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
Period: 1940s
1940s Cabinet in Solid Oak with Latticework
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, oak, glass, Italy, 1940s
A design that quietly bridges the gap between sleek modernism and handcrafted warmth. The cabinet’s facade is composed of four tall, narrow doors e...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Low Glass Table by Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, 1948
Located in Berlin, DE
Chic round low table with black lacquered, wooden legs. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, designed by Pietro Chiesa.
The glass plate is original.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Bentwood and Bouclé Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropácek Bentwood Armchairs.
These iconic set chairs from Czechia, circa 1940, designed by By Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropácek, are a benchmark for midcent...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Danish Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
20th century Denmark was a mid-century design hotspot. Simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic principles of Danish design. From furniture, to architecture, fas...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Ozark Roadside Pottery, No. 3
Located in Toronto, CA
Multi Swirl Bowl
ABOUT OZARK ROADSIDE POTTERY
“Ozark pottery” refers to several mid-century American pottery makers that artificially coloured ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Wool Velour, 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...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Velvet
$4,327 Sale Price
40% Off
Set of 6 Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 7. 'Aspidium filix mas. Wurmfarn. Junge gerollte Blätter in 4 facher Ve...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$2,833 Sale Price / set
73% Off
Rare Coffe Table Attributed to Borsani
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Wood and glass coffee table attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.
Elegant low table with peculiar shape composed by a circular top and a unique base all realized in glass and finely decora...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
GiIO PONTI - Walnut bench, pink velvet - Made in ITALY 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
GIO PONTI - Beautiful and elegant bench to be included in both modern and vintage decor .
Sturdy and in perfect condition with its original rose-colored velvet upholstery , .
Made in...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Nutwood, Velvet
Mid Century Modern French Large Sofa with Green Velvet Upholstery, circa 1945
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French large sofa with green velvet upholstery on angled square tapering legs, circa 1945.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940
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...
Category
1940s Luxembourgish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
$1,222 Sale Price
43% Off
Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
By Paul Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs, likely from the 1940s, attributed to designer Paul Boman. Featuring plush upholstery in a luxurious olive-green velvet fabric with ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,587 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This armchair is an early example of Jens Risom's design for Knoll and is a simple yet innovative design. The chair is two separate pieces: a singular seat / back component is simply...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Textile
Fontana Arte Round Mirror
Located in Hanover, MA
Fontana Arte pale green shallow concave dish mirror designed by Pietro Chiesa.
23 inch diameter green bowl, 19 inch diameter mirrored glass with 'eyelid' style bevel along the top...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
1940s, Gorgeous Oriental Decorative Statue, Thai Deity
Located in Milano, IT
1940s, Gorgeous oriental decorative statue in bronze. Thai Deity. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
4, 33" W x 1, 96 D x 7, 87 H inches.
L...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$776 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Craft, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, 7-candle candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, circa 1940s. With foundry stamp N.M.
Holds .75" diameter candles.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Robert Guillerme Dining Table in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Guillerme, dining table, oak, France, 1946/48
This table holds particular significance as it was designed by Robert Guillerme between 1946 and 1948, prior to the founding of ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Carlo of Hollywood Arizona Desert Midcentury Painting
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s painting of the California desert in custom frame signed by Carlo of Hollywood. Needs professional restoration, due to a small tear on the canvas. The price has been l...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
$880 Sale Price
44% Off
Gilded Bronze Box with Poem by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze poudrier box with cast poem on surface by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The poem "Les 4 ages de la Femme" was an old French lyrical poem th...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Very Early and Rare Richard Stein Daybed for Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Birch plywood with upholstered backrest and loose seat cushion, original finish to wood, reupholstered, foot pedal releases back which retracts to form a large sleeping surface.
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
$3,594 Sale Price
21% Off
1940's Industrial Era Mid-Century Modern Royal Metal Daybed
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern daybed for sale. From the 1940's, and manufactured by Royal Metal Manufacturing Company with the original label still intact. It has the original t...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Pablo Picasso Framed Color Cliche, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the timeless brilliance of Pablo Picasso with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a stunning solid w...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
$647 Sale Price
79% Off
Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Dimensions stated refer to the lamp with the shade.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940's Art-Deco Style Italian Hallway Console And Mirror Ico Parisi Style
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1940's Art-Deco style Italian hallway console with attached mirror in the style of Ico Parisi, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use, the mirror is in ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Barwa Lounge Chair by Edgar Bartolucci
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Barwa' lounge chair by Edgar Bartolucci for Barwa Associates. Sold with thought to be original sling.
(New slings available online in a variety of colors).
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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 ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pretzel Strand Club Chair by Paul Frankl, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hilversum, NL
Own a true piece of design history with this exquisite Pretzel Strand Club Chair by Paul Frankl, designed in the 1940s. This chair captures the timeless sophistication of mid-century...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
$5,391 / item
Fontana Arte 1940s Glass Ashtray
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana Arte 1940s glass ashtray.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
1940s Alfred Christensen 3-Seater Sofa , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly reupholstered in velvet fabric
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
$2,779 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen V)
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of sublime large scale club chairs very similar to Fritz Hansen's famous model 1518 and likely made in the early 1940s. One chair is slightly taller than the other making them a...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Greta Magnusson Mid Century Modern Grasshopper Floor Lamp - circa 1947
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman in Sweden, circa 1947.
Embrace the timeless elegance of Mid Century Modern design with this exceptional Grasshopper floor lamp, creat...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$8,536 Sale Price
25% Off
Elegant Whiskey decanter in chrystal glass with silver mounting from 1944
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Whiskey decanter in chrystal glass signed by Strombergshyttan’s Glass factory, Smaland, Sweden with silver mounting from 1944=S8.
The decanter is heavy and has a simple and ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
William Spratling 1940s Taxco Sabino Wood And Leather Miguelito Butaque Chair
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1940's sabino wood and leather "Miguelito" butaque chair by American designer, jeweller and silversmith William Spratling. The butaque's leather is fixed with iron nails and shows ...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
André Mounique/Charlotte Perriand Table Lamp for Jumo
Located in Montréal, QC
Iconic desk lamp by André Mounique/ Charlotte Perriand for Jumo, made in France. Polished solid brass body, lacquered aluminium shade, solid brass fittings...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Imbuia Plywood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features Imbuia plywood, brass, and black-dyed leather webbing.
Seat Height (inches): 14"
...
Category
1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Imbuia
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.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Dry Bar with Thick Sheepskin and Golden Leaf Mirrors Mosaic - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Spectacular dry bar, solid wood covered with thick sheepskin. Base and back with rosewood veneer and black lacquered details, four feet covered with the same leather, on top the main...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fog & Mørup, 21 Arm "Tulip" Chandelier, Brass, Milk Glass, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A 21-arm brass and milk glass chandelier designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1940s.
Dimensions of Canopy (inches) : 3.5 x 3.35 x 3.35 (Height x Width x Depth)
Socket...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Restored Paul Frankl Inspired 5-Strand Square Pretzel4-Seat Sectional Rattn Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan 5-Strand square pretzel 4-Seat Sofa offers spacious seating with a solid, durable base. It blends Paul Frankl's famous style with tropical charm and ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$6,600 Sale Price
44% Off
Art Deco Credenza in Solid Oak, Rustic, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Experience the rustic charm of a hunting lodge with this remarkable vintage Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. Crafted in France during the 1940s, this piece exudes a sense of timeless el...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Brass and White Vintage Floor Lamp, 1940s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern original delicate Italian brass and white floor lamp from the 1940s consists of metal and grooved brass tubes, which are white lacquered.
The floor lamp shows crys...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,450 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Functionalist, Ballerina Pendant Lamp, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Ballerina or spinning top shaped pendant lamp composed of a brass top, black lacquered aluminium shade and a brass supported conical shade in pinstriped glass. It was made in Scand...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$551 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored Two-Strand "Half Moon" Rattan Cup Seat Chaise Lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century Era two-strand "Half Moon" rattan lounge chair with slop cup seat. This chair features a 2 strand loop arm with fancy wicke...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$2,530 Sale Price
44% Off
Ozark Roadside Pottery, No. 4
Located in Toronto, CA
Pastel Swirl Bowl
ABOUT OZARK ROADSIDE POTTERY
“Ozark pottery” refers to several mid-century American pottery makers that artificially coloured...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Restored Boutique Rattan & Mahogany Writing Desk w/ Stacked Rattan Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience the allure of tropical-inspired mid-century design with this Paul Frankl-inspired restored rattan and mahogany writing desk. This desk features stacked rattan sides and ma...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Mahogany
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Art Deco Coffee Table in Macassar Ebony
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural art deco coffee table in Macassar Ebony
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Macassar, Ebony
Alvin Lustig Lounge Chair 1948/2005
By Alvin Lustig
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvin Lustig Lounge Chair 1948/2005
Originally Designed for Paramount Furniture Company, 1948
Custom Recreation by California Living, 2005
A rare lounge chair originally designed by ...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Restored "1949er" Rattan Lounge Chair for Ficks & Reed Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A Set of four Three-strand "1949er" rattan living-room lounge chairs by Ficks Reed features decorative arched X arms and X base.
Chair: 33" tall x 26" wide x 32" deep
Restored to n...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan
$4,840 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Model "80114" Paavo Tynell Ceiling Light for Idman, Finland 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Utrecht, NL
The most famous Finnish industrial designer, Paavo Tynell came to be known as the “man who illuminated Finland” thanks to his notable lighting designs. A master craftsman himself, Ty...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
Clara Porset Lounge Chairs 'Butaque' in Original Patinated Leather
By Clara Porset
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Clara Porset, armchairs 'Butaque', patinated leather, cypress wood, Mexico, circa 1947
Made around 1947, these chairs hail from Mexican origins and are designed by Cub...
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cypress
1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Nightstand
By Kittinger
Located in Miami, FL
Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Nightstand, cream color lacquer and black pulls. Ready for a new home. Nightstand is not signed. Matching Dresser av...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Marco Zanuso Maggiolina Sling Black Leather Chair by Zanotta, 1947
By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Maggiolina chair by Zanotta designed by Marco Zanuso, originally designed in 1947. Later production. Cowhide sling supports one large Nappa le...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Satin Fabric Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Satin Fabric Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 22...
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Satin
20th Century, Gio Ponti White Sofa for Lietti 1940
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Egon Eiermann Model 'E10' or 'Korbsessel' Rattan Lounge Chair, 1949
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome model 'E10' or 'Korbsessel' lounge chair, manufactured by Heinrich Murrmann and created in 1949 by German designer and architect Egon Eiermann (1904–1970). Rattan frame with ...
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Rare Geometric Carpet by Antonin Kybal, 1948s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare wool carpet designed by the icon of Czech textil designer Antonin Kybal. One of the largest versions of this type.
Carpet has heavy traces of liquid and few damage places all vi...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,715 Sale Price
20% Off
Ilmari Tapiovaara, "Domus" Lounge Chair, Plywood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded plywood "Domus" lounge chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland, 1940s.
12” seat height
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Ystad-Metall, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1940s.
fits 0.7” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
French 1940s Bleached Oak Brutalist Sideboard with Carved Deer Motif
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of stoic monumentality, this French sideboard, circa 1940, articulates a language of sculptural reserve and regional narrative. Framed within a broad rectilinear carcas...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid-century Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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