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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
Hillebrand Textured Sunbrust Flush Mount or Wall Sconce, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful round ice glass flush mount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s. Thick sunburst surface pattern on a brass base. Illuminates beautifully. Can also work for impressive wall lig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Rosewood Small Two-Door Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Two-Door Danish Modern Rosewood Sideboard on angled tapered legs. Sliding doors open to reveal adjustable open shelving.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of amber Murano Sconces, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1980s. Two pairs of sconces available. Priced and sold by pair. Each sconce has a Murano glas...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chest may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if so desired. A stellar ex...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Atelier Petitot Torchieres,
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of signed Atelier Petitot sconces, from an Avignon chateau. High quality bronze Priced by pair. US rewired and in working condition Measures: Back plate: 3.5" diameter. ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 Dinging Chairs B 34 by Mart Stam in patinated leather, Italy, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful set of 4 Dining Room chairs B34 by Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer. The cognac leather is really patinated as you can see on the photos and we love it a lot. Great set if you ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French Sconces by Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of gold color hand sconces by Arlus with white glass shades coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with furniture and items designed by the most known ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Brass Paul McCobb Ottomans In Mohair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This set of 2 Paul McCobb ottomans have been reupholstered in new mohair. The original brass legs are in great condition.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Round Fresco Dining Table from G-Plan, United Knigdom, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This round extendable dining table was produced by british G-Plan in the 1960s. The table has profiled reinforced edges of the top. Teak elements cleaned old coating and finished ve...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

White Acrylic Pendant Golf Ball Lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner, Erco Leuchten 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Erco Leuchten, Germany Lüdenscheid, 1960s. A very rare, interesting and decorative lamp. Fully functional. With an E27 socket. Works with 2...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A luxurious oversized swivel tub chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This exquisite piece boasts its original upholstery, preserving the authentic charm of its era. Th...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Gio Ponti's walnut desk and chair
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2602 Gio Ponti ( 1891-1979) Desk with walnut uprights and top, two drawers with brass handles and a chair designed for the University of Padua in the early 1950s. Italian manufa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Armoire by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda, 1949
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern armoire or wardrobe. Design by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda. Striking Dutch design from 1949. Original birch plywood base with the curve...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Murano Sommerso Glass Cigar Ashtray Dark Pink and Clear, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful brutalist and organic ashtray, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Nice addition to any ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

A.R. Cordemeyer "Cleopatra" Narrow Daybed with Mattress and Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's Cleopatra narrow daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer with teak wood ends, enameled dark grey metal frame and "Auping" printed on mesh springs. ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Spectacular, Mid-Century Modern style, oval-shaped chandelier. Five levels of alternating smoked and clear crystal glass "tronchi" elements make this piece a bold and sophisticated s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Glass Brass Credenza Sideboard
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1950s sideboard, credenza, buffet with very elegant shapes and classic wood worked according its natural light graining. This great piece has 6 frontal drawers and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Giulio Moscatelli for Meroni round center or dining table in rare rosewood
Located in Medesano, IT
Giulio Moscatelli for Meroni round center or dining table in rare rosewood with hexagonal base, Italy, circa 1964. This exquisite midcentury table design although simple in form is e...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s. The vintage Art Glass orange fish with bubbles paperweight is a stunning piece that encapsulates the beauty of underwater life in intricate detail. Very unique and rare shaped Art Glass Murano tyle paperweight depicting an ocean scene or an aquarium with fish...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Stoneware & Wenge Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stoneware & Wenge Coffee Table by Toe Poulsen. Wenge base w/ Hand Glazed Stoneware Tiles. Signed by Tue.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Wenge

Mid-Century Modern Style Side Table Bronze Patina Finish and Painted Wood
Located in Miami, FL
The 'Django' side table design was inspired by Mid-Century Modern aesthetic of graceful simplicity. The solid metal frame is shown in a bronze patina honed finish. The painted finish...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman Highback Swivel Lounge
Located in Oakland, CA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin high-back swivel lounge chair in blue cut velvet upholstery. Originally designed in 1967 by Milo Baughman, this swivel chair is a midcentury modern c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair, model Cesca, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1970, manufactured in Italy. Metal pipe frame, wood seat and back structure and rattan. In good condition, with minor wear c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Authentic Original Paint Tolix Chairs c1950's Large Quantity Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic hand-made Tolix chairs, complete with the gold TOLIX label. The Tolix chairs are considered iconic, and have been displayed in the New York Museum of Modern Art, Germany’s ...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Long Bench in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
9ft bench in veneered teak which can be used both as seating and as a coffee or sofa table. This bench shows a very beautiful authentic patina. The glides are made out of copper.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

1 'of 2' Large Kaiser Flush Mount Amber Murano Glass Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large flush mount ceiling light executed in Murano glass with brass finals on a wooden frame. Manufactured by Kaiser Lighting, Germany in the 1960s. Materials: Murano glass,...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-century Swedish Glass Pendant of Heavy Pressed Glass
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Swedish glass pendant in a globe shape. Newly wired for use within the USA for a single medium-size (Edison) light. Includes chain and ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Large Round Porthole Wall Mirror in Gold Brass by Curtis Jere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large chic statement piece made by Curtis Jere in the 1970s. This porthole mirror features a polished brass / gold frame with a circular mirror.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Amber Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Venini Tronchi Murano Glass & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light with 24 clear and amber Venini "Tronchi" Murano glasses on a golden brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Designer: Carl...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Steven Chase Oversized Lounges from Palm Springs
By Steven Chase 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Steven Chase Oversized Lounges from Palm Springs Commission, Reupholstered with cotton fabric, seat and back pillows down filled Dimensions: 28.50" high 38.50" deep 40" wide...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

1955 Japanese Mid-Century Coffee table by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
Located in Paris, FR
The 'Number 208' coffee table, is a notable piece of mid-century modern design, crafted by Alfred Hendrickx for the esteemed Belgian manufacturer Belform around 1955. This meticulous...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Ceiling or Wall Light Attributed to Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling or Wall Light Attributed to Oscar Torlasco. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1950s. A total of eight tapered brass armatures sprayed from a centered nucleus. The ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antella Table by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This black laquered table by Kazuhide Takahama can be used as a dining table or folded down to a demi lune shaped console table.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Audoux-Minet Rope Table Lamps France, 1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of Audoux-Minet rope table lamp France 1950 Good condition. Measure: Height 25 cm B22 socket
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rope

Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in San Antonio, TX
Brazilian modern Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' lounge chair with ottoman in brown leather, circa 1960s. This mid-century modern lounge chair has been reupholstered and leather straps ha...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Chars Orleans for Woodard 1950/1960
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Woodard Orleans pattern dining arm chairs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the paint finish shows wear and variations through...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Round Light Teak Danish Modern Extension Dining Table 3 Leaves
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury teak round Danish Modern extension dining table with (3) leaves. This table has Solid teak legs that unscrew with bolts...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

rare chairs giovanni petrini, incredible craftmanship (originals)
Located in Medesano, IT
John PATRINI is an artist who was born in 1931 and died in 1993. His works have gone to auction 14 times, mainly in the Objects category. this chairs are the unique around and probla...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

'Saga' Chest of Drawers by Broyhill Premier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique chest of drawers from American makers, Broyhill Premier. Features interesting designs on cabinet section and great looking brass handles. (Ple...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1960s Mid Century Walnut Roll-Top Secretary Desk by Hooker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut roll top desk designed and manufactured by Hooker furniture in the united states circa 1960s. This beautiful roll-top desk was designed for their "mainline Collect...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Four Chrome and Faux Leather Mid-Century Modern Barstools, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern barstools. Striking Dutch design from the 1970s. Original chrome-plated metal base with original black faux leather seat. This won...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

'Uccle' Block Geometric Woven Merino Wool Throw, Piccalilli Yellow/Greys
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Drawing inspiration from the color and pattern found in stain glass work, the Uccle block throw takes its name from an area of Brussels renowned for its Art Deco architecture. Woven in blocks of grey and pearl grey melange with a deep border of piccalilli yellow, caramel and coal grey. This limited edition luxury throw...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair Smoke and Clear Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
This striking chandelier is composed by 78 smoke and ice color Murano glass 'Tronchi' by 20 cm high. Ten E 27 light bulbs. Height without chain( cm 60 )inches 23,60 with chain...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Adjustable 1966 Collection Chaise Lounges by Richard Schultz
Located in Dorchester, MA
Richard Schultz originally designed his minimalist 1966 Collection of outdoor furniture for Florence Knoll's Florida residence. For this pair of chaise lounges slender frames of whit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Light Blue Venini Murano Lantern, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Lantern Light blu glass Venetian Murano glass by Venini . 1940'
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

One Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
One German Hutschenreuther porcelain table lamp. Signed Leonard. Measures: Height base 43 cm. Diameter base 17 cm. The lampshade is not included in the price.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from G-Plan, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This mid century wardrobe in teak was produced in Great Britain by G Plan in the 1960s. Wardrobe with two doors, inside there are: handrail. The teak elements have been cleaned clean...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A luxurious oversized swivel tub chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This exquisite piece boasts its original vinyl, preserving the authentic charm of its era. The bac...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Wall lamps mod. Splugen Brau by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of wall lamps mod. Splügen Bräu Designed by Castiglioni Achille, Castiglioni Piergiacomo for Flos Perfect vintage condition Italy, 1961
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

IKEA Savo Longue Chair By Monika Mulder
By IKEA
Located in Čelinac, BA
Monika Mudler Savo Longue Chair for IKEA
Category

1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Marco Zanuso Maggiolina White Leather Chair by Zanotta, 1947
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Maggiolina chair by Zanotta designed by Marco Zanuso, originally designed in 1947. Cowhide sling supports one large Nappa leather cushion. A s...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N Floor Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N floor lamp. Executed in handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp and metal legs. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bakker “Strip” Dining Table, NL, 1970’s
Located in Austin, TX
Hard to find in the US, Dutch designed “Strip” dining table by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn. Great Scandinavian Modern styling with bentwood construction in natural finished ash in a c...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ash

Midcentury coffe table mod. 784 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1968
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury coffee table model 784 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Original chromed steel structure and glass top Perfect vintage condition Italy, 1960
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of nightstand tables by Luciano Frigerio, Italy 1970
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning pair of night stand tables designed by Luciano Frigerio. Original veneered wood structure with golden brass details Italy, 1970s
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Asian wall mirror
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Late 20th century Asian Brown wall mirror. Standing 3ft tall and 2ft wide. Excellent condition. The wear is consistent with the age and use. The mirror weighs less than 40lbs. Statem...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Walnut 2-Door Credenza
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Diminutive credenza from the early 1950s. Walnut top is new veneer replacing worn Formica. Leather pulls a signature Florence Knoll design mark. Two sliding doors open to reveal two ...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Maison Arlus Bronze Hand Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and very rare in bronze color pair of hands sconces by Maison Arlus. Model number 1436, figuring a bronze hand holding a lighted Opaline gl...
Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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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