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Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 6 Drawer Rosewood Dresser Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Norwegian modern tall rosewood 6-drawer dresser by Westnofa. Great design and
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century modern - Grand Server boomerang bar /table 1960s, NYC Worlds Fair
By A.H. Stock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century modern - Grand Server boomerang bar /table 1960s, rolling coffee table
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
H 22 in W 55 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Teak 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Norwegian modern low teak 8-drawer dresser credenza by Westnofa. Great design
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Lane Perception Group extension dining with table 3 leaves
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern Lane Furniture Perception Group extension dining table Oak & Walnut 1963. Model
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Walnut, Oak
H 29 in W 56 in D 38 in
Mid Century Modern Lane 9 Drawer white lacquer Credenza Chrome handles
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lane off white lacquer and laminate credenza sideboard or dresser circa 1970s
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Chrome
Pair Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb blonde cabinet door nightstands
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Interesting early pair of Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb blonde wood cabinet door nightstands wood
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Teak 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Norwegian modern low teak 8-drawer dresser credenza by Westnofa. Great design
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
Whitney Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch 3 Drawer Dresser Nickel Pulls
By Whitney Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Whitney American made Mid-Century Modern solid birch 3 drawer dresser nickel pulls and
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Teak Single Drawer Nightstands by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of mid-century Norwegian modern teak single-drawer nightstands by Westnofa. Great
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
H 15.5 in W 20.5 in D 15.5 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern American Maple Tall 6 Drawer Dresser by Crawford
By Crawford Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern American solid maple tall 6 drawer dresser by Crawford. All solid maple
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Maple
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Single Drawer Walnut Nightstands Ring Brass Handles
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern single drawer Walnut nightstands ring brass handles. Very nice
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
H 26 in W 21 in D 15 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern American Maple 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza by Crawford
By Crawford Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern American solid maple 6 drawer low long dresser by Crawford. All solid
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Maple
H 30 in W 60 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Tall teak 5 drawer dresser Black leather pulls plinth base
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Tall 5 drawer dresser with leather pulls and Black Lacquer
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Leather, Teak, Lacquer
H 39 in W 32 in D 19 in
Mid century Scandinavian modern blonde bentwood daybed style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern daybed in the manner of Alvar Aalto or Westnofa with bent beech
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid century Danish Modern Queen teak Platform bed headboad by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Mid century Danish Modern Teak Platform Queen Size Bed with headboard by Westnofa
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Birch, Teak
Mid Century Modern Expandable Dining Game Table
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fantastic mid century modern expanding dining or game table in the with the styling of Gio Ponti
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tabago Furniture Walnut Brutalist Style Wall Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage 1960s large walnut Brutalist style wall mirror by Tobago Furniture Co. The side of the
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Mengel Dresser Raymond Lowey
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
simple lines with a pop in this classic mid century 6 drawer dresser by Mengel Furniture Co
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern lounge chair similar to the style of Adrian Pearsall. Absolutely
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Modern Brass and Steel Console Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic mid century modern brass, steel and glass console table. Sleek sophisticated lines in a mid
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Block Table
By Imperial Imagineering
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful glass block side table with terrific coloring. Modern design offers visual interest
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Jansen Chrome Brass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid 20th Century chrome and brass coffee table with glass top. In the styling of Maison Jansen
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Custom Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Creative Woodwork Co., NYC
By George Marshal Cohen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Custom Midcentury Walnut Credenza, handmade by George Cohen for his workshop, the Creative Woodwork Company of New York City, circa 1960s. It offers a voluminous amount of storage. T...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Weiman Mid Century Modern Neoclassical Side Tables
By Weiman
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
tapered hexagon styling. Sits atop modern neoclassical base.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Burl
Mid Century Articulating Swing Arm Chrome Floor Lamp by Nessen Studios NYC
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
base.
Beautiful mid century articulating chrome floor lamp by Nessen Studios, NYC
Professionally
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Metal
Mid century modern cane walnut credenza sideboard 4 drawer 2 door
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern credenza sideboard with two caned cabinet doors and four drawers. The top drawer
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Hexagon End Table Cabinet
By Lane Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Handsome Ed Wormley style mid century walnut end table/cabinet. Table has a round top with a a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Bar Stools Leather A. Brandt Ranch Oak
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid Century Modern Lane 5 Drawer 2 door Walnut tall Wardrobe Chrome legs
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Lane patchwork walnut and rosewood Wardrobe dresser Armoire circa 1970s
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Chrome
Belgian Street Vendors Side Table Vintage Mid-Century Industrial Cafe Bistro NYC
Located in Hyattsville, MD
France or Belguim, c.1950s. Vintage European Industrial Steel Work or Street Cafe Bistro Table. In the manner of Tubax, but this table is unmarked.
W: 36¾ X D: 23¾ X H: 29¾ In.
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Steel
H 29.75 in W 36.75 in D 23.75 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Superior Reed & Rattan
By Superior Reed & Rattan Furniture Co. Inc. 1
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of rattan lounge chairs by Superior Reed & Rattan Furniture Co. Inc of NYC. Frames in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
1950s Mid-Century Robert Kayton NYC Flag Cord Plywood Chair like Klaus Grabe
By Klaus Grabe, Richard Neutra, Robert Kayton
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice example of the oversize version of the side chair in this rare series of exposition furniture
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Birch
H 29 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Mid Century NYC Park Avenue Street Scene with Public Bus Boudreau, circa 1960
By Joe Boudreau
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Early 1960 Manhattan street scene. Great fashions depicting the times. Unframed, signed Boudreau. City bus with a fashionable crowd strolling. It's not Joe Boudreau as far as I know....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Iron Bar/Counter Stools
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
design.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Iron
Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
"Atomic" floor lamp manufactured in the 1950s, by the Majestic Lamp Co. of NYC.
The lamp has a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC
By William Armbruster, Edgewood Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC
Armbruster included in
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 27.76 in W 149.01 in D 32.01 in
American Modern Seascape Painting Robert Taugner Audubon Artists Annual - NYC
Located in Rochester, NY
American Modern figural seascape oil painting on canvas in the original period gray washed painted
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid Century Modern “VIP” Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Desk in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Suede, Fiberglass
Pair of Mid Century High Gloss taupe Lacquer Lane Nightstands 2 Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid Century High Gloss taupe Lacquer Lane Nightstand 2 Drawers. Beautiful condition inside
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Laminate, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Brutal Mirrors by John Stuart
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century brutal mirrors by John Stuart for John Widdicomb. Thin profile with iconic arched tips
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Mid century danish modern rosewood console table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern rosewood console table. Beautiful dark rosewood grain simple design great
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern American Expanding rolling Walnut Bar Buffet Cart Janus
By John Stuart Inc., Janus Collection, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern rolling bar cart made by the Mount Airy Furniture Co. Of North Carolina - Janus
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Walnut, Felt, Laminate
Lina Bo Bardi Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Zürich, CH
1970. Apart from rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Le
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak square Coffee Table
By Drylund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak 30” square coffee table - Legs unbolt. Very clean all around
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Teak
Large Modern Giraffe Sculpture, American, Mid- Century
By Manuel Carbonell
Located in Rochester, NY
relations firm in NYC.
Manuel Carbonell (1918–2011) was regarded as the last of the Cuban Master Sculptors
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid century modern Rosewood chrome square coffee table
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern Rosewood and flat chrome square coffee table. In the style of Designer Leon
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Chrome
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bench in Hardwood, c. 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
profile. These elements are hallmarks of mid-century modern Brazilian furniture, contributing to its
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Hardwood
True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a superb Mid-Century Modern credenza or sideboard by Stanley. It is mostly walnut with
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 70.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid century 6 drawer low dresser with round Brass pulls
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Low 6 drawer Dresser with Blonde finish and large round Brass pulls. Made in the USA
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Square Glass and Chrome Tube Side Table
By Pace Collection
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Square thick clear Glass and Chrome Tube side Table. Very high quality metal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Chrome
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders. Great pair of walnut dressers inset
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Steel
Pair Mid-Century Modern Italy Crystal Sconces Quantity Available
Located in New York, NY
Retrieved from the famous Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn NY. A pair of Italian crystal Mid-Century
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Gold Finish Cage Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1990s Mid-Century Modern style diamond cage shaped pendant light done in a gold finish. Cleaned and
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza
By George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut 6 drawer dresser credenza with aluminum handles. Beautiful walnut grain
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Aluminum
Mid century modern low walnut spindle bench by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern low walnut spindle bench Designed by American Milo Baughman. Long low bench with
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Fabric, Fatima, c. 1960
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
this could fit into any environment, from mid-century modern, modern, contemporary, eclectic and even
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Alpha Cube Sculpture by Sheldon Rose
By Sheldon Rose, Brancusi, Curtis Jeré, Rene Brancusi
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern alpha cube sculpture by Sheldon Rose.
Great Mid-Century Modern Sheldon Rose
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Composition
1950s John Stuart Mid Century Modern Nightstands - a Pair
By John Stuart
Located in Saddle River, NJ
These nightstands are a must-have for any collector of mid-century modern furniture. The iconic
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Birch Swedish Coffee Table by Ulferts
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish birch veneer low large coffee table blonde finish by Ulferts
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Birch
Chandelier Brass Accents 27 Lights Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern polished aluminum chandelier and brass accents. 27 candlestick lights with
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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Find many varieties of an authentic used mid century modern furniture nyc available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every used mid century modern furniture nyc was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect used mid century modern furniture nyc — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A used mid century modern furniture nyc made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made used mid century modern furniture nyc over the years, but those crafted by Alexander Girard, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Avard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc?
A used mid century modern furniture nyc can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,350, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $49,500.
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
- 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.
Questions About Used Mid Century Modern Furniture Nyc
- 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, 2021Mid 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 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.
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