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Hans Mitzlaff Boomerang Slipper Chair For Eugen Schmidt Soloform
By Hans Mitzlaff
Albrecht Lange, Soloform
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century, "Boomerang" slipper chair designed by the German architect Hans Mitzlaff for Eugene
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Cherry
Guillerme et Chambron
Boomerang
Coffee Table With Ceramic Tiles
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
material contrast and artisanal detail. A functional and visually striking example of mid-century French
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Luther Conover Freeform Mahogany "Boomerang" Coffee Table, 1950s
By Luther Conover
Located in Coronado, CA
A terrific and highly uncommon "Boomerang" coffee table designed by Luther Conover and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of Teak MCM Boomerang Chairs with Lavender Cushions
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of teak MCM boomerang chairs with lavender cushions. These chairs are stylish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Boomerang Desk A10 by Göran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, 1960s
By Göran Strand
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Desk A10 by Göran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Well Crafted Hammered Copper Boomerang Dish Signed LE
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very nicely made and crafted boomerang or flying V-form hammered copper bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
6x8.3 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Zeki Muren Rug with Boomerang Shaped Figures
Located in Spring Valley, NY
features a design of free-floating boomerang shaped figures in red, yellow, green, teal and beige against a
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,035 Sale Price
30% Off
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa, Craft Associates, New Shearling Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
engineering to create furniture that pushed the boundaries of mid-century design. His work is distinguished by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Pierre Frey Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Maurice Calka “Boomerang” Desk by Leleu Deshays, France - 1970s
By Maurice Calka, LeLeu Deshays
Located in Renens, CH
, this Boomerang shaped desk represents a new technical application of fiberglass in French furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boomerang Coffee Tables by Willy Van Der Meeren
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Bruxelles, BE
mid-century design. Crafted by Belgian architect and furniture designer Willy Van Der Meeren in 1953
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Peter Løvig Nielsen Boomerang Desk in Teak With Bar
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Peter Løvig Nielsen
Manufacturer: Løvigs Møbelfabrik
Era: 1956s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 59″ wide x 35″ deep x 28.5″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Boomerang Hairpin Wrought Iron Chair Attributed to Maurizio Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Boomerang Hairpin Wrought Iron Chair Attributed to Maurizio Tempestini
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Boomerang Chair by Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, France
Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a very good original example of this classic chair, freshly upholstered in white boucle.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern
Boomerang
Lounge Chair by Richard Neutra, 1980s
By Richard Neutra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Design; Bona SRL Italy; 1980s; Modern; Boomerang Lounge Chair;
Richard Neutra's Boomerang lounge was
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s FD134 Danish Teak Boomerang Chair Hvidt
Mølgaard Nielsen - France
Søn
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France
Søn, Hvidt
Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt
Located in London, England
iconic mid century Danish chair oozing style and understated elegance.
Dimensions: - H: 82cm W: 77cm D
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass and Marble-Top Boomerang Shaped Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian brass and marble-top boomerang shaped small coffee table. The table has faux bamboo brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Rare Mogens Kold "Boomerang" Rocking Chair in Teak #2
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Mogens Kold
Manufacturer: Mogens Kold
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Wool
Measurements: 24″ wide x 35″ deep x 39.5″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Alfred Christensen Danish Oak "Boomerang" Chairs Set of 6 Boucle Fabric
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in The Hague, NL
that flows over to the backrest has a boomerang shape, hence the model's nickname. This shape is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Custom made handcrafted shop counter or desk in a boomerang line with vertical slats at the front
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,328 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik
By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made vintage Swedish boomerang desk by Goran Strand for
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Boomerang Bar and Sculpted Leg Barstools, circa 1950
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s, attributed to Vladimir Kagan and from a Mid-Century Modern home that had several other confirmed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut, Leather
$23,300 Sale Price
21% Off
Desk chair, Boomerang model, design Carlo Ratti, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Sedia da scrivania anni ’50 modello Boomerang di Carlo Ratti di produzione italiana e di grande
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
PETER HVIDT
ORLA MOLGAARD armchair
Boomerang
France
Son 1950 Denmark
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for France & Son, two armchairs/lounge chairs, model 'Boomerang' FD 134
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Richard Hohenberg Boomerang Kidney Form Walnut and Tile Top Coffee Table
By Richard Hohenberg
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Richard Hohenberg Mid Century Boomerang Kidney Form Walnut and Tile Top Coffee Table
This coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Italy 1970 Postmodern Design Boomerang Aluminium Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
This aluminum table lamp is a piece part of the Sealine Collection, interely made in Italy in the 1970.
The oval basis is in lacquered wood.
The surface of the aluminum and some part...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Freestanding
Boomerang
Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1968
By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Magnificent ‘Boomerang’ desk in teak designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by Løvig in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Freestanding Boomerang Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1960s
By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful vintage ‘Boomerang’ writing desk in teak designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen. There are three
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Grande Divano Curvo Boomerang Sofa, After Gio Ponti, C. 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Culver City, CA
wingback lounge. This sofa would effortlessly flex into any mid century modern, contemporary, regency or
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
$24,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Guillerme et Chambron, Boomerang Coffee Table in Oak and Ceramic
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Boomerang Coffee Table in Oak and Ceramic circa 1960
Edition Votre Maison
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Minimalist
Boomerang
lounge chair by Peter Hvidt
Orla Møgaard, Denmark
By Matzform, Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Lounge chair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møgaard-Nielsen during the 1950s in Denmark. The frame is constructed from solid walnut with sculpted armrests and a gently curved seat...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Boomerang chair designed by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France
Søn
By France
Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Boomerang Lounge Chair model FD 134 designed by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Set of 6 Beech "Boomerang" dining chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered
- Wooden parts have been repolished
- sturdy and stable
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fase Boomerang 2000 Black and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk lamp model "Boomerang 2000" designed and manufactured by Fase, Madrid, 1960s.
Made in dark
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Steel, Chrome
1960s Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall in Icelandic Sheep Wool
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Uncommon one piece sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1960s. This sofa came from the original owners outside of Asbury Park in New Jersey. Fully restored w...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Boomerang Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Boomerang Desk
This desk
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Peter Løvig Nielsen boomerang writing desk in teak Løvig Denmark 1960
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This striking boomerang-shaped writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Monumental Monteverdi Young Boomerang Desk, Gilded and Ebonized, 1960
s
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Culver City, CA
like this, anything is possible.
This desk would look fantastic in any mid century modern, Hollywood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
$19,500 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Walnut "Boomerang" Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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
Boomerang Chair with arms by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is is a very nice original armed version of a classic Boomerang chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla
Category
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Boomerang Easy Chair by Hans Mitzlaff for Eugen Schmidt, Soloform, Germany
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
replaced. Wonderful example of Mid-Century Modern interior, in a lovely condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Rodolfo Bonetto ‘Boomerang’ Lounge Chair in Green 1968 for B-Line
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rodolfo Bonetto ‘Boomerang’ lounge chair in Green 'Remix 3 by Kvadrat' 1968 for B-Line
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Boomerang Pair of Armchairs Italian Midcentury Design 1950 Brass Grey Cotton
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small boomerang pair of armchairs Italian midcentury design 1950 brass grey cotton.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$2,662 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Arne Vodder Reverse Boomerang Executive Desk in Teak with Dry Bar
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Vodder
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 61.5″ wide x 43.25″ deep x 29.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
2x
Boomerang
H. Mitzlaff, E. Schmidt for Soloform, bouclé lounge chairs, 1953
By Soloform, Hans Mitzlaff
Albrecht Lange
Located in The Hague, NL
Hans Mitzlaff for Eugen Schmidt Soloform, two armchairs / lounge chairs, 'Boomerang' model, wood
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
$2,282 Sale Price / set
36% Off
1960s Peter Løvig Nielsen
Boomerang
Desk in Palisander Hedensted Møbelfabrik
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare
Boomerang
Desk by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Amazing ‘Boomerang’ desk designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers in the early 1960s. One
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Boomerang Chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By France
Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern “Boomerang” lounge chair designed by Peter Hvid and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teak Boomerang Chairs #370 by E. Christensen for Slagelse, Set of 6
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Erik Christensen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Deense design 'Boomerang' stoel
These Danish modern dining chairs from the mid-1960s were designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Vintage Walnut Gentleman
s Chest by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add some funky '50s flair into any space with this mid-century vintage boomerang gentleman's chest
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal, Brass
Matteo Grassi "Metron" Boomerang Desk in Dark Cognac Leather, Italy 1970
s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Matteo Grassi "Metron" Boomerang shaped desk completely in leather, Italy 1970's
Wooden top and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury White and Blue Linnen Boomerang Chair, Dark Wood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Goscininskie Furnitures Factory. Chairs type 299, commonly called Boomerang due to the very original and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Four Midcentury White Blue Linen Boomerang Chairs, Dark Wood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Goscininskie Furnitures Factory. Chairs type 299, commonly called Boomerang due to the very original and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Oiled Walnut Boomerang Kidney Shape Glass Top Stretcher Base Coffee Table Mint!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled Walnut Boomerang Kidney Shape Glass Top Stretcher Base Coffee Table Mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Midcentury Modern Design Boomerang Coffee Table by Svante Skogh, Sweden 1960
s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Free Form Boomerang Coffee Table by Svante Skogh
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
$2,472 Sale Price
20% Off
Boomerang Desk Made In Teak
Brass By Peter L. Nielsen For Hedensted Furniture
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Lejre, DK
works and has achieved great recognition both in and outside of Denmark as a classic in mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rodolfo Bonetto ‘Boomerang’ Lounge Chair in
Flukso
Velvet 1968 for B-Line
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rodolfo Bonetto ‘Boomerang’ Lounge Chair in 'Gorgeous' Velvet by Flukso 1968 for B-Line
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Boomerang Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the boomerang mid century you’re looking for. A boomerang mid century — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 292 variations of the antique or vintage boomerang mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a boomerang mid century — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A boomerang mid century, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one boomerang mid century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adrian Pearsall, Hvidt
Mølgaard and France
Daverkosen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Boomerang Mid Century?
A boomerang mid century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,973, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $38,314.
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.
Questions About Boomerang Mid Century
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
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