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1950s Italian Midcentury Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Brass Bed Headboard
By Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Carimate, Como
Hollywood Regency style, with a nod to Art Deco decadence and Mid-Century Modern practicality, with its
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bed from the 1950s-1960s Teak Marble
Located in Milano, IT
Double bed with hanging bedside tables and adjustable lamps in teak veneered wood, marble tops and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Single Beds in Lacquered Wood from 1950s
Located in Prato, IT
Pair of Italian single beds in lacquered wood with original Permaflex bed net from 1950s
Beds
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Cleopatra Day beds by Auping 1950s Holland
By Auping, Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Den Haag, NL
The Cleopatra sofa bed or daybed was designed in the early 50s by Cordemeijer for Auping. The
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
1950s Kindel Furniture Vintage Mahogany Antique Full Size Poster Bed
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Kindel Furniture vintage antique poster bed. Genuine Mahogany.
Good condition, please see pictures
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
Osvaldo Borsani and Arnaldo Pomodoro Brass Bronze Bed, circa 1950s
By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Osvaldo Borsani and Arnaldo Pomodoro, small double bed or Large single in brass with intricate
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Kling Colonial Style Solid Maple Full Size Bed, Circa 1950s
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
An antique Kling solid maple bed frame and headboard. Footed. Has makers mark. Measures 57"W x 36.5
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
1950s Italian Queen Bed Two-Tone Exotic Wood Style Osvaldo Borsani Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
label. In style of Osvaldo Borsani. Made in Italy circa the 1950s.
Dimensions: 68.25 w x 85 long
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Macassar, Maple, Rosewood, Burl
French Art Deco Suzanne Guiguichon Sycamore Double Bed, 1950s
By Suzanne Guiguichon
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful, original silk in pink red still covers the headboard of this gorgeous 1950s double bed
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Sycamore
Mid-Century Modern George Nakashima for Widdicomb Slatted King Headboard, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Widdicomb, circa the 1950s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 80" W x 41" H.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Mid Century Burl Wood Queen Headboard by John Keal for Brown-Saltman, 1950s
By John Keal
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950s exotic walnut burl queen headboard designed by John Keal for Brown-Saltman.
It is in perfect
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Double Bed Wood Covered with Parchment Paper Vintage Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A double bed, wood covered with parchment paper, engraved decorations. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mexican Modernism Fabulous Frank Kyle King Bed Headboard with Nightstands, 1950s
By Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Fabulous Mexico Modernism midcentury King Size bed headboard with
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Dassi Bed Italian Geometric Teak Design White Marble 1950s Style Gio Ponti
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Dassi bed Italian geometric teak design white marble 1950s style Gio Ponti.
It is very reminiscent
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Rare S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
1950.
This bed has been restored.
Metal frame, new upholstery.
Tables had been done new according
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
King Size Carved Wood Headboard by Edmond Spence Made in Sweden Ca. 1950
s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in New York, NY
Tres chic headboard designed by Edmond Spence, made in Sweden, circa 1950's. The headboard features
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Daybed Canapé Couch by Dieter Rams 1950s Bedframe
By Dieter Rams
Located in Telgte, DE
Daybed canapé couch by Dieter Rams 1950s bedframe
Design: Dieter Rams, 1957
Absolute rarity
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kipp Stewart Declaration Queen Headboard for Drexel, 1950s, Restored, Signed
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern headboard for a Queen sized bed, designed by Kipp Stewart and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
1950s Henkel Harris Virginia Galleries Mahogany Chippendale King Size Headboard
By Henkel Harris
Located in Germantown, MD
Very finely crafted 1950s Henkel Harris Virginia Galleries Mahogany Chippendale King Size Headboard
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Paolo Buffa Wooden Daybed with White Mattress for Lietti, 1950s
By Paolo Lietti
Figli, Paolo Buffa
Located in Turin, Turin
designers in the Milan area, from the 1950s he became the trusted architect of engineer Carlo Pesenti.
Here
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Harvey Probber King Size Basket Weave Mahogany and Brass Headboard, circa 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Saint Louis, MO
standard metal bed frames (not included). A Classic midcentury headboard to add glamour to your bedroom
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
1950’s Vintage Sofa Bed
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable 1950’s vintage sofa bed, made in England.
It has a lovely
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,955
Italian Mid-Century Bed Headboard with Nightstands by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This double bed headboard with the two suspended nightstands are a masterpiece of mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Oak Bed Side Tables by Jacques Adnet, 1950
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
in the 1950's. The open, geometric, cross-shaped cut outs on the sides and the raised edges along the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Spectacular Italian 1950s Bed Side Table
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian 1950s bedside table.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Spectacular Small Italian, 1950s Bed Side Table
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian, 1950s bedside table.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Jacques Biny, Bed or Painting Lamp for Lita, France, 1950s
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Delft, NL
Jacques Biny, bed or painting lamp for Lita, France 1950s
A bed lamp or painting lamp made by
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Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Centurion Teak Breakfast Bed Tray Table by Paragon
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1950s Centurion teak breakfast bed tray table by Paragon
This superb piece of mid century design
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Teak
Pair of Wooden Wall Bed Lamps with Fine Brass Details, Italy, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of wooden wall bed lamps with fine brass details, Italy 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1950s Modernist French Bed-side Tables with Orange and Blue Tops
Located in London, GB
Pitch pine modernist nightstand pair both have a coated top, one in orange and one in blue, with matching details on the drawers. The side tables have simple lines with dovetail join...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
1950s Jindřich Halabala Sofa or Bed for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- The sofa can be converted into a bed
- Fabric upholstery shows signs
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bed-Cabinet Attributed to Franco Campo Mahogany Veneered Bent Plywood, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A bed-cabinet attributed to Franco Campo, convertible into a study with two desks. Mahogany
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Italian Art Deco Marquetry Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Marquetry Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Burl Veneer Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Marquetry Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Italian Oval Carved Wood Carrara Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Incredibly elegant, important and refined Italian 1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern pair of night
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Turkish Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 01'09 x 02'09.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Italy Bed Frame, 1950s
Located in Bucharest, RO
bed.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italy Bed Frame, 1950s.
Located in Bucharest, RO
Beautiful combination and selection of exotic woods.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Double Bed with Floating Night Tables, circa 1950s
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
A mid-20th century double bed frame with a strong, linear look and eye catching details like the
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Teak
Italian Modernist Wooden Bed, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian bed produced in the 1950s.
Can also be used as a daybed.
Wood veneer structure.
Tapered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Italian Midcentury Bed with Shelves, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture bed produced in the 1950s.
Teak veneered wood structure.
Legs in black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Bed with Brass Legs, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture bed produced in the 1950s.
Structure in wood veneer in Tamos, Japanese wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Pair of woven rattan single beds, 1950s
By Bonacina
Located in Savona, IT
Pair of Italian-made beds produced in the 1950s.
Structure made of bamboo and woven rattan.
Good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,079 / set
Midcentury Wooden and Brass Italian Bed, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture bed produced in the 1950s.
Veneered wooden structure with rounded corners
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Friso Kramer for Auping Daybed, The Netherlands, 1950
s
By Auping, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal and teak daybed with a mattress and cushion recently upholstered in black rib- fabric.
In good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Modernist Bed with Nightstand in Teak by Galleria Mobili d
Arte of Cantù, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Bed produced in the 1950s by Galleria Mobili d'Arte from Cantù,
company that also produced various
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Rare Custom Headboard and Nightstands by Eugenio Escudero, Mexico City, ca.1950s
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in San Diego, CA
. Beautiful and rare mid-century design with a stream lined art-deco influence. Round nightstands with a small
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
This sofa bed was manufactured in the 1950s in Italy. It features new upholstery in grey fabric and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Sofa Bed
Located in Savona, IT
Two seat sofa, Italian 1950s production.
Wooden and metal structure, padded and lined with fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Bed with Nightstands, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacture bed produced in the 1950s.
Headboard, bedside tables and footboard wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Midcentury Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian manufacturing sofa bed produced in the 1950s.
Structure in black painted metal.
Seat and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Leather Gym Mat or Day Bed
Located in Tochovice, CZ
Vintage leather gym mat. It is made from a thick cow leather. and is in very good condition with nice patina.
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Blue Sofa Bed by Robin Day for Hille, 1950s
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in Southampton, GB
Stylish and minimalist mid century sofa bed designed by iconic British designer Robin Day in the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Italian Rattan Sofa Bed, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made sofa produced in the 1950s.
Rattan structure.
Metal bed base.
New mattress and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s midcentury bed you’re looking for. Each 1950s midcentury bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s midcentury bed — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s midcentury bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1950s midcentury bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Marco Zanuso, Artflex and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s Midcentury Bed?
A 1950s midcentury bed can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,453, while the lowest priced sells for $737 and the highest can go for as much as $42,000.
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
- 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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 Midcentury Bed
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some 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, 2024The 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, 2022Yes. 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.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s 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 27, 2023In 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 6, 2023There 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 13, 2024The 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 ExpertNovember 21, 2023In 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.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank 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.
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