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Franco Albini Walnut Bookcase LB7 for Poggi Pavia, 1956
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Madrid, ES
A two modular teak bookcase, Designed by Franco Albini and edited in 1956 by Poggi, Pavia, Marked
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Italian Mid-Century Walnut Dining Table
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century walnut dining table resting on four tapered legs (att: FRANCO ALBINI)
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Franco Albini Armchair
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
"Fiorenza" Armchair by Franco Albini for Arflex. Walnut, brass, mohair upholstery. Early variant
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Franco Albini for Poggi Dining Table in Walnut
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Poggi, dining table, model TL2, walnut and iron, Italy, 1951.
The TL2 table by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
Dining Room Table / Franco Albini / 1951
By Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
architect and designer Franco Albini was designed in 1951. The model, known as 'TL2', is made of walnut, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Armchairs in Walnut Burl by Franco Albini, 1930s, Set of 2
By Franco Albini
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of flared goblet or lyre armchairs in select walnut root. The lines echo the designs of Franco
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
Franco Albini TL2 Cavalletto table Poggi Italy 1950
By Franco Albini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic and early example of the TL2 'Cavalletto' table designed by Franco Albini and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Writing Table by Franco Albini, Italy, 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
: Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, p. 61; Franco Albini 1905-1977, Piva, p. 269.
OUR REFERENCE N3991
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Three-Seat Sofa Attributed to Franco Albini, 1940s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful three-seat sofa from 1940 attributed to Franco Albini in rosewood.
The fabric used for
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Franco Albini rare folding chair for Poggi, Italy, 1952
By Franco Albini
Located in Skokie, IL
Franco Albini nurtured a love for modern forms combined with traditional craft techniques while
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Walnut Sideboard "Mb15" by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Walnut sideboard model "Mb15" by Franco Albini for Poggi.
Removable trays and beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Sofa in Flared Glass in Walnut Root in the style of Franco Albini, 1930
By Franco Albini
Located in Montelabbate, PU
A flared goblet or lyre-shaped sofa in select walnut root. The lines echo the designs of Franco
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
H 33.47 in W 77.17 in D 25.6 in
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini, Lounge Chair model CA832, by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Franco Albini for Cassina, Lounge Chair, model CA832
with Italian walnut X frame and upholstered
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
1950s Italian Franco Albini Armchair for Arflex
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in London, GB
An architectural wood framed armchair with beautifully shaped seat and back upholstered in brushed velour.
Published: Reportorio del design. G.Gramiguria pg.28.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Franco Albini “PS16” Rocking Chair for Poggi, 1959
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini “PS16” rocking chair for Poggi, original fabric and walnut, Italy, 1959.
The Albini
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Franco Albini TL3 Table for Cassina, Italy, new
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
in height)
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash, Walnut, Glass, Wood
Franco Albini for Poggi Table or Desk, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Almelo, NL
Franco Albini for Poggi table or desk, Italy, 1960s
Walnut table TL22 model by Franco Albini for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table for Cassina, Italy, new
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
chosen material/finish.
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1950. Relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
1952 Franco Albini for Knoll No. 48 Desk / Dining Chair w Arms Walnut and Fabric
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare No. 48 desk/dining chair, designed by Franco Albini and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 31 in W 22 in D 23.25 in
Cavalletto Dining or Working Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cavalletto or TL2 dining or working table designed in 1950 by italian architect Franco Albini, old
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Stunning wood MB15 Sideboard for Poggi, Italian Design 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
Modern sideboard by Franco Albini for Poggi - 1950s Italy.
This design features a simplistic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 18.51 in
Franco Albini Bookcase Infinito Wall for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
extremely functional design wall bookcase designed by Franco Albini combines tradition and modernity in an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini rare "Fiorenza" lounge chair for Arflex, Italy, 1953
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Skokie, IL
This highly collectible model was manufactured by Arflex for only one year. An early variant of the iconic "Fiorenza" armchair, this stunning pair of armchairs consist of a sculptura...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare "Fiorenza" Green Cashmere Armchair by Franco Albini, Italy, c. 1953
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and Exquisite "Fiorenza" Armchair by Franco Albini, Italy, c. 1953.
This highly collectible
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Franco Albini, "Luisa" chairs, Production Poggi, Pavia
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two Italian chairs was designed by Franco Albini for Poggi in the 1950s. The "Luisa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini 840 Stadera Wood and Steel Table for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
model/finish of the table.
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1954. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 56.3 in D 32.68 in
Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
stained ash.
Side table designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by Cassina
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Collectible Armchair, Dining Chair, Luisa by Franco Albini
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Poggi, with walnut frame and original sage green fabric upholstery.
Franco Albini will be probably
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Model Tl2 Desk / Dining Table by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1951
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Skokie, IL
, dining table model TL2, walnut and metal, Italy, 1951.
The TL2 table by Franco Albini features a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Palisander
Arflex Fiorenza Armchair in Steelcut Blue Fabric & Black Frame by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Elastic Straps
Visible Frame: Solid Beech-wood, Walnut Stained or Black Lacquered
Cover: Fabric or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 36.23 in
Rare of Sideboard "Mb15" by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare of walnut sideboard model "Mb15" by Franco Albini for Poggi.
Perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Arflex Fiorenza Armchair in Steelcut Red Fabric and Black Frame by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Elastic Straps
Visible Frame: Solid Beech-wood, Walnut Stained or Black Lacquered
Cover: Fabric or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 36.23 in
Desk Model TL22, by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Poggi, 1958
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Amando Poggi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Desk model TL22, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured by Poggi in 1958.
Table
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Modernist Solid Walnut Magazine Rack
By Franco Albini
Located in Skokie, IL
Italian modernist solid walnut magazine rack.
Maker unknown. Italian solid walnut magazine rack
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Walnut & olive green fabric 1950s MB 15 Sideboard by Albini & Helg for Poggi
By Succ. Carlo Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Rare "MB 15" sideboard was designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg and produced by Poggi since
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 30.12 in W 72.05 in D 18.51 in
Early Franco Albini for Knoll 'No. 48' Walnut and Linen Accent Chair, 1949
Located in Coronado, CA
Franco Albini early No. 48 "Luisa" armchair, manufactured by Knoll circa 1949. Perfect as a desk
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 21.75 in D 23.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Credenza Rationalist style Franco Albini Manner
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italian credenza Rationalist dedign, Franco Albini manner, period 1930-1940
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
H 38.4 in W 72 in D 20.4 in
Franco Albini Set of Eight ''Luisa'' Dining Chairs in Pierre Frey Fabric
Located in London, GB
Franco Albini, set of 8 ''Luisa'' dining chairs, in walnut, re-upholstered in a Pierre Frey fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 21.46 in D 22.05 in
French Riviera Arch Mirror in Rattan, Wicker and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
hand-woven wicker.
The back of the mirror is protected by a walnut wood panel.
The mirror is fully
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Italy 1950s Cesare Lacca Attributed Dry Bar Cart, Laquered Walnut & Burl Walnut
By Brugnoli Mobili Cantú, Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
rejuvenated traditional Italian crafts, like Carlo Mollino , Franco Albini, and Gio Ponti
In the exhibition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Burl, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
Luciano Frigerio Walnut and Leather Desk Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Almelo, NL
met renowned Masters like Gio' Ponti, Franco Albini, Carlo de Carli, and Tapio Wirkkala, helped grow
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
MidCentury Square Walnut Wood Game Sofa Side Table, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
design in the style of Paolo Buffa, Franco Albini, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi. Simple but elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Luciano Frigerio Presidential Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Almelo, NL
renowned Masters like Gio' Ponti, Franco Albini, Carlo De Carli, and Tapio Wirkkala, helped turn his small
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite
20th Century, 4 Campanino Chiavari Chairs in Walnut for Fratelli Levaggi 1950
By Fratelli Levaggi, Chiavari
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
were the favorite model of Ignazio Gardella and Franco Albini for their interior design projects in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 34.65 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Winston Drinks Cabinet in walnut and oak designed by Kevin Frankental
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Italian designer and architect whose collaboration with Franco Albini from 1945 to 1977 left an indelible
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Sideboards
Materials
Walnut, Oak
H 66.93 in W 35.44 in D 18.71 in
Rare Set of Six Campanino Chiavari Walnut Chairs by Fratelli Levaggi, 1950
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Paris, IDF
. Extraordinary light and strong, these chairs were Ignazio Gardella and Franco Albini favorites for their
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wool
H 34.65 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Italian Avantgarde Walnut Coffee Table, Attributed to Cesare Lacca for Cassina
By Cassina, Cesare Lacca
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
modernist principles with traditional Italian crafts, such as Carlo Mollino, Franco Albini and Gio Ponti
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 50 in W 110 in D 50 in
Gio Ponti, Rare "811" Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, Rubber, Cassina, c. 1956
By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in High Point, NC
designers of the period include Ico Parisi, Franco Albini, Carlo Mollino, Paolo Buffa, and Osvaldo Borsani.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 27.75 in D 36.5 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Artona Bed Frame in Walnut and Leather by Maxalto 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
together in 1959, designing the Pigreco chair at Franco Albini’s decorating course. Both of them graduated
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 84.65 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Two Nightstands in Walnut by Maxalto 1970s Italy
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Pigreco chair at Franco Albini’s decorating course. Both of them graduated from IUAV in Venice in 1969
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
H 26.19 in W 25.01 in D 12.6 in
1940s Mid-Century Coffee Table by Gio Ponti for Cassina in Walnut , Glass Top
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
the authors who became part of the I Maestri Collection are: Franco Albini, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 19.3 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Italian Bar Cart in Walnut and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Mollino , Franco Albini, and Gio Ponti
In the exhibition catalogue, curator Meyric R. Roger’s spotlights
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 24.81 in W 30.32 in D 18.12 in
Cesare Lacca Walnut and Brass Bar Cart with Magazine Rack, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca, Angelo De Baggis
Located in Roma, IT
crafts, like Carlo Mollino , Franco Albini, and Gio Ponti
In the exhibition catalogue, curator Meyric R
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
H 22.84 in W 20.28 in D 16.15 in
Cesare Lacca Walnut, Brass and Glass Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
modernist principles and rejuvenated traditional Italian crafts, like Carlo Mollino , Franco Albini, and Gio
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 18.9 in
Midcentury Cesare Lacca White Walnut Wood Italian Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
principles and rejuvenated traditional Italian craftsmanship, such as Carlo Mollino, Franco Albini and Gio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Rare Set of Six Campanino Chiavari Walnut Chairs by Fratelli Levaggi, 1950
By Fratelli Levaggi, Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Paris, IDF
. Extraordinary light and strong, these chairs were Ignazio Gardella and Franco Albini favorites for their
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Tobia Scarpa “Pigreco” Dining Chairs for Gavina, 1960, Set of 6
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
.
Created for the furniture design course of Franco Albini, the “Pigreco” chair has an iconic and elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Elegant Modern Desk, Designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons, circa 1950
By Gio Ponti, Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Carlo de Carli, and Franco Albini.
This is an American midcentury walnut writing desk with an angular
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 53.5 in D 26 in
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Franco Albini Walnut For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of franco albini walnut you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every item from our selection of franco albini walnut was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of franco albini walnut, we have 190 options in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of franco albini walnut — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of franco albini walnut, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made piece of franco albini walnut has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Franco Albini, Cassina and Poggi are consistently popular.
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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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The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.
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Afra E Tobia Scarpa 121
Cavalletto Albini
Lb10 Albini
Albini Ps16
Isabel Marant Vintage
Tabourets De Bar Charlotte Perriand
Pierre Jeanneret Magazine Rack
Retro Isabel Marant
Albini Stadera
Stadera Desk
Marble Long Slate Dining Table
Isabel Marant Retro
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Franco Albini Infinito
Mid-20th Century Nutwood Dining Room Chairs
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Albini Infinito
Gio Ponti 811