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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 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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s

$6,950

Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, cherry wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s This wingback chair pairs sculptural elegance with outstanding comfort. Upholstered in a beautifully textured neutral-toned fabric a...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Large Mid-Century Studio Ceramic Floor Vase Peter & Ines Landesberger Landshut
Large Mid-Century Studio Ceramic Floor Vase Peter & Ines Landesberger Landshut

Large Mid-Century Studio Ceramic Floor Vase Peter & Ines Landesberger Landshut

$1,965

Large Mid-Century Studio Ceramic Floor Vase Peter & Ines Landesberger Landshut

Located in Landshut, BY

Creator / Workshop: Ceramic Studio Peter & Ines Landesberger (Landshut, Bavaria, Germany) Artist / Decorator: Ines Landesberger (Hand-painted) Signature: Hand-painted monogram ligatu...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Pottery

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Onyx Smoking Set with Table Lighter & Ashtray
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Onyx Smoking Set with Table Lighter & Ashtray

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Onyx Smoking Set with Table Lighter & Ashtray

$420 / set

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Onyx Smoking Set with Table Lighter & Ashtray

Located in Milano, IT

Mid-Century Modern smoking set, meticulously crafted in Italy during the 1960s. The two-piece collection showcases the organic beauty of genuine onyx stone, celebrated for its striki...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Onyx

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 78 ALABASTER WHITE glasses
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 78 ALABASTER WHITE glasses

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 78 ALABASTER WHITE glasses

$4,187

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 78 ALABASTER WHITE glasses

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large albaster white glass tubes in a star shape. Per...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy
Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

$1,105

Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy Lamp are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use This lamps work with E14 standard light ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

George Nakashima 'Frenchman's Cove II' Dining Table in Walnut
George Nakashima 'Frenchman's Cove II' Dining Table in Walnut

George Nakashima 'Frenchman's Cove II' Dining Table in Walnut

$148,000

George Nakashima 'Frenchman's Cove II' Dining Table in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, ‘Frenchman’s Cove II’ dining table, American black walnut, United States of America, 1967 This striking and unique Frenchman’s Cove II ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Roger Capron Rare 'Alouette' Coffee Table in Ceramic Tiles and Wood
Roger Capron Rare 'Alouette' Coffee Table in Ceramic Tiles and Wood

Roger Capron Rare 'Alouette' Coffee Table in Ceramic Tiles and Wood

$22,700

Roger Capron Rare 'Alouette' Coffee Table in Ceramic Tiles and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Roger Capron 'Alouette' coffee table, ceramic brown tiles, beech, France, 1960s A striking and rare coffee table by Roger Capron, model 'Alouette', crafted in France. The design co...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Roger Capron Oval Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood
Roger Capron Oval Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood

Roger Capron Oval Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood

$7,450

Roger Capron Oval Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Roger Capron coffee table, ceramic, beech, France, 1960s A beautiful coffee table by Roger Capron, crafted in France during the 1960s. The design pairs a warm wooden frame with an o...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Fantastic pair of Murano glass tube wall sconces—13 green alabaster glass tubes
Fantastic pair of Murano glass tube wall sconces—13 green alabaster glass tubes

Fantastic pair of Murano glass tube wall sconces—13 green alabaster glass tubes

$1,670 / set

Fantastic pair of Murano glass tube wall sconces—13 green alabaster glass tubes

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The polished nickel frame supports 13 large green alabaster glass tubes arranged in a star sha...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, two levels, 82 pink glasses
Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, two levels, 82 pink glasses

Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, two levels, 82 pink glasses

$4,060

Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, two levels, 82 pink glasses

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 82 Murano pink glasses, two levels, in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a Murano cle...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's
Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's

Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's

$306

Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful handmade Millefiori collectors Paperweight, made by the Scottish maker, Perthshire of Crieff, Circa 1970's. This paperweight is handmade with a mixed Millefiori...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Handmade Ceramic 'Paris' Pitcher by Keto Keramik Circa 1950s
Handmade Ceramic 'Paris' Pitcher by Keto Keramik Circa 1950s

Handmade Ceramic 'Paris' Pitcher by Keto Keramik Circa 1950s

$434

Handmade Ceramic 'Paris' Pitcher by Keto Keramik Circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Handmade Ceramic 'Paris' Pitcher by Keto Keramik Circa 1950s - Black pitcher with external images - Handmade ceramic - Includes handle and spout - Green glaze inside - Made by Ke...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Roger Capron 'Cuvette' Ceramic Coffee Table
Roger Capron 'Cuvette' Ceramic Coffee Table

Roger Capron 'Cuvette' Ceramic Coffee Table

$22,000

Roger Capron 'Cuvette' Ceramic Coffee Table

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Roger Capron, 'Cuvette' coffee table, ceramic, steel, France, 1960s An exceptional Cuvette coffee table by Roger Capron, designed in France during the 1960s. One of Capron's most ic...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Guillerme & Chambron Rectangular Coffee Table in Oak with Ceramic
Guillerme & Chambron Rectangular Coffee Table in Oak with Ceramic

Guillerme & Chambron Rectangular Coffee Table in Oak with Ceramic

$2,950

Guillerme & Chambron Rectangular Coffee Table in Oak with Ceramic

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, coffee table, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s Charming coffee table by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, crafted in solid oak with three in...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair

$34,000 / set

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine curvy cloud sofas for Directional, circa 1970's. These highly collectible and desirable sculptural modern designer sofas f...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood

Pierre Chapo 'L09' Bench in Solid Elm
Pierre Chapo 'L09' Bench in Solid Elm

Pierre Chapo 'L09' Bench in Solid Elm

$23,800

Pierre Chapo 'L09' Bench in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, bench, 'L09', oak and fabric, France, 1960s This piece is an early edition designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and clean design and construction...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Elm

1960s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Clock by Cà dei Vetrai
1960s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Clock by Cà dei Vetrai

1960s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Clock by Cà dei Vetrai

$620

1960s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Clock by Cà dei Vetrai

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Mid-Century Modern wall clock, meticulously handcrafted in Italy by the prestigious Murano glassmakers Cà dei Vetrai. This stunning wall clock features a captivating and vibran...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano glass Chandelier - 101 turquoise tube glasses
Large Murano glass Chandelier - 101 turquoise tube glasses

Large Murano glass Chandelier - 101 turquoise tube glasses

$4,885

Large Murano glass Chandelier - 101 turquoise tube glasses

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large turquoise glass tubes which have a slightly textured effect...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Arthur Jacobs Sculpted Korina Wood Floor Lamp for Modeline of CA
Arthur Jacobs Sculpted Korina Wood Floor Lamp for Modeline of CA

Arthur Jacobs Sculpted Korina Wood Floor Lamp for Modeline of CA

$2,895

Arthur Jacobs Sculpted Korina Wood Floor Lamp for Modeline of CA

By Arthur Jacobs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Korina Wood, Polished Brass, New Custom Linen Shade ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Art Deco brass pendant light, Italy, 1940s
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Art Deco brass pendant light, Italy, 1940s

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Art Deco brass pendant light, Italy, 1940s

$6,862

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Art Deco brass pendant light, Italy, 1940s

By Pietro Chiesa, Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco, Fontana Arte

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Mid-Century and Art Deco style pendant lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s. This chandelier is composed of a brass ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Chrome

Pair of Lunel Sconces, Arlus Biny Era French Mid-Century Modern Lighting c.1950
Pair of Lunel Sconces, Arlus Biny Era French Mid-Century Modern Lighting c.1950

Pair of Lunel Sconces, Arlus Biny Era French Mid-Century Modern Lighting c.1950

$1,543

Pair of Lunel Sconces, Arlus Biny Era French Mid-Century Modern Lighting c.1950

By Maison Lunel

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

This sophisticated pair of wall sconces is a premier example of post-war French lighting design, produced by the renowned manufacturer Lunel circa 1950. The sconces display a minima...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chrome 'Paperclip' Kinetics Stools
Chrome 'Paperclip' Kinetics Stools

Chrome 'Paperclip' Kinetics Stools

$880Sale Price / set|20% Off

Chrome 'Paperclip' Kinetics Stools

By Kinetics

Located in Toronto, ON

Very cool chrome stools made in the 1970s by Kinetics. Referred to as 'k700' stool, the tubular stool was originally designed by Philip Salmon ans Hugh Hamilton. This midcentury mode...

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1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Astra Wall Light, Brass, Mid-Century Modern, Norway, 1950s
Art Deco Astra Wall Light, Brass, Mid-Century Modern, Norway, 1950s

Art Deco Astra Wall Light, Brass, Mid-Century Modern, Norway, 1950s

$2,907

Art Deco Astra Wall Light, Brass, Mid-Century Modern, Norway, 1950s

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This wonderful wall mounted lamp was made in Norway in the 1950s. With its organic look made in brass this piece gives a modern as well as a midcentury look. Good vintage condition...

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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Terrestre Columbus World Globe Oestergaard Berlin, Germany
Mid-20th Century Terrestre Columbus World Globe Oestergaard Berlin, Germany

Mid-20th Century Terrestre Columbus World Globe Oestergaard Berlin, Germany

$420

Mid-20th Century Terrestre Columbus World Globe Oestergaard Berlin, Germany

By Paul Oestergaard

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An attractive vintage terrestrial globe by Columbus-Verlag Paul Oestergaard K.G., Berlin and Stuttgart, mounted on a turned wooden base with a metal meridian. Measuring 41 cm or 16.1...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hexagonal Drum Side Tables
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hexagonal Drum Side Tables

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hexagonal Drum Side Tables

$2,095 / set

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hexagonal Drum Side Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished, Original Formica Tops Show Wear This pair of mid-century modern walnut hexagonal drum side tables from the 1960s offers a bold geometric presence wit...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Aldo Tura Mid-Century Green Leatherette and Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s
Aldo Tura Mid-Century Green Leatherette and Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s

Aldo Tura Mid-Century Green Leatherette and Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s

$1,395

Aldo Tura Mid-Century Green Leatherette and Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s

By Aldo Tura

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous and unique Mid-Century umbrella stand in a lovely green-toned leatherette with brass details. This incredibly stylish piece is attributed to Aldo Tura and was produced in I...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lane Altavista Walnut & Rosewood 5 Drawer Tall Dresser or Armoire w/ Chrome Legs
Lane Altavista Walnut & Rosewood 5 Drawer Tall Dresser or Armoire w/ Chrome Legs

Lane Altavista Walnut & Rosewood 5 Drawer Tall Dresser or Armoire w/ Chrome Legs

$3,000

Lane Altavista Walnut & Rosewood 5 Drawer Tall Dresser or Armoire w/ Chrome Legs

By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made in the United States, this set is reminiscent of Paul McCobb's work with Lane. While no direct attribution exists, we think it's not only possible, but likely, that...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Sideboard in Oak and Ceramic with Integrated Lamp
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Sideboard in Oak and Ceramic with Integrated Lamp

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Sideboard in Oak and Ceramic with Integrated Lamp

$12,700

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Sideboard in Oak and Ceramic with Integrated Lamp

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard or credenza, oak, ceramic, fabric, France, 1960s Distinctive sideboard designed by Guillerme et Chambron, France, in the 1960s. Cra...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Angular Carved Sideboard in Solid Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Angular Carved Sideboard in Solid Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Angular Carved Sideboard in Solid Oak

$26,400

Guillerme & Chambron Angular Carved Sideboard in Solid Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard or credenza, oak, glass, France, 1960s This exceptional sideboard is a great example where both aesthetics and functionality come i...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

Pair of Large Gold Murano Ribbon Twist Lamps by Seguso
Pair of Large Gold Murano Ribbon Twist Lamps by Seguso

Pair of Large Gold Murano Ribbon Twist Lamps by Seguso

$5,500 / set

Pair of Large Gold Murano Ribbon Twist Lamps by Seguso

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of large Murano ribbon twist lamps by Seguso. The beautiful golden Murano glass lamp bodies have a white ribbon twist deign. They have been Newly rewired with adjustabl...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s

$11,800 / set

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally reupholstered. O...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Egon Hillebrand-Model 7613, Germany, 1960s
Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Egon Hillebrand-Model 7613, Germany, 1960s

Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Egon Hillebrand-Model 7613, Germany, 1960s

$696

Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Egon Hillebrand-Model 7613, Germany, 1960s

By Egon Hillebrand

Located in Schwerin, MV

Large Bauhaus-style lamp from the 1960s: Large brass table lamp by the company Egon Hillebrand from West Germany, model 7613. This very solid lamp stands out with its large, curved l...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern brown Leather 3 seat Sofa round Legs Sigurd Ressell Norway
Mid Century Modern brown Leather 3 seat Sofa round Legs Sigurd Ressell Norway

Mid Century Modern brown Leather 3 seat Sofa round Legs Sigurd Ressell Norway

$3,250

Mid Century Modern brown Leather 3 seat Sofa round Legs Sigurd Ressell Norway

By Sigurd Ressell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather 3 seat sofa on ball casters. Beautiful brown soft leather is soft and shows signs of use and fading/patina but broken in nicely. Great l...

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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - green triedri - Column model
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - green triedri - Column model

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - green triedri - Column model

$1,160 / set

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - green triedri - Column model

By Venini

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 green prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The wall lamps can be inst...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

$2,200 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, designed with a refined brass structure and spherical opaline glass diffusers. Each fixture features a round brass wall plate supp...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Roger Capron ‘Sou-Chong’ Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood
Roger Capron ‘Sou-Chong’ Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood

Roger Capron ‘Sou-Chong’ Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood

$14,400

Roger Capron ‘Sou-Chong’ Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood

By Roger Capron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Roger Capron, ‘Sou-Chong’ coffee table, ceramic, stained beech, France, 1971 Lovely French coffee table with wonderful composed ceramic tiles by French designer Roger Capron. Both t...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Rare Austrian Brass Pendant Attributed to Kalmar, Loos Manner, 1980s
Rare Austrian Brass Pendant Attributed to Kalmar, Loos Manner, 1980s

Rare Austrian Brass Pendant Attributed to Kalmar, Loos Manner, 1980s

$2,784

Rare Austrian Brass Pendant Attributed to Kalmar, Loos Manner, 1980s

By Kalmar Lighting, Adolf Loos

Located in Hannover, DE

An exceptionally rare and beautifully crafted Austrian pendant lamp of museum-quality craftsmanship, executed in solid brass and inspired by the timeless design philosophy of Adolf L...

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

$14,600 / set

Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of yellow brown velvet and wood lounge chairs designed by Paolo Buffa for Hotel Bristol, Merano, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair to ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

$1,900 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, designed with a simple and well-balanced composition typical of mid-century Italian lighting. Each fixture features a round brass ...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Modernist Dining Table in Walnut and Black Glass
French Modernist Dining Table in Walnut and Black Glass

French Modernist Dining Table in Walnut and Black Glass

$16,400

French Modernist Dining Table in Walnut and Black Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining table, glass, walnut, France, 1950s Elegant French dining table from the 1950s, featuring a sleek black glass top resting on a finely crafted walnut base. The sculptural bent...

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Rare Set of Three Italian Capiz Shell Wall Sconces, circa 1970s
Rare Set of Three Italian Capiz Shell Wall Sconces, circa 1970s

Rare Set of Three Italian Capiz Shell Wall Sconces, circa 1970s

$1,791 / set

Rare Set of Three Italian Capiz Shell Wall Sconces, circa 1970s

Located in Hannover, DE

A striking and exceptionally rare set of three handcrafted wall sconces, most likely produced in Italy during the 1970s. Their elegant sculptural silhouette, combined with the natura...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Three-Tier Swivel Chrome and Glass Coffee Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman
Three-Tier Swivel Chrome and Glass Coffee Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman

Three-Tier Swivel Chrome and Glass Coffee Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman

$1,329

Three-Tier Swivel Chrome and Glass Coffee Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Torquay, GB

A stylish three-tier swivel coffee table in polished chrome with inset glass tops. Inspired by the clean architectural lines of Milo Baughman's celebrated 1970s designs. The rotati...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage White Opaline Glass Double Brass Pendant Light
Vintage White Opaline Glass Double Brass Pendant Light

Vintage White Opaline Glass Double Brass Pendant Light

$459

Vintage White Opaline Glass Double Brass Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Opaline glass globe 2 meter black cotton flex Brass top and bottom Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Set of Two Hartmann Luggage for HALSTON Blue Suede Motoring Suitcases with Keys
Set of Two Hartmann Luggage for HALSTON Blue Suede Motoring Suitcases with Keys

Set of Two Hartmann Luggage for HALSTON Blue Suede Motoring Suitcases with Keys

$4,766 / set

Set of Two Hartmann Luggage for HALSTON Blue Suede Motoring Suitcases with Keys

By Hartmann Trunk Company, Halston

Located in Torquay, GB

A rare set of 2 motoring suitcases by Hartmann Luggage for HALSTON, in rich cobalt blue suede with polished steel hardware and matching monogrammed interiors. Beautifully crafted w...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Steel

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Dixie
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Dixie

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Dixie

$2,750

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Dixie

By Dixie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Aluminum

Spanish Oval Wall Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s
Spanish Oval Wall Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s

Spanish Oval Wall Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s

$2,900

Spanish Oval Wall Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Brutalist Gilt Oval Mirror, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Spain, 1950s An eye-catching oval mirror feauturing a hand-forged iron frame with twisted iron rope details and gold leaf gilding...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

$1,508

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a turned, central pole with a decorative finial. Each step is upholstered with red leather an...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

$4,030 / set

Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Three Clear Murano Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960, Mid-Century Modern
Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960, Mid-Century Modern

Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960, Mid-Century Modern

$522

Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960, Mid-Century Modern

By Seguso, Flavio Poli

Located in Palermo, IT

A large vintage Murano glass ashtray made using the "sommerso" technique, attributed to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso glassworks in the 1960s. It has a faceted geometric shape ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Murano Glass

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals

$2,907

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glasses, green colors, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of these ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Art Glass

Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950
Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950

Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950

$5,000

Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Bring a distinctive maritime spirit to your interior with this exceptional French Mid-Century wall light, handcrafted in iron during the 1950s. Designed in the form of an elegant three-masted clipper ship, this sculptural lighting fixture perfectly combines decorative artistry with functional illumination, making it an outstanding statement piece for collectors of vintage French design and nautical décor. The finely worked iron structure showcases graceful sails, intricate rigging, and subtle gilt accents that beautifully catch the light. Its square composition gives the piece a bold architectural presence while preserving the elegance and balance characteristic of French decorative arts from the post-war period. Whether installed in a living room, library, office, seaside residence, or sophisticated hallway, this wall light creates a warm ambient glow and serves as a captivating focal point. The original gilt highlights display gentle age-related wear, a desirable feature that enhances the authentic vintage character and testifies to the piece's history without detracting from its visual appeal. The overall condition remains very good, with a rich patina appreciated by collectors of genuine mid-century lighting. Dimensions: Height: 28 in. (71 cm) Width: 16.9 in. (43 cm) Depth: 7.2 in. (18.2 cm) Professionally rewired and ready for immediate installation, this wall light is compatible with electrical standards in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, China, and many other countries. It also accommodates modern LED bulbs, offering energy-efficient performance while preserving its timeless aesthetic. An exceptional example of French Mid-Century lighting, this rare nautical wall sconce...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Iron

20th Century French Fauvist Painting of the Village de Ollioules, France
20th Century French Fauvist Painting of the Village de Ollioules, France

20th Century French Fauvist Painting of the Village de Ollioules, France

$3,750

20th Century French Fauvist Painting of the Village de Ollioules, France

Located in Vero Beach, FL

20th Century French Fauvist Painting of the Village de Ollioules, France Beautiful and vibrant landscape painting in oil on canvas of the Village de Ollioules la Provence, France. T...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Silver-Plated Faux Bamboo Box, France, 1960s
Silver-Plated Faux Bamboo Box, France, 1960s

Silver-Plated Faux Bamboo Box, France, 1960s

$1,334

Silver-Plated Faux Bamboo Box, France, 1960s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Elegant 1960s silver-plated box in the iconic faux bamboo style. The rectangular form is intricately crafted with layered, realistic bamboo stalks in high-relief, finished in warm si...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Silver Plate

Guillerme et Chambron Sideboard in Oak with Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron Sideboard in Oak with Ceramic

Guillerme et Chambron Sideboard in Oak with Ceramic

$11,700

Guillerme et Chambron Sideboard in Oak with Ceramic

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron, sideboard, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s Sideboard in oak by French designer due Guillerme & Chambron. This sideboard is equipped with two sliding-doors and...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Ceramic, Oak

LT305 Lotus Lamp, Designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega
LT305 Lotus Lamp, Designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega

LT305 Lotus Lamp, Designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega

$5,398

LT305 Lotus Lamp, Designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega

Located in London, GB

Carlo Nason designed Lotus Lamp LT305 for AV Mazzega The iconic design “Lotus” Lamp LT305 by Carlo Nason and manufactured by AV Mazzega Crafted from hand-blown Murano glass, its la...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

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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, Fabio Ltd, Knoll, and Edward Wormley. 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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