Mid Century Blue Desks
to
57
286
198
459
307
117
73
69
56
27
15
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
1
1
1
26
22
22
21
11
Sort By
Vintage Italian Art Glass Paperweight Blue and Green Egg Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
underwater plant with green oceanic leaves in clear crystal.
Italian Murano Venetian Glass Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tall Art Glass Blue Swirl Jellyfish Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, cobalt blue form resembling a jellyfish or a flower encased in a clear glass tall oblong shape that
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Moroccan Blue and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Blue and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio.
Vintage leather Moroccan portfolio.
Blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Blue Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage rotary dial mint green ericofone. This is the model Cobra. It is made of blue thermoplastic
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Emerald Green and Blue Murano Art Glass Elephant Sculpture Paperweight
By Andromeda Murano
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
-tone green Italian Murano style art glass emerald green and cobalt blue elephant paperweight.
A real
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
art glass paperweight in blue and green Swirl.
Paper weight for the sophisticated desk lime green
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Twisted Spiral Sky Blue and Clear Art Glass with Silver Murine 19
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern vintage Murano sky blue glass vase with bubbles and silver murine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Blue Orange Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
coffee table. Mid-century era. Measures 2 3/4" across x 3 1/2" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$488 Sale Price
24% Off
Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Mid-century era.
Hand-Made in Italy circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Barbini Murano Red Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bubble Design Paperweights
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
any room. Late Mid-century era. They measure about 3" wide x 2 3/4" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
$240 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Seguso Murano Sapphire Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Love Birds Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
it as a paperweight, or display the sculpture it is on any surface. Mid-century era. Measures 4 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Millefiori Glass Paperweight Orange Green Blue, Vasart, Scotland c.1960s
By Vasart
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vasart millefiori paperweight handcrafted in Scotland.
A highly collectible glass paperweight and wonderful example of Vasart craftsmanship and artistry. This beautiful paperweight...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
$109 Sale Price
73% Off
Barovier Toso Murano Blue Orange Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
black lines in the center. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Latticino Paperweight Multicolor Blue, Pink and Green
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
function. Whether you’re a Mid-Century Modern fan, a Murano glass aficionado, or simply someone who loves a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$562 Sale Price
25% Off
Eames Blue Gray Leather Office Lounge Chair for Herman Miller - 2 Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
swivel. The one-piece ribbed leather seat and back is a beautiful shade of blue gray with a sling that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,980 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 6 Herman Miller EA109 office chairs in blue grey fabric, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
is a tensioned sling. They have a high back and are upholstered in dark blue fabric. The fabric is in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Adam Jablonski Blue Sommerso Sculpture or Paperweight, Polish Art Glass
By Adam Jablonski
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
central core of cobalt blue and white colored glass with controlled bubbles, enclosed in a layer of clear
Category
Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso
Art Glass Paperweight Abstract Modern Art Design Blue and Pink
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
blue swirl modern art design.
Colors are a cobalt blue, pink and transparent clear.
Signed, dated 2001
Category
Late 20th Century Gibraltarian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Ink Blue Leather, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Executive Arm Chair is perhaps the most versatile chair known from the Mid-Century Modern design movement
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
English 1930s Art Deco Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Enfield
By Enfield Clock Company 1
Located in Devon, England
Stylish 1930s English blue glass clock with chrome accents by Enfield. Ideal size for modern use
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Navy Blue Mohair Executive Swivel Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Danville, CA
Stunning reclining Executive swivel chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel. The chair is in beautiful original condition. The chrome base and slimline casters are also in excellent condit...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Original Navy Blue, Leather, Matte Black Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in its original rare navy blue leather, black steel
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Stainless Steel
Toso Murano 1976 Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Basket Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and pink Zanfirico ribbons basket with cobalt blue flower
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$400 Sale Price
33% Off
Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White
By Daum, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
French Luxury Paper weight for the sophisticated desk red and blue sea blown art glass.
A volcano
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Murano Hand Blown Paperweight Yellow Flower with Blue Base Collectible Art Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano Hand Blown Paperweight Yellow Flower with Blue Collectible Art Glass.
Beautiful
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Saarinen Exec Armchair in Powder Sky Blue Leather on Polished Nickel Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Powder Sky Blue Leather. Skilled Artisans restore each chair back to life to live on for generations to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962, in Blue and Green
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Milan, IT
Early Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962.
In the colors of Blue and Green.
Carries
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls
Located in Rochester, NY
Vintage colorful Italian glass paperweight.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Model Modernist Art Deco Blue Mirror Clock, Circa 1935
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous 1930's modernist clock originating from England by Smiths clock company. You only have to do the minimalist of researching to find out how rar...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte container / inkwell.
Measures 15.5 cm. x 12 cm. x 5 cm.
Beautiful turquoise glaze.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inkwells
Materials
Ceramic
Soriana Armchair by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
collection, revisiting furnishing designs by the 20th century’s best-known architects, including Le Corbusier
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$10,104 / item
6 Slot Desktop File Holder - Refinished in Aqua
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very cool file organizer/ magazine rack from the 1960s. Vintage steel refinished in gloss aqua blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
1970
s Da Ros for Cenedese
Attr.
Clear
Green Murano Bubble Glass Paperweight
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, Mid-Century Modern vintage water drop shaped paperweight with singular trapped air bubble
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage condition and measures 2.5"W X 8.25"D X .5"H. A very cool and unique piece for your MCM desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Arne Jacobsen 3117 Office Chair by Fritz Hansen Turqouise Faux Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in München, BY
Early Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base and adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Daum France Pate de Verre Cactus Flower Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
, France, and was hand-made in the 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely cactus flower in a cobalt blue
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles
Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Upholstery in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Erwin Walter Burger for FONTANA ARTE crystal photo holder
By Fontana Arte, Erwin Walter Burger
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant photo frame designed by Erwin Walter Burger for Fontana Arte in the 1950s, a refined example of Italian design that combines functionality and beauty. Made entirely of ground...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal
Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
curio cabinet. Mid-century era. Measures 4 1/4" long x 3 7/8" tall x 2 3/4" wide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Darling, Multicoloured Hand Blown Glass Duckling Figure Archimede Seguso, Murano
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Absolutely darling little Archimede Seguso duckling figurine
Delightful hand blown glass artistry from Seguso
Circa 1980's
Signed Archimede Seguso, Murano to base, with original lab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Vintage Brass Turtle Box Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
interesting piece for collectors or a great distinct gift.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
octopus. Colors are a blue, white, black and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop or as a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
70’s Brazilian Black Leather
Chrome Office Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in Hanover, MA
We have four of these 1970’s Brazilian height adjustable and swiveling executive office chairs in black leather and chrome designed by Jean Gillon for Italma.
When fully raised the t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchair circa 1960 Attributed to Steiner
By Steiner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchair circa 1960 attributed to Steiner.
Coating to change.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Armchair circa 1950, French Reconstruction
By Steiner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchair, circa 1950, french reconstruction.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "1st Model Candy". Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone 1st model in production called Candy. It's in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. A true p...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
$1,192 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Modern Design Office Chair set by Wim Rietveld for Kembo, 1950
s
By Gispen Kembo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Office Arm Chair set of 6 by Wim Rietveld for Kembo. Made in the Netherlands, 1950's period. Industrial design board room chairs with grey blue...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,233 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Italian Art Glass Crown Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Holidays inspired. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Mid-century era
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
$488 Sale Price
24% Off
Roy COX Thimble Drone Race Car in Fine Original Condition
By COX
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cox Thimble drone race car. Never been motorized. Appears to not have been played with. Fine condition in original paint .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Fontana Arte Glass paperweight with two decorative silver coins, Italy 1958
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana Arte Glass paperweight with two decorative silver coins, Italy 1958
This paperweight was made as a souvenir for the 50th anniversary of the Italian A.E.C Electrical company.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Glass, Scagliola, Blown Glass
1960s Italian Design Crystal Key Fontana Arte Style Paperweight
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare crystal key paperweight
Perfect condiction.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
1970s Crystal Paperweight Sculpture by Fontana Arte for ISTUD, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant limited edition paperweight sculpture was made by Fontana Arte for ISTUD Italia in the 1970s.
As the pictures show, it comes with its original box and ticket which s...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
1970s Astonishing Table Clock by Omodomo in Crystal. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing table clock by Omodomo in crystal. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and it works perfectly with battery (quartz mechanism)
Dimensions:
6,69 x 2,75 x 2,75 ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal
$312 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (B)
By Chromcraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (B). Item features rolling
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (B)
By Chromcraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (B). Item features rolling
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Woven 18k yellow old cigarette case.
Located in New York, NY
Woven 18k yellow old cigarette case. The case features rectangular shape, woven gold motif, and sapphire set button.
Inside equipped with hinged cigarette holding bar. There is tot...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Desk Accessories
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Mid Century Blue Desks", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Mid Century Blue Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century blue desks available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and murano glass, all mid century blue desks available were constructed with great care. We have 1194 antique and vintage mid century blue desks in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century blue desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century blue desks made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Mid century blue desks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fratelli Toso, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid Century Blue Desks?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $977, while they’re typically $30 on the low end and $53,000 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
- 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.
Read More
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.
More Ways To Browse
Giorgio Armani 1999
Tiffany Cup Saucer
Vintage Clear Glass Dog
Xylon Chair
Fratelli Toso Dog
Howard Miller Clocks From 1960
Murano Glass Love Birds
Murano Love Birds
Original Saarinen Base
Purple Glass Elephant
Vintage Westclox Clocks
Westclox Art
Adam Lister
Oscillating Fan
Post Office Sorting Table
70s Brazilian Chairs
Daum Ornament
Eames Intermediate Chair