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“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture companies, mainly in Småland, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchair for Asko, Finland, 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like the “Laila” model, this chair was designed by Finnish designer, Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko in
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
PJ 149 “Colonial” Armchair by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chairs', Korinsha Press, Kyoto 1996, p 67.
Andrew Hollingsworth, ‘Danish Modern’, Gibbs Smith, 2009, p
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Poul M. Volther “C35 FDB” Dining Table for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By FDB Møbler, Poul Volther
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arts and Crafts School in Copenhagen. A believer in Functionalism, he avoided short-lived aesthetic
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
for this wood bookcase was designed to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the various
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchair "Model 1748" for Fritz Hansen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
designers and became an icon of Danish mid-century design. It was the first Danish chair that was crafted
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
MCM Mixed-Media Abstract 2d Art Piece Where No Sea Runs by Richard Slimon, 1962
Located in Topeka, KS
art hung above a gorgeous Action Office desk in a most handsome Mid-Century Modern home since 1966 and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Latex, Wood, Paper
Important 1944 Surrealist Oil on Canvas by Erle Loran
By Erle Loran
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Berkeley Hills home in the mid-1990s. Loran's surrealist work from the mid-1940s is highly desired and this
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
“Paradise” Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1958
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
Renowned for her curvaceous chair and sofa designs that utilize wood and the then pioneering use of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Bas Van Pelt Black Lacquered Metal Magazine Rack, Netherlands, 1950s
By My Home Furniture 1, Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
feature of mid-century modern design and of Dutch designer, Bas van Pelt as well. It pairs very well with
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 FK 84 Armchairs by Fabricius and Kastholm in Velvet and Metal, 1960
s
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Uithoorn, NL
clear example of mid century modern office and conference furniture: compact in footprint, generous in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Jeanneret, Tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940
Located in Paris, FR
was one of the founding members of the UAM (Union of Modern Artists)16 in 1929, chaired by Mallet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gérard Guermonprez Sideboard "Monaco" for Magnani, circa 1950, France
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Girona, Spain
Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. It is now recognized by scholars and museums worldwide as
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
that created what is today referred to as the Golden Age of modern Danish design. Wegner began his
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Nanna Ditzel Armchair Model 83 by Mobelfabric Soren Willadsen Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Paris, FR
Nanna Ditzel armchair Model 83 by Mobelfabric Soren Willadsen Denmark. Beech wood
Born in 1923
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Edward Wormley Pair of Armchairs in Green Velvet Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
master in combining classical 20th century design with modern innovations.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
MCM Burke Brunswick Tulip Side Table Style Saarinen Gray Base Faux Woodgrain Top
By Brunswick Co., Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern Burke Division for Brunswick Tulip side table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Franco Albini Stadera Desk Table For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
effect of seeming instability to the modern design which, in the balanced inequality of the tops
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
$13,365 / item
Mole
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s, Signed
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, similar in style to the 'Sheriff' lounge chairs and sofas, stands as a landmark of mid-20th century
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
$27,000 Sale Price
20% Off
CharlesRennie Mackintosh Willow 1 Throne-Like Armchair For Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
immediately preceding the Modern Movement.His name is mainly connected with the design for the Glasgow School
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of Armchairs by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Whitstable, GB
Paulo, 1960s.
The design is inspired on a chair design by Finn Juhl.
Solid wood structure with new
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
$17,612 / set
Friis and Moltke Nordsee Table For One Collection
By Knud Friis
Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nordic pine. Only FSC- and PEFC-certified wood is used for the furniture which is made in Denmark at OC’s
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Pine
$8,819 / item
Vintage MidCentury DanishModern Rosewood Serving Trolley Ph23/2 by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. The furniture combines functionality with the timeless aesthetic of Mid-Century Modern, characteristic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Halabala Style Czechoslovakian Art Deco Velvet Armchair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prato, Tuscany
as the "Bananna Chair," features a solid and sturdy frame crafted from high-quality steamed walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
CharlesRennie Mackintosh Willow 1 Throne-Like Armchair For Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
immediately preceding the Modern Movement.His name is mainly connected with the design for the Glasgow School
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Black Red And Blue Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
chair by G. T. Rietveld, the Black Red and Blue wood armchair grew out of the Dutch master’s unflagging
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer
Dining Table PK-54 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen- 1963
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brussels, BE
) was a designer known for his Modern Functionalist furniture. Born in Øster Vrå in northern Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Dale Larson - Oregon - Organic Turned Black Walnut Bowl Signed / Dated 1993
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in St. Louis, MO
process, daily use, and even minor damage as part of a "second life" for the wood. He actively discouraged
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Walnut
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Black Red And Blue Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
chair by G. T. Rietveld, the Black Red and Blue wood armchair grew out of the Dutch master’s unflagging
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer
Franco Albini Stool or Side Table in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century round stool or side table in curved bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Dining Table Model 1197 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
style of Modernism.
Frank’s new school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Friis and Moltke Norgaard Armchair For One Collection
By Knud Friis
Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Friis and Moltke Norgaard Armchair For On Collection
The Nørgaard Chair, is designed to fit into
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Italian Wall Shelf, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Riviera style lovers.
This elegant and warm shelf is perfect to complement an organic modern or a French
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Franco Albini Midcentury Wall Shelf in Curved Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan and bamboo. This stylish organic shelf was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Bedside Table Model ‘914’ Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing, open back and that “If one desires
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Wharton Esherick Three-Legged Stool in Cottonwood
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Waalwijk, NL
handmade furniture during the mid-century period inspired Esherick to expand his oeuvre and to produce
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Hickory
Wharton Esherick Three-Legged Stools in Cottonwood
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Waalwijk, NL
handmade furniture during the mid-century period inspired Esherick to expand his oeuvre and to produce
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Hickory
$16,400 / item
Guillerme
Chambron
Fumay
Armchair in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair shows beautiful lines in every element. Starting with the characteristic Guillerme and Chambron
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Friis and Moltke Nordsee Bench Pine For On Collection
By Knud Friis
Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nordic pine. Only FSC- and PEFC-certified wood is used for the furniture which is made in Denmark at OC’s
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Friis and Moltke Nordsee Bench Pine For One Collection
By Knud Friis
Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nordic pine. Only FSC- and PEFC-certified wood is used for the furniture which is made in Denmark at OC’s
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
"AT-312" Table by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Utrecht, NL
mid-century Danish modern movement, this table is the epitome of functional modernity.
While Hans J
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Two King Series Cherry Armchairs
By Fredericia, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Knebel, DK
1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Two King Series Cherry Armchairs
The chairs, were
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
joinery expertise. A totally versatile modern piece of furniture, perfect in the home office or corporate
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$8,713 / item
Sideboard Model 1148 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing, open back and that “If one desires
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Luciano Frigerio Barium dining table sculptural Italy 1970
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
wood are beautifully showcased, lending a warm and earthy character to the overall design. This sturdy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Italian Round Ottoman Stool in Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely mid-century round stool in bamboo, rattan and wicker. Franco Albini designed this piece in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
MCM Abstract Pair of Ventriloquists Titled "One Eyed Twin Dummies" by Pat Keck
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 45in W: 12in D: 8 1/2in
!!!CHAIRS NOT INCLUDED!!!
This MCM abstract pair of
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$20,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Bjørn Engø Norway Set of 3 Enamel on Copper Bowls, Scandinavian Modern1950s-1960
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 2 smaller bowls and one larger bowl feature minimal Mid Century Modern forms and
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Copper
Lawrence Peabody Side Table for Richardson Nemschoff
By Richardson Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Richardson Nemschoff
Period/Model: Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century round bamboo & wicker stool. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Carl Malmsten "Stora Furulid" Armchair for OPE-Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
ideals of the Swedish designer who had an important role in shaping mid-20th century Swedish Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis SOGNOT (its) Bamboo Bottle Holder, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo Bottle Holder in the Style of Louis Sognot, France, 1950s. A beautiful mid-century design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s
By Eva
Niles Koppell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This three-seater sofa has the best characteristics of Danish mid-century modern design. Its
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Olof Ottelin "Duetto" Sofa for Kervo Snickerifabrik Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
By Olof Ottelin
Located in Utrecht, NL
in the 17th century, this two-person chair was originally intended for women wearing large dresses
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Franco Albini Midcentury Console Table in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century console table in curved bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Little Adam" Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
-Holmquist’s design, this armchair is a perfect example of the gentle mid-century modernism Swedish design of
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture companies, mainly in Småland, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Find many varieties of an authentic wood school chair mid century modern available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and foam, every wood school chair mid century modern was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wood school chair mid century modern, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A wood school chair mid century modern, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made wood school chair mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brown Saltman, Embru and Elmar Flötotto are consistently popular.
How Much is a Wood School Chair Mid Century Modern?
The average selling price for a wood school chair mid century modern at 1stDibs is $2,842, while they’re typically $111 on the low end and $8,745 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.
Questions About Wood School Chair Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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