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Eames Palisades House Anniversary Coffee Table by Herman Miller, 1999
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Palisades, California, a limited edition of 500 Eames anniversary tables were produced by Herman Miller
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
$4,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chairs 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have eleven original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount. Lovely rich brown color. These have their original finish and are gorgeous, gleaming,...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Wood top table and metal base by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Milano, MI
storico tavolo disegnato da George Nelson e prodotto da Hermann Miller negli anni 60
il tavolo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames Tandem Bench with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
shells. Each chair features the Herman Miller insignia beneath the seat. The steel bar also has a Herman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Classic Mid-Century Modern office or desk armchair, model DAT-1 on castors and tilt swivel in off
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles
Ray Eames "La Fonda" Light Yellow Fiberglass Chairs Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern La Fonda chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960's circa.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles
Ray Eames "La Fonda" Brown Fiberglass Chairs For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern La Fonda chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960's circa.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Custom New Cushions
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredibly vibrant and elegant edition of the classic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Folding Table by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1947
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Eames for Herman Miller IT occasional table with chrome-plated steel, lockable, folding legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Athens, Attiki
. Black pads. Manufactured by Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Red Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Three Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Vintage Eames Soft Pad Chairs for Herman Miller – Red Leather
For your consideration: a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames Contract Base Arm Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Swiveling parchment fiberglass arm chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
LCM Lounge Chair By Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
LCM Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. The piece was produced by Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Upholstered Shell Chairs by Charles + Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Vinyl upholstered shell chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Herman Miller Eames Tall Navy Blue Fabric Desk Chair Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
\This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
By Zenith, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original checkerboard Zenith Labels, ROPE EDGE, X BASE. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Square 1950s Herman Miller Square Contract Table with Walnut Laminate Top
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, Neuhart, Neuhart and Eames, ppg. 142-143 The Herman Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
6 Eames for Herman Miller DSS Stackable Naugahyde Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of 6 Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs with Brown Naugahyde Pads, Herman Miller. An
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Charles and Ray Eames DKR-2 Wire Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DKR-2 chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, also referred to as the bikini chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Model EA 105 Aluminium Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Aluminium Chair EA 105, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, is an icon of modern design and craftsmanship. This chair perfectly blends timeless elegance with exceptional c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rocking Chair RAR by Charles
Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fiberglass rocking chair. Stamped Herman Miller on the underside. Seat height: 40 cm.
Wear due to
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Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Eames for Herman Miller Style Aluminum Group Chairs - Set of 5
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller Style Aluminum Group Chairs with Removable Arms - Set of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles
Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Seal Brown Fibreglass Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Fibreglass Green & Seal Brown Chair
Brand imprint
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery supported on
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hastings, GB
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available. Polished aluminium frames
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery supported on
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,600 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Six Stacking Chairs, Charles
Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974.
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of six stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Charles
Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Original Fibreglass Stacking Chair 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Charles & Ray Eames Original Herman Miller Dss Fibreglass Green Coloured Upholstered Chair, With
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller DSW Shell Side Chairs, Set of Four
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
chairs
By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
USA, Early 21st Century
Orange molded upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery supported on
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Eames Time Life Gray Velvet Office Chair Herman Miller 1978
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern gray Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern iconic molded fiberglass pivoting shell office or dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Brown Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Brown Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles
Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Palladio Fall Front Desk by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c. 1940’s
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sophisticated drop front desk designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller as part of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood, Burl
Eames Herman Miller MCM Aluminum Group Tables Contract Base Black
White
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Eames for Herman Miller mid-century modern Aluminum Group 4 prong chrome Contract base
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Walnut
Steel Conference Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Segmented Walnut & Steel Counter Height Table With
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conferen...
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Vintage White Fiberglass Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage white fiberglass Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
EA116, Early Edition, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare early edition “EA116” designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. The stamp
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Eames Aluminum Group 48" Pedestal Table / Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic functionality of American Mid-Century Modern design with this classic pedestal table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Cream Office Chairs in Schumacher VEGAN Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management height office chairs from the Aluminum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1st Generation Eames RKR Wire Mesh Rocker by Herman Miller 1951
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
generation of the wire mesh series and manufactured by Banner Metals of Compton for Herman Miller.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Cream Office Chair in Schumacher VEGAN Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management height office chair from the Aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller 32 Inch Round White Marble Coffee Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
strikes a perfect harmony between mid-century ingenuity and living elegance.
Its sculptural base balances
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Aluminum
$999 Sale Price
20% Off
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Rectangular White and Black Side Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
connoisseurs will appreciate this table not merely as a utility, but as an exemplar of mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Aluminum
$919 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 Vintage White Fiberglass Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage white fiberglass Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood Eames Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Eames Chair and Ottoman
The chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Vintage Swiveling chairs by Eames for Herman Miller. One black, one gray and one dark
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Cream Office Chair in Schumacher VEGAN Suede
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management height office chair from the Aluminum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking dining side chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chairs in Schumacher VEGAN Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management height office chairs from the Aluminum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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Mid Century Herman Miller For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century herman miller for your home. Each mid century herman miller for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and aluminum. If you’re shopping for a mid century herman miller, we have 7357 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century herman miller, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century herman miller is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century herman miller over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Herman Miller?
The average selling price for a mid century herman miller at 1stDibs is $3,404, while they’re typically $19 on the low end and $700,000 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
- 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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A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture
The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.
Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home
The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.
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