What is mid century furniture?

Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if furniture is mid century?

To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

What is mid century modern furniture?

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.

Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?

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.

What year is mid-century modern furniture?

There 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.

What defines mid-century modern furniture?

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

Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?

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.

Mid Century Fiberglass Furniture

Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Table

Eames Chair Fiberglass

Herman Miller Mid Century Modern

Fiberglass Couch

Mid Century Atomic Table Lamp

Fiberglass Shade

Woodard Outdoor Furniture

Fiberglass Mold

Massive Orange Lacquered Planters by Architectural Fiberglass

$3,250 / item

Massive Orange Lacquered Planters by Architectural Fiberglass

By Architectural Fiberglass

Located in Dallas, TX

Perfectly simple, modern forms in an extraordinary scale planters by Architectural fiberglass. Radical for their time, their pure forms, startled the eye in 1950s America, where fat-...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Fiberglass

Fiberglass Bench by Douglas Deeds

$3,800

Fiberglass Bench by Douglas Deeds

By Douglas Deeds, Architectural Fiberglass

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Wonderful space age indoor or outdoor fiberglass bench designed by Douglas Deeds for Sintoform Architectural Fiberglass. Bench has been professionally restored and painted in a flat ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Sofa

$1,088

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Sofa

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Mid century modern spun fiberglass sofa with sculptural weave and durable frame. A timeless indoor or outdoor statement piece. We sell items as acquired, without restoring or rep...

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Mid-20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

Jules Heumann for Metropolitan furniture leather sofa in fiberglass frame

$7,800

Jules Heumann for Metropolitan furniture leather sofa in fiberglass frame

By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan

Located in Ferndale, MI

Couch designed by Jules Heumann for his company California based Metropolitan furniture . Label reads " Metropolitan imported from San Francisco " . Fiberglass frame with solid wood ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Pedestal Arkana Chair by Maurice Burke

$800

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Pedestal Arkana Chair by Maurice Burke

By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a classic Model 116 Tulip Swivel Armchair, designed in the 1960s by Maurice Burke for the British manufacturer Arkana. Inspired by Eero Saarinen's famous pedestal designs for...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Adjustable Chaise

$1,088

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Adjustable Chaise

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Mid century modern spun fiberglass chaise lounge with adjustable back. A sculptural indoor or outdoor statement with iconic design. Depth not including the backrest is 58” We...

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Mid-20th Century American Chaise Longues

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Dining Table

$593

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Dining Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Mid century modern spun fiberglass dining table with sculptural pedestal base and octagonal top. A striking vintage statement piece. Some wear on the surface and edges and can be...

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Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Table

$225Sale Price|73% Off

Mid-Century Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Table

By Russell Woodard

Located in Bradenton, FL

A sculptural spun fiberglass table by Russell Woodard. Made of rigid bands of off-white fiberglass. Would look great indoors or outdoors. Custom beveled glass top included.

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid century fiberglass chaise longue, 1960s

$970

Mid century fiberglass chaise longue, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century chaise longue made from a fiberglass shell mounted on a white metal frame. Beautifully weathered chair which will appeal to the vintage lovers. Timeless, space age era ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Orange Molded Fiberglass "Castle Chair"

$2,695

Mid Century Orange Molded Fiberglass "Castle Chair"

By Wendell Castle

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The biomorphic chair is a 1970's Wendell Castle design. It is hollow and molded in one piece with a flat arm on one side and a black base edge. Dimensions: 50" L x 42" D x 25 1/2" ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Green Lounge Chair

$293

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Green Lounge Chair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your decor with this Mid Century Spun Fiberglass Chair—where vintage charm meets modern elegance. We sell items as acquired, without restoring or repairing. Vintage pieces...

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Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Dining Set - 5 Pieces

$893 / set

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Dining Set - 5 Pieces

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Mid century modern spun fiberglass dining set, 5-piece with sculptural weave and table. A timeless indoor or outdoor design statement. Table 45.5”w, 28”h Some wear and aging ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Loveseat

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Loveseat

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing vintage mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiberglass love seat. Features an off white finish. Loveseat B

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Loveseat

$560Sale Price|43% Off

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Loveseat

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing vintage mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiberglass love seat. Features an off white finish. Loveseat A

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Pr. Spun Fiberglass Planters att. to The Woodard Furniture Company c. 1960's

$200 / set

Pr. Spun Fiberglass Planters att. to The Woodard Furniture Company c. 1960's

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of spun fiberglass planters made by the Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1960's. Both are in very good, clean original, ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic wear,...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Bistro Set - 3 Pieces

$893 / set

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Bistro Set - 3 Pieces

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Mid century modern spun fiberglass bistro set, 3-piece with sculptural chairs and table. A rare vintage indoor or outdoor statement. Table: 29.5”w, 28.75”h Some wear to the t...

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Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Chairs

$1,750 / set

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fiberglass shell chairs circa 1960 salmon color chairs Iconic design with fiberglass shell on stackable steel base. Comfortable contoured ergonomic design. Embossed number on both...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Hour Glass Dining Table

$488

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Hour Glass Dining Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

The Mid-Century Spun Fiberglass Dining Table brings refined sculptural artistry and timeless modern luxury to any sophisticated setting. We sell items as acquired, without restor...

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Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Fiberglass Amber Dome Light

$375 / item

Mid-Century Fiberglass Amber Dome Light

By Early Electrics Design Studio

Located in Peekskill, NY

These fiberglass domes date to from the 1950s. We recently found a nice barn collection of these originals. When lit they give off a nice warm glow and feature the fiber texture. The...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Fiberglass Art Wall Light

$1,195

Mid Century Fiberglass Art Wall Light

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid Century Fiberglass Art Wall Light This wall light measures: 60 inches wide x 42 inches deep by 5.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Swivel Stools - Set of 5

$1,583 / set

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Swivel Stools - Set of 5

Located in Delray Beach, FL

The Mid Century Fiberglass Swivel Stools enhance interiors with graceful form, luxurious material, and refined mid-century character. We sell items as acquired, without restoring...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge

$500

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge

Located in Delray Beach, FL

The Mid-Century Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge combines sculptural form and vintage charm, elevating sophisticated modern interiors. We sell items as acquired, without restoring o...

Category

1990s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Monumental Fiberglass Flamingo

$2,450

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Monumental Fiberglass Flamingo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold statement with this stunning vintage fiberglass flamingo, a rare mid-century modern piece that exudes tropical charm and playful elegance. Standing at an impressive 45 in...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Spun Fiberglass Pedestal Base Arm Chair Pair

$695 / set

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Spun Fiberglass Pedestal Base Arm Chair Pair

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass Pedestal Base Arm Ch...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Counter Stools By Cosco

$1,295

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Counter Stools By Cosco

By Cosco

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of three, mid-century modern, counter height, swivel stools by Cosco feature black fiberglass shell seats with backs on black metal pedestal bases with chrome ring footrests. The...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Finesse Originals Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Zodiac Sign Wall Mirror

$1,075

Vintage Finesse Originals Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Zodiac Sign Wall Mirror

By Finesse Originals

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Finesse Originals 3D Fiberglass Zodiac Signs Mid Century Modern Wall Mirror. ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass White 54" Sofa

$1,500

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass White 54" Sofa

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass White 54" Sofa. Item...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Footstool Ottoman

$325

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Footstool Ottoman

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass Green Footstool Ottoman (no cushion). Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 21" W x 21" D.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Woodard Bench

$535Sale Price|40% Off

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Woodard Bench

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Bench by Woodard features a stunning spun fiberglass design with an open-weave construction. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor spaces, this lightwe...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Herman Miller DSS Mid-Century Fiberglass Side Chairs

$3,400 / set

Set of Four Herman Miller DSS Mid-Century Fiberglass Side Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An iconic labeled set of four mid-century modern molded fiberglass "DSS" ("Dining Stacking Side") chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller in Zeeland, Michi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Painted Fiberglass Carousel Cowboy Panel with Mirror

$1,850

Mid-Century Painted Fiberglass Carousel Cowboy Panel with Mirror

Located in Dekalb, IL

1950s-1960s; United States Parker-inspired molded fiberglass carousel panel with an integrated circular mirror and a high-relief scene depicting a cowboy astride a bucking horse. T...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Mirror, Fiberglass, Paint

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass Side Chair

$325

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass Side Chair

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass Side Chair. Item fea...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Mid Century Fiberglass Swivel Lounge Chairs

$3,250 / set

Pair of Mid Century Fiberglass Swivel Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Matching pair of vintage fiberglass shell lounge chairs on swivel bases. Reminiscent of the classic Eames lounge, these stylish chairs are very comfortable and will compliment any ho...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Michael Taylor Jennifer Mid Century Stone Fiberglass Lounge Chair

$9,095

Michael Taylor Jennifer Mid Century Stone Fiberglass Lounge Chair

By Michael Taylor

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Michael Taylor Jennifer Mid Century Stone Fiberglass Lounge Chair This chair measures: 44 wide x 43 deep x 26.5 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 20...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Tall Fan Back Peacock Diamond Chair

$850

Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Tall Fan Back Peacock Diamond Chair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Tall Fan Back Peacock Diamond Chair. Item features a spun woven fiberglass construction, clean modernist lines, quality American craftsmanship, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chairs With Ottomans - 4 Pieces

$495 / set

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chairs With Ottomans - 4 Pieces

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Spun Fiberglass Mid‑Century Lounge Chairs & Ottomans offer sculptural lattice elegance, adjustable comfort, and cohesive retro charm for refined interiors. We sell items as acqui...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chair & Ottoman

$400Sale Price|55% Off

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing vintage mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiberglass lounge chair with ottoman/footrest. Features a fantastic woven build with an off white finish. Footrest dimensions...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Round Brutalist Fiberglass Wall Sculpture Spanish Conquistadors

$895

Mid-Century Round Brutalist Fiberglass Wall Sculpture Spanish Conquistadors

By Finesse Originals

Located in St. Louis, MO

1960s high relief Mid-Century Brutalist fiberglass & resin circular wall sculpture of Spanish Conquistadors on horseback, with battle axes, swords, flintlock rifles , arrows and Spa...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Swivel Tilt Outdoor Chairs - Pair

$750 / set

Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Swivel Tilt Outdoor Chairs - Pair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Swivel Tilt Mid Century Modern Outdoor ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Low Fiberglass Bowl from USA

$750

Mid-Century Low Fiberglass Bowl from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A low fiberglass bowl with repeating images of multicolored fish.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fiberglass

Mario Sabot Pod Chairs, Fiberglass & Upholstered, Mid-Century Modern

$6,500 / set

Mario Sabot Pod Chairs, Fiberglass & Upholstered, Mid-Century Modern

By Mario Sabot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mario Sabot Pod Chairs, sold as a pair. Fiberglass outer bodies with Upholstered interiors. Cut out design to the underside of the pods. Chairs were repainted and reupholstered ab...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Fiberglass Matador Wall Art by J. Segura

$1,050

Mid-Century Fiberglass Matador Wall Art by J. Segura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fascinating molded fiberglass bull fight by renowned mid-century artist J. Segura. A three dimensional casting jumps off the wall and adds a vivid sense of adventure and excitement t...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fiberglass

Eero Saarinen Tulip Stool, Fiberglass & Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

$960Sale Price|25% Off

Eero Saarinen Tulip Stool, Fiberglass & Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Centreville, VA

Designed in 1957 as part of the Pedestal Collection for Knoll, Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Stool reflects his pursuit of purity and simplicity in design. Aiming to eliminate what he called...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Outdoor Patio Cocktail Table with Fiberglass Top

$440Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Outdoor Patio Cocktail Table with Fiberglass Top

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern outdoor patio cocktail table features white painted fiberglass top and aluminum legs.   

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set 5 Pc

$1,250 / set

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set 5 Pc

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Se...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fiberglass

Beautiful, rare mid-century modern fiberglass ceiling lamp

$1,598

Beautiful, rare mid-century modern fiberglass ceiling lamp

Located in München, DE

Beautiful large mid-century modern ceiling lamp made of fiberglass. Very elegant, high-quality design for pleasant, indirect light to the ceiling. The frame is made of white lacquere...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Armchairs, Fiberglass & Velvet, Italy, 1967

$2,283Sale Price / set|20% Off

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Armchairs, Fiberglass & Velvet, Italy, 1967

By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma

Located in bari, IT

Set of four armchairs in white fiberglass Kubilia series of Ico Parisi for M.I.M. Rome, Italy. Ico Parisi was born in Palermo in 1916. He gained a diploma in construction and served ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Brass and Fiberglass Table Lamp, 1950s

$2,111

Mid-Century Brass and Fiberglass Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Mid-Century Brass and Fiberglass Table Lamp attributed to Carl Auböck, 1950s The lamp need 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 /...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Fiberglass Easy Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil, Czechoslovakia 1960s

$2,975 / set

Mid-Century Fiberglass Easy Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil, Czechoslovakia 1960s

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Fiberglass Easy Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil, Czechoslovakia 1960s Set of 2 — Professionally reupholstered in bouclé These sculptural fiberglass easy chairs were designe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech

Lawrence Peabody Fiberglass Lounge Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern

$1,380

Lawrence Peabody Fiberglass Lounge Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern

By Selig, Lawrence Peabody

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist Design. Lawrence Peabody fiberglass arm lounge chair. Nice shade of burnt orange with the more desirable wrought iron black base. Comfortable with a high back. Expo...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Italian Fiberglass Dining Chairs, Mid-Century 1950s-60s

$1,450 / item

Sculptural Italian Fiberglass Dining Chairs, Mid-Century 1950s-60s

Located in Almelo, NL

Sculptural Italian fiberglass chairs inspired by organic forms, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Ideal for hospitality and large-scale projects, with a substantial quantity...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass, Polyester

1950s Mid-century Atomic 2-Arm Lamp, Fiberglass Shades

$835

1950s Mid-century Atomic 2-Arm Lamp, Fiberglass Shades

Located in Miami, FL

1950s Mid-century Atomic 2-Arm Lamp, Fiberglass Shades 1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic double arm table lamp with brass and wood accents in black with its original fiberglass shade...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass MCM Swivel Seat Dining Arm Chair

$395

Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass MCM Swivel Seat Dining Arm Chair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Armchair. Item features a swivel seat, pedestal base, woven fiberglass construction, great style and form. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Stools - a Pair

$795

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Stools - a Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Bar Set with a sculptural bar and two matching stools, perfect for adding vintage elegance to your entertaining spaces. The set has an unfinishe...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Leather Lounges - Pair

$1,936

Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Leather Lounges - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Modular Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather - Pair Great set of lounge chairs in the style of the "Amanta" chair by Mario Belli...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass Triple Shade Table Lamp - Pair

$2,500 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass Triple Shade Table Lamp - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass Triple Shade Chrome Frame Atomic Space Age Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 37" H x 15" W x 15" D. Each Sh...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Dining Table Spun Fiberglass Pedestal Base Round Glass Top

$2,295

Mid Century Modern Dining Table Spun Fiberglass Pedestal Base Round Glass Top

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern dining table for outdoor or indoor use composed of a black painted spun fiberglass pedestal base and a round glass top. Beautiful condition, keepin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Glass, Paint, Fiberglass

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set 5 Pc

$995 / set

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set 5 Pc

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set - 5...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Fairground Ladybug Boat, Fiberglass, Spain, 1970

$2,853

Mid-Century Modern Fairground Ladybug Boat, Fiberglass, Spain, 1970

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Fairground Ladybug Little Boat Manufactured in Spain, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Swivel Stool

$124

Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Swivel Stool

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing mid century modern spun fiberglass Russell Woodard stool. Features a swivel top with a woven frame. Seat height is 27.5 in

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

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Mid-Century Inspired Fiberglass Lounge

Unavailable

H 35 in W 22 in D 72 in

Mid-Century Inspired Fiberglass Lounge

Located in Quogue, NY

This Mid-Century styled fiberglass lounge is fabricated in a durable fiberglass shell, gracefully contoured and hand polished to a very high gloss white finish.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Russell Woodard Mid-Century Spun Fiberglass Chair

Unavailable

H 31 in W 31 in D 32 in

Russell Woodard Mid-Century Spun Fiberglass Chair

By Russell Woodard

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Russell woodard spun fiberglass chaise. Painted white, circa 1960s. Has some chips and imperfections.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Fiberglass Screen (2 available)

Unavailable

H 74 in W 50 in

Mid-Century Fiberglass Screen (2 available)

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-century fiberglass screen in wood frame (2 available, priced each). ***Contact/Shipping Information: AOL (American Online) users may experience difficulties sending emails to us ...

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Vintage 1960s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Mid Century Spun Fiberglass Fixture

Unavailable

H 32 in Dm 14 in

Mid Century Spun Fiberglass Fixture

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Valley Stream, NY

Beautiful spun fiberglass pattern creates texture and depth to shades ( 7" tall and 9" diameter) resulting in a warm quality of light. Chrome plate is 10" diameter. ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Contracting Bar Stool in Parchment Fiberglass Shell

Unavailable

H 40.5 in W 29 in D 29 in

Mid-Century Contracting Bar Stool in Parchment Fiberglass Shell

By Herman Miller

Located in Bay City, MI

This rare Herman Miller contractor stool is a cool display of the fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames. The color is Parchment and it can also be described as egg...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Inspired Fiberglass Lounge with Metal Base

Unavailable

H 35 in W 22 in D 72 in

Mid-Century Inspired Fiberglass Lounge with Metal Base

Located in Quogue, NY

This Mid-Century styled fiberglass lounge with stainless steel base is fabricated in a durable fiberglass shell, gracefully contoured and hand polished to a very high gloss white fin...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Eames Fiberglass DAH Armchair by Zenith

Unavailable

H 29 in W 25 in D 25 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Eames Fiberglass DAH Armchair by Zenith

By Charles Eames

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a rare second generation midcentury fiberglass DAH chair designed by Charles Eames in ochre/pale yellow manufactured in the California by Zenith in the 1950s. This shell, sh...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Danish Teak and Fiberglass Mushroom Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 25 in Dm 16 in

Mid-Century Danish Teak and Fiberglass Mushroom Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Danish teak and fiberglass mushroom table lamp.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Oil and Fiberglass Painting by Lacambra, circa 1975

Unavailable

H 18 in W 24 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Modern Oil and Fiberglass Painting by Lacambra, circa 1975

By S.M. Lacambra

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful painting by S.M. Lacambra executed in oil paint and fiberglass. Textured contours and textures rise from the canvas to create striking figures in organic earth tones. Brigh...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge Chair by Russell Woodard

Unavailable

H 32 in W 24 in D 74 in

Mid-Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge Chair by Russell Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th century modern and coveted spun fiberglass fully retractable chaise lounge chair by Russell Woodard. Features a bright white newly lacquer painted semi-gloss indoor/outdoor ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fiberglass, Paint

Mid-Century Fiberglass Stool in the Style of Sori Yanagi

Unavailable

H 17.75 in Dm 20 in

Mid-Century Fiberglass Stool in the Style of Sori Yanagi

By Sori Yanagi

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Three-legged stool in the style of Sori Yanagi. Unsigned, circa 1960s. Fiberglass, metallic paint. Scuffs to painted surface.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Table Lamp with Fiberglass Shade, Austria, 1950s

Unavailable

H 14.97 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in

Mid-Century Table Lamp with Fiberglass Shade, Austria, 1950s

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

Stunning table lamp, 1950s, Vienna, Austria. Nice minimalistic lamp composed of a black lacquered metal foot with double tubular brass structure and yellow tainted fiberglass diffuse...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-20th Century Pair of Spun Fiberglass Bar Stools by, Woodard

Unavailable

H 40.5 in Dm 21.5 in

Mid-20th Century Pair of Spun Fiberglass Bar Stools by, Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Pair of American Russell Woodard designed spun fiberglass bar stools. Features a deliberate shabby chic white with grey wash indoor/outdoor painted finish. Includes a pai...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Stools

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Paint

Mid-Century Vintage Eames Era Fiberglass Shell Arm Chairs by ChromCraft

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 25 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Vintage Eames Era Fiberglass Shell Arm Chairs by ChromCraft

By Chromcraft

Located in New York, NY

Colorful pair of Chromcraft molded fiberglass chairs with brass legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Spun Fiberglass Slipper Chairs by Russell Woodard

Unavailable

H 35 in W 20.5 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Spun Fiberglass Slipper Chairs by Russell Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of spun fiberglass curve back chairs by Russell Woodard. Newly painted in original white finish. Includes two original black vinyl cushion with white piping. Ideal for any spa...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lamp with Fiberglass Shade by Gregorietti

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Lamp with Fiberglass Shade by Gregorietti

By Valenti, Salvatore Gregorietti

Located in Paris, FR

Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Salvatore Gregorietti for Valenti, circa 1965. A fiberglass shade sculpted as a cloth or tissue is draped over the brushed metal base which ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Slipper Chairs by Russell Woodard

Unavailable

H 25.5 in Dm 20 in

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Slipper Chairs by Russell Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern spun fiberglass lattice slipper chairs by Russell Woodard. Newly painted in the original white. These chairs are light weight and can be used in or outdoors.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Paint

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

• Original Eames Herman Miller DSS fiberglass shell chairs circa 1960. One bone and one white chair. • Iconic design with fiberglass shell on stackable steel base. • Comfortable co...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Black Fiberglass Side Table Fioriera, B&B Italia, Italy 1966

Unavailable

H 14.18 in Dm 40.95 in

Mid-Century Modern Black Fiberglass Side Table Fioriera, B&B Italia, Italy 1966

By B&B Italia, Paolo Caliari

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern Black Fiberglass Side Table “Fioriera” by B&B Italia, Italy 1966. Produced in Italy in 1966 from the manufacturer B&B Italia, this black round side table - nam...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Cenutury Brass and Fiberglass Desk Lamps

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 6 in D 8 in

Mid-Cenutury Brass and Fiberglass Desk Lamps

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Beautiful matching pair of brass and fiberglass desk lamps with swivel shade. Excellent quality and condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual Sculptural Fiberglass Chair

Unavailable

H 30 in W 23 in D 21 in

Unusual Sculptural Fiberglass Chair

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Gray fiberglass chair with iron frame. Mid-Century Modern, possibly a prototype. Very sculptural and comfortable but on the small side.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs, 1960s

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 24.81 in

Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs, 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Here we have a iconic design classics from the Mid-Century Modern period. These vintage fiberglass shell armchair was designed by Charles Eames and produc...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge

Unavailable

H 40 in W 27.75 in D 72 in

Spun Fiberglass Chaise Lounge

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Mid Century spun fiberglass chaise poolside patio lounge in white.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fiberglass

Sculptural Molded Fiberglass Chair

Unavailable

H 32 in W 27 in D 24 in

Sculptural Molded Fiberglass Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sculptural molded fiberglass chair displaying great character.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 22 in W 44 in D 35 in

Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair

By Wendell Castle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass "Castle Chair" red fiberglass Iconic fiberglass chair from Wendell Castle's Molar Series in very desirable red color. This piece was designed in 1969 as...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Design and Colorful Fiberglass and Brushed Metal Sofa

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in

Design and Colorful Fiberglass and Brushed Metal Sofa

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Design sofa and colorful fabric (seat cushion and fabric cover removable) with fiberglass shell and brushed metal luge feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Space Age Canapes

Materials

Metal

Fiberglass Writing Desk, Germany, 1960s

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 70.08 in D 31.11 in

Fiberglass Writing Desk, Germany, 1960s

By Dieter Rams, Otto Zapf

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Fiberglass desk from 1968. Fiberglass partially painted. The inside is fiberglass natural. The desk has troughs for small parts on the top. The desk comes from the old production c...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Fiberglass Sideboard 1970´s

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in

Fiberglass Sideboard 1970´s

Located in Berlin, DE

Discover this characteristic fiberglass sideboard, typical of the 1970s era. With its two levels, it can be used versatilely as a desk, whether seated or standing, providing comfort ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Fiberglass

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Mid Century Fiberglass Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mid century fiberglass furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of plastic, fiberglass and metal, every item from our selection of mid century fiberglass furniture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of mid century fiberglass furniture, we have 3679 options in-stock, while there are 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of mid century fiberglass furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of mid century fiberglass furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of mid century fiberglass furniture over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Fiberglass Furniture?

Prices for a piece of mid century fiberglass furniture start at $68 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $2,058.

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

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.

Materials: Plastic Furniture

Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.

From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.

When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.

Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.

Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mid Century Fiberglass Furniture

What is mid century furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if furniture is mid century?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
What is mid century modern furniture?
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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.
Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?
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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.
What year is mid-century modern furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
There 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.
What defines mid-century modern furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?
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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.