carafe, circa 1970
Located in PAU, FR
Lino Sabattini Modernist glass carafe, circa 1970, sculptural silver metal handle. In a perfect state Height 19.5 cm Width 20 cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid Century Tallboy Cupboard Chest Decorated Range by VB Wilkins G Plan, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century cupboard chest / linen cabinet - designed by VB Wilkins for G Plan - 1960's Featuring a factory painted clematis flower design Internally there are two drawers and two ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Teak

Reclaimed Mid Century Modern Abstract Wall Art
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed mid century modern abstract wall art. This abstract modernist artwork piece creates an impact with its intricate, handcrafted design and unusual geometric shapes worked i...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Fantastic Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 36 pink glass tube
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century Di...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Danish Vintage Bureau Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Danish vintage bureau bookcase by Johannes Sorth. This was made in Denmark, it is stamped and dated from 1972. The quality is outstanding, this has incredibly...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wood

Meuble de rangement en bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Meuble de rangement en bois en état moyen car le bois est piqué par des vers et doit être traité.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Teak & Cane Coffee Table
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 41.25” Dia x 19” H Description: A gorgeous vintage teak coffee table with a cane lower shelf. In great vintage condition. A few small...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Cane, Teak

Vintage French Iron Metal Black Cheval Mirror
Located in Dorchester, GB
A very striking iron cheval mirror, French circa 1950s. A well made piece with scored wrought iron bars on spiralling steel feet. The brass knobs on the s...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

1960s Danish Teak and Steel Desk by Børge Mogensen
Located in Victoria, BC
Embrace timeless elegance with this rare teak desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Model '203' showcases Mogensen's innovative use of steel, adding a modern touch to its cl...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Teak

Enfilade Anglaise - Castle - 1960
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Élégante enfilade des années 1960 conçu par la firme anglaise Castle. Elle se compose d'un double placard avec étagère intérieure et trois tiroirs. Cette enfilade en teck aux poignée...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Hardwood

Radius Hanging Lamp by Eric Balsev for Fog & Mørup Danmark 70's
Located in Berlin, DE
Dänische Deckenleuchte, die in den 1970er Jahren von Erik Balslev für Fog & Morup entworfen wurde. Der zweifarbige gebrannte orange und braune Lack verleiht jedem Raum einen Hauch vo...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century purple glass valet tray
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century modern collectible glass - purple glass valet tray A timeless and attractive valet tray / bowl in glass. Shade of purple fading towards clear, looks like a "Sommerso" pi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass

Fibreglass La Fonda Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, 1960s
Located in Bruxelles, BE
La Fonda chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Alexander Girard’s La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York, 1960s. The chair has a gra...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Aluminum

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Pipe Holder Sculpture by Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the realm of refined indulgence with the Jean Gillon pipe holder, meticulously crafted to cradle three of your prized pipes. Fashioned from exquisite rosewood, this piece e...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Rosewood

Vintage Wing Armchair by Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely comfortable vintage wing armchair by Howard Keith. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of amazing quality and is a lovely size, qu...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Bouclé, Wood

Vallauris Ceramic Vase by Jacques Fonck & Jean Mateo
Located in ROUEN, FR
Vallauris Ceramic Vase by Jacques Fonck & Jean Mateo, Circa 1970. Authentic clay vase handmade by the famous french duo. Superb design and shapes with graphic handpainted patterns a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Vintage Signed Print from the American Revolution Bicentennial
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage signed print from the American revolution bicentennial, dating from 1976. This is beautifully designed, clearly celebrating the USA’s achievements in space explo...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Zoomorphic Garden Vase, Jean-Claude Malarmey, Vallauris c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Garden vase in the shape of a fish in red earth from Vallauris, glazes in muted tones and patterns evoking oriental decorative ceramics. Graduated of the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Rei...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

2 x Armchair (sz20) 1 x sofa (bz20) model Sandwich. Design by Claire Bataille
Located in WEERT, NL
2 x Armchair (sz20) 1 x sofa (bz20) model Sandwich. Design by Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens for 't Spectrum collection from 1973-1974. 2 x Fauteuil (sz20) 1 x sofa (bz20) model Sandwich. Ontwerp van Claire...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage foldable coffee table, chromed tubular metal and smoked glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage coffee table - Italian collectible cocktail table - foldable low table A vintage 1970s coffee/cocktail table with three tubular legs in chr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Restored 1960 Vintage Floor Lamp: Mid-Century Modern Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the timeless elegance of our modern vintage 1960 floor lamp, skillfully restored to its original splendor. Composed of brass, wood, and metal, this exquisite lamp has been...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 4 Vintage Windowsill Planters, Italian, Terracotta, Window Box Jardiniere
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 vintage windowsill planters. An Italian, terracotta window box jardiniere, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Charm...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Large Oval Solid Oak Dining Table in style of Pierre Chapo, France circa 1970
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Oval Solid Oak Dining Table in style of Pierre Chapo, France circa 1970 This large Oval table is made from solid Oak with a unique Sculptural wooden base, layered large pieces...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Zoomorphic Vase, Jean-Claude Malarmey, Vallauris c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Vase in the shape of a bird in red earth from Vallauris, enamels in muted tones and patterns evoking oriental decorative ceramics. Graduated of the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Reims, Je...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid century brass German floor lamp, 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century brass German floor lamp, 1960s The frame is made of brass Height: 140 cm Diameter : : 26 cm shade Height : 64 cm Good condition with old signs of wear
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

abc carpet Cream Solid Zameen Modern Wool Rug - 9'4" x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the grounding foundations of Earth's natural colors and pure materials, this Cream Zameen Transitional Wool Rug - 9'4" x 12' features a shifting solid design in varying s...
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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Danish 2 Seater Sofa Illum Wikkelsø For Niels Eilersen Black Leather Teak 1960s
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Danish Two Seat Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen Black Leather Teak 1960s Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM Illum Wikkelso has a legacy for creating some of the fi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Leather, Teak

Side Table, by Sergio Rodrigues, 20th Mid-Century Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side table by Sergio Rodrigues is a quintessential piece of mid-century Brazilian furniture design, which combines elegance with practical functionality. The table features a r...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Hardwood

Vintage Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp by Herda, Mid Century Modern
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A cute classic mushroom table lamp by the Dutch brand Herda in white/beige colour. The classy white mushroom shade produces a nice and warm light. The lamp requires one E27 (standard...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

abc carpet Brown Zameen Modern Wool Rug - 9'5" x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the grounding foundations of Earth's natural colors and pure materials, this Brown Zameen Modern Wool Rug - 9'5" x 12' features an elevated geometric design in grey, brow...
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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

abc carpet Orange Zameen Transitional Wool Rug - 16' x 14'2"
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the grounding foundations of Earth's natural colors and pure materials, the Zameen Collection features a wide array of Mid-century modern motifs in soft neutral tones. Ha...
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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mid century brass German arc floor Flex lamp By München Werkstätten, 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century brass German Arc floor Flex lamp By München Werkstätten, 1960s The frame is made of brass, with flex arm Height: 147 cm Diameter: 50 cm...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Beethoven Sculpture Mask, 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Beethoven Sculpture Mask, reminiscent of the style of Franz von Stuck and dating back to the 1950s, offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of timeless artistic ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Trega Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Tormod Alnaes for Sørliemøbler
By Tormod Alnaes
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s with original canvas and leather. The leather has aged fantastically and has a great patina. There is general vintage wear from use, please refer to the photos Ottoman - 21...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Nerone & Patuzzi ‘C9 105 LP’ Marble lighting Sculpture for Forme e Superfici
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Rare 'C9 105 LP' marble light sculpture by Nerone & Patuzzi for Forme e Superfici, Italy 1970s. The lamp is crafted out of solid Carrara marble showing an artistic engraved graphic l...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Black leather sofa by Anna Gili for Mastrangelo Milan Furniture 1996
Located in WEERT, NL
Black leather sofa by Anna Gili for Mastrangelo Milan Furniture 1996 Wooden frame with H.R. expanded polyurethane. Turned feet in lackered beechwood
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

French Togo Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The Togo collection features an ergonomic design with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Foam

Floor Lamp in Chrome with two Arms, by Dominici, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This mid-20th century floor lamp features a sleek design typical of the era, with a focus on functional simplicity and the use of modern materials such as steel and chrome. The lamp ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Achille Castiglioni, Lampadina Small Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Its name means, literally, "bulb," and it's easy to see why with one look at this playful 1972 Achille Castiglioni design. This unique table lamp provides direct and diffused light t...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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, Knoll, Fabio Ltd, and J.T. Kalmar. 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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