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Midcentury Model F572 Lounge Chair with Pouf by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
amazing model for Artifort in 1967 and it is produced for just a few years. This magnificent set is
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Rare Table by Willy Van Meeren for the HBK Bank Building, 1967
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Paris, FR
The Belgian architect and designer Willy Van Der Meeren designed the Antwerp HBK building in 1967
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Midcentury Floor Lamp Model Spider by Joe Colombo for Oluce, Italy, 1967
By Joe Colombo
Located in Lucija, SI
that reads "1967 ostuni o-luce Made in Milano Italy" Designed by Joe Colombo.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Fase Madrid model GEISHA Grey version, by Luis Pérez de la Oliva, 1967
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
sculptural and refined example of mid-century Spanish lighting design. This elegant lamp, notable for its
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modernist Pair of Reijo Sirkeoja Silver Candle Holders, Kultakeskus Finland 1967
By Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Kultakeskus Oy, Finland, in 1967 and 1968. Each piece features an elegant, sculptural form with violet stone
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Silver

Rare Pair of Joseph-André Motte Luge Armchairs, Edition MPS, France, 1967
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in The Hague, NL
for the interior of the Grenoble City Hall in 1967 (see last image of the listing for an archival
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Afra Tobia Scarpa per Cassina Model 121 Fabric and Beech Dinning Chairs, 1967
Located in Roma, Lazio
the second half of the last century; their work enhances the design of everyday objects. Wear
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 4 Model 72C Armless Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA, c. 1967
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Deland, FL
backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Minimalism to Space Age and everything in between. Instantly
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

1967 Salocchi White Mirrored Vanity with Light and Tilting Top Sormani, Italy
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
This is an original piece of 1967, that was meant to be put in the middle of a room, thus its name
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Audrey Hepburn Two for the Road Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
In a radical image update, 'Two For The Road' presented a new-look, more liberated Audrey Hepburn, dressed in the height of sixties mod fashion. The offbeat film covered twelve years...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper, Linen

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 + 778 Dining Set for Cassina, 1967
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
A dining set composed of four “model 121” dining chairs and a “model 778” dining table designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1965 and produced in Italy by Cassina. They feature black l...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early Pair of Oxford Chairs in Cognac by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1967
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
St-Catherine’s college in Oxford. These very early examples from 1967 come in the original cognac
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ciuingam sofa by De Pas D Urbino Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, Italy 1967
By Gionathan de Pas Donato D’Urbino Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
1967. Foam rubber padding, original leather, plastic. Good condition, the skin is slightly worn in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Rubber

Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Marble and Steel Arco Lamp for FLOS, 1967
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Vicenza, IT
brand FLOS in 1967. Excellent vintage condition. From the outside, it looks like a simple floor lamp
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Steel

Midcentury Original Portrait Drawing Signed Chady Dated 1967
By Chady
Located in Miami, FL
Very handsome original portrait drawing signed Chady, dated 1967. This interesting piece of art
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Whitefriars by Geoffrey Baxter, Cinnamon Totem Pole vase, U.K., c.1967
By Geoffrey Baxter
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Geoffrey Baxter designed cinnamon totem pole vase, pattern number 9671. Released in 1967, it is
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Afra Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature English red leather upholstery and a walnut structure. Fully
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 2 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 2 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature English red leather upholstery and a walnut structure. Fully
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature black leather upholstery and a walnut structure. Fully restored in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Painting by Peter Keil, C 1967, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Germany, Art, No Frame
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, C 1967, Signed, Acrylic on Board, No Frame, Germany, Art
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Osvaldo Borsani L150 Bed in metal, Faux leather upholstery, circa 1967
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1967, this bed is a true example of postmodern design with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Afra Tobia Scarpa Leather Model 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature black and English red leather upholstery and a walnut structure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1967, Paolo Lomazzi, Donato D urbino, Jonathan de Pas, for Zanotta, Blow Chair
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas Donato D’Urbino Paolo Lomazzi
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 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Alix Dufaux - Abstract Geometric painting on panel 1967
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Alix Dufaux - Abstract Geometric painting 1967 Painting - decoration - Vintage Measures
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Rare Short Dom Hans van der Laan Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals 1967
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the Netherlands in 1967. Very little of this original inventory from Vaals has
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Six "S24" Pierre Chapo Dining Chairs in Elm and Tan Leather, France 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
visual elegance. This set of six S24 dining chairs, created in 1967, captures Chapo’s distinctive
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Varnished teak desk, Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret (1896 – 1967) was a Swiss architect and designer. He studied at the École des
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Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

AM/AS Table Lamp by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Sirrah, 1967
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Sirrah
Located in Brescia, Brescia
merely a source of light but a piece of art that embodies the spirit of mid-century modernism. The AM/AS
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Painting by Peter Keil, C 1967, Signed, Acrylic on Board, No Frame, Germany, Art
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Joe Colombo Coupè Floor Lamp in White Lacquered Metal by Oluce 1967 Italy
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Cascina, Pisa
manufactured by Oluce in 1967, circa Italy. Measures: Height: 175 cm Width: 140 cm Lampshade diameter
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Pair of Ash Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c 1967
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
introduced in 1967 and was one of Mr. Wormley's favorites. Lovingly known as "Edward's Chair," these stunning
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Floor Lamp Designed by Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell in 1967, Made in Italy
By Luigi Bandini Buti, Kartell
Located in Jersey City, NJ
large floor lamp in lacquered metal and acrylic. Height of globe can be adjusted by pulley and counter balanced weight. The metal arm that holds the globe rotates. All original condi...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Joe Colombo Coupè 3320R Floor Lamp in White Lacquered Metal by Oluce 1967 Italy
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
modern technologies and for the potential he saw in modular furniture and designs, Colombo created a body
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vico Magistretti “Pentaclinio” Ceiling Lamp for Artemide, 1967
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
notable piece in mid-century modern design. Its diffuser is used in models like Omega, Erse, Clitunno, and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo Lamp Artemide, Italy, 1967
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo lamp Artemide, Italy, 1967 Handblown Murano glass shade on cast aluminum
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of LTA6 Porcino Table Lamps by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, c.1967
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in London, GB
. A great pair of minimalist lights from one of Italy's celebrated mid-century designers.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Paavo Tynell 1967 Pendant Canvas Shade for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Tynell is one of the leading lights of 20th-century industrial design . A classic 1950s Tynell design
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

1967 Vogue Magazine Irving Penn Framed Fashion Print
Located in Stamford, CT
Vogue Magazine 1967 fashion editorial framed page. Marisa Berenson photographed by Irving Penn
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Vico Magistretti "122" Chair for Cassina, Red Leather, 1967
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chair for Cassina, dark brown wood and red leather, Italy, 1967 The "122
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Plywood

1 of 2 Huge Cylindrical Pendant Light Staff Rolf Krueger 1967 Bubble Glass
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant pendant light designed by Rolf Krueger in 1967 for Staff Leuchten. Long
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

ierre Chapo B17 Bookshelf, Designed 1967, Handcrafted by Chapo Créations, France
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
First presented at the Salon des Arts Ménagers in Paris in 1967, Pierre Chapo’s B17 bookshelf
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall...

Materials

Elm

Vico Magistretti "122" Chair for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1967
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure and cognac leather, Italy, 1967. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Plywood

Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, dark brown wood and red leather, Italy, 1967, set of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Plywood

Paavo Tynell 1967 Canvas Shade Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1967' Canvas Shade Pendant for GUBI. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Table Lamp Mod. 2437, Italy, 1967
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana Arte table lamp Mod. 2437, Italy, 1967
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Sculpted Walnut Desk Chair by C. Stan Morris, C. 1967
Located in Westport, CT
also stands as a testament to the enduring elegance of mid-century craftsmanship.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 2
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure, Italy, 1967 set of two. The "122
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Plywood

Joel Myers for Blenko Pair of Crystal Cube Bookends, 1967
By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
slightly concave shape. The bookends are done in clear glass, called Crystal by Blenko; they appear in 1967
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Uranium Glass

Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure, Italy, 1967 set of six. The "122
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Plywood

Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 12
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure, Italy, 1967 set of twelve. The "122
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Plywood

Set 3 Space Age Stacking Chairs by Joe Colombo 1967 Italy
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell circa 1967. These stylish chairs are stackable and would be a great addition to any room or table
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plaster

Midcentury Leather and Teak Sofa "Gotland" Ikea, Sweden, 1967
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This sofa that was designed and manufactured in 1966 for Ikea and designed by Åke Fribýter. It has the name Gotland and refers to one of Sweden’s counties. It made as a quality state...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

First edition Tongue chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1967.
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Antwerp, BE
First edition Tongue chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1967. It is a seminal work of
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Qne Off Two Giancarlo Piretti Folding Chair Plia For Castelli 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Čelinac, BA
Giancarlo Piretti Folding Chair Plia For CASTELLI Italy 1967
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Mid Century Modern 1967 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern 1967 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern 1967 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and plastic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern 1967 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern 1967 made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made mid century modern 1967 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Joe Colombo, Artifort and Pierre Paulin are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern 1967?

Prices for a mid century modern 1967 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $120 and can go as high as $95,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,891.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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.

Questions About Mid Century Modern 1967
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.