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Mid Century Italian white Carrara square marble low coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Italian white Carrara square marble low coffee table. Has chamfered edge detail with
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Carrara Marble
$2,940 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Dutch Sleeper Sofa Daybed by Martin Visser Model BR02
By Martin Visser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Dutch Sleeper Sofa Daybed by Martin Visser Model BR02. Good Vintage condition - Could
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Steel
$2,850 Sale Price
25% Off
Brazilian Mid-Century Game Table in Wood
Green Felt, by Gelli Moveis, c. 1950s
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Felt, Hardwood
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century George Nelson Herman Miller slatted bench with Amazing Patina. This bench is
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Brazilian Mid-Century Sofa in Hardwood, Leather and Fabric by Carlo Hauner 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
like this will look great in any type of environment, from mid-century to contemporary and modern
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
$14,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Massive Mid century Rosewood Danish Extension Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Massive mid century Rosewood Danish extension dining table with (3) leaves by Henning Kjærnulf
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Rosewood
Large Scale Conference Table in the Style of Jean Prouvé, Produced in 1982, NYC
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Custom-made 14 foot long conference table that was produced in 1982 in the Prouvé style. The table has four angled, black enameled steel legs and a solid 3 inch thick wood top. All i...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Steel
Pair Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut Dressers by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of American studio craft Mid Century Modern black walnut dressers with 5 drawers all
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Harvey Probber long Rosewood 9 drawer dresser credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeous Mid Century Harvey Probber rosewood 9 drawer dresser or credenza with ebonized trim and
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Mid-Century Set of Two Swivel Chairs by Forma, c. 1970s
By Forma
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Aluminum
$2,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Original Oil on Canvas Abstract Painting by Patricia Sloane
By Patricia Hermine Sloane
Located in San Diego, CA
Large mid-century original oil on canvas abstract painting by Patricia Sloane, circa 1960s. Sloane
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Canvas
$5,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century Original Oil on Canvas Abstract Painting by Patricia Sloane
By Patricia Hermine Sloane
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century original oil on canvas abstract painting by Patricia Sloane, circa 1960s. Sloane was an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Canvas
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Walnut Bench or Coffee Table
By Lawrence Peabody, Nemschoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Walnut Bench or Coffee Table. Has lower slatted
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Walnut
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Danish Mid-Century Wall Mounted Rosewood Vanity with Tilting Mirror
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Danish mid-century wall mounted rosewood vanity with tilting mirror. Beautiful rosewood
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
$1,500 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid century Spanish leather sling wood lounge arm chair with brass accents
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Spanish leather sling wood lounge arm chair with brass accents. Low leather lounge
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid Century Arne Norell Swedish Black Leather Sling Safari Kontiki Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-century modern Teak and soft black leather. Norell Sweden label. Very little wear and creases to leather
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Mid Century Paul McCobb Irwin 2 drawer Nightstands Vitrolite Brass
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modern designed nightstands. You are buying (2) nightstands. Labeled Paul McCobb Calvin Furniture Irwin
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
$6,000 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Mid-Century Sheldon Rose AlphaSculpt Typesetter Block Sculpture Bookend
By Sheldon Rose, Tiffany
Co., Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century, Brutalist, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic Modern, Minimalist
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Metal
Mid century Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid maple narrow Wall Mirror
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid century Paul McCobb Planner Group maple wall mirror in wonderful condition. Super simple
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Mirror, Maple
$1,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Leather Executive Office Chair DS 35 De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century leather executive office chair DS 35 - De Sede. Very heavy and very comfortable leather
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Aluminum
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Mid Century low tan lounge club cube chairs walnut base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair Mid Century low tan lounge club cube chairs walnut base. Great set of low cube chairs in sand
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Beaufort Leather Cube low Loveseat Georges van Rijck Belgium
By Beaufort, Georges van Rijck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
Dimensions: 38" x 35" x 25" high - Seat Height 16
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, slender, strong, steel-based minimalist piece of classic mid-century furniture. It was scaled to fit into
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid century rounded rectangular blonde Solid maple wall or floor mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century large blonde Solid maple wall mirror. Mirror can hang vertical or horizontal. Rounded
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin 2 drawer Nightstand with Brass frame
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) nightstand only. Labeled Paul McCobb Calvin Furniture Co. Metal Tag.
Local pick up in Brooklyn NYC or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Flush Mount Model 1990, Mid Century
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Arte 11. Manufacturer’s catalog. Pg. 121-122.
We offer white glove service for LA and NYC, for other
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Rare Mid Century Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Dining table by James Martin
By George Nakashima Studio, James Martin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid Century Studio Craft Sculptural live edge Walnut Dining small Table or Desk by James
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Walnut
Mid century Knoll Vincent Cafiero Tan Leather executive office desk chair
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage Tan/Sand Leather Cafiero Executive Desk Chair Model 187-DSBS designed by
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Chrome
Rare Mid Century Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Arm Chair by James Martin
By James Martin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid Century Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Arm Chair by James Martin. Handmade in the USA
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Walnut
$3,600 Sale Price
40% Off
Beautiful mid century malachite green oval abstract resin top coffee table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
style of Karl springer. Mid-Century American Modern coffee table with an oval shape resting on four
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Resin, Wood
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer with chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
black lacquer spindle back chair. Designed by Paul McCobb - Built by Winchendon Furniture Co
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Oversized Abstract Painting oil on canvas blue black sinuous lines
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Oversized Abstract Painting oil on canvas depicting vertical blue and black sinuous
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Stunning mid century chrome dining table with burl top 2 leaves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century chrome dining table with burl top 2 leaves. Amazing burl top with square
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$4,225 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid Century Vintage De Sede DS 66 square brown leather ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid century Vintage De Sede DS 66 square ottoman Brown leather Switzerland circa 1970
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Made circa 1960. Located In Brooklyn NYC
15" H x 62.75" L x 20.75" D.
.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
$1,680 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid Century American Studio Craft Solid Black Walnut 4
Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century American Studio craft solid black walnut 4' bench or coffee table circa 1950. Beautiful
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Walnut
$1,725 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid Century Bed Frame of Lacquered Patinated Brass, Italy, 1970s Bloomingdales
By Angelo Brotto, Luciano Frigerio
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning Mid Century Bed Frame of Lacquered Brass, Italy, 1970s for Bloomingdales.
This glamorous
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Large Mid Century Abstract Painting by Jules Granowitter c 1950/1960
s
Located in New York, NY
Intriguing abstract painting by noted NYC artist Jules Ganowitter. The painting features bold
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Superb Studio Craft Teak Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed or Twin Bed Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. No Marks Labels or signatures. Very Sturdy. High Quality. Great Design. Located In Brooklyn NYC
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
$5,525 Sale Price
35% Off
Brazilian Mid-Century Set of Two Chairs in Hardwood and Leather by Forma, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Leather, Cane, Hardwood
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Mid-Century Original Oil on Canvas Abstract Painting by Patricia Sloane
By Patricia Hermine Sloane
Located in San Diego, CA
Large mid-century original oil on canvas abstract painting by Patricia Sloane, circa 1960s. Sloane
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Canvas
$7,000 Sale Price
43% Off
Brazilian Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs in Cane
Iron by Carlo Hauner, c. 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Iron
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Brazilian Mid-Century Foldable Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Metal
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Malcolm Leland Chalice Planter Bisque Finish
By Malcolm Leland, Architectural Pottery
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
indoors. The Chalice form is wonderful organic modern design is spectacular in form and design. A true
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid century 2 drawer walnut nightstand by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founders, mid-century modern two drawer side table / nightstand with black knobs. Made in USA Circa 1960
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Beaufort Leather low Cube Chair Georges van Rijck Belgium
By Beaufort, Georges van Rijck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rijck for Beaufort - Made in Belgium. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
Dimensions: 38" x 35" x 25" high
Seat
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Mid century modernist solid oak studio craft dining table by Charles Webb
By Charles Webb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modernist solid oak studio craft dining table handmade by Charles Webb. Beautiful solid
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Oak
$2,400 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair Mid century De Sede Ds 101 lounge chairs Leather Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century De Sede DS 101 low lounge chairs in dark brown leather with thick leather
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Impressive Mid-Century Still Life Painting by Franz Pricking dated 1955
By Franz Priking
Located in Chicago, IL
the reverse side from World House Galleries on Madison Ave in NYC. The label states the artist is
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Original 1996 Mies Van Der Rohe Furniture Blueprint Exhibition Poster
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
copyrighted by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), NYC and published in the USA
It was created for MoMA's 1996
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Paper
Bernhard Pedersen
Son Mid Century Long Danish teak Credenza Tambour doors
By Bernhard Pedersen
Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Bernhard Pedersen & Son mid century long low Danish teak credenza sideboard with 2 tambour
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Birch, Teak
Brooke Cadwallader Carnival Mid-Century Era Silk Scarf, 1947-1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
printed textile designer of the mid-20th century. His whimsical prints drew on the interests of a country
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Silk
Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern long black walnut 8-drawer dresser credenza with
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Gloss taupe Lacquer angled Nightstands 4 Drawer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid Century High Gloss taupe Lacquer angled Nightstands with 4 Drawers. Beautiful condition
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Lacquer
$2,250 Sale Price / set
25% Off
1960s Alexander Girard Ashtray La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant NYC New York City MCM
By Alexander Girard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare and vintage New York City relic. No chips, No handling damage. However this example does have some manufacturing defects that are all Photo'd.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Original Oil on Canvas Entitled "Cat Face" by Patricia Sloane
By Patricia Hermine Sloane
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a fantastic original Mid-Century oil on canvas by listed New York artist Dr. Patricia
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Canvas
$14,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century molded plywood Red dresser by Paul Goodman for plymold
By Paul Goldman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in Brooklyn NYC.
Measures 46” x 19” x 33” high
About the furniture design.
Streamlined Mid century
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
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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 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 modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 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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