What is mid century furniture?

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

What is mid century modern furniture?

Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

How can you tell if furniture is mid century?

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

What defines mid-century modern furniture?

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

Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?

Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

What year is mid-century modern furniture?

There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

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

Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames , Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

Swedish Mid Century Furniture

Swedish Dining Table Midcentury

Midcentury Modern Swedish Cabinet

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

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs in Bouclé, Swedish Mid Century Modern, 1960s

$3,200 / set

Antique Swedish Stump Chair, Genuine Country Furniture with Original Red Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish stump chair with original red paint. The chair is a primitive furniture made by

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Side Chairs

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Pine

Antique Swedish Stump Chair, Genuine Country Furniture with Original Red Paint

$2,604

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Swedish flat weave carpet.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet

$22,000

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stoneware Vase, Sweden, 1943

By rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Manhasset, NY

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stoneware Vase, Sweden, 1943 Swedish ceramic

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stoneware Vase, Sweden, 1943

$1,750

BRUNO MATHSSON SWEDiSH DUXIANA JETSON GREY LEATHER SWIVEL ARMCHAIR

By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

base with a unique self-return mechanism. A very good looking piece of Mid Century Modern design, this

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

BRUNO MATHSSON SWEDiSH DUXIANA JETSON GREY LEATHER SWIVEL ARMCHAIR

$4,573

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle crib circa 1860. Traditional Swedish painted

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Children s Furniture

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Oak, Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle

$1,358

Low Beech Armchairs with Leather Seats by Otto Schulz, Sweden Mid-20th Century

By Otto Schulz

Located in Utrecht, NL

This pair of armchairs by Swedish-German designer, Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of his

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

Low Beech Armchairs with Leather Seats by Otto Schulz, Sweden Mid-20th Century

$6,650 / set

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stoneware Vase, Sweden, 1970s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Manhasset, NY

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stoneware Vase, Sweden, 1970s Scandinavian modern

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Stoneware Vase, Sweden, 1970s

$850

Swedish Crotch Mahogany Mid-Century Modern End Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Mid-Century Modern end or side table made of beautiful crotch mahogany. Known in Sweden as

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Swedish Crotch Mahogany Mid-Century Modern End Table

$1,654

Mid-Century Swedish Flatweave Wool Rug

Located in Karis, Nyland

This Swedish kilim rug measure 210 x 142 cm and is handmade with classic flat weave technique

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Swedish Flatweave Wool Rug

$2,339 Sale Price

34% Off

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage container circa 1860. Very nice rare item to find

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage box

$750 / set

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Carafe from Björkshult, 1960s

By Björkshult

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Carafe from Björkshult, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Carafe from Björkshult, 1960s

$587

Model "B-31" Brass Table Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden Mid-20th Century

By Bergboms

Located in Utrecht, NL

Bergboms played an important role in defining Swedish lighting throughout the mid-20th century

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Model "B-31" Brass Table Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden Mid-20th Century

$4,400

Bamboo and Wood Tables a Pair Probably by DUX, Sweden, 1960

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Paris, FR

Bamboo and wood tables a pair probably by DUX, Sweden, 1960 Very good condition, solid

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Bamboo and Wood Tables a Pair Probably by DUX, Sweden, 1960

$3,078 / set

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Table Lamp for Markaryd, Sweden Mid-20th Century

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd

Located in Utrecht, NL

Scandinavian mid-century modernism. Through the unique shape of this lamp, the light is beautifully diffused

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Table Lamp for Markaryd, Sweden Mid-20th Century

$4,400

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet. "Bright rug". Initialed: AB MMF (AB Märta Måås

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet

$32,000

Swedish mid century wall mirror by Glas and Tra

By AB Glas Trä

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian mid century wall mirror by Glas and Tra circa 1950. Fine quality Swedish made vintage

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Beech

Swedish mid century wall mirror by Glas and Tra

$2,314

Swedish Henning Kjærnulf Style Mid-Century Dressing Table, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish Mid-Century, Henning Kjærnulf Style dressing table or vanity. Golden oak frame with double

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Swedish Henning Kjærnulf Style Mid-Century Dressing Table, 1960s

$1,150

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Pendant, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Pendant, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s Swedish modern chandelier or

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Pendant, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

$2,500

Mirja Chairs for Dux, Sweden 1960 s

By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson in rare original red leather 24x32x23 Seat 17, Arm 22

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Mirja Chairs for Dux, Sweden 1960 s

$7,500 / set

Mid-Century Swedish Modern William Hinn Sculptural Walnut Dresser

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Swedish Modern William Hinn Sculptural Walnut Dresser. Featuring

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Swedish Modern William Hinn Sculptural Walnut Dresser

$12,500

Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Rug

Located in New York, NY

Sweden ca. 1950 8'8" x 5'10" (264 x 178 cm) Handwoven

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Rug

$20,000

Pair, Mid-Century Pine Armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970

By Yngve Ekström, Charlotte Perriand, Sven Larsson

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Mid-century pine armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970 Mid-century brutalist solid pine lounge

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Fabric, Pine

Pair, Mid-Century Pine Armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970

$4,100 / set

Swedish Blue Allmoge Painted Wooden Folk Art Bowl, Mid-20th Century

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Swedish Folk Art Painted Wooden Bowl in the Allmoge Tradition, Mid-20th Century Charming Swedish

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Swedish Blue Allmoge Painted Wooden Folk Art Bowl, Mid-20th Century

$449

Swedish Mid-Century Glass Vase

Located in London, England

Mid-century Swedish glass vase with blue and green decoration. Circa 1960. H 11cm x W 15cm x D

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Vintage 1960s Vases

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Glass

Swedish Mid-Century Glass Vase

$435

Swedish Mid Century Table Lamp by Bergboms

By Bergboms

Located in Karlstad, SE

offers both functionality and a timeless mid-century aesthetic. A well-crafted example of Scandinavian

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Mid Century Table Lamp by Bergboms

$2,130

Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century

By Exqvisita Style AB 1

Located in Delft, NL

Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century Swedish Sonja standing wire bookshelf

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Bookcases

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Metal

Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century

$532

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish painted pine bench circa 1860. Here we present a traditional

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Benches

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Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish hand painted pine bench

$3,071

Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century

By Exqvisita Style AB 1

Located in Delft, NL

Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase Unit by Sonja, Mid-20th Century Swedish standing wire bookcase by

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Bookcases

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Metal

Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century

$1,414 / set

Bruno Mathsson Swedish Mid-Century Drop Leaf Wood and Steel Rolling Work Table

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Queens, NY

Swedish Mid-Century rectangular drop leaf work table with a rectangular wooden top and leaves

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Metal, Steel

Bruno Mathsson Swedish Mid-Century Drop Leaf Wood and Steel Rolling Work Table

$4,500

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden, circa 1950 Handwoven.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug

$22,000

12 P. Rörstrand Blue Rose Mocha Service, Sweden, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

12 p. Rörstrand blue rose mocha service. Sweden, mid-20th century. The cup measures 6 x 6 cm

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

12 P. Rörstrand Blue Rose Mocha Service, Sweden, Mid-20th Century

$440 / set

Pair of Bamboo and Wood Nightstand Anonymous for DUX Sweden, 1960

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Paris, FR

A pair of bamboo and wood nightstand anonymous for DUX Sweden, 1960 Good condition more photo on

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Pair of Bamboo and Wood Nightstand Anonymous for DUX Sweden, 1960

$4,970 / set

Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet Sweden, circa 1937 Initialed 'SG' (Sverker Greuholm)

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet

$18,000

Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Side Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful pair of mid-18th Century Stockholm made Rococo side chairs. Dry scraped to original paint.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Pine

Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Side Chairs

$7,045 / set

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage midcentury Swedish modern coffee table, teak, in excellent condition.

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

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Teak

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table

$2,678

Pair Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Glass Tops End Side Lamp Tables Stands Mint

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Glass Tops End Side Lamp Tables Stands Mint!

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Teak

Pair Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Glass Tops End Side Lamp Tables Stands Mint

$3,200 / set

Mid-century modern pottery lamp from Tilgmans, Sweden.

By Tilgmans Keramik

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

contributors to innovative mid-century modern pottery design. The history of the company is old but by the

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Mid-century modern pottery lamp from Tilgmans, Sweden.

$603

Mari Simmulson designed Swedish mid-century ceramic vase Teodora

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Boden, SE

vintage condition with no damage. Marked on the base: MS (Mari Simmulson), Sweden and 4346. Mari

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mari Simmulson designed Swedish mid-century ceramic vase Teodora

$887

Mid-Century Modern “Stanford” Teak Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in North Hollywood, CA

in the 1960s, is an exceptional piece that perfectly embodies mid-century modern design. Often

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern “Stanford” Teak Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

$3,400

Swedish Flat Weave Rug, Mid 20th Century

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century Swedish rug, Initialed "MMF" (Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom) Sweden ca. 1940

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Swedish Flat Weave Rug, Mid 20th Century

$20,000

Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Square Revolving Bookcase Shelf MINT!

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Square Revolving Bookcase Shelf MINT!

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Square Revolving Bookcase Shelf MINT!

$2,520

Mid 19th century Swedish birch buffet sideboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish birch buffet sideboard circa 1840. We are pleased to offer this stunning

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sideboards

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Mirror, Birch

Mid 19th century Swedish birch buffet sideboard

$6,485

Pair Mid Century Modern Swedish Glass Orrefors Lamps

By Carl Fagerlund

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of mid-century modern Swedish Orrefors glass lamps, circa 1960s. These elegant creations

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Pair Mid Century Modern Swedish Glass Orrefors Lamps

$1,995 / set

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Rug Sweden ca. 1950 Handwoven

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Rug

$140,000

Swedish mid 19th century rustic painted pine side table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish mid 19th century rustic painted pine side table circa 1861. Real rustic traditional table

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Side Tables

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Pine, Paint

Swedish mid 19th century rustic painted pine side table

$2,723

Swedish Mid-Century Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

MCM Swedish table in Teak, 1960s. This clever coffee table converts to a game/dining table with an

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

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Teak

Swedish Mid-Century Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table

$2,363

Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase circa 1950. Fine quality example of this type of

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Elm

Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase

$3,269

Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson

Located in West Hollywood, CA

border. About the master weaver: The Mid-Century Swedish paradigm would not exist without the

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson

$45,000

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden, circa 1950 Initialed: RC Handwoven.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug

$22,000

Mid-Century Swedish 15-light Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century Swedish 15-light chandelier, 1960s Intact and in good condition, pine wood structure

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Swedish 15-light Chandelier, 1960s

$1,425

Mid-Century Expanding Teak Dining Table by Folke Ohlsson for Dux

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This stunning teak dining table is a true masterpiece of Swedish design. Designed by Folke Ohlsson

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Expanding Teak Dining Table by Folke Ohlsson for Dux

$4,995

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Carpet Sweden, circa 1950s Swedish Flat-weave Technique

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Carpet

$9,500

“Annika” Coffee Table in Masur Birch by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden

By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Karis, Nyland

Occasional table model "Annika" designed by Bruno Mathsson and manufactured by Dux, Sweden. Birch

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Birch

“Annika” Coffee Table in Masur Birch by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden

$1,562 Sale Price

46% Off

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Teak Dining Table, Sweden, 1960

Located in Madrid, ES

Swedish furniture production of the mid-20th century. This dining table stands as a representative

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Teak Dining Table, Sweden, 1960

$2,308

Mid-century modern pottery lamp from Tilgmans, Sweden.

By Tilgmans Keramik

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Keramik one of Scandinavia’s most valuable contributors to innovative mid-century modern pottery design

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century modern pottery lamp from Tilgmans, Sweden.

$615

Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet Sweden, circa 1950s Handwoven

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet

$26,000

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Swedish Mid Century Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Swedish mid century furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 12594 variations of the antique or vintage piece of Swedish mid century furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 20 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of Swedish mid century furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made choice in our collection of Swedish mid century furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Orrefors, Hans-Agne Jakobsson and Carl Fagerlund are consistently popular.

How Much is a Swedish Mid Century Furniture?

A piece of Swedish mid century furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $350,000.

Questions About Swedish Mid Century Furniture

What is mid century furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
What is mid century modern furniture?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
How can you tell if furniture is mid century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
What defines mid-century modern furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
What year is mid-century modern furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?
1 Answer
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.