Mid-Century Modern Furniture
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1950s
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by a clean and timeless mid-century design. Each sconce features a gently curved brass arm extending from a circu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Chandelier in Brass, Green-Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass , 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
An elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, distinguished by a sculptural, well-balanced composition and a refined use of materials typical of mid-century Italian lighting design. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Enameled Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Swedish enameled glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s. Six-arm polished brass construction with a wooden centerpiece. At the end of each arm are brass ‘clips’ that hold...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo table lamp from the 1950s. Marble base with two intertwining brass arms and shades lacquered in red and off-white. Nice original condition with some patina. Two origina...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a balanced and understated design. Each sconce features a circular brass wall plate from which a slender, gently cur...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A clean and understated pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by precise proportions and restrained materials. Each sconce features a circular brass wall plate with a ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Expertly Restored - Harvey Probber Walnut Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Woven Front Cabinet for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer
Edward J Wormley
Manufacturer
Dunbar
Designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the 1950s, this exceptional cabinet reflects Wormley’s philosophy of blending modern desig...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Table lamp, pipe smoking accessories Aldo Tura inspired by Magritte, 1950s Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Wien, AT
A special table lamp representing a smoking set, designed by the famous Italian designer Aldo Tura, manufactured in the 1950s.
Aldo Tura, the leading designer of Mid-Century Modern ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and floral-printed fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 25.5"W x 7.25"D
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Beech
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super elegant and charming 1940s- pair of lounge chair in the style of Alfred Christensen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Wooden armrest accents in bro...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1950
s Wingback Lounge Chair in with Open Armrest by Soren Willadsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool low swung Danish wingback lounge chair by Soren Willadsen. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of varnished oak wood showing gre...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Mosaic Top by Berthold Muller, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Design by Berthold Muller.
Striking German design from the 1950s.
Solid teak base with original multi-colored ceramic mosaic top...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a refined and modern design that combines clean geometry with subtle decorative details. Each sconce is composed of a ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hanging lamp in glass and brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in glass, brass and metal. The lamp needs 1 x E27 / 26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Our lamps are checked, cleaned...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950
s Rare Danish Corner Sofa Raised on Beech Legs and Green Mohair Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish mid-century corner sofa. This sofa was made around 1950 well before corner sofas and sectionals really became a thing and the proportions are reflective of the homes at t...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Beech
Brutalist Wooden Umbrella Stand, Walnut, France 1955
Located in Vienna, AT
Brutalist Wooden Umbrella Stand, Walnut, France 1955
Nicely sized artisan vessel for umbrellas or other things that come to mind.
It's made from walnut wood and an insert from metal...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Set and Tray
Located in Downingtown, PA
"The Vegetable Garden": Rare Fornasetti "Ceramiche di Bollate" Appetizer Set,
Circa 1950s
A charming and rare mid-century ceramic appetizer set by Atelier Fornasetti, produced in Mi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Teak Library Table circa 1955–56 by Pierre Jeanneret - model PJ-TAT-08-B
This model was produced in several variants and dimensions for Chandigarh’s public institutions. The detacha...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Gio Ponti Domus Nova Coffee Table Italy 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bernville, PA
Iconic coffee table by one of the most important Italian architects of all times, Gio Ponti. A solid caramel walnut table crafted by Domus Nova. It has that classy Gio Ponti shape wi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Chandelier Suspension Light Mod. 1088 Glass Brass, 1959
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare 26.4" suspension lamp Mod. 1088, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Milano circa 1959
Early vintage original chandelier with 9 dual lense sets of thick studio glass, sand blasted at...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light, model 11688, produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Minor hairline crack in glass under decorative brass cap as illustrated.
Wea...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Original Black Shade Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1950
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo pendant light (marked) Italy, 1950; Applied manufacturer's label to inner shade.
Early vintage original light. Produced by the famous manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1950...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Large 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of large Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines softly curved opaline glass shades with slender brass arms for a refined mid-century presence. Each lamp features an e...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Table Lamps with Spherical Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s features a clean, modern design built around a compact, geometric composition. Each lamp is structured as a solid brass cylinder risin...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of mid-century wall lights, Italy, 1950s. Each sconce features a bent brass arm that projects from a round brass wall plate and ends with a spherical opaline glass globe. Brass ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - American of Martinsville 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
Expertly Refinished: With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Black and Red Lacquer with Opaline
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, distinguished by a confident yet well-balanced use of materials and color. Each sconce features a circular brass wall plate wit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cristal Art Sage Green Large Oval Double Beveled Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century Italian oval mirror with a double beveled sage green crystal mirror frame. This incredibly elegant and unique mirror was designed by Cristal Art in Italy duri...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Mirror
Plexiglass
Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass & Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and rare cinema or theater sconces. They are large wall lamps
Manufactured in Italy
Lamps are in perfect ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
Italian 1950s Brass Chandelier with Three Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, featuring a sculptural brass structure with a beautiful, even patina and three hand-blown opaline glass shades. The arms radiate from a cen...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Brass Pendant Lamp with Opaline Glass Spheres
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chandelier from the 1950s, composed of a brass structure with three opaline glass shades.
Each shade is positioned on a curved brass arm, arranged around a central joint that...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Italian 1950s Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of large Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines a minimalist silhouette with refined materials. Each light features a gently curved brass arm that rises from a circul...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
[1st ed] Shocking Life
Located in New York, NY
First edition (stated) of Italian/Parisian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli’s autobiography, published in 1954 by E.P. Dutton
Co. Per the dust jacket, Schiaparelli “tells her...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
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Greta M. Grossman Two-Tone Lacquered
Walnut Dresser for Glenn of CA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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Brass
Pair of Italian 1950s Brass and Opaline Glass Minimalist Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, combining a minimalist modernist design with refined brass details. Each light features an elongated opaline glass shade with a soft, tap...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elephant Bowl Vintage 50s 60s Richard Rohac Vienna RR Brass Bronze Hagenauer
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Richard Rohac Patinated Brass Cat, Austria, 1950s
This charming Mid-Century Modern figurine is an authentic Richard Rohac design from the 1950s. It is 100% original and documented o...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Moveis Teperman, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brass console table produced by Moveis Teperman, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Patina brass drawer knobs.
Refinished with minor imperfections.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.15"H ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Folke Jansson, Sofa, Fabric, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink grey fabric, teak and brass sofa or settee, model Tellus, designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Skövde, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Minor staining to fabric backrest....
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige embroidery fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Fraying lace trim in multiple areas.
Stain present as illustrated.
Heavy patina on brass...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Original Josef Frank Style “Flora” Cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
A Josef Frank–style Flora cabinet, inspired by the way he used nature to soften modern interiors.
Frank often incorporated botanical imagery drawn from historical European flora stu...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Parchment Paper
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-Century Smoked Sapphire Velvet Sculptural Supported Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist sofa, upholstered in luxurious smoked sapphire blue velvet and featuring sculptural supports, is a masterful example of the work of celebrated American de...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Svante Skogh
Located in High Point, NC
A green floral-printed fabric and wood sofa, model "Chile" designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Klings, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric in fair condition.
Minor scuffing on fe...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, defined by clean lines and balanced proportions typical of the period’s modern design. Each fixture features a conical opaline gla...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Onyx Marble Stone Jewelry Dish Keep All Vide Poche Mid Century Modern
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Italian onyx marble vide poche, crafted in the Mid Century Modern period. This beautifully polished stone dish showcases a striking natural pattern in warm shades of honey, a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Marble
Poul Cadovius hanging Royal Wall System 1950s Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale this iconic Royal System by Poul Cadovius 1950s in the rare African Bonkonko Wood
Beautiful warm light color . 4 uprights 2 Cabinets 12 shelves ....
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vittorio Dassi Nightstands in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Mid-Century wall-mounted nightstands in a gorgeous combination of rosewood, glass, and brass. These incredibly elegant and unique nightstands were designed by Vittor...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-century Green Metal and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Green Metal and Brass Pair of Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Minimal design
Very high quality.
Fully functional.
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
Wear consistent with a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Vanity Stool in Birch
White Wool, Sope-Rahi, Sope Kaluste Oy 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful light weight vanity stool manufactured named the Sope-Rahi (Sope stool) by Sope Kaluste Oy, one of the main furniture manufacturers in Finland during the mid 1900s. A per...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jacques ADNET French Mid-century Magazine Rack 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century magazine rack by Jacques ADNET, France, 1950s. Magazine rack in leather and iron with two compartments and pastille base. Height : 16.25"(41.3cm), Width : 16.25"(4...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
4 MID-CENTURY-MODERN Wall APPLIQUES by JACQUES BINY ed. LUMINALITE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 4 beautiful and highly decorative Mid-Century-Modern orientable wall sconces, in the style of an iconic model by Pierre Guariche, attributed to Jacques Biny, produced by Lum...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST COFFEE TABLE att. to GUSTAVE GAUTIER, France 1950
By Jacques Adnet, Gustave Gautier
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant architectural and square rectangular coffee table, Mod-Century-Modern, Modernist, Constructivist, black geometric structure made of square-section metal tubes, with a grap...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces made in Italy during the 1950s. Each lamp features a curved brass arm supporting an oval opaline glass diffuser, held in place by small blackened metal pins. The...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Svenskt Tenn Organic Wall mirror Josef Frank Rattan/Wicker , Bamboo 1950s
Located in Boden, SE
A large wall mirror retailed by Josef Frank,Svenskt Tenn
In finely braided wicker/ rattan/ cane
Bamboo.
Age- related wear may occur.
Josef Frank was an Austrian-born architec...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and blue velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Moderate wear to fabric. Staining on seat cushions, top edge of backrests, and back-facing pa...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Sideboard in Green Lacquered Wood with Oak Interior and Black Legs
Located in Rome, IT
Italian sideboard from the 1950s, restored and restyled with great attention to craftsmanship and modern proportions. The structure is made of solid wood, finished with a green shell...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Midcentury Modern Teak Writing Desk, Console Table, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful desk with three drawers. The floating top is supported by organically shaped uprights, a typical 1950s design. A distinctive type of desk designed with craftsmanship.
The...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Fontana Arte Attribution, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy, c. 1950s.
Light oxidation present throughout brass frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.5"H x 13.75"W x 0.85"D
All items s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Fabio Ltd, Knoll, and Edward Wormley. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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