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Florence Knoll Dining Table with Cherry Wood Beveled Edge Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll dining table with Cherry Wood beveled edge top, features comb figured veneer with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Knoll Oval Tulip Dining Table 66x38" Blond Wood Top Black Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed and dated Eero Saarinen for Knoll oval Tulip dining table in blond wood with oval plastic
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.5 in W 66 in D 38 in
French Mid-Century Table in the style of Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Round dinning table, French, in the manner of Knoll’s conference table design by Eames. This
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Walnut Oval Dining Table Desk for Knoll Inc.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
States, dating from the 1960s. This iconic design features a solid oval walnut wood top that sits over a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Knoll Dining Table or Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in New Haven, CT
This Table was originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1961.
The top is veneered in book matched
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Early Vintage Florence Knoll Dining Table or Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Early vintage Florence Knoll dining table.
Model 301
Literature: Knoll Furniture 1938-1960
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Florence Knoll Walnut & Chrome Oval Dining Table or Desk for Knoll Inc.
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This iconic design features a solid oval walnut wood top that sits over a chromed metal post with four
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Oak Dining Table or Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage oak dining table / desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Post Modern Outdoor Patio Dining Table Fiberglass White
By Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
fiberglass over wood table top on round chrome double pedestal base with adjustable feet. Table has
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Saarinen 42" Pedestal Dining Table for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and light walnut top. The top features cathedral grain veneer and a solid wood beveled edge. The cast
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Redwood Petal Dining Table By Richard Schultz For Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, Mid-Century Modern, "Petal" dining table by Richard Schultz for Knoll features a redwood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury F. Knoll for Knoll Int. Wooden Folding Square Table, Italy 60s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palermo, IT
Stylish folding square table, with wooden top and four tubular feet in chromed metal, with fixing
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
47" Walnut Pedestal Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
walnut top on a white cast aluminum base. The 47-inch diameter seats up to six people.
A later Knoll
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
American white round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2007
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
American white round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2007
Dining table mod. Tulip
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Round Dining Table 54" DIA Arabescato Marble Glossy
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Eero Saarinen Tulip dining table was made for distribution by Knoll and was a huge success
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
1960s Florence Knoll Oval Dining Table Made by Knoll
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1960s Florence Knoll Oval Dining Table Made by Knoll. Original factory sticker under pedestal table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Modernist Cast Aluminum Dining or Conference Table Base
By Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cast Aluminum conference or dining table base. Try corn three leg base with nice puck style disc
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice 54" sized iconic tulip dining table with a white laminate top and white coated steel base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Early Tulip Table Cast Iron Base & White Laminate 54"
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen, this table was produced by Knoll shortly thereafter, dated to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sideboard with Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
wood is lacquered into a deep black color, which nicely combines with the light white marble top with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Richard Schultz Petal Dining Table in Red Cedar with Black Enamel Base, 1960's
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Richard Schultz for Knoll "Petal" Red Cedar and Iron Dining Table, C. 1960s. Featuring a recreated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
Wood dining table from the 60s - Johannes Andersen - Danish design
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Paris, FR
, Jean Prouvé, or many others from other eras like the mid-century of the space age...
.
Please feel free
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Minimalistic Freestanding Four Doors Florence Knoll Marble Top Sideboard, 1961
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marble top, four doors, luxurious sideboard designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Marble
H 25.6 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in
Exclusive Credenza with Refrigerator and Marble Top, by Florence Knoll, 1961
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Schagen, NL
When Florence Knoll transformed the traditional private office configuration by replacing the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 25.6 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Oak Top Round Tulip Table Dining or Gaming Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
honeyed oak top. The parquet, diamond inlay pattern in the wood top adds a charming touch of artistic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Metal
Credenza Sideboard by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden sideboard with metal legs and marble top with 4 doors that can be locked with a key. Wear
Category
Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Marble, Metal
Florence Knoll Custom Wall-Mounted Cabinet by Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll custom wall-mounted cabinet by Knoll Associates for H.J. Heinz Co, Pittsburgh.
This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
'Butterflies' Dining Table by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1970s Italy, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fornassetti 'Butterfly' circular dining, cafe, center or game table would work great in a Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Eero Saarinen 'Tulip' Armchairs and Centro Progetti Tecno Round Table
By Knoll, Tecno, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll set of six 'Tulip' armchairs with Centro Progetti Tecno round dining
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 23.23 in
Vico Magistretti Tema Square Table in Black Lacquered Wood by B&B 1970s
By B&B Italia, Vico Magistretti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Square table model Tema with structure in black lacquered wood and diagonal inserts in natural
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Spruce
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Artona dining table Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
in 1975. Elegant table with a round warm brown walnut wooden top with a black finish. The walnut wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Modern Glass & Brass Double Pedestal Dining Table Attributed to Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Modern all glass double pedestal dining table with ¾ inch rectangle glass top
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 72 in D 40 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather and Ash
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of eight 'Monk' dining chairs, ash, black lacquered wood and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
H 29.53 in W 20.36 in D 18.12 in
Restored Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck AT-319 Drop-Leaf Rosewood Dining Table
By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
which hold the leaves up is crafted of solid wood and securely mounted the top with tens of screws. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 27.75 in W 118 in D 39.25 in
Modern Glass Dining Table Brass Plated Connector Attributed to Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Topeka, KS
base. Simple. Sleek. Elegant. Perfect dining table to pair with some Mid-Century Modern chairs. Or, use
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 28.75 in W 60 in D 36 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Red Leather and Ash
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of four 'Monk' dining chairs, ash, leather, Italy, 1974.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 29.53 in W 20.28 in D 18.31 in
'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, 1960s, Signed
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for Knoll Associates, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern collectors and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
'Tobio' Leather + Travertine Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly elegant ‘Tobio’ dining table by designers Afra e Tobia Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 30 in W 62 in D 51 in
Set of 4 chairs and 1 square table Orsay mod. by Gae Aulenti for Knoll 80s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Padova, IT
A mid century modern dining table and four chairs designed by Gae Aulenti and made by Knoll.
The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Conference Dining Work Table Designed by Wormley for Dunbar 2 available
By Knoll, Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
tops are constructed of ( 2 ) wood planks ( each top ) , we believe they are tiger grained mahogany
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dining Set with Centro Progetti Tecno Table and Eero Saarinen Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, dining or conference table model 'T335', lacquered wood, aluminum, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 216.54 in D 74.41 in
Lella & Massimo Vignelli Ara Console Table in Wood and Glass by Driade 1974
By Driade, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
-profile clients seeking corporate identity assistance. These top-notch corporations included Knoll
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 14.18 in
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Cocktail Console Table after Franco Albini, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
", combining steel, glass and wood with a striking minimalistic balance, and introduced by Knoll in 1949. In
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 34.65 in W 33.08 in D 17.33 in
Brutalist Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
" tall. Shade not provided. Photographed atop 74" Florence Knoll marble top credenza for scale.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1960s Italian Franco Albini Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool
By Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
for lovers of mid-century rattan design, as this pair fits perfectly into a modern living room and
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Console Table, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
", combining steel, glass and wood with a striking minimalistic balance, and introduced by Knoll in 1949. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 33.08 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Yasha Heifetz Pair Sculptural Walnut Table Lamps, ca late 1940s / early 50s
By Heifetz, Yasha Heifetz
Located in Cathedral City, CA
but were popular through the mid 1950s. These would make the perfect for other biomorphic furnishings
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 27 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in
Isamu Noguchi Rocking Stool for Vitra
By Vitra, Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Iconic low rocking stool with a maple top and base and chrome-plated steel rods, a 1954 Isamu
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Table for Knoll Associates, 1960s
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
top. An early "320 Park Ave" Knoll label indicating production period from 1961-1970. This version
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Dining Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy 1970, Steel, Glass, Wood
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Round dining table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, top in 2 cm thick glass. Lacquered wood and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury "778" Extensible Dining Table for Cassina, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
A "778" dining table designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1965 and produced in Italy by Cassina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 51.19 in
Ed Wormley for Dunbar Buffet with Italian Travertine Top
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Geneva, IL
forces in bringing modern design into American homes in the mid-20th century.
As a young designer, he
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Stone
Florence Knoll Mid Century Modern Oval Wood and Steel Dining Conference Table
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Florence Knoll dining or conference table. This is a beautiful table, perfect for offices, dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 26 in W 48 in D 78 in
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Teak Wood and Aluminum Dining Table, circa 1950
By Knoll
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Modern dining table by Knoll features teak wood top supported by tubular silver powder
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Large Mid-Century Modern Table with Boat Shaped Top by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern table with boat shaped top by Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll designed this
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 47.25 in
Florence Knoll Oval Dining Table Desk Mid-Century Modern Mahogany 1961 Pedestal
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from knoll has an MSRP of 10,550 USD with 6+ week wait.
Top: Medium brown mahogany.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 96 in D 54 in
Eero Saarinen Knoll Oval Tulip Dining Table 66x38" Blond Wood Top Black Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed and dated Eero Saarinen for Knoll oval Tulip dining table in blond wood with oval plastic
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.5 in W 66 in D 38 in
Eero Saarinen Knoll Oval Tulip Dining Table 66x38" Blond Wood Top Black Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed and dated Eero Saarinen for Knoll oval Tulip dining table in blond wood with oval plastic
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.5 in W 66 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Florence Knoll Oval Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-Century Modern table designed by Florence Knoll. In good condition, this vintage table is oval
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner Knoll Dining Table Walnut Top
By Warren Platner, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s Knoll dining table by Warren Platner with walnut wood top. Choose your size of walnut top 48
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
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Mid Century Wood Top Knoll Dining For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century wood top knoll dining you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and steel, every mid century wood top knoll dining was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century wood top knoll dining, we have 34 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century wood top knoll dining, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century wood top knoll dining 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 wood top knoll dining that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knoll, Florence Knoll and Afra & Tobia Scarpa produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Wood Top Knoll Dining?
A mid century wood top knoll dining can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $26,000.
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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