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Mid-Century Modern Flower Glass Bowl by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila, Finland
By Pertti Santalahti, Humppila
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Flower Glass Bowl by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Finnish Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s
A two seater channel back
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Apila Pinewood Stool from Finland attributed to Rauni Peippo
By Rauni Peippo
Located in Hamburg, DE
Finnish Apila wooden stool based on a design by Rauni Peippo from the 1950s.
An iconic Finnish
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Zop Pendant Lamp Heikki Turunen Stockmann Orno, Finland
By Orno Stockmann, Heikki Turunen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamp by Finnish manufacturer Stockmann-Orno, based on a design by Heikki Turunen from the
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Serving Set Nuutajarvi Notsjo Finland c 1950/60s
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in New York, NY
Rare Scandinavian Mid Century Modern serving dish, made in Finland by Nuutajarvi Notsjo, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara 1950s Finland
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage rocking chair from beech and teak in black and brown color tone by
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vegeta Series Enamel Pot Esteri Tomula, Finel, Finland, 1960s
By Finel, Esteri Tomula
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Vegeta Series Enamel Pot by Esteri Tomula for Finel, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Brown Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Brown Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Red Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Red Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern White Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern White Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Blue Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Blue Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern White Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern White Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Brown Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Brown Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Orange Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Orange Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Relief by K. Nykänen, Finland, 1972
Located in Helsinki, FI
Not much is known about the artist, except that this is a commissioned piece for a personal friend of the sculptor. This impressive block of solid teak wood has been carved beautiful...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$2,468 Sale Price
60% Off
Small Mid-Century Modern Valinte Wall Lamp Model 2335, Finland 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
.
The 1950s is known as the golden age for Finnish lighting. Mid-Century Modern lamps like this one were
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Six 1960 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Plates. Made by Arabia, Finland.
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
image in the center of the plate.
Manufactured by Arabia, Finland in 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Six 1960 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Plates. Made by Arabia, Finland.
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
image in the center of the plate.
Manufactured by Arabia, Finland in 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Six 1960 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Plates. Made by Arabia, Finland.
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
image in the center of the plate.
Manufactured by Arabia, Finland in 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Six 1960 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Plates. Made by Arabia, Finland.
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
image in the center of the plate.
Manufactured by Arabia, Finland in 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table by Llmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern extendable dining table by llmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Red Bird Hanger from Aarikka, Finland, 1960s
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Red Bird Hanger from Aarikka, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Blue Bowl from decembre, Finland, 1960s
By Décembre Oy
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Blue Bowl from decembre, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Space Age Decorative Bowls
Materials
Plastic
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Attributed to Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Attributed to Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
This elegant pair
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Finnish Mid-Century Glass Table Lamp with Wicker Shade
Located in Karis, Nyland
, creating a calm and intimate mood.
This lamp reflects key ideas of Finnish mid-century lighting design
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Pendant Model 62-102/3, Stockmann Tukku 1950s
By Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Finnish mid-century modern ceiling pendant, model 62-102/3 from the Stockmann catalogue
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Finnish Modern, Lounge Chairs, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finnish, 1950s
Pair of channel back
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Green Footed Bowl in Wood from Paavo Asikainen Finland 1960s
By Paavo Asikainen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Green Footed Bowl in Wood from Paavo Asikainen, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Orange Tripod Bowl in Wood from Paavo Asikainen Finland 1960s
By Paavo Asikainen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Orange Tripod Bowl in Wood from Paavo Asikainen, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Footed Bowl in Wood from Paavo Asikainen Finland 1960s
By Paavo Asikainen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Footed Bowl in Wood from Paavo Asikainen, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Red Tripod Bowl in Wood from Paavo Asikainen, Finland, 1960s
By Paavo Asikainen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Red Tripod Bowl in Wood from Paavo Asikainen, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brown Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s
By Kaj Franck, Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Brown Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s
By Kaj Franck, Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Red Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern White Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s
By Kaj Franck, Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern White Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Blue Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s
By Finel, Kaj Franck
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Blue and White Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Small Mid-Century Modern Side Chest of Drawers in Birch, Häkli Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
birch wood with a light, graceful stance typical of Finnish mid-century design, the piece rests on
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Table Lamp by Voitto Haapalainen for Idman Finland
By Voitto Haapalainen, Idman
Located in Hamburg, DE
Haapalainen from the 1950s. An original from the Aalto era.
A classic of Finnish mid-century design. The lamp
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Art Glass Vase by Kai Blomqvist Kumela Finland 1970s
By Oy Kumela, Kaj Blomquist
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Art Glass Vase by Kai Blomqvist Kumela Finland 1970s
The vase is signed
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Pendant Model 62-401/3, Stockmann Tukku 1950s
By Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish Mid-Century Modern ceiling pendant model 62-402/3 from the Stockmann catalogue. The lamp
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Black
Brass Wall Lamp by Valinte, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Valinte Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Mid-20th century wall lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s.
Brass and black painted metal
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$806 Sale Price
43% Off
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Enamel Pots Seppo Mallat Finel Finland
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Enamel Bowl and Pot with Teak Handle by Seppo Mallat for
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Red and White Wooden Candle Holder Aarikka, Finland
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Red and White Wooden Candle Holder from Aarikka, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Kaj Franck for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Nuclear Orange Vase, Finland c.1950
By Arabia of Finland, Kaj Franck
Located in San Francisco, CA
", Finland. Original label.
CREATOR Kaj Franz (1911-1989) for Nuutajarvi Notsjo, Finland. Manufactured
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Brass and Rattan, V. Soini, Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning Mid-Century Modern floor lamp made by Finnish lighting manufacturers V. Soini in the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Pendant Model 62-004/3, Stockmann Tukku 1950s
By Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish Mid-Century Modern ceiling pendant model 62-004/3 from the Stockmann catalogue. The lamp
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Mid-20th Century Brass Pendant by Itsu, Finland
By Itsu
Located in Espoo, FI
This beautiful ceiling pendant was designed during the 1950s in Finland. Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,322 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Red Wooden Candle Holder from Aarikka, Finland 1960s
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Red Wooden Candle Holder from Aarikka, Finland, 1960s
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Clear Crystal Vase by Tamara Aladin, Riihimaen Lasi, Finland
By Tamara Aladin
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful clear crystal tower vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaen Lasi, Finland.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Sario Floral Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass, Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate floral Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp by Sario c. 1950s, which was a mid
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Itsu Minimalist Table Lamp Model EV 67, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A minimalist mid-century modern table lamp, model EV 67, manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Valinte Table Lamp, Teak, Brass,
Silk Shade, Finland 1960s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful side / table lamp model 24116 by Valinte Finland from the 1960s-70s. The lamp features
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Finnish Mid Century Glass
Chrome Pendant Produced by Taito Finland, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Finnish mid century "1612" opaline glass and chrome pendant attributed to Paavo Tynell
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendant in Metal, Plastic, and Paper, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finland including Idman, Valinte, Itsu or any other. One thing that is certain, is that no matter the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Itsu
Located in Karis, Nyland
Refined mid-century brass and opaline glass chandelier by Itsu (Itä-Suomen Sähkö), Finland, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Finnish Mid-Century Ice Glass Candle Holder, circa 1970
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Herentals, BE
Mid-century Finnish ice-glass candle holder, circa 1970.
The heavily textured clear glass evokes
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Yrjö Kukkapuro
Skaala
Leather Lounge Chairs for Avarte, Finland, 1970s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
noticed.
This Yrjo Kukkapuro Skalla chair would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,700 Sale Price
22% Off
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Mid Century Modern Finland For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern Finland for your home. Each mid century modern Finland for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 4540 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern Finland now, or shop our selection of 219 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern Finland — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern Finland, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern Finland that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell and Artek produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Finland?
The average selling price for a mid century modern Finland at 1stDibs is $2,993, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $700,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Finland
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The 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.
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