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Small Italian Purple Satin Sofa with Roll Cushion
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing an elegant 20th-century Italian bench or settee, entirely crafted with purple satin
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Silk, Wood
$4,275 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare square table in steel and glass by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
table crafted for Tecno. A testament to Italian ingenuity from the mid-20th century, this piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
$6,175 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Wood desk Secretaire vintage
Located in Milano, IT
Let yourself be captivated by the timeless charm of this 1950s Italian chest of drawers and writing desk, a true gem of design and craftsmanship. Made entirely of fine wood, this uni...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Rare Wall Bookcase with Pomodoro Artwork
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Milano, IT
Discover a masterpiece of mid-century Italian design with this exquisite wall bookcase by Osvaldo
Category
Antique 1760s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$28,504 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Walnut Game Table with Grissinatura
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Let me transport you to a bygone era with this enchanting 1950s vintage Italian game table. This table isn't just a piece of furniture; it's a portal to a time when craftsmanship was...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
$4,275 Sale Price
20% Off
Wicker and Wood Couple Stools by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Milano, IT
stools into true design objects.
Each stool is a testament to the art of mid-century American design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wicker, Wood
$1,710 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Table with Tray by Paolo Buffa Attr. in Wood and Brass
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Convertible coffee table attributed to the great designer Paolo Buffa, from the 1950s. The coffee table has a walnut frame and through its large, wavy-shaped side handles, allows it ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,850 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Bed by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the refined elegance of the 1970s with this distinguished European double bed, a creation of the renowned designers Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli. Sourced fro...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,275 Sale Price
20% Off
American brown velvet sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Imposing brown velvet American sofa embodies elegance and comfort in perfect balance. circa 1950s-60s. The recently refreshed velvet envelops the frame with its soft and refined text...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$10,095
Vintage Nesting Coffee Table With Removable Octagonal Stools
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the irresistible charm of our beautiful vintage wooden coffee table from the '60s. This unique piece captures attention with its captivating secret: a hidden mech...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,850 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Foldable chairs in bamboo
yuta
Located in Milano, IT
Experience the timeless charm and practicality of these 1950s foldable chairs, recently updated with durable beige yuta to enhance any contemporary or retro living space. These chair...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,325 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sofa bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, original fabric
By IPE Brevettato, Rito Valla
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant sofa, designed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna in the 1960s, represents a perfect fusion of design and functionality. With a simple movement, the sofa can be transformed i...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pair of wall mirrors Attr. to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
unmistakable touch of style. They integrate perfectly into rooms with a modern or mid-century taste, becoming
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$5,344 / set
Vintage Futurist Painting by M. Diklic, 1967
Located in Milano, IT
Particular and magnificent canvas made by painter M. Diklic in 1967.
Postwar Serbian artist-painter transited briefly in Italy, leaving some on achievements such as this one, and the...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
$3,610 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Guglielmo Ulrich italian pair of stools in cotton
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
renowned Italian designer Guglielmo Ulrich, a refined and influential figure in 20th-century Italian design
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Luciano Frigerio italian vintage Brass bed, branded
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time to the glamorous 1970s with this exquisite Italian double bed designed by the talented Lucino Frigerio and proudly marked by the same illustrious manufacturer. Its ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
$1,710 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian glass coffee table with metal feet
Located in Milano, IT
In the vibrant era of the 1970s, Italian design was at its peak, and from that creative cauldron emerged a true gem: the Italian coffee table. With its minimalist and modernist desig...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Martini Ice Bucket with Original Logo in Nickel-Plated Brass
By Fratelli Martini
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian nickel-plated brass ice cube holder made by Martini.
On the front of the ice cup we find their Martini.
At both ends we find two knobs to facilitate the grip of the...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Brass
$1,425 Sale Price
20% Off
Rattan and Bamboo Rocking Armchairs Attributed to Axel Enthoven
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1970s Rattan Rocking Armchairs - Attributed to Axel Enthoven
Organic Design with Flowing Forms
This rare pair of vintage outdoor armchairs from the 1970s is attributed to Bel...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Italian Dining Table by Romeo Rega in steel
By Romeo Rega
Located in Milano, IT
Italian geometric round table from the 1970s, Space Age style, designed by Romeo Rega. This dining table is a masterpiece of design that combines high-quality materials with a bold, ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Pucci Italian ceramics vase in orange and yellow, label
By Pucci Ceramics 1
Located in Milano, IT
, bright colors, typical of the Italian tradition of the 20th century.
Ideal as a decorative centerpiece
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rodney Kisman Coffee Table for Bieffeplast Model T14, plexiglass
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Milano, IT
standout element in any modern or mid-century-inspired space.
The transparent glass top complements the
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,900 Sale Price
20% Off
Isa Bergamo Set of Italian six chairs in yellow fabric
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Allow me to take you on a journey to the enchanting world of Italian chairs from the 1950s, crafted by the esteemed ISA BERGAMO manufacture. These chairs exude a timeless charm that ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,425 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Gino Sarfatti for ARTELUCE sconces Mod.283/3
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
innovation of mid-century Italian design, reflecting Sarfatti’s visionary approach to lighting, where form
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$8,313 / set
Jean Raymond Picard Red Stool in French Resin
By Jean-René Picard
Located in Milano, IT
and excellent patina. The stool through its very mid-century French forms is ideal for design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
$1,710 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Square coffee table by Eugenio Gerli For Borsani
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milano, IT
In the world of furniture design, some pieces stand out not only for their functionality but also for their timeless beauty. The Square Coffee Table by Eugenio Gerli For Borsani from...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,375 Sale Price
20% Off
Wood and Leather Rare Sormani Sofa
By Luigi Sormani
Located in Milano, IT
Delve into the opulent world of vintage design with this stunning Sormani sofa from the 1970s. Crafted during an era renowned for bold, experimental furniture, this piece is a specta...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of six Drifted stool by Lars Beller Fjetland
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant set of *Drifted* stools, designed by Norwegian designer Lars Beller Fjetlan, features six stools with cork seats and black wooden frames. Inspired by a walk along the No...
Category
2010s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Cork
$2,612 / set
BBPR in the style Italian Wood and Crystal Console
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful and very rare sideboard designed The sideboard is an irresistible rationalist design 1970s Published a very similar example.
The sideboard is an irresistible rationalist de...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$20,903 Sale Price
20% Off
Renato Bassoli Stone Soldier Sculpture, Signed 1955
By Renato Bassoli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful stone statue designed and produced by Renato Bassoli in 1955, of fine Italian manufacture.
The statue is made of natural dark stone, very beautiful.
The statue would appear...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$1,425 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian double bed with bedside tables attributed to Ico Pairisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
In the enchanting embrace of the 1950s, from the hands of a master, Ico Pairisi, emerged a work of art that effortlessly fuses functionality with the poetic essence of design. Behold...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$4,275 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Experience the epitome of Italian design and craftsmanship with this strikingly large dining table by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, dating back to the 1970s. Meticulously designed and e...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
$6,175 Sale Price
20% Off
Carlo de Carli Pair of White Night Stand for Sormani
By Carlo di Carli, Luigi Sormani
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of Italian bedside tables created by renowned designer Carlo de Carli for the renowned Sormani manufacture in the 1960s. These splendid pieces of furniture not only ref...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pierluigi Ghianda Vintage "Gabbiano" Table in Wood
By Pierluigi Ghianda
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful Gabbiano table designed and made by Pierluigi Ghianda in the 70's.
The table is called "Gabbiano" for its innovative opening system. Thanks to the pin located in the center...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,900 Sale Price
20% Off
Cabinet Attributed to Giovanni Gariboldi, possibly made by Colli
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Enchanting vintage 6-door wooden cabinet designed Attributed to Giovanni Gariboldi, possibly made by Colli, circa 1948, fine Italian manufacture.
The closet is made entirely in the l...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Precious Va by Arrigo Finzi in Pure Gold and Porcelain, Original Label, 1950s
By Arrigo Finzi
Located in Milano, IT
Precious Italian vase from the 1950s made by the great silversmith Arrigio Finzi. The vase has an elliptical shape made in porcelain. Its great particularity are the various elements...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
$2,660 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six Chairs by Arne Jacobsen M. Butterfly for the Brazilian Airline, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Milano, IT
Set composed of chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Brazilian airline Varig in 1950. The model of the chairs is the Butterly. The structure of the chairs is made of painted iron...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
$4,750 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Italian Chest of Drawers by Giovanni Gariboldi in Inlaid Wood and Glass
By Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Milano, IT
bedroom or can serve as a sideboard in an elegant living room with a Mid Century flavour.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
$7,126 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Antique Colonial Showcase in Fine Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous antique showcase of fine French manufacture, created for English colonists, belonging to the 1800s.
This stunning display case is made entirely of a very fine dark wood, fab...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
$8,076 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Art Deco lacquered red console with gold inserts
Located in Milano, IT
A stunning example of 1940s Italian Art Deco furniture, this elegant console table stands out for its bold design and exquisite craftsmanship. Made of wood walnut and finished in a r...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Game Table of Brazilian Manufacture in Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Extraordinary game table of Brazilian manufacture in solid wood from the early 1950s. The table as denoted by the photographs is totally made of wood with essential and geometric sha...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,275 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Table Vienna Straw
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
This splendid Italian table from the 1960s-70s represents an elegant combination of materials and design. Its solid wood structure expresses the solidity and craftsmanship typical of...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Straw, Glass, Wood
$2,850 Sale Price
20% Off
Round Wooden Coffee Table by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of mid-century Italian craftsmanship with this round wooden coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,710 Sale Price
20% Off
Important Armchair for the Shah of Persia by Maison Jansen, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Milano, IT
Important armchair made for Reza Pahlevi Shah of Persia by Maison Jansen in the 1950s. The majestic armchair is made with a brass frame and upholstered back with a white fabric cushi...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$8,076 Sale Price
54% Off
Small Rometti vase with blue polka dots, signed Rometti
By Rometti Ceramics 1
Located in Milano, IT
This delightful jar signed at the base ROMETTI, dating from the 1940s, is made of glazed ceramic and features a vibrant deep blue coloring punctuated by white polka dots, typical of ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian blue ceramic vase by PUCCI, Original label
By Pucci Ceramics 1
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional vase signed Pucci Ceramiche, with original label, dating from the 1950s-60s. A unique piece with a strong visual impact, made of blue glazed ceramic embellished with whit...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Florence Knoll
s Attributed Leather Armchair
By Florence Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the quintessence of vintage luxury with this exquisite armchair, attributed to the renowned Florence Knoll. Dating back to the 1970s, this piece encapsulates the elegance an...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
$1,710 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of eight high quality vintage Italian chairs in green leather
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time to the enchanting 1950s, where craftsmanship and design merged into a symphony of elegance. Behold this exceptional set of eight Italian chairs, a testament to the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$2,850 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Gold Lacquered Wood Jewel Boxes
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid pair of antique 18th century wooden jewelry boxes of fine French manufacture.
The jewelry
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
$4,275 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ravarini Castoldi Milano Pair of butterfly wall lamps in gilded metal, branded
Located in Milano, IT
Bring the poetry of vintage Italian design to your walls with this elegant pair of "Farfalla" model wall lamps, produced in the 1970s-80s by the prestigious Ravarini & Castoldi manuf...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Italian Coffee Table with Marble Top
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary Italian-made coffee table from the early 1900s is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era. The four wrought-iron legs culminate in elegant cu...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
$5,700 Sale Price
20% Off
De Pas, D
Urbino and Zanotta Black and Yellow Armchairs
By Gionathan de Pas
Donato D’Urbino
Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
Attractive pair of armchairs made in the 1980s by De Pas, D'urbino and Zanotta, of fine Italian manufacture.
The armchairs have a curved back in black plastic material, very eccentri...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$3,325 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brazilian Modern Magazine Rack in Marble and Iron with Coffee Table, 1965
Located in Milano, IT
Classic modern Brazilian design from the middle of the last century, the magazine rack has a black
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
$2,375 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Paolo Buffa Two Head Chairs in Wood and Straw
Attr.
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of head chairs with arms attributed to the great designer Paolo Buffa in the 1940s.
The frame is made entirely of a solid and durable light wood. There are 4 legs sup...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
$3,325 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pendant Midcentury Up and Down Italian Design,
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric vintage design ups and downs from the 1950s. The pendant also called ups and downs because of its counterweight mechanism that allows the lamp to go up and down at will. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Rustic Style Leather and Wood Armchair
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
A splendid antique Italian rustic wood and leather armchair produced in the 19th century.
There
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,330 Sale Price
20% Off
Jules Leleu Vintage Chairs in Wood and Green Leather
By Jules Leleu
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set consisting of four wooden chairs designed in the 1930s by Jules Leleu, French manufacture.
The chairs have very eccentric shapes, both hard geometric and soft and comfo...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Mid Century Domus Srl For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century domus srl available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every mid century domus srl was constructed with great care. There are 2097 variations of the antique or vintage mid century domus srl you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century domus srl, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century domus srl is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century domus srl that is appealing in its simplicity, but Midcentury Italian school, Paolo Buffa and Osvaldo Borsani produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Domus Srl?
Prices for a mid century domus srl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $71 and can go as high as $362,392, while the average can fetch as much as $4,150.
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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