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Mid-Century Modern Ash Solid Wood Anvil Brown Dining Table
Located in Naperville, IL
unique yet simple design offers tones of sophistication while impressing the mid modern century style
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Ash Dining Chair by Antonin Suman for Tatra
By Antonín Šuman, Tatra
Located in Vienna, AT
Ashwood with ash veneer, upholstered. Designed by Antonin Suman in the 1960s for Tatra in
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Ash Dining Chair by Antonin Suman for Tatra
By Antonín Šuman, Tatra
Located in Vienna, AT
Ashwood with ash veneer, upholstered. Designed by Antonin Suman in the 1960s for Tatra in
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Mid Century Ash Wood Extendable Dining Table, Mier Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Frantisek Jirak, Mier Furniture
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage dining table from mid-century modern design era. Produced in Czechoslovakia in
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash
H 29.93 in W 45.28 in D 31.5 in
Four Ash Italian Mid-Century Modern Tapiovaara Style Chairs, 1970s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing set of four Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs.
Design in the style of IImari
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in the Style of Willy Rizzo, Ash Burl, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern dining table in the style of Willy Rizzo, Ash Burl, Italy.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
H 30.12 in W 78.75 in D 38.98 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Table
Located in Vancouver, WA
Dining Table No. 1
Dining table with elegant lines flowing from one end to the other and from top
Category
2010s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
1 of 3 Mid Century Italian Ash Dining Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, 1970s
By Stilwood, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Berlin, DE
Step into the epitome of mid-century Italian design with this exquisite dining chair by Gigi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN MARCEL BREUER CESCA HABITAT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE
By Marcel Breuer
Located in GB
Modern, Marcel Breuer Cesca designed for Habitat, black Ash & Chrome extending dining table
Please note
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 35.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Dining Chairs Piero Bottoni Attributed, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage ash dining chairs, set of six, which design is attributed to Piero
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Ash
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Dada Est. Contemporary Solid Ash Large Dining Table
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Large dining table by Dada est. manufactured in Barcelona, 2017.
Solid ash tree eight people
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash
Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Ash Wood Dining Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Featuring our Made In New York Collection. Minimalist hand made bleached ash wood dining table with
Category
2010s Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Wooden brown Dining Table with flared legs in Walnut
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Boasting a beautiful mix of modern elegance and understated style, the Pandora Mid-Century Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Ash, Mahogany, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Giuseppe Davanzo 'Serena' Dining Chair in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Davanzo for Appiani Selezione, dining chair 'Serena', ash, plastic, Italy, 1960s
This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Ash
Dada Est. Contemporary Solid Ash Extra Large Dining Table
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Large dining table by Dada Est.
Manufactured in Barcelona, 2017.
ash wood with a system of
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash
Signed 1950s Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chair in Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful early Herman Miller production DCM in Ash. In original unrestored condition. Signed and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Round Dining Table of Ash Wood with Brass Details
Located in Madrid, ES
Round table from the 1950s, Italy, made of ash wood. Design in the style of Gio Ponti. Four legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern White Ash Hilda Dining Table From The Signature Series by Pompous Fox
Located in Barrie, ON
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern take on the dining table. Made out of solid White Ash, this table is
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
Modern Ebonized Ash Hilda Dining Table From The Signature Series by Pompous Fox
Located in Barrie, ON
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern take on the dining table. Made out of solid White Ash in an ebonized
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
H 30 in W 40 in D 96 in
Modern Ebonized Ash Loki Dining Table from the Signature Series by Pompous Fox
Located in Barrie, ON
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern take on a four legged dining table. The legs are profiled to give it
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Wood, Ash
H 30 in W 40 in D 96 in
Modern White Ash Loki Dining Table from the Signature Series by Pompous Fox
Located in Barrie, ON
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern take on a four legged dining table. The legs are profiled to give it
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Wood, Ash
Mario Bellini "La Basilica" Ash Dining / Conference Table for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
La Basilica is an architectural dining table designed by Mario Bellini in 1978 for Cassina, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
H 29.14 in W 110.24 in D 30.91 in
Mid Century Dining Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century dining table designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. This example is in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash
Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Extension Dining Table
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table
Attributed to
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl, Ash
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Cane Dining Chairs by Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Lane Furniture
USA
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl
H 44 in W 21 in D 25 in
Ash Dining Chairs from Ton, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Żory, PL
This set of four ash chairs was manufactured by Ton (formerly Thonet) in the 1960s. The seats have
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
French Pair of Dining Chairs in Ash and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, straw, ash, France, 1960s
This pair of side chairs features a solid wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
Set of 4 Ward Bennett Multicolor Upholstered Steam Bent Ash Dining Armchairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American Mid-Century dining armchairs with black painted steam bent ash frames and multi
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Ash, Wood
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Augusto Savini for Pozzi 'Pamplona' Dining Chairs in Ash
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, dining chairs, model 'Pamplona', white lacquered ash, leatherette, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Ash
Giuseppe Davanzo Set of Four 'Serena' Dining Chairs in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Davanzo for Appiani Selezione, set of four dining chairs 'Serena', ash, plastic, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Ash
Colli Pier Luigi Squared Ash Wood Italian Midcentury Dining Room Table, 1950
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Rome, IT
Table by Pier Luigi Colli, of the middle of the last century. Simple, linear but very elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash
H 31.11 in W 70.87 in D 34.65 in
French Set of Four Dining Chairs in Ash and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, ash, straw, France, 1960s.
This set of four dining chairs features a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
Vittorio Nobili Set of Four 'Medea' Dining Chairs in Ash
By Vittorio Nobili, Tagliabue
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, set of four dining chairs model 'Medea', ash, metal, brass, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mario Bellini La Basilica Dining Table in Ash Wood for Cassina, new
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
A designer table with an expressive name and exemplary construction, and a solid linear shape that reflects the new design language developed by Mario Bellini in the 1970s. Part of a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash
Italian Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Ash with Rush Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, ash wood, straw, Italy, 1970s.
Set of sturdy Italian dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
Modern Dining, Restaurant Room Chairs in Ash Solid Wood and Beige Material
Located in Naperville, IL
Looking to fit your Ellis Table with the perfect chair? The Ellis Chair provides ultra comfort and exceptional modernity to any space. With multiple tones of colors and a wide angled...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Wood
RB Rossana Set of Six Dining Chairs in Cane and Ash
By RB Rossana
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RB Rossana, set of six dining chairs, ash, cane, Italy, 1960s.
Italian furniture company designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Six Dining Chairs in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of six dining chairs, stained ash, white fabric, Italy, 1960s.
A
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Light Brown Ash Solid Wood Round Dining Table
Located in Naperville, IL
Mid-Century Modern piece.
Dimensions
47.2"W × 47.2"D × 29.9"H
Table shape
Round.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Dark Brown Ash Solid Wood Round Dining Table
Located in Naperville, IL
Mid-Century Modern piece.
Dimensions
47.2"W × 47.2"D × 29.9"H
Table Shape
Round.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Folding Dining Table by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960's
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra Pravenec
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Made of ash wood.
Expanded has width 170cm.
Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Wim Den Boon Set of Six Dining Chairs in Ash and Metal
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim den Boon, set of six dining chairs, ash, lacquered metal, The Netherlands, 1955.
Exclusive
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by A. Suman, Set of 8
By Tatra Pravenec, Antonín Šuman
Located in San Francisco, CA
ash veneer, upholstered seat.
Brand new Reupholstery with New KVADRAT BLACK Boucle
Dimensions:
30
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash, Wood
Dada Est. Contemporary Solid Ash Wood Black Lacquered Dining Table
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Large dining table by Dada est. manufactured in Barcelona.
Solid ash lacquered black.
Measures
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid century folding dining table by František Jirák for Tatra nabytok, 1960´s
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra Pravenec
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury adjustable dining table was designed by František Jirák and made by Tatra nábytok
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Dada Est. Contemporary Solid Ash Wood Black Lacquered Dining Table
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Large dining table by Dada est. manufactured in Barcelona.
Solid ash lacquered black
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood Set of Six Dining Chairs in Ash Plywood
By Gigi Sabadin, Stilwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, set of six chairs, ash plywood, Italy, 1970s.
An inventive design by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Ash
Restored Ash Veneered Extendable Table, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
This ash veneer foldable dining table has been
produced in the mid-1960s.
The table has been
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash
Black Modern Alton Solid Wood Dining Chair
Located in Naperville, IL
Introducing the new and exclusive Alton Dining Chair. This unique, mid-century modern design pairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Ash
Dcw Dining Chairs Ash by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans / Herman Miller, 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Vorst, BE
DCW (dining chair wood) chairs In ash veneer.
First generation chairs produced by Evans Products
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Mid Century Charlotte Perriand Meribel "N. 19" Dining Side Chairs, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century "Meribel N. 19" dining / office chairs by Charlotte Perriand in ash and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Beige Modern Alton Solid Wood Dining Chair
Located in Naperville, IL
Introducing the new and exclusive Alton Dining Chair. This unique, mid-century modern design pairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Ash
RB Rossana Set of Eight Dining room Chairs in Cane and Ash, Italy 1960s
By RB Rossana
Located in Almelo, NL
RB Rossana Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cane and Ash, Italy 1960s
These RB Rossana dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
H 27.96 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather and Ash
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of eight 'Monk' dining chairs, ash, black lacquered wood and
Category
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
Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Six Dining Chairs in Ash and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of six dining chairs, stained ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
A
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
H 29.14 in W 19.1 in D 18.12 in
Luigi Vaghi for Former Set of Four Dining Chairs in Ash with Brown Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Vaghi for Former, set of four dining chairs, stained ash, faux leather, Italy, 1960s.
A
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Ash
H 28.94 in W 19.1 in D 18.12 in
Charles & Ray Eames DCW Ash dining chair with Dark Brown Leather seat for Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic DCW dining chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufacture by Vitra, Germany. Solid
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Fine Charles Eames for Evans Sold by Herman Miller Ash Grain DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Evans Products Company
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very nice early production Charles and Ray Eames designed dining chair metal (DCM ). Clean chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Legs are Black ash Oak, From Western Europe, Poland
Model: Organic Chair
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Oak
H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 26.5 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
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Midcentury Modern Ash Dining For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury modern ash dining available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and ash, every midcentury modern ash dining was constructed with great care. Find 519 options for an antique or vintage midcentury modern ash dining now, or shop our selection of 49 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury modern ash dining — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A midcentury modern ash dining made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury modern ash dining over the years, but those crafted by Gio Ponti, Charlotte Perriand and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Ash Dining?
A midcentury modern ash dining can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $49,000.
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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