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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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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Item Ships From: California
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Set of 6 Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs with Fall Velvet Fabric Seats and Back
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highly desirable and stylish Set of Six vintage dining chairs from the iconic Austrian manufacturer, Thonet, sourced directly from Europe. This complete set features four armless s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood, Velvet

Set of 6 Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs with Fall Velvet Fabric Seats and Back
Set of 6 Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs with Fall Velvet Fabric Seats and Back

Set of 6 Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs with Fall Velvet Fabric Seats and Back

$2,450 / set
Vintage Curtis Jere "Cloud" Brass Mirror for Artisan House, Signed
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Curtis Jere "Cloud" Brass Mirror for Artisan House, Signed
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Curtis Jere "Cloud" Brass Mirror for Artisan House, Signed
Vintage Curtis Jere "Cloud" Brass Mirror for Artisan House, Signed

Vintage Curtis Jere "Cloud" Brass Mirror for Artisan House, Signed

$4,250
Black Hand Made Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Sculpture, Earthy Modern Ceramic Sculpture
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Black Hand Made Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Sculpture, Earthy Modern Ceramic Sculpture
Black Hand Made Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Sculpture, Earthy Modern Ceramic Sculpture

Black Hand Made Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Sculpture, Earthy Modern Ceramic Sculpture

$950
Sur Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sur table features a series of geometric shapes stacked on top of each other with solid wood details. Available in American walnut or white oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection i...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Sur Table by Lawson-Fenning
Sur Table by Lawson-Fenning

Sur Table by Lawson-Fenning

$2,475 / item
Psychedelic Orange Mid-Century Inspired Glass Coffee Table, Style of Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This highly spirited, Mid-Century Modern coffee table presents a joyful, unconventional take on a classic architectural design, reminiscent of the iconic "Alanda" table by Italian de...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wire

Psychedelic Orange Mid-Century Inspired Glass Coffee Table, Style of Paolo Piva
Psychedelic Orange Mid-Century Inspired Glass Coffee Table, Style of Paolo Piva

Psychedelic Orange Mid-Century Inspired Glass Coffee Table, Style of Paolo Piva

$1,650
Hugo de Ruiter Leolux Mid-Century Buffalo Leather Three Seater Sofa, 1970s
By Leolux, Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
his rare and exceptionally comfortable "Model 760" three-seater sofa, designed by Hugo de Ruiter for the internationally respected Dutch maker Leolux, is a standout piece of Mid-Cent...
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Hugo de Ruiter Leolux Mid-Century Buffalo Leather Three Seater Sofa, 1970s
Hugo de Ruiter Leolux Mid-Century Buffalo Leather Three Seater Sofa, 1970s

Hugo de Ruiter Leolux Mid-Century Buffalo Leather Three Seater Sofa, 1970s

$3,850
Expertly Restored - Richard Thompson Lacquered Walnut Dresser for Glenn of CA
By Richard Thompson, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Expertly Restored - Richard Thompson Lacquered Walnut Dresser for Glenn of CA
Expertly Restored - Richard Thompson Lacquered Walnut Dresser for Glenn of CA

Expertly Restored - Richard Thompson Lacquered Walnut Dresser for Glenn of CA

$5,895
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “American Leisure” Walnut Coffee Table
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “American Leisure” Walnut Coffee Table
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “American Leisure” Walnut Coffee Table

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “American Leisure” Walnut Coffee Table

$1,895
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rosewood Dresser by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rosewood Dresser by Stanley
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rosewood Dresser by Stanley

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rosewood Dresser by Stanley

$3,595
Mid-Century Modern Replogle Floor Globe w/ Brass Stand
By Replogle Globes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Patinated Brass, Original Globe This Mid-Century Modern Replogle floor globe from the 1970s pairs a clean, minimalist brass stand w...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Replogle Floor Globe w/ Brass Stand
Mid-Century Modern Replogle Floor Globe w/ Brass Stand

Mid-Century Modern Replogle Floor Globe w/ Brass Stand

$550
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Down Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Teak, Original Brass Skeleton Key Style: Danish Modern This Danish Modern teak drop-down bookcase, crafted in the 1960s, is a beau...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Down Bookcase
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Down Bookcase

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Down Bookcase

$1,250
1950s Philips Radio / Tv / Record Player in Teak
By Philips
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Philips Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 40″ wide x 14″ deep x 33.5″ tall
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

1950s Philips Radio / Tv / Record Player in Teak
1950s Philips Radio / Tv / Record Player in Teak

1950s Philips Radio / Tv / Record Player in Teak

$3,750
Mid Century Weed Pot Vase
By Doyle Lane
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a stunning mid century weed pot in the style of Doyle Lane. The vase is glazed and has a tiny opening. Unsigned.
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Weed Pot Vase
Mid Century Weed Pot Vase

Mid Century Weed Pot Vase

$450
Sergio Rodrigues Mole / Sheriff Chair and Ottoman, Jacaranda, Leather, 1960 s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Culver City, CA
This chair and ottoman set is pure Brazilian modern magic — the kind of duo that doesn’t just complete a room, it defines it. With its sculptural Jacaranda frame, deep tufted cushion...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Sergio Rodrigues Mole / Sheriff Chair and Ottoman, Jacaranda, Leather, 1960 s
Sergio Rodrigues Mole / Sheriff Chair and Ottoman, Jacaranda, Leather, 1960 s

Sergio Rodrigues Mole / Sheriff Chair and Ottoman, Jacaranda, Leather, 1960 s

$25,000
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Round Burl Walnut Coffee Table by Baker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Burl

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Round Burl Walnut Coffee Table by Baker
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Round Burl Walnut Coffee Table by Baker

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Round Burl Walnut Coffee Table by Baker

$1,595
Piero Fornasetti Grandi Maestri Gold Gilt Portrait Italian Porcelain Plate Verdi
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage mid 20th century Piero Fornasetti decorative porcelain art plate from the "Grandi Maestri" or "Great Masters" series featuring a portrait of opera composer Giusepp...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Grandi Maestri Gold Gilt Portrait Italian Porcelain Plate Verdi
Piero Fornasetti Grandi Maestri Gold Gilt Portrait Italian Porcelain Plate Verdi

Piero Fornasetti Grandi Maestri Gold Gilt Portrait Italian Porcelain Plate Verdi

$475
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Slatted Magazine Basket Scandinavian Style
Located in San Carlos, CA
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Slatted Carry Basket, c. 1960s Dimensions: 17.75ʺ L × 12ʺ W × 16.25ʺ H Beautifully crafted mid-century modern wooden basket featuring clean lines, warm wo...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Slatted Magazine Basket Scandinavian Style
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Slatted Magazine Basket Scandinavian Style

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Slatted Magazine Basket Scandinavian Style

$270
Expertly Restored-Edward J. Wormley "Flip Top" Dining / Console Table for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Edward J Wormley Manufacturer Dunbar Dimensions 29in H x 72in W x 17in - 34in D ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furnit...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored-Edward J. Wormley "Flip Top" Dining / Console Table for Dunbar
Expertly Restored-Edward J. Wormley "Flip Top" Dining / Console Table for Dunbar

Expertly Restored-Edward J. Wormley "Flip Top" Dining / Console Table for Dunbar

$3,500
Set of 4 High Back Thonet Chairs with Cane Seats
By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four model 17 'Cardinal' bentwood dining chairs by Gebrüder Thonet showcase the revolutionary steam-bent construction that made the Austrian company legendary. Manufactured in...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of 4 High Back Thonet Chairs with Cane Seats
Set of 4 High Back Thonet Chairs with Cane Seats

Set of 4 High Back Thonet Chairs with Cane Seats

$2,450 / set
Sergio Rodrigues Mole Sheriff Sofa, Jacaranda Rosewood, Leather, 1960 s
By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is absolutely stunning! It’s one of those rare pieces that looks just as beautiful—if not more beautiful—from the back as it does from the front. It floats effortlessly in ...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Sergio Rodrigues Mole Sheriff Sofa, Jacaranda Rosewood, Leather, 1960 s
Sergio Rodrigues Mole Sheriff Sofa, Jacaranda Rosewood, Leather, 1960 s

Sergio Rodrigues Mole Sheriff Sofa, Jacaranda Rosewood, Leather, 1960 s

$35,000
Gio Ponti Style Horizontal Tambour Storage Cabinet with Key
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century storage cabinet with tambour door and key. Classic rustic style with tons of character and functionality making for a perfect addition to any space that values efficiency...
Category

1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Gio Ponti Style Horizontal Tambour Storage Cabinet with Key
Gio Ponti Style Horizontal Tambour Storage Cabinet with Key

Gio Ponti Style Horizontal Tambour Storage Cabinet with Key

$895
Newly Refinished -American of Martinsville “Accord” Side Table by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Newly Refinished -American of Martinsville “Accord” Side Table by Merton Gershun
Newly Refinished -American of Martinsville “Accord” Side Table by Merton Gershun

Newly Refinished -American of Martinsville “Accord” Side Table by Merton Gershun

$850
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Glass and Copper Outdoor Wall Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Glass and Copper Outdoor Wall Lamp Executed in thick amber bubble glass lenses on a cylindrical copper body and metal stem. Designed for outdoor use, but m...
Category

1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

1960s Helena Tynell Amber Glass and Copper Outdoor Wall Lamp
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Glass and Copper Outdoor Wall Lamp

1960s Helena Tynell Amber Glass and Copper Outdoor Wall Lamp

$2,600
Pair of Wooden Italian Pedestal Side Tables with Tulip Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of petite pedestal side tables with sleek design and minimalist style. Rectangular tops with soft edges that effortlessly flows into its tulip base. Lightly refinished with beau...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wooden Italian Pedestal Side Tables with Tulip Bases
Pair of Wooden Italian Pedestal Side Tables with Tulip Bases

Pair of Wooden Italian Pedestal Side Tables with Tulip Bases

$1,650 / set
Mushroom Ottoman in "Oxido-Honey" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Oxido-Honey" specialty fabric. Oxido-Honey is a woven fabric with multiple textures in taupe, dark brown, ivory, and muted yellow....
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in "Oxido-Honey" Specialty Fabric
Mushroom Ottoman in "Oxido-Honey" Specialty Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in "Oxido-Honey" Specialty Fabric

$450
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Unagusta
By Unagusta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Unagusta
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Unagusta

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Unagusta

$3,195
Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller
Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller

Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller

$3,500
Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Modern Ikebana Tripod Planter, Japan, c.1955.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955
Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955

$550
Friso Kramer 1960 Reform Tables for Ahrend de Cirkel, Steel Linoleum
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Reform tables designed by the illustrious post-war designer Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel in the Netherlands.
 Made of high quality bone white f...
Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Steel

Friso Kramer 1960 Reform Tables for Ahrend de Cirkel, Steel Linoleum
Friso Kramer 1960 Reform Tables for Ahrend de Cirkel, Steel Linoleum

Friso Kramer 1960 Reform Tables for Ahrend de Cirkel, Steel Linoleum

$750 / item
1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful Mid-Century Italian "Ship" desk, dating to the 1950s, is a stunning display of masterful European marquetry inlay. The piece speaks to the long-held trad...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves
1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves

1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves

$3,250
Expertly Restored - Mosaic Brutalist Modern Walnut Dresser by Tobago
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Tobago Manufacturer: Tobago ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we tak...
Category

1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Expertly Restored - Mosaic Brutalist Modern Walnut Dresser by Tobago
Expertly Restored - Mosaic Brutalist Modern Walnut Dresser by Tobago

Expertly Restored - Mosaic Brutalist Modern Walnut Dresser by Tobago

$4,895
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Walnut Side Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Walnut Side Table by Lane
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Walnut Side Table by Lane

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Walnut Side Table by Lane

$795
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet by Carlo Jensen
By Carlo Jensen, Hundevad Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet by Carlo Jensen
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet by Carlo Jensen

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet by Carlo Jensen

$2,895
Annemarie Davidson Blaine Rath Walnut Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
By Florence Knoll, Annemarie Davidson
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Annemarie Davidson Blaine Rath Walnut Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
Annemarie Davidson Blaine Rath Walnut Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970

Annemarie Davidson Blaine Rath Walnut Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970

$650
Mushroom Ottoman in "Parlay" Specialty Fabric
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Parlay" specialty fabric. Parlay is a woven black and white fabric with the white part having a velvet texture. Perfect for using ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in "Parlay" Specialty Fabric
Mushroom Ottoman in "Parlay" Specialty Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in "Parlay" Specialty Fabric

$395 / item
Afra Tobia Scarpa Coronado Butterscotch Leather Lounge Chair, 1966
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 'Coronado' lounge chair in butterscotch leather; a hallmark of Italian design. It was designed in 1966 by design luminaries Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the world-renowned B&B Ital...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Afra Tobia Scarpa Coronado Butterscotch Leather Lounge Chair, 1966
Afra Tobia Scarpa Coronado Butterscotch Leather Lounge Chair, 1966

Afra Tobia Scarpa Coronado Butterscotch Leather Lounge Chair, 1966

$1,250
1970s Brass 8-Bulb Flush Mount Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Glendale, CA
1970s Brass 8-Bulb Flush Mount Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari. A rare 1970s Italian design executed in attractively patinated brass, which accommodates 8 bulbs of choice. A highly f...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Brass 8-Bulb Flush Mount Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari
1970s Brass 8-Bulb Flush Mount Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari

1970s Brass 8-Bulb Flush Mount Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari

$2,300
1956 Quad ESL Electrostatic Speakers and Components
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic British-made electrostatic speakers known for their exceptional clarity and natural sound reproduction. Nicknamed "Walker's Wonder", the Quad ESL was a groundbreaking achievem...
Category

1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

1956 Quad ESL Electrostatic Speakers and Components
1956 Quad ESL Electrostatic Speakers and Components

1956 Quad ESL Electrostatic Speakers and Components

$4,250
Wall Lights by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Giampiero Aloi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall Lights by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo (Italy, 1950s) 8 e14 socket-types, adapted for the US. Rewired for the US. We recommend 25w max small globe bulbs or LED equivalent. Sold ...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Wall Lights by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo
Wall Lights by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo

Wall Lights by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo

$12,000 / item
Brutalist Ceramic Pendant with Thick Amber Glass Details by Jette Helleroe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive heavy ceramic UFO pendant with amber glass and cut-outs by Jette Hellerøe for Axella, Denmark, 1970s. Beautifully glazed tones of brown compliment the pops of amber truly ...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Brutalist Ceramic Pendant with Thick Amber Glass Details by Jette Helleroe
Brutalist Ceramic Pendant with Thick Amber Glass Details by Jette Helleroe

Brutalist Ceramic Pendant with Thick Amber Glass Details by Jette Helleroe

$1,250
Los Castillo Silver Hummingbird Creamer, Sugar Ladle, Taxco 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Los Castillo silver hummingbird creamer, lidded sugar bowl, and matching ladle, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. Each vessel is accented with finely detailed humm...
Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Los Castillo Silver Hummingbird Creamer, Sugar Ladle, Taxco 1960s
Los Castillo Silver Hummingbird Creamer, Sugar Ladle, Taxco 1960s

Los Castillo Silver Hummingbird Creamer, Sugar Ladle, Taxco 1960s

$3,950 / set
1950’s Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2
By Carlo di Carli
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

1950’s Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2
1950’s Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2

1950’s Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2

$2,350
Willy van der Meeren Wardrobe for Tubax, Two-Tone Blue Doors, Belgium, 1952
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
striking free-standing wardrobe designed by Willy van der Meeren for Tubax in 1952. An emblematic piece of Belgian Mid-Century design, this cabinet showcases van der Meeren's functi...
Category

1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Willy van der Meeren Wardrobe for Tubax, Two-Tone Blue Doors, Belgium, 1952
Willy van der Meeren Wardrobe for Tubax, Two-Tone Blue Doors, Belgium, 1952

Willy van der Meeren Wardrobe for Tubax, Two-Tone Blue Doors, Belgium, 1952

$6,250
Rare 1920s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dresser, Oak, by Paul Bromberg for Pander
By H.Pander Zonen, Paul Bromberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and expressive cabinet, designed in the early 1920s by the influential Dutch designer Paul Bromberg for the distinguished firm H. Pander and Sons, is a stunning example of ...
Category

1920s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

Rare 1920s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dresser, Oak, by Paul Bromberg for Pander
Rare 1920s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dresser, Oak, by Paul Bromberg for Pander

Rare 1920s Art Deco Amsterdam School Dresser, Oak, by Paul Bromberg for Pander

$4,250
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” 10-Drawer Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desi...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” 10-Drawer Dresser
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” 10-Drawer Dresser

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Declaration” 10-Drawer Dresser

$3,195
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser

$4,895
Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an Amber resin bird sculpture, specifically doves, by Dorothy Thorpe made circa the 1970s. The sculpture is perfectly translucent which makes the birds glow in the light!
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s

$200 / set
A burl wood and chrome cabinet / chest of drawers by Milo Baughman, circa 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in View Park, CA
A burlwood and chrome chest of drawers / cabinet / sideboard by Milo Baughman, circa 1970. With ebonized wood interior and featuring three drawers. Gloriously psychedelic burl grain ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

A burl wood and chrome cabinet / chest of drawers by Milo Baughman, circa 1970
A burl wood and chrome cabinet / chest of drawers by Milo Baughman, circa 1970

A burl wood and chrome cabinet / chest of drawers by Milo Baughman, circa 1970

$2,200
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Night Stands
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Night Stands

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Night Stands

$3,895 / set
Arne Jacobsen Series-7 Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional set of 1960s Jacaranda rosewood 'Series-7' stacking chairs by Arne Jacobsen represents a rare and compelling chapter of Brazilian modernist history, blending Scandin...
Category

1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Series-7 Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed
Arne Jacobsen Series-7 Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed

Arne Jacobsen Series-7 Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed

$6,000 / set
Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meet the chair that bends but never breaks the rules of design. Willy Guhl’s iconic Loop Chair is a single, continuous ribbon of sculptural cement. Its signature shape creates a play...
Category

2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland

Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland

$3,000 / item
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Harmony House
By Harmony House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Harmony House
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Harmony House

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Harmony House

$2,095
1960s Swedish White Lacqured Vanity Set by Torsten Totti Laakso for Asko
By Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century white lacquered " AKKA " vanity set by Finnish designer Torsten Totti Laakso for the Swedish Asko company, 1960s.The company was known for their high quality pieces and t...
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

1960s Swedish White Lacqured Vanity Set by Torsten Totti Laakso for Asko
1960s Swedish White Lacqured Vanity Set by Torsten Totti Laakso for Asko

1960s Swedish White Lacqured Vanity Set by Torsten Totti Laakso for Asko

$1,150 / set
Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Jens Risom Model 652-W lounge chair for KnollStudio, originally designed in 1941 and still celebrated as one of the icons of mid-century modern design. This timeless piece fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern
Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern

Iconic Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll, Model 652-W, Mid-Century Modern

$2,350
Studio Ceramic Pottery Round Birdhouse Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a modern, round birdhouse or feeder, specifically identified as a "Pop Bird House". It has a distinct, minimalist design with a bright orange body and a white...
Category

1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Studio Ceramic Pottery Round Birdhouse Mid-Century Modern
Studio Ceramic Pottery Round Birdhouse Mid-Century Modern

Studio Ceramic Pottery Round Birdhouse Mid-Century Modern

$295
De Sede DS-2011 Chocolate Leather Sofas, Swiss 1983
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking vintage De Sede 'DS-2011' sofa, designed in Switzerland in 1983. This iconic piece features a captivating low-slung, curvilinear profile, upholstered in thick, high-qualit...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2011 Chocolate Leather Sofas, Swiss 1983
De Sede DS-2011 Chocolate Leather Sofas, Swiss 1983

De Sede DS-2011 Chocolate Leather Sofas, Swiss 1983

$2,450 / item
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Shows Wear Throughout, Turns On Materials: Patinated Chrome & Lucite A striking example of Italian modernist design, this Mid-Century Modern ...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari

$795
Vintage IBM "Think" Sign
By IBM, Paul Rand
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible vintage IBM "Think" sign in the manner of Paul Rand’s corporate graphic design system for IBM, circa 1960s. A wonderful and bright nostalgic piece of corporate ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Vintage IBM "Think" Sign
Vintage IBM "Think" Sign

Vintage IBM "Think" Sign

$450
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage large serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1970s. This sculptural piece epitomizes Kagan’s mastery of organic, flowing forms, featuring a bold ki...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970

$22,200
Pair of Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Swiveling Stools for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Swiveling Stools for Knoll
Pair of Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Swiveling Stools for Knoll

Pair of Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Swiveling Stools for Knoll

$2,495 / set

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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