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1x Original Egon Eiermann Schreibtisch Richard Lampert 195x90cm
By Richard Lampert, Egon Eiermann
Located in Berlin, DE
: 2000er, Mid Century
Material: Metall, Holz
Maße ca.: Breite: 195cm, Tiefe: 90cm, Höhe 69-89cm, Tiefe
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Original Egon Eiermann Schreibtisch Richard Lampert 180x90cm
By Richard Lampert, Egon Eiermann
Located in Berlin, DE
Epoche: 2000er, Mid Century
Material: Metall, Holz
Maße ca.: Breite: 180cm, Tiefe: 90cm, Höhe 69-89cm
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
7x Original Egon Eiermann Schreibtisch Richard Lampert Metall
By Richard Lampert, Egon Eiermann
Located in Berlin, DE
Eiermann
Designer: Richard Lampert
Herkunftsland: Deutschland
Epoche: 2000er, Mid Century
Material: Metall
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Dressing Table, 1950s
Located in Neuss, NW
-quality materials
mortise & tenon solid wood drawer
Made in Germany
Table bottom edge 71 cm
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Herbert Hirche Midcentury Schreibtisch Holzäpfel Teak Bauhaus
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Berlin, DE
: Deutschland
Epoche: 1960er, Mid Century
Material: Teak, Metall
Maße ca.: Breite: 160cm, Tiefe: 80cm, Höhe 72cm
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid century brass desk lamp by Kaiser leuchten, Germany 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Stilnovo
Located in ECHT, NL
Minimalist design desk lamp. Made by German company Kaiser leuchten in the 1950s. It has a base
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Erich Stratmann Chef Schreibtisch Ulmenholz 1950
By Erich Stratmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen sehr schönen Midcentury Schreibtisch vom deutschen Designer Erich Stratmann für Idee Möbel zum Verkauf an.
Die Tischplatte wurde professionell aufgearbeitet und sch...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Large Mid Century Desk Lamp by Helo Leuchten Germany, 1950s
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Schwerin, MV
Gerhard Senior as Elektrogeschäfts Helo in the city of Breslau, at that time a German city. Today it is a
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Temde Sisal Desk Lamp, Germany / Switzerland 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Cork, IE
This desk lamp is the quintessential Mid-Century Modern design: a conical sisal shade, an elegantly
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern, Desk Lamp, Gilt Metal, Germany, 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern, Desk or Table Lamp, Gilt Metal, Germany, 1930s
Modernist adjustable
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Vintage 1930s German Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
German Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Articulating
Bauhaus
Desk Lamp
By Hillebrand
Located in New York, NY
German 'Bauhaus' desk lamp in solid brass designed in the 1930 period and attributed to Hillebrand
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
$2,790 Sale Price
41% Off
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk Lamp by Bruns, Germany, 1960
Located in Schwerin, MV
Bruns desk lamp from the 1960s - 1970s. The lamp is made of metal and is in good original condition
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
VITRA EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD UNiQUE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
20th century design classic, this chair has been in films, the highest level of professional boardrooms
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international
By Otto Zapf
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
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Zapf’s work for Knoll is often associated with the mid-century modern movement, which was characterized
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Modell 6726 tulip chair by Preben Fabricius
Jorgen Kastholm for Walter Knoll 1
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
model 6726 tulip chair by preben fabricius & jørgen kastholm for walter knoll, germany, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm patinated leather armchair for Kill Int.
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Almelo, NL
.
When you choose a used mid-century design, you make a sustainable choice by reusing what is already
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Wilkhahn Delta leather swivel conference/dining chair by Delta Group, 1960
By Delta Furniture 1, Wilkhahn
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
with the Deutsche Werkstätten (German Workshops) and the designers Georg Leowald and Herbert Hirche
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight, Rosenthal Classic, Libreria Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
Porcelain Paperweight is an iconic piece of 20th-century decorative art. Produced by Rosenthal Classic in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp, Chrome-Plated Metal, Germany, Circa 1960
By Leclaire
Schäfer
Located in Schwerin, MV
Desk Lamp 1960s
Manufacturer unknown
E27 socket
Rod lamp made of chrome-plated metal with a black
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
2x Original Vitra EA 208 soft pad weiß Leder Stuhl Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
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Hersteller: Vitra
Designer: Charles & Ray Eames
Herkunftsland: Deutschland
Epoche: 2000er, Mid
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of two Fröscher office chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr, 1970
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Fröscher Sitform
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
. German designer Burkhard Vogtherr has created classic chair designs for several manufacturers.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Office Swivel Chair FK84 Fabricius
Kastholm Alfred Kill International, 1968
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare original FK 84 lounge chair designed by Fabricius & Kastholm, a refined expression of Scandinavian modernism from 1968.
This authentic example features a sculpturally contour...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Luigi Colani Drumbo Green Elephant Money Bank for Dresdner Bank, 1970s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Dresden Bank Germany. Made in Europe, circa 1970s. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Chaise EA107 en cuir blanc par Charles
Ray Eames pour Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Rouen, FR
Chaise EA107, dessinée par Charles & Ray Eames en 1958 pour le légendaire Aluminum Group.
Éditée par Vitra, cette version en cuir blanc incarne la pureté et la rigueur du design mode...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Chaise EA107 en cuir rouge par Charles
Ray Eames pour Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Rouen, FR
Chaise de bureau ou de salle de réunion EA107, dessinée par Charles & Ray Eames en 1958 pour le célèbre Aluminum Group.
Cette édition produite par Vitra présente une superbe sellerie...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Black EA108 Alugroup Office Armchair by Ray and Charles Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic EA108 Office chair has been designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1960s for Herman Miller. This one was produced by Vitra for Herman Miller ca early 2000s.
It can be u...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century design desk lamp by Christian Dell for Escolux Germany
By Christian Dell
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century design desk lamp by Christian Dell for Escolux Germany in original vintage condition
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm FK6725 chairs set Kill 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Kastholm who designed an important oeuvre of mid-century modern chairs, tables and desks. Mainly for office
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
4x Vitra Eames Aluminum Chair EA 108 – Classic in Black Hopsak, Swivel Base
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Telgte, DE
Chair is considered one of the most iconic furniture designs of the 20th century. Its construction is
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Desk Light or Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern goos neck desk light or table lamp with perforated conical
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of 6 Vintage Hunting-Themed Glasses with Pewter Medallions, circa 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Celebrate the spirit of the hunt with this charming set of six vintage glass tumblers, each adorned with a detailed pewter emblem depicting traditional hunting motifs — including dee...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Pewter
SET OF 4 JØRGEN KASTHOLM FOR KUSCH
Co. „8400“ OFFICE ARMCHAIRS LEATHER 1970s
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kusch+Co
Located in Reutlingen, DE
and chromed tubular steel frame designed from Dutch designer Jørgen Kastholm for Kusch & Co., Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Gerd Lange Arm Chair for Thonet, 1970
By Gerd Lange
Located in Antwerp, BE
One desk chair designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1970s. Very rare arm chair with grey leather seat
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
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Condition: Reupholstered, chrome finish has some signs of age as per images.
Origination: Germany, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wilkhahn Delta set of 2 conference/dining chairs from Delta Group
By Wilkhahn
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of two Wilkhahn Delta leather armchairs from the early generation, with armrests made of brushed aluminum with leather covering and with black shells, is in excellent conditi...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Charles
Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles
Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Design Classic Eames Alu Group Office Chair EA119 by Vitra, 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
designs of the 20th Century:
On offer we have an EA119 high back office chair, in red leather with
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ea 208 Soft Pad Alu Group Office Chairs, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
important designs of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is still relevant today, giving
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Small Globe with Wooden Base, by Prof Paul Rath, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of paper, wood
Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid Century Desk Light or Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk light or table lamp with adjustable shade. Designed and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Very Comfortable Office Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, 1960s
By Comforto, Charles Pollock
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
12 chairs available.
Very comfortable and elegant desk chairs from Comforto. Design by Charles
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
FK 6727 Tulip Office Chair Kill International, 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Comfortable office chair. No height adjustment. Navy blue leather.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,544 / item
FK 6727 Tulip Office Chair Kill International, 1960s, Set of 4
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Astonishing set of 4 comfortable office chairs. No height adjustment. Navy blue leather.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Green White Dressing Table Set made of Mouth-blown Glass
Located in Hannover, DE
This is a one-of-a-kind set that will make your dressing table look absolutely charming! It was found in a 1950s villa. The size refers to the large storage tray.
The bottle is 17 c...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Glass, Scagliola, Blown Glass
1958, Eames, EA 107 for Vitra, Static Non Swivel Black Net Weave
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Charles
Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the heig...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Walter Knoll Logos Neckleather Chair Bernd Münzebrock
By Bernd Münzebrock, Walter Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Bernd Münzebrock designed this office chair model Logos for Walter Knoll
The seat is made of strong thick brown neckleather, the quality as known from De Sede.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles
Ray Eames EA208 Dining or Conference Chair in Black leather, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful dining or conference chair EA208 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaran...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Minimalist Black Metal Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This minimalist lamp was produced in Germany during the 1960s. The lamp captivates with its simple
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Vintage 1960s German Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$203 Sale Price
77% Off
Set of Two Armchairs Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz, 1970s
By Elmar Flötotto, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type
- Comfortable
- Marked.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$663 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Armchair Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz, 1970s
By Elmar Flötotto, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type
- Comfortable
- Marked.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$350 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s table M1, Stefan Wewerka, Vintage
By Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
High-quality materials
Made in Germany. Design: Stefan Wewerka, Manufacturer: Tecta
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Rare
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Piano Lamp or Desk Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern piano lamp or desk light. Adjustable height and shade. Designed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp or Desk Light by Hillebrand, 1960s Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Original Mid-Century Modern table or desk lamp. Manufactured by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Modern Gold Brass Desk Lamp with Chain from Karstadt AG
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant, brass banker-type desk lamp was produced by the German manufacturer Karstadt AG in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$850 Sale Price
20% Off
Model Hm 6-81 Teak Record Console by Herbert
By Herbert Hirche, Braun
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany
Designer: Herbert Hirche
Manufacturer: Braun
Era: 1957
Materials: Teak
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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German Mid Century Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal German mid century desk for your home. Each German mid century desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. If you’re shopping for a German mid century desk, we have 1041 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect German mid century desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A German mid century desk, designed in the mid-century modern, industrial or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Christian Dell, Kienzle Clocks and Vitra each produced at least one beautiful German mid century desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a German Mid Century Desk?
Prices for a German mid century desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $210,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,398.
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.
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