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: 1970s
Period: 1960s
Period: 1950s
Pair of Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 3 large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Model: Ruba
High quality and in very...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Luigi Scremin, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A purple fabric and wood sofa or settee designed and produced by Luigi Scremin, Italy, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in a brand new Lupa Wool Linen from ZAK+FOX.
Overall Dimensions (inch...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Pitcher Têtes , 1956 A.R. 368
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery pitcher/vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Têtes (Heads)". The piece features two hand painted images of ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge w Knoll Fabric C1960
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular chaise lounge chair with knoll fabric adorning it. Attributed to Paul McCobb C1960 possibly non production piece and custom made. Stong with beautiful lines that shape ou...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall 2179-T Dining Table for Craft Associates
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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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Eero Aarnio, Lounge Chairs, Rattan, Leather, Finland, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of woven rattan and brown leather lounge chairs designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1970s.
Provenance: From the Baughman-designed interior of Thayer and Doris Coggin house, Hig...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 62.0"W x 18.5"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Brutalist Wall Mounted Patchwork Cabinet Signed Paul Evans 68
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
An iconic design by legendary American studio craftsman Paul Evans, this mid-century Brutalist wall-mounted cabinet exemplifies his innovative artistry and bold industrial aesthetics...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Slate, Metal
Kalmar Chandelier "Tulipan" Chandelier, Austria, Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic and high-quality Chandelier featured in a metal frame white coated and brass elements with ten E14 bulbs and 41 hand-blown clear glass onion shaped globes. Made by J.T. Kalma...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mariyo Yagi "Garbo R" chandeliers for Sirrah, Italy, 1970s
By Mariyo Yagi, Sirrah
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
These three ceiling lamps form a captivating presence in space, balancing precision and softness with poetic restraint. Each piece descends from a slim rectangular ceiling plate in a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Olof Georg Hermansson, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige ceramic table lamp designed by Olof Georg Hermansson and produced by Keramik-Olle, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.5” Top...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and visually striking Lucite chess set designed by Charles Hollis Jones, a celebrated American designer known for his innovative work with acrylic and Lucite. Created circa 19...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Michael Taylor, Coffee Table, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass coffee table designed by Michael Taylor and produced by Baker Furniture, USA, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dime...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass. Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Flower Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Flower German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten.
The body dimens...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Henning Kjærnulf 4 Dining Chairs of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a stunning set of 4 Danish vintage dining room chairs in great country style.
The high back rest razor blade chairs are designed by Henning Kjærnulf, made of solid oak and ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Italian Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase By Flavio Poli, Italy 70s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare murano sommerso glass vasse from the 70s era.
Designed by Flavio Poli.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions:
H 31 cm
D 12 cm
Hole 0.8 cm
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A bold , modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier made of thick polished stainless steel sheet with acrilyc cubes and brass rod .
Well made with prime quality material.
Solid, sturdy...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed sofa designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 52.5"W x 25.0"D
Seat Height (in...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce by Kalmar 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic clear blown Murano glass sconce by J.T. Kalmar.
Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Bamboo, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and bamboo table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.5” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 6.75...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
1960s Astonishing Large Murano Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing large ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
6,29" diameter x 3,54" H inches
cm 16 ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamps, Oak, Steel, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable oak, steel and rattan floor lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 55.5"H x 17.0"W x 17.0"D
Dimensions of Sha...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
J.T. Kalmar, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Acrylic, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, pink fabric and white acrylic pendant produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.25"H x 14"W x 14"D
Stem Length (inches): 27.5...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
Verner Panton Relaxer II Rocking Chair by Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Verner Panton "Relaxer II" rocking chair, designed for Rosenthal Einrichtung, Germany, 1974. Reupholstered in brown leather. The beech frame shows light wear consistent with age. Dim...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
Selig Large 7-Piece Sectional or Modular Parsons Sofa Set, Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the USA, this 7-piece sectional sofa was produced by Selig in the early days of the company. Typically Selig is known today for importing Danish furniture and de...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Vico Magistretti, Table Lamp, Plastic, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-colored plastic "Dalú" table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide, Italy, c. 1960s.
Light discoloration present to acrylic consistent with age and us...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Hermes, Paris - Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made by silver plated bronze and dating to c.1960.
The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifully executed. The underside ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Twelve Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s
Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a rustic inclination, these chairs present exquisite craftsmanship and intricate...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Straw, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Translucent Glass Table Lamps with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps showcases a breathtaking balance of artistic fluidity and precision design. The lamp bodies are composed of two flowing, interse...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame
circa 1950s
, Large
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Italian wall mirror with brass frame (circa 1950s). The large mirror is classically-shaped and distinctive in a Modern style. It is in very good overall condition. A beaut...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Line Vautrin School Talosel and Mirror Table Lamp
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Talosel and mirror table lamp or sconce was executed by one of Line Vautrin's (1913-1977) students circa 1960. This marvelous table lamp features pearlized yellow resin, or...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Resin, Talosel
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Mid Century Togo Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset mid century togo lounge chair with ottoman
The chair measures: 36 wide x 40 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 12 inches
The ottoman measures: 36 w...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s.
For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland.
We...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mah Jong sofa in dark brown cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sofa, brown velvet, Hans Hopfer, 1970s.
Early edition reupholstered Mah Jong sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features mu...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
J.T Kalmar Mid Century Brass Lucite Ceiling Light Flush Mounts (2), Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Perfectly preserved vintage, labelled J.T Kalmar flush mounts, Austria, circa 1970- Two lights available, priced per piece. Dimensions are 26" x 26" x 11.4"
Rare minimalistic flush ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brent Bennett Lamp, Ceramic, Brown, Aqua Blue, Incised
Located in New York, NY
Brent Bennett table lamp, ceramic, brown, white, incised. Extra large chunky hand thrown studio pottery lamp minimally decorated with aqua glazed tally marks over raw brown clay. A p...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
André Sornay Rare Writing Desk with Movable Cabinets in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
André Sornay for Meubles Sornay, writing desk with pair of cabinets, mahogany, lacquered wood, France, 1950s/1960s
This rare office ensemble consisting of a desk and matching mobile...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
American Designer, Dining Table, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable extendable dining table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.25"H x 106.0"W x 40.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H x 7.0"W x 7.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 6...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Carlo Nason is a key figure in Italian design, known for combining traditional Murano glassmaking with modern forms. Born into one of Murano’s oldest glassblowing families, Nason wen...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Grand French 1960s Crystal Flush Ceiling Light, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful luxurious large golden solid brass flush pendant with 32 solid glass crystal orbs . The pendant emits light upward as well as through the glass orbs. 5 light candelabra ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 71.25"W x 36.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 13.25"
All upholstered furnitu...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1 of 8 Rare Murano Ice Glass Pendant lights - Ruba, by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 8 rare and striking chandeliers by Kalmar, model Ruba, produced in the 1970s.
This impressive light features twelve structured Murano glass elements that beautifully refract th...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of floor lamps in amber and blue Murano blown glass, brass structure, four bulbs.
The floor lamp is also a sculpture that reproduces the trunk and leaves of a palm tree with pie...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Pendant Lamps Glass Brass Mod. 1995, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Max Ingrand Fontana Arte pendant lamp Mod. 1995, Italy, 1960.
Dimensions 7.87" x 12.6" (measurements cone shade only) overall he...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960
By RAAK, Nanny Still
Located in Vienna, AT
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps made from Copper and inserted glass, 1960
This is a large version with 12.2" (31cm) in diameter.
Rare pair of large 12.2" copper bubble pendant lights...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Salvino Marsura, wrought-iron double bed, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Elegance, strength, and lightness intertwine in the design of this wrought-iron double bed, created in the 1960s by sculptor and designer Salvino Marsura. The structure reveals a del...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
A wall mirror with brass frame, Italy, 1950s.
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant wall mirror with brass frame, Italy, 1950s.
The brass frame, slender and gently moulded, discreetly follows the sinuous contours of the shield, imparting both refinement a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
De Sede DS-88 Landscape Sectional Sofa in Cognac Tan Leather, Switzerland 1970
s
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous center piece Cognac Tan leather DS88 sofa in patchwork by De Sede. The sofa is sectional so it can be set-up in different ways to your own liking.
The sofa...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani.
Offered is a lovely Italian mid century modern coffee table or side table in the manner of Gio Ponti. This versatile round table o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie paire de Chaises par Charles Dudouyt pour l’abeillé.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
$9,573 / set
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, bamboo and beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.0"H x 23.25"W x ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Wood
Percival Lafer MP-116 Modular Lounge Chair, Brazil 1970s Rare Set of 4 available
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exceptional and increasingly scarce example of the Percival Lafer MP-116 modular lounge system, produced in Brazil in the 1970s and offered here as an individual seating unit. A total of four matching modules are available, an extremely rare occurrence for this model. Sets of this size, in this level of preservation, almost never reach the market. The MP-116 represents one of Lafer’s most sculptural and architecturally ambitious seating designs, defined by its distinctive pillow-block construction, deeply gathered leather upholstery, and the refined engineering that characterizes his most collectible work.
Each module is crafted from four generously padded, individually upholstered leather blocks that create the sensuous, soft geometry that has made the MP-116 one of the most coveted designs of Lafer’s career. Upholstered in a rich, dark-chocolate leather, the cushions retain their fullness and tactile depth, presenting in very good original condition with the kind of surface character and luster that collectors seek. The frames are executed in solid Brazilian Jatobá hardwood, a dense, high-value tropical species noted for its strength and warm, glowing tonality. The timber displays exceptional grain clarity and remains in outstanding condition, underscoring the longevity and craftsmanship of this early production.
The MP-116 was conceived as a genuinely forward-thinking modular system—far more sophisticated than most mid-century modular seating. A single unit makes a striking lounge chair with its sculptural massing and enveloping comfort, while multiple units can be combined into expansive sofas, balanced loveseats, long chaises, or asymmetrical compositions suited to contemporary architectural interiors. The ability to acquire four identical modules offers a level of design freedom, visual coherence, and spatial flexibility that is virtually impossible to source today. For designers and collectors working at a high level, this is an opportunity to build a complete, historically correct MP-116 suite.
This listing is for one MP-116 lounge seat, though up to four matching pieces are available. The set comes directly from the original owner and is accompanied by photocopies of the 1973 Brazil Contempo...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful ice glass wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very pleasant lighting effect thanks to the ice glass, which creates an elegant sparkling play of light in the room.
Great design a...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mosaic Stone Top Coffee Table by Heinz Lilienthal Germany, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Round coffee table by Heinz Lilienthal with a mosaic stone top set in circular inlays of varying sizes and tones, framed in wood. The table rests on a geometric wooden base with cros...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Slate
Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair, Metal, Leather, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and metal "F-444" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.8” H x 32.75” W x 29.5” D
...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Unusual T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Armchairs Widdicomb ca
1950
s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual paddle arm chairs by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, ca' 1950's. Made of solid maple with walnut arms. Newly reupholstered.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Stilnovo table lamp model 4639 Italy 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The classy and rare Table Lamp Model 4639, designed and produced by Stilnovo in 1960, is a striking example of mid-century modern design. Interestingly, this lamp also exudes the cha...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ilona Lounge Sofa by Arne Norell for Norrell Mobel AB, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Maskuline leather sofa designed by Arne Norell in the 1960s, produced in Sweden. Featuring thick brown leather cushions on saddle leather sling supports with brass hardware, the stur...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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Brass
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