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Baker Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Oval Dining Table Two Leaves MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Drexel, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Oval Dining Table Two Leaves MINT!
2x24" leaves
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Brass Nightstands, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or side tables
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 25.5 in W 28 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Baker Mid-Century Asian Modern Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
aluminum hardware and a sleek pared down form that proves less can be more. Signed Baker in the drawer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Solid Maple Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern style armchairs
In the manner of Bertha Schaefer
By
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Mid-Century Modern End Tables by Baker Furniture Co.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of end tables, made by Baker Furniture Co. in the USA, are just as well-built as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl, Marked Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass bowl, Baker Furniture Company. Circa 1970's, the large and thick rimmed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Two-Tier Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern style walnut coffee or cocktail table
By Baker Furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style coffee table, cocktail table, or low console table
By
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 19.75 in W 35.25 in D 20.25 in
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Expanding Coffee Table, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern slatted expandable bench or coffee table
By Baker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.25 in W 48 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple and Chrome Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table.
In the manner of Milo Baughman
By
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Campaign Rosewood Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 31.38 in W 35.13 in D 20.25 in
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
look of these- give your interior real Mid-century authenticity.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 27.25 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
interior from classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. They have been newly upholstered in a metallic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Pair of Mid Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
interior from classic Mid Century Modern to contemporary. They have been newly upholstered in a metallic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table with Chrome Legs by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and unique mid-century dining table by Baker Furniture that features a rich brown wood top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 40 in D 40 in
Mid Century Modern King Size Headboard by Helen and Hobey Baker, c1960s
By Hoby Helen Baker
Located in Chino Hills, CA
with various styles. It's a perfect fit for not only mid-century modern aesthetics but also
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie Modular Chest Bookcase Shelf Mid-Century Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie style 2-piece modular bookcase chest. The top shelving unit sits on top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 59.25 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
Mid Century Credenza/Sideboard by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Chrome Base with full wood construction. Missing locks but they are replaceable.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern "Far East Collection" Arm Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27 in W 31 in D 25 in
Finn Juhl for Baker Square Walnut Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Finn Juhl for Baker Square Walnut Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fantastic Pair Baker Chinoiserie Asian Tansu Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Pair of amazingly beautiful Japanese Tansu small chests or nightstands by Baker. Dark stained oak
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 18.5 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Baker Furniture Carved and stained Walnut Tiered Candle Stand
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A cute Mid-Century Baker Furniture Carved and stained Walnut Candle Stand. Very sturdy.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 21.25 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple and Ebonized Bedside Chests
By Baker Furniture Company, Brian Palmer
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer chests or nightstands
By Brian Palmer for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Chrome
H 30.75 in W 18 in D 19.75 in
Mid Century Modern Baker Style Black Ming Sofa & Chair Custom Upholstered
By Baker Furniture Company, Minton-Spidell
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Black Ebonized Ming Sofa with Fretwork Back and Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ming Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Bouclé, Wood
BAKER Milling Road Walnut Mid 20th Century Gentleman's Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A classic Mid Century style gentleman's chest by Baker Furniture Company, for their Milling Road
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Ebonized & Walnut Night Tables Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Port Jervis, NY
. Beautifully restored, these tables offer great storage space in a quality made piece. Michael Taylor for Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture American Mid-Century Walnut, Leather, and Brass Faux Bamboo Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut desk with a black leather top and three drawers with rounded wooden
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30 in W 48 in D 24.25 in
Baker Furniture Mid Century Brass Arm Chairs, a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture mid century brass arm chairs - a pair
Each chair measures: 22 wide x 25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Walnut, Cane, and Brass Nightstand, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Campaign nightstand or side table
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21.25 in W 24 in D 16 in
Finn Juhl for Baker 51 Chair Walnut and Vinyl danish mid century modern
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Finn Juhl 51 chair, produced by Baker Furniture Company in the 1960s. A beautiful example with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
BAKER Mid 20th Century White Armless Three-Piece Sectional Slipper Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
Carolina, USA, in the mid 20th Century.
Style #: 910-84
Measures: Please see diagram in photos.
Three
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern 48 Inches Round Granite Top Black Lacquer Coffee Table Baker
By James Mont, Dunbar Furniture, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality round (48") eboniesed base coffee table with granite not marble top by Baker.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Brass
Helen Hobey for Baker Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Helen Hobey for Baker Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 28 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Helen Hobey for Baker Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Helen Hobey for Baker Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 45.75 wide x 21
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Baker Mid Century Oriental Asian Black Lacquer Cloth Wrapped Console Table MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Mid Century Oriental Asian Black Lacquer Cloth Wrapped Console Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Canvas, Grasscloth
H 28 in W 54 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Style Grasscloth Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-century modern Karl Springer Asian style grasscloth wrapped console table in a light coral
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Company Brass Tables Mid Century Two-Tiered Glass Shelves 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Camden, ME
Baker Furniture Company pair of faux bamboo brass two-tiered glass top side tables in bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Finn Juhl for Baker Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Countryside, IL
Finn Juhl for Baker Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return
This desk measures: 96 wide x 77.25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Chrome Brass Glass Mid-Century Modern Bakers Rack Étagère
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome glass brass bakers rack or étagère storage shelves display.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Modern Octagonal Coffee Table by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern coffee table with an octagonal shape and a two-tone top. Sleek design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Magnificent Michael Taylor Baker Campaign Chest Mid-Century Modern
By Michael Taylor
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent 9-drawer campaign chest of drawers by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Mahogany Slipper Lounge Chair Attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mid century spoon back mahogany slipper lounge chair attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker, 1950's
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
H 35.5 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Dining Table
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Dining Table
This dining table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Exceptional Vintage Modern Walnut Ten-Drawer Chest by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning modern ten-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1980. Evidently from a limited
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair Michael Taylor Baker Slipper Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Michael Taylor
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Michael Taylor black lacquered slipper chairs by Baker. These fine chairs have
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker New World Collection Mid Century Expanding Dining Table
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker New World collection mid century expanding dining table
Dining table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 60 in D 40 in
Large mid century modern faux marble table lamp.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a large mid century faux marble table lamp. This table lamp has a beautiful black and brown
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Rolling Leather Ottoman by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home decor a spin with this charming rolling ottoman from the American craftsmen of Baker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Baker Furniture Dining Table
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A Danish Modern design by Finn Juhl for American manufacturer Baker Furniture. This relationship
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Round Baker Oversized 1960's Modern Walnut Coffee Table With Sunburst Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1960's mid-century modern oversized round coffee table with sunburst top by Baker furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Hexagonal Dining Table
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Hexagonal Dining Table
This dining table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
H 29.25 in W 80 in D 80 in
Vintage Modern Highboy Dresser by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
storage space. Unique piece designed by Michael Taylor for Baker furniture is perfect for any home. Please
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Asia Modern Coffee Table Attributed to Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Diminutive and graphic Asia Modern coffee table having all-over black finish and brass CAP feet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Baker Modern Light Walnut 2 Doors 6 Drawers High Gentleman's Chest Dresser MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
bracket shape base cast solid brass decorative hardware sophisticated mid century modern cabinet by major
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 57 in W 47 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Horseshoe Back Chairs Att. to Baker Furniture, Pair
By Michael Taylor
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Mid-Century Modern lacquered horseshoe back chairs attributed to Michael Taylor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ebony
H 35 in W 23 in D 22 in
Round Mid-Century Modern Three Leaves Distressed Walnut Dining Table Mint!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round Mid-Century Modern Three Leaves Distressed Walnut Dining Table MINT!
Gold leaf overlapping
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Painting "Skyline v" by M. Baker Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Oil Painting "Skyline V" by M. Baker Signed and Dated 1978
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Exquisite Pair of Modern Chinoiserie Greek Key Armchairs by Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning restored pair of modern chinoiserie style armchairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 32 in W 24.75 in D 21.5 in
Diamond Shape Dark Mahogany Two Tier Mid Century Modern Coffee Table MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Diamond Shape Dark Mahogany Two Tier Mid Century Modern Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Modern Purple Plum Tone Tuxedo Style Club Chairs by Baker a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Splendid modern purple plum tone tuxedo style club chairs by Baker a pair. Comprised of loose back
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint, Feathers
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Baker Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the baker mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every baker mid century modern was constructed with great care. There are 979 variations of the antique or vintage baker mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the baker mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A baker mid century modern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made baker mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor and Finn Juhl are consistently popular.
How Much is a Baker Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a baker mid century modern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $337 and can go as high as $92,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,400.
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 legendary 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.
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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