What is mid century furniture?

Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.

What is mid century modern furniture?

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.

How can you tell if furniture is mid century?

To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

What defines mid-century modern furniture?

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

Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?

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.

What year is mid-century modern furniture?

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.

Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?

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.

Mid Century Outdoor Furniture

Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Chair

Russell Woodard Sculptura

Midcentury Modern Outdoor Lighting

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Furniture

Midcentury Outdoor Coffee Table

1960s Modern Metal Outdoor Furniture

Francois Carre Sunburst French Outdoor Garden Or Patio Chairs

Mid Century Metal Patio Chairs

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs B

$695 / set

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs A

By Salterini

Located in Wilmington, DE

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs Offered is a Vintage Mid

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs A

$695 / set

Pair of Mid-Century French Outdoor Weathered Carved Stone Lion Sculptures

Located in Dallas, TX

Imposing yet refined, this pair of mid-century French lion sculptures brings classical strength and

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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Mid-Century French Outdoor Weathered Carved Stone Lion Sculptures

$3,600 / set

Mid-Century Modern Inflatable Indoor/Outdoor Yellow Blow Arm Chair, 1960 s

By Jonathan de Pas

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage Blow inflatable lounge chair by Jonathan de Pas for Zanotta 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Inflatable Indoor/Outdoor Yellow Blow Arm Chair, 1960 s

$2,213

Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Model Pirat Metal Outdoor Wall Lamps

By Nordisk Solar Co.

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Model Pirat Metal Outdoor Wall Lamps by Eva Koppel, Nils Koppel, Gert Edstrand

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Model Pirat Metal Outdoor Wall Lamps

$2,814

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springers B

By Salterini

Located in Wilmington, DE

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Cantilever/Springer Outdoor Arm Chairs Offered is

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springers B

$995 / set

French Iron Upholstered Indoor Outdoor Mid Century Chairs in the style of Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Cincinnati, OH

outdoors , but with every type of outdoor furniture we suggest using covers for longer life . A

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Iron Upholstered Indoor Outdoor Mid Century Chairs in the style of Adnet

$4,200 / set

Artisan Brutalist Oak Coffee or Outdoor Table Mid Century, France, 1950

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Vienna, AT

Artisan brutalist oak coffee or outdoor table, France, 1950 Artisan rustic coffee table, France

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Artisan Brutalist Oak Coffee or Outdoor Table Mid Century, France, 1950

$2,800

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Chairs B

By Salterini

Located in Wilmington, DE

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs Offered is a set of 4 Mid

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Chairs B

$1,695 / set

Mid Century Modern Cast Hardstone Indoor/Outdoor Cocktail Table w/Fossils 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Century Modern Cast Hardstone Indoor/Outdoor Coffee Table with Fossils and Fossil Imprints, 20thC

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lowboys

Materials

Cast Stone, Concrete

Mid Century Modern Cast Hardstone Indoor/Outdoor Cocktail Table w/Fossils 20thC

$1,400 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Dining Chairs by Russell Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of 4 original Sculptura chairs, 2 arm, 2 side in white paint. Molded mesh which conforms to the body. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear and lots of coatin...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Mid Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Dining Chairs by Russell Woodard

$2,195 / set

Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Samsonite Outdoor Patio Steel Tube Armchairs

By Jonathan Adler, Samsonite

Located in San Diego, CA

and cool pieces that are rare and particular to the era they come from. Americana, Mid-Century

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Samsonite Outdoor Patio Steel Tube Armchairs

$995 / set

Mid-century Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Sofa Lounge/Daybed w/ Scrolling Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This mid-century patio/outdoor sofa/daybed has an aluminum body with decorative scrolling patterns

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-century Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Sofa Lounge/Daybed w/ Scrolling Base

$2,880 Sale Price

40% Off

Italian Mid-Century Outdoor Chair in Yellow Plastic Scooby Black Metal, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern outdoor chair in yellow plastic scooby and black metal, 1960s Fantastic

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Outdoor Chair in Yellow Plastic Scooby Black Metal, 1960s

$359

1970 s Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Patio Lounge Chair by Tropitone

By Knoll, Tropitone, Ames Aire

Located in Burbank, CA

discontinued and no longer available by Pierre Frey and is intended for outdoor use. You will not find another

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1970 s Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Patio Lounge Chair by Tropitone

$1,599

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Mid-century Lounge Chair With Speed Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post-war outdoor patio aluminum lounge chair with speed armrest. This Mid-century patio/outdoor

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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Mid-century Lounge Chair With Speed Arms

$1,140 Sale Price

40% Off

Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956

By Ico Parisi, Bonacina

Located in Milan, IT

Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956 Designed in 1956 by Ico

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Straw, Cane, Rattan

Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956

$17,950

Mid Century 5 Piece Outdoor Dining Set in the Style of Salterini

By Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Vintage outdoor patio dining set in the style of Salterini . Classic chairs have sculpted hoop

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century 5 Piece Outdoor Dining Set in the Style of Salterini

$1,700 / set

Mid-Century French Outdoor Weathered Stone Fox with Two Pups Composition

Located in Dallas, TX

of outdoor use. The sculptural art would make a great addition to any garden or outdoor space. The

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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Mid-Century French Outdoor Weathered Stone Fox with Two Pups Composition

$975

Mid Century Modern Outdoor Black Metal Mesh Patio Folding Chairs by Rid-Jid

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Rid-Jid Mid Century Modern folding outdoor patio chairs with newly refinished black metal and mesh

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Outdoor Black Metal Mesh Patio Folding Chairs by Rid-Jid

$3,200 / set

Mid Century Brown Jordan Cantilevered Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2 Piece

By Brown Jordan

Located in Basel, BS

mid century ranch garden / patio / poolside, you name it. It could be used as a statement indoor chair

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Brown Jordan Cantilevered Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2 Piece

$680 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Cocktail Table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and rare cocktail table design by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini with a built in magazine rack basket. Two glass shelves. In excellent vintage condition with minimal...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Cocktail Table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini

$1,995

Woodard Sunburst Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Dining Set

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

strap iron armchairs by Woodard Furniture is also reminiscent of French garden furniture in the manner

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Woodard Sunburst Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Dining Set

$9,200

Mid-Century Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Ski Legs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post-war outdoor patio aluminum lounge chair with speed armrest and "ski" legs. This Mid-century

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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Ski Legs

$1,320 Sale Price

40% Off

Mid-century Steel Round Streamline Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Steel Mid-century Springer Outdoor grey enamel Lounge Chair Set of Two. Each chair features a round

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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Steel Round Streamline Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair, Pair

$390 Sale Price / set

40% Off

Mid-century Steel Flat Iron Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Steel Mid-century Springer Outdoor grey enamel Lounge Chair Set of Two. Each chair features a white

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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Steel Flat Iron Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair, Pair

$390 Sale Price / set

40% Off

Mid-century Shabby Chic Wrought Iron Outdoor/ Patio Mesh Coffee Table by Woodard

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century wrought iron and steel mesh low coffee table for patio and outdoor use by Woodard. The

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Shabby Chic Wrought Iron Outdoor/ Patio Mesh Coffee Table by Woodard

$1,770 Sale Price

40% Off

Mid-Century Parsons Style Teak Slat and Steel Indoor or Outdoor Bench

Located in Miami, FL

Steel frame bench with teak slats in the Parsons style, 1970s.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Parsons Style Teak Slat and Steel Indoor or Outdoor Bench

$760

Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Patio Samsonite Flat Tube Steel Ottoman End Table

By Samsonite

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern ottoman or table made by Samsonite in the 1960s. Features a

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Patio Samsonite Flat Tube Steel Ottoman End Table

$236 Sale Price

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MId-Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set C. 1970s

By Russell Woodard

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage MId-Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set Circa 1970s This set

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Glass, Fiberglass

MId-Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set C. 1970s

$2,200

Two Pairs of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Outdoor Wall Sconces, C1965

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of 4 architectural aluminum wall sconces for the outdoors by Bega of Germany. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, a little faded on the finish. That can be...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Two Pairs of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Outdoor Wall Sconces, C1965

$995 / item

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Mesh Top Outdoor Dining Table by John Salterini

By John Salterini

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous heavy duty iron frame with a mesh top and tri-leg form this sixties iconic table. Recently painted and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Photo was taken outs...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Mesh Top Outdoor Dining Table by John Salterini

$1,295

Pair of Mid Century Modernist Ribbed Glass Outdoor Exterior Sconces

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Painted steel with patterned glass panels which are angled to direct light outward and downward. Very sleek and sexy. Can be parcel posted. In excellent vintage condition with minima...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid Century Modernist Ribbed Glass Outdoor Exterior Sconces

$999 / set

1940s French Outdoor Set of Iron Six Upholstered Chairs and Table Mid Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This French Iron Table and Six Chairs from the 1940s boasts a stylish Mid Century design. Crafted

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

1940s French Outdoor Set of Iron Six Upholstered Chairs and Table Mid Century

$3,580 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba

By Salterini

Located in Wilmington, DE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba

$1,295 / set

Indoor Lacquer Coffee Cocktail Table Outdoor Teak Powder Coated Base Mid-Century

By Heather Ashton Design

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, the Hayden coffee table feels light and airy. The

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Indoor Lacquer Coffee Cocktail Table Outdoor Teak Powder Coated Base Mid-Century

$2,295 / item

Mid-Century Danish Model Pirat Metal Outdoor Wall Lamp for Nordisk Solar, 1960s

By Nordisk Solar Co., Eva Niles Koppell

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Model Pirat Metal Outdoor Wall Lamp by Eva Koppel, Nils Koppel, Gert Edstrand

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Model Pirat Metal Outdoor Wall Lamp for Nordisk Solar, 1960s

$938

Set of Three Mid 20th Century Outdoor Wall Fountains, circa 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Enhance your outdoor space with this exquisite set of three mid-20th century wall fountains

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Set of Three Mid 20th Century Outdoor Wall Fountains, circa 1950

$2,261 / set

Artisan Brutalist Oak Coffee or Outdoor Table Mid Century, France, 1950

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Vienna, AT

Artisan brutalist oak coffee or outdoor table, France, 1950 Artisan rustic coffee table, large and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Artisan Brutalist Oak Coffee or Outdoor Table Mid Century, France, 1950

$3,800

Mid-Century Modern Round Mesh Top Outdoor Dining Table by John Salterini

By John Salterini

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous patio dining table with mesh top outfitted with a fitting for an umbrella. Hand made in the fifties with galvanized iron. Recently enameled in satin black. Very sturdy.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Round Mesh Top Outdoor Dining Table by John Salterini

$1,495

Fagerhult mid century outdoor facade lamp, copper and glass, Sweden, 1970s

By Fagerhult

Located in Forserum, SE

A Scandinavian outdoor façade lamp produced by the Swedish manufacturer Fagerhults Belysning in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Fagerhult mid century outdoor facade lamp, copper and glass, Sweden, 1970s

$777

Scandinavian mid century outdoor facade lamp, copper and glass, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Forserum, SE

A Scandinavian outdoor façade lamp, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Scandinavian mid century outdoor facade lamp, copper and glass, Sweden, 1960s

$777

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B

By Salterini

Located in Wilmington, DE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B

$995 / set

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Van Keppel Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge Chairs

By Brown Jordan, Design Within Reach

Located in Burbank, CA

Pair of vintage Mid century Modern pool chaise loungers for sale. These were designed by Hendrik

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Van Keppel Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge Chairs

$3,999 / set

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs C

By Russell Woodard

Located in Wilmington, DE

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs Offered is a set of Set of 4 Mid

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs C

$1,695 / set

Reclining Outdoor Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This metal reclining lounge chair is great for adding unique and comfortable seating to an outdoor

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Reclining Outdoor Lounge Chair

$900

Mid-Century Danish Outdoor Model Skot Metal Wall Lamp by Lauritz Knudsen, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Color: Silver Styles: Mid-Century Modern Brand: Louis

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Outdoor Model Skot Metal Wall Lamp by Lauritz Knudsen, 1960s

$821

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous matching pair of sculptura lounge settees by Russell Woodard in old paint. Priced and sold separately, this pair has not been restored yet. Otherwise the metal is in excelle...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard

$2,995 / item

Mid-Century Modern Iron Glass Indoor Outdoor Patio Etagere by John Salterini

By John Salterini

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic iron etagere with 6 shelves 4 of them plate glass. Painted Black iron with a tapered support at the sides. Narrows as it gets taller. Cross x brace at the backside bottom. ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Iron Glass Indoor Outdoor Patio Etagere by John Salterini

$2,195

Mid-Century French Concrete and Mosaic Top Branch Form Outdoor Table Dated 1950

Located in Dallas, TX

Create extra space on your patio or in your backyard with this tall and elegant outdoor Faux Bois

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Mid-20th Century French Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century French Concrete and Mosaic Top Branch Form Outdoor Table Dated 1950

$2,200

Scandinavian mid century outdoor facade lamp, Westal model 283, Sweden, 1970s

By Westal

Located in Forserum, SE

An organically shaped Scandinavian outdoor facade lamp, model 283, produced by the Swedish lighting

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Scandinavian mid century outdoor facade lamp, Westal model 283, Sweden, 1970s

$1,316

Vintage Rustic Outdoor Wood Bench

Located in North Hollywood, CA

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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rustic Outdoor Wood Bench

$2,050

Outdoor Teak Dining or Entry Table Mid-Century Inspired Steel Powder Coated Base

By Heather Ashton Design

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, the Caroline dining table feels light and airy

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Outdoor Teak Dining or Entry Table Mid-Century Inspired Steel Powder Coated Base

$2,495 / item

Mid-Century Modern 5 Pieces Glass Top Outdoor Dining Set Art, Russel Woodard

By Russell Woodard, John Salterini

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice lime green five pieces ripple glass top dining dinette outdoor set star shape table base atr

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern 5 Pieces Glass Top Outdoor Dining Set Art, Russel Woodard

$4,400 / set

Woodard Outdoor / Patio Dining Table, Professionally Restored in Gloss Black

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Kansas City, MO

Woodard outdoor dining table professional sand blasted and painted in a black gloss automotive

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Woodard Outdoor / Patio Dining Table, Professionally Restored in Gloss Black

$1,850

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Outdoor Pierced Metal Stacking Tabes C1958 Restored

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of 4 matching Stacking tables with iron legs and a Pierced Metal top. Recently sanded and resprayed. Original rubber feet tips on all legs. In excellent vintage conditio...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Outdoor Pierced Metal Stacking Tabes C1958 Restored

$495 / set

Indoor / Outdoor Dining Table

By Blackman Cruz

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inspired by Acapulco Mid Century modernism. Practical and slick indoor/outdoor table. With

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Stone, Steel

Indoor / Outdoor Dining Table

$5,200

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Mid Century Outdoor Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mid century outdoor furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of mid century outdoor furniture — often made from metal, iron and steel — can elevate any home. There are 720 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century outdoor furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 111 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of mid century outdoor furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of mid century outdoor furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made piece of mid century outdoor furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Russell Woodard, John Salterini and Woodard Furniture Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Outdoor Furniture?

Prices for a piece of mid century outdoor furniture start at $220 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $1,895.

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

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 Outdoor Furniture

What is mid century furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
What is mid century modern furniture?
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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.
How can you tell if furniture is mid century?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
What defines mid-century modern furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
What year is mid-century modern furniture?
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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.
Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?
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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.

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