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George Nelson Wall Mirror for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Hexagonal wall mirror designed by George Nelson and made by Howard Miller. The walnut frame is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Tub Chair and Ottoman
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel chair by Howard Furniture. American made
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Howard Furniture, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown fabric lounge chair with ottoman produced by Howard Furniture, Starkville
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

(2) Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Tub Chairs and (2) Ottomans
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
chair by Howard Furniture. American made, solid oak throughout! The wide and deep chair give the
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Vintage George Nelson for Howard Miller Cork Wall Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning Howard Miller wall clock featuring a cork body, brass rim, enameled face, and iconic
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Arched 39-Bottle Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern wrought iron arched wine rack By Arthur Umanoff for Shaver
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Wrought Iron

George Nelson Chronopak Desk Clock for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Chronopak Desk Clock for Howard Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Chrome

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Modernist Bench / Settee
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uncommon Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard bench / settee composed of a wrought iron frame with rush
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Wrought Iron

Museum Wall Clock by Nathan Horwitt for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Nathan Horwitt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A minimalist black and white wall clock designed by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller. Metal
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Leather Table Top Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern wrought iron and leather table top wine rack By Arthur Umanoff
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Iron

1970s Rattan Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly designed mid-century modern wall clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson Associates
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Rattan, Wood

George Nelson Model 4766 Brass Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nelson for Howard Miller. The clock has black hour and minute hands, a red second hand, and a white hand
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Meridian Italian Modern Ceramic Wall Clock by Bitossi for Howard Miller, 1963
By Howard Miller, Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
A colorfull Mid-Century Modern Italian ceramic wall clock from the Howard Miller Meridian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Ceramic, Pottery

1970s Howard Dilday Organic Rattan Console Table with Black Lacquer Border
By Howard Dilday, Smania
Located in New York, NY
" Crespi, with several pieces of furniture by John Vesey. This Mid-Century Modern one-of-a-kind console
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Wicker, Rattan, Wood

George Nelson Fire Tools with Stand by Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This three piece set of firetools designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller have a clean, spare
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Rosewood Desk Clock by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson
Located in South Charleston, WV
Arthur Umanoff (1923-1985) for George Nelson Associates desk clock Howard Miller Clock Co., Zeeland
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Steel, Chrome

Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Leather 48-Bottle Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern 48-bottle wine rack By Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard. USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wrought Iron

George Nelson Fire Tools with Stand by Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This set of model H609 fireplace accessories designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller have a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

George Nelson for Howard Miller, Pair of Bubble Lamps
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage matching pair of hanging bubble lamps designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

George Nelson for Howard Miller Transparent Pendulum Wall Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Culver City, CA
A truly stunning modern wall mounted clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller. This pendulum wall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Aluminum, Chrome

Walnut Framed Mirror by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut framed mirror by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Walnut

Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Leather and Iron 40-Bottle Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional and rare 40-bottle wine rack designed in 1954 by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Iron

George Nelson Kite Clock for Howard Miller
By Irving Harper, George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. The clock still retains original Howard Miller logo on front an reverse. In nearly perfect vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Iron Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall, architectural wine rack was designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock with Chimes
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern wall clock created by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller in the United States. The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Brass Desk Clock by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller
By Nathan Horwitt, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic of modern design! Nathan George Horwitt's most famous design for Howard Miller (the world
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

George Nelson Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller Vintage, Pair
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of George Nelson designed bubble lamps for Howard Miller. Both are original tabletop models
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Steel

Arthur Umanoff Wall Mirror for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Arthur Umanoff / George Nelson Manufacturer: Howard Miller Period/Style: Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Walnut

Arthur Umanoff Wall Mirror for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Arthur Umanoff / George Nelson Manufacturer: Howard Miller Period/Style: Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Mirror, Walnut

George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Culver City, CA
shaped pendant still retains its original Howard Miller labels, original patinated skin, and original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Freestanding Shelving Unit/Etagere
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural wrought iron shelving unit designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard. Unique
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

Rare George Nelson Howard Miller Burl and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
George Nelson grandfather clock with weight driven movement in a modern burl wood and rosewood
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Metal

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard "Mayan" Series Etagere Circa 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Peabody, MA
his Mayan collection for Shaver Howard, ca. 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage ball clock designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper for Howard Miller. The Ball
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

Irving Harper for George Nelson / Howard Miller Chronopak Table Clock
By Irving Harper, Howard Miller
Located in Oakland, CA
One of the earlier designs for the Howard Miller clock company is this walnut table clock model
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

Arthur Umanoff Swing Timer Modernist Black and White Clock Howard Miller 1970s
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century modern "Swing Timer" wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller USA circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Plastic, Acrylic

Modernist Floor Clock by Howard Miller / stunning Burl Olive Case
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Floor Clock by Howard Miller / stunning Burl Olive Case,, 8-day,,Chimes.. (see video
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Chrome

Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Midcentury Sunburst Spike Clock, 1950s
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare original Mid-Century Modern sunburst spike wall clock By George Nelson & Associates for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Aluminum

Original Vintage George Nelson Cylinder Bubble Pendant Lamp Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
for Howard Miller circa 1950s Steel wire grid frame coated in the bubble lamp signature webbed
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Rare Rattan Wall Clock Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, great original vintage
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Rattan

Lounge Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An exceptional example of museum-quality American Modern design; 1950s lounge chair by Arthur
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Modernist Steering Wheel Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Charleston, WV
George Nelson original Clock, Howard Miller, 1955, circa, 12 x 3 inches An original wall-mounted
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Pendulum Clock for Howard Miller in Walnut Caze
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage Arthur Umanoff pendulum clock for Howard Miller, in walnut caze nice design, with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Aluminum, Brass

1960s Rosewood Desk Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A circular encasement of oiled rosewood encompassing a satin aluminum dial set on a cruciform form pedestal base of polished chrome.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Bitossi George Nelson "Meridian" Ceramic Clock for Howard Miller Raymor
By George Nelson, Bitossi, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century modern ceramic clock designed by Bitossi & George Nelson for Howard Miller & Raymor
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Ceramic

Rare early vintage production George Nelson Bubble lamp "Lantern" Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
by Howard Miller Clock Co..This one coined "Lantern".Wonderful original condition.Purchased from
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Bell" Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
by Howard Miller Clock Co..This one coined "Bell".Wonderful original condition.Purchased from
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Early Vintage Production George Nelson Bubble Lamp "Roll" Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
by Howard Miller Clock Co..This one coined "Roll".Wonderful original condition.Purchased from
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Four Arthur Umanoff Four G-22 Iron and Velvet Chairs for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a fully restored set of four high back chairs designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

George Nelson for Howard Miller Fireplace Log Holder or Log Rack
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare George Nelson log holder. Iron frame with new custom canvass sling made to the specifications of the original design. The frame is original, only the lift out log holder is repr...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Ball Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller, Irving Harper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ball Clock, by George Nelson for Howard Miller, is one of his most iconic clock designs
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Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Metal

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Midcentury Iron and Vinyl Wicker Chairs, Four
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard midcentury iron and vinyl wicker chairs - Set of 4 Each chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Lounge Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard and Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An exceptional example of museum-quality American modern design; 1950s lounge chair by Arthur
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard 39 Bottle Mid Century Iron Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard 39 Bottle Mid Century iron wine rack Measures: 17 wide x 12 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Iron

Modernist Net Light circa 1959, George Nelson, Lucia Derespinis, Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare midcentury hanging pendant. Nice original condition, minor tears to bottom, does not
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Arthur Umanoff pair of matched Granada Series Stools by Shaver-Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Napoleonic bench or stools sesigned by Arthur Umanoff. Both stools retain original labels and handwritten instructions on custom color combination. All original but fabric is...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist Settee by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Raymor Loveseat Bench
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional example of museum-quality American Modern design from the 1950s - beautiful
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Iron

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Howard Midcentury Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the howard midcentury modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each howard midcentury modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. There are many kinds of the howard midcentury modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A howard midcentury modern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made howard midcentury modern over the years, but those crafted by Howard Miller, George Nelson and Arthur Umanoff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Howard Midcentury Modern?

The average selling price for a howard midcentury modern at 1stDibs is $1,439, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $22,600 for the highest priced.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 Howard Midcentury Modern
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.