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MCM Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Floating Cube Lounges, Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Floating Cube Lounges Fully Restored & Custom
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
MCM Milo Baughman Style Aston Re-Invented Recliner in Black Leather
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Aston Re-Invented Recliner in Black Leather
This amazing
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
MCM Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl-Wood Extending Parsons Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl Olive Wood Rectangular Extending Parsons
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
H 40 in W 100 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman Style Expandable Chrome Glass Console Sofa Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a MCM Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Italian Black Chrome Brass Glass Coffee Side End Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
MCM Milo Baughman Style Italian Black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Burlwood Sofa in Lenor Larsen Style Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
manner of Jack Lenor Larsen. This exceptional MCM Milo Baughman sofa will elevate the style of your space
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
H 25 in W 60 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman MCM Chrome Loveseat w Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman mid century chrome base loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Classic Gallery MCM Chrome Plinth Base Loveseat, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style classic gallery mid century chrome plinth base loveseat - a pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
MCM Rosewood & Chrome Coffee or Side Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
: it had been styled seamlessly next to a Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa, also with square chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
MCM Royal Blue Velvet and Chrome Cube Loveseat and Chair after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous MCM royal blue velvet and chrome cube loveseat and chair after Milo Baughman. Comprised of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 27.5 in W 60 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman Birdseye Maple MCM Night Stands/Credenza with Gold Base
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern birdseye maple nightstands by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Burl & Chome Coffee, Cocktail Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
Designed by the renowned American furniture designer Milo Baughman (1923-2003) for Thayer Coggin
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style MCM Upholstered Sofa Loveseat
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style Mid Century Upholstered Sofa Loveseat
This loveseat
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
MCM to Modern Tuxedo Cube Sofa Upholstered Legs by Henredon Style Milo Baughman
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern gray, light blue, navy blue, taupe, gold & rust chevron
Category
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 28.5 in W 78 in D 35 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Thinline Chrome Dining Chairs - Set 4
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Thinline Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Cantilever Steel Tufted Lounge Chair - Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Cantilever Steel Tufted Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.75 in W 34 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman for Directional MCM Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 44.5 in W 22 in D 25 in
Incredible MCM Sofa with Original Fabric - Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen style
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Carmel, NY
presentation. With its exceptional craftsmanship and breathtaking aesthetics, this Jack Lenor Larson Milo
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 23 in W 90 in D 34 in
Milo Baughman Style Design Institute of America MCM Chrome Dining Chairs - Set 6
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Design Institute of America Mid Century Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 42 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Mil Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern rocking chair, inspired by the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Its sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Grey Parsons Milo Baughman Style Armchair, 1980s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
This is a handsome Post Modern / MCM chair! It is truly the perfect Parsons accent armchair you
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Cork Dresser MCM 70s
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman, Paul Evans, Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s, Cork Dresser
The drawers are clean and move smoothly.
Color: Natural Similar to Burlwood (hard to photograph)
Measurements:
Width: 72 1/4"
Depth: 20 1/8"
Height: 30 1/4"
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cork
Midcentury Tri-Wood Expandable Dining Table by Milo Baughman with '2' Leaves
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern American Danish style dining table by Milo Baughman. Beautiful tri-wood veneer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak, Walnut
Vintage Cork Console Table Entryway Table Sofa Table MCM
By Paul Evans, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s, Cork Console
Color: Cork (similar to burlwood in color)
Measurements:
Width: 50"
Depth: 16"
Height: 30"
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Cork
Mid-Century Modern Tweed & Walnut Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman, USA, c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts comfort and retro style this eye-catching loveseat, attributed to Milo Baughman, is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29 in W 60 in D 33 in
Set of Two '2' Swiveling Tub / Barrell Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
backdrops from MCM to Modern to Contemporary. Make them yours today before they're gone forever
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 29.5 in W 31.5 in D 35.5 in
Set of Two '2' Lounge Chairs in Walnut / Vinyl Attributed to Milo Baughman, USA
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
, attributed to the iconic designer Milo Baughman, are as comfortable as they are visually alluring. In 100
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
H 30 in W 28 in D 30 in
Set of Two '2' Swivel Barrel Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman, USA, c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Handsome pair of swivel chairs by Milo Baughman. In stunning original lime-green tweed upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 24 in W 28 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman Style Three Seat Scoop Sofa/Couch on Walnut Frame, USA, c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
to MCM to Contemporary this lovely sofa is sure to bring both warmth and comfort to your home. Make
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 31 in W 84 in D 36 in
Vintage MCM set of 4 Milo Baughman style chrome and velvet chairs in sage green
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Milo Baughman style chrome and velvet dining chairs. There are 4 total, and are all
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 19.5 in D 26 in
Set of Two (2) Grey Barrel Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman, USA, c. 1980's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
a multitude of design backdrops from Hollywood Regency to MCM to Contemporary to Modern even
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 25 in
Midcentury Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Chrome T Back Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning Mid-Century Modern T-back lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage MCM to Modern Rosewood Buffet Credenza Lucite Legs Attr Bernhardt Flair
By Flair, Milo Baughman, Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
attributed to Bernhardt’s Flair Collection and Milo Baughman designed similar pieces as well so, it’s sure to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32.25 in W 66 in D 16 in
MCM cane and coffee and side tables in the style of Milo Baughman- set of 3
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage Milo Baughman chrome and cane coffee and side tables. Each table has a different
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Vintage Cork And Chrome Dresser Postmodern MCM Retro Burlwood
By Karl Springer, Pace Collection, Willy Rizzo, Milo Baughman, Paul Evans
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s, Cork & Chrome Dresser
The dresser has been restored and re-veneered in cork. The pulls and trim are out of chrome.
The drawers are clean and move smoothly.
Color: Na...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Cork
Pair of Blue & White Upholstery Vintage MCM Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Thayer Coggin, Pace Collection, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Blue & White Upholstery Vintage MCM Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Lucite And Glass Rectangle Dining Table MCM 70s
By Pace Collection, Willy Rizzo, Charles Hollis Jones, Milo Baughman, Paul Evans
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Lucite & Glass Dining Table.
The table base is made out of acrylic/lucite. The glass sits on top. You can use it as a desk or dining table. Sits 4 to 6 depending on the chai...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Cork Rounded Edge Square End Table Side Table Cocktail Table MCM
By Karl Springer, Pace Collection, Milo Baughman, Paul Evans
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Cork Rounded Edge Square End Table. Heavy and sturdy.
The table is made out of cork veneer and wood. It will be great in a small area, bathroom, or by the bed.
Condition:
I...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Cork
H 21.75 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Vintage Cork And Chrome Oval Dining Table Conference Table Desk MCM Minimalist
By Pace Collection, Willy Rizzo, Milo Baughman, Paul Evans
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Oval Cork Dining Table.
This table can serve multiple purposes. It can be used as a conference table for professional meetings, offering a distinct and creative aesthetic, o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cork
H 28.75 in W 84.25 in D 42.25 in
Vintage Console With Kengo Kuma Veneer MCM 70s 80s Postmodern Retro
By Karl Springer, Ettore Sottsass, Pace Collection, Kengo Kuma, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Console Featuring Kengo Kuma Veneer.
The vintage console has been meticulously re-veneered, featuring the original design by Kengo Kuma, a renowned architect recognized for ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Waterfall Nightstands With Kengo Kuma Veneer MCM 70s 80s Postmodern
By Ettore Sottsass, Karl Springer, Steven Chase 1, Kengo Kuma, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of Vintage Waterfall Nightstands Featuring Kengo Kuma Veneer.
The vintage nightstands have been meticulously re-veneered, featuring the original design by Kengo Kuma, a renowne...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Vintage 70s Cork Triangle Pedestal Base Coffee Table Burlwood MCM
By Pace Collection, Willy Rizzo, Paul Evans, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Triangle Cork Coffee Table.
The table is made out of wood and has been veneered in cork. You can use it as a coffee table or as two separate end tables.
Color: Natural ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cork
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Adjustable MCM Lounge Chair Glass Black Leather 1970s MINT!
By Pace Collection, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Fabio Lenci, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern super comfortable adjustable sling upholstery hyaline chair by Fabio Lenci, 1974.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Glass
H 24 in W 28 in D 35 in
Mid Century Modern Brass Milo Baughman Bar Cart on Wheels - Two Tier Glass
By Romeo Rega, Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern/MCM Two Tier Glass Bar Cart.
Attributed to Milo Baughman/Thayer Coggin with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 44.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Inspirired Custom Cork And Bronze Glass Square Coffee Table Burlwood MCM
By Pace Collection, Willy Rizzo, Paul Evans, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Inspired Custom Made Cork Square Coffee Table.
The table is made out of cork & wood. The glass is bronze.
You can customize the glass size for a rectangle or square tabl...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cork, Glass
H 14.5 in W 42 in D 42 in
Pair of Vintage Night Stands With Kengo Kuma Veneer MCM 70s 80s Postmodern Retro
By Ettore Sottsass, Karl Springer, Steven Chase 1, Kengo Kuma, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Pair of Nightstands Featuring Kengo Kuma Veneer.
The vintage nightstands have been meticulously re-veneered, featuring the original design by Kengo Kuma, a renowned architec...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Night Stands
Materials
Wood
H 21.75 in W 30 in D 18 in
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
. The company made a name for itself when it hired Milo Baughman. They would go on to hire Swedish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage MCM Rosewood Nightstand End Table by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
name for itself when it hired Milo Baughman. They would go on to hire Swedish architect and designer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Polished Chrome King Headboard After Milo Baughman
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM chrome headboard. A chic king size polished chrome frame with a clean and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Scandinavian Style high back lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.75 in W 29 in D 35.25 in
MCM 6 Drawer Dresser Framed Arch Mirror by Dillingham Walnut & Pecky Cypress
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
the company included Milo Baughman, Merton Gershun, and Kipp Stewart. They closed their doors
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Cypress
MCM to Modern Founders Furniture Octagon Commode End Table Cabinet Patterns 21
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Founders Furniture octagon commode table or end
Category
20th Century American Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 22.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Fab Sculptural Midcentury Danish Style Walnut Lounge Chair Frame
By Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
of Milo Baughman, Frame only.
Pictured with a beige cushion to show an example of how a cushion
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Sleek Sculptural Midcentury Danish Style Walnut Lounge Chair Frame
By Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
of Milo Baughman, Frame only.
Pictured with a beige cushion to show an example of how a cushion
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
MCM Mixed-Media Abstract 2d Art Piece Where No Sea Runs by Richard Slimon, 1962
Located in Topeka, KS
was accompanied by the likes of a Burke office chair and Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman sofa till just
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper, Latex, Wood
H 36.25 in W 42.5 in D 1 in
Pair Mid-Century Highback Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Dux of Sweden
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this pair of mid-century high-back walnut frame lounge chairs, an epitome of mcm
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Lounge Chairs Set on Chrome Bases by Patrician Furniture Co., USA, c. 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Deland, FL
multitude of design backdrops from MCM to Contemporary to Hollywood Regency. With very few of these models
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
MCM Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We have a beautiful pair of Milo Baughman Armchairs with original upholstery!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
MCM Milo Baughman Floating Credenza
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For sale we have a beautiful Milo Baughman floating credenza. It has burlwood laminate doors with
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
MCM Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl-Wood Sideboard / Credenza
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl Olive Wood 4 Door Sideboard/Credenza with 2 top drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Burl
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Mcm Milo For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mcm milo available at 1stDibs. Each mcm milo for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a mcm milo — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mcm milo, designed in the mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mcm milo has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and James Inc. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mcm Milo?
A mcm milo can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,895, while the lowest priced sells for $900 and the highest can go for as much as $7,899.
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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Thayer Coggin Archie
Heywood Wakefield Chaise
Burl Waterfall Entry Table
Franco Albini Large Ottoman
Baby Milo
Bibendum Armchair
Dia Barstools
Heywood Chaise Lounge
Mccobb Print
David Baughman
9 Drawer Dresser Milo Baughman
Milo Baughman Cal Style
Stickley Ottoman
Mcm Settee
Red Anglepoise
Niels Christensen
Thor Larsen Egg
Prober Dining Room Table