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Rare Handcrafted
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Rattan, Leather
Oak Round Table
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare organic modern, rattan base and oak top dining table by Rohe.
If you are looking for a mid
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables
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Iron
Mid-Century Modern Guillerme
Chambron Bed Frames in Blond Oak, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Guillerme & Chambron Bed in Solid blond Oak, France 1960s
This beautiful bed
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Oak
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Oak Base
Marble Top, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Dining pedestal table composed of a 4-legged central base made of oak and a cream marble top, Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Chests of drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and brass chests of drawers designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
. Crafted in rich oak, the piece showcases a tactile warmth through its finely grained surface and clean
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Upholstery, CZ 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Jan Vaněk Easy Chair in Oak and Red Upholstery, Czech Republic, 1930s
Designed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Upholstery, Oak
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Oak Daybed Sofa with Floating End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Oak Daybed Sofa with Floating End Tables
This 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Fabric, Oak
Classic Armchair in Oak
Lambswool Seat, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair from the 1950s is crafted from oak with delicate carvings
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
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Lambskin, Oak
Mid-20th Century Oak Low Bookcase / Bookshelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Mid-20th Century Oak Low Bookcase / Bookshelf. Adjustable shelves.
Dimensions: 31.5" in width
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Oak
Custom Made Mid Century Modern Marble and Oak Square Coffee Side End Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A custom made square side end table. A lovely and sculptural mid century modern piece, custom made
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Mid-20th Century End Tables
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Marble
Set of 3 Mid century modern oak leather chrome counter stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set 3 oak leather and chrome Bar or counter height Stools. Square oak Frames with chrome bar
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Henredon Style Mid-Century Modern Campaign White Oak and Burl Wood Headboard
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style queen size headboard
In the manner of Henredon
USA
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Oak, Burl
Conant Ball Mid-Century Oak Parquet Checquered Cofee Table
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
A Conant Ball Mid-Century modern Oak Parquet Checquered Cofee Table in very good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
4 Vintage Dyrlund Armchairs in Oak, 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining
By Dyrlund
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Oak Armchair by Dyrlund, 1970s
Price is for a set of 4. Totally up to 5 chairs available
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Cabinet in Oak, Hand carved by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Danish Hand-Carved Oak Cabinet, Denmark, Mid-20th Century
This exceptional Danish cabinet is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Oak
Mid-Century Modern Large 4 Shelf Bookcase Cherry Oak American Studio Craft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Vintage Mid-Century Modern American Studio Craft Oak and cherry Bookcase. Beautiful bookcase
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Oak, Cherry
$2,400 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid Century Oak Bathroom Vanity
Located in Westwood, NJ
, creating a perfect balance of durability and style.
Crafted from premium oak veneer, it seamlessly merges
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fix...
Materials
Marble
$6,570 / item
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Wardrobe in Oak, Brass, Leather — Extra Large
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A wardrobe in European oak, brass and leather, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Onyx, Brass, Oak, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Bordeira coffee table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
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Onyx, Marble, Brass
$9,533 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak Coffee Table by Karl-Erik Ekselius
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
J.O. Carlsson in Sweden during the 1960s. The geometric table is made of light oak, considered a royal
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
Mid-Century Cerused Oak Octagonal Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century cerused oak pedestal base center / dining table having a round octagonal top with a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Scandanavian Modern Footstool Ottoman Orange Faux Leather
Oak 1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic mid century Scandanavian Modern footstool in high quality orange naugahyde from the early
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
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Naugahyde, Oak
Mid Century Modern Henning Kjaernulf Style Tall Cabinet / Sideboard in White Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A monumental sideboard cabinet in the style of Henning Kjaernulf, made of solid quarter sawn oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Wardrobe in Oak, Brass, Leather — Extra Large
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A wardrobe in European oak, brass and leather, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Walnut + Oak COFFEE TABLE by Lane Perception
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut and Oak Coffee Table by Warren Church for Lane Perception. The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — Euro Double
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — Euro King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — USA King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan
Natural Oak — USA King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — USA Queen
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Brass
Mid-Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 2 Seat Sofa oak Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Danish modern beautiful Black leather 2 seat sofa oak legs. Style of Børge Mogensen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Leather, Oak
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Living Room Set, White boucle and Oak, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set, white boucle and oak, 1960s
Possible to sell
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern curved oak handmade Niemeyer II armchair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
the armchair. Niemeyer II is a modern armchair with a sense of luxury and comfort.
Product details
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
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Foam, Oak
$2,578 Sale Price / item
19% Off
Black Oak Sideboard with Slatted Door and Organic Base – Mid-Century Modern
By Thalloris
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
piece combines mid-century modern aesthetics with refined craftsmanship and functional elegance.
The
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Oak
Mid-Century Oak Sideboard, Scandinavia, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century oak veneer sideboard featuring a clean, minimalist design, typical of Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan
Natural Oak — USA Queen
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Rocking Chair in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Beautifully crafted rocking chair in solid oak, with the seat reupholstered in a striking striped
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — USA Queen
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Blond Oak 66" Long Mid Century Danish Modern 6 Drawers Credenza Console Dresser
By Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Blond Oak 66" Long Mid Century Danish Modern 6 Drawers Credenza Console Dresser MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan
Natural Oak — Euro King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — Euro Double
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Small oak console table in mid-century modern style, entryway table
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Oak console table in mid century style with one drawer, four tapered legs, brass handle and brass
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Oak and Glass Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century oak and glass wall mounted cabinet. Perfect for those who have a collection of items to
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Glass, Wood, Oak
Set of Two Mid Century Modern Oak Stools, Charlotte Perriand Style, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Set of Two Mid Century Modern Stools
Tripod stools crafted in solid oak in the 1950s
Clean lines
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
$1,776 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Lou Hodges Style Single Chair Oak and Tan Suede Leather Mid Century Modern
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chula Vista, CA
. Mid Century modern period. USA circa the 1960s.
Dimensions: 32.5" H x 17.75" D x 19.13" W, seat 19" H
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Suede, Oak
Mid Century Modern Walnut
Oak End Tables – Lane Perception by Warren Church
By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church
Located in Weehawken, NJ
A striking pair of Mid Century Modern walnut and oak end tables designed by Warren Church for Lane
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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Oak, Walnut
Mosquito Dining Chair in Black Oak, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan
Natural Oak — USA Queen
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — USA King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan
Natural Oak — Euro Double
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — Euro King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Mid-Century Modern Pair of Oak Side Tables, Night Stands
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of oak side tables or nightstands designed by Jacques Adnet with one front drawer.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Oak and Burl Wood Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Oak, Burl
Mid Century Modern Henning Kjaernulf Style Tall Cabinet / Sideboard in White Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A monumental sideboard cabinet in the style of Henning Kjaernulf, made of solid quarter sawn oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, Mid-Century Modern
By Kurt Østervig
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
proportions, these chairs are an excellent example of mid-century modern furniture — ready to use and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Drop Leaf Side Table in Oak
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Drop Leaf folding side table HM5 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Looking to create a versatile piece that would adapt to its surroundings, design duo Hvidt & Mølgaard devised thi...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Oak desk with two solid walnut drawers in mid-century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Oak desk in mid-century style with two drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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Oak Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oak mid century modern you’re looking for. Each oak mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. There are 20980 variations of the antique or vintage oak mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 2747 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an oak mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right oak mid century modern, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Hans J. Wegner, Guillerme et Chambron and Børge Mogensen each produced at least one beautiful oak mid century modern that is worth considering.
How Much is a Oak Mid Century Modern?
The average selling price for an oak mid century modern at 1stDibs is $3,447, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $1,728,538,368 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Oak Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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