Midcentury Modern German Furniture

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Midcentury German Ceramics Vase

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bay Keramik Lamp, W-Germany, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960

$854 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century German Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful Mid-Century German hand-knotted wool rug with a beautiful all-over trellised pattern of

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century German Rug

$1,950

Pendant Light by Doria, Glass Globe and Brass Chrome 1970s Mid-Century Modern

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Palermo, IT

Globe pendant lamp by Doria, Germany, made in the mid-century, circa 1970. This lamp is made of

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Nickel

Pendant Light by Doria, Glass Globe and Brass Chrome 1970s Mid-Century Modern

$818

Mid-Century German Wooden Stool, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

information: Materials: Reed Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Reed

Mid-Century German Wooden Stool, 1960s

$411

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Wall Plate by Wilhelm Kagel, 1960s

By Wilhelm Kagel

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Wall Plate by Wilhelm Kagel, 1960s, in Very Good

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Wall Plate by Wilhelm Kagel, 1960s

$369

Mid-Century White Glazed West Germany Large Ceramic Vases by Scheurich, 1950s

By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery

Located in Valencia, VC

A stunning pair of mid-century modern ceramic vases by renowned West German manufacturer Scheurich

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Mid-Century White Glazed West Germany Large Ceramic Vases by Scheurich, 1950s

$1,008 / set

Mid Century West German Ceramic Pitcher by Heinz Hommerich for Übelacker, 1960s

By West German Pottery, Ü Keramik

Located in Valencia, VC

bold and organic aesthetic of mid-century West German ceramics. The pitcher’s surface features the

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century West German Ceramic Pitcher by Heinz Hommerich for Übelacker, 1960s

$267 Sale Price

50% Off

Vintage Mid-Century Modern German Walnut Wood Coffee Table from Kondor Möbel

By Kondor Möbel-Perfektion 1

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

-Century Modern era. It is a real classic "Made in Germany" that will decorate many arrangements. This

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern German Walnut Wood Coffee Table from Kondor Möbel

$1,704 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century Modern German Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern German Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s

$615

Mid-Century German Side Table, 1950s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Filigree Mid Century side table with removable tray.The table consists of a frame and an inserted

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Side Table, 1950s

$1,173

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Planter by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Planter by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Planter by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

$1,107

Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s

By Siemens

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s The radio is in fully functional

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s

$2,670

Wonderful Industrial Style German Orb Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

By Sonneman Lighting

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful industrial style chrome and smoked glass German orb lamp. Adjustable hand blown globe

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Wonderful Industrial Style German Orb Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

$1,000 Sale Price

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Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Earthy Green Suede Circle Balloon Chair

By Lusch Erzeugnis, Lusch Co

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

-Century Modern era. The armchair is in original vintage condition. It has small scratches on the metal

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Earthy Green Suede Circle Balloon Chair

$1,039 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Floor Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

information: Materials: Metal Style: Mid-Century Modern Period: 1960s Country of Origin: Germany Item Type

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Floor Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s

$3,073

Extra Large Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Design

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in München, DE

Very high quality rare Mid-Century Modern large glass pendant lamp by Doria. Very classy

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Design

$1,424 Sale Price

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West Germany White Ceramic Mannequin Head 1970s Germany

By West German Pottery

Located in Den Haag, NL

White Ceramic Bust .Manufactured by West Germany pottery . ideal headphone rest .or Cap 1970s

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

West Germany White Ceramic Mannequin Head 1970s Germany

$534

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern German Colourful Shot Glasses, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Colourful Shot Glasses, 1960s, Set of 6, in Very Good conditions

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern German Colourful Shot Glasses, 1960s

$615 / set

Mid-Century German Side Table, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Styles:Mid-Century Modern Period: 1960s Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Side Table, 1960s

$1,055

Mid Century Modern Oval Sunburst Mirror Josef Frank, West Germany 1960s

By Josef Frank

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find beautiful and rare Mid Century Modern Oval Sunburst Mirror designed

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Oval Sunburst Mirror Josef Frank, West Germany 1960s

$990

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

$615

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s

By Steuler

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s

$615

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

$615

Mid Century Modern Brass and Metal Paper Waste Basket, 1960s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid Century Modern Brass and Metal Paper Waste Basket, 1960s, Germany Measurements: Height: 32 cm

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid Century Modern Brass and Metal Paper Waste Basket, 1960s, Germany

$593

Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Brown Conference Chair from Drabert, 1970s

By Drabert

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

finishing the armrests, creates a cohesive and timeless whole. This chair exemplifies the Mid-Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Brown Conference Chair from Drabert, 1970s

$1,596

Set of Two Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Stools Germany 1960s

Located in Munich, DE

Set of two lovely Mid-Century Modern rattan stools. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Stools Germany 1960s

$1,898 / set

Large Decorative Mid Century Modern Sunflower Backlit Wall Mirror Germany 1960s

Located in Munich, DE

Large, exceptional and highly decorative Mid Century Modern sunflower backlit wall mirror. Designed

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Large Decorative Mid Century Modern Sunflower Backlit Wall Mirror Germany 1960s

$5,340

Mid-Century Modern German Diabolo Wall Lamp from Cosack, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

, Antique or Pre-owned Styles: Mid-Century Modern Dimensions: 10.63ʺW × 11.81ʺD × 7.87ʺL Condition: Unknown

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern German Diabolo Wall Lamp from Cosack, 1960s

$3,073

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1950s

By Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern tripod side table. Designed and manufactured by

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1950s

$3,856

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

$615

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Ruscha, 1960s

By Ruscha

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Ruscha, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Ruscha, 1960s

$615

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by PGH Leuchtenbau, East Germany, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

A striking Mid-Century Modern floor lamp produced in East Germany during the 1960s by PGH

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by PGH Leuchtenbau, East Germany, 1960s

$1,412

Mid-Century Minimalist Modern German Wall Lamp from Erco, 1960s

By Erco

Located in Hamburg, DE

information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Style: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Period: 1960s

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Minimalist Modern German Wall Lamp from Erco, 1960s

$492

Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Metal Sconces, 1960s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Metal Sconces, 1960s, Germany Elegant rare high quality wall

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pair of White Metal Sconces, 1960s, Germany

$2,610 / set

Extremely rare minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Germany 1960s

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare, minimalistic and lovely Mid Century Modern table lamp / bedside table lamp

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Extremely rare minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Germany 1960s

$2,136

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in New Bouclé Fabric by Spahn, Germany 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in New Bouclé Fabric by Spahn, Germany 1950s Mid-Century Modern

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in New Bouclé Fabric by Spahn, Germany 1950s

$850 / item

Brass Dodo Bird Figurine Desktop Paperweight 1960s Mid-Century Modern, German

Located in Nuernberg, DE

beautiful, naturally aged patina that highlights its sculptural details and mid-century appeal. Made in the

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brass Dodo Bird Figurine Desktop Paperweight 1960s Mid-Century Modern, German

$240

Mid-century Modern Wood Flower or Sculpture Stand, 1950s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Modern Wood Flower or Sculpture Stand, 1950s, Germany Measurements : Height: 103 cm

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-century Modern Wood Flower or Sculpture Stand, 1950s, Germany

$1,305

German Mid Century Green Velvet Club Armchair, Germany, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armchair is after a

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

German Mid Century Green Velvet Club Armchair, Germany, 1960s

$2,966 / item

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s Germany

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s The lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s Germany

$2,314

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Planter, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Planter, 1960s

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Planter, 1960s

$593

Mid Century Modern German ceramic tile and brass walnut coffee table

By Berthold Muller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Modern German ceramic tile and brass walnut coffee table. Small rectangle ceramic tiles

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern German ceramic tile and brass walnut coffee table

$1,800 Sale Price

25% Off

Mid-Century Modern German Umbrella Stand Wood and Brass, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand made in Germany, circa 1950s. This is a beautiful all

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern German Umbrella Stand Wood and Brass, 1950s

$420

Mid-Century Modern Piano Lamp by Leclaire Schäfer, Germany, 1960

By Leclaire Schäfer

Located in Schwerin, MV

Leclaire & Schäfer, Neheim, West Germany, type 5554-2. The lamp has a heavy, black metal base with a

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Piano Lamp by Leclaire Schäfer, Germany, 1960

$534

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Jasba Germany 1960s

By Jasba

Located in Miami, FL

German Mid Century Modern pottery floor vase from 1860s by Jasba Keramik Germany. Deep blue glosst

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Jasba Germany 1960s

$495

Mid-Century German String Style Bar Table

Located in Hamburg, DE

. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern Period: 1960s

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German String Style Bar Table

$1,759

Mid-Century Modern Vase Decor Milano by Ruscha Germany

By Ruscha

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

In a very good condition beautiful handpainted vase from Ruscha Keramik. Decor Milano and this pattern is one of the most stunning designs of the sixties.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Vase Decor Milano by Ruscha Germany

$480

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Carstens-Tonnieshof Keramik Germany

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful Sixties vase from the quality items maker Carstens Keramik.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Carstens-Tonnieshof Keramik Germany

$350

Original Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Black Glass Head, 1970s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This large glass head was produced in Germany during the 1970s. It is made of black, thick glass

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Original Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Black Glass Head, 1970s

$643 Sale Price

23% Off

Mid-Century Modern Wall Clock by Meister Anker, 1960s Germany

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Stunning wall clock made of metal & glass. An eye catcher par excellence. Made in Germany

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wall Clock by Meister Anker, 1960s Germany

$890

Modern Mid-Century Hanging Lamp Made of Glass Pinewood Raffia by Doria

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Hannover, DE

Get ready to be amazed by the stunning classic lamp from Doria Leuchten in Germany. The lamp has

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Raffia, Milk Glass, Pine

Modern Mid-Century Hanging Lamp Made of Glass Pinewood Raffia by Doria

$712

Mid-Century German Glass Carafe, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

information: Materials: Glass Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century German Glass Carafe, 1960s

$587

Mid-20th Century German Ship s Clock By Schatz

By Schatz

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century ship's clock by Schatz, Germany. handsome brass, mahogany & ebony in the form of a

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century German Ship s Clock By Schatz

$225

German Mid-Century Modern Brass Frame Wall Mirror by Lenzgold, 1960s

Located in Barntrup, DE

German Mid-Century Modern brass frame wall mirror by Lenzgold, from 1964. An elegant Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

German Mid-Century Modern Brass Frame Wall Mirror by Lenzgold, 1960s

$996

Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s

By Beisl

Located in Hamburg, DE

Minimalist clamp lamp by Beisl. The minimalist spotlight shape of the lamp head is striking. Plain cylinders of various sizes. The spotlight head sits at the end of a short arm and ...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s

$534

Mid Century West German Vase

Located in Houston, TX

Mid Century West German Glazed Pottery Vase. This handsome West German glazed pottery vase has

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century West German Vase

$495

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Floor Vase Schäffenacker Keramik, 1960s

By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Floor Vase by Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker for

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Floor Vase Schäffenacker Keramik, 1960s

$1,186

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Midcentury Modern German Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of midcentury modern German furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a piece of midcentury modern German furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each item from our selection of midcentury modern German furniture bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of midcentury modern German furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Glashütte Limburg, Kaiser Leuchten and Hillebrand produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Midcentury Modern German Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of midcentury modern German furniture at 1stDibs is $1,187, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $16,500 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

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.

A Basket-Weave Pattern Adds Country Charm to Paolo Buffa’s Elegant Cabinet

With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.

This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet

The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.

End Your Quest for Fire with This Handmade Majolica Chimney

Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.

Who Were Guillerme et Chambron? French Veterans of WWII with a Knack for Clever, Quirky and Livable Furniture

Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.

39 Incredible Swimming Pools

It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem

Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.