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Mid-Century Sofa by Arthur Elrod
By Arthur Elrod
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant and glamorous sofa designed by Arthur Elrod for the Cody House in Palm Springs, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Modern Baker Style Black Ming Sofa & Chair Custom Upholstered
By Baker Furniture Company, Minton-Spidell
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Black Ebonized Ming Sofa with Fretwork Back and Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ming Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Bouclé, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Black Leather & Wood by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
black leather (images 10-12 are closeups of the stitching)
This sofa is so awesome that we’ve paired
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 28.3 in W 88.6 in D 33.1 in
Pair of Sofa Cassina Mario Bellini Black Skin Italian Design Minimal Razional
By Cassina
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of sofa Cassina Mario Bellini 1970s black skin Italian design minimal Razional.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Animal Skin
H 24.81 in W 47.25 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Leather + Black Lacquered Sofas by Uu-Vee Kaluste Oy
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Finland
Designer: Uu-Vee Kaluste Oy
Manufacturer: Kalustekiila Finland
Era: 1960s
Materials: leather, oak
Measurements: 80? (3 person) 57? (loveseat) wide x 28.5? (3 per...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Two Black Leather Modular Sofa Chairs by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1970s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, around 1970s
- Good original condition with patina
- Made of leather
- marked by manufacturer
jr.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 35.44 in W 24.81 in D 34.26 in
Pair of Togo Corner Sofa Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in London, Lambeth
..The sofas comes with a little wear on the Black leather seating
and a button missing.superb pieces.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Jean Gillon, 1970, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
upholstery resulting in a very comfy look. A sofa like these flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, Modern or
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 35.4 in W 86.6 in D 31.5 in
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Sofa, Mid Century
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Vienna, AT
with this sofa that we have in our collection at the moment together with a pair of matching chairs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Gradual Sofa with Brown Base by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Amazing pair of Gradual sofas/ loveseats in black leather by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Marco Zanuso, Pair of Sofas Model Baronet for Arflex, 1964
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Pair of "Baronet" lounge sofas designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex in Italy, 1964
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
Created by renowned
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Curvy Danish modern black and white sofa with large seat cushion
By Hans Olsen
Located in DK
This sofa with a large seat cushion was designed in 1956 by Hans Olsen (1919-1992). The sofa is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Black Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1934. Relaunched by Cassina
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 100.79 in D 30.71 in
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of 1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas, B&B Italia
An icon newly restored. This pair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supple black leather wrapped by quality tubular black frame, this fantastic LC2/3 three seat couch is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
Amanta Modular Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, Italy, 1970s, Pair
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Lucija, SI
A pair of 'Amanta' leather and fiberglass lounge chairs, originally designed in Italy by Mario
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 29.53 in
Eisler and Hauner 'Costela' Sofa, 1960s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern design from the 1960s. This particular piece is executed with a black coated steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vintage Fabric Sofas in Arabian Style
Located in Milano, IT
Amazing pair of sofas designed in the 1970s, fine Italian manufacture.
The sofas are very special
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Soriana Sofa design Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bari, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, upholstered in black velvet, was designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Chisme - Contemporary Angular Cocktail Sofa
By Higareda
Located in colima, MX
, paired with a mid-depth seat, both of just the right plushness, are relaxing and inviting, so no one will
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
products played an important role in the history of Italian Design and are thriving in the Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
LC2 Two-Seat Sofas by Le Corbusier Edited by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of sofas made of polished chrome-plated steel frame and leather cushion.
Designed by Le
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa / Settee, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newly upholstered in a luxurious pure
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Pair of Florence Knoll / Knoll Light Orange Upholstered Settees
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century two-seat settees with peach color faintly textured upholstered seat
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
3-seater Sofa by Rob Parry for Gelderland, Netherlands 1970
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in DE MEERN, NL
.
Style Advice: Embrace the mid-century allure by pairing this iconic sofa with minimalist decor and clean
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
5 Piece Sofa Set for Reupholstering, Manufactured by Isa Bergamo in the 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
upholstery is unfortunately worn.
Dimensions sofa:
H:76cm, W:206cm, D:80cm, Sh:40cm;
Pair of armchairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 81.11 in D 31.5 in
Saarinen Swanson Ficks Reed Wrought Iron with Wood Frame Couch
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Ferndale, MI
the modern homes her architect husband and father were designing. This pair if from the Sol- Aire
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rodolfo Dordini 'Dress Up!' Sofa, Upholsterd Foam in Fabric by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordini in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A sophisticated
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 26.38 in W 118.12 in D 64.97 in
Rodolfo Dordini 'Dress Up!' Sofa, Upholsterd Foam in Fabric by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordini in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A sophisticated
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 26.38 in W 38.59 in D 143.31 in
Rodolfo Dordini 'Dress Up!' Sofa, Upholsterd Foam in Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordini in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A sophisticated haute
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 26.38 in W 111.03 in D 100.79 in
Cini Boeri for Knoll Pair Seat in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, pair of love seats, part of the 'Gradual' set, black leather, fiberglass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
14 Foot Long Adrian Pearsall 2834-S Sofa for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
Extraordinary one of a kind 1960 vintage custom order extra long floating cloud gondola sofa on
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
1970's Spanish Revival Rustic Red Chenille Sofa Style Artes De Mexico Internls
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Spanish Revival Rustic red chenille sofa in the style of Artes De Mexico
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 29.5 in W 87.5 in D 33.5 in
Contemporary Melodia Curved Sofa Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
international flair to every space in which she is displayed. Pair her mid-sofa with the perfect Melodia Ottoman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
several different contemporary colour pairings.
The denim version of Soriana maintains the same
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Jorge Zalszupin domino side tables L'Atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare pair of side tables from the 'Domino' series designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of 20th Century Rococo Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Mid 20th Century black lacquer commodes in the rococo revival manner.
Both are fitted with
Category
20th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Sofas Daybed Mid Century Modern MINT!
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Sofas Daybed Mid Century Modern MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Stylish Pair of Probber Style Chesterfield Loveseat Sofas Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Harvey Probber style Chesterfield loveseat sofas. Both have newer charcoal black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Mid Century Loveseats, Small Conversation Sofas, New Upholstery
Located in Mckinney, TX
Elevate your living space with this stunning pair of mid-century loveseats, expertly reupholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Brass, Glass, Wood Side/ Sofa Tables from 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of mid-century French side/sofa tables in brass and black color wooden frame top with smoked
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and sohiticated pair of Italian mid-20th century Murano table lamps blown with a chic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Murano Glass
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Mirror, Leather
H 31.5 in W 54.73 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Black and Clear Acrylic Mid Century Table Lamps with Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Acrylic Mid Century Modern Black and clear acrylic lamps. The pair are large and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Black Lacquer James Mont Style Oriental Modern Sofa Hall Console Tables, Pair
By Ernest C. Masi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage James Mont Style black lacquer oriental modern sofa hall console tables - a Pair. Item
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 33 in W 35.5 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Black and White Ceramic Lamps w/ Rooster Design, a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern black and white ceramic table lamps with rooster design, a pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-A Sofa Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from this sofa chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 30.71 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-A Sofa Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from this sofa chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 30.71 in
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Set of 2x Black Leather Sofa & Side Table Denmark 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berlin, DE
still in production today. The collection has become a classic example of mid-century Danish design and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.56 in W 74.02 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Vintage Chocolate Leather Sofas by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Poltrona Frau
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pair of vintage 3-seater sofas in chocolate leather by Tito Agnoli from the 70s. The pillows are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 35.83 in D 86.62 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Ceramic Lamps with Harlequin Style Diamond Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern black ceramic lamps with harlequin diamond style designs on front and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Cowhide Lounge Chairs Attr. to Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern armchairs /club chair attributed to Ico Parisi with an
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 29 in D 29 in
Custom Pair of French Mid-Century Style Bronzed Iron Consoles, Jacques Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Custom Pair of Elegant French Mid-century Modern Style "Cross Form" consoles / sofa tables of pure
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
H 33 in W 52 in D 12 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Topeka, KS
, Mid to Late 20th Century.
Double your pleasurable seating experience with this pair of magnificent
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 31 in D 27 in
Water Gilt French Settee, Sofa or Loveseat, One of a Compatible Pair, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
1930s French gilt wood upholstered settee, canape or sofa in black and white polished cotton. One
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
H 42 in W 60.5 in D 28 in
Pair of 1950s Mid Century French Cream Boucle Lounge Armchairs on Splayed Legs
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950s mid century French lounge chairs. Reupholstered with new
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white, vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch living room set of a two seater Congo, small sofa and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery, Bouclé
H 32 in W 44 in D 31.5 in
Set of 2 Drum Drink Tables Black Gloss Lacquer & Chrome Base Mid-Century Modern
By Willy Rizzo, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cylinder-shaped drink drum tables, sofa tables, end tables in the Style
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Black Wood and Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Capitol Complex Sofa designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2023.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 29.93 in
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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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