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Fine Original Early Dansk Large Teak Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
The best and possibly largest two handle Teak Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Leaf Candle Holders Denmark
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair (2) of candle holders in the shape of a leaf. Tripod base. Silver plated. Stamped Prima HGr made Denmark. It will take candles .25" diameter
Dimensio...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
MCM Stoneware "Fleur de Lys" Platter by Niels Refsgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Niels Refsgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice MCM stoneware "Fleur de Lys" platter by Niels Refsgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Odin Stainless Steel Salad Servers Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Stamford, CT
works continuing to captivate collectors worldwide. Dansk embodies this appreciation for Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk International Designs. Black lacquer and teak wood
Category
Vintage 1950s European Tray Tables
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Tear Drop Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four tear drop candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. They are made in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Modern Oval Shaped Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern oval shaped staved teak bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
$250 Sale Price
23% Off
Rare Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark Solid Palisander Rosewood Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1950s by Jens Quistgaard, this box is one of many designs he came up with for Dansk
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Palisander, Rosewood
Large Wenge
Butcher Block Cheese Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large wenge and butcher block cheese tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods collection, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wenge
1960s Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern staved teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Very Large Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Large Teak Tray
by Jens Quistgaard
for Dansk Designs
Denmark, circa 1960
Branded on Bottom
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Hardwood
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Low Profile Wenge Wood Serving or Dresser Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the JHQ Dansk rare wood series. Wenge low serving or dresser top tray.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wenge
Danish Staved Teak Banded Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk IHQ
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice, freshly oiled, lidded, staved teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Danish Staved Teak Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950
s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Danish Staved Teak Trays
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950's
"beautiful color and wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Dansk Designs Blue Enamelware Casserole Pot with Trivet Top IHQ France
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dansk Designs blue enamelware Kobenstyle casserole pot and cover lid with trivet top IHQ France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Enamel
60s Large Danish Teak Serving Tray Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Ducks Gondola
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Early Danish Teak Wood Serving Tray Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs
stamped
20.25 w x 10 d x
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Lacquered Serving Tray by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A turquoise lacquered wood tray with broad, indented handles.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder in the Style of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese cast iron candleholder in the Ssyle of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic staved teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This is the monumental
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Set of Sixteen Dansk France JHQ faceted stemmed Gustav Water Glasses Goblets
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large set totalling 16 Dansk JHQ Qistgaard "Gustav" water goblets. Acid etched Dansk JHQ France.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass
$450 Sale Price / set
62% Off
Vintage Pair of Danish Modern Spider Candle Holders Jens Quistgaard Dansk Style
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage Pair of Danish Modern Spider Candle Holders Jens Quistgaard Dansk Style
1960s pair of Jen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
Jens Quistgaard Fireplace Tool Set for Dansk, Iron and Brass Denmark 1960
s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Troy, MI
Rare set of fireplace tools designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard
Model 1400 for Dansk Denmark circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vivianna Torun Teak Cheeseboard with Knife for Dansk
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Torun Bulow-Hube for Dansk. An impressive serving piece for cheese and charcuterie, complete with a
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Salad Servers, A Pair
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk, Richard Nissen
Located in Round Top, TX
Teak Servers by famed maker Dansk with original stickers. Attributed to the designer Jens
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
$165 Sale Price
41% Off
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Wood Brass Ice Bucket Modernist Design
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
or your consideration, a 1960s vintage teak wood brass ice bucket modernist design. USA circa the 1970s.
Dimensions: 9.5" H x 7.5" diameter
tongs 6.63" L x 1.13" D x 2.25" W
Deliv...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Wenge Wood Serving Tray Made in Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Dansk exotic teak and wenge wood round serving tray with beautiful counterbalanced design, by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak, Wenge
Midcentury Catch All Watch or Key Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Catch all by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Great for a watch holder or keys. Solid teak with early
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Teak
Jens H. Quistgaard Tray Manufactured By Dansk Designs, Denmark, 1960
s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
A lacquered wood tray with a flat rim in the form of an eye.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Lacquer
$945 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Mid Century
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Mid Century. Bucket of flairing form
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Dansk End Grain Teak Lollipop Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
handle. Constructed in solid end-grain teak.
Designer: Jens Quistgaard
Manufacturer: Dansk
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Butcher Blocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dansk End Grain Teak Paddle Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
: Dansk
Dimensions: 19.25" long x 5.5" wide x 1" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Butcher Blocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Solid Teak Frames Rectangle Wall Mirrors MINT!
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Solid Teak Box Shape Frames Rectangle Wall Mirrors MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Jen
s Quistgaard
By Dansk
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Sculptural teak ice bucket with a plastic liner by Jen's Quistgaard for Dansk. In excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Small Portable Staved Teak Cheese Tray with Knife by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Small portable staved teak cheese tray with knife by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970's. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Teak Danish Mid Century Modern Shelf Shape Frame Wall Mirrors MINT!
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Teak Danish Mid Century Modern Shelf Shape Frame Wall Mirrors MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Jens Quistgaard pair of cast iron and brass candlesticks for Dansk .Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great design in this pair of cast iron candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard , by Dansk, marked JHQ plus
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Cheese Cutting Board with Built in Knife, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Teak Cheese Board Mid-Century Modern Dansk IHQ designer Jens Quistgaard teak cheese cutting board
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut
Burl Salt
Pepper Shakers Hand Craft
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand crafted salt & Pepper grinder set signed in solid walnut and burl beautiful finish and condition great lines and design , circa 1980's .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Dansk Charcuterie Teak Tray Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century danish modern Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak wood sculpted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Collection of Five Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome collection of five Danish Modern teak pepper mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and other
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Oval Teak 18" Pop up Hide Away Leaf Dining Table MINT
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Oval Teak 18" Pop up Hide Away Leaf Dining Table MINT
18" hide away pop
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Collection of Six Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome collection of six Danish Modern teak pepper mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and other
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 NOS, 1960s Candleholder Jens Harald Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of two candleholder elements new old stock.
Producer:
Dansk Designs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Nest of Three Staved Teak Serving Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Complete set of three staved teak serving trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Designed with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Candelabra Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk JHQ Cast Iron
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Bring a touch of mid-century modern elegance to your home with this iconic Jens Quistgaard
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Iron
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Two Tear Drop Candleholders in Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four tear drop candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1990s. They are made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Danish Modern Blue
White Enamel Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Danish modern blue & white enamel bowls by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Enamel
$320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Handled Serving Tray and Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
A truly hard-to-find matched set of Dansk Danish modern teak bowl and tray serveware designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
$200 Sale Price / set
69% Off
Set of Three Staved Teak Cutting Boards / Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak carving boards with checkerboard cutting surfaces (Denmark, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Brutalist Candle Holder by Dansk Jens
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Cast Iron. Makers Mark at the Bottom. Produced by Dansk. Circa 1960s. Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Cast Stone
50s Set of 6 Dansk Cast Iron S Base Taper Candle Holders Jens Quistgaard Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
50s Set of 6 Dansk Cast Iron S Base Taper Candle Holders Jens Quistgaard Denmark
Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid century danish modern credenza flip down desk bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with flip down desk and shelf unit designed by Lovig
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$3,847 Sale Price
44% Off
Pair of MCM Teak Salt and Pepper Shakers with Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM teak salt and pepper shakers with original box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Modern Scandinavian Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Beirut, LB
Dansk is one of the most celebrated makers of midcentury table and kitchenware. Their teaks and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wood, Teak
Early Danish Teak Centerpiece Serving Bowl by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern decorative staved salad serving bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Pair of Silver Plate Coil Snake Candle Holders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Bertil Vallien, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Silver Plate
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Jens Harald Quistgaard Dansk Teak Salad Bowl and 4 Serving Bowls 1960
s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely Danish Teak Salad Bowl with 4 serving bowls. A very clean and popular design - all functional and stylish in Danish Design by Jens Quistgaard
Four bowls measure 7" in dia...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
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Dansk Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dansk mid century you’re looking for. Each dansk mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 452 variations of the antique or vintage dansk mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dansk mid century — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A dansk mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Jens Harald Quistgaard, Dansk Designs and Peter Løvig Nielsen each produced at least one beautiful dansk mid century that is worth considering.
How Much is a Dansk Mid Century?
Prices for a dansk mid century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $44 and can go as high as $9,239, while the average can fetch as much as $550.
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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