Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Mid-Century Modern White Castiron Homecrest Wire Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Esperance, NY
Great set of original homecrest wire chairs, the chairs are made out of CastIron and come with two
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
Vintage Homecrest Mid-century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair, swivels & rock
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
Homecrest Siesta Bottemiller banana chaise lounge chair.
Works great still
made of Wrought Iron
it
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1960s American American Classical Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 34 in W 26 in D 60 in
Vintage Mid Century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Homecrest, Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Here is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back Riviera Siesta Rocker patio lounge chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Cafe Set
By Homecrest
Located in Cumberland, RI
favorite cocktail at dusk and lounge into relaxation.
This sustainable Wrought Iron Patio Set will last
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall.
Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Vintage Homecrest Lounges
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Brass
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details
Giulia sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa promises to be the absolute protagonist of a mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
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Brass
H 31.5 in W 125.99 in D 70.87 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
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Leather, Textile, Cane, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Pink Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
MCM Homecrest Outdoor Coral Adjustable Dining or Low Table & 4 Springer Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Homecrest outdoor coral painted height adjustable dining, coffee, or end table with round expanded metal mesh top and 4 metal wire springer chairs. Beautiful condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
Patio or Garden Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Patio or garden dining room table in wrought iron with glass top
Indoor & Outdoor
Estructure measurements:
Depth 27.5 in
Width 47.24 in
Height 29.52 in.
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2010s Spanish Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese "Heron" Chair and Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, c1970s
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available is an amazing "Heron" rocking chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko. Truly a classic design that any collector would be happy to have. The chair measures...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 35 in W 22 in D 34 in
Vintage 3 pc. Metal Cafe Bistro Set by Carolina Forge Table with Two Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic cafe, bistro, patio, garden, or poolside set consisting of two side chairs, and one table. The set is constructed of metal frames, with metal mesh surfaces, the table has a dec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Textile, Wood
Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes
Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Arizona Mirror, Estremoz Marble and Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Furniture design at the iLuxury Awards 2021
In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 45.28 in W 33.08 in D 1.58 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Textile
1950s Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Spiral Spring Umbrella Stand
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dorothy Thorpe Spiral Spring Umbrella lucite stand. This piece of early lucite sculptural art features a piece of lucite spun into a spring shape with a small holder along the bottom...
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1950s American Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Acrylic
Vintage Outdoor Garden Patio Poolside Dining Cafe Table att. to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural garden, patio, poolside dining, cafe style table in wrought iron and metal mesh. The table has a circular metal mesh top ( 35 in. Dia.) which is mounted on a wais...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
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Wrought Iron
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Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is Mid-Century Modern outdoor lounge chair made by Homecrest. It is made of
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Outdoor Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a pair of mid-century modern outdoor lounge chairs made by Homecrest. These
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Patio Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a midcentury welded steel outdoor/patio lounge chair & ottoman made by
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
H 41.5 in W 31 in D 33 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Wire Lounge Chairs, Set of 4
By Homecrest
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage set of four MCM outdoor lounge chairs. Made by the iconic Homecrest groups. The
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Homecrest, Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Here is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back Riviera Siesta Rocker patio lounge chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
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Steel
Homecrest Siesta Metal Wire Mid Century Bottemiller Banana Chaise Lounge Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Homecrest Siesta metal Wire mid century Bottemiller Banana Chaise lounge chair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
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Metal, Wrought Iron
H 36 in W 26 in D 65 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern iron swivel/rocker patio lounge chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 28 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a pair of midcentury wrought iron swivel/rocker patio lounge chairs (model
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
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Wrought Iron
The Executive a 1965 Eames Style Lounge Chair by Bottemiller for Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Berton Bottemiller for his company Homecrest, an Eames lounge style chair and ottoman
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
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Iron
Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Kingston Patio Swivel Rocker Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
made by Homecrest Bottemiller, circa 1968. This piece has been repainted in an atomic orange. It is in
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bottemiller Atomic Orange Siesta Chaise Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
lounge chairs (model 36) made by Homecrest, circa 1965. These chairs ONLY rock, and have been repainted
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
H 37 in W 26 in D 60 in
Vintage Mid-Century Bertoia Style Wire Diamond Lounge by Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Bertoia style wire diamond lounge by Homecrest.
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1950s Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
Vintage Homecrest B-25 Headliner Swivel Lounge Chair W/ Original Blue Cushion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Homecrest B-25 Headliner Swivel Lounge Chair w/ Original Blue Cushion. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 27 in D 25.5 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Reversible Homecrest Siesta Banana Chaise Lounge
By Homecrest
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The fabulously iconic “banana lounge” chaise by Homecrest is an absolute darling among collectors
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
H 34.5 in W 25.63 in D 62 in
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Homecrest Riviera Siesta Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in London, Lambeth
Original "Riviera Siesta" swivel rocker lounge chair
by Homecrest featuring the famous wireframe
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
H 33.01 in W 26.51 in L 33.01 in
Mid-Century Modern Green Cast Iron Homecrest Wire Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern green cast iron Homecrest wire lounge chairs, a pair.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modernist Iron Tilt Swivel Lounge Garden Chairs and Ottomans, Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern iron tilt swivel lounge garden chairs and ottomans manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 43 in W 28 in D 25 in
Fiberglass Sofa by Homecrest, 1965
By Homecrest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a time capsule of comfort with Homecrest's 1965 three-seat sofa. With its off-white
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Fiberglass
Homecrest Modern Swivel Chairs and Ottomans
By Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chairs with matching ottomans by Homecrest. In vintage
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Patio Swivel Coffee Table
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Homecrest Bottemiller, circa 1968. This piece is made of welded steel and features a lacy, diamond mesh
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Patio Swivel Coffee Table
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
) made by Homecrest Bottemiller, circa 1968. This piece is made of welded steel and features a lacy
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Metal End Table 1521
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a midcentury outdoor/patio square end table (model 1521) made by Homecrest
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
Homecrest Casino Wrought Iron Garden Furniture
By Maurizio Tempestini, Homecrest
Located in Rochester, NY
a settee and two lounge chairs ( one is a bouncer ) in original black enamel painted factory finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Wrought Iron
Metal Framed Swinging Lounge Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Austin, TX
Crazy cool swing or lounge chair, fully restored, originally by Homecrest. Newly powder coated
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Outdoor Coffee/End Table
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
been repainted in an atomic orange. Perfect for serving & lounging! It is in good condition considering
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
Wireframe Outdoor Chaise by Homecrest
Located in Pasadena, CA
A white wire framed outdoor chaise lounge on a spring steel coil tilt and swivel base. Of note is
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1960s American Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Five Piece Garden Furniture by Homecrest
Located in Water Mill, NY
Homecrest Mid Century Five Piece Articulated Wire Garden Furniture-Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Two
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Iron, Wire
Homecrest Riviera Siesta Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original "Riviera Siesta" swivel rocker lounge chair with matching Ottoman by Homecrest featuring
Category
1950s American Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern iron swivel/rocker patio lounge chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 28 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a pair of vintage mid-century modern iron swivel/rocker patio lounge chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 28 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Siesta Swivel Rocker Patio Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Riviera Siesta swivel rocker lounge chairs (Model 90)
What
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
H 42 in W 28 in D 26 in
Turquoise Garden Lounge Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Turquoise powder-painted metal wire chair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
Pair of Homecrest Wire Lounge Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Original vinyl cushions, some buttons missing.
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1960s Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron Homecrest Wire Lounge Chairs, Table Set
By Homecrest
Located in Buffalo, NY
Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern iron swivel/rocker patio lounge chairs (model 36
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Green Cast Iron Homecrest Wire Lounge Chairs & Ottomans 4 Pcs
By Homecrest
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern green cast iron Homecrest wire lounge chairs & ottomans, 4 pieces.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
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Metal
H 41 in W 29 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Outdoor Patio End/Side Table
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a rare midcentury outdoor/patio side table made by Homecrest Bottemiller
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Round Patio Bistro Side Table
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a rare Mid-Century Modern outdoor/patio bistro table made by Homecrest
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Steel
Vintage Homecrest Iron Patio Set
By Homecrest, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern, 1950s patio set includes a gliding settee, a lounge chair, two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Iron
Reclining Daybed Poolside Garden Patio Chaise Lounge by Homecrest C 1950/1960s
By Woodard Furniture Co., Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional midcentury outdoor chaise lounge, daybed by Homecrest. The chaise features a bright
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 37 in W 25 in D 75.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Five-Piece Wrought Iron Homecrest Patio Set
By Homecrest, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern five-piece patio set includes a swinging love seat, a lounge chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Tufted Arm Chair And Ottoman By The Homerest Co.
By Charles and Ray Eames, Homecrest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage swivel chair with matching ottoman by The Homecrest Co.
Sleek comfortable design with high
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Homecrest Metal Wire Highback Lounge Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Highback swivel metal lounge chair by Homecrest. All original glides.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
Homecrest Black Leather Clam Shell Lounge Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, Homecrest
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Mid-Century tubular clam shell chairs by Homecrest. These chairs were recently recovered
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
Homecrest Metal Wire Banana Lounge Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Made by Homecrest in the 1960s, this Banana swivel lounge chair has the HC mark and is in great
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair Homecrest Rocking Lounge Chairs & Ottoman w/ Original Cushions
By Homecrest
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Homecrest and have super cute detailing (like the armrests and base of the ottoman). The seat cushions hook
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
Homecrest Metal Wire High Backed Lounge Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Quogue, NY
Homecrest in the 1960s, it is amazingly comfortable, and sits on the patented Bottemiller swivel rocker
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Homecrest Lounges
Materials
Metal
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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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