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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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Steel

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

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Ceramic, Oak

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

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Metal, Brass

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

$4,072

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

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Art Glass

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

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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

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Murano Glass

Large Murano glass Chandelier - 101 turquoise tube glasses

$4,886

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

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Blown Glass

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

$2,908

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

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Brass

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

$279

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

Chrome 'Paperclip' Kinetics Stools

$1,100 / set

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

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Chrome

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

$1,547

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

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Metal

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

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Metal

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

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Glass, Oak

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

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Ceramic, Fabric, Oak

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

$1,164 / 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

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Art Glass

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

$2,792

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

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Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table by Lane

$1,595

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Walnut

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

Materials

Canvas, 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

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Brass

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

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

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

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Brass

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

$1,343

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

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

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

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Formica, Walnut

Celestia Ceiling Light by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1980/90s

$8,144

Celestia Ceiling Light by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1980/90s

By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

More than a lighting fixture, the Celestia ceiling lamp is a sculptural presence that reflects Tobia Scarpa’s distinctive approach to design for Flos during the 1980s. Defined by its...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

German Midcentury Glass Flush Mount by WILA Leuchten, 1970s

$867

German Midcentury Glass Flush Mount by WILA Leuchten, 1970s

By WILA

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty and pretty glass Flush Mount or Wall Sconce by WILA Leuchten. This fixtures was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 794. This Wall Sconce has never be...

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1670s German Antique Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Murano Transparent Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 clear glasses

$3,374

Exceptional Murano Transparent Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 clear glasses

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare transparent glass tips. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. 10 light points. Period: late xx century Dimensions: ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

George Nelson Style Mid Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench Daybed Tufted Cushion

$1,800

George Nelson Style Mid Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench Daybed Tufted Cushion

By George Nelson, Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner, Ingvar Hildingsson

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Large oversized minimalistic modern slatted deep bench or daybed in the style of George Nelson. This mid-century style modern bench features slatted teak stained wood with tapered l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Four Mid Century Bumerang Chairs, Tiger Speaking Velvet - Dedar, Poland, 1960s

$4,190 / item

Four Mid Century Bumerang Chairs, Tiger Speaking Velvet - Dedar, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Wooden Box, France, 1970s

$523

Wooden Box, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Decorative carved wooden box, France, 1970s. An elegant wooden box crafted in a traditional style with a striking faceted geometric design. Its domed lid is topped with a conical ha...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of elegant Murano wall sconces

$1,047 / set

Pair of elegant Murano wall sconces

By Vistosi

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Elegant pair of wall sconces featuring a distinctive Murano glass shade. The sconce has an elongated oval shape, mounted directly on the wall. The glass showcases a highly structured...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 'Toro' Sofa in Dark Forest Green Upholstery

$10,800

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 'Toro' Sofa in Dark Forest Green Upholstery

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 'Toro' sofa, model ‘P20B', fabric, metal, Italy, 1979 This sofa model 'P20B Toro' is designed by Luigi Caccio Dominioni in Milan and produced by ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery

$12,400

Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ‘Platform Gondola’ sofa, fabric, walnut, wood, United States, 1960s A wonderful sofa that features the combination of two great sofa models by ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Model-170 Brass Tripod Table Lamp for Hansen

$2,895

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Model-170 Brass Tripod Table Lamp for Hansen

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manufacturer: Hansen Lamps Inc. Materials: Polished Brass, New Linen Shade Dimensions: 21in H x 11.50in W x 11.50in D Lamp Shade: 8in H x 17.25in W x 17.25in D _____________________...

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1950s American Vintage 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

Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Flat Dome "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s

$1,513

Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Flat Dome "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Mid-Century dome-shaped Cocoon pendant light in beige resin and steel. This gorgeous ceiling light was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Architectural Mid-Century Sideboard in Mahogany

$8,700

Architectural Mid-Century Sideboard in Mahogany

By Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sideboard, mahogany, Italy, 1960s Striking Italian sideboard executed in rich mahogany. The design is characterized by its strong architectural presence, featuring a broad overhangi...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Venetian Modern Octagonal Wall Mirror, Handcrafted in Spain, Dated 1989

$1,978

Venetian Modern Octagonal Wall Mirror, Handcrafted in Spain, Dated 1989

Located in Valencia, VC

Octagonal wall mirror with a brass-mounted frame combining iridescent and mirrored glass panels. The frame is composed of two borders: an outer border of iridescent mirrored glass in...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Dining Table in Oak and Ceramic Tiles

$8,700

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Dining Table in Oak and Ceramic Tiles

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison dining table, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s A remarkable example of French mid-century design, this dining table was created by the celebrate...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Pair of Elephant Nightstands or Side Table in Rattan, Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970

$3,316 / set

Pair of Elephant Nightstands or Side Table in Rattan, Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970

By Franca Helg, Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and rare pair of Mid-Century elephant-shaped side tables with removable trays, fully made in hand-woven wicker. These stylish organic pieces were designed by Vivai del Sud ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pairs of Murano wall/table lamps by Attr Albano Poli, 1960s–1970s

$2,908 / set

Pairs of Murano wall/table lamps by Attr Albano Poli, 1960s–1970s

By Albano Poli, Poliarte

Located in Palermo, IT

Produced in Italy in the 1960s and 1970s. Two table or wall lamps, with a clear Murano glass shade. This is a pair of vintage bubble-glass table or wall lamps. Made of heavy, handcr...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Coffee Table in Oak and Blue Ceramic Tiles

$2,750

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Coffee Table in Oak and Blue Ceramic Tiles

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, coffee table, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s Charming coffee table by Guillerme et Chambron, crafted in solid oak and featuring a striking inset...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

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

$4,796 / set

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

By Halston, Hartmann Trunk Company

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

Maison Longchamp Stitched Cognac Leather Box, France circa 1940

$650

Maison Longchamp Stitched Cognac Leather Box, France circa 1940

By Longchamp, Maison Longchamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Maison Longchamp, Paris, designed this stunning modernist leather lidded box. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1940. The natural light-cognac fine-grain leather has a t...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

$5,119

Large Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Adolf Loos

Located in München, DE

A beautiful brass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp produces a truly beautiful lighting effect. Its design and distinctive shade create a sophisticated and pleasant light. The la...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

CAB 413 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Original Cognac Leather

$3,690 / set

CAB 413 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Original Cognac Leather

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A beautiful pair of CAB 413 armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, presented in their original cognac saddle leather with an extraordinary, richly developed patina. Design...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

Kinetic Sculpture in Iron and Foam, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1990

$605Sale Price|35% Off

Kinetic Sculpture in Iron and Foam, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1990

By Alexander Calder

Located in Barcelona, ES

Originating from France and created around 1990 by an unknown artist, this captivating kinetic sculpture embodies the essence of motion and creativity. Constructed from a combination...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal

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

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Glass, Walnut

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

$2,555 / set

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. ...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta Large 'Bramante' Table in Maple

$13,800

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta Large 'Bramante' Table in Maple

By Zanotta

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta, 'Bramante' dining or studio table, maple, Italy, design 1950, production 1980s A remarkable and cutting-edge design by the celeb...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Maple

Rare Modernist Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Lamp Model Duan, Germany 1970s

$4,712

Rare Modernist Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Lamp Model Duan, Germany 1970s

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp model “Duan” designed by Florian Schulz, Germany 1970s. Featuring polished brass frame and two circular round brass shades - lacquer...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Gerard van den Berg 'Oslo' 3-Seat Leather Sofa for Montis, 1970s

$6,950

Gerard van den Berg 'Oslo' 3-Seat Leather Sofa for Montis, 1970s

By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Oslo sofa, designed by Gerard van den Berg for Dutch manufacturer Montis in the 1970s, pairs an architectural oak platform frame with a large, organicall...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

$1,900 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a slender and angular composition typical of mid-century Italian lighting design. Each fixture is built around a ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

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