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After Osvaldo Borsani Midcentury Italian Sideboard Console Table, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Spectacular sideboard console with mirror, in maple and walnut, attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Maple, Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Vittorio Dassi Design Midcentury Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
1950s with Carrara withe marble top. In very good vintage conditions of the period.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble

A wonderful 1950s marquetry maplewood console dresser desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 1950s three drawer console dresser desk by Vittorio Dassi. Beautifully designed in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Sideboard designed by Pierluigi Colli in 1950s
By Colli Torino
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This beautiful sideboard designed by Pierluigi Colli in 1950s fully represents this works
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Vittorio Dassi Design Midcentury Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
1950s with Carrara withe marble top. In very good vintage conditions of the period.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Pretty Italian mid-century sideboard attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, produced in the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Inlaid Console with Mirror by Andrea Gusmai, 1950s
By Andrea Gusmai
Located in Traversetolo, IT
1950s. With its elegant and sophisticated lines, exceptional craftsmanship, and attention to detail
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Brass

Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
By Saffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of maple and myrtle briar dressers and nightstands. Brass tips and handles. Retro-treated glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
$2,486 Sale Price / set
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard with Grissinato Carvings
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, yellow meranti, maple, Italy, 1950 A striking example of Italian mid-century artistry
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Nightstand by Heywood Wakefield, Circa 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the maker’s mark inside the drawers). And they were produced in the 1950s. These stunning pair of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Maple

Italian Midcentury Amboyna Briar Sideboard by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This credenza, designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, is simply stunning. It is made of high
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Cabinet Bar, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bar cabinet was designed by the famous Italian designer Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Sideboard in style of Pierluigi Colli for Frama, 1950s
By Frama
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Oak and maple burl sideboard, widely popular in the 1950s. Unique in its kind, with multiple design
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Bronze

Vittorio Dassi Iconic Design Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Table, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful table designed by the famous Italian Mid-Century Modern designer Vittorio Dassi, 1950
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble

Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Sideboard by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Traversetolo, IT
the 1950s. The whole structure is supported by four black painted metal uprights and the two side
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
the used wood combination in maple for the drawers and walnut for the furniture rest. The beauty of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Sideboard with Mirror, designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This piece of furniture, with its unique combination of fine woods, sculptural curves, and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Vanity by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century modern cabinet console vanity by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s This exceptional mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cut Glass, Maple

Italian Midcentury Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed by Vittorio Dasi in 1950s, great executive quality, wooden upper
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Italian Mid Century Night Stands, set of 2, attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant pair of nightstands, attributed to Paolo Buffa, crafted in Italy during the 1950s. These
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

3-Drawer Dresser / Cabinet, Paul McCobb, Planner Group by Winchedon, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Winchendon Furniture Co. Featuring a custom-made, hand-welded base forged from solid steel this extraordinary
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Maple

Italian Mid Century Sideboard or Chest of Drawers Giò Ponti style, 1950s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Dresser in the style of Giò Ponti in the 1950s, whose refined design is enhanced by the beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Marble, Brass

Italian Mid Century Table Desk and chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Desk and Chair Designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s This stunning Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks

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Maple, Teak

Mid Century Italian Sideboard with Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard with Bar Cabinet, Osvaldo Borsani 1950s This exquisite
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Vanity Dresser by Vittorio Dassi 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
the 1950s. Its aesthetic uniqueness derives from the original sculptural shape design of the drawers
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Crystal

Italian Mid-Century Wardrobe or Armoire by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Rare version for this stylish Italian Wardrobe six doors of the 1950s, attributed to La Permanente
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Sideboard or Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
elegant tapered legs. All this makes this sideboard a splendid example of the 1950s Italian design. In
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Maple, Teak

Oak and cane sideboard RY20 by Hans J. Wegner, RY Møbler, 1950s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
. Inside of the cabinet in light maple. Nice details and attention to wood grain on all surfaces. Very good
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Cane, Maple, Oak

Credenza Italiana in pergamena intarsiata disegnata da Paolo Buffa nel 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
made of maple and include glass drawers and shelves. The overall condition is very good, especially
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Italian Art Deco Armoire in Parchment with Inlays signed by Anzani, 1950s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
Italian Art Deco five-door Armoire produced around the 1950s in Cantù. Structure completely covered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard with Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sideboard with bar mobile Osvaldo Borsani for Furniture Varedo Borsani. The locker in the center
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Shop Counter Cash Desk, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Vitrex
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful and original shop cash desk in the style of Osvaldo Borsani in the 1950s, original VITREX
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Glass, Maple, Walnut

Italian Midcentury Bed with Night Stands in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
, while the solid maple is expertly carved with intricate designs. The golden frames finished with pure
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Glass, Maple, Parchment Paper

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Cabinet Bar, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bar cabinet was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950. The cabinet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Marble, Brass

Bar Stool Maple, France, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Both bar stools were made in 1950s in France. The item is made of maple. All of the details are
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Brass

Maple Rudder Wall Shelf, Switzerland, 1950s
By Arthur Milani-Wallis 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A early and rare rudder wall shelf in Maple wood retaining the original period finish. Designed by
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Maple

Mid Century Four Italian maple chairs mod. Lira, Mobili Barraja Palermo, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Very elegant set of four wood maple chair with velvet seat manufactured by Mobili Barraja in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Maple, Velvet

Mid Century Giovanni Michelucci Attributed Commode in Maple, Firenze, 1950s
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Milano, IT
Giovanni Michelucci drawers in maple with brass handles. Very good condition.  
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Gio Ponti Chiavarine Chiars, Maple Lucid Dark Brown Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Gio Ponti chiavarine chairs, lacquered with upholstered seat, Italy, 1950s. Maple wood in dark
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

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Maple

1950s Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Sugar Maple Leaf Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, 1950s Virginia Metalcrafters solid-brass sugar maple leaf sculpture. Marked
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20th Century American American Classical Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Chairs, Maple Lucid Dark Brown Wood, Fabric Seat, by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Gio Ponti chiavarine chairs, lacquered with fabric upholstered seat, Italy, 1950s. Maple wood in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

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Maple

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Two-Drawer Chest on Stand, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Raleigh, NC
line from the 1950s. The components from this line are interchangeable--the chest section can sit on
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

V. Dassi Drawers Maple Wood and Curved Marble Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Lucca, IT
Vittorio Dassi design maple wood and curved pink marble drawers Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of 1950s French Country Armchairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage 1950s French country armchairs with rush seats.
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Vintage 1950s French Country Armchairs

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Rush, Maple

Side, End, or Lamp Table by Paul McCobb, 1950s, Planner Group
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb Side table, solid maple wood, 1950s 'Planner Group' Collection Winchendon Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

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Maple, Wood

High Back "Chiavarine" Black Lacquered Set Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
High back "Chiavarine" set chairs, Italy, 1950s. Maple wood chairs with straw original Chaivari
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

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Straw, Maple

Silvio Cavatorta Sideboard with Mirror SC Roma Mahogany, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Basel, CH
Sumptuous Silvio Cavatorta sideboard with vanity mirror manufactured by SC Roma in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal, Brass

Blue Glass top Italian Vanity Matching Ottoman in Blue Vinyl Fabric, Italy 1950s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Vanity and matching ottoman in light color wood. Interesting design and compatible size for smaller apartments or living spaces. Original condition. Measures: vanity: High – 83 cm, ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Glass, Maple

1950s Mahogany Writing Desk by Josef De Coene
By Joseph De Coene
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany writing table designed by Josef De Coene.
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Tables

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Brass

Sculptural Set of Six 1950s Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural set of six 1950s dining chairs in fully restored condition. Sculptural solid frames with
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Maple

Midcentury Italian Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This stunning sideboard with internal bar has a unique desert oasis motif set in maple fiddleback
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Pair of Italian Modernist High Backed Armchairs Style of Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Luisa Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue velvet in excellent condition. Maple legs. In the style of Ico and Louisa Parisi, Gio Ponti
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Maple

Small Swiss Modernist Dining Table by Hans Bellmann and Horgen Glarus, 1950s
By Horgen-Glarus, Hans Bellmann
Located in Zürich, CH
Dining table by Horgen Glarus from the late 1950s. Solid maple, with black square pattern. Table
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Maple

1950s White Cherrywood Sideboard Wallmounted by Philippon / Lecoq
By Pierre Guariche, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq, Bofinger
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Lecoq. The corpus is cherrywood; the inlay in maple features a big storage area with shelves on one side
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Cherry, Maple

String Chair by Robert J Ellenberger for Calfab Good Design, 1950s
By Robert J. Ellenberger 1, Calfab
Located in San Diego, CA
Wood and string chair by Robert J Ellenberger for Calfab Furniture Company, Los Angeles California
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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String, Maple

1950s Stool Maple Wood Legs, Brass Ferules, Yellow Vinyl Paul McCobb Attribute
By Paul McCobb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cool Mid-Century Modern stool, ottoman, tapered splayed light maple wood legs with brass ferules
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture, Dining Table, Maple, Teak, USA, c. 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and teak dining table produced by Baker Furniture, USA, c. 1950s. Depth 96.25” with one
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Maple, Teak

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1950s Maple Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 1950s maple furniture for your home. An item from our selection of 1950s maple furniture — often made from wood, maple and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of 1950s maple furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1950s maple furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of 1950s maple furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Heywood-Wakefield Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Maple Furniture?

Prices for a piece of 1950s maple furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $56,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,197.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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.

Questions About 1950s Maple Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, maple is good for furniture. Due to its natural beauty, the wood is one of the most popular materials for crafting desks, tables and case goods. Maple is also a dense, strong wood that allows furniture to hold up well to the effects of daily use. In addition, maple holds stain and paint well, freeing furniture makers to top it off with a seemingly endless array of finishes. Find a large selection of maple wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Yes, maple is a good wood for furniture. The hardness and density of the material make for sturdy furniture that can hold up to the effects of regular use. In addition, many people find the natural grain patterns of maple wood to be visually appealing. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of maple wood furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. 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. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.