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Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Bookcase by Christian Hvidt, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Bookcase by Christian Hvidt, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Bookcase by Christian Hvidt, 1970s

By Christian Hvidt, Soborg Mobler

Located in PARIS, FR

Solid mahogany bookcase designed by Christian Hvidt and edited by Søborg Møbler in the 1970s. The design is sober and functional, highlighting the natural beauty of the wood, the pre...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet by Christian Hvidt, Denmark, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet by Christian Hvidt, Denmark, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet by Christian Hvidt, Denmark, 1970s

By Soborg Mobler, Christian Hvidt

Located in PARIS, FR

Solid mahogany cabinet that sits on a removable base designed by Christian Hvidt in the 1970s and produced by Søborg Møbler. The beautiful proportions and quality of workmanship make...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet by Christian Hvidt, Denmark, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet by Christian Hvidt, Denmark, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Cabinet by Christian Hvidt, Denmark, 1970

By Soborg Mobler, Christian Hvidt

Located in PARIS, FR

Solid mahogany cabinet that sits on a removable base designed by Christian Hvidt in the 1970s and produced by Søborg Møbler. The beautiful proportions and quality of workmanship make...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1970s Metropolitan Furniture Corporation Green Velvet Lounge Chairs
1970s Metropolitan Furniture Corporation Green Velvet Lounge Chairs

1970s Metropolitan Furniture Corporation Green Velvet Lounge Chairs

By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan

Located in Dallas, TX

Heumann was an incredible American Mid-Century furniture designer and responsible for elevating Metropolitan Furniture and designing the most iconic pieces they made.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mel Smilow Mid Century Modern Abstract Grid Oil on Canvas Assemblage 1988
Mel Smilow Mid Century Modern Abstract Grid Oil on Canvas Assemblage 1988

Mel Smilow Mid Century Modern Abstract Grid Oil on Canvas Assemblage 1988

By Mel Smilow

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Signed. Mel Smilow, the famed mid century furniture designer, had a passion for art before he took over the family business of wholesaling furniture when his father passed.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Foam, Pine

Oswald Vermaercke Paola rosewood highboard for V-Form Belgium 1959
Oswald Vermaercke Paola rosewood highboard for V-Form Belgium 1959

Oswald Vermaercke Paola rosewood highboard for V-Form Belgium 1959

By V-Form, Oswald Vermaercke

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautifully crafted piece of furniture by one of Belgium's most well known mid century furniture designers.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Niels Otto Møller Model 85 Teak Dining Chairs in Danish Papercord
Vintage Niels Otto Møller Model 85 Teak Dining Chairs in Danish Papercord

Vintage Niels Otto Møller Model 85 Teak Dining Chairs in Danish Papercord

By Neils O. Möller

Located in Emeryville, CA

An exceptional Danish design classic, the Møller No. 86 side chairs were masterfully created in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik. Crafted from s...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Wingback Armchair With Ottoman in the Style of Mogens Koch
Mid-Century Wingback Armchair With Ottoman in the Style of Mogens Koch

Mid-Century Wingback Armchair With Ottoman in the Style of Mogens Koch

By Mogens Koch

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary custom-made Wingback Armchair, in the style of Mid-Century furniture designer Mogens Koch. Extremely rare and versatile, our studio has painstakingly replicated the MK-...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Playboy Chair - Model C140 - Mid Century Walnut Armchair
Jens Risom Playboy Chair - Model C140 - Mid Century Walnut Armchair

Jens Risom Playboy Chair - Model C140 - Mid Century Walnut Armchair

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Decatur, GA

Jens Risom Model C140 “Playboy” Armchair in Original Mustard Tweed Upholstery Model C140 “Playboy” armchair designed by Jens Risom circa 1960s. One of Risom’s most celebrated lounge...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Teak 'Propos' Floating Top Desk by Louis van Teeffelen for Hulmefa
Teak 'Propos' Floating Top Desk by Louis van Teeffelen for Hulmefa

Teak 'Propos' Floating Top Desk by Louis van Teeffelen for Hulmefa

By Louis Van Teeffelen, Hulmefa, Tijsseling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by Hulmefa as part of their 'Propos' line, this Dutch Mid-Century desk was designed by Louis van Teeffelen in collaboration with the Tijsseling company. The top surface feat...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Equally suited as a sideboard, chest of drawers, or statement storage piece, it brings warmth, refinement, and architectural presence to both contemporary interiors and important col...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

"Aquilone" Lounge Chairs by Luigi “Gigi” Radice for Ambrogi Salotti, Italy 1950s
"Aquilone" Lounge Chairs by Luigi “Gigi” Radice for Ambrogi Salotti, Italy 1950s

"Aquilone" Lounge Chairs by Luigi “Gigi” Radice for Ambrogi Salotti, Italy 1950s

By Gigi Radice

Located in Utrecht, NL

Italian mid-century furniture designers are known as masters of elegant organic forms. Seating models like this pair were created to highlight the spirit of rebirth of post-war furni...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Stora Eva" Armchair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK, Sweden 1950s
"Stora Eva" Armchair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK, Sweden 1950s

"Stora Eva" Armchair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK, Sweden 1950s

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Utrecht, NL

Hörlin-Holmquist had a unique and humanistic design vision, and because of her uncompromising attitude, she became one of Sweden’s most renowned mid-century furniture designers. Hör...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Mid-Century Modern Italian Table Lamp by Designer, 1950s Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Table Lamp by Designer, 1950s Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Table Lamp by Designer, 1950s Glass

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Italian table lamp, mid-century modern design, made of satin-finished glass. Italy, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Glass, Italy, 1950 by Designer
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Glass, Italy, 1950 by Designer

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Glass, Italy, 1950 by Designer

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Mid-century modern table lamp, made of white glass with blue and green hues. Italy, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Table Lamp by Designer, Italy, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Table Lamp by Designer, Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Table Lamp by Designer, Italy, 1950

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Acrilyc table lamp with a metal base. Acrylic wasn't yet as industrialized as it is now and was considered as something exotic. Italy, CIRCA 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of "Conseta" Lounge Chairs by Friedrich-Wilhelm Möller, Germany 1960s
Pair of "Conseta" Lounge Chairs by Friedrich-Wilhelm Möller, Germany 1960s

Pair of "Conseta" Lounge Chairs by Friedrich-Wilhelm Möller, Germany 1960s

By COR

Located in Utrecht, NL

The subtly angular structure features straight and soft edges, combining traditional craftsmanship and the architectural know-how of mid-century furniture designers. While the refine...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ernst Martin Dettinger Set of "6057" Ash Chairs, Germany 1950s
Ernst Martin Dettinger Set of "6057" Ash Chairs, Germany 1950s

Ernst Martin Dettinger Set of "6057" Ash Chairs, Germany 1950s

By Ernst Martin Dettinger

Located in Utrecht, NL

The subtly angular structure features straight and curved edges, combining the organicity of traditional craftsmanship and the architectural know-how of mid-century furniture designe...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960's
Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960's

Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960's

By Jens Risom

Located in Deland, FL

The "Playboy" derivation was coined after a July 1961 Playboy article on influential Mid-Century furniture designers featuring Jens Risom standing next to the C140 the chair.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Model C140 "Playboy" by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, USA, c. 1960s
Set of 6 Model C140 "Playboy" by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, USA, c. 1960s

Set of 6 Model C140 "Playboy" by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, USA, c. 1960s

By Jens Risom

Located in Deland, FL

The "Playboy" derivation was coined after a July 1961 Playboy article on influential Mid-Century furniture designers featuring Jens Risom standing next to the C140 the chair.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Ebony Chairs, Italy, 1950s, Designer Unknown
Mid-Century Modern Ebony Chairs, Italy, 1950s, Designer Unknown

Mid-Century Modern Ebony Chairs, Italy, 1950s, Designer Unknown

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Ebony-stained wooden chairs, sprung seat with original period skai upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Oak & Mirror Vanity, Italy, Designer Unknown
Mid-Century Modern Oak & Mirror Vanity, Italy, Designer Unknown

Mid-Century Modern Oak & Mirror Vanity, Italy, Designer Unknown

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage 20th-century Italian-made toilet made of oak veneer wood with stool, shelf and small chest of drawers, 1970s mirror and light point serviced and working.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Designers
Mid-Century Modern Designers

Mid-Century Modern Designers

Located in New York, NY

An homage to the design pioneers who defined the Mid-Century aesthetic through their work in furniture, glassware, ceramics and textiles More than 50 years later, the fascination wi...

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2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Cart, Italy, Designer Unknown, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Cart, Italy, Designer Unknown, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Brass Bar Cart, Italy, Designer Unknown, 1950s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Removable double-deck service trolley, usable as serving trays. In brass.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Planter, Italy, 1950s, Designer Unknown
Mid-Century Modern Brass Planter, Italy, 1950s, Designer Unknown

Mid-Century Modern Brass Planter, Italy, 1950s, Designer Unknown

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Fioriera in ottone e lamiera in metallo smaltato.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Wall Mirror with Shelf
Danish Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Wall Mirror with Shelf

Danish Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Wall Mirror with Shelf

By International Designers Group

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice Mid-Century teak modern wall mirror vanity.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Brazilian Designer, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Brazilian Designer, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Brazilian Designer, 1970s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Brazilian Designer, 1970s Armchair with solid wood legs, made by an unattributed Brazilian designer, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1960s Coffee table from the 1960s, by an unattributed Brazilian designer. It has a wooden top and is supported by slender iron...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1970s Center table structured with solid wooden slats, with metal details and marble top, manufactured by Unknown Brazilian De...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Sideboard, Brass, American Designer
Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Sideboard, Brass, American Designer

Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Sideboard, Brass, American Designer

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Sideboard, Brass, American Designer Walnut Mid Cent Dresser or Chest having four drawers above four doors leading to large open interiors. the whole havi...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

DESiGNER VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN LE CORBUSIER CASSINA LC1 COW HIDE ARMCHAIR
DESiGNER VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN LE CORBUSIER CASSINA LC1 COW HIDE ARMCHAIR

DESiGNER VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN LE CORBUSIER CASSINA LC1 COW HIDE ARMCHAIR

By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exqusite, highly collectable Mid Century Modern, Cassina LC1 Le Corbusier Cow Hide armchair ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Dinning Table by Unknown Designer, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Dinning Table by Unknown Designer, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Dinning Table by Unknown Designer, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Hidden among Brazil's modern furniture heritage are pieces whose origins remain a mystery. These designs, beautifully crafted and steeped in the aesthetics of their time, are yet to ...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Dinning Table by Unknown Designer, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Dinning Table by Unknown Designer, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Dinning Table by Unknown Designer, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Hidden among Brazil's modern furniture heritage are pieces whose origins remain a mystery. These designs, beautifully crafted and steeped in the aesthetics of their time, are yet to ...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk
Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk

Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk

By Erling Torvits

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Danish Design Danish glossy veneer secretary attributed Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik. This secretary has a hinged leaf that drops down and becomes a sturdy desktop. Inside the...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Glass Centerpiece by Argentine Designer Alberto Churba
Mid Century Modern Glass Centerpiece by Argentine Designer Alberto Churba

Mid Century Modern Glass Centerpiece by Argentine Designer Alberto Churba

By Alberto Churba

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Mid-20th Century Modern Glass Centerpiece Salad Bowl by Argentine Designer Alberto Churba Expertly cast by pioneering argentine designer Alberto Churba in the mid-20th century, this...

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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed
Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed

Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-Century Modern side chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed in beech wood and leatherette. Period 1940s in very good condition. Measure in cm: H 77\42, W 43, D 43.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s Mid-Century Brazilian Tea Cart by Unattributed Brazilian Designer, manufactured circa 1960. The tea cart has 3 levels, the f...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid Century Modern Designer X Base Ottomans/Benches Newly Reupholstered- Pair
Mid Century Modern Designer X Base Ottomans/Benches Newly Reupholstered- Pair

Mid Century Modern Designer X Base Ottomans/Benches Newly Reupholstered- Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Designer X Base Ottomans/Benches Newly Reupholstered in a Kate Spade Bow-Tie Patterned Chenille Fabric - Pair Add a playful yet sophisticated touch to your space...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chenille

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Unknown Designer, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Unknown Designer, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Unknown Designer, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

Hidden among Brazil's modern furniture heritage are pieces whose origins remain a mystery. These designs, beautifully crafted and steeped in the aesthetics of their time, are yet to ...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s This beautiful tea cart, manufactured by an unidentified Brazilian designer in the 1960s, showcases a blend of practicality ...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Ups Stool by Designer Hermhaus, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Modern
Ups Stool by Designer Hermhaus, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Modern

Ups Stool by Designer Hermhaus, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Modern

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

The Ups stool is created by combining five different cylinders in harmony with each other, but in varying sizes, offering a visual appeal where geometry meets elegance. While adherin...

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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

FACE Stool by Designer hermhaus, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Modern
FACE Stool by Designer hermhaus, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Modern

FACE Stool by Designer hermhaus, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Modern

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

FACE, inspired by modernism and boldly combining simple geometries, is a functional design that can be used as a complement in almost any space, while displaying an aesthetic stance ...

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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Brazilian Designer, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Brazilian Designer, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Brazilian Designer, 1950s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern wood magazine rack by Unattributed Brazilian Designer. Made of solid wood and finished with varnish, this piece is part of a set of magazine racks and other pie...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Klyne Bench by Portuguese Designer, Fabric & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
Klyne Bench by Portuguese Designer, Fabric & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

Klyne Bench by Portuguese Designer, Fabric & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Freamunde, PT

Klyne Bench is a refined study in contrasts,vivid yet restrained, minimal yet richly textured. Resting on four brushed metal legs, its clean architectural base creates a sense of lig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin

Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

This recently upholstered cubo (Cube) sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s. The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from ...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern magazine rack by Brazilian Designer, 1960s This magazine rack is a carefully crafted piece of furniture made of wood, featuring a solid wooden base and smaller ...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Designer Desk in Paul McCobb Style
Vintage Mid Century Modern Designer Desk in Paul McCobb Style

Vintage Mid Century Modern Designer Desk in Paul McCobb Style

By Paul McCobb

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Add a touch of mid-century modern sophistication to your workspace with this vintage designer desk in the style of Paul McCobb.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Lobby Armchair by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern Design
Lobby Armchair by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern Design

Lobby Armchair by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This gorgeous "Lobby" lounge chair is a true masterpiece of mid-century Brazilian design, created by the renowned architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

PAIR OF ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN DESIGNER GREEN LEATHER CONTEMPORARY ARMCHAIRS
PAIR OF ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN DESIGNER GREEN LEATHER CONTEMPORARY ARMCHAIRS

PAIR OF ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN DESIGNER GREEN LEATHER CONTEMPORARY ARMCHAIRS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1960-1970's Vintage Green leather Mid Century Modern designer armchairs Please n...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Unusual Scandinavian Teak Bentwood Designer Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Unusual Scandinavian Teak Bentwood Designer Sofa Mid-Century Modern

Unusual Scandinavian Teak Bentwood Designer Sofa Mid-Century Modern

By Niels Eilersen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Unusual Scandinavian Bentwood sofa. We just love the bentwood arms and the way the sofa is upholstered with giant square buttons. This piece will need to be reupholstered as the orig...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Brass Adjustable Designer Chair, Modern Style, Mid-20th Century, 1970
Brass Adjustable Designer Chair, Modern Style, Mid-20th Century, 1970

Brass Adjustable Designer Chair, Modern Style, Mid-20th Century, 1970

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Unusual brass adjustable designer chair. A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in brass, the seat can be set to 2 different heights either to suit a Bar or a Table ( very h...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Klyne Bench by Portuguese Designer, Velvet & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
Klyne Bench by Portuguese Designer, Velvet & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

Klyne Bench by Portuguese Designer, Velvet & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Freamunde, PT

Klyne Bench is a refined study in contrasts,vivid yet restrained, minimal yet richly textured. Resting on four brushed metal legs, its clean architectural base creates a sense of lig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Italian Designer Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Italian Designer Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Italy

Italian Designer Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Iconic midcentury desk lamp with beautiful brass details. Minimalistic design from the 1950s - adjustable big round red fabric shade. The shade provides a smooth large-area light. Ni...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1960s Armchair from the late 1960s, manufactured by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil. Structure in ebonized...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern 801 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1959
Mid-Century Modern 801 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1959

Mid-Century Modern 801 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1959

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

The 1950s proved to be politically and economically favorable to initiatives related to industrial production. The Polish naturalized Brazilian architect, Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020)...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Wall lamp by Unattributed designer, Brazil, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wall lamp by Unattributed designer, Brazil, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wall lamp by Unattributed designer, Brazil, 1960s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Wall lamp by Unattributed designer, Brazil, 1960s Pair of red wall lamps in a conical or elongated “wedge” shape. Each piece consists of two sloping sides that f...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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Two Dining Room Tabel Rope Chairs Designed by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle
Two Dining Room Tabel Rope Chairs Designed by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle

Two Dining Room Tabel Rope Chairs Designed by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle

By Poul Volther

Located in Fair Oaks, CA

Makes a great desk, vanity or accent chair in any Mid-Century/Danish Modern setting. Famous Mid-Century furniture designer, Poul Volther, designed this chair for Frem Rojle.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rope, Teak

Teak Dunbar Magazine Holder
Teak Dunbar Magazine Holder

Teak Dunbar Magazine Holder

Unavailable

H 16 in W 13.75 in D 7 in

Teak Dunbar Magazine Holder

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Dunbar magazine holder Edward Wormley (1907-1995) is perhaps the most admired Mid-Century furniture designer. His timeless designs for Dunbar represent some of the most highly sou...

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Vintage 1950s American Magazine Racks and Stands

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Teak

Two Danish Modern Frem Rojle Teak Chairs
Two Danish Modern Frem Rojle Teak Chairs

Two Danish Modern Frem Rojle Teak Chairs

Unavailable

H 30 in W 17 in D 18 in

Two Danish Modern Frem Rojle Teak Chairs

By Poul Volther

Located in Fair Oaks, CA

Makes a great desk, vanity or accent chair in any Mid-Century/Danish Modern setting. Famous mid century furniture designer, Poul Volther, designed this chair for Frem Rojle.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM A high backed lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen. Manufactured in Denmar...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Other

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Chairs Unknown Designer
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Chairs Unknown Designer

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Chairs Unknown Designer

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 19.3 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Chairs Unknown Designer

Located in Sao Paulo, BR

Set of 4 Brazilian Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with original vintage green fabric made in the 60's. Solid jacaranda structure, perfect for either casual or formal dining room or...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Rare Designer Mid-Century Modern Multiform Cocktail Table
Rare Designer Mid-Century Modern Multiform Cocktail Table

Rare Designer Mid-Century Modern Multiform Cocktail Table

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine and rare designer chrome and light smoked glass multiform and shape adjustable cocktail/coffee/side table. Can be used in a variety of decorative interior uses or just as a mo...

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Vintage 1960s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair
Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair

Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair

Unavailable

H 44.89 in W 17.72 in D 22.84 in

Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair

By Alex de Rouvray

Located in PARIS, FR

The minimal and elegant design of the Mayet Office Chair gives it a unique style in the world of clunky office chairs. Thanks to its ergonomic design, the Mayet Office Chair provides...

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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Suede Sofa by Brazilian Architect/Designer Percival Lafer
Mid-Century Modern Suede Sofa by Brazilian Architect/Designer Percival Lafer

Mid-Century Modern Suede Sofa by Brazilian Architect/Designer Percival Lafer

By Percival Lafer

Located in Southhampton, NY

The frame crafted of heavy Brazilian rosewood solids, the sofa's pre-formed seat, back and arm cushions upholstered and hand-tufted in the original brown patchwork suede leather, Bra...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Suede, Rosewood

Flair Chrome and Mohair Designer Lounge Chairs
Flair Chrome and Mohair Designer Lounge Chairs

Flair Chrome and Mohair Designer Lounge Chairs

By Flair

Located in Chicago, IL

Calling all interior designers! Place this stunning pair of Flair chrome lounge chairs, a subsidiary of Bernhardt, in your clients home and you're guaranteed another contract to desi...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Rare Barbell Floor Lamp by Designer John Mascheroni
Mid-Century Rare Barbell Floor Lamp by Designer John Mascheroni

Mid-Century Rare Barbell Floor Lamp by Designer John Mascheroni

By John Mascheroni

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A vintage rare barbell lamp designed circa 1960s by esteemed lighting designer John Mascheroni. Mascheroni incorporated an unusual on-off switch which works when the lamp is pivoted ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Horsehair Onassis Designer Slipper Dining Chairs-Exotic Mid Century Custom
Horsehair Onassis Designer Slipper Dining Chairs-Exotic Mid Century Custom

Horsehair Onassis Designer Slipper Dining Chairs-Exotic Mid Century Custom

By Ronn Jaffe, Mars Jaffe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Power chairs for A Connoisseur, the originals designed and fabricated by Mars & Ronn Jaffe. Designed for Aristotle Onassis in the late 1970s. This set of four was fabricated at the ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bar Cart
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bar Cart

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bar Cart

Unavailable

H 43.25 in W 15.25 in D 18.25 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bar Cart

By Milo Baughman

Located in Arlington Heights, IL

In the style of Mid-Century well-known furniture designer Milo Baughman. The smart bar-cart offers 3 shelves to store liquor & barware, 2 clear glass and 1 aubergine in color.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Chrome

Mid-Century Coffee Table, Knut Hesterberg 'Designer' for Ronald Schmitt, Germany
Mid-Century Coffee Table, Knut Hesterberg 'Designer' for Ronald Schmitt, Germany

Mid-Century Coffee Table, Knut Hesterberg 'Designer' for Ronald Schmitt, Germany

By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg

Located in Bern, CH

Beautiful coffee table, designed by Knut Hesterberg. It was produced by Ronald Schmitt in Germany in the 1960s. The glass plate is very thick and the solid aluminium legs are high qu...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Skaraborgs Möbelindustri AB Tibro Chairs, Sweden
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Skaraborgs Möbelindustri AB Tibro Chairs, Sweden

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Skaraborgs Möbelindustri AB Tibro Chairs, Sweden

By Skaraborgs Möbelindustri Tibro

Located in Wilmington, DE

A pair of Mid-Century Modern Skaraborgs chairs. Swedish furniture designer Skaraborgs Mobelindustri AB Tibro.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Fabric

Cassina Maralunga Designer Sofa Wool White Two-Seat Function Couch Modern
Cassina Maralunga Designer Sofa Wool White Two-Seat Function Couch Modern

Cassina Maralunga Designer Sofa Wool White Two-Seat Function Couch Modern

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Grenoble, FR

Original Cassina Maralunga designer teddy bear wool sofa in a minimalistic and modern design, with convenient functions, made for pure comfort and flexibility.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Wool

Set of Abstract Enamel Accessories
Set of Abstract Enamel Accessories

Set of Abstract Enamel Accessories

Unavailable

H 1.75 in W 4.75 in D 3.75 in

Set of Abstract Enamel Accessories

By Oli

Located in Northbrook, IL

Beautiful Set of 3 Enameled Copper Desk Top Accessories, Consisting of 2 Enamel Dishes and a Black Ceramic and Enamel Box. The Abstract Design in White and Gold Tones Adds Subtle Shi...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Copper, Enamel

Modern Design Marble Table Metal Structure Color Sergio Prieto Designer Dovain
Modern Design Marble Table Metal Structure Color Sergio Prieto Designer Dovain

Modern Design Marble Table Metal Structure Color Sergio Prieto Designer Dovain

By Sergio Prieto

Located in Lisbon, PT

The new table Frida is a creation of the Spanish designer Sergio Prieto. Recognized for the use of geometric and organic shapes at the same time, as we can see in this piece. The pla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

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Marble, Metal, Sheet Metal

Modern Design Marble Table Metal Structure Color Sergio Prieto Designer Dovain
Modern Design Marble Table Metal Structure Color Sergio Prieto Designer Dovain

Modern Design Marble Table Metal Structure Color Sergio Prieto Designer Dovain

By Sergio Prieto

Located in Lisbon, PT

The new table Frida is a creation of the Spanish designer Sergio Prieto. Recognized for the use of geometric and organic shapes at the same time, as we can see in this piece. The pla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

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Marble, Metal, Sheet Metal

Midcentury Sofa, Danish Designer
Midcentury Sofa, Danish Designer

Midcentury Sofa, Danish Designer

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 86.62 in D 33.47 in

Midcentury Sofa, Danish Designer

Located in Singapore, SG

Generously proportioned three person sofa by a Danish cabinetmaker circa 1970s. It’s down filled cushions are upholstered in wonderfully patinated brown leather. It has a wonderfully...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Oak

Rya Rug by Scandinavian Designer Eva Brummer
Rya Rug by Scandinavian Designer Eva Brummer

Rya Rug by Scandinavian Designer Eva Brummer

By Eva Brummer

Located in Madison, WI

Rya rug by Scandinavian designer Eva Brummer. A rya is a traditional Scandinavian wool knotted pile carpet. Each knot composed of three strands of wool, enabling the rug to exhibit r...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

Vintage Interior Designer Sketch, "Dormirtorio"
Vintage Interior Designer Sketch, "Dormirtorio"

Vintage Interior Designer Sketch, "Dormirtorio"

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in

Vintage Interior Designer Sketch, "Dormirtorio"

Located in Perpignan, FR

Vintage interior designer work of a bourgeois home made for a Spanish client in the 1970s. Drawing and watercolor techniques on thick paper. Overall good condition, some stains.  

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paint, Crayon

Vintage Interior Designer Sketch, "Dormitorio Ninas"
Vintage Interior Designer Sketch, "Dormitorio Ninas"

Vintage Interior Designer Sketch, "Dormitorio Ninas"

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in

Vintage Interior Designer Sketch, "Dormitorio Ninas"

Located in Perpignan, FR

Vintage interior designer work of a bourgeois home made for a Spanish client in the 1970s. Drawing and watercolor techniques on thick paper. Overall good condition, some stains.

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Vintage Interior Designer Sketch, "Pasillo Recibidor"
Vintage Interior Designer Sketch, "Pasillo Recibidor"

Vintage Interior Designer Sketch, "Pasillo Recibidor"

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in

Vintage Interior Designer Sketch, "Pasillo Recibidor"

Located in Perpignan, FR

Vintage interior designer work of a bourgeois home made for a Spanish client in the 1970s. Drawing and watercolor techniques on thick paper. Overall good condition, some stains.

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Exquisite Sofa by Brazilian Designer Dinucci
Exquisite Sofa by Brazilian Designer Dinucci

Exquisite Sofa by Brazilian Designer Dinucci

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 98.43 in

Exquisite Sofa by Brazilian Designer Dinucci

By Dinucci

Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil

"With a woodworking shop in São Paulo from the 1940s to the mid-1960s, Dinucci, has an expressive production of furniture of its own, which remained and still exists for sale in the ...

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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Linen, Wood

Designer armchair Fritz Neth, Correcta, 1950s
Designer armchair Fritz Neth, Correcta, 1950s

Designer armchair Fritz Neth, Correcta, 1950s

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in

Designer armchair Fritz Neth, Correcta, 1950s

By Fritz Neth, Correcta

Located in Mazowieckie, PL

Fritz Neth designer armchair from Correcta from the 1950s in its original condition, without renovation. Armchairs of the first generation and preserved in their original design by F...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Armchair by Danish designers Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen
Armchair by Danish designers Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen

Armchair by Danish designers Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in

Armchair by Danish designers Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen

By Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Classic armchair by Danish designers Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen. Designet in the 1970s and Solid oak upholstered with alcantara. Made by Nielaus/Jeki furniture. Gently ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Suede, Oak

Midcentury Pair of Designer Ottomans
Midcentury Pair of Designer Ottomans

Midcentury Pair of Designer Ottomans

Unavailable

H 19 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in

Midcentury Pair of Designer Ottomans

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine pair of Mid-Century Modern pair of ottomans in iconic 1960s form. Can also be used as benches or foot stools, newly reupholstered.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Designer Sofa Børge Jensen & Sønner, Denmark, 1960s
Designer Sofa Børge Jensen & Sønner, Denmark, 1960s

Designer Sofa Børge Jensen & Sønner, Denmark, 1960s

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 69.69 in D 28.75 in

Designer Sofa Børge Jensen & Sønner, Denmark, 1960s

By Børge Jensen & Sønner

Located in Mazowieckie, PL

Danish sofa designed by Børge Jensen & Sønner for Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik. Fully original, signed with new upholstery. A high-class material with an age-appropriate texture was ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Teak

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Midcentury Modern Furniture Designers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of midcentury modern furniture designers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique midcentury modern furniture designers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. We have 720 antique and vintage midcentury modern furniture designers in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Midcentury modern furniture designers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Midcentury modern furniture designers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Folly Cove Designers, Katie Larmour Design and Siemon & Salazar each produced beautiful midcentury modern furniture designers that are worth considering.

How Much are Midcentury Modern Furniture Designers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,583, while they’re typically $177 on the low end and $49,000 highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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

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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 celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.