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Arnold Madsen Madsen and Schubell MCM MS-30 Danish Teak Easy Lounge Chair
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Countryside, IL
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell Mid Century MS-30 Danish Teak Easy Lounge Chair
The chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold MCM Danish Teak and Leather Lounge Chair
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold mid century Danish teak and leather lounge chair
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.25 in W 26 in D 20.5 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold MCM Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - 6
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mid Century Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Arne Vodder Charles France & Eric Daverkosen MCM Danish Teak and Cane Chairs - 4
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder for Charles France & Eric Daverkosen Mid Century Danish Teak and Cane Dining Chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
H 33.75 in W 25 in D 21 in
Midcentury Teak Danish Rope Chair, 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Available here is truly a rare, fantastic and iconic Danish style Walnut Mid Century Lounge Chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Single armchair Danish Deluxe Eros Swan chair fully restored purple Kvadrat wool
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Title:
Danish Deluxe was founded in Melbourne in the 1950s and is responsible
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 MCM Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, Set of 6
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 mid century danish teak dining chairs with rope seats - set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 37 in W 22.25 in D 17 in
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 MCM Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rope, Teak
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Niels Moller Model 57 and 77 MCM Danish Teak and Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Model 57 and 77 Mid Century Danish Teak and Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
H Brockmann Petersen for Louis G Thiersen MCM Teak Horseshoe Chairs, Pair
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in Countryside, IL
H Brockmann Petersen for Louis G Thiersen mid century Teak Horseshoe Chairs - Pair.
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen MCM Teak and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Mid Century Teak and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Teak
H 27.5 in W 25.5 in D 31 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen for P Mikkelsen MCM Teak Lean Back Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for P Mikkelsen mid-century teak lean back lounge chairs - pair.
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Deluxe pair of Anita armchairs fully restored soft Italian leather
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Title:
Danish Deluxe was founded in Melbourne in the 1950s and is responsible
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
H 37.41 in W 29.93 in D 30.32 in
Danish Modern Oversized Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole
By Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Modern oversized teak rocking chair / rocker by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole, circa 1970s This
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Model 118 Chair by Grete Jalk for France and Sons with Ottoman, Denmark, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Deland, FL
, muted blue. The solid teak frame is in great vintage, original condition and of classic timeless Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 30.5 in W 29 in D 28 in
Vintage Hans Wegner CH22 Carl Hansen & Son Oak Lounge Easy Chairs MCM, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hans Wegner CH22 Carl Hansen & Son Oak lounge easy chairs - a Pair. Item features woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 24.5 in
MCM Round to Oval Dining Table w/ Leaves + 4 Chairs by Gudme Jl Moller, 9 Pcs
By Niels Otto Møller, Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in Madison, WI
Beautifully made light wood grain table by Gudme Mobelfabrik, and 4 teak chairs made by Moller make
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 28 in W 49 in D 49 in
Vintage Danish MCM Teak High Boy Dresser - 042402
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish MCM Teak High Boy Dresser - 042403
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Set of Two '2' Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Møbler, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Deland, FL
arms cut out of of solid teak with exceptional old-growth wood grains these chairs are absolutely
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 27.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Set of 4
By Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik
Set includes 2 arm and 2 side chairs
Approximate
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
1961 Danish Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen for Mobelfabrik Black Leather Desk Armchair
By Lovig Dansk
Located in GB
Danish Teak office desk armchair with new heritage black leather upholstery
Please note the delivery
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30.91 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
Set of Four '4' Ergonomic Contoured Dining Chairs by Shou Andersen in Teak Wood
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed of solid teak these exquisite dining chairs, designed by Shou Andersen, are equal parts
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 39.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
Skovby Møbelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Chairs Set of 5
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Solid Teak Dining Chairs Denmark 1960s
We also have the matching table shown available and listed
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Model J 77 'Farmhouse' Chair in Teak by Folke Palsson for FDB Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Folke Palsson
Located in Deland, FL
farmhouse aesthetic and minimalist Danish design. Constructed of solid teak with exceptional woodgrains this
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 30.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Mid Century Balloon / Hoop Chair in Red Dyed Suede by Hans Olsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
Denmark, the round steel frame of the chair has an inviting suede seat in a fabulous faded red color. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 25.5 in
MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Solidly built.
Matching teak desk chair with original black, vinyl seat.
CREATOR Gunnar Nielsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 65 in D 23.25 in
William Watting Style MCM Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By William Watting
Located in Countryside, IL
William Watting Style Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 84.75 in D 45.25 in
Set of Two '2' Rare Model 42 Arm Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Deland, FL
orange vinyl offset by the solid teak frames with exceptional woodgrains this exquisite set of arm chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 24.75 in D 22.5 in
Erik Buch for Povl Dinesen MCM Danish Teak Expanding Hidden Leaf Dining Table
By Povl Dinesen, Erik Buch
Located in Countryside, IL
Erik Buch for Povl Dinesen Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Hidden Leaf Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 116.25 in D 40 in
Am Moller 501 Dining Chairs, 'Set of 6'
By AM Mobler
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
definition of classic Danish style. Each chair boasts solid teak frames with bentwood teak backs and rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Teak, Bentwood
Model 197 Side / Desk / Dining Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son, c. 1960's
By Finn Juhl
Located in Deland, FL
, this elegant chair was made in Denmark and bares the manufacture stamp of origin underneath. Newly re
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Set of Four '4' Model 422 Spindle-Back Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Vodder in the mid 60's, is a superb example of Danish minimalist design. Constructed of solid teak and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 38.5 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
SOLD 07/31/23 Kofod Larsen MCM Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves
This table measures: 47
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 106.25 in D 47.25 in
Set of 4 Model J 77 'Farmhouse' Chairs in Beech by Folke Palsson for FDB, 1960's
By Folke Palsson
Located in Deland, FL
rustic farmhouse aesthetic and minimalist Danish design. Most J 77's were constructed in teak with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 30.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Early Original Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen MCM Model Jh0567 Teak Dining Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Early Original Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen midcentury Model JH0567 Teak Dining Table
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28 in W 140.75 in D 51.5 in
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France and Son MCM Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Son Mid Century Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 55.5 in D 64 in
Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By Vatne Møbler, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Deland, FL
Danish Modern design. Constructed in teak with exceptional woodgrains this versatile unit is complete
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 33 in W 17 in D 37.5 in
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Plainview, NY
experience both luxury and functionality.
The desk is shown with a Danish desk chair that is sold separately
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Dining Table by Gangso Mobler Teak & Botanical Tile Drop Leaf
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage MCM Gangso Mobler teak
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Teak
Finn Juhl for France and Son Model 196 Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
133 Spadestolen chair. Teak furniture became synonymous with the Danish Modern style and the furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 25.25 in D 20.5 in
Peter Løvig Nielsen Small Side Table
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Peter Løvig Nielsen in the early 60's. Featuring turned edges built of solid teak with exceptional
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
24 Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs MCM
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Constructed from thick cuts of solid teak with the backrests and seats upholstered in brown leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Pair of MCM Danish Teak Chairs Robsjohn Gibbings, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Great Danish Side chairs. Very sturdy and in great vintage shape. Upholstery could be redone.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Danish MCM Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Mexico City, MX
Comfortable teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler Denmark. The rocking chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen for John Stuart France MCM Danish Teak Lounge Chairs
By John Stuart Inc., Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for John Stuart France and Sons mid century Danish teak lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in
John Bone for Mikael Laursen MCM Danish Teak and Wool Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By John Boné, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
. This lounge chair features a gorgeous sculpted teak wood frame designed by John Bone, and cozy wool
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 38.75 in W 27.75 in D 28 in
Teak Dining Chairs Mcm by D Scan, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
modern solid teak dining chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
31.5" high at back
18.5" wide at
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Vintage MCM Molded Teak, Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Pair of vintage MCM Series 7 Model 3107 molded teak chairs with chrome legs designed by Arne
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 19.5 in L 30 in
Mcm Alf Svensson Kontur Highback Lounge Chair
By Alf Svensson
Located in Surrey, BC
This Danish modern high back reclining lounge chair was designed by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 316 for Soborg MCM Teak Dining Chairs 6
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Soborg Furniture Factory
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 316 for Soborg mid century teak dining chairs - Set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.25 in W 23.75 in D 20.25 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 MCM Teak Hammer Dining Chairs, Set of
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Mid Century teak hammer dining chairs - Set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Kai Kristiansen for SVA Mobler Model 42 MCM Teak Z Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for SVA Mobler model 42 mid century teak Z dining chairs - Set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Six '6' Teak Dining Chairs Poul Volther for Frem Røjle, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Deland, FL
solid teak and original naugahyde seats this gorgeous chair set can blend seamlessly against a multitude
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 30.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Model 80 Teak Dining Chair Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers, Denmark, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
side chair is in 100% original, vintage condition. Constructed of solid teak with exceptional old
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 30.75 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Danish MCM Teak Extendable Dining Table Denmark
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak, Wood
Koefoeds Danish Teak MCM Dining Table with Eight Chairs
By Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful teak dining room table with 2 leaves and 8 chairs by Koefoeds.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Skovby Møbelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Chairs
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Møbelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Chairs Denmark 1960's
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Chairs: 38" high x
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Captain's Chair in Teak by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Onsild Møbelfabrik, c. 1960's
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
A very special teak and upholstery arm chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Onsild Møbelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
H 33.5 in W 27 in D 23.5 in
Set of Four '4' Model 85 Dining Chairs in Teak & Leather by Niels Møller
Located in Deland, FL
incomparable Niels Møller in the mid 60's, are the epitome of Danish Modern. With exceptional solid teak frames
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 21.25 in
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Mcm Danish Teak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of mcm Danish teak chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique mcm Danish teak chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using hardwood, teak and wood. Mcm Danish teak chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mcm Danish teak chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Mcm Danish teak chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen and Bramin Møbler are consistently popular.
How Much are Mcm Danish Teak Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,123, while they’re typically $1,295 on the low end and $6,495 highest priced.
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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Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.
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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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Moller Chair Model 80
Juhl Spade Chair
Finn Juhl Spade Chair
Niels Moller Model 80
Carl Hansen Vintage Dining Chairs
Soborg Armchair
Erik Kirkegaard For Hong Stolefabrik
Poul Volther Frem Rojle
Vanguard Chair
Skovby Teak
Walnut Dining Chairs Milo
Tweed Stool
Butterfly Chair Covers
Dining Chairs Set Of 4 Rustic
Finn Juhl Desk France Son
Set Of 8 Armless Dining Chairs
Teak Tall Back Dining Chairs
Jacobsen Butterfly