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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
Vanessa red metal bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s 
Located in Padova, IT
Born in Venice in 1935, Tobia Scarpa is the son of the famous architect Carlo Scarpa. Together with his wife Afra, Tobia began working in the Venini glass factory in Murano in the 19...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Pair Leather Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Milo Baughman / Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chairs,, Professionally reupholstered in a butter soft white leather, Original chrome frames,, Super stylish and extremely...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

Extraordinary Lounge Chair in Ash and Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, ash, fabric, metal, Europe, 1970s. Unconventional lounge chair that features an outstanding design. The seating contains multiple tube-shaped cushions attached togeth...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Maralunga 675 Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
Located in Budapest, HU
Designed in 1973 by Vico Magistretti, and winner of a Compasso d’Oro award in 1979, the Maralunga 675 model immediately made its mark as an icon with great strength and impact on the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Suede

Pierre Paulin Mushroom Chair for Artifort 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mushroom Chair By Pierre Paulin For Artifort 1970s
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Fabric

Vintage round marble dining table 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Spectacular round 'viola' marble dining or center table with a conical shaped base. Beautiful veins in the marble. Very much in the style of Angelo Mangiarotti. Good condition 19...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Marble

Monumental Stainless Steel "Waterfall" Credenza by John Mascheroni
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning credenza is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and unique design sensibility of John Mascheroni. The piece, which dates back to the 1970s, is crafted from exoti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage oval travertine dining table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant travertine dining table. Beautiful coloured travertine with a nice pattern. Timeless and very beautiful table wich fits most interiors. Good condition. 1970s - Italy D...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Travertine

i4 Mariani Large Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I4 Mariani, modular sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s. This well-designed sofa is fully executed in beautiful brown leather with age-appropriate, admirable pati...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Leather

Vintage Wooden 13 Row Abacus.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Abacus has Black painted wood framing. The beads have been left unpainted, showcasing beautiful wood grain. The middle dividing wood piece is accented with white lining. Vintag...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Decorative Wooden Board With Dutch Folk Delft Style Tiles.
Located in Seattle, WA
Could be Used as Decoration or as a Small Charcuterie Board. White Tile with Blue Motif. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 4 1/2 D ; 1/2 D ; 11 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wood

Danish Modern Extendable Dining Table w Two Leaves, c 1970s, Refinished, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful and charming Danish Modern dining table comes with two leaves and can extend from 45 inches to 85 inches. Produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark during the 1970s (signed...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawer Dresser Dovetail Drawers Cabinet Storage
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut 9-Drawer Dresser. This piece measures 71.5 inches in length, 19 inches in depth, and stands at a height of 30 inches. Crafted with walnut veneer ov...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern "Bells of Carefree" Brutalist Bronze Sculptural Wind Chime
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage new old stock cast bronze sculptural wind chime or bell with great patina by "Bells of Carefree" in the style of architect and artist, Paolo Soleri or Jeff Cross...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Bronze

Big Size Alfredo Barbini Pair of Table Lamps made in Murano Glass
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Rare and Beautiful Big Size Alfredo Barbini Pair of Table Lamps made in Murano Glass.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Travertine Magazine Rack, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Travertine Magazine Rack, 1970s
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Travertine

Italian XL Flush Mount Light or Wall Sconce in Metal and Glass, 1970s
By Flos
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous POP STYLE flush mount light or wall sconce with white large metal base and glass sphere. This is the large model of the picture. Made in Italy in the 1970s. New wiring. Mat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or men’s room. Some scratches and a nice ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

1970s Anthony Redmile Mounted Horns
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1970s Anthony Redmile mounted horns with silver plated details and polished tiger eye Signed and stamped on the base. Good vintade overall condition
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Sculpture in Brass, Steel & Aluminum, Manner of Silas Seandle
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern sculpture- realized in the manner of Silas Seandle- was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It consists of a...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a royal blue leather. 1 side chair 1 armchair Reupholste...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Don Chadwick from Herman Miller, USA 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa by Don Chadwick from Herman Miller, USA 1970s. Famous modular sofa designed by Don Chadwick in 1974 and produced from Herman Miller. This sofa consi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Fabric, Plastic

Mid Century Ceramic Pineapple Table Lamp by Marcello Fantoni (attr.) Italy 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp with an orange ceramic base representing a pineapple. Designed probably by Marcello Fantoni, Italy, 1970s. Executed in orange colored...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Ceramic

Lamborghini Rowing Machine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian vintage Lamborghini oak wood rowing machine.Rowing machine is in good vintage condition . Previously we have one in our office on the wall.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Brass "Poufs" by Marge Carson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of vintage brass poufs / ottomans designed by Marge Carson in United States, circa 1970s. These poufs have been professionally reupho...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Brass Inlaid Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of vintage Italian brass inlaid side tables, dating from around the 1970-80’s. The quality is outstanding, they are large, impressive and extremely well made. They ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Stunning Extra Large Glass Table Lamps by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful extra-large midcentury mushroom table lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. Made of a single piece of blown and cased glass with black and red pigment inclusions which...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Opal

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

Pair of Guy Lefevre For Maison Jansen Sofa Table
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of sofa tables by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Repolished and refinished.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Togo 3-seater Sofa in orange velvet by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset. It shows a nice warm natural color tone and its famous wrinkled cozy design. Lined underneath with original fabric ...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Fabric, Velvet

1 of 7 Wonderful Crystal Sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning golden sconces with crystal glasses, made by Kinkeldey, Germany, circa 1970-1979. It’s composed of crystal glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. From the series: Classic ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Mario Bellini Gli Scacchi Black Table Elements for C&B Italy, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' table/seat elements for C&B (later B&B) Italy, circa 1970 3 black polyurethane elements by Mario Bellini that can either be used as table or seats or pre...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Plastic

Abstract voluminous wall tapestry by Annet Gaaikema, 1973
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large wall Tapestry by Annet Gaaikema (1944), The Netherlands 1973. The tapestry shows beautiful crochet work made from hand woven structured threads, all skillfully and disciplinary...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Jute, Natural Fiber

Single Orrefors Crystal Flush Mount Designed by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Very well kept Swedish Orrefors flush mount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, A brass frame with a bottom glass plate hold by a shiny round flat brass disc in the middle surrounded b...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni ‘Morna’ Bed with Nightstands
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, bed with nightstands model ‘Morna’, leather, opaline glass, wood, plastic, Italy, designed in 1972 This rare bed named ‘Morna’ reflects the duo’s s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Guido Faleschini 'Tucroma' Armchairs for i4 Mariani in Carbon Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Guido Faleschini "tucroma" dining armchairs for i4 Mariani, 1970's.. These vintage armchairs have been newly upholstered in Knoll Carbon Gray color leather retaining the ori...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

Solid Glass Block Bookends By Blenko
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Solid Glass Block Bookends By Blenko, textured edge.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Glass

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Table Lamp Clear to White Milk Glass 1975
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic mushroom shape table lamp with a clear to white base and shade. One piece which sends a soft glow of light. Has a flea bite on its base, pictured. Otherwise in excellent vi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Art Glass

Giovanni Carini for Planula Set of Four "Libellula" Chairs. Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Set of four chairs Mod. Libellula, design by Giovanni Carini made for Planula,1970 stackable with chromed metal rod frame and leather seat and back. Fair condition, some signs of tim...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

1 of 2 Large Wall Sconce Flush Mount, Koch & Lowy by Peill & Putzler, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic smoked glass wall sconce or flush mount designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Smoked Glass

Mid century high cabinet by Bergwood, attributed to Jules Wabbes 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
High cabinet produced by the Belgian company Bergwood in the 1970s. Bergwood is known for its productions of Jules Wabbes. Based on sketches that are published in the book ‘Jules Wab...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wood, Formica

Joe Colombo model Birillo set of four bar stools Zanotta Italy 1971
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic set of four bar stools model Birillo designed by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, Italy 1971. These pop art bar stools feature a white fibreglass base with black rubber edge, heavy du...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Steel

Vintage Fornasetti 70s for Winston - Collectible Ceramic Ashtray, Variazione 212
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the world of collectible ceramics with this vintage Fornasetti 70s ashtray from the iconic ‘Tema e Variazioni’ series, crafted in the Seventies for Winston brand. Adorned w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Ceramic

Börje Johanson Set of Three Barstools in Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Börje Johanson for Johanson Design, set of three barstools as part of 'Johanson Jupiter Collection', metal, leatherette, Sweden, 1970s. Highly comfortable high barstools in black le...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Glass and Smoked Glass Chandelier from the 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Compact tubular glass and smoked glass chandelier, Italian production in the 1970s. Structure locked to the main support by three small unscrewable brass pins for bulb replacement...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier is made of 50 discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on four levels. Nine light bulbes E 14.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Centro Progetti Tecno Conference Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, conference table model 'T335', lacquered wood, aluminum, Italy, 1975-1978 Large conference table with a black lacquered wooden top that has an incredibly soft...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Aluminum

Petite Modernist Futuristic Ice Glass Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite gorgeous futuristic glass flush mount. It can be used also as a wall light. The light fixture requires one European E27 bulb, up to 60 watts. Clear ice glass, mounted on a b...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Willy Rizzo attributed Majorelle blue lacquer and brass coffee table 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain guests in your living room. Following the glamorous mid-century look of other classic Willy Rizzo designs, this Majorelle blue lacquered table...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik frosted Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass color chandelier with eight frosted glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Ibisco Italian hideleather dining sling chairs in brandy colour, 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Introducing a set of four Ibisco chairs, a timeless embodiment of Italian craftsmanship from the 1970s. These chairs seamlessly blend cubistic and minimalistic design elements, featu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Leather, Beech

Round extractable Dining Table in Walnut by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for La Sorgente dei Mobili, dining table, birch and mahogany, Italy, 1972. An extendable mahogany center or dining table with birch inlay by Angelo Mangiarotti, m...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Walnut

Jack Lenor Larson style armless loveseat with 2 ottomans
Located in Charleston, SC
Awesome mod armless loveseat length sofa with 2 matching ottomans upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen style geometric fabric in shades of brown, rust, and tan. It is in wonderful vintag...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Upholstery

Italian Mazzega Table Lamp Murano Glass, circa 1970
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Italian Mazzega Murano glass table lamp, 1970s The lamp features clear and white clouded Murano glass and a chrome base. Designer...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Chrome

Round Pedestal Coffee Table in Travertine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, travertine, Europe, 1970s Beautiful coffee table completely executed in travertine. The base consists of a round pedestal that gets wider towards the base to which it ...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Travertine

Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, I§taly 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously manufactured by Kartell, this versatile sideboard or shoe cabinet, model 4963, is a masterpiece of avant-garde vintage design. The rectangu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Plastic

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 ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Elm

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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