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Set of Four Russell Woodard Sculptura Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kick back and relax with legendary Mid-Century Modern design with this terrific set of Sculptura
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Outdoor / Patio Table and Four Sculptura Chairs by Woodard, Expertly Restored
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Woodard outdoor dining set consisting of a round table and four woven wire Sculptura chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Sculptura Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
-Century Modern outdoor arm chairs designed by Russell Woodard (circa 1956) for the 'Sculptura' line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Dining Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 original Sculptura chairs, 2 arm, 2 side in white paint. Molded mesh which
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Patio/Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By John Woodard
Located in Wichita, KS
These beautiful Mid-Century Woodard Sculptura Chairs are hard to find in this quantity and in such
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Topeka, KS
Jackie Kennedy purchased from that collection. 1994, The Sculptura chair was added to the Cooper Hewitt
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 26.75 in W 32.25 in D 25.5 in
1960-1970’s Neoclassic Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard Metal Frame & Striped Velvet
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
lines nationally and internationally known. After the war, in 1956 the Sculptura chair and the company
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 27 in D 39 in
Set of 4 Vintage Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Low Dining Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 vintage 'Sculptura' patio low chairs in matte brown. All-steel construction with woven
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Sculptura” Wrought Iron Chairs After Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
'Sculptura' Wrought Iron Chairs. Iconic in their design, these chairs showcase the epitome of American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.25 in W 26.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Lounge Rocking Chair by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and totally restored rocking lounge chair by Russell Woodard. Sand blasted and powder
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard “Sculptura” Springer Chairs - a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage MCM outdoor lounge chairs. Made by the iconic Russell Woodard and tagged
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 34 in W 30.5 in D 16.5 in
Large Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron with Steel Mesh Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully restored Woodard co large lounge chair with matching ottoman. Both pieces have been
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Cut Steel
H 27.5 in W 32 in D 25 in
Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture Sculptura 7 Piece Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
Woodard. The set includes a round table with a 48-inch diameter and six chairs, each with a mesh back and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Sculptural Garden Patio Dining Arm Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron sculptural garden patio dining arm chair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 35 in W 20.5 in D 26 in
Near Pair of Woodard Sculptura Lounge Armchairs Restored
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Restored near pair of Sculptura armchair lounge chairs. Totally cleaned down and powder coated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
1960s Sculptura Spring Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Sculptura spring chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
American Mid-Century Modern Sulptura Chair Design by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed in 1956 the solid iron chair part of the sculptura collection, by Russell Woodard we have
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Woodard Sculptura Garden Lounge Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of sculptura garden lounge chairs, designed by Russell Woodard. An airy design achieved by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of black Woodard Wrought Iron with Steel Mesh Tall Back Lounge Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Woodard high back chairs from the sculptura series. Both chairs cleaned and powder coated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Woodard Sculptura Sofa & Chair, Professionally Restored
By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Often attributed to Russell Woodard, the Sculptura line was designed by John Woodard. This is the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Vintage Woodard Sculptura Glider and Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
For your consideration is a beautiful glider by Woodard, a renowned maker of wrought iron furniture. This set features Strapped seating and curved mesh iron arms. The table has a gla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pr. Sculptura Chantilly Rose Lounge Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Woodard Sculpture Satellite lounge chairs, in turquoise paint finish. Both are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sculptura Lounge
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Woodard Sculptura high back lounge chair in very fine condition, clean and ready to use
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950s Russell Woodard Black Sculptura Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Russell Woodard Black Sculptura Lounge Chairs, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of high-back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Sculptura Springer Lounge Chairs, ca. 1950
By Russell Woodard
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Russell Woodard Sculptura Springer Lounge Chairs, ca. 1950. Original pair of rare, hard to find
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Woodard Sculptura Canopied Garden Chairs, C1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous rare pair of sculptura whimsical garden chairs by Russell Woodard. Chairs have been
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Russell Woodard Pair of White 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, pair of 'Sculptura' patio chairs, wrought iron, white lacquer, United States
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Woodard Sculptura Armchairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of original Woodard Sculptura armchairs. A versatile option for outdoor entertaining, this set
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Russell Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Chairs, ca. 1950
By Russell Woodard
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of Russell Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Chairs, circa 1950. Professionally restored with new
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pr. Mid Century Cantilevered Sculptura Lounge Chairs by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Woodard Sculptura low lounge chairs, having cantilevered bases and woven metal mesh
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Garden Patio Lounge Chairs Chantilly Rose Sculptura
By Russell Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside chairs - Chantilly Rose Sculptura, by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Esperance, NY
These Russell Woodard lounge chairs are made out of wrought iron with steel and mesh. Included in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
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H 31.75 in W 32.5 in D 26.5 in
Set of Four Mid Century Woodard Sculptura Dining Arm Chairs
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Russell Woodard designed, Woodard Sculptura dining height arm chairs. Classic Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs in Dark Green Lacquered Metal
By Russell Woodard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, 'Sculptura' patio chairs, wrought iron, dark green lacquer, United States, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 31.3 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Set of Eight Woodard Sculptura Patio Garden Poolside Dining Chairs
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of eight original Sculptura dining chairs by Woodard. The set includes two high back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Chaise Lounge Chair by Russell Woodard C1955
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic chaise lounge chair, Sculptura by Russell Woodard c1955. Iron mesh formed over a steel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of John Woodard Sculptura Springer Patio Lounge Chairs Mid Century
By John Woodard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of 1950s 'Sculptura' lounge chairs designed by John Woodard. Woodard's Sculptura
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Fabulous Set 6 Woodard Sculptura Mesh Patio Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Russell Woodard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of 6 mid-century mesh patio chairs. These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Bouncer Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron bouncer lounge chair.
If you are in the New Jersey
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.25 in W 33.13 in D 28.5 in
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Rocker Rocking Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron rocking chair.
If you are in the New Jersey , New
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30.63 in W 27.13 in D 29 in
Set of 6 Modernist Russell Woodard Sculptura Side Chairs, Outdoor Garden
By Russell Woodard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 6 Modernist Russell Woodard sculptura side chairs, outdoor garden, iron mesh and steel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Mesh Iron Lounge Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Russell woodard sculptura outdoor wrought iron bench
Offered is a vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
H 27 in W 30.5 in D 28 in
1950s Russell Woodard Black Sculptura Dining Chairs Set, 7 Available Per Item
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Russell Woodard Black Sculptura Dining Side Chairs Set, 7 Available Per Item
Offered for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 19 in D 26 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Satellite Lounge Chairs
By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern woodard sculptura satellite lounge chairs.
Offered is a set of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 19.25 in D 23 in
Woodard Sculptura White Hexagon Table and 4 Arm Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Woodard Sculptura White Hexagon Table and four Arm Chairs epitomize mid-century modern elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Satin Black Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Dining Arm Side Chairs, Restored
By Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Satin black Woodard sculpture mesh dining chairs with arms, restored condition. Each chair has been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 32.63 in W 23.63 in D 22.5 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Woodard Sculptura Mesh Side Chairs
By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a set of 4 mid century Danish modern woodard sculptura side chairs designed by John
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
4 Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Dining Chairs Outdoor Indoor
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern russell woodard sculptura dining chairs outdoor indoor.
If you are in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28.25 in W 28.28 in D 24 in
Pr. Sculptura Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Chairs by Woodard c. 1950's
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage wrought iron Sculptura Chantilly Rose lounge chairs, made by Woodard c. 1950's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chair by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and hard to find. Restored by sand blasting and powder coated. New pad, glides and rubber tires. 4 different angles for the back support. Small section of the bed has a repa...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel, Iron
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Blue Distress Painted Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Blue Distress Painted Arm Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.5 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous matching pair of sculptura lounge settees by Russell Woodard in old paint. Priced and sold
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 27 in W 52 in D 29 in
Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Dining Room Side Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell woodard sculptura wrought iron dining side chair.
If you are in the New Jersey
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 31.38 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
Russell Woodard Mid-Century Modern White Mesh Sculptura High Back Lounge Chair
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard for Woodard mesh Sculptura high back lounge chair. Older white
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 27 in D 28 in
Pair of Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Dining Room Chairs Mid Century
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron Pair of Dining , side or accent chairs.
If you are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.63 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
Woodard Sculptura 7 Piece Patio Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sculptura 7 piece outdoor set. Table, 2 arm chairs, 4 side chairs. 2 caps at the bottom of the legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chair by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous and hard to find. Wonderful design, Great color, surface and patina., Classic Modernist, 4 different angles for the back support. Extremely comfortable. Perfect addition to ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern Woodard Sculptura Mesh Arm Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
, circa 1956 for the 'Sculptura' line. Features enameled and woven wrought iron. The chairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Woodard Sculptura Low Profile Side Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a set of 4 mid century Danish modern woodard sculptura side chairs designed by John
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 19.25 in D 23 in
Set of 4 Russell Woodard Black Sculptura Dining Room Indoor Outdoor Side Chairs
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Russell Woodard black "sculptura" dining indoor outdoor side chairs.
If you are in the New
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 19 in D 23 in
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Sculptura Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of sculptura chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, all sculptura chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of sculptura chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Sculptura chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many sculptura chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co. and Vladimir Kagan produced popular sculptura chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Sculptura Chairs?
Sculptura chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.
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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