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.

French Mid Century Modern Furniture

France And Son Denmark

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French Mid Century Coffee Table

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French Country Or French Rustic Coffee Tables

Gilac Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Plastic & Glass, France, 1960s

$960

Gilac Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Plastic & Glass, France, 1960s

By Gilac Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

An authentic French Mid-Century Modern wall mirror manufactured by GILAC, France, during the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plastic

English Mid-Century Modern Crystal Table Lamp

$585

English Mid-Century Modern Crystal Table Lamp

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid Century Modern crystal table lamp, English.

Category

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

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Roger Capron & Jean Derval, 1960s

$5,000

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Roger Capron & Jean Derval, 1960s

By Jean Derval, Roger Capron

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

It works equally well as a statement coffee table in a contemporary interior or as an important addition to a collection of French Mid-Century Modern furniture and Vallauris ceramics.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

French Mid-century Magazine Rack, 1950s, after Jacques Adnet

$1,300

French Mid-century Magazine Rack, 1950s, after Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack after Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

French Fiberglass Chair by Jean-René Picard for S.E.T.A., 1955

$1,932Sale Price|25% Off

French Fiberglass Chair by Jean-René Picard for S.E.T.A., 1955

By Jean-René Picard

Located in Hamburg, DE

Today, these chairs are increasingly sought after by collectors of French Mid-Century Modern furniture and early fiberglass design.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Baumann France, Beechwood, 1950-1960

$10,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Baumann France, Beechwood, 1950-1960

By Baumann France

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of vintage low Mid-Century modern French armchairs made of hand crafted polished Beechwood and Bentwood, designed and produced by Baumann France in good condition.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabric

$20,679 / item

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabric

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...

Jacques Quinet Monograph by Guitemie Maldonado, Art Deco, France, 1999

$450

Jacques Quinet Monograph by Guitemie Maldonado, Art Deco, France, 1999

By Jacques Quinet

Located in Miami, FL

Author: Guitemie Maldonado Publisher: Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris Language: French Binding: Hardcover with illustrated dust jacket Illustrations: Numerous black-and-white and co...

Category

1990s French Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric

$17,873 / item

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric

By Greenapple, GF Modern

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...

French Mid-Century Modern Folding Wood Room Divider by Baumann Fils & Cie

$3,216

French Mid-Century Modern Folding Wood Room Divider by Baumann Fils & Cie

By Baumann France

Located in Berlin, DE

French Mid-Century Modern folding room divider or screen by Baumann Fils & Cie, Paris, dating from the mid-20th century. The screen features an unusual flexible construction composed...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

André Sornay Cabinet, Circa 1960, France

$15,000

André Sornay Cabinet, Circa 1960, France

By Andre Sornay

Located in Girona, Spain

In 1923 he showed an ensemble in white sycamore at the 1923 Salon d’Automne. ABOUT THE STYLE: French Mid-Century Modern furniture is defined by a refined elegance that blends simple...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Sapele Wood

1950s Round Wicker Basket Chair in the Style of Jacques Adnet

$425

1950s Round Wicker Basket Chair in the Style of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The design pairs the organic texture of woven natural fiber with a clean, spare metal base — a combination characteristic of French Mid-Century modern furniture. The basket chair fo...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by SCE France, Opal Crystal, 1970s Pair

$861 / set

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by SCE France, Opal Crystal, 1970s Pair

By SCE France 1

Located in Den Haag, NL

Two identical White opal crystal glass conical pyramid style lampshade with a layer of clear glass on the outside, ending clear on top. France 1970s

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Opal

Mid-Century Modern Square Coffee Table

$2,600

Mid-Century Modern Square Coffee Table

By France & Søn

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice 31x31" square walnut base coffee table with nice tile or cross top design.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pair of Collapsible French Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Lama

$1,970Sale Price / set|42% Off

Pair of Collapsible French Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Lama

By Lama

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern sling lounge chairs in patent leather by Lama. They are part of the history of European functional modernist chairs that collapse and can be...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Mid Century Teak Side Table By France And Son Denmark

$1,000

Danish Mid Century Teak Side Table By France And Son Denmark

By France & Søn

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic Mid Century Danish design. Teak Side Table with fine form and having an Openwork magazine shelf below. Condition: Please see detail photos. Wear to finish with scratches an...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Denmark mid-century modern sofa Minerva Peter Hvidt France & Daverkosen, 1960s

$2,406

Denmark mid-century modern sofa Minerva Peter Hvidt France & Daverkosen, 1960s

By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen

Located in MIlano, IT

Denmark mid-century modern beige fabric and wood sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen, 1960s Minerva three-seater sofa with seat and backrest composed of cushions upho...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern French Floorlamp, Wood & Brass and Glass

$1,637

Mid-Century Modern French Floorlamp, Wood & Brass and Glass

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern French floorlamp, wood & brass and glass New lampshade. Dimensions : -175cm with lampshade -145cm without.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Pair of Modern Vintage Beechwood Armchairs by Baumann France

$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

20th Century French Pair of Modern Vintage Beechwood Armchairs by Baumann France

By Baumann France

Located in Miami, FL

A fine, newly upholstered Pair of Baumann Argos Armchairs made of Beechwood, with Creme Color Fabric circa 1970. These stunning and high quality pair of armchairs or Argos lounge c...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Danish Modern Coffee Table in Teak for France & Daverkosen

$2,751

Mid-Century Danish Modern Coffee Table in Teak for France & Daverkosen

By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

During this time, the pair created designs for some of Denmark's most prominent brands, including Fritz Hansen, France & Søn, and Søborg Møbelfabrik. In 1950, they designed the AX ch...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair

$1,200 / item

Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modern original Lee Woodard side chairs with gilt and red painted finish. These Salterini French style wrought iron accent chairs have been reupholstered in a fabulous c...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid Century Modern English G-Plan "Librenza" Credenza

$2,200

Mid Century Modern English G-Plan "Librenza" Credenza

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid Century Modern G-Plan "Librenza" credenza, English.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century French Black Mid-Century Modern Vallauris Amphora

$795

Mid 20th Century French Black Mid-Century Modern Vallauris Amphora

Located in High Point, NC

This mid 20th century Mid-Century Modern Vallauris amphora from France is glazed in black and hand-painted with a riot of garden flowers, with gilt-edged twin handles. The enamel-lik...

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Mid-20th Century French Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Swivel Lounge Chairs by France & Sons

$900 / set

Mid-Century Swivel Lounge Chairs by France & Sons

By France & Søn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vinyl upholstered swiveling side chairs. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century French Bamboo Rattan Glass Top Console Table

$1,450

Mid-Century French Bamboo Rattan Glass Top Console Table

By McGuire

Located in Bradenton, FL

Mid-Century French Bamboo Rattan Glass Top Console or Sofa Table with leather bindings in the style of a McGuire table from the 1970's. Six legs for sturdiness. Perfect for the entry...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Modern Abstract Landscape Painting by Gartier, France

$6,750

Mid Century Modern Abstract Landscape Painting by Gartier, France

Located in Ventura, CA

Mid Century Modern Abstract Landscape Painting by Gartier, France Step into the vibrant and revolutionary world of mid-century art featuring this French landscape painting signed le...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

France & Son Round Solid Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

$3,000

France & Son Round Solid Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

By France & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Piter Hvitd for France & Son round solid teak Danish Mid-Century Modern coffee table.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Brass Pair of Sconces by SCE, 1960s, France

$884 / set

Mid-Century Brass Pair of Sconces by SCE, 1960s, France

By SCE France 1

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-Century Brass Pair of Sconces by SCE, 1960s, France Elegant rare high quality wall lamps. Note : One of them has metal abrasion on the bottom. Please see the photos. Lamps are ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen

$2,400

Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen

By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen

Located in New York, NY

Sophisticated, stylish and rare Mid century Danish Modern lounge chair, by Arne Vodder, for France and Daverkosen, made in Denmark, circa 1950's. The chair is in very good, origina...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Superb Mid Century Modern Danish Extending Coffee Table *FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY

$5,686

Superb Mid Century Modern Danish Extending Coffee Table *FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY

By France & Daverkosen

Located in Portlaoise, IE

This elegant mid-century modern extending coffee table was crafted circa 1960 by the esteemed Danish manufacturer France & Daverkosen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Chequered Top Coffee Table by Arne Vodder for France & Son

$2,076

Mid-Century Modern Chequered Top Coffee Table by Arne Vodder for France & Son

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful Mid Century Modern Chequered top design, rectangular coffee table by Arne Vodder For France & Son circa 1960’s. Features a rectangular top over box jointed style legs wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Misouri Furniture Mid-Century Mahogany Two Door French Notary Cabinet

$2,495

Misouri Furniture Mid-Century Mahogany Two Door French Notary Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-Century Mahogany Two-Door French Notary Cabinet. Double French doors open to reveal 20 tray drawers, all operating smoothly. Wood backing. Measures 26 " in width, 16 " in depth...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Oak Chairs with Red Upholstery, 1950s

$8,042

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Oak Chairs with Red Upholstery, 1950s

By French House & Garden

Located in Milano, IT

Set of six chairs in Oak with red fabric upholstery. Modernist style, beautiful wood work. Made in France, 1950's.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Fancher Furniture French Provincial Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables

$1,995 / set

Pair Fancher Furniture French Provincial Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables

By Fancher Furniture Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Fancher Furniture French Provincial Style Fruitwood single drawer tiered Bedside Tables Nightstands. Measure 20.5" in width, 17" in depth 27.75" in height. Lower tier clea...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Fruitwood

Roger Feraud French Mid-Century Modern Iron & Nickel Coat Hat Rack Space Age

$2,500

Roger Feraud French Mid-Century Modern Iron & Nickel Coat Hat Rack Space Age

By Roger Feraud, Geo, France 1

Located in Miami, FL

Space age coat or hat rack by Roger Feraud for GEO France. Features a black finished iron core, hairpin legs and eight nickel-plated astrolabs. Mid-Century Modern Design from the l...

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron, Nickel

2 French Mid-Century Modern floor lamps.

$5,155

2 French Mid-Century Modern floor lamps.

Located in Mouscron, WHT

2 French Mid-Century Modern floor lamps.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Raoul Ubac Signed Limited Edition French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lithograph

$995

Raoul Ubac Signed Limited Edition French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Lithograph

By Raoul Ubac

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, Mid-Century Modern abstract lithograph (lithographie) by artist Raoul Ubac (1910 - 1985). Ubac was a French painter, sculptor, photographer and engraver who embraced Su...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern French Oak Dining Table

$6,950

Mid-Century Modern French Oak Dining Table

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining table, oak, France, 1950s A well-crafted French dining table in solid oak, dating from the 1950s. The rectangular top showcases the beautiful grain and warm patina of the woo...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Circa 1970s English Crystal Block Table Lamp

$485

Circa 1970s English Crystal Block Table Lamp

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories.

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Vanity Chairs, France 1960s, Mid-Century Modern

$919 / item

Vanity Chairs, France 1960s, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Cork, IE

UK & EUROPE CUSTOMERS: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A CUSTOMIZED SHIPPING QUOTE! This pair of romantic vanity chairs with ornate white metal frames and cushioned seats probably hails f...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century modern scandinavian sofa 2 seats FD451

$7,467

Mid-Century modern scandinavian sofa 2 seats FD451

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century modern scandinavian sofa 2 seats FD451 by Peter Hvidty & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Søn. Teak and canne. New cover. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark und...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Teak

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Side Table or Coffee Table

$2,870

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Side Table or Coffee Table

By Maison Ramsay

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and sober French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical end, side or coffee table attributed to Ramsay with four legs in an arched form emanating from a central cross form. Each leg...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Gate Leg Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Teak

$6,893

Mid-Century Modern Gate Leg Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Teak

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen

Located in PARIS, FR

1st edition France & Daverkosen before 1957 for this beautiful Gate Leg table by Danish designers Hvidt & Molgaard. Its base gives it its originality, but it is above all the...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century French Modern Lacquered Barcart

$1,496

Mid Century French Modern Lacquered Barcart

Located in Tulsa, OK

**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relatin...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Rush Seats, France 1960s

$6,995 / set

French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Rush Seats, France 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Their silhouettes feel grounded in traditional French furniture making, yet the simplicity of the lines ensures the qualities of mid-century modern design.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

"Mid-Century Modern Oil on Canvas Landscape, Titled Nightfall, France"

$2,800

"Mid-Century Modern Oil on Canvas Landscape, Titled Nightfall, France"

Located in Queens, NY

Framed oil on canvas abstract landscape of a path leading through a wooded area in a gilt and driftwood frame

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs by Raphael, Brown Leather, Steel Base

$6,200 / set

Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs by Raphael, Brown Leather, Steel Base

By Raphael Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Post-War Design side chairs with a scoop seat form supported on a steel pedestal ending in a 3 prong base with brown leather seat and tufted back (att: RAPHAEL)

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Bench, France, 1970s

$860

Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Bench, France, 1970s

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Large solid pine bench featuring a long rectangular seat with straightforward proportions, resting on straight assembled legs. The design is simple and utilitarian, highlighting the ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Collection of Eight Mid-Century Modern Interior & Furniture Design Watercolours

$4,706 / set

Collection of Eight Mid-Century Modern Interior & Furniture Design Watercolours

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A striking collection of eight original Mid-Century Modern Italian design studies by Anfossi, executed in watercolour and ink on paper.

Category

20th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

French Victorian Cloisonné Magnifying Glass, Mid-Century Modern

$220

French Victorian Cloisonné Magnifying Glass, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian-style magnifying glass with a cloisonne porcelain handle.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sofa – French Yellow Performance Fabric

$5,475 / item

Mid-Century Modern Sofa – French Yellow Performance Fabric

By Bramble

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern Sofa – French Yellow Performance Fabric is a contemporary take on a design classic, defined by clean lines, a low-profile silhouette, and a minimalist form. The streamlined, b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Armchair – French Yellow Performance Fabric

$2,235 / item

Mid-Century Modern Armchair – French Yellow Performance Fabric

By Bramble

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern Armchair – French Yellow Performance Fabric is a contemporary take on a design classic, defined by clean lines, a low-profile silhouette, and a minimalist form. The streamline...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Silver-Plated Serving Piece, France, 20th Century

$315

Mid-Century Modern Silver-Plated Serving Piece, France, 20th Century

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th century Mid-Century Modern serving piece from France is worked in richly toned silver. Its design carries the Mid-Century Modern idiom through in its proportions and detail...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern French Sofa in Solid Elm

$5,950

Mid-Century Modern French Sofa in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, elm, France, 1960s This sofa from the 1960s present a bold and sculptural shape, combining geometric clarity with a sense of comfort and solidity. The overall form is ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Early 20th Century Color French Tapestry, Mid-Century Modern Fabric

$1,351Sale Price|20% Off

Early 20th Century Color French Tapestry, Mid-Century Modern Fabric

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th Century Color French Tapestry By unknown manufacturer. From France In original condition, with wear consistent of age and use preserving a beautiful patina.

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa

$6,980 / set

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning original Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa..

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

French Mid-Century Modern 1960's Brass Side Table

$1,875

French Mid-Century Modern 1960's Brass Side Table

Located in Carmine, TX

French Mid-Century Modern 1960s Brass Side Table, featuring a refined rectangular form with two glass tiers, a warm brass frame, and elegant fluted legs. The clean architectural line...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Mid Century Modern Silvered Floor Lamp

$1,400

French Mid Century Modern Silvered Floor Lamp

Located in Buchanan, NY

This mid-century French 1950s floor lamp embodies a futuristic aesthetic reminiscent of the Jetsons. The lamp features a round tiered base that provides stability and lends an air of...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Silver

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern S-Curved Metal & Glass Side Tables

$18,000 / set

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern S-Curved Metal & Glass Side Tables

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Mid-Century form end / side tables with dark gold/brown powder coated metal S-curved frames supporting three glass shelves with mirrored edges. (PRICED AS PAIR)

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

French Mid-Century Modern Framed Architectural Rendering

$950

French Mid-Century Modern Framed Architectural Rendering

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French vintage (circa 1980) hand-drawn and colored rendering of a proposed cultural center with pedestrian plaza. The modern/postmodern style is a visually exciting series of archite...

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

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Pair of Mid-Century Walnut Side Tables

Unavailable

H 24 in W 26 in D 18 in

Pair of Mid-Century Walnut Side Tables

By Century Furniture

Located in Toronto, ON

Pair of 3 drawer beautifully framed walnut side/night tables with original hardware. Original finish has lightly sanded and french polished.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

French Mid-Century Modern Stool

Unavailable

H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in

French Mid-Century Modern Stool

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Paris, FR

French Mid-Century Modern stool in the manner of Jacques Adnet.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

French Mid-Century Modern Sideboard

Unavailable

H 36 in W 71 in D 17.76 in

French Mid-Century Modern Sideboard

Located in New Orleans, LA

Extremely well designed and constructed French beechwood sideboard. Hardware is unusual stylized brass pulls has eight drawers and two doors. Carefully restored.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Oval Dining Table with Two Leaves - Seats up to 10

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 64.97 in D 43.31 in

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Oval Dining Table with Two Leaves - Seats up to 10

By Baumann France

Located in TARBES, FR

This oval dining table is a masterful expression of Mid-Century Modern design, seamlessly blending an organic silhouette with a bold architectural presence. Its defining feature is t...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

French Baroque Mid-Century Modern Wall Light

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H 39.38 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

French Baroque Mid-Century Modern Wall Light

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Spectacular French Baroque style Mid-Century Modern wall light. The six lights work perfectly. Please contact us for delivery details.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern French Coffee Table

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H 19.25 in W 39.75 in D 23.5 in

Mid-Century Modern French Coffee Table

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

Beautifully worn gold finish on metal scroll base. Black marble top.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chairs, France, 1950s

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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chairs, France, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern cocktail chairs, France, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern French Deyrolle Lithograph Poster

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H 46.5 in W 35 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Modern French Deyrolle Lithograph Poster

By Deyrolle

Located in East Hampton, NY

A French school poster from the 1930s by the famous 170 year old Deyrolle taxidermy and botanist shop at 46, Rue du Bac in Paris, depicts various Animaux Rayonnes (plant-like animals...

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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

French Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sconce

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H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 7.88 in

French Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sconce

By Jacques Biny

Located in Paris, FR

French Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sconce with nickel-plated shade attributed to Jacques Biny circa 1950. The shade is orientable.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Period French Poster for Orangina

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H 36.38 in W 27.5 in D 0.01 in

Mid-Century Modern Period French Poster for Orangina

By Bernard Villemot

Located in New York, NY

This is a French Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster for the drink Orangina. This image was created by the prolific poster artist, Bernard Villemot in 1953, his first of man...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

French Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Coffee Table

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H 14.57 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in

French Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Coffee Table

Located in Brussels, Brussels

French Mid-Century Modern tubular chrome coffee table. Tiered metal coffee table with blue smoked glass top. Please look at our storefront page to browse our entire collection. P...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern French Halogen Floor Lamp

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H 74.75 in W 10 in D 9 in

Mid-Century Modern French Halogen Floor Lamp

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this Mid-Century Modern French Halogen Floor Lamp is constructed of metal in black with brass accents. The rectangular uplight rest on two columns that ...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern French Chrome Halogen Floor Lamp

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H 72.75 in W 11 in D 7 in

Mid-Century Modern French Chrome Halogen Floor Lamp

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this Mid-Century Modern French Halogen Floor Lamp is constructed of metal chrome. The rectangular up light rest on two columns attached at the bottom wi...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak "Minerva" Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt

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H 16.5 in W 60 in D 20 in

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak "Minerva" Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt

By France & Søn

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern cocktail table part of the "Minerva" collection of France and Son designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molagaard in Denmark in the 1960's. This lo...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern French Flat-Weave Carpet

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W 72 in L 106 in

Mid-Century Modern French Flat-Weave Carpet

Located in Concord, MA

Mid-Century Modern French Aubusson inspired flat-weave carpet. Great condition. Measures: 8 feet 10 inches x 6 feet

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

French Mid-Century Modern Silhouette Girl Lamp

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H 14.97 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

French Mid-Century Modern Silhouette Girl Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

French Mid-Century Modern lamp with a Silhouette of a girl face in elm on a ebony base. The base is signed with a unknown monogram HS. The fabric shade is on a gilded metal rod. The ...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Period French Advertising Poster, "Vers La France" 1950s

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H 38.5 in W 24.57 in D 0.01 in

Mid-Century Modern Period French Advertising Poster, "Vers La France" 1950s

Located in New York, NY

This is a Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster for the maritime company Chargeurs Reunis by Brenet in the 1950s. This lively and colorful scene shows a group of stylishly dre...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Small French Mid-Century Modern Demilune Console Table

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H 26.5 in W 28 in D 11.5 in

Small French Mid-Century Modern Demilune Console Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

FROM OUR NEW MID-CENTURY MODERN & ART DECO SHIPMENT: Unusually designed small French Mid-Century Modern demi-lune console table.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Demi-lune Tables

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Walnut

French Mid-Century Modern Design Arm Chair

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H 43 in W 31 in D 29 in

French Mid-Century Modern Design Arm Chair

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This large and comfortable French Mid-Century Modern Design arm chair offers a wonderful contrast between the black enameled metal body and the fluffy lamb’s wool seat. The oversize...

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20th Century French Armchairs

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Metal

French Mid-Century Modern Sconce by Arlus

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H 20 in W 20 in D 35 in

French Mid-Century Modern Sconce by Arlus

By Arlus

Located in Paris, FR

French Mid-Century Modern double sconce by Maison Arlus, circa 1950. White lacquered metal, brass and frozen glass shade.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Spectacular France And Son Danish L-shaped Coffee Table Mid Century

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H 20.48 in W 37.41 in D 37.8 in

Spectacular France And Son Danish L-shaped Coffee Table Mid Century

By France & Søn

Located in London, GB

It features a beautiful iridescent teak veneered top on a solid teak frame and 5 legs, with attractive exposed joinery details to the corners and complete with its original France & ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

French 20th Century Fabric by Pierre Paulin Mid-Century Modern Armchair

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H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in

French 20th Century Fabric by Pierre Paulin Mid-Century Modern Armchair

By Pierre Paulin

Located in CANTELEU, FR

This French 20th-century dining table by Pierre Paulin showcases the innovative spirit of mid-century modern design, creatively incorporating fabric into its structure. Known for his...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

French Granite Mosaic Table Mid Century Modern 60s

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H 18.12 in W 33.67 in D 15.75 in

French Granite Mosaic Table Mid Century Modern 60s

Located in Escalona, Toledo

French Coffee Table from the 1960s. Beautiful unique piece, with black lacquered iron structure with artistic and colorful image made of mosaic of fine granite stones forming fish fi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Granite, Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs, France, circa 1950

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H 33.47 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs, France, circa 1950

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Pretty pair of mismatched vintage chairs: one has a gray / taupe / mottled beige fabric, and the other a multicolored striped fabric. Wooden structure (beech), compass feet. Mo...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Modern French Set of Bistro Wooden Chairs, 1950s

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H 31.11 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in

Mid-Century Modern French Set of Bistro Wooden Chairs, 1950s

Located in Florence, IT

Mid-Century Modern French set of 10 bistro wooden chairs, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Period French Poster for the National Lottery

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H 61.88 in W 45.25 in D 0.01 in

Mid-Century Modern Period French Poster for the National Lottery

Located in New York, NY

This is a Mid-Century Modern period French advertising poster for the national lottery from 1963. The piece depicts a women standing next to a horse, holding a Horn of some type and ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Mid-Century Modern Period French Advertising Poster for Amora Mustard

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H 46.75 in W 63 in D 0.01 in

Mid-Century Modern Period French Advertising Poster for Amora Mustard

Located in New York, NY

This is a French Mid-Century Modern period advertising poster for the mustard brand, Amora. This poster was created in the 1960s by the artist known as Roland. With its minimal and s...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Ole Wancher Senator Teak Loungechair for Cado 1951, Mid-Century Modern

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H 32.29 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in

Ole Wancher Senator Teak Loungechair for Cado 1951, Mid-Century Modern

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in Odense, DK

This lounge chair was designed by Ole Wancher in 1951 for Cado (France & Søn) in Denmark. The frame is made in solid teak with spherical armrest. The frames are dowelled and screwed ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Gilbert Valentin Mid-Century Modern French Vase/ Vallauris

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H 9 in W 5.25 in D 4.75 in

Gilbert Valentin Mid-Century Modern French Vase/ Vallauris

By Gilbert Valentin

Located in Winnetka, IL

A two-color, glazed earthenware vase by the French ceramic artist Gilbert Valentin (1928-2001) with a modernist design. A master of glazes, Valentin uses striking canary yellow and b...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of French 20th Century Lacquered Mid-Century Modern Bamboo style Armchairs

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H 30.71 in W 25.99 in D 29.14 in

Pair of French 20th Century Lacquered Mid-Century Modern Bamboo style Armchairs

Located in CANTELEU, FR

These French mid-20th century lacquered armchairs showcase the sleek, timeless elegance of mid-century modern design. With a high-gloss lacquer finish, the chairs exude sophisticatio...

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Lacquer

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French Mid Century Modern Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of French mid century modern furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of French mid century modern furniture, we have 28651 options in-stock, while there are 921 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of French mid century modern furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of French mid century modern furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Charlotte Perriand, Guillerme et Chambron and Maison Jansen each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of French mid century modern furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Mid Century Modern Furniture?

Prices for a piece of French mid century modern furniture start at $1 and top out at $1,228,234 with the average selling for $2,837.

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.

Questions About French Mid Century Modern Furniture

What is mid century modern furniture?
2 Answers
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.