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MCM Four Panel Teak Folding Screen with Square Lattice Design - Extra Wide
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find four panel teak folding screen with intricate square lattice design, circa 1970s. Each individual panel measures a substantial 30" wide x 72" tall making...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Teak
$2,500 Sale Price
23% Off
MCM Drip Glaze Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase in the Style of David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice MCM drip glaze studio pottery stoneware vase in the style of David Cressey, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
1960s MCM MOD OP-Art Chrome Base
Lucite Spinning Photo Prism Cube Sculpture
By Victor Vasarely, Alessio Tasca
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1960s Mod OP Art Lucite
chrome base Photo Prism kinetic sculpture designed by Bob Cornell Creations. The photo frame brochure (not included), says its a fine precision ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Chrome
1960s Italian Art Glass Murano Blue Green Bowl Attributed to Holmegaard MCM
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Sculptural Italian art glass bowl. Blue and green tones. Murano sculptural bowl narrow base. Attributed to Holmegaard.
Dimensions: 10.5" W x 3.5" H x 7.75" D....
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Hawaiian 896 Hula Girl Polynesian Pink Plant Bust Vase by Shawnee Pottery
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-century Shawnee Pottery "896" hula plant Lady bust vase with green top. Crafted by the renowned Shawnee Pottery company in the 1950s, this features a bust of a young nat...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$318 Sale Price
25% Off
MCM Blond Maple Vanity/ Dressing Table w/ Bench by Russel Wright for Con
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century blonde maple vanity with matching stool designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball part of the "American Modernist " Furniture line.
Often sold in Macy’s Department Store...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Maple
$4,125 Sale Price / set
25% Off
MCM Pop Art "Schilling Black Pepper" Ceramic Vase/Planter by Lynn of California
Located in San Diego, CA
A very fun MCM pop art "Schilling Black Pepper" ceramic vase or planter by Lynn of California
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Faux Elephant Tusk Wall Mirror by Gene Jonson and Robert Marcius - Rare
By Gene Jonson and Robert Marcius
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and very rare mid-century modern faux elephant tusk wall mirror by the acclaimed designer duo of Gene Jonson and Robert Marcius, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb MCM 4 Drawer Walnut Cane and Brass Highboy Dresser
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn gibbings for widdicomb mid century 4 drawer walnut cane and brass highboy dresser.
This highboy dresser measures: 34.5 wide x 21.25 deep x 40.75 inches high.
All piece...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Large MCM 51" Wide Light Walnut Bow Tie Rectangle 3D Frame Wall Mirror MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large MCM 51" Wide Light Walnut Bow Tie Rectangle 3D Frame Wall Mirror MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Walnut
MCM to Modern Geometric Blue
Green Flection Plunge Fabric by Momentum Textiles
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern to modern style geometric blue and green Flection Plunge fabric bolt by Momentum Textiles. Beautiful condition. There is some soiling on the reverse of th...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Fabric, Polyester
Vintage Turkish Oushak Palace Size Rug with Biophilia Artisan and MCM Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish Oushak rug embodies a rustic Artisan biophilic style with MCM vibes. Five alternating rectilinear
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$8,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Enameled Copper Bowl Dish Keep All by Margarete Ernst Geometric Pattern MCM
By Cathrineholm
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A modernist copper bowl with geometric enamel decoration by Margarete Ernst from the 1960s.
Margarete Ernst was a notable artist and designer known for her work in metal and enamel ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Copper, Enamel
2 Huge MCM Vintage Ceramic Fat Lava Floor Vase Umbrella Flower Holder Germany
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Fantastic, complementary pair of mid century modern, oversized, red, black and white ceramic geometric lava floor vases from Germany
They display beautifully as is, but can also be...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Vintage All Wool Blanket Off White Center Blue Stripe Pendleton Style MCM
By Pendleton Woolen Mills
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Old Wool Blanket
off white with blue line stripe
68 w x 92
Preowned original condition
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Eero Saarinen for Knoll MCM Tumeric Orange Uphostery Side Chair, a Pair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Plainview, NY
The pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates encapsulates the essence of sleek, modernist elegance that defined the era. Upholstered in a vibrant ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Oak Jay Spectre 7 Drawer Dresser Postmodern MCM Retro Burlwood 70s 80s
By Karl Springer, Marge Carson, Jay Spectre, Milo Baughman, Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 1980s Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Dresser.
This dresser features smooth-gliding drawers with a clean interior. The trim is crafted from brushed metal, complementing th...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Iconic Vintage Rattan Ottoman Stool, Rare Center Opening, Italy, MCM 1950-1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Cookeville, TN
Iconic Mid-century ottoman in the style of Italian designer Franco Albini.
Manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. The rare center opening makes this piece more unique.
The timeless desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
$799 Sale Price
20% Off
Sleek Mid Century MCM Glass Crystal Ashtray / Vide Poche with Blue Grey Interior
Located in Red Lion, PA
This stunning Mid-Century Modern glass crystal ashtray takes the rare form of a tetradecagon (14-sided design), its sharply cut facets catching the light like a finely cut jewel. The...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Crystal
MCM Stackables Folding Chair Side Table by Krueger Steel Frame Red
Black Vinyl
By Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM or Mid Century Modern Stackables Line folding chair and/or side table by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Mid-Century Modern MCM Pottery Vase, Jar with Lid Signed "Beth Salin 1970"
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare Mid-Century Modern MCM pottery vase, jar with lid signed "Beth Salin 1970" is truly
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery
$399 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Danish Modern Leather Seat Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Danish Modern "type 182" teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin (Brahmin). This gorgeous mid-century chair was produced in 1958. This Rocker is a very clean example, import...
Category
Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Op Art Glass MCM Vase by Frantisek Vizner for Sklo Union Libochovice
By Lalique
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage optical pressed glass vase, designed by Frantisek Vizner for Sklo Union Libochovice in 1962. Made in former Czechoslovakia. It has no chips and no cracks.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Space Age
Tissue
Grey Vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini - MCM 70s Masterpiece
By Fratelli Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare “Fazzoletto” Space Age vase by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini. Designed in the 1970s, this sculptural piece draws inspiration from a gently folded tissue, capturing the essence of fu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Acrylic
Henry Gernhardt Studio Pottery Vintage Vase Organic MCM Feelie Weed Pot Signed
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Henry Gernhardt studio pottery vase in spherical form with little trumpet mouth and terrific blue and purple velvety mottled matt glaze. Impressed cipher on base. 5 3/4" high...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege
By Ege Axminster A/S
Located in Dayton, OH
A very rare rug from the 20th century Masters Collection by the Scandinavian Company EGE. The Art Line Collection with motifs from Pablo Picasso was commissioned by his daughter, Mar...
Category
1990s Expressionist More Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,085 Sale Price
56% Off
Bold Red and Black Empoli Glass Vase - Vintage Eclectic Italian Artistry MCM
By Empoli, Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking Empoli vase features a captivating design characterized by bold red and black swirls that create a dynamic visual effect. The glass is expertly crafted, showcasing the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen
Virtue Bros
By Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous pair of MCM a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Sculptural French Wicker Rattan Cane Alpaca Fruit Basket Bowl MCM Boho Tiki
By Mario Torres
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Playful vintage French wicker decorative basket in the shape of an alpaca, lama or camel in the style of Mario Torres. Finely crafted and in perfect condition this piece looks like u...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, Avant-Garde Meets Retro MCM
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
51927 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 03'09 x 06'09. Nestled amidst the tranquil landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs pay homage to the esteemed T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith MCM 1st Edition Rope Edge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Mid Century 1st Edition Rope Edge Chair
Each chair measures: 25 wide x 23 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/ch...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
60
s EKSPORT WILTON Verner Panton UNUSED MCM Danish Rya Rug Bullseye Argus
By Hojer Eksport Wilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a crazy collection that was kept in storage for decades!
All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs!
WILTON Verner Panton Style
Bullseye Beige Orange Red Rya Rug
Creator: Hojer Eks...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Modernist MCM Black Barro Negro Vases by Doña Rosa of Oaxaca, Mexico
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of modernist MCM black barro negro pottery vases by Doña Rosa of Oaxaca, Mexico
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Three MCM Italian Alabaster and Brass Claw Dolphin Footed Lidded Jewelry Boxes
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of three hand carved Italian alabaster claw and dolphin footed decorative boxes in blue, orange and beige coloured alabaster.
I fell in love with their beautiful shiny colours a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950s Japanese Wabi-Sabi Sandy-Tan Tilted Asymmetric Porcelain Bud Vase MCM
By Gertrud and Otto Natzler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful asymmetrical footed bud vase reflecting the Wabi-Sabi tenants of intentional acceptance of natural imperfection.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$388 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Milo Baughman DIA Chrome Z Flat-Bar Vanity Stools Newly Reupholstered - Pair
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
styles. Perfect for use in a living room, side table, or bedroom vanity, these stools will elevate the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Walker Weed
Gordon Keeler Iron Woven Leather Ottoman Stool Bench 1950s MCM
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by Gordon Keeler and Walker Weed. A very understated and angular welded iron rod contoured footstool. Rather wide and heavy, without a right angle. Random snap on lower rig...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
$1,860 Sale Price
40% Off
1950s Tall Hand Thrown Cerulean Blue Bud Flower Vase MCM Italian Pottery
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A piece of decor right out of a Giorgio Morandi painting. A hand-thrown organic wavering bottle form narrow neck vase, in high-gloss blue glaze.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
$540 Sale Price
55% Off
CLEARANCE SALE MCM Murano Glass Dish / Bowl with Gold Fleck or Copper Aventurine
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE MCM Murano Glass Dish / Bowl with Gold Fleck or Copper Aventurine
A lovely work of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$123 Sale Price
25% Off
MCM Gunlocke Wood Side Chairs with South West Print Stitched Leather Backs - 2
By Gunlocke
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite pair of black and brown mid-century modern wood side chairs by Gunlocke. This set is in fabulous condition. Each chair features a wide seat and stitched leather backrest...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Paul McCobb for Winchendon MCM Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
Each chair measures: 18.25 wide x 23 deep x 33.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearanc...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
1 Mid-20th Century MCM Tulip Armchair with White Shell
Black Cushion by Burke
By Burke, Inc., Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
of a second cousin of sorts with lots of style and sass. It will be great in your bedroom dressing
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Tall MCM Swedish "Paprika" Floor Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Swedish floor vase from the Paprika series by ceramist and painter, Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, circa 1950s. The vase is in very good vintage c...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
60
s DANIA TAEPPER Circles Snow Flakes UNUSED Danish Rya Rug 5
7" x 8
2" MCM
By Dania Taepper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a crazy collection that was kept in storage for decades!
All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs!
DANIA TAEPPER Yellow Circles Brown Snow Flakes Rya Rug
Creator: Dania Taepper...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
60
s EGE RYA VANGUARD Purple Scarves Wool UNUSED Modern Danish Rug MCM 6
x9
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a crazy collection that was kept in storage for decades!
All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs!
EGE RYA VANGUARD Purple Scarves Rya Rug
Creator: Ege Rya
100% Authentic!!!
...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century MCM Tulip Chairs White Shell
Black Cushions by Burke Set of 4
By Burke, Inc., Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Tulip chairs by Burke comprised of white fiberglass armless shells or frames & 4 prong fiberglass bases, white painted metal shafts, & b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Bow Shape Chrome Étagère 5 Smoked Glass Shelves Style of James David or DIA
By Design Institute America, James David Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern étagère comprised of a bow shape chrome frame and 5 bowed smoked glass shelves. Done in the style of James David or Design Institute of America aka DIA. B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
MCM Rocking Chair in Canvas on Wrought Iron Base After Tony Paul, c. 1960
s
By Tony Paul
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from wrought iron with the original forest green canvas seat and back. An exceptional build. Buy them as-is or message us prior to checkout if you are interested to discu...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Canvas
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lowboy Dresser by Young Mfg.
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and practical storage for any MCM-inspired bedroom.
Please confirm item location with seller (NY or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Gentleman
s Chest Highboy by Young Mfg.
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with practical storage for a timeless MCM addition to any bedroom.
Please confirm item location with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Set of 5 Side + Guest Chairs by coalessse
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed by Spain's Marc Krusin for Coalesse. The MCM Wrapp chairs are stackable, clean and elegant
Category
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,000 / set
Pair of Danish Floating Night Stands in Teak 1960s MCM
Located in St-Brais, JU
A very rare pair of Danish floating night stands in teak with little brass handles. They are very easy to install and feature a delicate and classic Danish design. Beatiful to combin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Style and MCM Design Wooden and Brushed Brass Rounded Bedside Table
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Graphic and Brutalist style Mid-Century Modern design round bedside table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s MCM Murano Catchall
By Vitri
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning 1960s vintage Mid-Century Modern Murano catchall showcases exquisite scalloped detailing along its edge, adding a touch of elegance to its design. Crafted from high-qua...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Ebonized Black Classic/ Contempory Mirrored Screens, MCM
By Maria Polo
Located in Milton, DE
These beautifully detailed screns can easiy be used in any environment. From traditional to MCM
Category
2010s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Orefors MCM Clear Glass Vase Signed Sven Palmquist
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Mid-Century Modern Orrefors vase. Clear lead glass, signed by Sven Palmquist. Beautiful design.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Vases
MCM German stereo console bar Telefunken eames like and more
Located in Madison, WI
“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.”
This console:
This is a console refurbishe...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Shelves
Materials
Wood
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Mcm Bedroom For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mcm bedroom available at 1stDibs. Each mcm bedroom for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Find 536 options for an antique or vintage mcm bedroom now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mcm bedroom you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mcm bedroom made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mcm bedroom over the years, but those crafted by American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun and Kent-Coffey are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mcm Bedroom?
A mcm bedroom can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,571, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.
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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Vintage Bassett Bedroom Furniture
Vintage Bernhardt Bedroom Furniture
Vintage Fan Shaped Vase
Brass Turtle Box
Brutalist Witco
Kipp Stewart Headboard
Mexican Brass Turquoise
Paul Evans Pueblo
Taylor King
Used King Platform Bed