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Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in all-natural silk, this 8x10 modern rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century Modern
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Mid Century Modern Atomic Winged Art Glass Vase Barbini Murano Italy Blue Grey
By Barbini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic and futuristic mid century modern atomic age art glass vase handcrafted on the venetian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
achieves a seamless drawing in this large scale and quality.
This mid-century modern rug design is further
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Handcarved
Crafted Mid Century Wood Chess Table! Teak Maple Walnut Set 1950s
Located in Peoria, AZ
PASTIME OF KINGS!
MID CENTURY HANDCRAFTED
CUSTOM CHESS TABLE
A MID CENTURY MASTERPIECE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Game Tables
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Teak, Walnut
$6,000 Sale Price
53% Off
Large 8
+ Atomic Age Mid-Century Modern Style Unique Space Atom Wall Sculpture
By Kenny Scharf, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of a kind Atomic Age large Mid-Century Modern style wall sculpture made of round black painted
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Modern White and Red Dotted Hanging Lantern, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern white and red dotted hanging lantern, Germany, 1950s
This charming Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Mid Century 1960
s Stainless Steel Bullet Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Leicester, GB
Mid century atomic bullet shaped salt and pepper shakers. This set is from the mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century English Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “American Leisure” Walnut Coffee Table
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :)
This Mid-Century Modern “American Leisure
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60
s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century, Atomic, Space Age jack form table lamp, by Lightolier, design attributed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Vintage 1960s Walnut Chalkware Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern atomic plaster and walnut table lamp with original shade, circa 1960s. Features
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser Cabinet by John Cameron
Located in Seattle, WA
A striking example of American mid-century design, this vintage highboy dresser was crafted by John
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Iconic Handcrafted Rosewood Danish Modern Magazine Rack! Mid Century Decor 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peoria, AZ
This Spectacular Rosewood Danish Modern Magazine Rack is a Rockstar in Mid Century Collector
Category
Vintage 1950s Montenegrin Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Dining Chairs Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Dining Chairs Circa 1960s
Features solid walnut frames
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Tony Paul Mid Century Table Lamp! Westwood Industries 1960 Crystal Art Deco
By Westwood Industries, Tony Paul
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING!
WESTWOOD INDUSTRIES
CRYSTAL BALLS, MARBLE AND BRASS
TABLE LAMP!
MID CENTURY DECO
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Marble
Gilt Metal Sculpture Mid Century Table Lamp! Italian For Wilmar! 1950s
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
MARBLE
PARCHMENT SHADE
EXQUISITE MID CENTURY ELEGANCE!
HEIGHT: 25"
SHADE: 16" WIDE
This lamp is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$1,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Iconic Laurel Walnut
Brass Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Richard Barr Thurston
By Richard Barr, Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Magnificent!
Brass & Walnut
Mid Century Modern
Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Circa 1957
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,596 Sale Price
70% Off
Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug In Green And White Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the Mid-Century Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim — the first representation of varied 1950s post
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Turkish Room Size Rug in the Style of Atomic Art
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian room size rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Very much in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate
Wood Coffee Table Set - 3 pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set - 3 pc Set. Item features (2) end
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Nason "Space Age" Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern "Space/Atomic Age" design pendant Lamp with Carlos Nason's
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$656 Sale Price
67% Off
Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug In Green And White Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the Mid-Century Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim — the first representation of varied 1950s post
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Brutalist Starburst Sunburst Wall Art. Enamel Steel Curtis Jere Era
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
MID CENTURY MODERN
BRUTALIST STARBURST
METAL WALL SCULPTURE
Direst Metal Sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$2,399 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Atomic Wire Mesh Trash Can Wastebasket Vintage Mid-Century Architect Era
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
its strength. These attributes made it a favorite among 20th century builders, and the Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Mid Century Cityscape Oil Painting on Board. 1950s Heller MCM Decor
By Heller
Located in Peoria, AZ
spectacular decor acquisition for your Manhattan Penthouse, Gotham Manor or Mid Century Atomic Dwelling!
A
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
$9,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug In Green And White Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the Mid-Century Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim — the first representation of varied 1950s post
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Italian Signed Lucite and Chrome Guzzini Ice Bucket
By Guzzini, Fratelli Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
bucket with lid, liner and tongs. High design and chic.
Mid Century, Boho, Minimalist, Chic, Vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Gino Sarfatti Stilnovo Mid Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp! 1950s Yellow Rare!
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Peoria, AZ
rare clip-on diffuser prevents glare and really is the epitome of Italian mid century panache!
One of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 9x12 rug is the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare! Murano Blue Glass Mid Century Table Lamp! Italian Decorator Lighting Style
By Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Springs atomic ranch home or West Palm Beach estate!
Iconic Mid Century Lighting
For Your Sublime
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Heifetz Birch Wood Black Steel Mid Century Danish Modern Atomic Table Lamp
By Heifetz, Yasha Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
sponsored modern lighting competition, Heifetz produced a number of now iconic mid century modern lamps
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$3,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century Pink
Black Formica
Polished Chrome Kitchennette Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A striking Mid-Century Modern chrome and pink Formica dining table featuring a sleek atomic-age
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,237 Sale Price
25% Off
Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 9x12 rug is the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
EPIC! Rocket Reflector Lamp! Gino Sarfatti Mid Century Modern Italy Stilnovo
By Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
,
Palm Springs atomic ranch, or West Palm Beach estate!
GORGEOUS MID CENTURY MODERN LIGHTING
FOR YOUR
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Ebonized Walnut Magazine Holder by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern magazine holder was realized by the esteemed American designer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Cream with Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 9x12 rug is the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Monumental Mid Century Porcelain and Brass Genie Torchiere Lamps
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Striking, monumental, Genie shaped, atomic mid century torchiere lamps.
These could be considered
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers in Frosted Glass, Black Enamel
Chrome
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid century modern chandeliers were realized in the Czech republic circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dresser by John Cameron Custom Made Wood
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Cabinet by John Cameron from Gloucester MA. Unique Atomic Design and
Category
Vintage 1970s Dressers
Materials
Wood
$5,676 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE & FABULOUS!
MID CENTURY MODERN
GERALD THURSTON
TWIN FIBERGLASS SHADE
ARTICULATING DESK LAMP
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Ceramic Lamp w/ Geometric Designs Signed by Marianna Von Allesch
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern lamp was realized and signed by the esteemed designed Marianna Von
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Overman Sweden Mid Century Modern Molded Plastic Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair
By Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Molded Plastic Swivel Tilt Atomic Era Lounge Chair attributed to Overman
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Monumental Stiffel Parzinger Mid Century Regency Table Lamp Bronze Brass mcm 50s
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stiffel Mid Century
Bronze Brass Regency
Table Lamp
Epitome of Mid Century Elegance!
Attributed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug
Kilim
s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Beige Green and Blue
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
rug hails from the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim, a bold exploration of 1950s style
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Yarn
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
: Approximately 17" Tall Base: 8" Shade Diameter: 11"
Here is the large, iconic, mid century award winning desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rug
Kilim
s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Beige Green and Blue
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
rug hails from the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim, a bold exploration of 1950s style
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Yarn
Iconic Mid Century Modern Gregory Van Pelt Cardboard Table Lamp. Designer Decor
By Gregory Van Pelt
Located in Peoria, AZ
MINTY & RARE!
MID CENTURY MODERN
GREGORY VAN PELT
CORRUGATED BOARD
TABLE LAMP!
AN EXQUISITE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paper
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug
Kilim
s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Beige Green and Blue
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
rug hails from the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim, a bold exploration of 1950s style
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Yarn
Rare Mid Century Modern Lightolier Fiberglass Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE & FABULOUS!
MID CENTURY MODERN
GERALD THURSTON
FIBERGLASS SHADE
MINIMALIST DESK LAMP
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser with Bow-Tie
Located in Seattle, WA
Stunning mid century modern triple dresser. Lots of storage with nine drawers. Original hardware
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Marcia of California Glazed Ceramic CoffeeService-3pc
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infused with mid-century charm and California cool, this vintage glazed ceramic coffee service by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
is a marvelous Mid Century Modern Icon! The 1954 Tripod Brass
Walnut Table Lamp by Gerald
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 modern rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Inspired Rug, Colorful Diamonds and Starbursts
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Collection.
On the Design:
This charming rug is a vibrant
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 modern rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Meow! 25" Tall Brutalist Black Cat Sculpture Abstract Mid Century Modern Art 50s
By Gerald Laing
Located in Peoria, AZ
Brutalist Cat Sculpture
Gorgeous!
25" Tall!
Mid Century Modern
One of the Coolest Cat Sculptures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Wow! 25" Tall Brutalist Black Cat Sculpture Abstract Mid Century Modern Art 50s
By Gerald Laing
Located in Peoria, AZ
Brutalist Cat Sculpture
Gorgeous!
25" Tall!
Mid Century Modern
One of the Coolest Cat Sculptures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Laurel Lamp Mid Century Danish Modern! Gerald Thurston 1950s Brass Tripod Walnut
By Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
LAUREL LAMP
RARE ROCKET TRIPOD!
MID CENTURY MODERN
BRASS & WALNUT
ATOMIC AGE ELEGANCE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Midcentury Atomic For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury atomic for your home. Each midcentury atomic for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and chrome. There are 73 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury atomic you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury atomic — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each midcentury atomic bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury atomic over the years, but those crafted by Kalmar Lighting, Kent Coffey and Lightolier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Midcentury Atomic?
Prices for a midcentury atomic start at $175 and top out at $9,800 with the average selling for $735.
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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