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
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair designed in 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production.
Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "organic" furniture, which develops in the 1950s and draws inspiration from the forms of nature. The Delfino armchair has a strong personality, with a very evident graphic sign, that makes it perfect for both home and hospitality space.
This wonderful chair is available in a wide range of upholstery options. Please ask us about the possibilities.
Designed by Erberto Carboni:
Graphic designer, poster designer and illustrator (Parma 1899 - Milan 1984). Graduated in architecture at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Parma (in 1921, earning an honorary diploma), he immediately started working as a graphic designer, opening a studio in his hometown (he developed advertising material for some local companies).
He also began to work as an illustrator, collaborating with some publishing houses in setting up the iconography of volumes of consumer fiction and beginning to work with some magazines, such as "Lidel", "Novella", "Dramma", "Emporium", "Le Grandi Firme".
In 1932 he moved to Milan, where he came into contact with Studio Boggeri and Olivetti Advertising...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Coffee Side Table in Gilt Iron Daisy Flower Design, France 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Hollywood Regency daisy flower gilt iron coffee table, France, 1950s.
Glamorous occasional table in gold leaf gilt iron with glass round top standing on a tripod base.
Th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Brass & Black Glass Credenza with Jewels Made in Italy Jusfurnituress desigrer
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning brass and black glass sideboard with 24 green Murano jewels is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that embodies the elegance of mid-century modern design.
Handcra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Solid Brass Door Handles
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ARNE JACOBSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN
Beautiful and sculptural lever handles (9.7cm) in solid brass by Arne Jacobsen.
Designed for SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen which was bui...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Murano ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos, Roberto Pamio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos.
Made in Italy in 1970s
Takes 1 Edison base bulb.
FREE US rewiring upon request.
We take pride in bringing vintage fixtures to...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak make up Vanity jewelry box by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern teak make up vanity or desk. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. Flip top mirror with brass ring pull opens to a sliding felt lined jewelry box wi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Felt, Mirror, Teak
XL Mid Century Modern Tessellated Trunk Chest Coffee Table Box by Robert Marcius
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large and Heavy Mid Century Modern Tessellated Bone Trunk Chest Coffee Table Box. Lots of storage room with velvet lined interior. Pagoda for top. By Robert Marcius and in very good ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bone
Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of walnut lounge chairs by Danish-American designer Jens Risom, circa 1950s. Expertly restored by Stamford Modern, the solid walnut frames feature a rich natural fini...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Balassa Brazilian style Armchair by Ipoly Furniture Company, 1970s
Located in Debrecen, HU
Designed and manufactured by Ipoly Furniture Factory in the 1970s, the iconic Balassa Brazilian-style armchair is a timeless piece that perfectly combines clean design with high-qual...
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1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Levroux Hammered Brass Wall Sconce Mid Century Modern Style
Located in İstiklal, TR
Levroux hammered brass wall sconce is a sculptural and sophisticated lighting fixture that embodies the essence of mid-century chic design. Entirely handmade by skilled artisans, thi...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Saarinen Style Round Coffee or Side Table with White Enameled Tulip Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saarinen style tulip coffee or side table with white enameled metal tulip pedestal base and white textured Formica top. The top shows signs of wear, consistent with its age and usage.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Leather Magazine Holder by Laurel Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Four Mid Century Barovier Wall Sconces Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Four original mid century hand made wall sconces produced in Murano, Italy. These wall sconces are very good in the design and quality with clear thick glass mounted on brass holders...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare piece indeed. A 3/4 scale, factory-made contour lounge chair. Only 40" Long! This chair is a perfectly scaled-down version of the iconic contour chair lounge...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather
Amazing Midcentury Paul McCobb H Sacks & Sons 14-Drawer Walnut Dresser Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare midcentury American designer Paul McCobb walnut 14-drawer dresser credenza #8053. Original finish in beautiful vintage condition, has front folding walnut front accordion doors ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Famille Verte Rose Ceramic Pomegranate Urn Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Chinese Export table lamp features Famille Verte Rose decor on ceramic ginger jar body with double pomegranate relief handles. The lamp is mounted on carved wooden base and f...
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Large Dog Sculpture on Limestone Base
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large patinated resin sculpture of a dog mounted on a limestone base by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
Although an original maquette made by the artist to as a mod...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in bruxelles, BE
Armchair by Warren Platner in metal with green fabric. Knoll edition. Large model. Seat height: 49 cm. Wear due to time and age.
Category
1960s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Philip & Kelvin Laverne 'Chan' Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne Mid-Century Circular Etched Bronze "Chan" Coffee / Cocktail Table, with etched signature on top. Good condition with original patina.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Walter Bosse Corkscrew Horseshoe Vienna, Austria, 1950s, Mid-Century
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Walter Bosse design corkscrew in the form of a horseshoe. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an es...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Log Type E Lounge Chair in Oiled Red Oak by Tucker Viemeister for Wooda
By Tucker Viemeister, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
All designers feel challenged to create a great chair. The Log Type E by Tucker Viemeister for Wooda is the convergence of cutting edge rapid prototyping technology and the oldest raw material to create the perfect blend of high tech and low tech in the tradition of Droog, Starck, and Hella Jongerius.
My goal is to celebrate the ubiquitous Eames molded plastic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Counter Stools with Chrome Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand style wicker counter height stools with chrome legs and 19" seat height. In original condition with wear consistent with age...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947
Medium: Color cliché
Publisher: Editions du Chêne, Paris, France
Date: 1947
Frame: Solid wood (example shown, final fra...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair Mid century Brazilian Modern Leather Ivory wood Safari Sling lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Brazilian modern Thonart leather sling with Ivory wood Safari Sling Lounge Chairs. Brazilian Modern Blonde Ivory wood frame safari sling chairs with round support...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Lisboa, PT
Iconic Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - Collectible Design Masterpiece
The Elda Chair, designed by visionary Italian designer Joe Colombo for Comfort in the 1960s, is an unpa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or ear...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Brass Valet Coat Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Sleek, simple styling in this solid brass valet coat stand. Great fluted base with hoof feet, small etched tray along with wide coat rack all topped off with an wonderful ball finial.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early Pierre Chapo Custom Made 'T02' Coffee Table in Solid Oak
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, custom-made coffee table, model 'T02', solid oak, France, late 1960s
This coffee table is an early edition by Pierre Chapo, celebrated for his dedication to clean, fu...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Plum & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with plum and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a l...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Steel
Set Of Eight McGuire Rattan Dining Chairs Including 2 Arm & 6 Side Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic McGuire leather wrapped Rattan Dining Chairs. The design with a nod to the Chippendale style while utilizing the natural materials of Rattan and Leather. Very well made and s...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Leather
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...
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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - Iconic Nude, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - Iconic Nude, 1987
Own a piece of photographic history with this framed black and white photograph by Helmut Newton. This iconic im...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Set of Four Thick Rattan & Upholstery Counter-Height Barstools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the United States, these barstools feature great construction, made with thick legs and plenty of support, tied together with expertly crafted rattan knots. The ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Cocoon floor lamp
Located in London, GB
Mid century cocoon floor lamp with lovely warm patina to resin shade.
Small tear 1cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large and impressive Teak Executive Desk by D-Scan
By D-Scan
Located in South Charleston, WV
39 1/8 deep, 72.5" wide and 28.25" tall. A large, well-crafted, and impressive 1970s danish modern teak executive desk by D-Scan. This is a very heavy desk. Clean Danish modern-inspired design distinguished by 3.75” wide solid teak legs with exposed finger joinery in the style of Niels Bach or Peter Hvidt. Expansive top features very handsome highly figured grain. Finished on all sides, allowing for flexible room placement. Five drawers with flush-mount solid brass hinged ring pulls. Top right drawer locks, though key is no longer extant. Bottom right drawer has rails for hanging file folders. Privacy panel is inset 14” from the back, providing plenty of room for opposing chairs...
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1970s Singaporean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair Mid Century Italian Club Chairs in Brown Leather, around 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
These exquisite Mid Century Italian club chairs, crafted around the 1970s, epitomize the elegance and style of their era. Upholstered in rich brown leather, they showcase a luxurious...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Plywood
Modular Rainbow Double Sided Sofa / Sectional by Vibieffe, Italy, c. 2000s
By Vibieffe
Located in Deland, FL
This expansive double-sided sofa by Vibieffe reimagines Mid-Century Modern style with a bold, contemporary flair from the 2000s. Crafted in Italy, the modular sectional features a lo...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Beautiful Mid-Century Navy Leather Bench Chrome Frame Style of Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern navy blue leather bench chrome frame style of Florence Knoll. Very clean 1960s bench. Made in USA. Very High Quality construction leather upholstery and ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Walnut and Brass Table Lamps in Style of Modeline, Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural, tall Mid Century Modern lamps have solid walnut bodies in organic, graphic shapes mounted on round brass bases, with brass elements and hardware.
The lamps are not sign...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Dining Extending Table Cherrywood & Brass Diamond Pattern Top, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French coffee dining table with large extensions made in the 20th mid-century period.
The table's meticulous finishes include :
- the diamond-finish top thanks to meticulous marquetr...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Boho Chic Unique Long Dresser / Case Piece / Sideboard with Rattan Base, 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
A playful yet refined example of 1980s design, this unique long dresser, case piece, or sideboard balances Boho Chic sensibilities with clean modern lines. The piece features a minim...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair of glass wall sconces - 6 alabaster white disks
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, white alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 11.8...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Glazed Ceramic Pot Attributed to John Follis for Architectural Pottery
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Glazed Ceramic Pot Attributed to John Follis for Architectural Pottery.
Executed in matte white glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example highly reminiscent o...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Four McGuire Campaign Style Cerused Directors Chairs
By McGuire, Leonard Linden
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four midcentury Campaign-style directors chairs by Leonard Linden for McGuire. The chairs feature a whitewashed or cerused finish on the oak. Embellished with leather raw...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a bl...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Large size Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Red Fabric & Chrome Frame
Located in Seattle, WA
Womb chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in custom order Red fabric and chrome leg. Original Knoll Tag under the chair. The fabric is in overall good shape, there's a few spots where th...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
1993 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair Original Black Leather
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Ray and Charles and manufactured by Herman Miller, these Management Height Black Leather Soft Pad chairs epitomize the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. A seamless integratio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid century Danish Modern Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors Kofod Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning teak long mid-century Danish modern teak with (2) Tambour doors credenza sideboard by Kofod Larsen. Beautiful Pair of tambour doors reveal (3) adjustable Shelves and (1) fel...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
960s Midcentury Jens Risom Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An exceptional midcentury walnut file cabinet/credenza by iconic designer Jens Risom, circa 1960s, manufactured in the USA. This absolutely stunning piece features gorgeous walnut wo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The desk was made specifically for a client in the Promontory Apartment Building in Chicago designed by Nelson's associate, and world-renowned architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The entire apartment was outfitted in pieces from George Nelson's Basic Cabinet Series for Herman Miller that sat, untouched for nearly 70 years in their original setting! In addition to two aluminium sconces, this piece also features hidden, fluorescent lighting mounted in the upper canopy as a clever solution to Mies van der Rohe's lack of ceiling fixtures. This is a gorgeous, grandiose, and extremely rare piece of design history that will instantly outfit an entire office in striking style!
Features:
Desk:
- Book-matched walnut veneer
- Built-in Bar
- Built in coat closet/wardrobe
- Dual aluminum sconces
- Hidden, indirect fluorescent lighting
- Silver-plated Herman Miller hardware
- Dual "floating" book shelves
- Tapered, cantilevered peninsula desk...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Of Ralph Lauren Macassar Three Drawer Chests for Restoration
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Ralph Lauren a pair of matched three drawer cabinets with fine proportions and richly grained Macassar wood veneers with fine depth and color. The Chests feature all wood drawer...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Macassar
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Walnut King Bed Frame - Carved Boho Detailing
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Hing Bed is a true labor of love. The pattern in the wood is made from a series of overlapping holes carved into the wood. The bed featured here was built from black walnut. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
One of the Six Murano Glass Striated Leaf wall lights by Franco Luce, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Hand-blown Murano glass striated leaf wall lights designed by Franco Luce, Italy, circa 1970s. Each piece features delicate glass leaves mounted on a brass frame, beautifully refract...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Table & Model #16 Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Emeryville, CA
Johannes Andersen, a Danish furniture designer, is renowned for his influential contributions to mid-century Scandinavian design. Born in Aarhus, he began his career as an apprentice...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production.
A chandelier from space
With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Huge Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier 52 BLUE Glass Petals Drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (BLUE crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Onyx Marble Turntable Telephone 18 Carat Gold Italy
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and high-quality onyx marble rotary or dial telephone with 18 carat gold-plated elements, marked Onix Telephone at the bottom, Made in Italy, circa 1950s-60s.
Very decorat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Gold Plate
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.