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Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international
By Otto Zapf
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
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Zapf’s work for Knoll is often associated with the mid-century modern movement, which was characterized
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Wilkhahn Delta leather swivel conference/dining chair by Delta Group, 1960
By Wilkhahn, Delta Furniture 1
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
with the Deutsche Werkstätten (German Workshops) and the designers Georg Leowald and Herbert Hirche
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of two Fröscher office chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr, 1970
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Fröscher Sitform
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
. The chairs feature springs and a recline mechanism and can be used as office chairs or modern dining
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm patinated leather armchair for Kill Int.
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Almelo, NL
.
When you choose a used mid-century design, you make a sustainable choice by reusing what is already
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight, Rosenthal Classic, Libreria Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
Porcelain Paperweight is an iconic piece of 20th-century decorative art. Produced by Rosenthal Classic in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Ceramic
2x Original Vitra EA 208 soft pad weiß Leder Stuhl Charles Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Bilder)
Hersteller: Vitra
Designer: Charles & Ray Eames
Herkunftsland: Deutschland
Epoche: 2000er, Mid
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Chaise EA107 en cuir blanc par Charles
Ray Eames pour Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Rouen, FR
Chaise EA107, dessinée par Charles & Ray Eames en 1958 pour le légendaire Aluminum Group.
Éditée par Vitra, cette version en cuir blanc incarne la pureté et la rigueur du design mode...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Chaise EA107 en cuir rouge par Charles
Ray Eames pour Vitra
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rouen, FR
Chaise de bureau ou de salle de réunion EA107, dessinée par Charles & Ray Eames en 1958 pour le célèbre Aluminum Group.
Cette édition produite par Vitra présente une superbe sellerie...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Office Swivel Chair FK84 Fabricius
Kastholm Alfred Kill International, 1968
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare original FK 84 lounge chair designed by Fabricius & Kastholm, a refined expression of Scandinavian modernism from 1968.
This authentic example features a sculpturally contour...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Luigi Colani Drumbo Green Elephant Money Bank for Dresdner Bank, 1970s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Dresden Bank Germany. Made in Europe, circa 1970s. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Black EA108 Alugroup Office Armchair by Ray and Charles Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic EA108 Office chair has been designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1960s for Herman Miller. This one was produced by Vitra for Herman Miller ca early 2000s.
It can be u...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm FK6725 chairs set Kill 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Kastholm who designed an important oeuvre of mid-century modern chairs, tables and desks. Mainly for office
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
VITRA EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD UNiQUE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
20th century design classic, this chair has been in films, the highest level of professional boardrooms
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Vintage Hunting-Themed Glasses with Pewter Medallions, circa 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Celebrate the spirit of the hunt with this charming set of six vintage glass tumblers, each adorned with a detailed pewter emblem depicting traditional hunting motifs — including dee...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Pewter
Mid Century Desk Light or Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern goos neck desk light or table lamp with perforated conical
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
4x Vitra Eames Aluminum Chair EA 108 – Classic in Black Hopsak, Swivel Base
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Telgte, DE
Chair is considered one of the most iconic furniture designs of the 20th century. Its construction is
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Wilkhahn Delta set of 2 conference/dining chairs from Delta Group
By Wilkhahn
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of two Wilkhahn Delta leather armchairs from the early generation, with armrests made of brushed aluminum with leather covering and with black shells, is in excellent conditi...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
SET OF 4 JØRGEN KASTHOLM FOR KUSCH
Co. „8400“ OFFICE ARMCHAIRS LEATHER 1970s
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kusch+Co
Located in Reutlingen, DE
and chromed tubular steel frame designed from Dutch designer Jørgen Kastholm for Kusch & Co., Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
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Condition: Reupholstered, chrome finish has some signs of age as per images.
Origination: Germany, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ea 208 Soft Pad Alu Group Office Chairs, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
important designs of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is still relevant today, giving
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles
Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles
Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Gerd Lange Arm Chair for Thonet, 1970
By Gerd Lange
Located in Antwerp, BE
One desk chair designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1970s. Very rare arm chair with grey leather seat
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Small Globe with Wooden Base, by Prof Paul Rath, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of paper, wood
Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood, Paper
Design Classic Eames Alu Group Office Chair EA119 by Vitra, 2000s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
designs of the 20th Century:
On offer we have an EA119 high back office chair, in red leather with
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Desk Light or Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk light or table lamp with adjustable shade. Designed and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Very Comfortable Office Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, 1960s
By Comforto, Charles Pollock
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
12 chairs available.
Very comfortable and elegant desk chairs from Comforto. Design by Charles
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
FK 6727 Tulip Office Chair Kill International, 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Comfortable office chair. No height adjustment. Navy blue leather.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,544 / item
FK 6727 Tulip Office Chair Kill International, 1960s, Set of 4
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Astonishing set of 4 comfortable office chairs. No height adjustment. Navy blue leather.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1958, Eames, EA 107 for Vitra, Static Non Swivel Black Net Weave
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Box Mid Century Modern, 1950s Desk Organizer
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage Scandinavian teak pen / desk box from the 1950s, crafted in the refined Mid Century
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Teak
Green White Dressing Table Set made of Mouth-blown Glass
Located in Hannover, DE
This is a one-of-a-kind set that will make your dressing table look absolutely charming! It was found in a 1950s villa. The size refers to the large storage tray.
The bottle is 17 c...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Glass, Scagliola, Blown Glass
Walter Knoll Logos Neckleather Chair Bernd Münzebrock
By Walter Knoll, Bernd Münzebrock
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Bernd Münzebrock designed this office chair model Logos for Walter Knoll
The seat is made of strong thick brown neckleather, the quality as known from De Sede.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles
Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the heig...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles
Ray Eames EA208 Dining or Conference Chair in Black leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful dining or conference chair EA208 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaran...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of Two Armchairs Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz, 1970s
By Pagholz Flötotto, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type
- Comfortable
- Marked.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$663 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Armchair Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz, 1970s
By Pagholz Flötotto, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type
- Comfortable
- Marked.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$350 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s table M1, Stefan Wewerka, Vintage
By Stefan Wewerka
Located in Neuss, NW
High-quality materials
Made in Germany. Design: Stefan Wewerka, Manufacturer: Tecta
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Model Hm 6-81 Teak Record Console by Herbert
By Herbert Hirche, Braun
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany
Designer: Herbert Hirche
Manufacturer: Braun
Era: 1957
Materials: Teak
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Compass desk designed by Jean Prouve and produced by Vitra in 1953
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Ravenna, IT
Compass executive desk designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra in 1953. The iconic piece gets its name from the aesthetics of the slender metal legs, resembling a compass. Comb...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Adjustable Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Desk Light by Gebrüder Cosack 1960s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Munich, DE
Rare & Minimalistic Mid Century Modern desk light or table lamp. Adjustable height and lamp shade
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Large battery-operated brass world clock Heinrich Möller for Kienzle from 1978
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in München, DE
Möller. Made in Germany.
Kienzle is the oldest clock company in Germany.
It was founded in 1822 by
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
1960s Atlanta Brass Zodiak Table Clock – Vintage Astrological Design
By Atlanta Clock Co., Atlanta Electric
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This Atlanta brass Zodiak Table Clock from the 1960s is an exquisite piece of mid-century design
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Large Brass Table World Time Zone Clock by Kundo / Kieninger
Obergfell, 1970s
By Kundo, Kieninger
Obergfell
Located in München, BY
Large modernist brass table world time clock by Kundo / Kieninger & Obergfell, West Germany circa
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Metal
Travel leather Alarm Clock by Junghans, circa 1960s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock by Junghans, circa 1960s
Original condition
Brass with braun leather cover
Still working
Measures: Open height 7,5cm, wide 9cm, deep 8cm
Closed height 2,5cm, wide ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Red Desk Lamp, Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Red desk lamp.
MidCentury Desk lamp will add retro accent to your interior.
Made in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brass swing arm Desk lamp 1970s Germany
By Holtkoetter
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice swing arm Desk lamp . Brass . Turn switch on base .
lots of patine .so stylish . 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
German Early Modern, Bauhaus Desk Clamp / Task Lamp Model 6740 by Christian Dell
By Christian Dell
Located in New York, NY
) for Kaiser Idell. Ideal clamped to a desk or bookshelf.
Stamped: Kaiser Idell on Shade
Christian
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century (Height Adjustable) Desk or Dining Table by ILSE Möbel
By Ilse Möbel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German Mid-Century, Ilse Möbel manufactured, height adjustable coffee or dining table from the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage desk lamp, Germany, Vintage desk lamp, VEB Narva Leuchtenbau Lengefe 70s
Located in Torino, IT
Vintage desk lamp, Vintage desk lamp, VEB Narva Leuchtenbau Lengefeld, Germany, 1970s, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s German Tubular Armchair or Desk Chair, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered
- heigh of seat 47 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
“Cobra” desk lamp by Cosack brothers – Germany 1955
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Girona, Girona
Fully adjustable desk lamp, coral lacquered sheet metal and brass.
Model “Cobra” by the Cosack
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Red Metal Desk or Table Lamp
By AK Kaiser
Located in London, GB
Red enamel and nickel-plated desk lamp with an over sized on/off red button incorporated in the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Hillebrand, Germany, 1930s
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large, massive brass table lamp from the 1930s by the company Egon Hillebrand, Germany, in Bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Grey Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Bauhaus Style, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Grey Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Bauhaus Style, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in good condition and
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Industrial Robot Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, Germany. Far from being a mass-manufactured toy, these pieces were traditionally made by apprentice or
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Industrial Robot Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
them on a cupboard or a desk. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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Midcentury Modern German Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the midcentury modern German desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A midcentury modern German desk — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are 584 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury modern German desk you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a midcentury modern German desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury modern German desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made midcentury modern German desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius, Kienzle Clocks and Helmut Magg are consistently popular.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern German Desk?
A midcentury modern German desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,087, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.
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.
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