Mcdowell And Craig
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1960s McDowell Craig Tanker Bookcase in Custom Colors, Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Fabrications.
Original McDowell Craig steel tanker bookcases freshly powder coated in a color of your
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1960s McDowell Craig Steel Side Chair, Refinished with Retro Fabric
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Super cute 1960s McDowell Craig steel side chair, totally refinished. We painted the frame in a
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Classic tanker refinished in gloss midnight blue (BL20) and yellow ochre (RAL 1003), Go Rams! This double pedestal steel desk features utility drawers, filing drawer, locking s...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury Steel Tanker Home-Office Bookcase in Gloss White, Custom Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
spaces. Mix and match with all your favorite McDowell Craig and AllSteel accessories!
Newly refinished
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 36 in D 12 in
Midcentury Steel Tanker Office Bookcase, Refinished in Purple
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
spaces. Mix and match with all your favorite McDowell Craig and all steel accessories!
Newly
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Tanker Table in an Uncommon Size, Refinished in Teal
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury 4-legged tanker table refinished in a pop of teal (RAL 5021). This table is narrower and wider than most tankers; at 24" deep and 60" wide, it's a size we don't come by of...
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1960s All Steel Tanker Bookcase in Custom Colors, Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Original 1960s All Steel tanker bookcase freshly powder coated in a color of your choosing. These adjustable three-shelf units are an excellent storage option– its sleek and compact,...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1960s Steel Bookcase Refinished in Wine Red
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Neat 1960s tanker style steel bookcase freshly powder coated in high gloss wine red. Originally used in the UCLA math department, this adjustable three-shelf unit is an excellent sto...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1960s Steel Tanker Style Bookcase in Blue ‘BL05’, Custom Refinished
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Neat 1960s tanker style steel bookcase freshly powder-coated in high gloss blue (BL05). This adjustable 3-shelf unit is an excellent storage option– its sleek and compact, yet holds ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1960s Steel Bookcase in Yellow, Custom Refinished to Order
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Neat 1960s tanker style steel bookcase freshly powder coated in high gloss Mellow Yellow (YL01). Originally used in the UCLA math department, this adjustable three-shelf unit is an e...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Steelcase File Cabinet, Refinished in Pearl and Army Green
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet by Steelcase. Refinished in two-tone Army Green frame (RAL6003) and Pearl drawers with Metallic Silver hardware. Vertical 5-drawer configuration...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Steel File Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet refinished in gloss white with brushed aluminum hardware. Vertical 5-drawer configuration. The pictured model is by Steelcase. Please note, our ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
1960s 4-Drawer Vertical Filing Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s tanker style filing cabinet in a 4-drawer vertical configuration. Refinished in a variety of fun colors. Pictured here is a two-tone powder coat in midnight blue (BL20)...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vicente Gracia Opal and Cat´s Eye Chrysoberyl Ring
Located in Barcelona, ES
jewels for Michael Jackson, Daniel Craig, Andie McDowell, Queen Sofía and Queen Letizia of Spain, Daryl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Opal, 24k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Contemporary Opal Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Silver and Gold Ring
Located in Barcelona, ES
jewels for Michael Jackson, Daniel Craig, Andie McDowell, Queen Sofía and Queen Letizia of Spain, Daryl
Category
2010s Spanish Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold,...
Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Classic tanker refinished in gloss white with optional custom glass tabletop. This double pedestal steel desk features utility drawers, filing drawer, locking stationary drawer...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Mid Century McDowell And Craig Panel Leg Desk Work Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern steel desk or work Panel leg desk table which has been completely restored. Newly powder coated in black with a new white laminate top.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Style McDowell & Craig Steel Desk & File Cabinet
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
company, McDowell & Craig. Built to last, this steel-welded frame and is finished with their pewter finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Midcentury Steel Armchairs by McDowell
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Rio Vista, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller style midcentury steel armchairs produced by McDowell-Craig in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
McDowell & Craig Steel Desk
Located in New York, NY
McDowell & Craig steel desk, work table.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Industrial Steel Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great steel cabinet by McDowell & Craig
features two glas sliding doors and three shelves
Category
Vintage 1950s American Vitrines
Materials
Steel
McDowell-Craig Industrial Steel Armchairs, circa 1960, Signed
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic industrial office armchairs by McDowell-Craig, circa 1960, signed underneath with labels
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Metal
McDowell & Craig Mid-Century Modern Style Office Desk Chair
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, this chair by McDowell & Craig is reminiscent of the mid century modern Steelcase office furniture, yet
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
McDowell Craig Tanker Desk with Return
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
McDowell Craig tanker desk with return in excellent original condition. Slate Gray body and with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
1960s McDowell Craig Tanker Bookcase, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Fantastic two-tier tanker bookcase by McDowell Craig, circa 1960s. An uncommon, petit version of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage McDowell Craig Tanker Desk, Refinished in White
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic McDowell Craig double pedestal tanker refinished in white. Features: Many utility drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Vintage McDowell Craig Drafting Stool, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage 1980s McDowell Craig drafting stool. Tubular chrome base with metallic silver accent
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
1960s Solid Back Steno Chair by McDowell Craig, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Iconic mid century "solid back" steno office chair by McDowell Craig. Refinished steel frame and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
1960s Steel Console Table by McDowell Craig, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960 steel console table by McDowell Craig. Minimal profile composed of panel leg base. Rare
Category
Vintage 1960s American Console Tables
1960s McDowell Craig Steel Tanker Office Cabinet Refinished in Forest Green
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
This old-school steel office cabinet by McDowell Craig has been completely transformed! We gave it
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Rare McDowell Craig 1960s Tanker Bookcase Refinished in Tangerine, Ready to Ship
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Uncommon McDowell Craig steel tanker bookcase refinished in a powder-coated pop of Tangerine (OG 05
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 43.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Bauhaus Colors, in Stock
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
In stock and ready to ship!
Classic 1960s McDowell Craig tanker desk refinished in a playful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
McDowell Craig Deco Style Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Art Metal Co., Steel Age, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Stunning tanker desk with unique deco accents including a waterfall top and streamline brushed steel handles. Newly refinished in a deep forest green with black linoleum table top
...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
McDowell & Craig 5-Drawer Vertical File
Located in Alhambra, CA
McDowell & Craig 5-drawer vertical filing cabinet. Letter sized. Refurbished with natural steel
Category
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
1960s Task Chair in Black and Blue
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
by McDowell-Craig.
Dimensions: 17" W x 20" D x 34" H x 16 - 20" seat height.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stainless Steel Bookcase
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage stainless steel bookcase with three adjustable shelves.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Steel Bookcase in Orange, Custom Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Neat 1960s tanker style steel bookcase freshly powder coated in high gloss orange. Originally used in the UCLA math department, this adjustable three-shelf unit is an excellent stora...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1960s Steel Office Cabinet by Tab Products
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s tanker office cabinet by Tab Products Co., San Francisco. This heavy-duty, versatile piece features 4-drawers and a paper tray. The all steel body with thick Masonite and Formi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Classic Steel Tanker Bookcase, Refinished
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
It's the 1970s tall tanker bookcase refinished in high gloss navy blue. This minimal, unit with 6 adjustable shelves, is perfect for storage and display.
In excellent refinished ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
1960s Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s single pedestal tanker desk. Features a paper tray and three locking drawers including a utility and file drawer. Newly refinished in natural steel with brushed aluminu...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
We gave this 1960s double pedestal tanker desk by AllSteel a unique two tone finish. Newly restored in natural steel with teal drawers and brushed aluminum hardware. Features four ut...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Midcentury Tanker Desk with Custom Walnut Top
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury steel tanker desk refinished with a twist. This beauty features an oversized solid walnut top with radius corners and a "Natural Steel" powder coated finish.
Please no...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
1960s Single Pedestal Tanker Desk Refinished in Two-Tone Pink
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
In stock and ready to ship!
Who says tankers can't be cute?! This Classic 1960s single pedestal desk is pretty in pink and ready to add a little love to your space. Newly refinis...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Peach
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder-coated in a pop of hig...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Yellow
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder-coated in a pop of Mel...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 2.25 in W 13 in D 4.74 in
Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Red
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder-coated in a pop of red...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Sage Green
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder-coated in a pop of Sag...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 2.25 in W 13 in D 4.74 in
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Turquoise
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder-coated in a pop of Tur...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 2.25 in W 13 in L 2.25 in
Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Blue
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat industrial piece for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder-coated in a pop of tur...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Ruby Red
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder-coated in a pop of hig...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 2.25 in W 13 in D 4.74 in
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert/ Organizer, Refinished in Silver
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder-coated in metallic Ben...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert/ Organizer, Refinished in Red Wine
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder-coated in gloss red wi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Pair of Steel Tanker Drawer Inserts Repurposed as Organizers
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the inserts to a classic tanker desk's utility drawers, we repurposed these neat pieces for use as a desktop organizers. Steel has been newly powder-coated in two shades of glos...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Pair of Steel Tanker Drawer Inserts Repurposed as Desktop Organizers, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the inserts in a Classic tanker desk's utility drawers, we repurposed these neat steel pieces for use as desktop organizers/ pen and supply trays. Steel has been newly powder-co...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 1.5 in W 13 in D 2.75 in
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Bengal Silver
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat industrial piece for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder-coated in metallic Ben...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 1.5 in W 13 in D 2.75 in
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Bright Blue
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat industrial piece for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder-coated in a pop of hig...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 2.75 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Yellow
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Repurposed 1940s steel desk drawer for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder-coated in a pop of gloss "Mellow Yellow" (YL01). Features original polished brass handl...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza with Walnut Top
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom made steel credenza with walnut top inspired by tanker style furniture popular in the 1960s. This beauty features a "Natural Steel" powder coated finish and double sliding doo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
1960s AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk, Refinished in Natural Steel and Pearl
By Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
We refinished this 1960's double pedestal tanker desk by AllSteel in a natural steel frame with pearl drawers. Features four utility drawers and a filing drawer with brushed aluminum...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Tanker Console Desk / Knee Space Credenza, Refinished, c. 1960's
By Steel Age, Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
The vintage tanker knee-space credenza offers the storage capability of two file drawers and four box drawers with the added functionality of a slim desk. We restored this piece in a...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mcdowell And Craig For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mcdowell and craig you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mcdowell and craig — often made from metal, steel and aluminum — can elevate any home. There are 73 variations of the antique or vintage mcdowell and craig you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mcdowell and craig you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mcdowell and craig is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mcdowell and craig that is appealing in its simplicity, but McDowell Craig, Steelcase and Clipper Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.
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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.
Questions About Mcdowell And Craig
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Daniel Craig wears an Omega Seamaster 300 Series 007 Edition watch in No Time to Die. Omega actually solicited input from Craig when designing this limited edition version of its iconic diver watch. It has a titanium case, a mesh bracelet and a black dial with a faux patina lume. Shop a range of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
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