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Restored Modern Original Desk by Widdicomb, c. 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Wilton, CT
mid-century furniture making. This rare desk from Widdicomb's MODERN ORIGINAL collection, c. 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Widdicomb Modern Original Figured Mahogany Three-Drawer Commode
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Widdicomb modern original Art Deco three-drawer commode with figured mahogany drawer fronts
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Widdicomb Modern 2 Door Cabinet
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Widdicomb modern 2 door mahogany cabinet. 2 doors open to adjustable shelves. Newly refinished with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 70.25 in D 21.25 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency nightstands
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1960s
Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware and brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb
USA, circa 1960s
Black lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware and brass-capped
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Nightstands, circa 1960s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign style nightstands.
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Stylish Pair John Widdicomb Walnut Night Stands Mid Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of John Widdicomb walnut nightstands, circa 50s. These are an original set with them
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Nightstands
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
chests
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.63 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstand, Walnut, Greek Key Motif, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Stamford, CT
John Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstand, Walnut, Greek Key Motif, 1950s
Single mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 24.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Handsome John Widdicomb Double Spire King Size Headboard Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
. A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut king size headboard by John Widdicomb. The headboard
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Stunning 3 Piece John Widdicomb Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 3 piece John Widdicomb sectional sofa with 2 rosewood side tables. Wow, this set is beyond
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lowboy Dresser or Credenza, Signed
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern low boy large dresser or credenza. Crafted with precision
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 31.25 in W 74 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Dresser with Tambour Doors
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
Elevate your living space with the timeless allure of mid-century modern design embodied in this
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern ten-drawer dresser or credenza
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.13 in W 74 in D 20 in
Stylish John Widdicomb Rolling Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish John Widdicomb rolling lounge chair and ottoman. This chair is beyond comfortable with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lowboy dresser by Widdicomb features hardwood construction, beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Brass Large Wall Mirror, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern large framed wall mirror
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 52.38 in D 2 in
John Widdicomb for John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoise Wall Mirror
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern faux tortoise wall or console mirror designed by John Widdicomb for and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Tortoise Shell
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood and Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern cherry wood and brass framed wall mirror
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 52.5 in D 2 in
Mid Century Modern Extension Dining Table by J. Stuart Clingman /John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century dining table designed by J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb. The table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28.75 in W 40 in D 60 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 38.25 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
Midcentury John Widdicomb Headboard King
By John Widdicomb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
John Widdicomb sculptural tall post king size bed headboard with tapered double spires, circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Brass Waterfall Side Tables
By John Widdicomb
Located in Glendale, AZ
Beautifully designed 1980’s John Widdicomb brass waterfall side tables. Complete with an antiqued
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Single Drawer Nightstands by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands by Widdicomb feature hardwood construction, walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Ralph Widdicomb Espresso Stained Nightstands
By Ralph Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mint restored Art Deco meets Mid Century Modern nightstands in a Espresso stain finish
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Bronze
John Widdicomb Two-Tier Cocktail Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
finish. Original manufacturer's label on piece, please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Midcentury Widdicomb Night Stands or Side Tables
By John Widdicomb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of nightstands designed by Dale Ford for John Widdicomb. These nightstands are in original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Co Bachelor Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of matching chests made by John Widdicomb. Original brass hardware compliments a superlative
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstand
By John Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NJ
John Widdicomb Mid Century walnut and brass two drawer nightstand with shelf, refinished & ready
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Biomorphic Coffee Table ca' 1950's
By John Widdicomb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual coffee table by John Widdicomb ca' 1950's. Biomorphic design with original glass and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
John Widdicomb French Regency Walnut Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century French Regency nightstands
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Burl Parsons Style Console Table by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Chic burl Parsons style console table made by John Widdicomb, circa 1950-1960s. The table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Burl
Lovely John Widdicomb Tall Dresser With Tamboured Doors
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous signed piece of john widdicomb tall dresser with tamboured doors. This dresser is in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Brass Oval Mirror by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Oval mirror in the Hollywood Regency style by John Widdicomb, circa 1960s. Rectangle brass frame
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 70.25 in D 21.5 in
Asian Mid Century Coffee Table by John Widdicomb, c1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Chino Hills, CA
table by John Widdicomb, circa 1970s. A prized piece for collectors and connoisseurs of fine furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Long Burl Console by John Widdicomb Co.
By John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare extra-long burl console by John Widdicomb Co.
Original tag under the top.
Chic and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Set of Six Cherry Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by John Widdicomb, this elegant set of six dining chairs features solid cherry frames with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Bert England for John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Leather Top Desk
By Bert England, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb "Orientation Group"
USA, 1960s
Walnut, with leather top and original Asian-inspired brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 24.5 in
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Server or Bar Cabinet
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb
USA, circa 1970s
Gorgeous mahogany, with original Asian-inspired brass hardware.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Gibbings Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Dresser Credenza Light Walnut
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice super clean original condition Gibbings dresser for Widdicomb.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Pewter
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware and brass-capped feet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 44.25 in W 40.25 in D 21 in
Two Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Credenzas
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic mid-century modern! This set of two from Widdicomb's "Modern Originals", designed by T.H
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Lovely John Widdicomb Tall Dresser With Tamboured Doors Mid-Century
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous signed piece of John Widdicomb tall dresser with tamboured doors. This dresser is in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Original T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Rectilinear Cabinet Credenza for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Rare cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Signed with label on drawer. The doors have a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 70 in W 54 in D 20.25 in
John Widdicomb Midcentury Hollywood Regency Triple Dresser or Credenza, 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency triple dresser or credenza
By John Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 29.63 in W 76.75 in D 20.13 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Nightstand, Circa 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1970s
Gorgeous burl wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 26"W x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 26 in D 18 in
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Campaign Desk by John Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage burl wood campaign desk designed by John Widdicomb for Widdicomb Furniture in the United
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fabulous Asian Modern Widdicomb Dining Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Velvet
By John Widdicomb, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Asian modern set of six dining chairs by Widdicomb, two armchairs and four side chairs. We
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 45 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
John Widdicomb Mahogany Gold Gilt 3 Drawer Mediterranean Petite Credenza
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely John Widdicomb mahogany gold gilt 3 drawer/2 doors Mediterranean style petite credenza. Item
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Stunning Pair John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI End Table Nightstands
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A gorgeous pair mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style Night stand end tables by John Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
John Widdicomb Walnut & Gilt Accent Scalloped Rectangle Vintage Wall Mirror 70s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Miami, FL
Original John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Scalloped hand carved walnut wall mirror with giltwood
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
H 31.25 in W 26.25 in D 1 in
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Cocktail Table, Circa 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency coffee or cocktail table
By John Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.25 in W 39 in D 39 in
John Widdicomb Walnut Triangular Tiered Drop Leaf Handkerchief Accent Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
first prize at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
The original iteration of Widdicomb, which was helmed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
TH Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Cane, Chest, Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
circular brass feet. Opening the first drawer will reveal an original heavily faded 'Widdicomb' label while
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in W 34.25 in D 21 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut, USA 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut, USA 1950s
A chic mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 35 in W 31 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gidding for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture
Gorgeous Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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Modern Original Widdicomb For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern original widdicomb for your home. Each modern original widdicomb for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and brass. There are many kinds of the modern original widdicomb you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A modern original widdicomb, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modern original widdicomb over the years, but those crafted by Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Modern Original Widdicomb?
A modern original widdicomb can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,875, while the lowest priced sells for $1,760 and the highest can go for as much as $7,920.
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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