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1990s IKEA Swedish Frosted Iconic Iced Glass Cube
Iviken
Table Lamp
By IKEA
Located in London, England
A wonderful tactile table lamp which is one of the Swedish brand IKEA's most iconic designs. The
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Philippe Starck for Kartell Grey Dr No Stackable Iconic Armchairs Price for Pair
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Reading, Berkshire
and furniture. Whether it is a re-issue of an iconic piece from years ago or a new one, Kartell never
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Iconic Charles Hollis Jones Chrome and Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary in every way. This iconic piece from his waterfall collection, a Charles Hollis Jones
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$10,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Iconic Pierre Chapo model S31 stool in elm wood, France 1974
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1974 / stool / Pierre Chapo / model S31 / elm wood / mid century / design classic
This stool model S31 is one of the most popular designs ever made by Pierre Chapo. Crafte...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Elm
Rare 70s Tabletop Mirror with Light and Magnifier - Nordic Design Icons
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
who appreciates well-crafted, enduring designs. A Classic 70s design with a modern edge, perfect for
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Plastic, Glass
Schumacher Iconic Leopard in Ink 22 x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard with a Knife Edge finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Iconic Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs – Brass Feet, Green Velvet Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso
Located in IT
This iconic pair of Marco Zanuso "Lady" chairs from Italy epitomizes mid-century modern elegance
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Schumacher Iconic Leopard in Ink 20 x 14" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Iconic Leopard with a Knife Edge finish. We first introduced this sexy pattern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Iconic Leopard 18" Pillow Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
We first introduced this sexy pattern in the 1970s. Iconic leopard is endlessly chic and versatile
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Brass and Glass Pair of Iconic Ship Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Pair of Iconic Ship Wall Lamps, 1970s, Germany
Lamps are in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century "Lia" Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues: Brazilian Hardwood Iconic Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
extraordinary piece of furniture that showcases the designer's ingenuity and creativity. Made from solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Charlotte Perriand CP1 Iconic Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962
Category
20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Iconic Mid-Century "Module" Nesting Tables by Gerald Easden in Teak, c.1960s
By Module, Gerald Easden
Located in TORQUAY, AU
An iconic and authentic example of Australian mid-century design, this nest of three graduating
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Iconic Ico Parisi Console in Walnut, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Elegant console designed by Ico Parisi and produced in Italy in the 1950s. The solid dark wood frame (likely walnut), combined with glass shelves and refined brass details, gives thi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Iconic
Cubique
Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1968
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Voorburg, NL
Iconic 'Cubique' chair designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, France 1968. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Iconic set of 4 Techno Chairs designed by Philippe Starck for L
Oréal
By Philippe Starck
Located in NICE, FR
gray tones give a versatile, modern look, perfect for contemporary interiors or collectors of Starck’s
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
A 1960s Iconic Lino Sabattini for Christofle Minimalist Silver Plated Bowl
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. this is an iconic piece of famous italian designer Lino Sabattini, The Bowl is a striking example of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Koch
Lowy Floor Lamp Brass Articulating Dimmer Iconic Mid Century Design 1970s
By Koch
Lowy
Located in Peoria, AZ
Koch & Lowy
MID CENTURY
BRASS FLOOR LAMP
ICONIC DESIGN
DIMENSIONS: 44" to 61" TALL Approximately
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,512 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Robert Sonneman Chrome Small Table Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Lighting 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
SONNEMAN!
MID CENTURY MODERN
ATOMIC AGE
CHROME TOWERS
SMALL TABLE LAMP!
ICONIC!
EPIC DESIGN
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,235 Sale Price
35% Off
Tapio Wirkkala "Shark Tooth" Vase for Rosenthal – Iconic Scandinavian Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
as a standalone centerpiece or paired with modern art and mid-century Scandinavian interiors. A must
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Purple Upholstery, 80s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic F598 ‘Groovy’ chair in vibrant purple upholstery. Designed by the legendary Pierre Paulin in
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
iconic outdoor lamp DZ220 alu/stainless steel/PC /set of 5
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
this iconic robust outside lamp of DZ licht GmbH is made of aluminium painted in textured paint
Category
1990s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
The Nike Of Samothrace, Icon Wall Decoration by Davide Medri
Located in Geneve, CH
The Nike Of Samothrace, Icon Wall Decoration by Davide Medri
Dimensions: D 10 x W 88 x H 88 cm
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Small Caravaggio, The Medusa, Icon Wall Decoration by Davide Medri
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Caravaggio, The Medusa, Icon Wall Decoration by Davide Medri
Dimensions: D 10 x W 88 x H 88
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp by Man Ray
By Man Ray
Located in Weesp, NL
Discover the Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp
New‑Old‑Stock, 1980s, Sirrah Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Iconic Alky Chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort
By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of the Iconic Alky Chairs in pale green boucle, designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Iconic Pair of Swedish Club Chairs Attributed to Elias Svedberg
By Elias Svedberg
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Yummy pistachio ice cream light green velvet club chairs, having new upholstery and tufted inside arms and back. Legs are a light wood, also newly refinished.
Stunning designer style...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$7,500 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Private re-edition for PRADA of iconic 1960s Inflatable Stool by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Prada, Verpan
Located in Renens, CH
Private re-edition for PRADA of the iconic 1960s Inflatable Stool designed by Verner Panton
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Iconic vintage dutch design CU07 Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Meulebeke, BE
-1995): He was one of the most forward-thinking Dutch furniture designers. Design was woven into his
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti Slalom Iconic Desk Lamp, O-Luce, Italy, 1981
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare desk lamp SLALOM, designed by Vico Magistretti, manufactured by O-Luce, Italy, 1981. An djustable lamp, the shade is rotatable and adjustable in several different positions usin...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$686 Sale Price
20% Off
Giancarlo Piretti Iconic Alki Lounge Chair in Original Blue Upholstery Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
designed these Alky chairs for Castelli in 1969. Sculptural, fantastic modern design in the original blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Iconic Midcentury Gender Symbol / Sex Bookends by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
" x 4" base.
These iconic 1960s Curtis Jere gender symbol bookends are rare midcentury collector
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Iconic Design Watering Can, Klaus Kunis, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
- space age era.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Plastic
Iconic Alky Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort done in off-white boucle
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an Iconic Alky Chair in off-white boucle, designed by Giancarlo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Architectural Bench from the Iconic I.M. Pei Dallas City Hall
By I.M. Pei
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom architectural bench from the lobby of the I. M. Pei design Dallas City Hall. This massive bench is constructed from oak and bronze and is in excellent condition. We also have ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Iconic Italian Tesi Wall lamp by Roberto Fiorato for Prisma, 80s
By Prisma
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
designer Roberto Fiorato. This iconic piece from the 80s embodies the unique, innovative aesthetics of the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture- Inspired by Brancusi
s Iconic Style, France
By Brancusi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Wooden Sculpture – Inspired by Brancusi's Iconic Style, France
Unveil the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Chocolate brown Sheepskin, 1950s
By Runar Engblom
Located in Helsinki, FI
, perhaps best known for his work on the iconic Vaakuna Hotel in central Helsinki. Engblom studied furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
world famous architect and designer. He was well known for designing his own line of furniture and
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Joe Colombo Red Coupé Floor Lamp for Oluce Italy Adjustable Iconic 1967
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Lisboa, PT
An iconic piece of 20th-century Italian lighting design, the Coupé floor lamp was created in 1967
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
De Sede Modular 7-Piece Mid-Century Leather Sofa in Black – Swiss Icon
By De Sede
Located in Oirlo, LI
reflects the precision and durability that has made De Sede a benchmark in premium furniture. The sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Iconic
Original Gino Sarfatti "2097" 50 Bulb Chrome Chandelier for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
renowned utilitarianism and his ambition to make simple yet effective pieces. It serves as an ultra-modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Iconic Bali Table Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano 1958
By Bruno Munari
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of mid-century Italian design: the “Bali
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Resin, Plywood
Wirkkala Bowl - Revontulet - An Icon of Scandinavian Design, Finland 1960
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Herentals, BE
as the Museum of Modern Art in New York. This bowl is a tribute to his undeniable talent and a must
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Iconic Doria Leuchten Smoked Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Almelo, NL
Iconic Doria Leuchten Smoked Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
This exceptional ample
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Iconic Tatra Chairs In Oak
Fabric By Antonin Šuman, Tatra 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec, Antonín Šuman
Located in Zohor, SK
The iconic Tatra Chairs produced by Tatra Furniture in Pravenec, Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$1,160 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Iconic Eiffel Tower Iron Replica Statue, Powder-Coated in Orange
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, this oversized wire Eiffel Tower makes an impressive statement wherever displayed. This eye-catching fragment, painted orange, certainly would be a wow factor in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$340 Sale Price
64% Off
Pol Chambost Mid-Century Iconic Art Pottery Black
Yellow Glazed Jug
By Pol Chambost
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning mid-century French art pottery jug decorated in one of the most iconic colour
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
Pol Chambost Mid-Century Iconic Art Pottery Green
White Glazed Jug
By Pol Chambost
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning mid-century French art pottery jug decorated in one of the most iconic colour
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
Aton Floor Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide – Iconic Italian 1980s Design
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Dronten, NL
, embodies the ethos of high Italian design—functional, elegant, and effortlessly modern.
This piece is a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Iconic Gunnel Nyman Domus Academica Floor Lamp in Perforated Brass, Idman 1947
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
vibrant look.
Gunnel Nyman (1909 – 1948) was a Finnish glass, furniture and metal artist, and one of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Iconic "Taccia" Table Lamp by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic piece of Italian design, this Taccia table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
TH Brown Danish Bar Stool in Dark Ash - Australian Iconic Designer Piece
By Peter Brown (Australian)
Located in Adelaide, SA
-after mid-century furniture pieces ever produced in Australia.
The most famous designs were the iconic
Category
2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Ash
Foscarini Iconic Wassily K6 by Adam D. Tihany and Joseph Mancini
By Adam Tihany, Joseph Mancini, Foscarini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an iconic Foscarini product, designed by Adam D. Tihany and Joseph Mancini, inspired by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
14x Bruno Rey Iconic Dining Chair by Kusch
Co in 1971 Solid Beech + Stackable
By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co, Dietiker
Located in Munster, NRW
iconic chair is made in solid wood, coming in clear-coated natural beechwood - beautiful honey tone
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Iconic B35 Lounge Chair and Hocker by Marcel Breuer for Thonet 1970
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Weesp, NL
crafted in the 1920s by the iconic designer Marcel Breuer and produced in the 1970s by Thonet—the very
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Giotto Stoppino Iconic Mid Century Three Piece Cobra Two Chairs
One Table Set
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic and coveted rare set of Giotto Stoppino designed Cobra chairs and matching tubular round
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Questions About Iconic Modern Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is modern furniture design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style 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. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture is made of many different types of materials. Some modern furniture makers used natural materials like wood for frames and leather and linen for upholstery. Metals, such as aluminum, stainless steel and nickel, were also common, as were some plastics. Explore a diverse assortment of modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between modern furniture and old furniture is in the specificity of the term. Generally, pieces considered modern date from between the end of World War II in 1945 and the end of the 1970s. During this period, more furniture makers mass produced pieces, and designers increasingly used new materials, such as plywood and plastic. Old furniture is not a specific term. People frequently use the term old for anything that subjectively appears aged. Explore a large selection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
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