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Mid-Century Garden Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century garden table with spiral legs and plate glass top. Beautiful patination throughout
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Metal Dining Table by Woodard c 1950/60's
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century garden, patio, poolside dining table made by the Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pr. Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Dining Lounge Arm Chairs
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century garden, patio, poolside chairs constructed of wrought iron and metal mesh
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 34 in W 24.5 in D 27 in
Vtg Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Mesh Mid Century Garden Patio Bench
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron mesh Mid Century garden patio bench. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35.5 in W 41 in D 28 in
Mid Century Garden Chair from Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A lovely addition to your garden furniture, this chair comes from Austria. Welded steel rods have
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Garden Table in White Wrought Iron and Glass, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden table in white wrought iron and glass, 1960s
Garden table with white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Garden Table in White Wrought Iron and Glass, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century garden table in white wrought iron and glass, 1960s.
Garden table in white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 43.51 in
Italian Mid-Century Garden Table in White Wrought Iron Finely Worked, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden table in white wrought iron finely worked, 1960s
Garden round table has
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron with Curls, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron with curls, 1960s
Set of 4 garden chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 37.41 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Garden Chair with Pillow, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A very comfortable garden chair made in the mid 1950's in Austria. The back of the chair has almost
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron Finely Worked, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron finely worked, 1960s
Garden set consisting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron and Green Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century garden chairs in white wrought iron and green fabric, 1960s
Set of 4 garden
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 34.26 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in
Italian Mid-Century Garden Bench in White Wrought Iron and Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden bench in white wrought iron and fabric, 1960s
Garden bench in white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 36.23 in W 45.28 in D 22.45 in
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron and Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron and fabric, 1960s.
Garden set consisting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 36.23 in W 21.46 in D 22.45 in
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Table Attributed to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Architectural midcentury garden, patio, poolside dining table having a metal base, with metal mesh
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Metal Mid Century Garden Poolside Sofa bench by Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
Probably the most sought after form made by Homecrest, this settee if from the Chiquita series circa 1960's. This example is in very good, original estate condition, showing only the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Wrought Iron Mid Century Garden Patio Set Five Pieces
Located in Wallkill, NY
Five-piece wrought iron dining / patio set. One glass-topped table and four chairs. Painted green. Table measures:
42.5 in across.- 29-3/8 in high. - 29- 11/16 in high. With glass t...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs Table in White Iron, Glass and Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs table in white iron, glass and fabric, 1960s.
Garden set
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs Table in White Wrought Iron Glass Fabric, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs and table in white wrought iron, glass and fabric, 1960s
Garden
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 43.51 in
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Cafe Dining Table after McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
look. Hard to find purely modern garden pieces, free of romantic floral decoration. Please view our
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Garden Patio Wrought Iron Rocking Chair Att. to Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural mid century wrought iron and metal mesh rocking chair attributed to Salterini
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Settee Att. to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
good condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
Perfect for garden
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Radar Lounge Chair by Salterini Powder Coated
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic garden, patio, poolside chair from the desirable Radar series, by Salterini. This example is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 30 in D 24 in
Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table Att. to Salterini, circa 1950s
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural dining table constructed of wrought iron, attributed to Salterini, in the style of Woodard Furniture. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, the finish sho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30 in W 42 in D 30 in
Rare Mid Century Garden Patio Dinette Set Attributed to Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated architectural patio dining set to include a glass top table and four chairs, design attributed to Tempestini, for Salterini. This set includes a wrought iron base table...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 44 in
Vintage Salterini Style Zig Zag Wrought Iron Mid Century Patio Settee Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Salterini Style Zig Zag Pattern Green Wrought Iron Mid Century Garden Patio Bench Loveseat
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 47 in D 27 in
Set of Four Mid Century Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Chairs by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Mid Century garden, patio, poolside dining chairs, made by the Woodard Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Salterini Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lily Pad Leaf Side End Nesting Tables White
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair Mid-Century garden or patio wrought iron lily pad form side or nesting tables, recently
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 22.25 in W 11 in D 13.88 in
Set of Four Garden, Patio, Poolside Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential mid-century garden, patio, poolside lounge chairs by Russell Woodard. These chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron Loveseat Settee att. to Woodard c 1950/1970's
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural mid century garden, patio, poolside settee, bench , attributed to the Woodard
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30.75 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in
Room Outside: A New Approach to Garden Design - John Brookes - 1st Ed, T&H, 1969
Located in London, GB
interact with every day. Particularly brilliant as a resource for the mid-century gardens that were
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 9.45 in W 7.49 in D 0.79 in
Midcentury Italian Triple Folding Bamboo Mirror with Dimmable Lighting, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
for a French Riviera living room or for a mid-century garden.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Mirror
H 42.13 in W 55.12 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Tea Cart, Garden Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bamboo tea cart, Fabulous from the 1950s. Made in bamboo with four wheels
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Garden Rockers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern iron patio spring chairs. These gorgeous rockers feature elegant scrollwork and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Tea Cart, Garden Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bamboo tea cart, Fabulous from the 1950s. Made in bamboo with two large wheels
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
The Mid Century Willy Guhl Concrete Garden Planter epitomizes timeless elegance and functional
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern French Garden Table in Distressed Paint
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful French garden table perfectly embodies the mid-century modern style. The distressed
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Scaphe Copper Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking mid-century scaphe form copper garden sundial, mounted on an angular Scottish granite
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sundials
Materials
Stone, Granite, Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern 1970s Stone Garden Sculpture of a Female Figure
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Mid-Century Modern 1970s stone garden statue of a female figure crouching with head in her hands
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Statues
Materials
Composition
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered of Metal Patio or Garden Rocking Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
extra comfort while enjoying the outdoors -- on a porch, a patio, or in the garden.
Painted a soft
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 22 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Whirligig Spinning Garden Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning spinning garden ornament. This piece is huge - 8 feet tall - and is a calming, wise
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Iron Heron Garden Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and striking Garden Sculpture of a powerful and elemental Heron form. A modern style
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Statues
Materials
Iron
Carlo Hauner. Mid-Century Modern Veranda or Garden "Concha" Pair of Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Pair of the classic armchairs that the designer created for veranda or garden, developed for Móveis
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 26.38 in
Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Patio or Garden Furniture, 1950s, Austria
By Stanislaus Karasek & Co. 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern white metal vintage seating group or garden furniture, which were designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 46.06 in D 22.44 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Patio Garden Chairs Roberto Mango Italy, 1950s
By Roberto Mango
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern pair of rattan or wicker vintage garden chairs or club chairs, which was
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 28.15 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Modern Iron Mesh Garden Bench attributed to Russell Woodard C1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Petite two seat outdoor garden bench with mesh seat & back attributed to Russell Woodard co
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Willy Guhl for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Handkerchief Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a very rare 21 inch tall Mid-Century Modern sculptural concrete garden
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
H 21 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Pair of Brown Terra Cotta Elephant Garden Planters Tables, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of brown terra cotta elephant garden tables, Mid-Century Modern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
H 22.44 in W 17.71 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Round Metal Base Garden Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautifully styled Mid-Century Modern Round dining table base in cast
aluminum with roping detail
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century a Five-Piece Garden Set
Located in Water Mill, NY
1950s five-piece, five chairs, foot stool/table aluminium with black and white webbing
from a Southampton Estate. Once belonging to Z Gabor.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern Concrete Rectangular Garden Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern concrete rectangular garden planter with rectangular
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
H 7 in W 31.25 in D 7.5 in
Mid Century Patio Garden Dining Table by Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural mid century wrought iron and metal mesh dining, cafe table, by Homecrest
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Garden Spring Mesh Lounge Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of tall back mesh spring steel lounge armchairs chairs by Russell Woodard & co. Great style and outstanding comfort. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 38.25 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Checkered Flooring
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing checkered Mid-Century Modern floor tiles.
Beautiful reclaimed floor from and amazing and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flooring
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble
Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Barrel Back Garden Patio Dining Chairs - A Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Barrel Back Garden Patio Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Willy Guhl for Eternit, 2 Pairs Mid-Century Modern concrete Garden Dish Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, two matched pairs of Mid-Century Modern concrete garden dish planters in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
H 11 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Willy Guhl for Eternit, Mint Pair of Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Planters
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a rare pair of Mid-Century Modern concrete garden planters with conical
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
H 16 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Planter with Stand
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a Mid-Century Modern concrete garden planter with hollow stand for the dish
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
H 15.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Round Mid Century Patio Garden Table Attributed to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
designed for outdoor, poolside, patio, garden use, but is also suitable for interior and or on a porch etc
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Rattan Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
A midcentury, possibly Italian organic modern sofa in handcrafted rattan. Strong and sturdy woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Bamboo
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Midcentury Modern Garden For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury modern garden for your home. Each midcentury modern garden for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. There are 339 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury modern garden you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the midcentury modern garden you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury modern garden, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury modern garden over the years, but those crafted by Willy Guhl, John Salterini and Terra Santa Guild are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Garden?
Prices for a midcentury modern garden can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,612.
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.
Questions About Midcentury Modern Garden
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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