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Chandelier three lights with Murano glass bowls from the 80s attributable to Ton
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Catania, IT
Three lights chandelier with Murano glass bowls from the 80s attributable to Toni Zuccheri x Venini
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$852 Sale Price
20% Off
Saporiti Grey Oval Coffee Table With Maple Top and Steel Base Mid-Century 80s
By Saporiti
Located in Palermo, IT
SAPORITI
Made in Italy around 1980
Rare living room table in grey lacquered maple wood, oval top
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Grey plastic coat rack from outline serie by Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 80s
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Grey plastic coat rack with several hooks produced by Kartell in the 1980s. The hooks can be positioned in different positions according to needs.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Post-Modern Tray in Steel and Veneered Plywood in Style of Ettore Sottsass, 80s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale an elegant and highly decorative postmodern tray produced between the late 1970s and early 1980s by Studio Inox.
This rectangular tray, crafted in d...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Livio Seguso, Heavy Murano Glass Bowl, Rainbow Design and Glass Orb, 80s Signed
By Livio Seguso, Bisazza Vetro, Murano 5
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Exceptional historical piece. It has the rainbow patter. A sequence of canes that Livio loved to place in sculptures where the play with the lens effect of the other clear massiccio ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$3,408 Sale Price
20% Off
Gaetano Pesce Luigi (o mi amate voi?) 902 Shelf in Lacquered Wood by Bernini 80s
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
balance and stability.
Gaetano Pesce is a prominent contemporary Italian designer and architect known
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Set 6 Flutes and 6 Stem Glass Cenedese Murano Cobalt and Gold Accents, 80s
By Maestri Muranesi, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
serve as a water or wine glass, whilst the flute is for sparkling wine.
Attributed to the 80s decade as
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,130 Sale Price / set
25% Off
20th Century Leather Italian Modern Sofa, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sofa from the 80s. Furniture covered in leather of beautiful line and pleasant decor. Sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
4 x
80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
Located in WEERT, NL
4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
This barber / desk chairs are made of steel
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$4,260 / set
Sensational Oval Shaped Two-Tier Brass Italian Tea or Bar Cart 80
s
Located in Achterveld, NL
This 1980s vintage Italian Regency style oval bar cart has a brass frame with smoked glass. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Murano glass deco inspired 80
s Demilune Glass Table Lamp
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Mid-Century Murano glass, Memphis style, art deco inspired desk lamp. Featuring a beautiful half-moon top and black metal trim. The light is directed beautifully from this unique lam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni
80
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Felino, IT
Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80. Completamente orientabile e girevole a 360°. Luce
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Italian 80s Brass and Tinted Beveled Glass Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian 80s Brass and Tinted Beveled Glass Coffee Table. The legs are made from a metal base with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Italian Spaghetti bar stool, Giandomenico Belotti 1970s 80s
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A great Spaghetti stool by Giandomenico Belotti made in italy 1970/80s for Alias.
A single kitchan
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Giulio Corner Black Leather Sofa by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, Italy 80s
By Meritalia, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Zagreb, HR
Giulio sofa was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia in 1987.
This corner shaped sofa version of the model Giulio is XXL in size.
The frame of the sofa is made of woo...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
80s Antonia Astori ‘kroma’ table for Driade
By Antonia Astori, Driade
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
and Adelaide Acerbi. In addition to designing furniture, she played the role of project coordinator
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
80s Arrben
Canasta
Chair in Chrome Steel and Leather
By Arrben
Located in Madrid, ES
''canasta'' easy chairs in metal and black leather by Arrben. Italy, 80s.
Available:
One unit
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
80s Ettore Sottsass ‘Westside’ Lounge Chair for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Ettore Sottsass ‘Westside’ armchair for Knoll is an Iconic design by Ettore Sottsass in 1983. This lounge chair has it’s original upholstery .
In 1983, two years after the founding ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Rose Gold Pyramid Mirrors, circa 1970s-80s
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rose Gold Pyramid Mirrors, circa 1970s. Double sided
COLOR/MATERIAL:
Red with rose gold mirrors
CONDITION:
Fair to good condition. Tall Mirror has small piece missing at ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
80s Antonio Citterio ‘Eridiana’ chair for Xilitalia set/4
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Italia devision, Italy 1980’s. Chrome metal frame with under the fabric a lacquered seat. This set of 4
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
80s Philippe Starck ‘lola mundo’ table chair for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Small coffee table or chair, Lola Mundo adds several functions in a single piece of furniture
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
80s Charles Pollock ‘Penelope’ Chairs for Castelli Set/6
By Castelli, Charles Pollock
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
1982, The designer Charles Pollock created a real design classic: Penelope. The American designer developed for Castelli a revolutionary chair from a technical and formal point of vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
80s F.A. Porsche ‘Antropovarius’ lounge fauteuil for Poltrona Frau
By Ferdinand A. Porsche, Poltrona Frau
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Stylish and cool, the Antropovarius Easy Chair has been designed by FA Porsche in co-operation with the Institute of Ergonomics at the University of Monaco, guaranteeing comfort by d...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
80s Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni ash tray for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
originated from the ashtray and umbrella stands explicitly designed by the Castiglioni brothers as furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Aluminum
Memphis Marco Zanini Black and Pink
80s Vase "Fred"
By Marco Zanini
Located in Lisbon, IT
Black and pink flower vase with square black mouth and pink cone body and circular base. Made for Bitossi by Marco Zanini in the 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
80s Annig Sarian round bend wooden dining chair for Tisettanta set/6
By Tisettanta, Annig Sarian
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
for manufacturers like Tisettanta and Arflex.
In the 1970s and 80s Tisettanta had what we call
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch
80s Antonello Mosca ‘Royal’ White Leather High Back Chairs for Ycami Set/6
By Ycami Collection
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
In the late 70s and early 80s mainly italian designers started to work with high back dining chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
80s Paolo Parigi ‘flap’ folding chair for Heron Parigi set/4
By Heron Parigi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Paolo Parigi was born in 1936 in Borgo San Lorenzo (Florence) into a family of iron craftsmen.
Since childhood he has shown an uncommon aptitude for drawing and manual activities.
In...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 80s 90s Turquoise Blue and Gold Hand Blown Murano Glass Plates
By Venini
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of late 80s 90s turquoise blue and gold Murano hand blown glass plates or grand fruitplates
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
F.Fabbian 80s five-light chandelier, etched glass shades and gilded metal frame.
By F. Fabbian
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A beautiful and rare F.Fabbian marked five-light chandelier. Italy, 1980s.
The structure is made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
F.Fabbian 80s six-light chandelier, glass lampshades and gilt solid brass frame.
By F. Fabbian
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Fascinating and rare six-light chandelier marked F.Fabbian. Italy, 1980s.
The refined design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
80s Italian Pink Marble, Bronze Gueridon, Side Table, Fauns Bronze
By Cossa, Italy
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Gueridon or endtable with sculptures of fauns as a structure, patinated bronze and pink marble top.
The structure is made up of a bronze cylinder as a shaft and a triangula...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
High Style 80
s Italian Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A great 1980's Italian Murano glass and brass pendant chandelier.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of 80
s Vintage Chairs in Green Fabric Design Gufram
By Gufram Furniture
Located in None, IT
Pair of chairs with metal and plastic structure with green fabric covering; possibility of disassembly as in the picture.
Produced by Gufram, 1970s, modern antiques.
Condition: In ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage 80
s Oval Table in Fossil Marble Italian Design
Located in None, IT
Oval table with base and top in fossil marble, 80s.
Condition: In good condition, it shows signs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Tables
Materials
Marble
Lacquered table - Italy 80s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Paris, FR
Circular table from the 80s reminiscent of the design of Ettore Sottsass. The lacquered wooden top
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage 80
s Bookcase in Black Wood, Italian Manufacture
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage 80's bookcase in black wood. It is an italian manufacture.
The bookcase can be completely
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Cristal Art Italian Midcentury Mirror from Mid 80
s
By Cristal Arte, Giuseppe Raimondi
Located in bari, IT
Mirror production Mod. 3159 Pozzanghera, Cristal Art with interesting drop processing as not all the surface is reflective, produced 1971.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror
Four 80
s Saporiti Chairs
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A great rare set of 80's period Saporiti armless chairs in purple PVC and Missoni fabric. Can be
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Slipper Chairs
Materials
PVC, Cotton
Vintage Italian Travertine Stone Octagon Dining Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s, Travertine Octagon Dining Table.
Made out of solid travertine stone. It's in two
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
80s Saporiti Italian Leather Sofa
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful large 1980s Italian cube sofa with natural leather seats. The rectangular cube case is
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Italian Midcentury Pair of 80
s Lacquered Night Stands
Located in bari, IT
Set of two night stands cabinets with three drawers in dark brown lacquered wood, Italian
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
80s Italian Murano Glass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A 1980s hand blown glass leaf with a gold plated bronze stem fixture. Rewired
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
80’s Hollywood Regency Style Home Cocktail Bar, Made in Italy
Located in Landgraaf, NL
80’s Hollywood regency style home cocktail bar, made in Italy. Gloss black with imitation marble
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Materials
Mirror
Contemporary Modern Loredano Rosin 2 Faces Glass Sculpture Italy 80
s
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
From Le Shoppe Too in Michigan this brilliant glass figurative sculpture, abstract in nature, represents two faces leaning on hands. Inlaid colors on the reverse give this sculpture ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Italian 80s Two Doors Mirrored Sideboard
Located in IT
Italian 80s mirrored sideboard with black squared legs. Mirrors are of two colors some pieces are
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mirror
Italian Short Pile Fendi Carpet, 80s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian short pile Fendi carpet, 80s.
Brown short pile rug with dark green details from Fendi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Fabric
Pair of 80s Italian Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of 80s Italian high polish brass wall lights.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
80s Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light
By Memphis Group
Located in New York, NY
A blown glass 1980s Italian flush ceiling light with a frosted white glass shade with decorative
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Memphis Group Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Murano chandelier "Tronchi". Monumental. Italy 80s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 1970s Murano glass chandelier, a striking example of Italian craftsmanship and design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of 80
s Saporiti Chairs (4)
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of 1980's design Italian asymmetrical chairs by Saporiti. The have black leather seats
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,400 / set
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Italy
80s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The stunning Murano glass chandelier. Italian-made in the 1980s. Excellent condition. Need a screw
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Pagnin Signed Murano Orange, Black, Chartreuse Glass Vase Italian 80
s
By Fratelli Pagnin
Located in North Miami, FL
colors in this signed Italian Murano glass vase. It is the signed work of Fratelli Pangnin Murano. It is
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Antica Murrina vase Italy 70s 80s
By Murano 5
Located in Milano, IT
Drop-shaped blown glass vase. Under the base there is a pointed signature of the manufacturer.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s-80s round Table with marble base
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Table with marble base, chromed metal plate and lacquered wood top.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Made in Italy by Raventos, 1970/80
s Hollywood Regency, Coffee Table, Side Table
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Made in Italy, by Raventos 70s / 80s during the Hollywood Regency revival. Thick plexiglass legs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
4 Saporiti 80
s Dining/Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four newly upholstered tan/camel velvet Modernist Italian chairs by Saporiti. Original
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- Is Italian furniture worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that Italian furniture is worth it. However, not all furniture made in Italy is of equal quality. Many world-renowned furniture makers, such as Kartell, Venini, Cassina, Natuzzi, Fendi, Vistosi and Fabrio Ltd., are based in the country. Still, smaller companies that produce more economical furniture also call Italy home. As a result, it's important to consider materials and construction methods when selecting furniture for your home. Shop a large collection of Italian furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.