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American Mid Century Walnut Nine Drawer Dresser Tapered Legs Hidden Drawer Pulls
By Lane Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A professionally refinished and well kept nine drawer Mid Century American Modern walnut dresser
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Walnut
H 31.25 in W 72.25 in D 18 in
Edmond Spence Mid-Century Modern Dresser with Sculpted Drawer-Length Pulls
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Edmond Spence dresser with six dovetailed drawers and sculpted pulls.
Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Birch
Mid Century Modern Two Drawer End Table with Carved Wood Pulls
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two drawer end table features hardwood construction, original dark walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Tall 7 Drawer Dresser Brass Finger Pulls
By Dyrlund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern teak tall 7 drawer dresser brass finger pulls. Very nice construction all
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
Whitney Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch 3 Drawer Dresser Nickel Pulls
By Whitney Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Whitney American made Mid-Century Modern solid birch 3 drawer dresser nickel pulls and
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Nickel
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser
By John Keal, George Nelson, Jens Risom, Herman Miller, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser.
1970s classic all
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 36 in D 18 in
Three Drawer Mid Century Modern Stand with Solid Brass Ball Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality craftsmanship 3 drawer end side table stand petit chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Low 9 Drawer Walnut Dresser with Aluminum Finger Pulls
By George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
American Mid-Century Modern low 9 drawer walnut dresser with aluminum two finger pulls. Really Good
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Aluminum
Mid century Paul McCobb 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid century Paul McCobb 8 drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Pulls Four-Drawer Nightstands Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 4 drawers nightstands side end tables cabinets with brass pulls by
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 24 in D 18 in
Pair Burl Wood Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pull 2 Drawer Night Stands MINT!
By Heritage-Henredon, Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Burl Wood Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pull 2 Drawer Night Stands MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
H 23 in W 32 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Paul McCobb 8-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid-century Paul McCobb 8-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Tall teak 5 drawer dresser Black leather pulls plinth base
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Tall 5 drawer dresser with leather pulls and Black Lacquer
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Leather, Teak, Lacquer
H 39 in W 32 in D 19 in
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
By Kittinger, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
Outstanding design
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 39 in D 21 in
Cedar Drawer W/ Lid Mid-Century Modern Burl High Chest Dresser Sculptured Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Metropolitan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cedar drawer w/ lid Mid-Century Modern burl high chest dresser sculptured pulls.
Honey-amber tone
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Maple
H 50 in W 42 in D 21 in
American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer Chest
By Drexel, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer High Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 42 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Two Doors Drawer Walnut End Table Nightstand Hammered Pulls
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern and table night Stand in light walnut with hammered brass hardware by Heritage
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
H 25 in W 24 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, blonde finish, brass pulls, Wood tapered legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Low 8 Drawer Dresser with Brass Finger Pulls
By Dyrlund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern teak tall 8 drawer low dresser brass finger pulls. Very nice construction all
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Teak Dresser Aluminum Pulls
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century teak dresser
Mid-Century Modern credenza sideboard, English, circa 1960s. Flamed
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with brass cone
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Aluminum
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut 4 drawer Dressers with Nickel pull handles
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Walnut Mid Century Modern Dressers with (4) pull out drawers and the original Nickel
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Nickel
H 32 in W 39 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Teak low 6 drawer dresser with leather pulls and plinth base
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak low 6 drawer dresser with leather pulls and Black Lacquer
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Teak
H 26 in W 63 in D 19 in
Mid Century Dresser Credenza Brass Pulls
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceedingly well-crafted credenza / dresser. Features the mid-century style and construction
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Cedar Lined Hope Chest w/ Brass Pulls One Bottom Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice one drawer cedar hope chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
Pair Mid-Century Modern One Drawer End Side Tables Night Stands Brass Ring Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mid-Century Modern one drawer end side tables nightstands brass ring pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 24 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Two Tiered End Table with Drawer and Brass Ring Pull
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern stepped or tiered mahogany end table with drawer and brass Asian style
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Mahogany
H 23.25 in W 18 in D 28 in
National Lock Medalist C697-3CT Century 21 Knob Brass Turquoise Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
23 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
H 0.5 in W 0.75 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Lowboy Dresser With Pull Out Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
home. Crafted with precision and care, this dresser boasts the classic mid-century design elements that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls'
Brass caps on legs
Chair opening 28.25
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
National Lock Co Medalist Round Copper Drawer Pulls Knob MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
62 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
Amerock T-554-3 Polished Brass Modern Knob Drawer Pull
Located in Dayton, OH
3 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. Amerock, item number T-554
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
Amerock A-419-26 Polished Chromium Modern Swoop Drawer Pulls
Located in Dayton, OH
4 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. Amerock, item number A-419
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern Age Ribbon Mahogany and Lucite Disk Drawer Pull Four-Drawer Commo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century ribbon mahogany four-drawer commodes with disk-shaped lucite drawer pulls
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Lucite, Wood
H 35.75 in W 39.5 in D 19 in
Midcentury Hardware Hammered Round Drawer Pulls Knobs
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Drawer Hardware Hammered Round Pulls Knobs
Set of two
2 diameter x .75 tall
Original
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Six Drawer Dresser
Located in Trenton, NJ
with unique pointed wooden drawer pulls. The quality vintage construction and mid-century modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely small scale three drawer chest in cherry with a dark walnut finish. Picture frame front
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
National Lock Co C278-26 Galaxie Bright Chrome Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
21 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C293-3 Bright Brass Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
33 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist Antique Brass Rosette Drawer Pulls Knobs Nouveau
Located in Dayton, OH
18 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
H 1.5 in W 0.75 in D 1.5 in
National Lock Co Medalist C287 Dull Bronze Modernist Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
12 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
Pair of Ebonized Chin Hua Mid-Century Nightstands by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Asian inspired nightstands by Century Furniture.
Ebonized with brass pulls on drawer
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century China Cabinet Hutch Credenza Brass Pulls
Located in Baltimore, MD
drawer with dovetail joinery and adorned with recessed sculpture drawer pulls. The center drawers are
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
1970s Greek Key Drawer Cabinet Pulls Patinated Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Hardware Greek Grecian Key Brass Pulls
mounting 2.25 spread. No screws.
Set of two
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
National Lock Co Medalist C278-3 Galaxie Bright Brass Drawer Pull MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
23 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C278-26D Galaxie Dull Chrome Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
48 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C278 Galaxie Dull Bronze Modernist Drawer Pulls MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
12 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
H 0.5 in W 0.875 in D 4.25 in
National Lock Co Medalist C297-10 Bowtie Drawer Pulls Dull Bronze MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
9 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C634-10D Dramatic Drawer Pulls Old Copper MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
25 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock die cast drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
National Lock Co Medalist C596 Bright Brass Cup Recessed Modern Drawer Pulls
Located in Dayton, OH
25 Available - Mid to late 20th century old-stock drawer / cabinet pulls. National Lock Company
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
H 2.5 in W 0.5 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Three Drawer Lowboy
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish mid-century lowboy dresser with a stunning teak grain. This dresser has three pull-out drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Teak
15 Drawer Mahogany Carlton House Desk with Solid Brass Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
solid brass drawer pulls, and the desk is supported by four tapered square legs. Dates to the 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Three-Drawer Lowboy
Located in Emeryville, CA
Exuding timeless elegance, this vintage Danish mid-century modern lowboy dresser boasts exquisite
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Teak
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Metal
Jens Risom Credenza with Y-Shaped Drawer Pulls
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rare and unique vintage Jens Risom credenza, this particular piece has y-shaped metal pulls, six
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Walnut
1960s Los Castillo Modernist Drawer Pulls Malachite Taxco Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Los Castillo Modernist Pull Handle Set (2) Mexico
Drawer Cabinet Door Hardware
Brass and Malachite
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls
Materials
Malachite, Brass
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Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage mid century drawer pulls for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage mid century drawer pulls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Vintage mid century drawer pulls have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage mid century drawer pulls made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage mid century drawer pulls have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and George Nelson are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Mid Century Drawer Pulls?
Prices for vintage mid century drawer pulls start at $1 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $2,993.
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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