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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Period: 1940s

A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A stand out curved sofa (banana shaped) upholstered with a beautiful flower pattern, and made in Finland in the 1940s. This sofa is attributed to Paul Boman, but due to lack of docum...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s

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Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

The practical and comfortable designs of Danish cabinetmakers defined mid-20th century modern seating. The Danish Cabinetmakers focused on minimalist design executed by expertly skil...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wool, Velvet

Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s

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Paolo Buffa Rosewood Sycamore and Brass Console Vanity, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Paris, IDF

This rare and beautiful vanity designed by Paolo Buffa in Italy in the 1940s imparts a cosy, chic and glowing mood to a space. The warm rosewood remains looking beautiful and smooth ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Rosewood Sycamore and Brass Console Vanity, 1940s

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Paulo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of walnut and white fabric lounge chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s. All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead time...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Paulo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Rway, Nightstands, Mahogany, Birch, USA, 1940s

By Eliel Saarinen

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of mahogany and birch nightstands produced by Rway, USA, 1940s.

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Birch, Mahogany

Rway, Nightstands, Mahogany, Birch, USA, 1940s

Brass Chandelier By Josef Frank For J.T. Kalmar

By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

Large brass frame with six arms fitted with E27 sockets each with silk shades. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for J.T. Kalmar produced in the 1940s. The chandelier is fully re...

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1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Brass Chandelier By Josef Frank For J.T. Kalmar

Danish Early Midcentury or Art Deco Low Lounge Chair in Mahogany, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chair from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid mahogany with great g...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Mahogany

Danish Early Midcentury or Art Deco Low Lounge Chair in Mahogany, 1940s

Paolo Buffa attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Camel Mohair, Lounge Chairs, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Manhasset, NY

Paolo Buffa attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Camel Mohair, Lounge or Armchairs, 1940s Gorgeous pair of Italian lounge chairs in black satin finished Walnut and camel mohair attribu...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Mohair

Paolo Buffa attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Camel Mohair, Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Mid-Century Black Lacquer, Gilt-Wood, & Brass Cocktail Table w/ Vitrolite Top

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist Black Lacquer, Gilt-wood, & Brass Cocktail Table W/ Vitrolite Top originates from France, Circa 1945. This piece features excellent composition and materia...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Vitrolite, Giltwood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Black Lacquer, Gilt-Wood, & Brass Cocktail Table w/ Vitrolite Top

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in High Point, NC

A beige, brown and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s

Mogens Lassen Style 1940's Danish Highback Lounge Chair in Lambswool

By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fritz Hansen attributed 1940s Danish highback lounge chair in Lambswool. Sublime highback lounge chair with channeled backrest made in Denmar...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wool

Mogens Lassen Style 1940's Danish Highback Lounge Chair in Lambswool

French Cerused Nightstand Side Cabinet Bedside Table Marble Top, 1940

Located in Labrit, Landes

French side cabinet nightstand bedside table marble top midcentury Cerused recently Very good condition Shipping: P 34 x L 55 x H56 cm 17...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Marble

French Cerused Nightstand Side Cabinet Bedside Table Marble Top, 1940

ARCH. CESARE LACCA - Mahogany console table - Made in ITALY - 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Milano, IT

ARCHITECT CESARE LACCA - CONSOLLE made of mahogany wood in the 1950s. Slim and elegant line but at the same time sturdy is of excellent quality to decorate a modern or even a bit ret...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Mahogany

ARCH. CESARE LACCA - Mahogany console table - Made in ITALY - 1950s

1940s Danish Late Art Deco or Early Midcentury Lounge Chair With Oak Armrests

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on oak feet typical of the art "funkis" period and with a smooth back and oak armrests. Sturdy and sound constru...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wool, Oak

1940s Danish Late Art Deco or Early Midcentury Lounge Chair With Oak Armrests

Rare 1940s French Big 24" Convex Gold Gilt Sunburst Starburst Mirror

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Beautiful big French wood gold starburst. Amazing patina. Convex in shape. Rare double wood rays with mirror in great shape. Mirror itself measures 7.5 inches round. Free priorit...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Giltwood

Rare 1940s French Big 24" Convex Gold Gilt Sunburst Starburst Mirror

Clara Porset 'Butaque' Armchair in Original Cognac Leather and Cypress Wood

By Clara Porset

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Attributed to Clara Porset, armchair 'Butaque', patinated leather, cypress wood, Mexico, circa 1947 Made around 1947, these chairs hail from Mexican origins and are designed by Cuban-born furniture and interior designer Clara Porset (1895-1981). Known as Butaque chair...

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1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Leather, Cypress

Clara Porset 'Butaque' Armchair in Original Cognac Leather and Cypress Wood

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Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary

By Marelli & Colico, Giovanni Gariboldi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paolo Buffa, Secretary, Italy c. 1948, Brass Intarsia by Giovanni Gariboldi, Manufactured by Marelli e Colico, Cantù. An exquisite and collectible Mid-Century secretary by esteemed ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary

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Antique American Amusement Park Motorcycle Painted Carousel Carnival Ride 1940s

Located in Portland, OR

Antique American carnival amusement park, carousel motorcycle ride, from the late 1940s. A fabulous late 1940s motorcycle carousel ride, the motorcycle body is made of wood and is ha...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Steel, Iron

Antique American Amusement Park Motorcycle Painted Carousel Carnival Ride 1940s

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Sculpture Pheasants Porcelain Guido Cacciapuoti

By Guido Cacciapuoti

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Large sculpture pheasants porcelain Guido Cacciapuoti 1940s made In Italy, famous Italian sculptor of the mid-20th century.

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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Porcelain

Sculpture Pheasants Porcelain Guido Cacciapuoti

40s Green Marble and Wallnut Wood Console Table Design Attributed to Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

An elegant 1940's console table, beautiful wallnut marquetry four drawers with original brass handles, original green marble top, tapered legs and feet with brass decorations and bra...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Marble

40s Green Marble and Wallnut Wood Console Table Design Attributed to Paolo Buffa

Carlo Scarpa Attribution, Coat Hooks, Brass, Murano Glass, Venini, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of 3 brass and Murano glass coat hooks, design attributed to Carlo Scarpa and produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1940s.

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Carlo Scarpa Attribution, Coat Hooks, Brass, Murano Glass, Venini, Italy, 1940s

Rustic Pair of French Lounge Chairs in Rush and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, rush, beech, France, 1940s Rustic-inspired French armchairs from the 1940s. The structure is composed of rectilinear wooden components, slightly tapered and a...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Leather, Rush, Beech

Rustic Pair of French Lounge Chairs in Rush and Wood

Rare Large 1940s Console by Paolo Buffa in Oak and Green Alpi Marble

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia

A rare and elegant console table designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1940s, showcasing his unmistakable design language and exceptional Italian craftsmanship. This piece features a stunni...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Rare Large 1940s Console by Paolo Buffa in Oak and Green Alpi Marble

Small Precedent Dresser in Elm by Edward Wormley for Drexel

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dorchester, MA

Edward Wormley designed this small four-drawer dresser for Drexel's Precedent Collection. Composed of silver elm, the case sits on a plinth base and features large brass-plated zinc ...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Small Precedent Dresser in Elm by Edward Wormley for Drexel

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Chestnut 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or large cabinet, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe exudes subtle decorative charm and is the work of the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chestnut

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Chestnut 1940s

J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940

By J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940 Manufactured in Luxembourg, circa 1940 Materials: Bentwood and rattan. In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use...

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1940s Luxembourgish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Bentwood

J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940

Poul Cadovius for Cado "Royal System" Modular Wall Shelve, circa 1948

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

'Royal System' wall shelve designed by Poul Cadovius, circa 1948. Manufactured by Cado in Denmark. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Wood Metal Dimensions: D 20.2 cm x W 60.5 cm x H 99 cm Poul Cadovius (1911-2011) was a Danish designer and manufacturer. Trained as a saddler and upholster, Cadovius became interested in industrial design and established his own furniture manufacturing company under the name of Royal Systems in 1945. Between 1964-1967, Cadovius purchased the well-established furniture manufacturer France & Søn and renamed the company Cado. Cadovius collaborated with the impressive roster of iconic Danish designers through France & Søn and Cado, including Sigvar Bernadotte, Grete Jalk, Arne Vodder, Edvard Kindt-Larsen, and Finn Juhl. His minimalistic aesthetic is considered a perfect harmony between form and function, industrial and organic, affordable and elegant. Although the Royal System shelving unit...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Poul Cadovius for Cado "Royal System" Modular Wall Shelve, circa 1948

Daybed in Dark Ponyskin with Wooden Legs, Europe 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

In Europe the desire for functionalism went hand in hand with understatement, refinement, and elegance for much of the mid-20th century era. Still, there was also room for playfulnes...

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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Cowhide, Wood

Daybed in Dark Ponyskin with Wooden Legs, Europe 1940s

Red Lion Furniture, Dressers, Walnut, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of walnut dressers designed and produced by Red Lion Furniture, USA, 1940s. Condition: Touch ups carried out. Stains and marks present more prominently so on tops.

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Walnut

Red Lion Furniture, Dressers, Walnut, USA, 1940s

Marguerite Dubuisson Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Elm, France, 1947

By Marguerite Dubuisson

Located in The Hague, NL

These striking armchairs were designed by Marguerite Dubuisson in 1947. Dubuisson was a French artist mostly working in textile design. However, in the late 1940s she designed a few ...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Elm, Oak

Marguerite Dubuisson Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Elm, France, 1947

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1940s J.M. Frank-Style Parchment-Covered Wood Cabinet by Comte S.A., Argentina

By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.

Located in North Miami, FL

1940s Mid-Century Modern Jen-Michel Frank-style parchment-covered wood cabinet by Comte S.A., Argentina By: Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank (in the style of) Material: wood, parchment...

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1940s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wood, Parchment Paper

1940s J.M. Frank-Style Parchment-Covered Wood Cabinet by Comte S.A., Argentina

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French Pastoral Dining Chairs in Stained Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chairs, stained wood, France, late 1940s. Set of rustic dining chairs manufactured in France. Simple yet stylish, these chairs feature a modest frame with sleek, elegant ele...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Beech

French Pastoral Dining Chairs in Stained Wood

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Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s

By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid and essential Paolo Buffa Desk in grissinato wood with four drawers and saber legs. Iconic Paolo Buffa design manufactured by Galdino Maspero, Italy 1940s

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wood

Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s

Danish 1940s Large Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Danish large lounge chair from the 1940s. Made with spring coils and in the seat and backrest. Reupholstered at a later point and remains in clean usable condition with only minimal ...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Large Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric

Pair of Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Lounge or Club Chairs

By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Simple lines yet very refined. Versatile and ve...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wool, Beech

Pair of Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Lounge or Club Chairs

Spanish Petanque Balls - Early 20th Century Set

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Petanque Balls - Early 20th Century Set Discover the timeless charm of our set of four Spanish petanque balls, crafted in the early 20th century around 1940. This exquisite ...

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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Iron

Spanish Petanque Balls - Early 20th Century Set

Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Paolo Buffa armchair, Made in Italy, 1940s. Armchair with walnut wood frame, upholstery in Original fabric. The price of shipping is for the Italian territory, for the islands and ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1940s

Elegant daybed by René Gabriel ca 1950, original patina in elmwood

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Jesteburg, DE

A René Gabriel daybed of the reconstruction period in the original patina. Very elegant piece, very versatile. Upholstered in a beautiful Bouclé by Dedar Milano.

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Elm

Elegant daybed by René Gabriel ca 1950, original patina in elmwood

Böhlmarks 'Attribution', Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s

By Bohlmarks

Located in High Point, NC

A brass table lamp attributed to Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s. .

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Böhlmarks 'Attribution', Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s

Danish Midcentury 1940s Flemming Lassen Style Low Lounge Chair

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming 1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller space in need...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Beech

Danish Midcentury 1940s Flemming Lassen Style Low Lounge Chair

Isamu Noguchi "No 9" Table Desk Lamp in Wood & Paper Produced by Knoll, 1940s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and great example of this mid century "No 9" table desk lamp in cherry wood and fiberglass reinforced polyvinyl chloride paper by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll USA produced, 19...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Cherry, Paper

Isamu Noguchi "No 9" Table Desk Lamp in Wood & Paper Produced by Knoll, 1940s

Early 20th Century Antique Jacobean Style English Cabinet with Oak Construction

Located in Seattle, WA

The cabinet is in the Jacobean style, originating from early 17th-century England. It features solid oak construction with a rich, natural finish, showcasing the wood’s grain. The d...

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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Oak

Early 20th Century Antique Jacobean Style English Cabinet with Oak Construction

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & White Formica, Artek 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

An iconic model 60 stool in birch and white formica. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s, this design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in production a...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Birch

Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & White Formica, Artek 1940s

Pair of large Low Channel Back Club Chairs in Red Mohair Danish 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic Danish large-scale club or lounge chair very similar the rare model 1518b by Fritz Hansen. Made in the late 1930 to early 1940s. This chair has a low scalloped backrest and h...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Mohair, Beech

Pair of large Low Channel Back Club Chairs in Red Mohair Danish 1940s

Alvar Aalto Minimalistic Double Shelf Model 112-2 in Birch, Artek 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

This is an iconic minimalist shelf by Alvar Aalto in double deck. Due to the back rail, the shelf is easier to hang with four screws instead of eight. The shelf unit is from the 1940...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Minimalistic Double Shelf Model 112-2 in Birch, Artek 1940s

Paolo Buffa certified bar cabinet manufactured by Mosè Turri, Italy, early 1940s

By Paolo Buffa, Turri

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Cherrywood, maple, and brass bar cabinet, designed by Paolo Buffa, manufactured by Mosè Turri, Bovisio Mombello, 1940s. In the 20th century, the bar cabinet was an essential piece o...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa certified bar cabinet manufactured by Mosè Turri, Italy, early 1940s

Swedish Modern Dining Chairs in Pine Attributed to Bo Fjaestad, 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Stained pine dining chairs attributed to Bo Fjaestad, Sweden. Similar to the "cabin style" furniture these chairs were bought in Arvika, the hometown of B...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Pine

Swedish Modern Dining Chairs in Pine Attributed to Bo Fjaestad, 1940s

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American Modernist Acrylic On Board Painting By Zoute’ C.1948

By Zoute' (Leon Salter)

Located in Bernville, PA

Beautiful American modernist abstract acrylic painting on board in a beautiful new silver wood frame By Zoute’. Bold graphic imagery and vibrant colors. Signed lower right corner Z...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Acrylic

American Modernist Acrylic On Board Painting By Zoute’ C.1948

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Danish 1940s Curved Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940s. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen

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Early 20th Century Wall Mirror - Lacquered Black Oval Frame

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th Century Wall Mirror - Lacquered Black Oval Frame Enhance your space with this exquisite early 20th-century wall mirror, featuring a stunning lacquered black oval frame, c...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Lacquer

Early 20th Century Wall Mirror - Lacquered Black Oval Frame

Italian 1940s table green brass picture frame

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Italian green brass picture frame decorated with a twirl metal frame. Inner picture size 8 x 13 centimeters

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Italian 1940s table green brass picture frame

Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir Kagan, in 1947. They feature amorphic arms; subtly scalloped tops; and splayed coni...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947

1940s Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Dining Chairs Set of 7

By Thonet

Located in Esperance, NY

This exceptional set of early Thonet bent plywood dining chairs dates back to the 1940s. One of the chairs retains its original Thonet tag.

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1940s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Bentwood

1940s Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Dining Chairs Set of 7

Set of Two Catalan Tiles – Early 20th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of Two Catalan Tiles – Early 20th Century This set of two ceramic tiles, made around 1940, is a charming representation of traditional hand-painted Catalan ceramics. Each tile f...

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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Ceramic

Set of Two Catalan Tiles – Early 20th Century

Jacques Adnet French Vanity or Desk Mirror with Bronze Details

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Chicago, IL

A chic Jacques Adnet French vanity mirror or dresser mirror in original glass with bronze base and details sitting on a perfect beveled fotnatna arte mirrored glass base. No chips or...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Mirror

Jacques Adnet French Vanity or Desk Mirror with Bronze Details

Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1940s

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and fabric sofa or settee produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1940s

Danish Lounge Chair with Light Brown Upholstery, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Danish mid-century modern design is known for its focus on simplicity, functionality, and comfort with a deep appreciation for craftsmanship. The design movement flourished during th...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Lounge Chair with Light Brown Upholstery, Denmark 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Bedside Tables, Halvdan Pettersson, Sweden, 1940s

By Halvdan Pettersson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of lovely bedside tables by Halvdan Pettersson. Teak table tops lined with brass rims in half circles, body dressed with faux leather and decorated with brass nails. Beech legs ...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Bedside Tables, Halvdan Pettersson, Sweden, 1940s

Carlo Enrico Rava Floor Lamp, Italy, 1940s

By Carlo Enrico Rava

Located in LEWES, GB

Carlo Enrico Rava Floor Lamp, Italy, 1940s. Ribbed wooden stem and brass feet. Later shade. A very nice example of this very rare lamp. In working condition but local rewiring re...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Carlo Enrico Rava Floor Lamp, Italy, 1940s

Console Table Wood, Brass & Green Marble by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Rome, IT

A very elegant and organic wall mount console table, original green marble top, wooden frame, tapered legs with brass puntali. Italian design by to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940.

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Console Table Wood, Brass & Green Marble by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s

Ceiling Lamp Bunch of Flowers Murano Art Glass, 1940s Mid-Century Modern

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Ceiling lamp bunch of flowers Murano art glass, 1940s, with delicate flowers made of Murano glass, gold dust inside.

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceiling Lamp Bunch of Flowers Murano Art Glass, 1940s Mid-Century Modern

Midcentury Modern Chinese Four Panel Screen, Roomdivider with Landscape & Birds

Located in Antwerp, BE

Impressive Chinese set of four panels decorated at both sides. Two adjustable panels lacquered walnut screen featuring hand-carved exotic lacquered birds and trees in a floral landsc...

Category

1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Midcentury Modern Chinese Four Panel Screen, Roomdivider with Landscape & Birds

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Pair of 1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chairs in Brown Patinated Leather

By Oskar Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Charming pair of small scale Danish club chairs made around the 1930's to 1940's. The Danes called these smaller type chairs for "library chairs". Reupholstered in brown leather . Ve...

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chairs in Brown Patinated Leather

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Mogens Lassen Style 1940's Danish Highback Lounge Chair in Lambswool

By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fritz Hansen attributed 1940s Danish highback lounge chair in Lambswool. Sublime highback lounge chair with channeled backrest made in Denmar...

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mogens Lassen Style 1940's Danish Highback Lounge Chair in Lambswool

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Round Solid Walnut and Crystal Coffee Table attr. to Paolo Buffa, Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. This is a high-quality solid walnut coffee table. The top is slightly concave with a crystal top in the center. Its legs are distinguished by their conical oval...

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Round Solid Walnut and Crystal Coffee Table attr. to Paolo Buffa, Italy

Italian 1940s Large Wall Console with Four Drawers

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milan, IT

Long Wall Console with Four Drawers, Italy late 1940s

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian 1940s Large Wall Console with Four Drawers

1940s Traditional Spanish Mortar, Authentic Vintage Stone & Wood Kitchenware

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Introducing a genuine piece of history with this Traditional Early XXth century Spanish Mortar, circa 1940. Manufactured in Spain, this charming mortar ...

Category

1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone

1940s Traditional Spanish Mortar, Authentic Vintage Stone & Wood Kitchenware

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All original with original shock mounts, screws and label intact.

Category

1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Maple

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

Ceiling Lamp Bunch of Flowers Murano Art Glass, 1940s Mid-Century Modern

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Ceiling lamp bunch of flowers Murano art glass 1940s, with delicate flowers made of murano glass, pink color.

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceiling Lamp Bunch of Flowers Murano Art Glass, 1940s Mid-Century Modern

Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Highback Lounge Chair

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming 1940s highback lounge chair in the style of Flemming Lassen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller s...

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Highback Lounge Chair

Spectacular Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid pair of streamline Paolo Buffa armchairs, Sculpted wood parts. Ref: I mobili di Paolo Buffa p. 23.

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Spectacular Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1940s

Bronze Patio Sleigh Chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A low lounge chair, known as the “Sleigh Chair,” by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. A continuous length of tubular bronze serves as the frame of a scooped seat, bends beneath the chair...

Category

1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Patio Sleigh Chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan

1950s Bent Plwood Chair by Ray Komai JG Furniture Inc. Mid-Century Architect

By Ray Komai

Located in Zagreb, HR

A collectible piece, very important Chair in US Design History designed by American designer Ray Komai, very rare early production. This chair was shown in the US Pavillon on the ...

Category

1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

1950s Bent Plwood Chair by Ray Komai JG Furniture Inc. Mid-Century Architect

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