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Mid-Century Burl King Headboard by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century modern headboard for a king size bed in olive burlwood and brass, by Jack Cartwright
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Console by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Southampton, NJ
Founders Furniture Co.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Founders Buffet, Bar Cabinet, Sideboard by Jack Cartwright - Walnut
Cork, 1960
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Deland, FL
for collectors of early American Modern pieces and can blend seamlessly with a myriad of design
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Linear Daybed in Leather and Mohair by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
embossed leather and brown mohair.
Designed by Stamford Modern's founder, Carlos Solano in 2015.
Other
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Brutalist End Table / Pedestal by Jack Cartwright for Founders, USA, c. 1960s
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Deland, FL
Founders. Simultaneously monolithic and petite, regal yet understated this incredible table is in stunning
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bookcase in Walnut
Stainless Steel by Jack Cartwright for Founders, USA, 1960s
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Deland, FL
for Founders. Featuring two cabinets and a mixed-use writing surface/large storage drawer this
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Cube End Tables / Pedestals by Jack Cartwright for Founder, USA, 1960s
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Deland, FL
Cartwright for Founders. Simultaneously monolithic and petite, regal yet understated this incredible set of
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist End Tables
Materials
Walnut
End Table Table in Cane and Walnut by Jack Cartwright for Founders, USA, c 1960s
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Deland, FL
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern design. This fully refinished table displays stunning old growth walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Modernist Desk /Bookcase, Dresser with Top Storage, Figured Walnut
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Suite designed by Jack Cartwright (FOUNDER'S). sUITE INCLUDES,,,, Desk
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Laminate, Walnut
Vintage Rattan and Wicker Chest of Drawers by Dixie
By Drexel, Bassett Furniture, Founders Furniture Company, Dixie Furniture Co., Dixie
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage rattan and wicker 4 drawer chest with faux bamboo trim and brass toned hardware. This dresser is not only a space saver but a unique addition to so many interiors. Drawers ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Floor Reading Lamp Side Dimmer Bauhaus Holtkoetter Leuchten Germany 1964
By Holtkoetter
Located in Chula Vista, CA
milled housing. Patinated brass floor lamp strikingly modern
Of the Bauhaus tradition by founder Franz
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Modern Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s modern six door credenza by Founders, with four adjustable shelves and four drawers.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 3 Door Walnut Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant 3 door with caned panels that glide effortlessly. Each compartment has a shelf for storage. Really a well designed piece which was absolutely taken care of. Well c...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Danish Modern Style Rosewood Credenza by Founders
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century Rosewood Credenza, designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders, American, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Extending Burl Table by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite mid-century modern dining table by Founders in beautiful bright burl wood grain. Accented
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
Vintage Burlwood Sideboard by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Founders is a stunning piece of Mid-Century Modern design. Doors open to reveal two drawers and shelving
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sling Sofas by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Fabulous pair of midcentury sling sofas manufactured by Founders Furniture Company. These sofas
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modular Wall Unit by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century freestanding modular wall unit in walnut by Founders. Please confirm item location (NY
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Brass And Burlwood Parsons Style Console Table By Founders Ed
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a striking burlwood and brass console table manufactured by Founders Furniture Company. It
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Late 20th Century American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Eight Drawer Dresser by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Elegant eight drawer and two door dresser by Founders. An additional four fitted drawers behind the
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Dresser by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage burl wood and brass dresser manufactured by Founders in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Teak Cane Front Credenza and Cabinet by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
A beautifully designed and constructed credenza by Founders Furniture, it features a teak case with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Leather, Teak
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage burl wood and brass credenza manufactured by Founders in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Rare Orange Three-Bay Wall Unit by Founders in Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual and rare orange lacquered three bay wall units by Founders. There are eight aluminum side
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Jack Cartwright Walnut Credenza by Founders
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome Jack Cartwright walnut credenza features two cabinets behind two doors each, one with a single adjustable shelf, the other with a silverware drawer and a linen drawer. ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Serving Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Classic Mid-Century Modern design by Jack Cartwright for Founders featuring a rosewood case, cane
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Cane, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Serving Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic design by Jack Cartwright for Founders, and boy did he get this cart right! With its
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Chest of Drawers by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage burl wood and brass chest of drawers / nightstands manufactured by Founder in the
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Rosewood Nine-Drawer Dresser by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century dresser by Founders features a beautiful Rosewood finish, graduated
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Walnut and Aluminium Wall Unit by Founders
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning modern wall unit by Founders, a Division of Knoll International, by Milo
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Rosewood, Cane and Black Leather Nightstands or Side Tables by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
A gorgeous pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern two-tier rosewood side or end tables manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Founders Two Armchairs and Six Side Chairs
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
). Manufactured by founders, 1950s. Frames are all original and in excellent condition. Fabric is good, but would
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Milo Baughman Attributed Walnut and Aluminium Wall Unit by Founders
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning modern wall unit by Founders, a Division of Knoll International, attributed to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Honduran Rosewood Bookmatched Cabinet by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
the Founders Furniture Company. In wonderful vintage condition.
This buffet cabinet or credenza by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Rosewood 9 Drawer Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Brazilian Rosewood 9 drawer dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture.
Jack
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Asymmetrical Mid Century Desk by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Cartwright, for Founders Furniture, the desk features an asymmetrical bowtie form top, over three drawers, on
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid century walnut 9 drawer dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Cartwright for Founder mid century modern dresser with black accents. Light Oak wood drawers with dovetail
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Danish Modern Style Wall Unit by Founders
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern or Cado style wall unit, made by Founders, American, circa 1960s. We actually have
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut Dresser Credenza
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser. Manufactured by Founders Furniture and designed by Jack
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman Styled Burled Walnut Wall Units by Founders of Thomasville
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman styled burled walnut shelf units by Founders (a division
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Style of Milo Baughman Extendable Burl Wood Dining Table by Founders
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Peabody, MA
Impressive pedestal form Mid-Century Modern burl wood dining table by Founders, a division of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
LC3 Lounge Chair by Jack Cartwright for Founders, Chrome and Multi-Color Fabric
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Founders, 1960s. This chair was reupholstered several years ago by the original owner. Condition is good
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Sideboard / Credenza by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Milo Baughman, Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company, Drexel, Lane Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century credenza by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1960s. A striking example of mid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mod MCM Table by Milo Baughman
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2 Chairs by Founders Furniture Red
White
By Founders Furniture Company, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous mod style MCM (mid-century modern) 1967 dining or game table from the New Design Idiom
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Laminate
Mid-Century Cube Chair by Jack Cartwright for Founders, Rosewood + Chrome
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Jack Cartwright, Harvey Probber, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Decatur, GA
Stellar cube lounge chair in Brazilian rosewood by Jack Cartwright for Founders. Rosewood slabs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern 2 Piece Credenza or Record Cabinet by Founders
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage 2-piece mid century credenza with caned accents. The top portion serves as a storage cabinet with height adjustable shelves. The credenza includes spacious drawers and height...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Brazilian Rosewood Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Cincinnati, OH
satin black with a chrome backing, manufactured by the Founders Furniture company and designed by Jack
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Exquisite Walnut Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Milo Baughman, Arch Gordon
Located in Danville, CA
for Founders. This small and coveted collection of case goods is quite rare and desirable, especially
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Jack Cartwright
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jack Cartwright for Founders Co. embodies the clean, minimalist lines of classic Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Jack Cartwright
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulls
Designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Co. in the 1960s, this expertly refinished walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Credenza w/ Multiple Compartments and Drawers
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern long credenza by Founders. Beautiful dramatic wood grain pattern
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Mid century walnut coffee table by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century walnut coffee table by Jack Cartwright for Founders. Jack Cartwright for Founders. mid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair Mid century walnut cabinet nightstands by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Cartwright for Founder mid century modern side table nightstand with black accents. Made in USA Circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Mid Century Rosewood Cocktail Bar by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Co.
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful midcentury rosewood cocktail bar designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Co
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Rosewood
Van Keppel
Green Prototype Sofa Owned by The Founders of Architectural Pottery
Located in Stamford, CT
A prototype sofa owned by Max and Rita Lawerence, the founders of Architectural Pottery. See The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pair of Unusual End Tables by Jack Cartwright for Founders in Walnut
By Jack Cartwright
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual and multifunctional end tables or nightstands by Jack Cartwright for Founders
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Leather Patchwork Sofa by Ernst Lüthy, Founder of De Sede, Switzerland, 1960
s
By De Sede
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual leather sofa designed by Ernst Lüthy between 1962-1964, who went on to form De Sede in 1965.
Sofa consists of thick leather strips throughout creating an interesting a...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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Modern By Founders For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of modern by founders available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique modern by founders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Modern by founders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of modern by founders to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern modern by founders are of considerable interest. Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful modern by founders that are worth considering.
How Much are Modern By Founders?
Prices for modern by founders start at $800 and top out at $13,500 with the average selling for $2,995.
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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