Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina 1950s
Pair Of Gianfranco Frattini Model 831 Lounge Chairs For Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible pair of model 831 chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1950s. These model chairs
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 28.75 in
Gianfranco Frattini, Pair of Lounge Chairs, model 849 for Cassina, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Stunning pair of lounge chairs, designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 33.08 in D 27.56 in
Lounge Chair Model 849 By Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina, Italy 1950s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Hellouw, NL
Lounge chair model 849 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina.Awarded the famous ""Compasso d'Oro"" in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 28.35 in W 33.86 in D 25.99 in
Italian 1950s Sofa Attributed to Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GF for Cassina ... yes! Sleek lined sofa delivers the best of Italian 1950s design. Have a seat.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set Three Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina Walnut Nesting Tables
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Houston, TX
Set of three walnut wood and bronze smoked glass nesting tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 'Bull' Sofa in Black Leather
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 'Bull' sofa, Italy, 1980s
A monumental sofa design by Gianfranco
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini, Pair of Upholstered Armchairs, model 830, by Cassina, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of elegant model 830 armchairs, designed in the 1950s by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 85 in W 83 in D 96 in
2-Seat Sofa Model "830" Design Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This two-seater "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
3-Seat Sofa Model "830" Design Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This two-seater "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 'Bull' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 'Bull' lounge chair, Italy, 1980s
A monumental design by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 40.95 in D 37.01 in
Set of 2 Gianfranco Frattini Chairs Modell 830, 1950s, Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of "Model 830" armchairs was designed by Gianfranco Frattini for the Italian company
Category
Antique 1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid century Gianfranco Frattini walnut bar cart or serving trolley for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Mid century walnut bar cart, or serving trolley, by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina with two
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Set of 2 "Model 849" Chairs, 1958
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of "Model 849" armchairs was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Iconic 877 Wingback Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1959
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Stavenisse, NL
armchair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1957. Named after the wife of his mentor, Gio
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 40.16 in W 37.01 in D 33.08 in
Gianfranco Frattini Alpaca Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972, Set of 2
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini coffee table Cassina Italy 1960
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful coffee table designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs 836 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs 836 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Sofa Model 830 with Light Grey Velvet, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Italy, 1955
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "830" sofa was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 75.99 in D 33.47 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Casina, Italy, 1966, early edition wooden nesting tables
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1960s / Gianfranco Frattini / Cassina / nesting tables / Mid-century / vintage design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
H 14.97 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Gianfranco Frattini, Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Wooden Chairs, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful Set of 4 wooden chairs by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s: a perfect Italian Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Coffee Table 784 Model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70's, Italy
By Cassina, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Padova, IT
Chromed steel and glass coffee table 784 model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 70s.
Born in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Armchair Designed by Gianfranco Frattini 1960 Model '880'
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Berlin, DE
This sophisticated piece of furniture, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1960 for Cassina, stands
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Italian Black Floor Tube Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Pasadena, CA
lamps are very rare since they are part of his earlier work.
Gianfranco Frattini was an Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Sheet Metal
Set of 6 Wooden Dining Chairs 107 Model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 60s
By Cassina, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Padova, IT
Set of 6 wooden dining chairs 107 model by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 60s
Born in Padua in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Gianfranco Frattini Walnut 809/C “Ovunque” Sideboard for Bernini, 1981
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
809/C sideboard, from the “Ovunque” series, designed by Gianfranco Frattini, and produced by the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 19.3 in W 64.97 in D 23.63 in
Gianfranco Frattini drawer cabinet Bernini Italy 1957
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This special drawer console table was designed by Gianfranco Frattini and made by Bernini in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Gianfranco Frattini Round Coffee Table in Walnut and Glass
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Figli di Amedeo Cassina, coffee table, model '774', walnut, glass, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Sesann mirrored and steel chromed coffee table by G.Franco Frattini for Cassina
By Cassina, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Padova, IT
Born in Padua in 1926, Gianfranco Frattini graduated in Architecture at the Milan Polytechnic in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 14.97 in W 62.21 in D 33.86 in
Gian Franco Frattini Jatoba Book Mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry wood, Albero mid century modern book mill designed by Gian franco Frattini
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani / Tecno Milano 1955
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Berlin, DE
This sophisticated piece of furniture, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1960 for Cassina, stands
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood 'Gio' Table for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Porto, PT
Gianfranco Fratinni rosewood and black Formica reversible top coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Rosewood
4 '107' Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Savona, IT
4 chairs produced in the 1950s by Cassina and designed by Gianfranco Frattini.
Solid wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Gianfranco Frattini Italian Ebony Double, Sided Secretaire with Pull Out Top
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
Double-sided secretaire designed by Italian Architect Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini manufacturer
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Italian Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Italian armchair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1950s. Made from fabric and walnut.
In
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Spectacular Gianfranco Frattini Coffee Table for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Gianfranco Frattini coffee table for Cassina.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Gianfranco Frattini Italian Midcentury Armchair Model 849 for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1950s Italian armchair model 849 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1956, structure in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 29.14 in
Gianfranco Frattini Italian Midcentury Armchair Model 849 for Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1950s Italian armchair model 849 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1956, structure in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 29.14 in
Set of Four Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare vintage set of four chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Marvellous round shape of the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Original Gianfranco Frattini Lounge Chair Model 831 for Cassina
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
Original Gianfranco Frattini lounge chair Model 831 for Cassina
$6,500.00
Iconic Gianfranco
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Exceptional Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1954
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Exclusive sofa model ‘830’ by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1954. Beautiful elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini#831 Lounge Chairs in White Leather for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare and fabulous pair of lounge chairs by Gianfranco Frattini. The bent plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in
Set of Six 'Model 101' Dining Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Hellouw, NL
Beautiful set of six Italian dining chairs, ‘model 101’, by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina from
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Gianfranco Frattini Chairs
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina , Italy . 1955 . Model No. 836 chairs with ebonized wood sides and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wall Sideboard by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful wall sideboard designed by the great architect Gianfranco Frattini in the 50s.
The wall
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Pair of 836 Wood Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
. Model 836 by the italian designer Gianfranco Frattini for the manufacture Cassina in 1955. Awarded by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 30.71 in
Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Paris, FR
1960s rosewood veneer coffee table with six small drawers by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-century round coffee table in teak and glass by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Catania, IT
Table from the 50s of the 900s attributed to Gianfranco Frattini in walnut wood with a glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.96 in Dm 3,818 in
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Dining Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1960s
By Cantieri Carugati, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern green velvet dining chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carngati, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nutwood, Velvet
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1950s Desk Italian Design by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Manufacturer
By Bernini
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1950s modernist rosewood desk. Italian design by Giancarlo Frattini for Bernini
This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
1950s Writing Desk Italian Design by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Rosewood
By Bernini
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1950s modernist rosewood desk. Italian design by Giancarlo Frattini for Bernini
This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
A Pair of Lounge Chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in the 1950's.
We
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Frattini Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Wood and Original Fabric Chairs, 1960
By Cantieri Carugati, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Lucca, IT
Gian Franco Frattini is a famous Italian architect and design, (Milano 1926-2004). Gianfranco
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs Saluzzo by Carlo Monti for CMG, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
documentation catalog from Carlo Monti available on request. Famous design like Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 35.04 in
Mid Century Sofa in Bouclé Fabric by IPA Bologne, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
like Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Osvaldo Borsani, Joe Colombo, Vico Magistretti, Ico Luisa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Pair of Armchairs in Bouclé Fabric by IPA Bologne, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Osvaldo Borsani, Joe Colombo, Vico Magistretti, Ico Luisa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in L 28.75 in
Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Osvaldo Borsani, Joe Colombo, Vico Magistretti, Luisa Parisi, Mario
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
, Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina, Osvaldo Borsani, Joe Colombo, Vico Magistretti, Luisa Parisi, Mario Bellini
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Walnut Framed Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in North Miami, FL
Designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, the clean modernist lines, warm walnut frame, and soft
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini Lounge Chair Set '849' for Cassina in brown Leather 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Gianfranco Frattini lounge chairs Model '849' for Cassina.
New upholstered in aniline cognac
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 28.35 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Round Coffee Table in Walnut and Glass
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, round coffee table, walnut, glass, Italy, 1950s
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of gianfranco frattini for cassina 1950s is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique gianfranco frattini for cassina 1950s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Gianfranco frattini for cassina 1950s have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of gianfranco frattini for cassina 1950s to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern gianfranco frattini for cassina 1950s are of considerable interest. Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina and Bernini each produced beautiful gianfranco frattini for cassina 1950s that are worth considering.
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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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