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Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Room Set
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inches to one hundred and three inches wide. Perfect set for any Mid-Century Modern dining room in need
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Dining Room Set, Walnut Wood Invitation
By Broyhill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern ten-piece walnut wood dining room set by Broyhill Premier Invitation
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
THOMASVILLE Pecan Mid 20th Century Modern MCM Dining Table Set with 6 Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern dining set by Thomasville. Made from pecan, or a similar nutwood. Dining
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Dining Room Set by Paul McCobb, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
" for armchairs, this dining set is a flawless fusion of mid-century style and modern luxury, making it
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Set
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Set, Features Six Dining Chairs, Two Arm Chairs, and Four Side Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
All-In-One Vintage Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made dining table with four chairs. Table has two leaves that expand from 13" (closed), to
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Witco Rustic Carved Wood Conquistador Dining Set with Red Fur Chairs
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Fabulous complete Witco Tiki dining set with four red velvet chairs and expanding dining table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 59.5 in W 28.25 in D 23.75 in
Mid Century Modern Set of 12 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This exquisite set of 12 dining chairs by B.S. Møbler epitomizes the timeless elegance of mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Vintage Mid Century Mcguire Style Rattan 4 Piece Sofa Set
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mcguire Style Twisted Rattan Sofa Set
Offered is a vintage set of mid century modern
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Brown Dining Room Chairs Franz Schuster 1959 Set of Twelve
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 12 stackable bicolored dining room chairs designed by Franz Schuster
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 32.29 in W 19.49 in D 20.67 in
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Side / Dining Chairs, 'Shovel' Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of twelve (12) Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb side / dining chairs, 'shovel' chairs.
Large
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.75 in W 18.75 in D 18.25 in
African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Table and Stools
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Fanti (Fante) tribes of Ghana, Africa. Circa early 20th century. Good structural condition, nice
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Organic Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 12
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of twelve
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Set/12 Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Set/12 Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands 1980s
The
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 12
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Set of 12 napoli dining chairs by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine set of 12 dining chairs designed by David Rosen in 1953.
Likely to comprise of 2 sets of 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Set of 12 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 12 authentic Pierre Jeanneret dining chairs (we offer 6, 10 or 12 too). Normally
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 12
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Magnificent Set of 12 Dining Brass Chairs by Weiman/Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
exquisite set of twelve (12) solid brass faux bamboo dining chairs by Weiman/Warren Lloyd, Italy, circa 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 43 in W 22 in D 24 in
Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Set of 12 Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Set of 12 Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin.
Selling a set of 8 in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 12 dining chairs by Pierre Cardin 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Padova, IT
Set of 12 dining chairs by Pierre Cardin. The structure is in wood and the seat in briar. Pierre
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of 12 'Africa' Dining Chairs Italy, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of 12 'Africa' Dining Chairs in Walnut, Leather and Brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Walnut, Braid
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Twelve Green Vintage Dining Chairs P7 by Roland Rainer
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of 12 beech green vintage dining chairs model no. P7, which are also
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.52 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
Set of 12 Milo Baughman 1187 Thin Line Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent matching set of 12 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1187 thin line chrome dining chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 12 Mariani Italian Mid-Century Chrome Tubed and Leather Upholstered
By Guido Faleschini
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 mid-century Italian "Tucroma" dining chairs with chrome tube frame, soft brown leather
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Chic Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
available.
A stellar set of twelve (12) fabulous examples from an impossible to find series of dining
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Elegant Set of 12 Parsons Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
of rare seating examples is unique on the World market.
A sublime set of twelve (12) restored
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 40 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of 12 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in London, GB
A wonderful set of twelve original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Boris Tabacoff tulip dining chairs set of 12 - 1960s
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare set of 12 tulip base dining chairs by Boris Tabacoff.
These elegant chairs feature black skai
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 12 Dunbar Dining Chairs Designed by Roger Sprunger
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique set of 12 dining chairs by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Set includes two arm chairs and 10
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
All Arms, Chic Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
available.
A stellar set of twelve (12) fabulous examples from an impossible to find series of dining
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Wormley Dunbar Style Cane & Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Mid Century Modern set of 6 cane back dining chairs is built for lifetimes made of mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Milano Chairs by Aldo Rossi for Molteni, Set of 12
By Aldo Rossi
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 12 Milano dining chairs designed in 1987 by Aldo Rossi for Molteni.
Exhibited in the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 12 Contemporary Dining / Conference Chairs Fully Upholstered in Leather
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 12 Contemporary Dining / Conference Chairs Fully Upholstered in Pearl Gray Leather
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 32 in W 20 in D 22 in
"Charis" Mid-Century Modern Styled Solid Walnut Dining Table - Minimalist
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
elegant, angled legs. All of our pieces are finished off by a traditional hand rubbed oil.
This dining
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Walnut
(12) Harry Ostergaard Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Norwalk, CT
Impress your guests with this fabulous set of twelve rare dining chairs, designed by renowned
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Dining Room Table, Style, Art Deco, 1920 '12 People', Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
In
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 118.12 in D 48.04 in
Set of Twelve Modern Dining Chairs, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve chairs. This chair is very comfortable and ideal as a dining chair. Price for 12, we
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 12 Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Dining Chairs in Latte Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large Set of 12 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs designed by one of the top designers of the time
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery
Set of 12 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Incomparable Set of 12 Montego Dining Chairs by John Salterini, circa 1960
By John Salterini
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstery service is available.
An incredible elegant set of twelve (12) wrought iron dining chairs by John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spectacular Restored Set of 12 Rattan and Bamboo Dining Chairs, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available.
An incredible restored set of twelve (12) iconic dining chairs, circa 1975. While
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 12
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of twelve
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 12
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Art Deco Dining Room Table with Two Extension Boards, 1920 '12 People'
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
In
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 114.18 in D 47.25 in
Sophisticated Set of 12 Modern Regency Style Klismos Chairs, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning set of high-style Regency arm dining chairs, Italy, circa 1970. Stout, expertly crafted
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 28 in
Extraordinary Set of 12 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
) modern Klismos dining chairs by the esteemed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950. The set
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 24 in D 21 in
Stellar Set of 12 Modern Windsor Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available.
A fantastic set of twelve (12) dining chairs from a rare series by Michael Taylor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Meticulously Restored Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
meticulously restored examples from a coveted series of modern dining chairs from the boutique New World
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Extraordinary Set of 12 Trompe L'oiel Dining Chairs by Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available.
A majestic set of twelve (12) Art Nouveau influenced arm dining chairs from an
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany
H 35 in W 22.25 in D 21.5 in
Meticulously Restored Set of 12 Cane Arm Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
examples from a RARE series of modern dining chairs from the boutique New World collection designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Cane
H 33.25 in W 22 in D 23 in
Stellar Set of 12 Modern Windsor Chairs by Michael Taylor, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
custom upholstery service is available.
A fantastic set of twelve (12) dining chairs from a rare
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
Chic Restored Set of 12 Brass Parsons Dining Chairs by John Stuart, circa 1968
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstery service is available.
A stunning set of twelve (12) brass base Parsons style dining chairs, circa
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 18.25 in D 20.5 in
Unrivaled Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960- Cane Seat
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) sleek modern cane ARM dining chairs by Michael Taylor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 34 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
All Arms, Unrivaled Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
is available.
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 34 in W 22 in D 20 in
Regal Set of 12 Egyptian Revival Throne Dining Chairs by Henry Olko, circa 1955
By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko
Located in Atlanta, GA
of twelve (12) rattan and cane dining chairs by the great Henry Olko for his Willow & Reed, circa
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 44 in W 21 in D 21 in
Exquisite Set of 12 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
designed to anchor an important dining room. The set is shipped as photographed - completely installation
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury modern dining room set for 12 set available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every midcentury modern dining room set for 12 set was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a midcentury modern dining room set for 12 set, we have 990 options in-stock, while there are 84 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the midcentury modern dining room set for 12 set you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury modern dining room set for 12 set made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made midcentury modern dining room set for 12 set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Modern Living Supplies, Baker Furniture Company and Georg Jensen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Dining Room Set For 12 Set?
The average selling price for a midcentury modern dining room set for 12 set at 1stDibs is $4,379, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Societa Ceramica Richard
Used Dining Room
Only Authentics
New Dining Room Chairs
Large Glass Dining Room Table