About Mid-Century
At the start of any interior design project, you wonder what style should I choose? what style do I like? what style will look good in that space? what style will I feel comfortable with? Whether you’re decorating a single room or a whole house, a bungalow or a mansion the style will change dependant on the existing space and what is appropriate for it. The following list of interior design styles is not a definitive list but rather a selection of some of the most common or popular interior design styles, more styles exist and more are being created all the time. You should use this list to gain a basic understanding of common interior design styles and what is involved in each of them, how they differ and how to create them. Mid-Century modern style reappeared on our radar screens more than a decade ago, but the wildly popular show Mad Men has pushed it even farther into the limelight. Just as the name implies, it spanned a period of roughly two and a half decades in the middle of the 20th century, from the mid-1940s to 1970. Its uncomplicated, fresh aesthetic arose from a desire to propel postwar America into the modern era and recast design through a bold new lens. Mid-Century modern’s emphasis on pared-down forms, contemporary patterns, natural materials and a seamless flow between indoors and out create a medley of functional comfort and chic style. The look bridges the organic and the man-made, with one foot in the natural world and the other in brave new territory that still has the power to surprise us today. Mid-Century style is unique in that it’s largely driven by innovative mass-produced furniture and accents. Perhaps no other period produced the same volume of household-name artists and designers as this era: George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen and dozens more. Their singular furnishings and accents drive and define the look, from Marshmallow sofas to sculptural Egg and Womb chairs. (source: onlinedesignteacher.com & houzz.com)
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Danish Modern highback recliner armchair by Juul Kristensen for JK Denmark, 1960s
Furniture, SeatingDanish design, the highback recliner armchair is adjustable in any desired position up to the horizontal position. The frame is made of solid teak, upholstered in a beige fabric which highlights the color of the wood very well. The recliner is fully refurbished and reupholstered, thus being in an excellent vintage condition, perfectly functional and without defects. Designed as aesthetically pleasing but also very comfortable, this distinguished highback recliner armchair will surely be a real eye-catcher and mood maker!690 €690 € -
Vintage bedside table lamp made in Germany, 1980s
Lighting, Table LampsBeautiful bedside table lamp with globular body made of beige glazed ceramic and brown lampshade with light fixture. The design of the lamp is a classic, simple and elegant one, specific to the Mid Century era. The lamp gives a warm, pleasant and restful light. Fully functional, the lamp is in very good vintage conditions. E14 bulb is not included. Dimensions (HxWxD): 18x11x11 cm; Lamp Body (HxWxD): 9x9x9 cm; Lampshade (HxWxD): 10x11x11 cm; Lenght cord: 110 cm ; Weight: 500 g Even if the lamp work it is a vintage item, so we recommend that it be checked by a specialist before use. The item colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources, sales platform settings or your monitor settings. For a more conclusive idea please see the detail pictures or ask for details. Thanks for your visit!40 €40 € -
Space Age Bubble Glass Bedside Table Lamp from Hawill, 1960s, set of two
Lighting, Table LampsThese lovely lamps from the 60's have a typical look to the Mid Century design with a rectangular base made of cream-white and red plastic and the bubble glass lampshades colored in a smoky brown tint. Emitting a warm light, the lamps create a vintage atmosphere as pleasant as it is restful. Fully functional, the lamps are in very good vintage conditions. E14 bulbs is not included. Dimensions (HxWxD): 25x9x12 cm; Lenght cord: 110 cm ; Weight: 575 g (each) Even if the lamps work they are a vintage items, so we recommend that it be checked by a specialist before use. The items colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources, sales platform settings or your monitor settings. For a more conclusive idea please see the detail pictures or ask for details. Thanks for your visit!230 €230 € -
Vintage desk lamp with flexible arm, Belgium, 1970s
Lighting, Table LampsVintage desk lamp with a classic lampshade, flexible arm and round base.The lampshade and the top of the base are painted brown. Fully functional, the lamp is in good vintage conditions, with small signs of wear specific to age (see photo). E27bulb is not included. Dimensions (HxWxD): 42x14x20 cm; Lenght cord: 170 cm ; Weight: 1000 g Even if the lamp work it is a vintage item, so we recommend that it be checked by a specialist before use. The item colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources, sales platform settings or your monitor settings. For a more conclusive idea please see the detail pictures or ask for details. Thanks for your visit!60 €60 € -
Scandinavian Modern table lamp by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s
Lighting, Table LampsIconic table lamp for Mid Century Scandinavian design, designed in the early 70's by the Uno & Östen Kristiansson brothers for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden. The stylized beech wood pedestal provide a simple and extremely elegant design that emphasizes the expressiveness of the wood fibers and which continues with a conical acrylic light dispenser, which supports the imposing original linen lampshade. The elegant silhouette of the light dispenser makes it possible to use the lamp without lampshade, depending on the interior design and the user's preference. The lamp generates a warm and comfortable light, which predisposes to relaxation and good mood. Both the wooden pedestal and the light dispenser are marked with the manufacturer's brand. The lamp is in excellent vintage condition, with all the original components, including the linen lampshade (there are few cases in which it can still be found, especially in perfect condition!) Dimensions: Wood pedestal: height 44 cm, diameter 11 cm Light dispenser: height 24 cm, diameter 32 cm Shade: height 30 cm, diameter 38 cm Electrics: Cord length: 200 cm; Cable-mounted switch; Lightbulb Socket(s): 1 x Edison Screw (E27 or ES), max.60W bulb (not included) Even if the lamp perfectly work it is a vintage item, so we recommend that it be checked by a specialist before use. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks for your visit!780 €780 € -
ERPEES bedside lamp from Pfäffle Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
Lighting, Table LampsThe lamp, with a nice design specific to the Mid-Century Modern era, is provided with a triangular base with a built-in switch, folding brass rod and an adjustable perforated conical lampshade made of aluminum and brass, with circular round holes. The lampshade and the top of the base are painted light blue. Fully functional, the lamp is in very good vintage conditions. E14 bulb is not included. Dimensions (HxWxD): 25x12x15 cm; Lenght cord: 120 cm ; Weight: 500 g Even if the lamp work it is a vintage item, so we recommend that it be checked by a specialist before use. The item colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources, sales platform settings or your monitor settings. For a more conclusive idea please see the detail pictures or ask for details. Thanks for your visit!120 €120 € -
Impressive Italian 7 Arms Arc Lamp from 1970s
Floor Lamps, Lighting, TrendsThis huge Italian "Arc" floor lamp with a Goffredo Reggiani style design is a real eye-catcher in any interior be it home, office, restaurant or hotel. The elegance of the 7 light points creates a warm atmospheric light and the organic inspire style and tranquility. This floor lamp can be mounted in various shapes due to the fact that the arms are individually adjustable and the lampshades can turn all the way around. Materials: heavy metal base with dimming function and cable foot switch, 7 arms and aluminum cylindrical lampshades. Dimensions: Height: 220cm Width (adjustable): +/- 200cm Lampshade diameter: 5 cm Metal base: 40 x 25 x 10 cm Cord length: 220 cm Condition: The lamp is in good vintage condition, with normal signs of wear and tear. The regular E14 bulbs lights are not included. The lamp is tested and ready to use, however as with all vintage lighting, we recommend checking and updating as necessary.1.500 €1.500 € -
Space Age Table Lamp By Motoko Ishii For Staff Leuchten, Germany 1970’s
Lighting, Table LampsModel 1391 (big globe) table lamp designed by Motoko Ishii in 1970's and manufactured by Staff Leuchten, Germany. This unique Space Age lamp is provided with a large glass shade (half mirror and half transparent) supported by a chrome plated cylindric base. The lamp is in exceptional vintage condition and in perfect working order, ready to use. Technical specifications: 1 x Edison Screw (E27 or ES) with lightbulb included Cord length: 180 cm Shade diameter: 24 cm If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks for your visit!600 €600 € -
Gorgeous hanging lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960’s
Ceiling Lights, LightingRare hanging lamp designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, in 1960s. Strongly deviating glass cone, rarely encountered in the designer's creation, a totally different model from his bubble glass lampshades. The lamp is in exceptional vintage condition, the electrics has been overhauled and is in perfect working order. The bulb are included. Cord length: 90 cm500 €500 € -
Space Age Atomic tripod table lamp by Massive, 1960s
Lighting, Table LampsExtremely rare lamp model 12334 produced by Massive, Belgium in the 1960s, in the purest Mid-Century Modern style. White opal frosted and ribbed pumpkin style oval glass lampshade. The cone above the lampshade and the support below the lampshade are made of solid teak wood. The legs and the upper ring are made of polished brass. Absolutely all parts of the lamp are the original ones, including the electrical components. The lamp is in exceptional vintage condition and in working condition. The bulb are included. Lampshade diameter: 22 cm ; Cord length: 180 cm As already mentioned, the lamp works, but as with all vintage lighting, we recommend checking and updating as necessary. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. The lamp is listed on the vintage lighting consulting portal, Vintageinfo (www.vintageinfo.be/massive-tripod-table-lamp)550 €550 € -
Ray/Cobra desk lamp by Lupela, Madrid – Spain, 1970s
Lighting, Table LampsEye-catching Mid-Century Lupela desk lamp in black and gray, with two ligts. The shade is provided with a glass diffuser and can rotate in all directions. Absolutely all parts of the lamp are the original ones, including the electrical components (sockets, switch, cable, plug). The lamp is in exceptional vintage condition and in perfect working condition, ready to be used. The two bulbs are included. Technical specifications: 2 x Edison Screw (E27 or ES) with lightbulbs included Cord length: 150 cm Shade diameter: 29 cm As already mentioned, the lamp works, but as with all vintage lighting, we recommend checking and updating as necessary. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.700 €700 € -
Model 32 V-legged Teak Coffee Table by E.W.Bach for Møbelfabrikken Toften, Denmark, 1960s
Furniture, TablesDanish Modern coffee table model 32, in teak, designed in 1961 by E. W. Bach for Møbelfabrikken Toften, Denmark. Tabletop in teak veneer with expressive grain pattern and edged with solid teak. Two drawers with sculpted handles in solid teak, that pulls out to both sides. Between the drawers are a wide open magazine shelf. Slender rounded V-shaped legs in solid teak.
Very good vintage condition with only minor signs of use. Elegant and sculptural, with provide a very high quality craftsmanship, this table will be an eye-catcher and mood maker piece, for sure.
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Swedish sideboard in teak by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1960s, set of 2
Furniture, StoragePair of Scandinavian Modern sideboards in teak, designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden, in 1960s. Both sideboards have two drawers at the top, and at the bottom one has two compartments with adjustable shelves and the other a records compartment and a compartment with a height-adjustable shelf. There are original keys for both sideboards. The items are in good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use. Elegant, refined, proving the excellence of the Scandinavian design, the two pieces fit both the sumptuous interiors and the minimalist ones, as design accents.800 €800 € -
Danish Modern recliner armchair with folding footrest, 1960s
Furniture, SeatingThis armchair for reading or watching TV is particularly comfortable, especially when extended and you can rest your feet on the foldable footrest. The armchair is in overall good vintage condition, with normal signs of wear. Please note that we can reupholster the armchair according to your preference, so please contact us if you wish this.450 €450 € -
Iconic Cleopatra Daybeds by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, 1954, set of two with mattresses and roll pillows
Furniture, Seating, TrendsIconic Cleopatra pair of daybeds designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, The Netherlands 1954, a typical example of industrial Dutch design. The frames is made of dark grey lacquered metal and the ends are in solid teak wood. The new mattresses and roll pillows are reupholstered with a nice grey fabric, which looks great in contrast with the metal frame and teak ends. The metal frames is in good vintage condition, with some scratches due to it's age and use. For those who prefer a firm seat, the daybeds are provided with detachable mesh springs stiffening systems (please see the detail photo). Functional, minimalist and modernist, these successful pieces of Mid-Century design, stays one of the most wanted daybeds in the world. The price for a single piece: €8501.500 €1.500 € -
GS195 Gianni Songia Daybed in Navy Blue Andrew Muirhead Fine Scottish Leather, Italy, 1963
Furniture, Seating, TrendsThis glamorous three-seat daybed and sofa was designed by Gianni Songia for Sormani, Italy, in 1963. Model GS-195 with leather cushions. The elegant frame is built from rosewood and can be used as an extremely comfortable three-seat sofa with adjustable backrest. The backrest can also slide backwards which then transforms the piece into a comfortable bed. The frame is in good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear and preserved the original springs net (the elasticity of the springs net has been strengthened and now is very comfortable). The original cushions have been reupholstered with a beautiful pale Navy Blue Fine Leather from Andrew Muirhead & Son, Scotland. Elegant, refined, proving the excellence of the Modernariato Italian design, this eye-catcher and mood maker piece fit both the sumptuous interiors as central pieces, and the minimalist ones as design accents.3.500 €3.500 € -
Mid-Century French two seater sofa from 1960s
Furniture, SeatingThis pretty French sofa is very comfortable and shows the lines of the minimalistic and rigorous Mid-Century design. Yet the very optimistic and cheerful upholstery balance the severe look and gives this sofa an overall contemporary aspect. The sofa is in good overall vintage condition, only one of the cushions have a little defect on the back (see the detailed photo). Seat height: 40 cm. If you want to buy the whole set (two-seater sofa and two armchairs) follow the other ad in our portfolio. For the purchase of the set, a discount is applicable. Please contact us for details.500 €500 € -
Mid-Century French armchairs from 1960s
Furniture, SeatingThis lovely pair of armchairs are very comfortable and show the lines of the minimalistic and rigorous Mid-Century design. Yet the very optimistic and cheerful upholstery balance the severe look and gives this armchair an overall contemporary aspect. The armchairs are in good vintage condition. Seat height: 40 cm. If you want to buy the whole set (two-seater sofa and two armchairs) follow the other ad in our portfolio. For the purchase of the set, a discount is applicable. Please contact us for details.600 €600 € -
Rare Brazilian lounge chair with ottoman designed by Jean Gillon for Probel, 1960s
Furniture, SeatingRare Jean Gillon for Probel lounge chair with ottoman, made of Imbuia wood and Brazilian leather. Jean Gillon (1919-2007), born in Romania and naturalized in Brazilia, was a complex creator: architect, designer, and plastic artist. Though his early work in Brazil focused on architecture, Gillon shifted to furniture design in 1961, when he founded Fábrica de Móveis Cidam, the original name for what would later become Italma WoodArt. In 1964 Gillon’s focus turned global, and he began expanding into the international market, exporting his products to twenty-two different countries. He collaborated with MTM – Indústria de Móveis Village, Italma, and Probel, which produced his designs. Imbuia or Brazilian walnut is an exotic tree that grows naturally in the subtropical montane Araucaria Angustifolia rain forests of southern Brazil and which is used for high-end furniture is very appreciated due to its beauty but also for its high density, being classified as a hardwood. Both, the lounge chair and the ottoman are in good vintage condition, without stains or tears on the leather or wooden frame, only with normal signs of use due to age and with a lovely patina of time. A very comfortable lounge chair that will easily attract the viewer’s attention, being suitable in any interior, be it classic or modern. Labeled Probel, made in Brazil. Measures (HxWxD): Chair: 99x73x90 cm, Ottoman: 37x61x51 cm. The items color may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings. If you need additional information, do not hesitate to contact us.1.500 €1.500 € -
Impressive armchair 757 Parker Knoll Wingback, 1960s
Furniture, SeatingWingback armchair model 757 made by Parker Knoll in the UK in the '60s. The armchair - fully restored - has a red fabric upholstery which contrasts nicely with the oak wood at the armrests and legs. Very comfortable, with an imposing shape, this beautiful piece will easily attract the viewer's attention, being suitable in any interior, be it classic or modern. Items color may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings. For a more conclusive idea please see the detailed picture of the fabric. If you need additional information, do not hesitate to contact us.900 €900 € -
Exquisite Fulani young women ebony carved sculpture, Guinea, 1960s
Collectibles, Home AccessoriesAbsolutely stunning Guinean hand-carved ebony wood bust of a Fulani woman made during Mid-Century. The Fulani are a West African nomadic ethnic group. The ebony wooden carving details the intricate plaiting representing the traditional amazing hairstyles of the West African Fulani woman. The details of this hairstyle are depicted in vintage pictures. This is a rare and beautiful work of art through which the craftsman represents the beauty of the female form with the exceptional use of the chisel. President John F. Kennedy received in 1961 a similar bust of a Fulani woman from the Minister of the State for the Republic of Mali, a sculpture that is currently at JFK Library. The well-studied proportions, the attention paid to the smallest details, the overall artistic quality of the composition, and even the aged cracks present in the wood structure are as many signs of authenticity that make the difference between this decorative work of art and those made today.600 €600 € -
118 Mod. Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark, 1963
Furniture, SeatingGrete Jalk (1920-2006) designed one of her iconic designs, the sofa model 118 in 1963. The sofa features typical Danish Modern design. 3-seater sofa with solid teak frame and original cushions, with manufacturer’s tag. In very good vintage condition, with patina on the teak. Due to the influence of light, the colors may be distorted. Please see the detailed images.1.500 €1.500 € -
ON HOLD / Large Hazorfim wooden tea box with sterling silver cover
Collectibles, Home AccessoriesLarge wooden tea box, .925 silver cover with hand made decoration, with 12 compartments for tea bags, Hazorfim/Israel, the second half of the 20th century.350 €350 € -
Danish Daisy Pendant by Anton Michelsen
Jewelry (NEW!)Daisy pendant by Anton Michelsen, Denmark, D=3.4 cm, 9,08 g, 1960s (Gilt sterling silver & enamel, marked AM under the crown in a triangle, STERLING DENMARK, 925S). Designed in 1940 to celebrate the birth of Margrethe Princess (now Queen Margrethe II of Denmark) by Anton Michelsen, the lovely daisy is made of gilt sterling silver and ehite enamel. The daisy is the national flower of Denmark.185 €185 € -
Elegant and rare dining chairs by Miroslav Navratil, made in former Czechoslovakia, 1960s, set of 4
Furniture, Seating, TrendsElegant and rare set of 4 dining chairs designed by Miroslav Navratil and made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. The chairs feature a clean, geometric, minimalistic design. The upholstery is made of purple fabric and black faux leather. The set is in good vintage condition with only minor signs of use (see photos).950 €950 € -
Jules Perahim, Personnages surréalistes, lithograph ex. 17/40, lithograph Michel Casse, signed, dated (19)81
Collectibles, Home AccessoriesJules Perahim (born Iuliș Blumenfeld) was a Romanian artist of Jewish origin. After being associated with Surrealist circles at the beginning of the 1930s, he has contributed to the early development of what was to become Socialist Realism. In spite of the success he gets during the Communist regime, he grows frustrated by the lack of artistic liberty and, at some point during the 1960s, leaves the country to settle in Paris, where he continues to paint in surrealist style350 €350 € -
Chiru Chakravarty, Dream, oil on canvas, 40×30 cm
Collectibles, Home AccessoriesChiru Chakravarty is among contemporary India’s most prominent and thoughtful artists. Born in Faridpur, now in Bangladesh, Chiru Chakravarty studied briefly at the Indian School of Art, Kolkata. A disatisfied draftsman with the West Bengal Government, he became a cinematographer in Mumbai and started showing his work. After an exhibition in 1968, he started painting full-time. In 1993, he was invited to participate in Gallery Gaghardi, London, and later in Australia's Gallery Art Sans Frontiere. He has exhibited with Marc Chagall, Picasso, Dali, etc. Resourcefully, Chakravarty has produced paintings, ceramics, relief in various metals, stone carvings, mosaic, photographs, sculpture and enameled copper and steel: both abstract with lines and raw color, away from perceived exteriors, and expressionist with distorted forms, cataloguing emotion into order.390 €390 € -
Bentwood 24-23 Armchairs by František Jirák for Tatra, 1960s, Set of 2
Furniture, SeatingThis beautiful pair of bentwood beech armchairs were produced by Tatra Nábytok in the 1950s - 1960s. With a clean, simple and very elegant curving line, the armchairs are a perfect choice to any contemporary interior. The armchairs were fully restored and reupholstered with a lovely pink fabric so they are in very good vintage condition.850 €850 € -
Beautiful Vintage German armchairs, Set of two, 1970s
Furniture, SeatingThe beautiful pair of vintage armchairs produced in Germany in the 1970s. Full restored and refurnishing with a spotted light brown upholstery, the armchairs overlook an elegant line and can be an interesting accent in any modern interior. The armchairs are in very good vintage condition.300 €300 €