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Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-modern design. Not only does the sofa embrace an interesting shape, another unique detail is the backrest
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet
Italian Corner Sofa in Bright Red Velvet
H 36.82 in W 128.75 in D 90.56 in
Carl Malmsten Dining Chair in Teak and Purple Upholstery
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
sophistication of the best Swedish mid-modern design. The chairs have a worldly grandeur yet remain simple and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Design Technics Table Lamp
By Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern design technics ceramic table lamp. Shade for photography only. Height to light
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Marbello Design Mid-Century Modern Style Zebra Wood Side Table
By Marbello Design
Located in Esperance, NY
Marbello Design Mid-Century Modern style Zebra wood side table.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Dresser, Rift, Low Boy, Storage, Mid Century, Modern, Hardwood, Semigood Design
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
The rift low dresser with six drawers has a hardwood frame, soft closing under mount drawer sets, panel construction and mortise and tenon joinery which makes this the most beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Dove Gray Ceramic Table Lamp by Design Techniques
By Design Techniques
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern lamp was realized by the esteemed 20th century maker Design
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Turner Design Mid Century Modern Black & White Geometric Mirror Wall Art
By Turner Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Turner Design Mid Century Modern Black & White Geometric Mirror Wall Art. Circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Marked Design Technics Biomorphic Ceramic Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern America
By Design Technics
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-kind America Design Technics Biomorphic shaped table lamp with milk glass diffuser
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sofa Console Table or Desk Return by Design Research
By Design Research
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern rosewood sofa console table or desk return by Design Research.
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Design Institute of America Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern upholstered Parsons dining chairs By Design Institute
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Dada Industrial Design Mid-Century Modern Italian Steel Dining Table, 1970s
By Dada Industrial Design
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Extremely rare dining table designed by the iconic Italian company Dada industrial design
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Steel

Amazing Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Archi Design Italy
By Archi Design
Located in Munich, DE
A real and rare piece from Flower Power era: highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench Cocktail Table Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant nickel chrome slatted cocktail table and or bench. 5ft long by 16.5 wide provides a bit of glamour to the room. In excellent vintage condition with some minor wear...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Lee Rosen Design Technics Mid Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Signed
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Mid Century Modern oversized ceramic table lamp designed by Lee Rosen for Design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional pair of sterling silver modernist cufflinks designed by Sam Kramer
By Modern Aesthetic Design
Located in Brooklyn, US
A fantastic pair of sterling cufflinks designed by iconic Greenwich Village Modernist jeweler Sam
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

DIA Design Institute of America Mid-Century Cantilever Design Chrome
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century cantilever design footstool with a curved square chrome tube base supporting a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Small Desk by Ben Thompson for Design Research
By Ben Thompson, Design Research
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern walnut small desk by Design Research, circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-century modern Showtime Armchair by Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design
By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-century modern Showtime Armchair, by Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design in leather - polyethylene
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Mirror with Lattice Design, circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern rectangular mirror in solid steel with a chrome finish, attributed to Milo
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Steel, Chrome

Design Technics Large Ceramic Incised Lamp Mid Century
By Design Technics
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful incised ceramic lamp produced at the Design Technics studio in the mid-1950s. This lamp
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Bernhardt Design Mitt Lounge Chair in Green
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Bernhardt Design Mitt Lounge Chair in Aloe Green with White Master Stitching with Matching
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Design Line Chrome Jacks Bookends
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in St. Louis, MO
Bill Curry for Design line chrome plated iron jacks bookends or decorative objects. Often
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Chrome, Iron

DDD Design Brass Ice Holder Mid 60's
By DDD Design
Located in bari, IT
Ice container in brass and amber plexiglass, internal glass container. Production ddd design from
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Brass

Pair of Design Technics Mid-Century Textured Beige Ceramic Table Lamps
By Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century cylindrical table lamps with textured beige ceramic forms resting on a round
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Design Institute of America Chrome and Glass Nesting Tables
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
. Flowing chrome frame with a floating glass table top. Design borders between Mid-Century Modern and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Design Line POP Red Color Jacks Bookends
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in St. Louis, MO
Bill Curry for Design line very fun pop red colored playful iron jacks bookends or decorative
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Chrome, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Molten Red Orange Table Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modern table lamp was designed by Lee Rosen for Design Technics in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools in Chrome & Grey by Design For Leisure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A well made matching set of four stools made by Design for Leisure circa 1980's. These feature
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools

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Chrome, Aluminum

Design Institute of America mid century modernist nesting tables
By Design Institute America
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century modernist brass nesting table by design Institute of America. This unique
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Contemporary Modern Bar by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully constructed DIA bar featuring bent chrome body with faux marble top and glass shelf, matching stools sold separately. Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Design Technics Mid-Century American Ceramic Seafoam Green Glazed Table Lamp
By Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American ceramic table lamp in tapered organic form, featuring an extended brass stem
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Set of Two Rare Mid-Century Modern Alu Bowls by Ingo Maurer for Design M 1970s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern bowls by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modernist Linear Grooved Teal/Smoked Umber Vase by Design Techniques
By Design Techniques
Located in New York, NY
This rare and beautifully rendered Mid-Century Modernist Teal/Smoked Umber Vase w/ Linear Grooved
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Design Technics Geolayered Ceramic Table Lamp, C. 1960 Mid Century Art Pottery
By Design Technics
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American mid century Design Technics handcrafted double splayed ceramic table lamp. Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

MCM - Modern Chrome & Glass Etagere Mirrored Back Style Design Institute America
By Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern to modern chrome and glass etagere with optional full-length
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal, Chrome

Modern Ignacia Murtagh for Bernhardt Design Los Andes Walnut Occasional Table
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Secaucus, NJ
complement any modern, minimal or mid-century setting. Specification: The tray top is constructed of a
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Bleached Wood Abstract Sculpture
By Bois & Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Mid-Century Modern wooden abstract sculpture was hand-crafted in the 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Mid Century Moroccan Styled Hanging Brass Lamp
By Modern Aesthetic Design
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very Mid Century styled Moroccan Moorish styled hanging brass lamp with cutout perforated
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Design Technics Incised Ceramic Table Lamp the Manner of Lee Rosen Mid Century
By Design Technics
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Design Technics lamp has the Classic Design Technics artful glaze and uniquely incised design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Glass and Brass Nesting Tables by Design Institute America
By Design Institute America
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-century glass and brass nesting tables by Design Institute America Measures: H 22.25 in. x W
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Glass and Brass Nesting Tables by Design Institute America
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cantilever design that is sure to add style and grace to any modern interior. Please confirm item location
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

Materials

Brass

Design Institute of America Mid Century Black & Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee
By Design Institute America
Located in Countryside, IL
Design Institute of America Mid Century Black & Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee Table This coffee
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Designed Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard Made by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern (Scandinavian Modern) Danish teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Teak

Modern Vase Resin Vase - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce - Blue and Fuchsia
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - ø 26cm x H 38cm It was in New York, in the mid-1990s, that the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Vases

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Resin

Vintage Modern Brass Plate & Glass Etagere Style DIA Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Modern brass plate & glass etagere in the style of Design Institute of America or
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum, Brass

Bony design hanging lamp Dutch design , 1980’s
By Bony Design
Located in Delft, NL
Bony design hanging lamp Dutch design , 1980’s Dimensions: 90 cm H , 40 cm Diameter Manufacturer
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Wood

Bony design hanging lamp Dutch design , 1980’s
Bony design hanging lamp Dutch design , 1980’s
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Monumental Modern Chrome Chandelier by Design Institute of America, USA, 1970
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized chrome chandelier by DIA.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Ivory Accent Pottery Table Lamp
By Design Technics
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage 1960s ceramic table lamp textured with a natural earth tone design. This piece features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Mid Century Modern Custom Designed Ottomans
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
A pair of Mid Century Modern ottomans. These ottomans were custom made for a house in New Jersey
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Textile, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Metal & Glass Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting glass-top mid-century coffee table. Designed by Design Institute of America (DIA
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mirror, Full Length, Leaning, Mid Century Modern, Bedroom, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Full length leaning hardwood mirror. This Mid-Century Modern inspired hardwood full length mirror
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors ...

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Hardwood

Design Institute of America Mid-Century Gilt Metal and Black Glass Bar Cart
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century American (circa 1970) two section brass frame bar cart with a pivoting two shelf bottom
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass

Bernhardt Design Four Sleek Mid Century Lounge Chairs Stainless Steel Leather
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bernhardt Design, USA, circa late 90s or early 2000s. Mid-Century Modern inspired, Post-Modern Futurism
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Ball Table Lamp by Bill Curry for Design Line
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. Designed by Bill Curry for Design Line the metal base is in the tulip style following the manner of Eero
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Platform, Rift Queen Bed, Mid-Century Modern, Hardwood, Custom, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
best sellers, the rift bed is the most durable hardwood platform bed on the market. Period. Mid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

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Hardwood

Design Institute America Chair
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful Design Institute America chrome frame side chair with its original bouclé upholstered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Chrome

Design Institute America Chair
Design Institute America Chair
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
Colorful Mid-Century Modern Rug Turkish Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful Mid-Century Modern Rug Turkish Modern Design. Rendered in a multi-background color with a
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Vintage 1970s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Sofa
Located in Burton, TX
Presented as found, this Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Sofa is constructed of a solid teak
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Canvas, Teak

Sofa, Couch, Mid Century Modern-Style, Custom, Upholstery, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Deep-seated sofa available in the upholstery of your choice. This couch has solid maple frame construction with tenons to prevent squeaking. Hand coiled individual springs, and the f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Hardwood

Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
. Nice stitching details. Kare Design Germany . Please don't hesitate to reach out for alternative
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
Kare Design stich leather chairs Germany
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
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Mid Modern Design For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid modern design available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every mid modern design was constructed with great care. There are 11008 variations of the antique or vintage mid modern design you’re looking for, while we also have 605 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid modern design you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid modern design made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made mid modern design has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dansk Designs, Design Institute America and Jens Harald Quistgaard are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Modern Design?

The average selling price for a mid modern design at 1stDibs is $2,153, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $250,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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 legendary 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.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Questions About Mid Modern Design
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.

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