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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

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

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Fabric, Cherry

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals

$2,919

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

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

$1,973

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

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Pottery

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

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Onyx

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

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Glass

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

$1,109

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

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 78 ALABASTER WHITE glasses

$4,184

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

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

$435

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

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

$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

$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

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Ceramic, Beech

A Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Brass-Patinated Zinc "Zoca" Vase by Sonja Katzin

$640

A Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Brass-Patinated Zinc "Zoca" Vase by Sonja Katzin

By Sonja Katzin, Nils Johan

Located in Grythyttan, SE

An elegant and highly artistic Swedish Mid-Century Modern vase from the rare "Zoca" series, designed by the Swedish sculptor and designer Sonja Katzin (1919–2014) for Nilsjohan durin...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass, Zinc

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

$1,681 / 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

$4,087

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

Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

$1,859

Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

By Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini, AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Gino Vistosi

Located in München, DE

Beautiful and large Murano glass wall or ceiling lamp. High-quality craftsmanship and fantastic Italian design. The textured glass creates a sparkling light. Manufacturer: Mazzega D...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

$700

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

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

$34,000 / set

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

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

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

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

$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

Small Italian Florentine Wood Painted Vanity Trinket Tray, Birds and Gold Leaves

$135

Small Italian Florentine Wood Painted Vanity Trinket Tray, Birds and Gold Leaves

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Florentine paper mache tray featuring green birds and gold leaves from the 1960’s. These highly collectable pieces are both form and function. These look wonderful sitting a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Large Murano glass Chandelier - 101 turquoise tube glasses

$4,905

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

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

$6,858

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

By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco, Pietro Chiesa, 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

$1,546

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

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table 1970s

$1,570

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table 1970s

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Čelinac, BA

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table for Meblo Slovenia 1970s

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1970s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs from the 1960s, made of wood and floral fabric

$1,518 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs from the 1960s, made of wood and floral fabric

Located in Palermo, IT

A stunning pair of vintage modernist armchairs, dating primarily from the 1960s and featuring a solid wooden frame and fabric upholstery with floral and damask patterns. This design ...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

$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

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

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

Set of 10 Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs, 1960s

$3,270 / set

Set of 10 Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A set of ten 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, embodying the sculptural Brutalist sensibility that defined Danish craftsmanship of the ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

$2,919

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

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...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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

$1,401

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

Bottle opener by Richard rohac around 1950s ( marked on Bottom )

$280

Bottle opener by Richard rohac around 1950s ( marked on Bottom )

By Richard Rohac

Located in Wien, Au

Bottle opener by Richard rohac around 1950s ( marked on Bottom ) Original condition

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Large J.T. Kalmar Curved Basket Chandelier, Brass & Textured Glass, Vienna, 1950

$4,200

Large J.T. Kalmar Curved Basket Chandelier, Brass & Textured Glass, Vienna, 1950

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant Austrian Mid-Century Modern brass chandelier from the 1950s, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Vienna, Austria. Measuring 21.5 inches in diameter, this refined chandelier featur...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Caramel Leather - 1st Generation Model 675

$6,850

Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Caramel Leather - 1st Generation Model 675

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Decatur, GA

Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1960. Rare 1st Gen fully restored in brand new Edelman All Grain "Butter" leather. Swivels with a fixed pitch/...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

Pair of articulated "Cocoon" wall lights, resin and pine, Italy, Circa 1970's

$2,160 / set

Pair of articulated "Cocoon" wall lights, resin and pine, Italy, Circa 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of articulated "cocoon" wall lights, Italy, 1970s. Each sconce showcases masterful hand-applied resin threads over a metal frame, creating the iconic cocoon effect — a...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine, Resin

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 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

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

$1,162 / 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

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

$1,518

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Minimalist Nordic Modern Brass & Fabric Scones, c. 1950s

$3,719 / set

Pair of Minimalist Nordic Modern Brass & Fabric Scones, c. 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful pair of minimalist Nordic Modern wall sconces, most likely produced in Finland during the 1950s. Crafted from solid brass, the sconces embody the restrained elegance and ...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

$2,802

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

By Adolf Loos, Kalmar Lighting

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

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wood Night Stands Bedside Tables

$1,985 / set

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wood Night Stands Bedside Tables

By Gio Ponti, Melchiorre Bega, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Dassi

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side tables with simple and elegant wooden squared structure, double front door, carved legs and completed by the ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

$1,798 / 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

Materials

Metal

Semi transparent opaline glass Art deco ceiling lamp ca 1920

$276

Semi transparent opaline glass Art deco ceiling lamp ca 1920

Located in Amsterdam, NL

White / semi transparent opaline glass Art deco ceiling lamp ca 1920 Aluminium glass holder with porcelain bulb holder Weight: 0.95 kg / 2.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamp...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp

$16,400

Rare Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Stilnovo, pendant lamp, lacquered aluminum, satin glass, brass, steel, Italy, 1950s/60s This rare pendant lamp by Stilnovo dates back to the 1950s-1960s and is distinguished by a c...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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

$4,764 / 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

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Brass

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

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