Mid-Century Furniture: Originals from the 1950s, 60s and 70s
Mid-Century Modern is a style that never goes out of fashion: clean lines, warm teak, slender legs, furniture that feels light and lasts a lifetime. At Hauptstadt Möblerei, you'll find one of the largest selections of mid-century furniture in Germany, with over 200 pieces available at all times, from Danish teak sideboards to kidney-shaped tables and cocktail chairs from the 1950s to rosewood chests of drawers from the 1960s. All originals, restored in our workshop, no reproductions.
What Defines Mid-Century Modern
The term describes furniture design from around 1945 to 1975. After the war, designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Hans Wegner, Charles and Ray Eames, and in Germany Franz Ehrlich wanted to create furniture that was affordable, functional and beautiful. The result: organic shapes, teak, rosewood and walnut, tapered legs, sliding doors, no unnecessary ornamentation. This furniture suits both period buildings and new builds today because it leaves room instead of filling it.
Mid-Century Furniture by Type
- Mid-Century Sideboard: The centerpiece of any collection. Danish teak sideboards with sliding doors, German walnut sideboards, rosewood sideboards with brass handles. See all available pieces under Mid-Century Sideboards.
- Mid-Century Chest of Drawers: Narrow chests of drawers, highboards with bar compartments, teak chests of drawers on metal legs. See Mid-Century Chests of Drawers.
- Armchairs and Sofas: 1950s cocktail chairs, Danish lounge chairs with teak frames, three-seaters with wool upholstery. See Armchairs and Sofas.
- Tables: Kidney-shaped tables, extendable teak dining tables, coffee tables with tiled tops, desks with floating tops.
- Chairs: Dining chairs in sets, cantilever chairs with Vienna cane, shell chairs. See Dining Chairs and Cantilever Chairs.
- Display Cabinets and Shelving: Lightweight wall units, bookcases and Display Cabinets made of teak.
Danish Design, German Post-War Modernism, GDR Design
Most of our mid-century furniture comes from Denmark (teak, rosewood, manufacturers such as Dyrlund or Sibast), from West Germany (walnut furniture from the 1950s and 1960s, manufacturers such as Lübke or WK), and from the GDR (Hellerau, Deutsche Werkstätten, designs by Franz Ehrlich). We also have Scandinavian and Italian pieces. We name the origin and manufacturer whenever they can be verified.
Why choose originals over reproductions?
A 60-year-old teak sideboard is made from woods that are rarely used today, and has a construction that has stood the test of time. Reproductions imitate the look, not the substance. Our originals are restored in Berlin: inspected, cleaned, reglued and their surfaces refinished. We provide photos from every angle, measurements and an honest condition report.
See mid-century furniture in Berlin or buy online
Our showroom in Berlin-Lichtenberg features the city's largest mid-century selection across 4,000 m² and is open Mon–Thu and Sat, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. We deliver throughout Germany. Over 24,000 customers, 4.9 stars on Google and Trustpilot.
Frequently asked questions about mid-century furniture
Which years count as mid-century?
In the narrower sense, 1945 to 1969; more broadly, through the mid-1970s. The typical teak furniture mostly dates from 1955 to 1970.
How can I recognize authentic mid-century furniture?
Look for solid wood edges, dovetail joints in the drawers, manufacturer stamps on the back panel, and a patina that is even across the entire piece. We document these features for every item of furniture.
How do I care for teak furniture?
Treat it with teak oil about once a year, keep it out of direct sunlight, and don't put wet glasses on it without coasters. That's all it needs.
Does mid-century style go with other styles?
Yes, better than almost any other style. A teak sideboard next to a Baroque-mirror or a cocktail chair next to an Art Deco-chest of drawers: The clean lines give the other pieces room to shine.
