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Teak

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #3

$1,320 / set

Set of G Plan Astro Nesting Tables in Teak #2

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Teak

Set of G Plan Astro Nesting Tables in Teak #2

$1,500 / set

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #2

By Bennett Co., G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: R Bennett Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1964 Materials: Teak, Afromosia

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Teak

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #2

$1,320 / set

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #1

By G Plan Furniture, Rainey Bennett

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: R Bennett Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1964 Materials: Teak, Afromosia

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Teak

Set of G Plan Quadrille Nesting Tables in Teak #1

$1,320 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

By V.B. Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Gardiner, NY

by VB Wilkins for G Plan. Maker's label inside door. This piece is in excellent condition with very

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

$3,750

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture, V.B. Wilkins

Located in Gardiner, NY

by VB Wilkins for G Plan. Maker's label inside door. This piece in excellent condition with very

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

$3,750

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture, V.B. Wilkins

Located in Gardiner, NY

by VB Wilkins for G Plan. Maker's label inside door. This piece is in excellent condition with very

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by G Plan

$3,750

are 1960s Mid-Century extending G Plan dining table

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

This Mid-Century modern G Plan extending dining table stands out with a design that diverges from

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

are 1960s Mid-Century extending G Plan dining table

$1,978

1960s Pair of Nightstands by VB Wilkins for G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant pair of mid-century nightstands produced by VB Wilkins for G Plan during the 1960s. Made

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Teak

1960s Pair of Nightstands by VB Wilkins for G Plan

$2,100

Mid Century Night Stands by VB Wilkins for G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant pair of mid-century nightstands produced by VB Wilkins for G Plan during the 1960s. Made

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Teak

Mid Century Night Stands by VB Wilkins for G Plan

$2,600 / set

G Plan Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model 62 Blofeld

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

Once described as 'the worlds most comfortable chair' this one off reupholstered piece in Italian vintage gold leather will surely bring out your inner Bond Villain. Appearing in ori...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

G Plan Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model 62 Blofeld

$7,189 / set

G Plan Spider Coffee Table #1

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Afromosia

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Teak

G Plan Spider Coffee Table #1

$3,300

G Plan Spider Coffee Table #2

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Afromosia

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Teak

G Plan Spider Coffee Table #2

$3,300

Pr. Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Dressers Att. to G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Stylish architectural pair of Danish style dressers attributed to G - Plan of Great Britain. Both

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Mid-20th Century English Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Teak

Pr. Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Dressers Att. to G Plan

$2,200 / set

Mid-Century ‘Fresco’ Highboard by G-Plan

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century ‘Fresco’ highboard designed Victor B. Wilkins for G-Plan, circa 1960s. This teak piece

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century ‘Fresco’ Highboard by G-Plan

$5,500

Set of 4 1960’s Mid-Century Dining Chairs by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

A set of four teak dining chairs by G Plan, made in the UK in the 1960s. Strongly influenced by

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of 4 1960’s Mid-Century Dining Chairs by G Plan

$1,020

Mid Century Tola and Black Tallboy Chest from G Plan, 1950s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century Tola and Black tallboy chest from G Plan (E Gomme) Featuring a pull down compartment

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak, Walnut

Mid Century Tola and Black Tallboy Chest from G Plan, 1950s

$820

Round G Plan Astro Coffee Table #7

By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Afromosia

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Teak

Round G Plan Astro Coffee Table #7

$2,160

Round G Plan Astro Coffee Table #3

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Afromosia, Glass Measurements

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Teak

Round G Plan Astro Coffee Table #3

$2,160

Danish Range Teak Highboy Dresser by Ib Kofod Larsen for G Plan

By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1961 Dimensions: 30 wide x 18

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Rosewood, Teak

Danish Range Teak Highboy Dresser by Ib Kofod Larsen for G Plan

$3,150

Mid-Century British Teak Fresco Sideboard by V. B. Wilkins for G-Plan

By V.B. Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century British teak “Fresco” sideboard designed by Victor B. Wilkins for G-Plan. Clean, modern

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century British Teak Fresco Sideboard by V. B. Wilkins for G-Plan

$3,300

Six Mid-Century British Teak Dining Chairs by Victor Wilkins for G-Plan

By V.B. Wilkins, Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture, G-Plan, Ebenezer Gomme

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Crafted in warm, honey-toned teak, these elegantly proportioned chairs feature sculptural slat-back

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Six Mid-Century British Teak Dining Chairs by Victor Wilkins for G-Plan

$3,500 / set

Mid Century Modern Teak Afromosia Wood Astro Rocket Coffee Table by G Plan 1965

By V.B. Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Portland, OR

of the "Astro" range for G Plan. This iconic design was part of the highly innovative "Astro

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Teak

Mid Century Modern Teak Afromosia Wood Astro Rocket Coffee Table by G Plan 1965

$1,195

Set of Long G Plan Astro Nesting Tables #2

By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Teak

Set of Long G Plan Astro Nesting Tables #2

$1,878 / set

Set of Long G Plan Astro Nesting Tables

By V.B. Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

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Teak

Set of Long G Plan Astro Nesting Tables

$1,980 / set

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman in Italian Leather by G Plan Model 62

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

chair is completed with a matching leather, teak and rosewood Ottoman to order. Please allow 9-10 weeks

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2010s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman in Italian Leather by G Plan Model 62

$6,641 / set

Round G Plan Astro Coffee Table in Afromosia #1

By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Afromosia

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Teak

Round G Plan Astro Coffee Table in Afromosia #1

$2,160

Victor Bramwell Wilkins designed Fresco Dining Chairs by G-Plan

By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six teak dining chairs with ladder back design. Made by the British furniture company G Plan

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Victor Bramwell Wilkins designed Fresco Dining Chairs by G-Plan

$1,800 / set

1960’s Mid-Century modern G Plan Fresco extending dining table

By V.B. Wilkins, G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

During the 1960s, to compete with Danish imports, G-Plan leaned towards Scandinavian-style

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

1960’s Mid-Century modern G Plan Fresco extending dining table

$1,848

Midcentury G Plan E.Gomme 6250 Blofeld Swivel Tilt Lounge Armchair UK 1960

By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

The G Plan 6250 chair with its distinctive wingback was marketed as ‘The most comfortable chair in

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Naugahyde, Teak

Midcentury G Plan E.Gomme 6250 Blofeld Swivel Tilt Lounge Armchair UK 1960

$3,012

Ib Kofod Larsen for G-Plan Danish Design Range. Teak armchair with G plan stamp

Located in London, GB

Ib Kofod Larsen for G-Plan Danish Design Range. Teak armchair with gold G Plan stamp and faded

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen for G-Plan Danish Design Range. Teak armchair with G plan stamp

$616

Teak nesting tables, Denmark 1960

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Torino, IT

Teak nesting tables, Denmark 1960

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Teak

Teak nesting tables, Denmark 1960

$774

Teak vintage nesting tables, UK 1960

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Torino, IT

Teak vintage nesting tables, UK 1960

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Teak

Teak vintage nesting tables, UK 1960

$774

GPlan vintage teak table. UK 1960

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Torino, IT

GPlan dining table in teak, 1960

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

GPlan vintage teak table. UK 1960

$3,098

Mid Century Modern McIntosh Teak Sideboards

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Modern McIntosh Teak Sideboards Above average vintage condition and structurally sound

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Mid Century Modern McIntosh Teak Sideboards

$3,697

Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

darker wood grain on the inside. Stamped on the door G Plan furniture. Beautiful quality woodworking

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Teak

Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire

$1,960 Sale Price

30% Off

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table Above average vintage condition and structurally sound

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table

$1,429

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Dressers, Scandinavian Design, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

production from the era, reminiscent of makers such as G Plan, McIntosh, or Ib Kofod-Larsen. Details Period

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Dressers, Scandinavian Design, 1960s

$4,800 / set

BRITISH G PLAN MID CENTURY HARDWOOD TEAK NESTING TABLES SLEEK MINiMALIST

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A stylish and versatile set of three mid-century nesting tables by G Plan

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20th Century British Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

BRITISH G PLAN MID CENTURY HARDWOOD TEAK NESTING TABLES SLEEK MINiMALIST

$616 / set

Mid Modern Century Commode Chest of Drawers Teak Wood

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Madrid, ES

A beautiful and elegant chest of drawers from the 60s, in teak wood, with four drawers and bronze

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Mid Modern Century Commode Chest of Drawers Teak Wood

$3,336

Set of Three Mid Century Teak Nesting Tables, Denmark, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very practical - Rare type.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

Set of Three Mid Century Teak Nesting Tables, Denmark, 1960s

$952 / set

Set of 3 teak wood nesting tables by G-Plan, UK ca. 1970

Located in Meulebeke, BE

teak wood. G Plan has been noted for many years for its sound construction and excellent design and

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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Teak

Set of 3 teak wood nesting tables by G-Plan, UK ca. 1970

$595 / set

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Desk Dresser by G Plan Kofod Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

" collection he designed for G plan in the mid 60's, a stunning desk / vanity table. This exquisite piece

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Desk Dresser by G Plan Kofod Larsen

$1,995

G Plan Mid-Century Extending Dining Table

By White Newton

Located in London, GB

A mid-century modern extending dining table by G Plan. The table features: - Table top with richly

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

G Plan Mid-Century Extending Dining Table

$1,198

Large Ib Kofod Larsen "Danish Range" Credenza in Teak

By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1961 Materials: Teak, Afromosia

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Large Ib Kofod Larsen "Danish Range" Credenza in Teak

$7,740

Mid Century Tola and Black Wardrobe From G Plan, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century three door Tola and Black wardrobe from G Plan (EGomme) Featuring a bi fold door and

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Tola and Black Wardrobe From G Plan, 1960s

$888

Ib Kofod Larsen "Danish Range" Vanity in Teak + Rosewood

By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1961 Materials: Teak, Rosewood

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen "Danish Range" Vanity in Teak + Rosewood

$3,420

"Danish Range" Teak Side Table By Ib Kofod Larsen

By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1961 Materials: Teak, Afromosia

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

"Danish Range" Teak Side Table By Ib Kofod Larsen

$1,140

Mid Century Tola and Black Wardrobe From G Plan, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century three door Tola and Black wardrobe from G Plan (EGomme) Featuring a bi fold door and

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Tola and Black Wardrobe From G Plan, 1960s

$888

Small Ib Kofod Larsen "Danish Range" Credenza in Teak + Afromosia

By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1961 Materials: Teak, Rosewood

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Small Ib Kofod Larsen "Danish Range" Credenza in Teak + Afromosia

$5,580

Ib Kofod Larsen "Danish Range" Lowboy Dresser in Teak + Afromosia

By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1961 Materials: Teak, Afromosia

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen "Danish Range" Lowboy Dresser in Teak + Afromosia

$5,400

Set of Six Arne Vodder Dining Chairs in Teak

By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Unknown Era: Unknown Materials: Teak, Wool

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Set of Six Arne Vodder Dining Chairs in Teak

$5,940 / item

Mid Century Modern Danish Style Square Teak Coffee Table GPlan Kofod Larsen 1960

By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Portland, OR

G Plan in the 1960s The table of square form and made from teak, the top with very attractive

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Style Square Teak Coffee Table GPlan Kofod Larsen 1960

$1,195

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Credenza

By G Plan Furniture, Dyrlund, Arne Vodder, Svend Aage Larsen

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century Scandinavian credenza made from teak wood. Showcasing excellent woodgrain and classic

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Credenza

$7,500

Vintage Mid Century Modern G-PlanTeak Oval Extending Dining Table. UK Import

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage dining table, oval, extendable, scandinavian style teak by g-plan, circa 60's. Designed by

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern G-PlanTeak Oval Extending Dining Table. UK Import

$3,295

Vintage Danish Extendable Teak Oval Table by Kofod-Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Pasadena, TX

A vintage Danish oval dining table designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by G-Plan. Made of

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Vintage 1960s British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Extendable Teak Oval Table by Kofod-Larsen

$2,320 Sale Price

20% Off

Pair of bedside cabinet by Victor Wilkins

By Victor Wilkins

Located in Cheshire, GB

Victor Wilkins for g-plan, pair of 'fresco' teak bedside chests, having square tops above recess

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Mid-20th Century British Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Pair of bedside cabinet by Victor Wilkins

$1,834 Sale Price

20% Off

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G Plan Teak For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of g plan teak available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Find 1198 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of g plan teak now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of g plan teak — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of g plan teak, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of g plan teak that is appealing in its simplicity, but G Plan Furniture, G-Plan and Ib Kofod-Larsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a G Plan Teak?

The average selling price for a piece of g plan teak at 1stDibs is $1,695, while they’re typically $198 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced.

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

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.

A Basket-Weave Pattern Adds Country Charm to Paolo Buffa’s Elegant Cabinet

With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.

This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet

The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.

End Your Quest for Fire with This Handmade Majolica Chimney

Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.

Who Were Guillerme et Chambron? French Veterans of WWII with a Knack for Clever, Quirky and Livable Furniture

Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.

39 Incredible Swimming Pools

It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem

Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.