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De Sede DS35 Ottoman, Switzerland 1967, Vintage Leather
By De Sede
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
Great leather ottoman foot stool DS 35 De Sede Switzerland. Measures: 50 x 50, 35cm high.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Massive sculptural pitcher from 1967 by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko
By Joel Philip Myers, Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
only. Design #6740 in Tangerine, pictured in the 1967 catalog. ___ All our glass is vintage mid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

1967 Sommerso Decanter by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Max Ingrand 1669 Mirror for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1967
By Max Ingrand
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
lacquer. Mirror stamped on the back 1967.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

1967 Coral Textured amberina decanter by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko
By Joel Philip Myers, Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
, pictured in the 1967 catalog. ___ All our glass is vintage mid-20thC hand blown art glass. Items are
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Rare Pair Olivier Mourgue Bouloum Chaises Airborne 1967
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in South Coast, CA
Bouloum chaise Airborne International France, 1967 cast and lacquered fiberglass 58 w x 24 d x
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Segreti Che Scottano 1967 Italian Original Vintage Poster Linen Backed
Located in HAMPTON, AU
) Type: Original Lithographic Print - Linen Backed Year: 1967 Details: A rare artwork for the 1967
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Paper

Hala Zeist 751 Desk Lamp by Herman Busquet, 1967
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Achterveld, NL
Hala Zeist 751 desk lamp by Herman Busquet, 1967. Black base, chrome parts, black gooseneck arm
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Børge Mogensen Model 2225 Armchairs, Denmark, 1967
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A pair of Model 2225 hunter chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Solid oak frame with original patinated leather seats, backs and brass buckles. No longer in producti...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Trap for Cinderella, Vintage Polish Film Poster by Andrzej Krajewski, 1967
By Andrzej Krajewski
Located in London, GB
vintage Polish film poster was printed in 1967. Andrzej Krajewski designed it for the film ‘Kopciuszek w
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Dining Table by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1967
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Prague, CZ
This unique huge dining table was made by Anna Castelli Ferrieri the wife of the founder of design giant Kartell. This piece is really rare and it is impossible to find another one i...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Blue Ceramic Ashtray Brambilla by Angelo Mangiarotti circa 1967
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Fratelli Brambilla
Located in Paris, FR
Large ashtray in 2 parts designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by Fratelli Bramblla in 1968. Beautiful deep blue enamelled ceramic. Stamped under the base.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Films of Harry Langdon, New York, 1967 by William Hogarth
By William Hogarth
Located in London, GB
Movie poster with Victor Vasarely design! Take a look at the tie of the person with the hat, wearing a "Vasarely" tie. Spectacular design by Hogarth. 45 H x 30 W inches, signed logo ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Coral Textured Plum Colored Blenko Vase by Joel Myers, 1967
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
only. Design #6731 in Plum, pictured in the 1967 catalog . ___ All our glass is vintage mid-20thC
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Monumental Iron Sculpture, Rider on a Horse, Signed AMBROSIO, 1967
Located in Paris, FR
a leg H. AMBROSIO, 1967. The design is very stylized, with angular contours. There is an impression
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Model U-453 Dresser by Jiří Jiroutek for Interier Praha, 1967
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Poznań, PL
The U-453 sideboard designed by the czech designer Jiří Jiroutek as a part of the U series. Works began after the enormous success of the czech pavilion at the Brussels ’58 expo and ...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Plastic, Beech, Oak

Set of 4 Lounge Chair F300 for Artifort, Pierre Paulin, 1967
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Early production F300 groovy lounge chair by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Polystyrene

Luigi Massoni Ceiling Lamp "Granada" for Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1967
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Padova, IT
, produced from 1967 to 1976. Perfect conditions.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Industrial Office Lamp by Jan Suchan for Elektrosvit, Czechoslovakia, 1967
By Elektrosvit, Jan Suchan
Located in Zohor, SK
This simple and stylish lamp named type 1012 01 comes is considered an icon in the Czechoslovakian design history. Produced by Elektrosvit National company in Czechoslovakia, designe...
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Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1967 Controlled Bubble Amberina vase by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
and expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Retro large Pesthidegkút floor vase designed by Margit Csizmadia from 1967
Located in Budapest, HU
This large floor vase with a special shape was designed by Margit Csizmadia in 1967 for the factory
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sex From A Stranger / Dead Run 1967 Original Vintage Poster Linen Backed
Located in HAMPTON, AU
: Original Lithographic Print - Linen Backed Year: 1967/68 Details: A very rare original double-bill
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Paper

Afra Tobia Scarpa Midcentury "778" Extensible Dining Table for Cassina, 1967
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
A "778" dining table designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1965 and produced in Italy by Cassina. This model is an example of the use of solid wood boards arranged to form a C-shaped f...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lampadaire Noir Laqué “Spider 3319”, Conçu Par Joe Colombo Pour Oluce, 1967
By Joe Colombo
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Le modèle “Spider 3319” est le lauréat du prestigieux Compasso d’Oro dans les années 1960. Il doit son nom d’ “araignée” grâce à son luminaire réglable en tous sens. En métal noir...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Red Industrial Office Lamp by Jan Suchan for Elektrosvit, Czechoslovakia, 1967
By Elektrosvit, Jan Suchan
Located in Zohor, SK
This elegant and stylish lamp named type 1012 01 comes is considered an icon in the Czechoslovakian design history. Produced by Elektrosvit National company in Czechoslovakia, design...
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Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table by Isamu Kenmochi, Manufactured in Tendo Mokko, circa 1967, Japan
By Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Barcelona, ES
, circa 1967, Japan.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Plywood, Wood

Solid Wood Abstract Sculpture by the Dutch Sculptor Joep Coppens Dated 1967
By Joep Coppens
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Solid big piece of wood sculptured, abstract subject, wood base to. Signed and dated 1967.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Keyhole 675 Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1967
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
GETAMA, Denmark in 1967. Featuring natural linen on seat and back rest, head bolster, and keyhole-shaped
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Glass Table " Propeller " by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmidt, 1964 - 1967
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
. Material: Metal & Glass. Year: 1964 - 1967 Measure : 44 x 80 cm. (17.32 x 31.5 inch). Glass 100
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Plia Folding Chair with Woven Wicker Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Castelli 1967. Made in Italy. Great Italian design rare with braid on seat and backrest.# Very good
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord

Three 1960s Playboy Magazines 1967, 1968 and 1969 Man Cave Decor!
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very cool vintage Playboy magazines packed with what you would expect; interesting editorials, sexy centre-folds, playmate interviews and tons of cool 1960s advertisements. Set them...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Ronn Jaffe Serigraph 1967 "Her Own Angel"
By Ronn Jaffe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A hand pulled serigraph by noted multi media contemporary artist Ronn Jaffe in 1967 for the
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

Table Light "Maris" Des. by Glauco E Roberto Gresleri for Sirrah in 1967
By Glauco Gresleri
Located in Lucca, IT
Maris. first lamp in white Carrara marble, it has a been a model for other no original products. Designed for a nocturnal use it has been very successful and it has been the spearhea...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Marble

Double-Sided Mobile Wardrobe Cabinet, Signed Roncalli Architetto, 1967
Located in Brussels , BE
Double-sided mobile wardrobe cabinet - signed Roncalli Architetto - 1967.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Model 2093-150 Floor Lamp by Olivier Mourgue for Disderot, 1967
By Disderot, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Brussels , BE
Iconic Model 2093-150 Floor Lamp by Olivier Mourgue for Disderot, 1967
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modernist Lounge Chair F300 / F301 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Mid-Century Modern groovy lounge chair by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1967. F300
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Polystyrene

Early Pierre Paulin Lounge Chair F300 for Artifort with Sheepskin, 1967
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Early prodcution F300 groovy lounge chair by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1967
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Polystyrene

Outdoor Bench Grey Fiberglass and Aluminium by Friso Kramer, Germany, 1967
By Wilkhahn, Friso Kramer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Friso Kramer designed this Industrial (outdoor) bench, model 1200, in 1967, for the Olympic Games
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Large “Semi Pendant” Chandelier by Fog Morup, Denmark 1967 Midcentury Style
By Fog Mørup, Torsten Thorup Claus Bonderup
Located in Vienna, AT
Large “Semi Pendant” ceiling lamp by Fog & Morup, Denmark 1967 midcentury chandelier in white
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Selection of Goblets by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1967-1970
By Stig Lindberg
Located in New York, NY
turquoise and purple glaze, 1967. Height 5" (13cm) Width 4" (10cm.) Incised "Stig L G (hand
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rare White Round Dining Table by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, circa 1967
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for Italian design firm Kartell in 1967. Table is made from coated polyester resin with chrome-plated
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Rare Signed Pair Gio Ponti Polsino Black White Table Lamps Acrylic Guzzini 1967
By Gio Ponti, D. H. Guzzini
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
development of modern Italian design and played a key role in the evolution of mid-century modern design
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Two-Seat Faux Black Leather Sofa by Friso Kramer Model 1300 Wilkhahn, 1967
By Wilkhahn, Friso Kramer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Re-upholstered two-seat sofa by Dutch Industrial designer Friso Kramer for Wilkhahn Germany in 1967
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Royal 9 Tenera Table Lamps by Inge-Lise Koefoed for Fog Mørup, 1967
By Fog Mørup, Inge-Lise Koefoed
Located in Berlin, Germany
Pair of decorative table lamps from aluminia/Royal Copenhagen and Fog & Mørup. The lamps were produced in collaboration with the Danish lamp manufacturer Fog & Mørup. The bold design...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare to Market Set of Jorn Utzon for Fritz Hansen Sofa, Chair, Pair of Tables
By Fritz Hansen, Jørn Utzon
Located in Marietta, GA
A grouping of Mid-Century Modern furniture designed in 1967 by Jorn Utzon and produced by Fritz
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Central Pendant, Jo Hammerborg, Fog Mørup, 1967, Stylish Grey Ceiling Light
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog Mørup
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Central pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in 1967 - Classic grey hanging lamp in very good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lento, White Table Lamp, Jo Hammerborg, Fog Mørup, 1967, Stylish Desk Light
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog Mørup
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Lento table lamp is designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in 1967 - this version is from the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Industrial Office Lamp by Jan Suchan for Elektrosvit, 1967
By Elektrosvit, Jan Suchan
Located in Prague, CZ
Produced by Elektrosvit in Czechoslovakia, designed by Jan Suchan. Measures: H 51 cm x W 66 cm x D 16 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bakelite

Mid-Century Modern 1967 Wood Grain Finish Tubular Solid State Am Radio
By lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern 1967 wood grain finish tubular solid state am radio, desk or table radio In the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

James Nani Rollerskates Found Object Sculpture Mid-Century Modern, 1967
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
pedestal signed Nani 1967 (12x15). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Credenza Sideboard, Danish, circa 1967
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern credenza sideboard, Danish, circa 1967 in solid teak and afromasia teak on
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Framed Charcoal Drawing Signed Carol Wald, 1967 Portrait
By Carol Wald
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Wald, dated 1967. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 28.25" W x 1" D x 42.25" H.  
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

1967 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seascape Framed Oil Painting - Ethereal Coast
Located in Bristol, GB
composition of a coastal landscape at dawn, executed in oil onto board and dated 1967. The painting, semi
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting on Board with Brutalist Sculpture Signed 1967
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A one-of-a-kind Mid-Century Modern oil painting on board. Signed bottom right and dated 1967. An
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Oversized Mid-Century Modern Acrylic on Canvas Abstract by Giacchini, circa 1967
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized Mid-Century Modern framed acrylic on canvas abstract painting, primarily blues with
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Sergio Mazza for Artemide "Bacco" Bar, circa 1967
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sergio Mazza For Artemide (Italian) 'Bacco' Rolling Bar, circa. 1967 up for consideration. Cream
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic

1967 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coastal Seascape Oil Painting - Briatico
Located in Bristol, GB
landscape painting of Briatico in Italy, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1967. The artist skillfully
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1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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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 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 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 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.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale 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 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 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.