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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
French Marble Top Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
This dresser offers a stunning fusion of form and function, measuring generously to accommodate a wide array of wardrobe essentials. The dresser features mirrored front and end pane...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Tall Midcentury Italian Post Modern Fluted Travertine Marble Pedestal Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A tall and sleek looking pedestal from Italy, circa 1980s. It consists of thick solid travertine slab construction. Very good condition.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Midcentury Opaline Glass Shell Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall lamp by Glashütte Limburg. Shell shaped opaline glass shade with metal backplate. The light is in a good vintage condition. The light requires on...
Category

1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950's Pair of Italian Metal Table Lamps
Located in Paris, FR
A stylish 1950s Italian mid-century modern table lamp with an elegant brass structure and a black lacquered metal circular shade. Push type switch at the base. Fits two e14 bulbs. ...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Expanding Dining Table by Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Marble Top Dresser - Gold
Located in Westwood, NJ
This dresser offers a stunning fusion of form and function, measuring generously to accommodate a wide array of wardrobe essentials. The dresser features mirrored front and end pane...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Cicada Wall Pocket
Located in Savannah, GA
A French cicada wall pocket, mid-20th Century. 2 ¾ inches wide by 2 inches deep by 6 ¾ inches tall
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Nightstands
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce a touch of bohemian luxury to your bedroom with our Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Nightstands inspired by Maitland Smith. Handcrafted in the USA, these nightstands epitomi...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone

Yellow Ceramic and Glass Table Lamp by Ivan Jakeš
Located in London, GB
A petite, sculptural table lamp with a terracotta base, glazed in a vivid mustard-yellow, with an opaque, milk-glass shade.  This table lamp was manufactured by Osvětlovací Sklo dur...
Category

1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Terracotta, Glass

Midcentury Greek Themed 22-Karat Gold Highball Glasses
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get Greek with this beautiful set of 8 highball glasses and convenient carrier. The glasses are printed 22-karat gold, each square with a different Greek image. Sure to add some sult...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold

Elegant Vintage Chandelier White Lucite Flowers, Eglo Leuchten Austria 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful ceiling light, made in Austria in the 1970s. Some beautiful lucite flowers. The Fixture requires three European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts....
Category

1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Marble Top Nightstands - Gold
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite nightstand features mirrored front and end panels that reflect light beautifully, adding a touch of glamour and spaciousness to any room. Standing on cast aluminum le...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Studio Turned Low Bowl or Plate by Bob Stocksdale
Located in San Diego, CA
Low bowl or plate by legendary craftsman Bob Stocksdale. Beautiful grain. Signed on the bottom. This was purchased from Pamela Weir-Quiton, who acquired it...
Category

1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Small 1960s Hexagonal Italian Murano Turquoise & Clear Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
A small Italian Murano hexagonal turquoise encased in clear glass vase. A beautiful decorative piece perfect for a glass display case or shelf where the light can shine through it to...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Coastal Four Strand Bent Rattan Sofa After Frankl
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace coastal sophistication with this Vintage Four Strand Bent Rattan Sofa, reminiscent of iconic designs by Frankl. Crafted with American flair, its elegant four-strand construct...
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Four Strand Bent Rattan Loveseat After Frankl
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace coastal sophistication with this Vintage Four Strand Bent Rattan Sofa, reminiscent of iconic designs by Frankl. Crafted with American flair, its elegant four-strand construct...
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Four Strand Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs After Frankl - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Indulge in coastal relaxation with this pair of Vintage Four Strand Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs, echoing the iconic designs of Frankl. Infused with American charm, their timeless silho...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Dining chair Lulli by Carlo Ratti for ILC Lissone Italy 70s Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century dining chairs Lulli by Carlo Ratti for Industria Legni Curvati Lissone made in Italy in the 1970s. Shell in curved plywood, teak veneer, and particular legs in black pai...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Walnut Cabinet for H. Sacks & Sons Connoisseur Collection
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted and beautifully grained walnut chest with five drawers and two doors with one adjustable shelve having chrome pulls . Black accents to the top and bottom trim giv...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of French Marble Top Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite nightstand features mirrored front and end panels that reflect light beautifully, adding a touch of glamour and spaciousness to any room. Standing on cast aluminum le...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Modern abstract HARRIS STRONG 6 TILE PLAQUE FRAMED with original label on back
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern abstract HARRIS STRONG 6 TILE PLAQUE FRAMED with original label on back.. Unusual subject,, depicting abstract, brutalist animals. Amazing colors,Wood frame with aluminum..
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Mark Cross Luxurious Vintage Wood Box Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1940s Mark Cross Italian Wood Yellow Box 2.25 h x 8 w x 6 d Preowned original vintage unrestored condition Refer to all images. Stamp present. Made in Italy
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Pink Vase, Tarnowiec, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase made in the Tarnowiec Glassworks located in Poland, designed by J. Słuczan-Orkusz. Soda glass, mass-colored, hand-formed. Vintage product from 1970s Dimensions: height 25cm...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-century large white ceramic table lamp by Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These pretty lamp has white glazed base with texture and brown patterns. Period- ca. 1960 Place of origin- Ita...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Holtkoetter adjustable Brass swing arm floor lamp. Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Halogen Brass floor lamp . Adjustable in height . Comes with a new and good working Dimmer ''see Video'' Ideal reading light .Good condition ,only the base shows users ma...
Category

1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

20th Century Borzoi Dog Sculpture, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Borzoi Dog Sculpture was produced in Poland. Only one dog avai...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Walnut Wardrobe from Heals, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A walnut freestanding wardrobe by Heals - circa 1950s Internally there are two rails and a shelf The attractive legs are slightly tapered and splayed, complete with a working lock ...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Four Teak Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern Model 16 dining chairs. Design by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Original solid t...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Big Design Table Lamp by Kamenicky Senov, 1980s / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition - two bulbs(any wattage), US adapter available - Paper label. jr
Category

1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature black leather upholstery and a walnut str...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Cleopatra Day beds by Auping 1950s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
The Cleopatra sofa bed or daybed was designed in the early 50s by Cordemeijer for Auping. The elegant but industrial design is new in the bedrooms at that time. The boat-shaped Black...
Category

1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Wire Side Table by Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel wire rods side table by Warren Platner for Knoll International with transparent glass tabletop. Exquisite craftsmanship, all rods are completely hand welded. P...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Nickel, Wire

Big Mid century Brass design wall lamp - around 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s - one bulb, US wiring compatible - patina - very unusual jr
Category

1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Yuri Zatarain Mid Century Porcelain Vases
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of large scale Yuri Zatarain porcelain vases circa late 1980’s. These examples have the artists signature scraffito pencil work incorporated into the glaze. Price listed is for ...
Category

1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Round side tables in travertine by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of pedestals in massive travertine stone by Studio Glustin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Mid Century Swedish Flygsfors Art Glass Bowl by Paul Kedelv.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Swedish Flygsfors Art Glass Bowl by Paul Kedelv. Here we have a classic retro Swedish olive green art glass bowl A superb and Stylish classic it is 6” tall, 9” long and ...
Category

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Gueridon in travertine stone by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
High pedestal in massive travertine stone. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2024
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Four Circus Horses, Vintage Polish Circus Poster by Tadeusz Jodlowski, 1965
Located in London, GB
Rare first edition of the incredible Four Circus Horses Polish poster designed by Tadeusz Jodlowski in 1965. The colours are simply divine. Polish B1 size: 67 x 98 cm
Category

1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Midcentury Beech Dining Chairs by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 70s, Set of 6
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Willy Rizzo and manufactured by the Italian producer Mario Sabot in 1970. Willy Rizzo, a renowned photographer, was not only a master of his craft...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Beech, Cotton

Aldo Tura Bar Cart, Italy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Tura bar cart, Italy. Decorative drinks cart made with a brass frame and parchment wrapped shelves on wheels. Ready to install and enjoy.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Oak Glazed Bookcase By Herbert E Gibbs, 1960s
By Herbert Gibbs
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Beautiful Mid Century Oak Bookcase manufactured by Herbert E Gibbs A wonderful 50s/60s bookcase or display unit with sliding glass doors, shelves and cu...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Double Side Two Fish Aquarium Sculpture on Base, Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two fish in a reef. Colors are different shades of green, red, Yellow and clear. Created in the manner of de...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Yrjo Kukkapuro Saturn Lounge Chair Model B-175-18 1960 Finland
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Mid century modern space age brown leather and Fiberglass lounge chair. Designed by Yrjo Kukkapuro Saturn Lounge Chair Model B-175-18. Circa 1960...
Category

1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Big Mid century Brass and glass design wall lamp - around 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s - one bulb, US wiring compatible - patina - very unusual jr
Category

1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Elegant Pair of Vintage Blue Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce, Murano, 1970
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 blue glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame. Period:...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Maralunga 3-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1990s
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
Discover the international bestseller – Maralunga Sofa. With its inviting shapes and unique characteristic feature, the Maralunga series is a testament to innovation and comfort. Eng...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Textile

BIG design brass Table Lamp - Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s - very rare and unusual - patina - one bulb (any wattage), US adapter included jr
Category

1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1990s
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
Discover the international bestseller – Maralunga Sofa. With its inviting shapes and unique characteristic feature, the Maralunga series is a testament to innovation and comfort. Eng...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Mastercraft Mid Century Brass and Glass Dining Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass and Glass Dining Table This dining table measures: 81 wide x 42.25 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches All pieces of furni...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Double Side Two Fish Aquarium Sculpture, Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two fish in a reef. Colors are different shades of blue, red, green and clear. Created in the manner of desi...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Big Mid century Brass design wall "flame" lamp - around 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s - one bulb, US wiring compatible - patina - very unusual jr
Category

1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Cora Pendant Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
"Cora" pendant lamp, Mid-Century Modern, extremely rare and elegant. Designed by the famous German artist Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1952. Made by Peill & Putzler, Düren, Germany, 1950s. Ma...
Category

1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Cynthia Chandelier by Mario Marenco for Artemide
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Kinetic chandelier designed by Mario Marenco for Artemide made of cut aluminium panels intertwined together to form this square shaped chandelier that change its apparence depending ...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

VERY RARE armchair by Miroslav Navrátil for Zdeněk Plesník - 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1949 - Very rare - Only few pieces made - Completely original and well preserved condition - Published in books and found in museum in Brno.  
Category

1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Bronze Vide Poche, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Organic Bronze vide poche in the manner of Aubock.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Set of three DESIGN Midcentury Wall lamps/scones - Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1980s - good original condition - new electricity jr
Category

1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 2x3 Cream And Pink Bordered Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Cream, Indigo Blue And Raspberry Pink Bordered Indian Dhurrie Rug - 2'x3' (60x90cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton ...
Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – iridescent triedri glass
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano iridescent prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses ha...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

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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