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Restored Mid-Century Armchair, Beech, Original Upholstery, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Material: Beech
Period: 1950-1959
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Restored Mid-Century Floor Lamp, Steel, Copper, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior design include clean
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Copper
Mid-Century Czech Minimalist Table Lamp from Pokrok, 1960s
By Pokrok
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century table lamp from the Czech manufacturer Pokrok.
The design convinces with its
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Restored Mid-Century Writing Desk, Ash, Revived Polish, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
according to the original process.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Ash
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Armchairs, New Upholstery, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior design
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Restored Mid Century Coffee Table, Beech, Blackened Metal, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
restored it according to the original process.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Unique Czech Ash Mid-Century Bookcase, 1950s, Well Preserved Condition
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century bookcase
Material: Ash
Original very well preserved condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Wood, Ash
Mid-Century Czech Ashtray, Hand-Formed Art Glass, c. 1960s
By Josef Hospodka
Located in Praha, CZ
A stunning mid-century modern ashtray made of heavy Bohemian art glass using the sommerso technique
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Original Mid-Century Chair, by Ludvik Volak, Maple, Czech, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior design include
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Lacquer
PAIR - Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Jaroslav Smidek, made in Czech, 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
. 1960s. These sculptural chairs are celebrated examples of post-war Czech modernism, combining angular
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Original Mid-Century Decorative Wall, Brass, Paint, Lacquer, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
refurbishing team in Czechia.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal, Brass
Czech Mid-Century Sideboard, 1950s, Well Preserved, Ash. Jitona Soběslav
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century sideboard.
Material: Ash
Original very well preserved condition
We
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Ash
Czech Mid-Century Sideboard, 1950s, Well Preserved, Ash. JITONA Soběslav
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century sideboard.
Material: Ash
Original very well preserved condition
We
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Ash
Unique Czech Mid-Century Bookcase, 1950s, Well Preserved Condition, Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century bookcase
Material: Walnut and glass
Original very well preserved condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Ash, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, 1950s, Czech Republic (New Uphostery)
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, 1950s, Czech Republic (New Uphostery)
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 5 Mid-Century Czech Hand Painted China Fruit Plates
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 5 Czech Mid-Century china porcelain dessert plates with hand painted prints of fruits
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Luxas Retro Scale Czech Orange Floral Chrome Vintage Decor
Located in Praha, CZ
A mid-century Luxas scale produced in Czechoslovakia featuring a vivid orange floral design with a
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Flooring
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, 1950s, Czech Republic (New Ulphostery)
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, 1950s, Czech Republic (New Ulphostery)
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp from Napako, Czech Republic
By Napako
Located in Vienna, Austria
seen a vintage lamp in such a pristine condition coming from the Czech Republic.
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Late 20th Century Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
$1,711 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Green Glass Vase Jan Beranek Skrdlovice Czech Republic 1960s
By Jan Beranek
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage green glass vase by Jan Beranek circa 1959 by Skrldlovice.
A beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Glass
Mid Century Czech Clear Geometric Glass Vase Frantisek Vizner, 1965
By Frantisek Vizner
Located in London, GB
Mid century Czech clear Geometric glass vase designed by Frantisek Vizner, 1965.
Presented in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Original Mid-Century Display Cabinet, by Nový Domov, Mahogany, Czech, 1950s
By Novy Domov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czechia according to the original process.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Glass, Mahogany, Lacquer
Mid-Century Czech Purple Art Glass Vase by ZBS, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant mid-century art glass vase in rich purple tones, handblown in Czechoslovakia during the
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Czech Art Glass Basket Bowl by Josef Hospodka
By Josef Hospodka
Located in Praha, CZ
Hand-blown art glass basket is beautiful example of mid-century Czech glass design, likely made in
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Crystal
Miroslav Navratil
s Mid-Century Armchair Geometric Fabric, Czech Republic, 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Miroslav Navratil in the 1960s. The armchair is composed of
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Czech Studio Glass Vase by Atelier Molnar, Signed, 1980s
By Pavel Molnar
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking mid-century Czech studio glass vase, created by Atelier Molnar and dating to the
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Czech Art Glass Basket Bowl by Josef Hospodka
By Josef Hospodka
Located in Praha, CZ
Hand-blown art glass basket is beautiful example of mid-century Czech glass design, likely made in
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
Original Mid-Century Folding Table, by JITONA Sobeslav, Oak, Czech, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
your dining room, typical of the Mid-Century period.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Restored Mid Century Nesting Tables, by Poul Hundevad, Beech, Czech, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior design include clean lines
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Original Mid-Century Coffee Table, by Alan Fuchs, Rattan, Czech, 1940s
By ULUV Krásná jizba, Alan Fuchs
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Mid-Century period.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Rattan, Glass
Original Mid-Century Wingchair, by Miroslav Navratil, Fiberglass, Czech, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
refurbishing team in Czechia.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original Mid-Century Wingchair, Miroslav Navratil, Plastic Fiber, Czech, 1950s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
refurbishing team in Czechia.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Beech, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
item features Classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior design include
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Beech, Oak, Lacquer
Restored Mid-Century Flower Stand, Beech, Umakart, Aluminium, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
features Classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior design include clean
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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Aluminum
Restored Mid -Century Coffee Table, Beech, Oak, Glass, Polish, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior design
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Wood, Beech, Lacquer, Glass, Oak
Original Mid Century Flower Pot with Stand, Ceramic, Steel, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stylish ceramic planter on a steel stand is an authentic piece of Mid-Century design from
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Czech Glass Vase by Frantisek Kondella for Prachen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Czech Glass Vase by Frantisek Kondella for Prachen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Original Mid-Century Dissociative Table, by Tatra, Beech, Ash, Czech, 1950s
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior design include clean lines, muted
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Wood, Lacquer, Ash, Beech
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Armchairs, Beech, New Upholstery, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
brushing for greater plasticity.
Surface finish: Oil wax
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Set of 2 Mid-Century Czech Minimalist Table Lamps by Josef Hurka
By Josef Hurka
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two Mid Century table lamps in a special color combination from the Czech manufacturer Drukov, Brno
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Czech Oak Mid-Century Sideboard, 1950s, Well Preserved, Ash and Mahogany
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century sideboard.
Material: Ash and Mahogany
Original very well preserved condition
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Ash, Mahogany
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Beech, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant set of four Mid-Century chairs comes from Czechoslovakia from the 1960s. The chairs
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Oak, Lacquer
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Armchairs, Reupholstered, Cherry Wood, Czech, 1970s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
according to the original process.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
Mid Century Dots Velvet Armchair by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Josef Hospodka Czech Mid-Century Art Glass Chribska Glass Bowl
By Chribska Glassworks
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Czech Chribska art glass bowl in yellow and mauve cased glass bowl by Josef Hospodka
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Czech Mid Century Flushmount Chandelier in Starburst Glass
Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern flush mount chandelier was realized in Czechoslovakia circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Restored Mid-Century Brass Floor Lamp, By Kamenický Šenov, Czech, 1960s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Period: 1960-1969
Source: Czech
Material: Fully cleaned brass
This item features classic Art Deco
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Original Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by ÚLUV, Ash Wood, Czech, 1960s
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original Mid Century Floor Lamp.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1960-1969
Material: Ash
Very well
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ash, Lacquer
Czech Mid-Century Side Table, Cabinet Made Out of Oak, 1950s, Refreshed Polish
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Completely restored Czech mid-century side table - cabinet made out of oak, 1950s, refreshed polish
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Oak
Mid-Century Blue Velvet Armchair by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of 16 Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in Beech by Czech Manufacturer, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 16 Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in Beech by Czech Manufacturer, 1960s — Priced Per Chair
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-Century Czech Art Glass Bowl by Chribska, Blue
Green, 1960s
By Chribska Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
, showcasing the mastery of mid-century Bohemian glass design.
Chřibská was one of the leading Czechoslovak
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Set of Four Restored Mid-Century Swivel Chairs, by Gerald Neusser, Czech, 1960s
By Interiér Praha
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
restored and reupholstered the item.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Designer Vase, Czech, Bohemian Art Glass, Flower Sleeve, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Fascinating Bohemian vase, with a highly distinctive finish
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Restored Mid-Century Bookcase, by UP Závody, Oak, Glass, Czech, 1950s
By Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
features Classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior design include clean
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
Restored Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by Krásná Jizba, Beech, Rattan, Czech, 1950s
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
original process.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Rattan, Plexiglass, Wood, Beech
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Jitona Sobeslav, Beech, Czech, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
original process.
This item features Classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
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Czech Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Czech mid century modern you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every Czech mid century modern was constructed with great care. There are 4005 variations of the antique or vintage Czech mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Czech mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Czech mid century modern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Czech mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kamenicky Senov, Jindrich Halabala and Josef Hurka are consistently popular.
How Much is a Czech Mid Century Modern?
A Czech mid century modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $857, while the lowest priced sells for $89 and the highest can go for as much as $37,250.
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 Czech Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
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