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Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Pot Jacob Hurd by Frank Whiting
By Georg Jensen, Frank Whiting
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice modern looking sterling silver tea or coffee pot.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Carving Set, Bernadotte Pattern
By Georg Jensen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Georg Jensen sterling carving set, large, Bernadotte pattern.
Designed by: Sigvard Bernadotte
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Princess Ingrid Bookmark
By Frank Whiting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver bookmark by Frank Whiting silver is in the Princess Ingrid pattern, circa 1945
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Niger Leather 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Klint's was the son architect Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint who architect, designer and artist who is mainly
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
H 36.23 in W 76.78 in D 35.83 in
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone Giordano, Louis Vuitton, Molteni, Moroso
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Patricia Urquiola Rigadino Large Rug by Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone Giordano, Louis Vuitton, Molteni
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair by Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone Giordano, Louis Vuitton, Molteni
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Sofa and Two Armchairs Set by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Sengu Low Tables by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Sengu Low Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone Giordano, Louis Vuitton, Molteni
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Sengu Low Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone Giordano, Louis Vuitton, Molteni
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Sengu Low Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone Giordano, Louis Vuitton, Molteni
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Sengu Low Tables by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Sengu Low Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone Giordano, Louis Vuitton, Molteni
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Asian Inspired Sengu Dining Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Trampoline Beige Marble Dining Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone Giordano, Louis Vuitton, Molteni
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete
Trampoline Red Clay Color Dining Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone Giordano, Louis Vuitton, Molteni
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete
H 29.14 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Asian Inspired Sengu Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Asian Inspired Sengu Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Asian Inspired Sengu Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Asian Inspired Sengu Low Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Asian Inspired Sengu Dining Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 43.31 in
Asian Inspired Sengu Dining Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Asian Inspired Sengu Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Sengu Dining Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Sengu Dining Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
other Scandinavian designers such as Josef Frank and Kaare Klint, Risom continued to honor tradition in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Sculptural Sengu Dining Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Sengu Dining Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Sengu Dining Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Sengu Dining Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Sengu Dining Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
-Hansgrohe, B&B Italia, Baccarat, Boffi, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone Giordano, Louis
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Modular Sofa with Low Table, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 159.45 in D 114.18 in
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
-Hansgrohe, B&B Italia, Baccarat, Boffi, Budri, De Padova, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Magnus Stephensen Lounge Chair in Dark Stained Beechwood by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Valby, 84
Georg Jensen, frames for The Royal Porcelain Factory and furniture for Fritz Hansen's Eftf. Among other
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Set with Acorn Pattern
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Georg Jensen
Sterling silver set of flatware
Acorn pattern
Comprising 36 pieces for 6 persons
6
Category
20th Century Danish Tableware
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Handled Acorn Pattern Carving Knife
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
The handle shows the makers mark and Denmark, Sterling, the blade is marked Frank Cobb, Stainless
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Pyramid Pattern Cake Knife, c. 1927-1935
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sterling silver handled cake knife in the pyramid pattern, Georg Jensen, Denmark. The Pyramid
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
H 5 in W 1.25 in D 10 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Helge Vestergaard Jensen, Rosewood and Niger Leather 1966
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Helge Vestergaard Jensen and cabinetmaker P. Jensen & Co, Scandinavian Modern
A beautiful pair
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in L 30.71 in
Scandinavian Modern Henning Koppel Two Sterling silver bowls Georg Jensen c 1965
By Georg Jensen, Henning Koppel
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Henning Koppel - Two Sterling silver bowls, model 1131B and 1132B - Georg Jensen, Denmark circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 1.86 in Dm 6.5 in
Woodlily Serving Spoon
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
spoon has that Jensen-esque, Art Deco look. Sleek and tailored with just the slightest design at the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kalo Arts & Crafts Chicago Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 52 Pcs Dinner
By The Kalo Shop
Located in Big Bend, WI
silversmith company. Talented individuals such as Frank Gardner Hale and Edward Oakes were also key Arts
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Driade, Ferragamo, Flos, Gan, Georg Jensen, Glas Italia, Haworth, Kartell, Kettal, Kvadrat, Listone
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Handled 2-Piece Roast Carving Set
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Jensen DENMARK, Stainless steel, Frank COBB SHEFFIELD ENGLAND. Fork Stand: MADE IN ENGLAND STAINLESS
Category
Mid-20th Century English Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 14.75 in W 2 in D 0.18 in
Lounge Chair, Helge Vestergaard Jensen, Rosewood and Niger Leather 1966
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Helge Vestergaard Jensen and cabinetmaker P. Jensen & Co, Scandinavian Modern
A lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Near Complete Danish Silver Flatware Service for 12 by Georg Jensen, Denmark
By Johan Rohde, Georg Jensen
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
the Acanthus pattern was originally designed in 1917 by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen and is comprised
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Scandinavian Silverplated String Candleholders, Carl Christiansen, Denmark 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
manufactured by Carl F. Christiansen in Denmark during the 1960s in a style reminiscent of Josef Frank and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Iconic Danish Esben Klint Table Lamp Model 301 in Solid Teak
By Esben Klint
Located in Søborg, DK
from ArtbyMaj in the manner of Joseph Frank.
Can be fitted with a US or EU plug.
Esben Klint had
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Slipper Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Scandinavian designers such as Josef Frank and Kaare Klint, Risom continued to honor tradition in modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
the U.S. when he was just 23 years of age. Like other Scandinavian designers such as Josef Frank and
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Scandinavian designers such as Josef Frank and Kaare Klint, Risom continued to honor tradition in modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom U-620 Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
other Scandinavian designers such as Josef Frank and Kaare Klint, Risom continued to honor tradition in
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Serving Cutlery
By Frank Cobb & Co. 1, Georg Jensen
Located in Vienna, AT
).
Mark on the knife blade: Georg Jensen, Denmark, stainless steel, frank Cobb Sheffield England
Marks on
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jacob Jensen Scandinavian Teak and Rosewood, Vikings, 1950s
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
A set of three teak, rosewood and maple Vikings designed by Danish designer Jacob Jensen. They were
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
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Frank Jensen For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the frank jensen you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, fabric and silver, every frank jensen was constructed with great care. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage frank jensen now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a frank jensen — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A frank jensen is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made frank jensen over the years, but those crafted by Cassina, Patricia Urquiola and Georg Jensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Frank Jensen?
Prices for a frank jensen start at $190 and top out at $34,670 with the average selling for $20,881.
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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