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Crystal Glass
Leather Pendant Lamp, Dew Drops by Boris Klimek
Set of 2
By Boris Klimek, BOMMA
Located in Warsaw, PL
brings the traditional Czech glassmaking craft to new and dynamic levels. With centuries of glassmaking
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Gustave Tiffoche, Long Vase, France Design, Late 20th Century
By Gustave Tiffoche
Located in PARIS, FR
artists of the late 20th century. He started his earthenware works at the age of 33.
"In 1961, Tiffoche
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Esteri Tumula Pastoraali Finnish Porcelain Vase for Arabia
By Esteri Tomula
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Finnish mid-century porcelain vase decorated with a young woman with flowing hair by
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Gaulino Stool Black by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
a modern icon of 20th-century design.
The stool has a concave seat, avoiding the sitter from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Gaulino Stool Natural by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
a modern icon of 20th-century design.
The stool has a concave seat, avoiding the sitter from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Kitchen Doors by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1800 ski resort Pinewood, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brussels, Brussels
. Made of solid pinewood with chromed handles. One set including 3 doors, come with the original hinges
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Pine
Decorative Freeform Walnut "Art" Vessel by Emil Milan, 1960
s
By Emil Milan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
woodworking. At a young age, he gained an understanding of manipulating materials from his father who was an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Walnut
Decorative Freeform Bissilon Wood "Art" Vessel by Emil Milan, 1960
s
By Emil Milan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for his contribution to studio woodworking. At a young age, he gained an understanding of manipulating
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
Pierre Chapo Stools
S13A
in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
an architect at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Already from a young age, he
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
$7,500 / item
Decorative Freeform Walnut with Ceramic Inlay "Art" Vessel by Emil Milan, 1960
s
By Emil Milan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
studio woodworking. At a young age, he gained an understanding of manipulating materials from his father
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Federigo Fabbrini Asymmetrical Ceramic Bowl, Italy 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
the contemporary Italian Mid Century Modern design and art and the historic elements, such as the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Jean PERZEL 1 Lamp or a Pair of French Table Lamps, 1970s
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Signature: “JPerzel” on base
Jean Perzel was born on May 2, 1892, in Bruck, Bavaria (Germany). From a young
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pierre Chapo Stool
S13A
in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
an architect at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Already from a young age, he
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
Low Rattan Settee Armchair by Audoux-Minnet - Golfe-Juan, 1950s-1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in MOUGINS, FR
playful and unique decorative objects, dining chairs, wall sconces, and other furniture during the mid
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pierre Chapo
S01
Stools in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, stools, model 'S01A', solid elm, France, design 1962
This set of modernized farm
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
$2,750 / item
Chromed AS/AM Series Table Lamp by Franco Albini for Sirrah 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Cascina, Pisa
twentieth-century imprint. But it was the meeting with Edoardo Persico that marked a clear turning point
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Brown Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1955.
By rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s. His name is
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gaulino Stool Red by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
a modern icon of 20th-century design.
The stool has a concave seat, avoiding the sitter from
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
$1,505 / item
Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Franco Albini MB15 Large Sideboard with Four-Doors Panels in Wood by Poggi 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Cascina, Pisa
works carried out are admittedly of a twentieth-century imprint. It was the meeting with Edoardo Persico
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega murano - Artistic Wall Sconces/Chandeliers
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Milano, IT
Wall Lighting Art - Ceiling Light Composition - Artistic Murano Glass
Rare set of 4 wall lights by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cut Steel
$7,161 Sale Price / set
10% Off
Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega Murano - Wall Sconces/Ceiling Lights - 1970
s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
Installation
Rare set of 10 wall lights by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, each piece is composed of a square thick
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cut Steel
$12,827 Sale Price / set
10% Off
Porcelain Schumann Arzberg Midcentury Classic Floor Vase Cobalt Blue Gold beauty
By Schumann Arzberg 1
Located in Landshut, BY
most modern machinery of its time, had 10 porcelain kilns and employed more than 800 people. It also
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$798 Sale Price
23% Off
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bowl
Candara
by Lino Sabattini, Italy, 1970
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Blevio to move to Milan where he set up a small workshop.
Now he also knows students of Gio' Ponti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Brown Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 2 stoneware vases with amazing brown glaze.
Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden 1960s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s. His name is
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
one of the most renowned representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Bowl by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
renowned representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
renowned representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Bowl by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Malmö, SE
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large and Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Stoneware Bowl by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
comfortable and elegant frame is set off by the feather-filled cushions that form the back-rest and the seat
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Unique Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950.
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s. His name is
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By rorstrand studio, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
Set or 2 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze.
Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large 800 series sideboard by Alain Richard, Ed. Meubles TV, France circa 1958
By Alain Richard, Meubles TV
Located in Paris, FR
piece is stamped, but in a modern way.
The interest of this production: Vecchione allowed a young
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel, Chrome
"Orgues” Silver-Plated Vase by Jacques Sitoleux for Christolfe, 1969
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
VASE
The extraordinary geometric and minimalist design of this tubular flower vase sets it apart as a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Green Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known as the artistic leader for Rörstrand in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Outdoor Collection by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
building was separated from the rest. In this case, four discrete cushions are set inside a cage of painted
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Restored
Station Wagon
Ten-Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Signed
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
context to Mid-Century Modern and California Ranch House history. In 1950 House Beautiful magazine
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$21,300 Sale Price
23% Off
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Black Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
comfortable and elegant frame is set off by the feather-filled cushions that form the back-rest and the seat
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
comfortable and elegant frame is set off by the feather-filled cushions that form the back-rest and the seat
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Restored
Station Wagon
Highboy Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Triple Signed
By John Stuart Inc., Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design is important in context to Mid-Century Modern and California Ranch House history. In 1950 House
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$13,700 Sale Price
23% Off
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Sofa by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
comfortable and elegant frame is set off by the feather-filled cushions that form the back-rest and the seat
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Lazur
vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Lindberg, known as "Lazur" from Gustavsberg, Sweden. The inspiration for this vase was mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$356 Sale Price
20% Off
Franco Albini
Franca Helg AM/AS Table Lamp in Steel by Sirrah 1960s Italy
By Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Sirrah
Located in Cascina, Pisa
.
In those three years, the works carried out are admittedly of a twentieth-century imprint. But it was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
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Young Mid Century Modern Dining Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the young mid century modern dining set you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each young mid century modern dining set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and fabric. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect young mid century modern dining set — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each young mid century modern dining set bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made young mid century modern dining set over the years, but those crafted by Maurice Bailey, Glenn of California and Merrow Associates are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Young Mid Century Modern Dining Set?
The average selling price for a young mid century modern dining set at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $1,950 on the low end and $10,270 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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