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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Item Ships From: Illinois
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Arm Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 25....
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Jacques Blin French Ceramic Turquoise Blue Sgraffito Pitcher with Tall Handle
By Jacques Blin
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Blin turquoise blue glazed with iconic sgraffito drawings tall pitcher with tall handle. Almost resembles a bird. Iconic sgraffito etching at the neck and the bottom with lin...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Richard L. Sandfort Aluminum Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Richard L. Sandfort Aluminum Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, 1950
Freshly Upholstered in Holly Hunt “Birds of Paradise,” Beta Blue
A sculptural and rare outdoor seating set by Ri...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Wonderful Monumental Dhurrie Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful monumental mid-20th century Indian Dhurrie rug with an all-over geometric pattern woven in gold, green, and blue surrounded by a border with large-scale stylized flowers ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Italian Textured Cast Aluminium Wave Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
The Wave mirror is a cast aluminum framed mirror by Lorenzo Burchiellaro. The three dimensional frame has an all over textured surface with an inset mirror that is 12.5"w x 47.25"h....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Leather and Stainless Steel Dining Chairs, Italy 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Leather and stainless steel dining chairs, Italy 1970s. Original leather, original condition. No label.
Measure 29” tall 18.25” wide 23.5” deep, seat height 18” 15” deep.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Slate Top Nightstands - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Slate Top Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 22.5 wide x 15 deep x 23.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be ha...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Slate
Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany Saber Leg Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached and toned mahogany sabre leg dining table by Harvey Probber. Parquetry bordered and exceptional wood grained top with solid carved mahogany s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Century Mid Century Burlwood Brass and Glass Dining Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Century mid-century burlwood brass and glass dining table.
This table measures: 60 wide x 40 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches, e...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Mushroom Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Mushroom Chrome Floor Lamp
This lamp measures: 17.75 wide x 17.75 deep x 56 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Danish Modern Falcon Leather Lounge Chair
Ottoman by Vatne Mobler
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Danish Modern Falcon Black Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler - 2 Piece Set
This Norwegian lounge and ottoman set by Vatne Mobler is upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 26.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mastercraft Brass Mid Century Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft brass mid century coffee table
Table measures: 38 wide x 38 deep x 16 high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Clyde Burt Ceramic Bowl
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt ceramic bowl, beautiful technical glazes.
Signed [CB] underside.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$3,780
Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple Lowboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 60 wide x 19.25 deep x 30 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Trio of Mastercraft Burled and Walnut Colonnade Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of three colonnade front cabinets by Mastercraft. Early pieces with the embroidered label. Burled walnut colonnade detailed doors open to reveal a large open cabinet space. Brass...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Medium
Circulaire
Mirror in Cream Leather for GUBI
By Gubi, Jacques Adnet
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacques Adnet Medium 'Circulaire' Mirror in Cream Leather for GUBI
Designed in 1950 and executed in leather, brass, and glass, the Circulaire mirror was the result of a partnership...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Chairs, Set of Three VKG, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Chairs, Set of Three VKG, 1950
This rare stunning set of three chairs by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green features handwoven rattan and wrought...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Solid Carrera Marble, Florence Knoll for Knoll Furniture, Table Lamps
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Florence Knoll marble table lamps, American, 1960s. With diamond pattern milk glass diffusers and modern chocolate brown drum shade...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Tomlinson Sophisticates Slipper Chair by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and rare Tomlinson slipper chair from the Sophisticates line circa 1950's. The model 650 chair was designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder.
This chair have a walnut ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
American Modernist Maple
Leather Armchair, c. 1940
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Modernist maple armchair. The chair seat and back have been re-upholstered in natural buff colored Italian oil tanned leather. The upholstered back panel has a slight concav...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Maple
Florence Knoll Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll International Planed Office Group double pedestal desk with modesty panel model 1503.
Features five drawers one for files.
Modesty pane...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$5,198
1960s Green Drip Glaze Ewer By Scheurich Keramik Stock No. 279-38
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic green dip glaze ewer from the best manufacturer of ceramics in the 20th century, Scheurich Keramik. Large swooping handle and wide mouth opening are prominent. The green drip ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Biology Scientific Educational Chart, Denoyer-Geppert One-Celled Animals
Located in Chicago, IL
Original vintage poster from Denoyer-Geppert's General Biology Series, poster GB 1 of One-Celled Animals. These educational charts were used in schools for science classes and built ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paper
Architectural Tessellated Capiz Shell Cocktail Table - William Billy Haines
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Tessellated Capiz Shell Cocktail Coffee Table in the manner of William Billy Haines
Architectural Solid Brass Structure supporting a Brass framed Tessellated CApiz Sheel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Niels Moller Mid Century Teak Model 75 and 77 Dining Chairs – Set of 8
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Moller Mid Century Teak Model 75 and 77 Dining Chairs – Set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 18.5 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches
Each captains ch...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Rattan, Rope
Louis Weisdorf Multi-Lite Floor Lamp Chrome for GUBI
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Louis Weisdorf’s contemporary and classic design philosophy is echoed in the Multi-Lite Floor Lamp. With its timeless elegance, distinctive style and unique multi-functionality, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,899 / item
Clyde Burt Ceramic Vase
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt ceramic vase in glazed stoneware with abstract multicolored glaze.
Signed to underside: [CB].
American, circa 1965.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$3,990
Pair of Vintage Atomic Age Throw Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-crafted pillows were designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen
$1,560 / set
Vintage Uncommon Architectural Harvey Probber Petite Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Uncommon Architectural Harvey Probber Petite Bench.
Additional images available upon request.
Leather is the original upholstery. Most likely will require either reupholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
D. Peterson Ceramic Pitcher and Cups Set Dated 1956
By D. Peterson
Located in Chicago, IL
This handmade ceramic pitcher and cups set has classically simple forms. The glaze treatment is wonderfully irregular, embracing the spontaneity of the process. The darker glaze on t...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Iron Base Coffee Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Iron Base Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 15 inches high
Fair Vintage Condition - Top Surface has Heavy Wear ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Borge Jensen Sonner for Bernstorffsminde Mobelfabrik Teak Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Borge Jensen and Sonner for Bernstorffsminde Mobelfabrik teak lounge chairs - a pair
Each chair measures: 26.25 wide x 21.25 deep x 27....
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Lounge Chairs, 1957
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair Janus Series Lounge Chairs, 1957. Original upholstery. Front legs have a beautiful carved pattern.
Measure 30.5" wide 25" deep 26" tall, seat heig...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Manuel Felguerez Mid Century Metal Toy Soldier
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Manuel Felguerez Mid Century Metal Toy Soldier
This figurine measures: 5.75 wide x 5 deep x 16 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Van Keppel Green VKG Iron Candelabras Candleholders with Varying Heights
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of iron candelabras or candleholders by Van Keppel Green (VKG) are two different variations from the same line of decorative accesso...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Walnut End Table Attributed to Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique switchblade style end table was attributed to Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons. It was purchased by the previous owner at Wright Auctions in Chicago. They had the ta...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 25 wide x 18 deep x 24.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Calacatta Viola Marble Coffee Table by Edith Norton, Signed Plate 1970
By Edith Norton
Located in Chicago, IL
Calacatta viola Marble Coffee Table by Edith Norton, Signed Plate 1970's. Table and marble are absolutely beautiful. Table is blac...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Florence Knoll Aluminum Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Interesting lounge chair in the style of Florence Knoll. Aluminum Construction with Allen bolt connection. Looks to be original Gerard black and white checkerboard fabric.
An uncommon chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Barba Corsini
Pedrera
Coffee Table in Brass for Gubi
By Gubi, Barba Corsini
Located in Glendale, CA
Barba Corsini 'Pedrera' Coffee Table in Brass for Gubi
The 'Pedrera' coffee table was designed in 1955 by Barba Corsini for the loft space at La Pedrera, the famous landmark in Barcelona. Executed in glass with a brass-plated metal base, the table fits well into any contemporary home.
In 1955 Barba Corsini renovated the loft space within Antoni Gaudi's famous building “La Pedrera” in Barcelona, transforming it from a simple laundry room and storage area into 13 modern duplex apartments. To reinforce the modernist style of the rooms, Corsini decorated the apartment with furniture that he designed himself, including Pedrera lamps and tables. The slender base of the Pedrera Coffee Table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,899 / item
Clyde Burt Ceramic Bowl
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt ceramic decorative bowl in glazed stoneware with incised, abstract details on the outer exterior. Signed to underside: [CB]. American, circa 1965.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$6,300
Jim Rose Two-Door Strips Quilt Cupboard, Brightly Colored Steel Art Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a totally functional two door cupboard. It is created from hot-rolled steel and found steel. The legs are made from salvaged pipe. The panels on the door fronts and sides are made from salvaged pieces of steel with the original paint and texture making this modern industrial aesthetic a model of sustainable design. The pattern is inspired by the Quilts of Gee's Bend Alabama. Prominent colors in this piece are red, green blue and grey. There are two fixed shelves inside the cabinet.
Jim Rose
Two-door strips quilt cupboard
Hot roll and found painted steel
36 H x 35 W x 18 D in
91.44 H x 88.90 W x 45.72 D cm
Jim Rose
b. 1966
Bio:
Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years.
Jim Rose
b. 1966, Wisconsin
Education:
1989 B.F.A., sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL
1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL
1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Awards:
2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI
2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board
2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Solo Exhibitions:
2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI
2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
National Exhibitions:
2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz
2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery
2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery
Group Exhibitions:
2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL
2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Svend A. Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik Danish Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend A. Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik Danish Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser
This chest of drawers measures: 35.5 wide x 19 deep x 28 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Edward Wormley "Bucket Seat" Leather and Mahogany Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar camel leather and mahogany armchairs. Original channeled leather seats and backs with mahogany legs and stretchers. Rare design from Wormley and Dun...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$4,125 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Vintage Italian Onion and Artichoke Finial Topiary
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming vintage Italian porcelain sculpture depicting a stacked grouping of onions and artichokes and resting on a tazza-form base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair and Ottoman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 35.5 wide x 31 deep x 41.5 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chair clearance ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Giacomo Benevelli Table Lamp Model Roto for Missaglia, Italy, Circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Table lamp model 'Roto' by Giacomo Benevelli for Missaglia, Italy, 1970s Opaque opaline glass diffuser resting in a polished nickel plate armature. Circa 1970. Manufactured by Gaetan...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
GUBI Pedrera Coffee Table Chrome Base by Cosini
Ruiz Millet
Located in New York, NY
The Pedrera Coffee Table was originally designed in 1955 by renowned architect Barba Corsini for the loft apartments at the iconic La Pedrera building in Barcelona, designed by Anton...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Daniel Gluck Mid Century Bronze Brutalist Swirl Coffee Table
By Daniel Gluck
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Daniel Gluck Mid Century Bronze Brutalist Swirl Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 47 wide x 30 deep x 16 inches high
All pieces of furnitur...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Danish Rosewood "Madsen" Dining Chairs Attributed to Aksel Bender
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 Danish Modern rosewood dining chairs attributed to Aksel Bender and made by Willy Beck in Copenhagen. These chairs have a beautiful shape. Set includes 2 armchairs and 2 si...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mazzega Wall Sonces of Italian Cast Murano Glass In Clear and White Enamel Back
By Mazzega
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian of clear and white cast Murano glass with the bullicante technique creating an abstract pattern in the glass and shadow and star patt...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Paul McCobb Display or Cocktail Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Irwin collection display table, model C8707
Comprised of eight equal rectangular 1/4" milk glass slabs on an architectural bridge lik...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Tobacco Leaf Dishes
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of chic vintage American solid cast brass tobacco leaf dishes, perfect for holding paperclips, pens, chocolates, or any other vices you may ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Limited Edition Signed
Dated Glass Sculpture / Vase by Peter Shire, circa 1990
By Peter Shire
Located in Skokie, IL
Peter Shire limited edition signed and dated glass sculpture / vase for Vistosi, Italy, Pedestal, USA / Italy, 1990
Peter Shire rare signed and dated glass sculpture for Vistosi, ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Square Coffee Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut square coffee table
The table measures: 31 wide x 31 deep x 16 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Niels Koefoed Eva Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Koefoed Eva Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 18.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 38 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inches
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Paul McCobb for Delineator Mid Century Round Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Delineator Mid Century Round Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 15.5 inches high
All ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Tony Paul Lamps
By Tony Paul
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of vintage Brass and Walnut Tony Paul Modern lamps from 1960s-1970s by Westwood Industry.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,295 / set
Pair of Billy Baldwin Style X-Base Stools with Oxblood Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely pair of Mid-Century X-Base Stools attributed to Billy Baldwin. These stools came out of a time capsule mid-century modern designed estate in the Chicago area. The original o...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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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