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Eames Mid Century Soft Pad Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames mid-century soft pad chair.
The chair measures: 22 wide x 20.5 deep x 39.5 high, with a seat
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames Midcentury Cherry Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames midcentury Cherry lounge chair and ottoman
The chair measures: 32 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Original Charles & Ray Eames Mid Century Leg Splint in Molded Plywood, 1943
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockholm, SE
produced by Evans 1943. A true mid century collectible piece perfect as a wall sculpture etc.
Height: 42
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plywood, Paper
H 42.13 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Set of 6 Vitra EA107 Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames 'Mid-Century Modern'
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Charles and Ray Eames designed this chair in 1958 for the private residence of an art collector in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Eames Flag from IBM Pavilion Worlds Fair 1964
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
mid-century modern architectural elements and design designed for the IBM pavilions. The flag is made
Category
Mid-20th Century American Architectural Elements
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Circa 1960s-70s American Circular Table by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A circular dining or work table, made by Herman Miller, c.1960s-70s. Designed by Charles Eames. Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles & Ray Eames Leg Splint Evans Products 1943 Original Evans Product Label
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Evans Products Company Eames Birch Plywood Leg Splint 1943 Charles Ray Eames Mid Century Modern.
Evans
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Mid Century Modern Eames Swivel Chairs - Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Swivel Chairs in a Textured Ostrich
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Wood and Chrome DCM Eames Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern ebonized wood and chrome chair by DCM Eames. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 21
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Eames Herman Miller Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Eames Herman Miller Table
This small table would is a cute stand that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller DCM Plywood and Chrome Chair Mid Century Modern
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Enhance your home or office with the iconic Mid Century Modern charm of this Eames for Herman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
By Ray Eames
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Early example of a Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames. Influenced by Rays background as a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair
Fiberglass in good condition and structurally
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Moder Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
By Ray Eames
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Early example of a Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames. Influenced by Rays background as a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Herman Miller No1 Eames Conference Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this super rare and highly collectable, original, Mid Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Eames DSS Chairs - Set of 8
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pleased to offer a great collection of 8 Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Eames DSS stacking chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Round Coffee Table Charles Eames Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare 1950's coffee table designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, early production, Aluminum
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Charles & Ray Eames Tandem Seating for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Beirut, LB
Iconic three-shell seating tandem by Charles & Ray Eames, black fiberglass shells on an aluminium
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Time Life Stool
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Time Life Stool
This stool measures: 13 wide x 13 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Eames Herman Miller Rolling Contract Side Table Mid-Century Modern
By Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Eames Herman Miller Rolling Contract Side Table Mid-Century Modern. Item features off white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Herman Miller Mid-Century Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern shell chair, makers mark on bottom.
Measurements
Category
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Red Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Red Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Swivel Chairs, Ottoman, Seating Group
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames swivel chairs, ottoman, seating group
Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Round White Laminate Side Table
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller mid century round white laminate side table
This side table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Herman Miller, Mid-Century Modern, Eames Lounge Chair, Ottoman, USA, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
Herman Miller, Mid-Century Modern, Eames Lounge Chair, Ottoman, USA, 1960s
A vintage Herman Miller
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Leather
Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair retains its super rare double ring back black medallion made
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Fiberglass Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage model DSS-N fiberglass chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 22.64 in D 21.46 in
Mid Century Brown Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office chair was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Upholstered - Pair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Upholstered in Zebra Print Cow Hide
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Early Edition Aluminum Group Office Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Eames for Herman Miller vintage Aluminum Group chair. A beautiful mid century modern chair with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.75 in W 25 in D 26 in
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Lounge Chair Mid 20th Century Modern Circa 1970
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 20th Century Herman Miller Group Management Aluminum Lounge Chair - Designed by Charles Eames
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.5 in W 24.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid Century Cream Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Mid-Century Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fibreglass Shell Chair, a
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in
Mid Century Dark Gray Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Brown Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Original Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles Eames Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Multi Color Compact Sofa Loveseat
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Charles Eames Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Multi Color Compact Sofa Loveseat Bench
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 35 in W 72 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Gray Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century White Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Management office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern Eames LKR-1 Black Cats Cradle Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
1st generation Eames LKR made for Herman Miller. All original cream colored hopsack bikini over
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
, slender, strong, steel-based minimalist piece of classic mid-century furniture. It was scaled to fit into
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 23 in D 23 in
Original Mid Century Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair Labelled
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Original Iconic Mid Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair Branding Under
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Ray and Charles Eames Leg Splint for Evans Products
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century WWII leg splint created by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products Company, 1943
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dining Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid century dining table
The table measures: 53 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Eames Herman Miller Mid Century Conference Dinning Table, 1960s 245cm Diameter
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the large conference table by Herman Miller Eames, a striking centerpiece that commands
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 27.96 in Dm 96.46 in
Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Here we have an iconic design classic from the Mid-Century Modern period. This vintage fiberglass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.98 in W 25.01 in D 27.96 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four DKR Bikini Chairs by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Catania, CT
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Some rust spots on the metal. Original from 60s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Oak and Leather
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.29 in W 31.89 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs Pair
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
in New York, A Mid-Century Modern masterpiece of the Eames era.
The upholstered biomorphically
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Oak
H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 26.5 in
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century High Back Aluminum Group Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
chairs in premium plush black leather with high-backs. An icon of Mid Century Modern design that
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 38 in W 24 in D 24 in
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Black Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid century modern office
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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How Much is a Eames Mid Century?
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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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