Natural Onyx and Resin Pedestal Table by Mueller of Mexico
By Mueller Furniture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mueller is celebrated for sculptural stone furniture during the mid-20th Century.
Onyx
Pair of rare Mueller Widdicomb minimalist aluminum frame walnut night stands
By Mueller Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine pair of modernist nightstands or side tables . Manufactured by the little known Mueller furniture co. about 1958. Simple minimalist construction . Aluminum frame outlines and su...
Aluminum
Office Chair Vintage Vitramat by Wolfgang Mueller Deisig 1976 Vitra Switzerland
By Wolfgang Mueller Deisig
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage office chair designed in 1976 by Wolfgang Mueller Deisig for Vitra. The office chair features a black PVC seat shell with a foam upholstered seat and back and cove...
Plastic
$15,000Sale Price|20% Off
George Nakashima Dressing Table, Vanity, Origins, Widdicomb - Mueller, 1957
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Culver City, CA
The structure is elegant but grounded-- tapered legs, cross stretchers, that unmistakable mid-century stance that feels both delicate and completely solid at the same time.
Wood
Mueller Of Mexico Round Onyx And Brass Cocktail Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
The combination of brass and onyx gives the table a luxurious feel while still maintaining the minimalist, functional aesthetic typical of mid-century modern furniture. Warm patina t...
Onyx, Brass
Vintage Mueller Electric Point-of-Sale Advertising Display
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s/1950s; Mueller Electric Co. - Cleveland, OH Vintage advertising store display. This piece features an assortment of offerings produced by Mueller, an electrical component ...
Metal
Landscape Painting Signed H. Mueller, Oak Gulch, 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Landscape painting, oil on artist board in giltwood frame. Titled oak gulch and dated 1950.
Wood, Paint
Vintage Ebonized Wood and Vitrolite Glass Coffee Table by Van Keppel and Green
By Mueller Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two-tier coffee table by California designers, Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green ( V.K.G ) for Mueller of Grand Rapids, Michigan (ca. 1950s, USA). Composed of an ebonized walnut fr...
Vitrolite, Walnut
Sculptural Armchair in Pine -and Plywood by Eberhard Muéller, Germany 1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Designed by German architect Eberhard Muéller, this wooden chair exemplifies his fusion of function and form. Known for integrating modernist principles into everyday objects, Müller...
Pine, Plywood
Alfred Mueller. Multiposition Office Desk Lamp "Quick 1500" 1935
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Alfred Mueller. Multiposition office desk lamp "Quick 1500". 1935 Manufacturer: BAG Belmag Turgi. Model name: AMBA Model number: 1500. Designed: 1935. Basel Switzerlan...
Unavailable
H 74.41 in Dm 13.78 in
Bamboo Floor Lamp by Pitt Mueller Werkstätten, Villich bei Bonn, Germany, 1950s
By Pitt Müller
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
Bamboo floor lamp by Pitt Mueller Werkstätten, Villich bei Bonn, Germany, 1950s. The lampshades have been renewed the original ones can be delivered with the shipment.
Bamboo
Pair of Rare Mueller Metals Co. X-Base Lounge Chairs
By Mueller Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of rare mueller metals co. (division of Widdicomb) X base lounge chairs. New upholstery. Very comfortable. Striking yet simple design.
Aluminum
Stephen Mueller Painting
By Stephen Mueller
Located in Dallas, TX
Enormous oil on canvas by Color Field painter Stephen Mueller. This piece is a stunning work that implements a number of stimuli working in tandem to manipulate the viewers depth pe...
Canvas
Vintage Mid-Century Widdicomb Mueller Jack Cross Leather Chrome Sofa
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Mueller Sofa by Jack Cross Stunning with chrome and orange leather, measures 7 feet. Newly upholstered.
Chrome
Post Modern Emerald Green Leather Cube Lounge Chairs with brass base
By Mueller Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Post Modern Dark green cube club chairs. Simple cubist form with clean lines, set atop a seemingly floating brass base. These club or lounge chairs are in original vintage co...
Brass
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H 15 in W 48 in D 29 in
Beautiful Mid Century Black Leather Bench Chrome Frame Style of Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Mueller Furniture, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern black leather bench chrome frame style of Florence Knoll.
Chrome
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H 20.87 in W 22.45 in D 47.45 in
1950s Coffee Table Mid-Century Mosaic Mueller-Oerlinghausen Mosaic Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful midcentury coffee table with mosaic top. Different shades of gray and greenish gray, white to beige in the middle, some yellow and black stones. The base is made of bl...
Glass
George Nakashima Origins Dining Table 203 for Widdicomb Mueller
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Stunning Walnut dining table designed by George Nakashima and handmade by Widdicomb Mueller craftsman in 1958. This table was one of the key pieces for the Origins collection and gra...
Walnut
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H 29.5 in W 40 in D 70.5 in
Rare Widdicomb Mueller Walnut Dining Table Attributed to George Nakashima
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Widdicomb Mueller Titan dining table, attributed to George Nakashima dining table with an overall walnut finish, raised six tapered, hexagonal legs and hexagonal stretchers. Sho...
Elm, Walnut
Harvey Mueller Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Harvey Mueller large scale and intricately carved ceramic sculpture, circa early 1970s. This sculpture measures 35" tall and is masterfully finished on all sides.
Ceramic
Coffee Table by Van Keppel and Green ( V.K.G )
By Mueller Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Van Keppel and Green ( V.K.G ) Coffee Table.
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in
Nickel and Opal Glass Light Fixture "Megaphos" by Otto Mueller for Sistrah, 1928
By Sistrah-Licht GmbH, Otto Müller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very rare version of the "Megaphos" pendant light by Otto Müller for Sistrah, Germany, 1930s. The bulb can be adjused in height with a screw on the stem.
Nickel
Rare Artifort 700 Setsu Sofa
By Artifort, Wolfgang Mueller Deisig
Located in Dronten, NL
Versatile space-age sofa designed in 1972 by Wolfgang Muller for Artifort. With the armrests removed the sofa offers a side table on both sides, a very practical transformation. The ...
Aluminum
Vintage Barrel Lounge Chair by Mueller
By Mueller Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mueller One executive lounge chairs by the Mueller Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Swivel may be added for additional fee. Several available.
Fabric
1950s Serving Cart
By Mueller Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Utilitarian, late 1950s serving cart with a laminated top surface for protection against spillage, an open shelf below that and a large, closed storage area in the bottom section wit...
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H 15 in W 66 in D 20 in
Beautiful Mid-Century Walnut Slatted Bench Chrome Frame Style of George Nelson
By George Nelson, Mueller Furniture, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut slatted bench chrome frame style of George Nelson .
Chrome, Steel
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H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in
6 Rare Widdicomb Mueller Walnut Dining Chairs Attributed to George Nakashima
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (6) Rare Widdicomb Mueller Titan dining table, attributed to George Nakashima dining Chairs in walnut and Woven upholstery. Tapered hexagonal legs. Documented Widdicomb Muelle...
Walnut, Upholstery
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H 9.22 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
vintage sgrafo ceramic VASE sgrafo modern peter mueller 1970s model 1976
By Sgrafo Modern, Peter Müller
Located in Mannheim, DE
Vintage 1970s ceramic vase manufactured by Sgrafo Peter Mueller. In different shades of beige and brown and floral pattern. Signed to bottom 1976 Sgrafo. Dimensions in cm: Height 23...
Ceramic
Midcentury/Modern Style Rounded Back Leather and Wood Chairs
By Mueller Furniture
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
These comfortable midcentury/modern style chairs are as versatile as they are comfortable. They come in a fine black leather with wood legs and support.
Leather, Hardwood
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H 20.08 in Dm 39.77 in L 20.08 in
Blue German Mid-Century Modern Mosaic coffee table Berthold Mueller-Oerlinghaus
By Berthold Muller
Located in Berlin, Germany
Blue German Mid-Century Modern Mosaic coffee table Berthold Mueller-Oerlinghaus Big circular vintage coffee table with mosaic tabletop in various tones of blue designed by Berthold ...
Steel
Abstract Metal Wall Art Harvey Mueller
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful cast mixed metal wall sculpture. Appears to be a bridge and cityscape. Unsigned, but purchased from the Harvey Mueller estate.
Mixed Metal
Swiss Lounge Chair in Ash by Jacob Mueller
By Jacob Müller
Located in Basel, CH
Lounge chair in ashwood designed by Jacob Mueller for Wohnhilfe, Switzerland, 1950. Original condition, original upholstery and fabric. The seat is adjustable in three positions. Thi...
Ash, Wool
Swiss Desk Lamp by Alfred Mueller for Amba, 1950s
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Basel, CH
Rare Swiss desk lamp by Alfred Mueller for Amba, Switzerland, 1950s. Very unique (original) color in mint green. Shade and rod stem can be adjusted.
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Swiss Wall Appliques by Alfred Mueller for AMBA
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Basel, CH
A pair of wall appliques by Alfred Mueller for AMBA Basel, Switzerland, 1940's. Adjustable lampshade in silk, solid brass details.
Brass
Phillip Walnut Nightstand and Side Table
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip Nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / blackened steel pulls and base / hand shaped walnut feet / natural oil finish. Wood Option...
Steel
Angelo Mangiarotti 'Lesbo' Glass Table Lamp for Artemide
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angelo Mangiarotti 'Lesbo' glass table lamp for Artemide. Designed by Mangiarotti in 1967, the Lesbo table lamp is now an internationally celebrated design. Its iconic curves inspir...
Aluminum
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
George Nakashima Mira Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Walnut Mira Chair Original Surface Marked Showroom on underside of Chair Seat
Walnut
Pair of Nightstands in the Style of Boris Tabacoff
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this pair of nightstands in the style of Boris Tabacoff, circa 1970.
Steel
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
Pair 1950s Italian Nightstands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1950s Italian nightstands with mirror top featuring maple hardwoods, brass hardware and sabots.
Brass
$8,515 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$5,439 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 72 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Walnut and Oak, Nine Drawers, USA, 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern dresser made of walnut and oak wood. It looks like has 12 drawers but it is a nine drawer dresser. Just a really cool detail. Also, the combination of two differen...
Oak, Walnut
Pair of Burl Wood Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of burl wood nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane. The timeless beauty of burl wood, a naturally occurring wood pattern, and clean modernis...
Burl
George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench Signed Mira Nakashima, 1992
By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima Studio Conoid bench signed Mira Nakashima 1992. The bench is walnut has hickory spindles and rosewood butterfly joints. This bench was commissioned for a private col...
Hickory, Walnut
Pair of Declaration Nightstands by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is an exceptional pair of all original Mid-Century Modern nightstands side tables, designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for Drexel furniture. They are part of the Decl...
Brass
$1,755Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
pair of deco style bedside tables in glass and brass justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
Imagine walking into your bedroom and being greeted by a pair of solid wood nightstands, designed and crafted by Justfurnituress, a renowned Italian designer who combines elegance an...
Brass
$6,626 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Uniform Olive Green Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955
By George Nakashima
Located in Paris, IDF
This dresser crafted from American black walnut is a stunning testament to George Nakashima's craftsmanship. Created upon the request of a private client in 1955, the angular shapes ...
Walnut
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 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.
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