Fred Sandra for De Coene 'Madison' Dining Chair in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fred Sandra for De Coene, dining chair, model 'UP 636', walnut, faux leather, Belgium, 1960s This elegant dining chair is part of the Madison series designed by Fred Sandra for De C...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Fred Sandra for De Coene Set of Five 'Madison' Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fred Sandra for De Coene, set of five dining chairs, model 'UP 636', walnut, faux leather, Belgium, 1960s These elegant dining chairs are part of the Madison series designed by Fred...
Faux Leather, Walnut
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H 29.14 in W 63 in D 39.38 in
De Coene Walnut Dining Table Designed by Fred Sandra, 1958, Belgium
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
High quality dining table walnut, designed by Fred Sandra in 1958 by De Coene, Belgium. Table can be extended till 210 cm-270 cm.
Walnut
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H 24.41 in W 98.04 in D 20.08 in
De Coene "Madison" Wall-Mounted Sideboard Designed by Fred Sandra, 1958
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Fred Sandra a very rare large wall-mounted sideboard in rosewood and walnut, model Madison manufactured by De Coene, Belgium,1958.
Rosewood, Walnut
Fred Sandra Model Madison Sideboard De Coene Belgium 1960
By De Coene Frères
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and very rare sideboard model Madison designed by Fred Sandra and manufactured by De Coene, Belgium 1960.
Rosewood, Walnut
Fred Sandra Model Madison High Cabinet De Coene, Belgium, 1960
By De Coene Frères
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and very rare high cabinet model Madison designed by Fred Sandra and manufactured by De Coene, Belgium 1960.
Rosewood, Walnut
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H 83 in W 249 in D 51 in
Fred Sandra “Madison” sideboard rosewood and walnut De Coene Belgium 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and very rare sideboard model Madison designed by Fred Sandra and manufactured by De Coene, Belgium 1960.
Rosewood, Walnut
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H 50.4 in W 38.98 in D 13 in
Stylisch "Madison" Wall-Mounted Cabinet Designed by De Coene, Belgium
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall-mounted cabinet model Madison in rosewood and walnut attributed by Fred Sandra for 'De Coene' Belgium, 1958. The vision of design is to ensure a greater consistence line an...
Rosewood, Walnut
RED VELVET Stools
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning pair of Stools Red Velvet Nickeled brass Fred Sandra for Decoene Belgium 1950s H 100 SH 80 cm D 45 cm W 38 cm
Velvet
De Coene Set of Six Black Madison Dining Chairs
By De Coene Frères
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fred Sandra for De Coene, set of six dining chairs 'Up 636', wood and black leatherette chairs, Belgium, 1960s.
Leather, Walnut
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H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Rare 1960s Walnut Bar Stools by Fred Sandra for De Coene
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Remarkable bar stools designed by Fred Sandra. The combination of the walnut, velvet and chromed copper are just most elegant.
Walnut, Velvet
1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid walnut wood frame construction. Johnson Chair Co is the company that made chairs for Th...
PVC, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs Denmark -Set of 6, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak dining chairs designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This elegant set of six dining chairs showcases the clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and excep...
Fabric, Teak
$990Sale Price / set|66% Off
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut & Cane Dining Chair by American of Martinsville, 6 pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of six Mid Century Modern dining chairs, a testament to the refined craftsmanship of the American Furniture Co of Martinsville, VA. This collection comprises two graceful armch...
Cane, Walnut
$1,499 / item
H 31.1 in W 16.14 in D 20.86 in
Marcel Gascoin 'C-Chair' Dining Chair in American Walnut for GUBI
By Marcel Gascoin, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marcel Gascoin 'C-Chair' Dining Chair in American Walnut for GUBI Originally, designed in 1947, this authorized re-edition from GUBI features the same elegant shape and sturdy cons...
Cane, Oak
$3,995 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom "Playboy" Walnut & Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Jens Risom
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
An exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom “Playboy” dining chairs, dating to the 1960s. This striking collection features beautifully crafted walnut frames, elegant rec...
Cane, Wood, Walnut
$849Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Midcentury Dark Wood Dining Chair 1960s
By Shou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian model 31 chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen with dark solid wood frame and new fabric seat and back, Denmark 1960s production
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Danish Dining Chairs in Oak and Teak, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Set of six dining chairs featuring solid oak frames with beautifully shaped teak seats and backrests. The chairs showcase elegant lines and high-quality craftsmanship. The designer i...
Oak, Teak
$3,295 / set
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Dining Chairs by Schionning & Elgaard x 6
By Schionning & Elgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience timeless elegance with this set of six Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Dining Chairs by Schionning & Elgaard, now available at Mid Century Traders. These stunni...
Teak
$2,995 / set
H 32.5 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
A stylish set of six Mid-Century Modern walnut dining chairs, circa 1960s, featuring warm wood tones, elegant proportions, and distinctive cane-back detailing. The set includes four ...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$1,879
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design: the original Model 31 executive chair. It was designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacturer Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik in 1957...
Faux Leather, Teak
Earl Walnut, Black Leather Moresby Dining Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in walnut and black leather. In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel o...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$1,250
H 34 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chair, circa 1950-Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One high end Mid-Century Danish design dining chair in rosewood and leather, 1950s. Designed by Arne Vodder. Original "SIBAST FURNITURE-MADE IN DENMARK" label.
Leather, Wood
Johannes Andersen Dining Chair for Uldum 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Čelinac, BA
Johannes Andersen rosewood dining chair Denmark 1960s
Rosewood
$2,884 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Vintage Teak Dining Chairs 1960s Germany, Mid Century Modern
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Unique Vintage Teak Chairs – Germany, 1960s Offered here is a striking set of six vintage chairs made by an unknown German manufacturer during the 1960s. The displayed pric...
Faux Leather, Teak
$2,995 / set
H 41.25 in W 20.25 in D 17.75 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Sculpted walnut frames, with orange upholstered seats. D...
Upholstery, Walnut
Six Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs
By Lane Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
One arm chair and five side chairs complete this set of six . Bent walnut plywood with architechual wood frames. This set retains its original black vinyl cushions Made by Lane furni...
Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$3,662 / set
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in L 33.86 in
Set 4 Mid-Century Rattan Dining Chairs, French Riviera Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Presenting an exceptional set of Mid-Century rattan chairs that perfectly embodies the relaxed elegance of the French Riviera style. These chairs stand out for their architectural si...
Rattan
$6,867 / set
H 40.36 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, these chairs represent a rare variant of Kjærn...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
$16,350 / set
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of six. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa'...
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$950 / item
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered Leather, with Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection. The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood
$10,918 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed Wide in Walnut & Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed (Wide) is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid walnut with our signature wave form f...
Brass
$2,747 / item
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Saint Bench by Designer Project 213A, Hand-Carved Oak, Modern Style
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Saint Bench in oak, designed in 2024. This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted from solid wood . The cushion is available in customer's ...
Oak
George Nakashima Inspired Walnut Desk by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A walnut desk inspired by George Nakashima’s desk design of the late 1950’s. The desk is built in solid walnut with an exceptional live edge walnut slab top complimented by Wenge but...
Brass
Fossil Ammonite on Iron Stand, Cretaceous
Located in Tucson, AZ
Rich natural earth tones and pronounced sculptural form define this striking Kranaosphinctes sp. ammonite from the Cretaceous of Madagascar. Measuring approximately 15 inches in diam...
Iron
Edward Wormley Dining Armchair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut dining armchair with splayed back legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushion has been newly reupholstered in a Pierre Frey textured fabric - a perfect t...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
DOOQ! New! Modern! Cindy Chair without arms in Red
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair without arms Introducing Cindy, our latest addition embodying the essence of the new wave movement. With its sleek design and fluid lines, C...
Fabric, Oak
Evam Stool
Located in Udaipur, IN
The Evam Stool is a striking work of handcrafted furniture design, made from solid reclaimed teak and carved by hand by a master craftsman in Udaipur, India. Beyond its functional us...
Teak
$6,399Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 57.88 in D 25.6 in
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The chaise longue by Robsjohn-Gibbings, crafted by the renowned Widdicomb Edition, embodies the essence of 1950s vintage design. This elegant and timeless piece is more than just sea...
Brass
$7,440 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Large Ginkgo Leave Brass Wall Lights, Organic Shape, Tommaso Barbi Style
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing pair of wall lights made of two overlapping brass leaves of ginkgo. Organic shape, this wall light could make an eye catcher of your interior. Entirely hand made, this piece ...
Brass
$12,590
H 25.2 in W 80.52 in D 37.41 in
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Daybed mod. Califfo
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Fabric, Wood
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.