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Las Mobili 1970s Crystal Bureau
By Las mobili Italia, Nikolas Chachamis
Located in Heiloo, NL
1970s Las mobili 1970s crystal.
(Exclusive Gaber blog Italian designer chairs)
Smoked glass (tempered) top with chromed legs.
Design in the glass version for a chic and styl...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Guillerme et Chambron Votre Maison Bureau
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in London, GB
Solid oak wall-mounted bureau by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison. The drop down desk surface
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Teak Bureau / Desk by Remploy, 1970s
By Remploy
Located in Ely, GB
Mid Century, Teak Bureau / Desk Made by Remploy - 1970s.
The bureau has 1 drop-down writing desk
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Bureau Desk Bookshelf Retro, Midcentury
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
bureau is just the ticket with it’s Danish design that gives you a great pull out working space as well
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Egon Eiermann Bureau or Working Chair
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Freiburg, DE
Adjustable height.
Leather cover in used condition, a very small hole in the seat area (see photos)
Measures: Height 78cm - 92cm
Seat height: 42cm - 55cm.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bureau Ico
Luisa Parisi pour Mim Roma, Italie, circa 1958
By Ico Parisi
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Bureau ou grande table avec plateau cintré en palissandre, tiroir central, piétement en acier
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
Board, Sideboard, Chest of Drawers, Original USM Haller Bureau
By Usm Haller
Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT
Chest of drawers by USM Haller with two panels and one open shelf in red color. Tubes, bowls and handles are copper plated and varnished.
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
1970s English Midcentury Secretaire or Bureau with Extendable Desk Top
Located in London, GB
This lovely secretaire / bureau has a clever counter / desk top which pulls out when needed, so
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Chaise de Bureau “PAC” Par Charles
Ray Eames Pour Herman Miller, 1960
By Charles Eames
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil de bureau modèle “PAC” par les designers Charles & Ray Eames pour Herman Miller, 1960
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Danish Bureau/ Desk by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Chesham, GB
A teak bureau by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold.
Designer - Arne Hovmand Olsen
Manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Bureau De Direction De Bruce Burdick Pour Herman Miller, États-unis, 1980
By Bruce Burdick
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Le bureau de direction Bruce Burdick pour Herman Miller est composé de 3 plateaux en verre soutenus
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Steel
Sideboard by Florence Knoll in Veneered Walnut Credenza Bureau Commode Cabinet
By Florence Knoll
Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT
Exceptional walnut sideboard by Knoll International in the 1950s. The interior has fully adjustable shelves, the leather pulls show desirable patina. Its back is ebonized and its leg...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Chaises de Bureau “051” Capitol Complex par Pierre Jeanneret, édition Cassina, 2
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Ensemble de 3 chaises conçues par Pierre Jeanneret vers 1950, relancées en 2019 par Cassina, Italie.
La chaise “051” est en teck de Birmanie avec un cannage réalisé à l’aide d’écorc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Walter Wirtz for Wilhem Renz Secretary Bureau Desk Teak, Germany, 1960s
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A rare vintage writing desk secretary in teak, designed by Walter Wirtz and manufactured by Wilhem Renz, Germany, 1960s. The quality and design is superb: an internal spring mechanis...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century, Louis XVI Style Writing Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
A mid-century modern bureau plat (writing table), Louis XVI style in ebonized mohagany with 5 small
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Tambour Door Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1966
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bureau with tambour door secretary desk and bookcase
By Kipp
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolltop Desk Bureau, 1960s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1960's Swedish modern teak roll-top desk/bureau. Featuring a roll-up top, extendable desk
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Bureau With Bookcase Top
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style chest of drawers with bookcase top
By Henredon
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Bureau Table
Located in London, GB
Mid-century teak bureau table circa 1960s/70s, with three small drawers and galley over three long
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Secretaire Bureau Desk Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful secretaire desk is a real stand out piece as well as being great for working at with some great storage.
It has a really beautiful grain that contrasts well with the ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Maison Jansen Bureau Plat Desk, Mid-Century Modern, French
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
consistent with age and use.
France, Mid-Century Modern. Attributed to Maison Jansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Vintage Drinks Cabinet Bureau Desk Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
capturing the essence of mid-century modern aesthetics. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Bureau in Teak, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak bureau in the Danish modern style, circa 1960s
Featuring a pull down desk
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Secretaire Desk Bureau Danish
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous bureau by Gunnar Nielsen of Denmark is a fantastic piece as well as being pleaseing
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bureau Desk Secretaire by Vanson Hutch China
By Vanson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous mid century bureau designed by Peter Hanson for Vanson is a real statement piece as
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Rosewood Bureau by Erling Torvits
By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in London, GB
Finest cabinetry from Klim Mobler. Secretaire bureau designed by Erling Torvits in the late 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Danish mid-century Bureau by Erling Torvits
By Erling Torvits
Located in London, GB
Brazilian rosewood bureau/secretaire by Erling Torvits, Denmark, circa 1960. Lockable drop down
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Palisander
Danish Craftsman Mid-Century Bureau/Secretaire, 1960s
Located in London, GB
High quality craftsman produced bureau/secretaire, Denmark, circa 1960. Pull-out desk/surface with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Secretaire Desk Bureau by Jentique Danish Style
By Jentique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Desk Secretaire by Jentique is a stunning addition to any mid
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Danish Bureau Secretaire by Dyrlund Work Desk Vintage
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1970s Dyrlund of Denmark teak bureau with tambour front.
Lovely quality by the well known Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid century modern drop front bureau cabinet made by Lebus, circa 1960s
By Harris Lebus
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern drop front bureau made by Lebus, circa 1960s. Can also be used as a bar cabinet
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Danish Design Kofod Larsen Wall Unit Bar Bureau
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
orignaly was designed as a drinks cabinet but you can use it as a bureau or just a beutiful piece to store
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Desk / Writing Bureau, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
bureau or workspace. A classic mid-century piece combining practicality and timeless Scandinavian style
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Solid Teakwood Bureau Germany, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Original 1950 bureau made in solid teakwood with three drawers, extensible writing desk and a
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Bureau Bookcase Storage Unit, 1970s
Located in South Shields, GB
A late mid century Danish teak wall unit, circa 1970s
Featuring two removable or adjustable
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretaire Bureau Hutch Desk by Sutcliffe Danish G Plan
By S Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century teak bureau by Sutcliffe of Todmorden Furniture (S Form). UK made c1960s. Great for
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk Bureau 1968
Located in Portland, OR
A good Mid Century Modern roll top cylinder desk bureau, circa 1968.
The desk with a locking roll
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Teak Bureau Bookcase from Vanson, 1960s
By Vanson
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak bureau bookcase from Vanson, circa 1960s
The piece is quality made - featuring
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Secretaire Writing Bureau Desk by G plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive vintage teak writing bureau by G Plan. The angled fall flap enclosed a fitted
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Tall Teak Bureau
Located in Berkeley, CA
This striking Danish modern tall teak bureau was crafted with the highest attention to detail. Two
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards
Materials
Teak
Tall Danish Modern Teak Bureau
Located in Berkeley, CA
This striking tall Danish modern teak bureau was crafted with the highest attention to detail. Two
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Bureau Bookcase in Teak from Turnidge, 1960s
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak tall record cabinet or bookcase from Turnidge, circa 1960s
Featuring two
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Walnut Bureau Bookcase, 20th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Walnut Bureau Bookcase, twentieth century, with two door cabinet with three shelves above slanted
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Bureau
Located in London, GB
classic piece of stunning mid-century design.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,193
Mid Century Retro Teak Nathan Credenza Highboard Vintage Bureau Drinks Cabinet
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning piece of design from British manufacturer Nathan circa late 1960s. It's a very stylish and elegant piece with plenty of storage and featuring some fabulous drawer and cabi...
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Tola and Black Librenza Drinks Cabinet Bureau G Plan, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century Tola and Black cabinet from G Plan (E Gomme)
Featuring a pull down compartment and
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Teak Bureau
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Restored
Dimensions: 34.5” L x 16.5” D x 44.25” H (28” Desk Height)
Description: A vintage teak vanity/desk with drawers. Lock works and comes with key. Freshly imported...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
$1,650
Bureau "Pigeonnier"
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Library desk in teak wood with vegetable leather covering by Swiss designer Pierre Jeanneret, 1950-1959.
70.5 x 122 x 82.5 cm
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Teak
$26,723
Mid-Century J-M.Frank-Desing Wood Bureau a Gradin/Writing Desk Table, Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern Jean-Michel Frank-design wooden bureau a gradin/writing desk table
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Borge Mogensen Teak Bureau
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
quintessential example of Danish mid-century craftsmanship, combining minimalist elegance with functional
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Teak Bureau/Vanity
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Pre-Restored
Dimensions: 33.25” L x 17” D x 41.5” H (27” Desk Height)
Description: A vintage teak vanity/desk with drawers. Lock works and comes with key. Freshly import...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
$1,600
1970s Bureau, Peter Maly
By Interlübke, Peter Maly
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful bureau from the MUTARO line designed in 1979 by Peter Maly for interlübke. Corpus in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Wood
$3,229
Teak Bureau with Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
of a mirror and workspace within such a compact form is a testament to mid-century Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Paul Frankl Lacquered Bureau
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A large and versatile bureau by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture. Features
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
1960s Bureau, Gunnar Nielsen
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic secretary from the 1960s by Gunnar Nielsen for Tibergaard. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with a hinged work surface, four interior drawers, one compartments, three drawe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Teak Bureau with Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Made from a wonderfully warm teak wood this bureau is a gorgeous midcentury piece. With stunningly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Pace Collection Walnut Low Bureau
By Charak Furniture Company, Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. An early low bureau from Leon Rosen's Pace Collection - manufactured by prominent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
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Mid Century Modern Bureau For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern bureau you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every mid century modern bureau was constructed with great care. Find 79 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern bureau now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern bureau — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern bureau is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern bureau over the years, but those crafted by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Jean Prouvé and Giovanni Gariboldi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Bureau?
A mid century modern bureau can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,959, while the lowest priced sells for $431 and the highest can go for as much as $22,108.
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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Bureau
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The 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.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, 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 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, 2021Mid 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 22, 2021Mid 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 ExpertApril 25, 2024The 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. - Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, 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.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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, 2021Most 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-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, 2024There 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There 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.
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