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Abstract Composition by Zoute (Leon Salter) Mid Century
Located in Rochester, NY
painted again) A self-taught artist, he was part of the great modern wave. He exhibited with many of the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Paint
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 5 Drawer tall wide Dresser by Brouer
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very clean Mid Century Danish modern rosewood 5 tall wide drawer dresser wardrobe. All 5 drawers
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Brass Floor Lamp Parzinger Laurel Thurston
By Tommi Parzinger, Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous mid century floor lamp in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, Gerald Thurston and Laurel Lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat sofa table Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah
Andrew Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat armchair sofa with middle white laminate table by Bruce Hannah and Andrew
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,960 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Cubist Figure Painting by Louise Pershing
By Louise Pershing
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Mid-century cubist oil on masonite signed in the lower right. Presented in what is most likely its
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Paint
Mid century post modern chrome cane glass dining table by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century post modern chrome cane glass dining table by DIA. A table well suited as a dining or
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1970s American Post-Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Chrome
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Maple
Selig Large 7-Piece Sectional or Modular Parsons Sofa Set, Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of the company. Typically Selig is known today for importing Danish furniture and design, such as
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart by John Kapel for Jon Stuart
By John Kapel, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern John Kapel for Glenn of California Drop Leaf Expandable Bar Cart by John Stuart
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Walnut 14 Drawer Lowboy Dresser Credenza Beautiful
By Mount Airy Furniture Company, Janus Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Walnut 14 Drawer Dresser Credenza by Mount Airy part of the Janus collection. Beautiful
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Walnut
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Brass Deco Lamp Lorin Marsh
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco Italian Murano clear glass and polished brass single
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
1953 Francis Jennings Mid Century Modern Painting "Fat Cat and Bird" Oil/ Board
Located in Miami, FL
Francis Jennings (b. Wilmington, DE 1910 - 1993 NYC) painted this framed surreal cubist oil on
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Paint, Masonite
$2,500 Sale Price
28% Off
Mid Century Turned Wood Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
to top of socket
Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chrome table Lamp 3 cylinder 1970 by Paul Mayen
By Paul Mayen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
Lamp measures 16” diameter x 36” tall
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Maxwell Phillip Bar Cart Drop Leaf
By Maxwell Phillips
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
gallery 41.75
Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Burl and Brass Side Tables Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
. Smoked beveled glass surface.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / set
Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer tall teak dresser by Ejvind A. Johansson
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer tall dresser designed by Ejvind A. Johansson. Danish Mid-Century
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Birch, Teak
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Christian Liaigre Mirrors from the Mercer Hotel NYC
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Liaigre Ebene Mirrors, France, circa 2000s. These mirrors were recently removed from The Mercer Hotel in New York City. Recently refinished and ready to use. They measure a...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Metal
Mid Century LaBarge Bronze Beveled Mirror
By LaBarge
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning LaBarge beveled mirror with bronze trim.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $500
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Bronze
Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather lounge chair ottoman Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather lounge chair with ottoman designed by Hans Olsen. All
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$1,995 Sale Price
30% Off
Unique Mid century modern small teak 4 drawer dresser by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, George Tanier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage condition. Made in Denmark. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
Dimensions
Width 30”
Depth 20”
Height 30”
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,590 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table by Vladimir Kagan # 6703 Glass
Chrome Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare piece. Straight from the Dakota apartment building in NYC. 41.5 square glass top
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Gunni Omann 94 inch Credenza with 4 Drawers
By Arne Vodder, Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Teak gunni omann long credenza. Has 4 drawers with felt inside and 3
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
$5,720 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid Century Modern Rare Harvey Probber Curved Macassar Corner Tables - A Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Morristown, NJ
sketches of furniture to companies in Manhattan. Probber was an autodidact, having very little formal
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Light Oak Danish Modern 4
Credenza with 6 Adjustable Shelf Bookcase
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century light oak Danish modern 4' credenza with 6 adjustable shelf unit bookcase. Lower
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Oak
$2,242 Sale Price
35% Off
French Mid Century Modern, Brass, Blown Glass, Globe Pendant Lights, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Mid Century Modern, Brass, Blown Glass, Globe Pendant Lights,1950s
Elegant pair of finely
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1950s French Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Stunning Mid century modern danish walnut rounded dining table with two leaves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern walnut rounded dining table with two leaves. This table sits on (4) narrow
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid century modern teak tabour door Credenzas by Hans Wegner
By George Tanier, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
NYC.
Sold as a Pair (2) Units
Each Unit mesures
Dimensions
Width 39.5”
Depth 19.5”
Height 28.5”
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Birch, Teak
$4,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut low nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Pair of 2 drawer
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Chrome
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Abstract "the Pilgrimage" by Martin Friedman, C1948 Framed
By Martin Friedman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
chunky solid wood of the period. Was also showing at the Babcock Gallery, the oldest gallery in NYC.
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1940s American Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Canvas, Hardwood, Paint
Pair of Mid Century Modern nightstands with single drawer and lower cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in Brooklyn NYC.
Sold as a Pair (2) Nightstands
Measures 22" h x 22" w x 19" d
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Chrome
Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather lounge chair ottoman by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather lounge chair with ottoman designed by Hans Olsen. All
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
"Untitled" Collage by Artist L.J. desMarais, NYC, 1972
By Richard Meier, Kurt Schwitters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Untitled"
Collage by Artist L.J. desMarais,
NYC, 1972
"paper, envelope, stamps, etc. on board
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase with (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark. This
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
Mid century danish modern Tall wide Teak Dresser Wardrobe 8-Drawer
By Kibaek Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century tall Kibaek Mobelfabrik teak dresser 5 drawers on left and had a right sliding door
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key. Kneehole desk with (3) slim
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Nickel
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century Danish Modern Queen teak Platform bed Nightstands headboard storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid century Danish Modern Teak Platform Queen Size Bed with Nightstands flip up headboard
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century Moody, Stormy Abstract Painting in a fabulous gilt frame. Some see mountains, others
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Mid Century Faux Bamboo King Headboard
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
mid century or Hollywood Regency decor. Headboard is 2 pieces.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Metal
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 5 door Credenza C. 1980s
By Ello Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 5 door Credenza or sideboard C. 1980s. Long low
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Chrome
Beautiful pair of mid century danish modern teak single drawer nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of teak mid century single drawer nightstands made in Denmark by PBJ Mobler. Narrow
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of mid century danish modern teak nightstands with single drawer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of mid century danish modern teak nightstands with single drawer with brass handle. Simple
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Mid century danish modern low wide Teak Dresser credenza 4-Drawer
By Kibaek Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century low wide Kibaek Mobelfabrik teak tabour door credenza or dresser. This credenza has 1
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza C. 1980
By Ello Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza or sideboard C. 1980s. Long low
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Chaise Lounge Day Bed Solid Oak Howard MFG
By Howard Mfg. Co. Inc.
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Incredibly versatile indoor chaise lounge by Howard Furniture. This particular line by Howard is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid century danish modern low teak dresser by Nils Jonsson Torring mobler
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern low teak dresser by Nils Jonsson. Beautiful low 6 drawer teak dresser
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern sliding door Teak Credenza by Ib-Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern sliding door Teak Credenza by Ib-Kofod Larsen. Great sized credenza with
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern of Curved Arm lounge chair with White linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern curved arm lounge chair with white linen upholstery. Beautiful design with
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Widdicomb Long Dresser Credenza
By John Stuart, John Widdicomb
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century John Stuart for John Widdicomb brass star shape pulls 9 drawers long dresser or
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Mid century danish modern light teak long dresser credenza by Art Furn
By Art Furn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very Clean Mid century danish modern long light teak dresser by Art furn. Simple basic Danish
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Swedish Teak Credenza with top cabinet by Erik Worts
By Erik Wørts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Swedish Teak Credenza with 4 drawers and top cabinet unit by Erik Worts. Has a
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Glass, Teak
$2,925 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid century danish modern 6 drawer teak long dresser by Art Furn
By Art Furn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern 6 drawer long teak dresser by Art furn. Simple basic Danish modern design
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
$2,400 Sale Price
25% Off
Beautiful pair of mid century danish modern teak nightstands by Nils Jonsson
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of teak mid century single drawer nightstands made in Denmark. Designed by Nils
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Pair of mid century Swedish modern nightstands single drawer lower Slat shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century Swedish modern wood nightstands with single drawer with lower slatted shelf
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Wood
Mid century Danish modern teak wardrobe dresser armoire with drawers and mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Danish modern teak high wardrobe cabinet closet. Has 2 front doors with 2 drawers and
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian modern oak 3 seat black leather sofa made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern oak 3 seat sofa made in Sweden. Has 3 black seat cushions. Upholstery is black
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic used mid century modern furniture nyc available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every used mid century modern furniture nyc was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect used mid century modern furniture nyc — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A used mid century modern furniture nyc made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made used mid century modern furniture nyc over the years, but those crafted by Alexander Girard, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Avard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc?
A used mid century modern furniture nyc can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,350, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $49,500.
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 Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 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
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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