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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
Period: 1970s
Pair of 70s sculptural table lamps chrome metal tubes design Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
A great pair of sculptural semicircular "Organ" table or floor lamps, 7 light bulbs, per each tubular structure with circular clear perspex shades on a clear perspex rectangular ba...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Rectangular coffee table 70s-80s
Located in Milano, IT
Center coffee table, stained beech wood, smoked glass top. Good conditions.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Smoked Glass, Beech

70s-80s square coffee table
Located in Milano, IT
Center coffee table, stained beech wood, smoked glass top.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Smoked Glass, Beech

70s-80s square coffee table
Located in Milano, IT
Center coffee table, stained beech wood, smoked glass top.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Smoked Glass, Beech

Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Karel Volf, 1970s
Located in Poznań, PL
A table lamp designed by Karel Volf, manufactured by Opp Jihlava in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970's. The lamp is made from opaline glass. Exceptional vintage condition.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Sergio Mazza for Artemide "Doro" sconces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Mazza for Artemide "Doro" sconces Designed and made in Italy in 1970s Opaline glass, enameled metal Takes 1 Edison bulb Complimentary US rewiring upon request Price is for one...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Set of Four Lilac Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Gorgeous and lovely set of four Italian Lilac Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were made during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each Sconce is equipped with 2 ligh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal, Brass

High Plains Drifter, Vintage Polish Movie Poster by Marek Freudenreich, 1975
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous rare and sought after Polish poster designed from 1975 by Marek Freudenreich for the US movie ‘High Plains Drifter’ (Msciciel) starring Clint Eastwood. Polish A1 ...
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1970s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Folding Sunbeds, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Relax in style with these striking midcentury modern sunbeds, a charming addition to any outdoor retreat or indoor lounge space. Crafted from durable materials and boasting a vibrant...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Lampada Bolla di sapone con base in acciaio
Located in Napoli, NA
Bellissima lampada in vetro. Bolla di sapone lampada
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Steel

Elegant Gabriella Crespi Circular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Elegant Gabriella Crespi Circular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s Renowned for her elegant and sculptural designs, Gabriella Crespi has excelled yet again with this sophisticated piece....
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Nickel

Alain Richard Disderot Double Tubular Sconce
Located in Dronten, NL
Very versatile pair of brushed stainless steel tubular sconces on a polished chrome rod base by the French designer Alain Richard. Works great as a wall light, but also perfectly on ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Fuzzy Leopard Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Style Swivel Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of super sexy lounge chair in plush, fuzzy leopard print wool material. Recently reupholstered with tons of life on the fabric. The ultra modern chair...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

1970s Astonishing Vase in Murano Glass by Artelinea. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing vase in Murano glass by Artelinea. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is handmade in blown glass.  Dimension: diam 7,87x 11,81 H inches di...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Art Glass

Peter Nelson for Architectural Lightning Minimalist Floor Lamp in Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Nelson for Architectural lighting, floor lamp, aluminum, United Kingdom, 1970s This floor lamp is designed by Peter Nelson and manufactured by Architectural Lighting. It is an...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Vase by Wiktor Berndt for Flygsfors
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Scandinavian art glass vase in the shape of a Peacock made and signed by Wiktor Berndt for Flygsfors, Sweden. This an amazing hand-made piece of art, it is sculptural with clean line...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

GP, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1978
Located in Stamford, CT
GP, Swedish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1978 Mid-century modern bench designed and produced in Sweden in 1978. This example features an interesting carved apr...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Pine

Willy Rizzo "Flaminia Console Table" in Chrome and Brass 1970s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
"Flaminia Console Table" in polished chrome with brass accents and original smoke glass top and bottom shelf by Willy Rizzo, France 1970's (signed "Willy Rizzo" on front). This icon...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Bramin Mobler Mid Century Danish Rosewood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Bramin Mobler Mid Century Danish Rosewood and Glass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 27.5 wide x 27.5 deep x 12.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Travertine Square Dining Table, the 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Travertine dining table with a square top. This dining room table has a top with rounded edges. The table is made of travertine, a natural stone with a beautiful pattern. The travert...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Travertine

Organic Ceramic Platter By Wade England
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual, kidney shaped ceramic bowl, by Wade Ceramics, UK. Stylized feet, lovely decoration.
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Ceramic

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4872A Mid Century Brass Leg Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4872A Mid Century Brass Leg Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 28.5 wide x 34 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

1 of the 5 Willy Daro Style Brass Double Flower Wall Lights, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the five brass flowers wall sculptures in the style of designer Willy Daro manufactured by 'Massive Lighting', circa 1970s, Belgian. This decorative and beautiful large sculpt...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Chrome Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Chrome Chair This chair measures: 33 wide x 35 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 21 inches ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Art Glass

Tall Pino Signoretto Murano Glass Sculpture: Chinese Woman, 1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Tall Pino Signoretto Murano Glass Sculpture: Chinese Woman, 1970s Exquisite and weighty Murano glass sculpture crafted by the masterful Pino Signoretto. Dating back to the 1970s, th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Murano Glass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Brass Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Brass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 66 wide x 32 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Danish Teak Extension Dining Table with Stow-in-Table Leaves, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a highly functional, Danish-made expansion dining table built from a mix of solid and veneered Burmese teak with exceptional old-growth woodgrains throughout. True to the...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Teak

Midcentury Rattan and Wicker Wall Mirror, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful wall mirror in rattan hand-woven wicker. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan, Mirror

De Sede ‘DS-15’ Modular Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-15' sectional sofa, patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s contains six regular elements and one corne...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Leather

Italian White Mushroom 625 Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Mod 625 table lamp by Italian designer Elio Martinelli. Constructed of white powder coated metal with a white acrylic shade. In original vintage condition shows minor wear co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant by Mazzega, attributed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Mazzega, attributed. Made in Italy, 1960s. Murano glass, chrome plated metal. Takes 1 medium bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Overall dro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

Mid-century modern Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern Murano glass ceiling pendant. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Glass, chrome plated metal. Takes 1 medium base ( Edison) bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon requ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant by Carlo Nason, attributed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Carlo Nason, attributed. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Opalescent glass, chrome plated metal. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

ARA Brass and Copper Italian Design Table Lamp, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Linear but refined, this brass and copper lamp shows all the meticulous and complex manufacturing with which it was made. The lamp has a very original and particular design; it is c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Danish MCM rosewood queen size platform bed with floating nightstands
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Queen Size Platform Bed with floating nightstands. Stunning set in excellent condition by Westofa circa 1970. Dimensions: 101 1/2” W 63” W 85” L ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Rosewood

MidCentury Murano Glass and Brass Floor Lamp, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite lighting that exemplifies timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. The floor lamp is very linear and will perfectly furnish your home space. Aesthetically the floor l...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk This desk measures: 84 wide x 40 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Rosewood, Walnut

'Desirée' Bedside Tables
Located in London, England
Discover sophistication in the form of the Desirée bedside tables, part of a timeless furniture collection crafted by Frigerio di Desio circa 1970. Each piece exudes elegance with it...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Bronze

Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric. This sofa d...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

Standard Furniture Mid Century Walnut and Brass Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Standard Furniture Mid Century Walnut and Brass Executive Desk This desk measures: 66 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches All pieces of furniture can be...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

The Taming of the Shrew, Vintage Polish movie Poster by Waldemar Swierzy, 1971
Located in London, GB
Such a bold and beautiful block colour design here by Waldemar Swierzy for the British film adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ (Poskromienie Zlosnicy) directed by ...
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1970s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant vintage modern foot stool features black lacquered legs. Unique walnut cross beams connect each leg adding sturdiness and style. The sleek black vinyl top is molded for comfo...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer

French Modern Floor Lamp By Henri Fernandez Maison Honoré
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Floor Lamp By Henri Fernandez Maison Honoré. Our unusual French mid century modern floor lamp was designed by Henri Fernandez for Maison Honoré in the 1970's. It's cons...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century yellow Corolle Lamp by Georgia Jacob, France 1970s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Corolle lamp by Georgia Jacob, made from resin on a marble base. France, 1970s. perfect vintage condition. rare yellow version. we also have the orange colored on stock.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Marble

Signed Petite Wood-Turned Vase in solid Walnut by George Biersdorf, USA, c. 1979
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expertly crafted and elegantly shaped minimalist vase hand-tooled by the well respected German-American wood worker George Biersdorf. Petite in size yet grand in shape...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Walnut

1972 Salvador Dali "Easter Christ" Sterling Silver Abstract Art Plate Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Salvador Dali "Easter Christ" solid .925 sterling silver abstract tray/plate made by Lincoln Mint and dates from 1972. The plate features an abstract crucifix and Easter eg...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Mid Century Chair Model Rennie by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy 70
Located in Lucija, SI
Rennie chair designed by Kazuhide Takahama for studio Simon, Gavina in the 70s. Original lacquered wood structure with leather cover and seat. It is in good condition with traces of ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Ilana Goor Iron and Glass Coffee Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large glass top coffee table with iron base – signed and numbered. Highly collectible large scale by Israeli born artist Ilana Goor. Her family later moved to the United States but s...
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1970s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Iron

Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Pierre Paulin Style Mushroom Ottomans. This great pair of mid century modern mushroom ottomans or poufs with chrome bases have been newly upholstered in plush blue velvet. Be...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

De Sede DS 101 brown leather lounge chairs, 1970’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Pair of De Sede DS-101 patinated brown leather armchairs with pouf. Excellent comfort with an extendable seat for lounge sitting. The frame is made of solid wood and the leather has ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Leather

J.M Birking Danish Reclining Lounge Chair Tan Cognac & Leather Footstool
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ J.M Birking Danish Reclining Lounge Chair in Tan Cognac Leather and Footstool Ottoman This J M Birking & Co Copenhagen Lounge Chair is a classic piece of furniture that...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Leather, Foam, Beech

Gaetano Sciolari vintage floor lamp, 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Vintage floor lamp floor lamp by Gaetano Sciolari Made in Italy in the 1970s, this beautiful and rare floor lamp was constructed of brass, with an opaline Murano glass shade. Designe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Groovy M Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1970s
Located in BAARLO, LI
Iconic blue Artifort Groovy (M-Chair) armchair. Designed in 1966 by the legendary French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort. This 1970s/80s version is in very good and original vint...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Fabric

Set of TwoUNIFOR Cantilever Chair By Tito Agnoli 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Tito Agnoli Chairs for UNIFOR Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

Leucos Renato toso per Leucos
Located in Napoli, NA
Leucos Renato toso per Leucos Modello Mico Misura grande
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Murano Glass

Oak & Chrome Plated Sideboard 1970s
Located in BAARLO, LI
Solid 1970s design sideboard originating from Germany. It features a sturdy chrome-plated metal frame and handles. The wood is made of black lacquered oak & veneer with a beautiful g...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

1 of the 10 J.T. Kalmar Granada Flush Mounts, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 10 flush lights with Brutalist ice glass on a brass frame, circa 1970s, by J.T. Kalmar. Cruciform design flush mount light with structured glass shade and a central brass sq...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

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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