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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
Guisseppe Raimondi/Gufram armchair
Located in Brussels , BE
Guisseppe Raimondi/Gufram armchair
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Milo Baughman for Lane MCM Burl wood Lowboy 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in Seattle, WA
A gorgeous mid century modern designed by Milo Baughman for Lane burl wood dresser/credenza with 9 drawers. In good vintage condition as pictured and in video. Circa 1970 Dimensions...
Category

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Burl

Amber , Grey and Pink Large Poliedri Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
This chandelier consists dozens of hand blown gray, amber , pink and clear "Poliedri" made of Murano glass with a brass frame. Price is for 1 item. Available also a pair. Edition li...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Tera Sconce by Ceramicah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tera Sconce is Ceramicah’s signature wall sconce. Its compact size and clean proportions make it perfect for use in any space. Once the ceramic pieces are fired, Lime Plaster is ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of vintage Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps White Swirl Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Murano plafond ceiling lamp / wall lamp. Mouth-blown white opal glass with swirl and white base. E14 socket. Handmade in Italy, 1970s. D:24 cm⁠⁠ H:12 cm
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 2 Large Limburg Brass with Smoked Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Large smoked glass ball pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to inst...
Category

1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Smoked Glass

Oakwood Display Cabinet
Located in Budapest, HU
"Display cabinet made of oak wood. The lower and upper parts can be attached to each other without an attachment point. The lower doors, which have a wooden inlay, can be opened by a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

1960s Hand Sculptured Modernist Walnut Table Lamp A delightful piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1960s Hand Sculptured Modernist Walnut Table Lamp A delightful piece in both design an craftsmanship, the base of the lamp is carved with a 4 step asymmetrical base which has a trip...
Category

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Office cabinet with shutter, 1960s Italian production
Located in Genova, IT
Italian sliding-gate cabinet from the 1960s. Functioning and sliding mechanism. Black lacquered metal base. four interior shelves. Original key, working lock.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

set of 2 modular armchairs Sofa italia design vintage suede, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage designer sectional armchairs set of two. We understand from our photos that can be used either individually as armchairs or combine them by composing a two-seater sofa from...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Suede

Tera Sconce by Ceramicah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tera Sconce is Ceramicah’s signature wall sconce. Its compact size and clean proportions make it perfect for use in any space. The Unglazed Tera Sconce is fired without any glaze...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Rectangular coffee table – Italy 1960
Located in Girona, ES
Rectangular coffee table in solid Rio rosewood and rosewood veneer resting on four legs linked by a strut, two drawers acting as trays covered in red Formica opening at both ends, br...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

George Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The George chair is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The George Chair is a low profile, but wide-scale lounge chair that rests on top of a ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Linen, Oak

White Washed Oak Sur Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White washed oak sur table by Lawson-Fenning. The Sur Table features a series of geometric shapes stacked on top of each other with solid wood details. Available in American walnut o...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Blue Expressionist Acrylic Abstract Painting by GM, 1998
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful abstract acrylic painting signed "GM '98". Excellent layered expressionist palette knife and brush work in blues and white with hints of green yellow, ochre, and pink peeki...
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Mid-20th Century Indian Dhurrie Rug. Size: 15'3" × 19'4" (464 × 589 cm). Dhurrie, a traditional Indian rug, has been characteristic of India for centuries. These relati...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Modern Walnut Credenza with Laminate Doors, USA, 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Simple cabinet in walnut with laminate veneered doors. Great size. Original brass pulls. And check out the spikes legs. So fab! Beautifully refinished with m...
Category

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Argentine Rocking Armchairs 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of ebonized beechwood armchairs, foam padding, velvet upholstery. Very good condition, restored.
Category

1950s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of rare Delfino armchairs by Erberto Carboni for Arflex, Italy, 1954.
Located in Milano, IT
Delfino armchairs by Erberto Carboni, Arflex production, 1954. Pair of very rare armchairs designed by Erberto Carboni for Arflex in 1954. Blue fabric upholstery, black painted met...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Figurative Totem Solid Wood Unseen Force No33 Crafted by NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Figurative Totem Solid Wood Unseen Force No33 Crafted by NONO —— This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craf...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Set of Mosaic and Black Iron Nesting Tables France 1950
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine set of three mosaic nesting tables. French fifties.
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Floor or table lamp Tube T Bronze designed in 1959
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
The Tube T table or floor lamp, designed by Belgian interior architect and designer Christophe Gevers, showcases his exceptional ability to combine form and function. Renowned for hi...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Classic Modernist walnut and leather desk by GUILDHALL CABINET SHOPS
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist walnut and leather desk by GUILDHALL CABINET SHOPS / Toronto,, Beautifully crafted,, nice simple ,elegant design,, one center drawer,, Retains original brown leathe...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp White Swirl Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano plafond ceiling lamp / wall lamp. Mouth-blown white opaline glass with swirl and white base. E27 socket. Handmade in Italy, 1970s. D:31 cm⁠⁠ H:12 cm
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Twelve Stackable Chairs with Iron Frame and papercord Seat/Backrest, Italy 1980s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
With a minimalist design that nods to industrial style, these French chairs from the 1980s stand out for their simplicity. A red metal rod seems to race around, shaping the volume of...
Category

1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp White Swirl Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano plafond ceiling lamp / wall lamp. Mouth-blown white opaline glass with swirl and white base. E27 socket. Handmade in Italy, 1970s. D:30 cm⁠⁠ H:12,5 cm
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Rougier Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Rougier model Arum plastic and lucite floor lamp.
Category

1980s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Unique Brown Glazed Ceramic Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of spectacular and stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The lights are made of orange and brown glazed ceramic and glazed in 'Fat Lava' style. The...
Category

1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair 20th Century Murano Lamps with New Wiring and Shades
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your space with 20th-century elegance fused with modern flair. These Seguso Italian Murano lamps, meticulously restored with new wiring, blend timeless craftsmanship with con...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Red Rya rug by Ege Taepper 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
This rug is an excellent example of 1970s Pop Art interiors. Made using the high-quality Danish Rya weaving technique by EGE Taeper in Denmark in the 1960s, it consists of 100 cotton...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Mactan or Fossil Stone Coffee Table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice oval coffee or side table, fabricated in the 80's. This stunning table is made of polished edged Mactan stone or Fossil stone. The weight is around 18 kg (40 Lbs). Please...
Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Cabinets With Sliding Doors, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquered solid maple record cabinets, bar cabinets, or bedside chests By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA,...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cretan Greek Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78798 Vintage Blue Greek Kilim Rug, 01'06 x 03'10. Handwoven Greek kilim rugs from Crete are traditional textiles known for their intricate designs and vibrant colors. Made using a c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair of elegant gueridons in lacquered wood and brass circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of elegant pedestal tables in lacquered wood and brass. probably an Italian work circa 1960 very good quality wear from use, fine scratches on the tray the price is for the pair...
Category

1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cretan Greek Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78797 Vintage Orange Greek Kilim Rug, 01'05 x 04'01. Handwoven Greek kilim rugs from Crete are traditional textiles renowned for their intricate designs and vibrant colors. Made from...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Remarkable set of cabinets, designed and produced by Defour Belgium in the 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
A remarkable set of cabinets, designed and produced by Defour Belgium in the 1970s. The front facade features a geometric pattern featuring large wooden door knobs. This combination ...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp White Swirl Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano plafond ceiling lamp / wall lamp. Mouth-blown white opaline glass with swirl and brass base. 3xE14 socket. Handmade in Italy, 1970s. D:38 cm⁠⁠ H:14 cm
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Coffee table by Lova Creation, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
Beautiful coffee table by Belgian studio Lova Creation, made in the late 1970s. The decorative top is in engraved brass and rests on a painted wooden base with two legs. The rectangu...
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early Pierre Chapo Pair of 'S45' Dining Chairs in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, pair of 'S45' or 'Chlacc' dining chairs, solid elm, France, 1979 These S45 chairs, also known as Chlacc, are one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Elm

Vintage Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp White Swirl Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano cone plafond ceiling lamp / wall lamp. Mouth-blown white opaline glass with swirl and white base. E27 socket. Handmade in Italy, 1970s. D:38 cm⁠⁠ H:20 cm
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Pichet Têtes
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic, 1956 Edition : 500 Publisher : Edition Picasso Catalog : [Ramié 368] White terracotta, oxidized kerosene decoration, white enamel Inscriptions and stamps under the base:...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Arm Chairs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Elegant pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings armchairs.
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery

Pine Mid-Century Square Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A pine geometric square table lamp. Italy, c1980s. Formed from layers of wood reverted. Since re-wired and PAT tested. PLEASE NOTE PRICES LISTED ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT IF SOLD ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

1970's Adjustable Architects desk lamp
Located in Brno, CZ
This bright red adjustable lamp was designed and produced in the 1970’s. This lamp can be fixed to the edge of the table which gives the light extra stability. The lamp can be adju...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Murano Graniglia Flush Mount, 3 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with a clear Murano glass diffuser hand blown with granular effect using Graniglia technique, decorated with a brown order and a pink flower in the center...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Wood and metal bookcase model E 22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase model E 22 by Osvaldo Borsani production Tecno, 1960s Bookcase model E 22 system of modular elements on metal rails by the great Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s pro...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Dalla Bassa Maria Ceramiche Memphis Ceramic Table Clock, Italy 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
This ceramic table clock is a combination of black and white round and triangular geometric shapes in 1980s Memphis style. Working mechanism with metal pendulum.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Desk Model TL22, by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Poggi, 1958
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Desk model TL22, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured by Poggi in 1958. Table completely restored. Wood: walnut. Letteratura: Gramigna G., Repertorio del desig...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1970s Italian Burl-Wood Parsons Console/Desk
Located in La Mesa, CA
Vintage Burl wood console table or writing desk in the style of John Widdicomb. Console comes with two drawers and features parsons style legs.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Burl

One of the Six Large Fagerlund Glass Leaves Brass Chandelier by Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautifully and stunning pendant chandelier with ten glass shades and brass fittings was produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. Bea...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair, France 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
This beautiful Emmanuelle peacock chairis made by the famous furniture company Kok Maison which is known for their bamboo and rattan creations around the 1960s in France. The peacock...
Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury Flush Mount, Wall or Ceiling Lamp Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - marked by label
Category

1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Blu Turquoise and Ice Color Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
This striking chandelier is composed by 78 blue turquoise and ice color Murano glass 'Tronchi' by 20 cm high. 10 E 27 light bulbs. The structure can be wired for US standards. Pri...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Gold Wall Light/Flush Mount by Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous Sciolari-style ceiling or wall light. Made of a weave of golden rods, Germany, 1970s. Dimensions: Height: 25.98" (66 cm) Width: 25.98" (66 cm) Depth: 6.29" (16 cm) The l...
Category

1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

XL Star Shaped Glass Flush Mount, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning flush mount with textured glass and brass details. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship. The textured glass creates beautiful variations...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Design Annealed Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1970's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Art Glass Re-polished Height 84cm Hand Made Good Original Condition
Category

1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Table 1970s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important "Danseurs De Ballet" table, hand-brazed in patinated bronze with green patina and glass top by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (engraved on base “Philip...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Submerged Murano glass centerpiece by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-century submerged Murano glass centerpiece, attributed to Flavio Poli, from the 1950s-60s. This hand-modeled glass piece features striking burgundy and green hues. Its size makes...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano 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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