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Classic Mid-Century Modern Bar / Counter Swivel Stools, , by COSCO
By Hamilton Cosco
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern Bar / Counter swivel Stools,,by Cosco. Super stylish, Nice quality and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Bar & Counter Stools w Raffia & Maple & Iron - Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 iron framed bar stools with raffia wrapped backs and maple slatted seats. They
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
H 41.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Bar Counter Stools Attributed to Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of four wood Slatted bar/counter stools with a seat height of 30 inch. All hardwood with iron
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
H 43.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of Three Swiveling 1950s Conical Two Tone Bar Stools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 3 1950s Mid-Century Modern bar counter stools. Two Tone Naugahyde is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar-Counter in Solid Sycamore and Grissini Pattern- Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Dry bar counter, solid sycamore with "grissini" pattern, curved and beveled top with an original
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 42.92 in W 54.34 in D 18.51 in
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Shop Counter Cash Desk, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Vitrex
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful and original shop cash desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1950s, original VITREX glass top.
Note the particularity of the designer and the various woods used. Fully r...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Maple, Walnut
H 35.63 in W 43.12 in D 24.41 in
Mid Century Modern Home Cocktail Bar with bar stools and mirror, England 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
bar counter, pair of bar stools and a mirror with shelves and backlight and golden print with cocktail
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 43.31 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Cocktail Bar Made in England a. Umberto Mascagni Drinks Bar Counter
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Kumhausen, DE
This spectacular English Cocktail Bar is in amazing good condition - fully revised and rewired
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Formica, Wood, Teak
H 41.34 in W 52.37 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Grey Perplex and Steel Bar, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian grey bar counter. It consists of a laminated wood structure and base, a semi-transparent
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal, Steel
L.A. Studio Interiorismo Solid Wood and Cotton Velvet Upholstered Bar Counter
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
A wonderful mid-century style Bar counter designed by L.A. Studio Interiorismo, made of solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 43.71 in W 57.88 in D 35.83 in
Unique J.C. Mahey Black Lacquered Brass Bar Cabinet Counter 1970s
By Romeo Paris, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique bar for a standout look. This rare piece was designed by Jean-Claude Mahey in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood, Chrome, and White Formica by Forma, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite Brazilian modern bar cart by Forma, an iconic design from the 1960s that
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
H 24 in W 26 in D 23.6 in
Italian Mid-Century Chinoiserie Cocktail Bar Set Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Striking Italian Design Chinoiserie painted wood Cocktail bar set .
The cocktail bar includes a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
H 83.86 in W 53.94 in D 53.94 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Free Standing Flip Top Dry Bar c. 1960s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mid Century Danish Modern 1960s Rosewood Dry Bar goes from proper to party in just two flips. When
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Iron Bar/Counter Stools
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique pair of hammered iron bar stools with black vinyl seats. Whimsical design with offset angled
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Drop Leaf Bar Cart Model 4487, circa 1950
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This beautiful Dunbar Model 4487 bar cart was designed by Edward Wormley in the early 1950s and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 48.5 in D 38.25 in
20th Century Italian Large Mahogany Cocktail Bar Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large vintage Mid-Century modern Italian cocktail bar with a counter made of hand crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
H 68.5 in W 56 in D 44.5 in
Johannes Andersen Vintage Bar Cabinet Rosewood Sk 661
By Johannes Andersen
Located in OSS, NB
Vintage bar cabinet in rosewood veneer. Designed by Johannes Andersen for Skaaning & Søn , Model SK
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Single Knoll bar stool by Harry Bertoia. Seat pad labeled with tag and printed into the fabric
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
French Atomic Age Mahogany & Brass Dry Bar, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
, perfect for those who appreciate the timeless allure of the Mid-20th century.
Crafted to perfection, this
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
1960's French Polished Mahogany Bar & Buffet
Located in Hanover, MA
doors.
Middle section has side by side bar cabinet service area with drop down door above counter space
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Italian Design Cocktail Bar Set 1970' Attributed to Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Regency cocktail bar includes a counter element and illuminated cabinet, with burl birch wood sides and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
H 82.68 in W 63 in D 47.25 in
Stunning and rare Hollywood Regency Bar in the style of Willy Rizzo - Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizzo.
The set includes a counter element and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 198 in W 233 in D 50 in
Hollywood Regency Illuminated Dry Bar in the Style of Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent Hollywood Regency style dry bar in chrome-plated steel, brass, glass, mirror, suede and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Steel, Metal, Chrome
H 77.56 in W 61.03 in D 47.25 in
Dry Bar with Two Stools in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1950s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century dry bar with two stools made in a gorgeous mix of bamboo, rattan, wicker and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate, Wood, Formica
H 43.71 in W 53.94 in D 21.26 in
Pair Of Mid Century Modern Teak Bar Stools By D-Scan Counter Height
By D-Scan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of counter height bar stools by D-Scan. Original label underneath. Recently reupholstered by
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Set 4 Swiveling Counter Height Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Boyeur Scott Furniture Co., Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pairs of bar/ counter stools by Arthur Umanoff for the Boyeur Scott furniture Co. C1960
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
H 35.25 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Bar Counter Swiveling Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 Granada bar stools in all original finish and condition. Designed by Arthur
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Mid Century Post Modern Tokyo Style Counter or Bar Stools in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four counter stools circa 1990's. These feature white enameled steel tubular
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 18 in D 19 in
Bieffe Mid Century Italian Blonde and Chrome Drafting Counter Bar Stool
Located in Countryside, IL
Bieffe mid century Italian blonde and chrome drafting counter bar stool
Stool measures: 15.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Bar Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Made in France in 1950s. The stools would be equally at home in a cafe bar, kitchen counter or
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Bamboo
Arched Top Wrought Iron Wine Rack after Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Nice counter top scale wrought iron wine rack holds up to 15 bottles. Well constructed of heavy
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wrought Iron
Svegards Markayrd Scandinavian Modern Counter Bar Stools, Newly Upholstered
By Svegards Markaryd
Located in Miami, FL
Svegards Markayrd Scandinavian Modern Counter Barstools, Newly Upholstered
Offered for sale is
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Teak
H 38.75 in W 19 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar Stool
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Knoll rockwell unscripted swivel bar stool
The rockwell unscripted
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Set of 2 Erik Buck Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Counter Stools
By Erik Buch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood counter Stool by Erik Buck, embodies the quintessential
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rosewood
Modern Counter Stool, Bar Chair Gold Polished Brass Corduroy Upholstery
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
is a mid-century modern bar stool. This simple and elegant bar seating feels better than a Martini on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 35.4 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Cherner Under Counter Stool, Bar Height
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
with laminated wood base and a bright chrome footrest. Available in bar and counter heights
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Velvet, Walnut and Brass
n a piece that combines
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Dark Brown Velvet, Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Dark Brown Velvet, Walnut Wood
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Luc Counter Chair in Solid Wood, Brass and Upholstered Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc bar stool, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
H 37.01 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Lighted Custom Made Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Credenza Dry Bar
By Brown Saltman, Foster-McDavid, Arne Vodder, Jens Risom
Located in Chattanooga, TN
to a roll-out bar cart. This handsome server sports two drop-leaves that double its counter space
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Style Modern Velvet Bar Chair or Counter Height With Golden Details
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: Art Deco Style Modern Velvet Bar Chair or Counter Height With Golden Details
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 42.52 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
3 McGuire Modern Boho Chic Bamboo & Rattan Target Back Counter Bar Stools
By McGuire
Located in Dayton, OH
furniture by McGuire Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
H 34 in W 15.5 in D 19.5 in
Black Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Counter Bar Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Counter bar stool in bouclé fabric and brass finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Counter Bar Stool in Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Counter bar stool in bouclé fabric and brass finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Black Bar Stool Suede Upholstery Wood Base & Polished Brass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Moa Azure Bar Stool is a mid-century modern stool with a square velvet seat with unique softness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
FOUR COLLECTABLE ViNTAGE EMECO 111 BRUSHED ALUMINIUM COUNTER BAR STOOLS
By Emeco
Located in GB
vintage RRP £5,600 Emeco 111 Brushed Aluminum Navy Collection bar counter stools
Please note the
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.92 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell unscripted swivel bar and low stool - set of 2
The Rockwell
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Knoll rockwell unscripted swivel bar and low stool - set of 2.
The Rockwell
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair w/ Dark Green Cotton Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Natural Rattan detailing summon an Organic Modern design approach.
Also available in Counter adequate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in
Space Copenhagen Spine Bar/Counter Stool 'w/ Back', Metal Base
By Fredericia, Space Copenhagen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Space Copenhagen spine bar/counter stool (w/ back), metal base a clean and modern visual language
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Classic Midcentury Frederic Weinberg Bar / Counter Stools, Iron and Naugahyde
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 4 midcentury Bar / Counter Stools, designed by Frederic Weinberg. Amazing design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cherner Under Counter Stool, Counter Height
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
with laminated wood base and a bright chrome footrest. Available in bar and counter heights
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
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Mid Century Modern Bar Counter For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern bar counter you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, every mid century modern bar counter was constructed with great care. Find 439 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern bar counter now, or shop our selection of 175 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern bar counter — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern bar counter made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern bar counter that is appealing in its simplicity, but Greta de Parry, Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser and Arthur Umanoff produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Bar Counter?
Prices for a mid century modern bar counter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $70 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,183.
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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