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Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
2006-S
Sofa in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, model '2006S', fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s
This timeless, softly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Pair of Havana Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, 1965
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hamburg, PA
A vintage pair of Adrian Pearsall Havana chairs with ottoman for Craft Associates, 1965. The fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Swivel and Tilt Lounge chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Taupe ultra suede upholstery with brown leather like welting.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Adrian Pearsall 1618-ET Sculpted Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and manufactured in the United States
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Sculptural Solid Walnut Tufted Slipper Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern tufted slipper lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
1960 Mid Century Pearsall Gondola Style Sculptural Walnut Wall Mirrors, Set of 2
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, mirrors you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece and p...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Mom
Pop Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, c. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural pair of Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Mom & Pop lounge chairs newly reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Lounge Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of sculptural lounge chairs in the style of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa w/ Slate Ends Reupholstered in Wool Gray Flannel
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great sectional sofa set designed by Adrian Pearsall for his company Craft Associates. We’ve had
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Slate
$13,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Drum Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans, Craft Associates
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Adrian Pearsall designed “Sculptura” round chairs for Craft Associates in 'brutalist' style
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin, Wood
$8,800 / set
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Adrian Pearsall ‘Platform’ Curved Sofa in Walnut and Butter Yellow Upholstery
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ‘platform’ curved sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Compass
Dining Table in Walnut, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Adrian Pearsall’s sculptural design language, this 'Compass' dining table was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Expertly Restored -Adrian Pearsall Model 843-C Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Walnut Wood, New Boucle Tweed, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Regal Tall Modern Tufted Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These six Adrian Pearsall Model 2051-C high-back dining chairs, upholstered in a lush green crushed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Sculptural Walnut Wingback Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern 1611-C wingback lounge chair and ottoman model no. 1211-O designed by Adrian
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage Walnut Model 1135-T Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage walnut model 1135-T dining table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Expertly Restored-Adrian Pearsall Model 2000-S Gondola Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Walnut "Boomerang" Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage walnut “Boomerang” sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Adrian Pearsall
Havana
Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Pierre Frey
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, lounge chair with ottoman, model 1717-RC and 1841-O, fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
20th Century American Craft Associates Walnut Sofa Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Circa 1950 - 1960, United States.
Adrian Pearsall was an American designer and architect born in 1925
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Compass
Dining Table in Walnut, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Adrian Pearsall’s sculptural design language, this 'Compass' dining table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Set 6 Adrian Pearsall 1613-C Dining Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hanover, MA
Set 6 Adrian Pearsall 1613-C Dining Chairs for Craft Associates.
36” high x 19” wide by 22.5” deep
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Assoc. Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Adrian
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Single Armchair Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Denver, CO
Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, this chair is a unique and very hard-to-find item
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Gondola Sofa 2408
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates sculptural sofa 2408
Offered is a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Modern Coconut Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Denville, NJ
A standout example of Adrian Pearsall’s flair for sculptural form, this “Coconut” lounge chair was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Oversized Havana Lounge Chair Circa 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Peabody, MA
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates “Havana” lounge chair with walnut legs on castors, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Mid Century Leather Lounge Chairs Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
iconic Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, Model #1806-C. Renowned for his architectural flair and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century 843-C Armchair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century armchair model no. 843-C designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Strictly Spanish
Swivel Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large sized 'Strictly Spanish' swivel throne chair by Adrian Pearsall was designed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$3,650 Sale Price
23% Off
Adrian Pearsall for Kroehler MFG Co Sofa and Two Matching Armchairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Adrian Pearsall for Kroehler Manufacturing Co RARE matching atomic sofa set with sofa and two arm
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern High Back King Canopy Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hard to find king chair designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates circa 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Atributted to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. C 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atributted to Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Jack Side
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$1,080 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair Mid-Century Modern Sculptural High Back Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A dramatic vintage pair of tall back lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Ten HIgh Back Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall. Walnut with New Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 10 armless dining chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Walnut frames
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Set or Card Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible original set from the 1960s designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Walnut
Vintage Model 2010-S Walnut Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This rare vintage "Cloud" sofa was designed by architect and furniture designer Adrian Pearsall for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Expansive 12-Foot Platform Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic "Platform" sofa is the epitome of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
$15,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Handsome Pair of Adrian Pearsall Style Scoop Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall, Bassett Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of tall back Adrian Pearsall style scoop lounge chairs. These chairs are made by the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$3,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Dining Side Chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by iconic mid-century modernist Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,476 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Outstanding Jack Lenor Larsen Adrian Pearsall Crescent Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall crescent lounge chair upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" velvet
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Model 2006-S Platform Sofa in Walnut
Bouclé by Adrian Pearsall for Craft 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic Model 2006-S Platform Sofa is the epitome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
$13,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 60s Adrian Pearsall Walnut Triangular Sofa Side Tables like Isamu Noguchi
By Adrian Pearsall, Isamu Noguchi, Craft Associates
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare sculptural walnut side table to flank your new sofa. Some light scratches to glass surfaces but no chips to glass.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Set of Four 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in the Adrain Pearsall Style
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four vintage Mid-Century Modern upholstered dining chairs in the Adrain Pearsall's Style
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Lounge Chair
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this great Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Lounge Chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Inspired Brutalist Sculptural Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. The table base is fashioned after the works of Adrian Pearsall, featuring a mix of flame-cut and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High-Back Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. These chairs are reminiscent of the iconic Adrian Pearsall design and are sure to be a focal point in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Vintage Bentwood Globe Pendant Lamp Swag Light Cabin Modern Lodge Lantern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A pair of wonderful and high quality 1960s American-made walnut stained pendant lamps. New wiring has been installed. About 12 feet of cord and chain with a wall plug at the end for ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wood
$1,198 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Set of 5 Mid-Century Foster-McDavid Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Medina, OH
A set of five Foster & McDavid dining chairs, walnut, circa 1960s. Founded in Florida in 1950s. One arm chair and four side chairs. These chairs have been reupholstered in a beautifu...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$2,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century High Back Vinyl Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage pair of lounge chairs feature ample vinyl upholstered seats with unique sculpted high backs. Tapered legs and low profile armrests add to the midcentury style ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
$1,200 / set
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut and Oval Glass Cocktail Table in Art Deco Form
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An unusual form walnut base coffee table in the style of Adrian Pearsall. It features a walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Two-Tiered Walnut and Glass Tripod Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
used for its construction stand out, details that are inspired by designs of the iconic designer Adrian
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Amazing Regency Modern Silver Grey Velvet Tufted Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
you see this scrumptious silver grey velvet tufted sofa. We took an Adrian Pearsall style sofa and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Trifecta Rolling Stool by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An upholstered triangular stool on a triad of solid walnut dowel legs each snugly fit with brass ball casters.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Wood
Trifecta Rolling Stool by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An upholstered triangular stool on walnut dowel legs each snugly fit with brass ball casters.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Metal
Trifecta Rolling Stool by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A newly upholstered triangular stool on three solid walnut dowel legs each snugly fit with brass casters.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Metal
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1960 Adrian Pearsall For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1960 adrian pearsall for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and fabric, every 1960 adrian pearsall was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1960 adrian pearsall — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1960 adrian pearsall, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Craft Associates Inc. each produced at least one beautiful 1960 adrian pearsall that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1960 Adrian Pearsall?
Prices for a 1960 adrian pearsall can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $5 and can go as high as $34,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
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