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Industrial French Art Deco Architects Screw Lamp "by Ki-é-klair" Model 210
By Alphonse Pinoit
Located in Hamburg, DE
be clamped to a table leg or similar vertical strut. The lamp was featured in photos of Jean Prouvé
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Study of a buffalo
By Victor Prouve
Located in PARIS, FR
Victor Prouvé (1858-1943) Study of a buffalo Pencil on paper 32,5 x 50 cm Provenance : Marianne
Category

Early 20th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Six Pierre Guariche Coquillage Chairs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Dronten, NL
, Marcel Gascoin. He began to exhibit his own work in the Salon des Arts Ménagers and the Salon des
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Six Pierre Guariche Coquillage Chairs
Six Pierre Guariche Coquillage Chairs
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1950. Daybed Jacques Hitier modernism
By Mathieu Matégot, Jacques Hitier
Located in Perpignan, FR
l'état . aucune restauration effectuée . Idéale pour daybed. Ere Jean prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

1950. Daybed Jacques Hitier modernism
1950. Daybed Jacques Hitier modernism
H 41.34 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Paul Bolot FRENCH MID CENTURY colourful POST IMPRESSIONIST oil painting FRAMED
Located in Cirencester, GB
artists such as Sonia Delanuay, Jean Prouve, the cubist Victor Vasarely and Fernand Leger. In the 1940's
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Charles Lemanceau, éléphant cubiste Art déco, Saint-Clément, France 1930
By Saint-Clément, Charles Lemanceau
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
School of Decorative Arts in 1923, following in the footsteps of Victor Prouvé, he worked for the art
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pierre Guariche Vintage SK660 Armchairs Chairs
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
of his teachers, Marcel Gascoin. He began to exhibit his own work in the Salon des Arts Ménagers and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Les Decorateurs des Annees 50 by Patrick Favardin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
-Minvielle or Steiner, galleries such as Steph Simono or MAI or even the Salons. This book includes 33
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Les Decorateurs des Annees 50 by Patrick Favardin (Book)
Les Decorateurs des Annees 50 by Patrick Favardin (Book)
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H 12.44 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Flame Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi and Jean
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Eye Sconce Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Eye Sconce Wall Lamp Set
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Antony Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Table Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi and Jean
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Eye Sconce Wall Lamp Set
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi and Jean
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Simple Agrafée Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Six Rotaiting Arms Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Three Rotating Straight Arms Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Modern White Three Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Sconce Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Signal Column Floor Lamp Set
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Saturn Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Three Rotating Straight Arms Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black One Rotating Curved Arm Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi and Jean Luce. The
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Modern White Five Curved Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
gallery at 145 Bd St Germain in Paris. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
gallery at 145 Bd St Germain in Paris. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Bronze

Serge Mouille Modern Black Two Rotating Straight-Curved Arms Wall Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Lady with a book
Located in PARIS, FR
only by "Martel". The Martel brothers took part in the Salon des Indépendants, the Salon d'Automne, the
Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Lady with a book
Lady with a book
H 55.52 in W 12.21 in D 10.24 in
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Wall Lamp Set of Two
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
St Germain in Paris. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black One Rotating Stright Arm Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Seven Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi and Jean Luce. The
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Cocotte Table Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi and Jean
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Small Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
gallery at 145 Bd St Germain in Paris. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Aluminium Small Signal Column Floor Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi and Jean
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Serge Mouille Spider Five Broken Arms Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bd St Germain in Paris. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Serge Mouille Modern Black Five Curved Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Three Rotating Arms Floor Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pair of Raoul Guys 'Antony', Chairs Designed for Cite University, Paris , 1954
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
the most influential of the group of “new” French designers , key figures such as Jean Prouve
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Two Fixed Arms Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Modern Black Anthony Wall Lamp Whit Round Fixation Box Set
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi and Jean Luce. The
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
gallery at 145 Bd St Germain in Paris. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Steel

Serge Mouille Black "Suspension" Two Fixed and One Rotating Curved Arm Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi and Jean
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Modern White Five Curved Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi and Jean
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Large Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Antony Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi and Jean
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Simple Agrafée Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Quais Conti, Paris
By Albert Horel
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Student of Victor Prouvé and Friant, he attended the Decorative Arts of Paris. He worked for many years in
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Serge Mouille Luminaires Book "Le Regard D'alan"
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Antony Table Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi and Jean
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Three Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Flame Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Two Rotating Straight Arms Wall Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Four Rotating Straight Arms Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black One-Arm Standing Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
St Germain in Paris. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Antony Table Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Three Rotating Arms Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
gallery at 145 Bd St Germain in Paris. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Conche Wall Lamp Set
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Bronze

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Small Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
St Germain in Paris. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Saturn Table Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Displaying the work of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, the gallery soon also featured the work of Serge
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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Prouve Salon For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic prouve salon available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and aluminum, every prouve salon was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a prouve salon, we have 55 options in-stock, while there are 238 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect prouve salon — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A prouve salon, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one prouve salon that is appealing in its simplicity, but Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille and Pierre Guariche produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Prouve Salon?

A prouve salon can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,021, while the lowest priced sells for $219 and the highest can go for as much as $50,656.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.