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Vintage Decorative Signed Wood Carved Wall Art Gallery Piece.
Located in Seattle, WA
Carved wood decorative piece can be used as a floating shelf unit or organic decor. Beautiful Wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Greg Copeland Style of Frank Stella First Edition Acrylic Sculpture Mid Century
By Greg Copeland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Greg Copeland wall-mounted acrylic sculpture is very rare. According to the etched signature
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
H 47 in W 47 in D 0.75 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit System
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit System
Offered is a beautiful Danish Modern teak wall unit
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
This piece is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 88.19 in W 95.28 in D 14.97 in
Ernst Dieter Hilker, Fine Mid Century Modern 'Omnia' Wall Unit For Hilker Möbel.
By Ernst Dieter Hilker
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A Fabulous German design classic ‘Omnia’ Modular Wall Unit by Ernst Dieter Hilker. Highly
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.96 in W 70.87 in D 16.54 in
Ernst Dieter Hilker, Fine Mid Century Modern 'Omnia' Wall Unit For Hilker Möbel.
By Ernst Dieter Hilker
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A Fabulous German design classic ‘Omnia’ Modular Wall Unit by Ernst Dieter Hilker. Highly
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.96 in W 55.91 in D 16.54 in
Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage George Nelson CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit 1960s
CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
H 78.5 in W 80 in D 18.5 in
Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
-Reolsystem is a fully interchangeable wall mount shelving system. Crafted in rosewood, each section measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
William Watting Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands
By William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period modular two-tone wall unit designed by William Watting for Fristho, The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 68.51 in W 107.49 in D 14.18 in
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture Danish Wall Unit
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A remarkable and functional Danish Mid Century Modern wall unit, designed by Rud Thygesen and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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No Reserve
H 78.75 in W 16.15 in D 127.56 in
Danish Wall Unit, Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A remarkable and functional Danish Mid Century Modern wall unit, designed by Rud Thygesen and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 78.75 in W 127.56 in D 16.15 in
Osvaldo Borsani Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit with Removable Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy).
Composed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 108.63 in W 139.75 in D 14 in
Exceptional Large Signed Paul Evans 1969 Directional Sclupted Bronze Wall Unit
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
inches tall, this rare unit dwarfs all others available, and with four columns attached to the wall, this
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 96 in W 156 in D 18 in
Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 105.38 in W 171 in D 16 in
Multicolored Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, the Netherlands 1960's
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a great composition of different elements in a Pilastro wall unit. A diverse collection of
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 113 in D 10.83 in
Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 10.24 in W 78.75 in D 7.88 in
1 of 4 Limburg Vintage Mid-Century Iron Brass & Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
wall lamps, flush mounts, pendants, ceiling lights etc, available in our storefront - just click on the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
70'S MOD Chrome Two Piece Wall Mount Spotlights on White Lacquered Track
By Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century wall mount board with keyslot hardware. Two MOD white lacquered boards with a chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Brass & Aluminum Candle Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural candle sconces in brass and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 12 in W 29.5 in D 10.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius "Cado" Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark Teak Wall Unit
Offered is a Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our circa 1960s Danish modern bookshelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Florian Schulz SELA Large Flush Mount Light in polished Brass, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent, large version of flush-mount light or wall sconce made of full polished shiny brass by
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Excllusive Wall Unit by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
. The front of the unit is slightly concave adding a unique and eye catching elegance. The base and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Industrial Double Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century double section industrial wall mount shelving unit with one wider section, which
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1960s German Peill & Putzler 'Artichoke' Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, GB
-century modern designs and employing up to 1,500 workers. Its table lamps, wall lights and chandeliers and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Foil
H 5.91 in Dm 11.03 in
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century single section Tomado wall mounted shelving unit by Jan Van Der Togt. Mustard and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Tomado Wall Mount Red and Yellow Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century single section industrial style wall mounted shelving by the iconic Tomado
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Modular Wall Mounted 1960's Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
Minimalist modular wall mounted shelving unit with three metal uprights and five oak veneered
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By ScanFlex, William Watting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 81.5 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in
1960's Tomado Mid-Century teak Wall Mount Shelf
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century TOMADO style teak wall mounted shelving unit with black enameled metal risers and three
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wire
Tomado Style Industrial Wall Mounted Brown and Black Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, single section, Tomado style, industrial wall mount shelving unit with handsome
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Wire
Tomado Style Industrial Multicolor 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Tomado style, industrial two section wall mounted shelving with yellow, red and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving Rosewood Wall Mount Shelving Unit and Cabinet
By Poul Cadovius, Royal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Cadovius Royal Shelving Rosewood wall mount shelving unit and cabinet. The top shelves have
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 68.5 in W 32.83 in D 14.75 in
Florence Knoll Sideboard Wall Bar Unit Teak 1954 Knoll International Mid Century
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Wall mounted sideboard unit by Florence Knoll, made by Knoll International, Stuttgart in 1954
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 17.72 in W 112.21 in D 14.97 in
Mid Century Danish Vintage Teak Ps System Wall Unit By Preben Sørensen, 1960s
By Preben Sorensen
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
hung on metal pins inserted into holes along the rails.
This extremely popular mid century wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 61.03 in W 61.42 in D 17.72 in
Metal Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by NVF, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning metal shelving unit was made by the Dutch manufacturer NVF in the 1960's. It is made
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Danish Tambour wall units
These unique floating wall cabinets offer space saving storage
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Tomado Wall Mount Black Wire Shelving Unit with Red and White Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomado single section wall mounted shelving unit with white and red shelves on black wire risers
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Fantastic Teak Tambour Wall Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cabinet featuring tamboured doors. A clever, useful design incorporates flush mounting teardrop brackets
Category
Vintage 1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Round Black Lacquered Metal, Brass and Milk Glass Sconces, France 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant French 1960s wall or flush mount lights made of milk opaline glass mounted on a black
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Poul Cadovius Two Shelves Wall Unit, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare handmade solitary teak wall unit with two shelves designed by acclaimed Danish designer Poul
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
Roberto Monsani for Acerbis Illuminated Wall Unit
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, wall unit, wood and glass, Italy, 1970s
Stunning wall-mounted wall
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century German Wall Unit in Teak by Rex Raab for Wilhelm Renz, 1960
By Wilhelm Renz, Rex Raab
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 150x32x52 cm (width x depth x height)
This Mid-Century Modern teak credenza was
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 20.48 in W 59.06 in D 12.6 in
Danish Modern Modular 4 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, c. 1960
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Deland, FL
A rare find and truly an exceptional design is this wall unit by Lyby Mobler. The unit is assembled
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Modular 2 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, C. 1960s
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Deland, FL
A rare find and truly an exceptional design is this wall unit by Lyby Mobler. The unit is assembled
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno White Wall Unit
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall-mounted wall unit, metal, white laminated wood, Italy, 1950s
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Fantastic Teak Tambour Wall Unit With Shelf
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cabinet featuring tamboured doors. A clever, useful design incorporates flush mounting teardrop brackets
Category
Vintage 1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
are mounted on steel profiles. The wall unit contains several elements, of which two large cabinets
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
13' Danish Rosewood Wall Mount Sideboard
Located in Oakland, CA
Impressive 1950s 13-foot wall-mount credenza with five sliding doors and six drawers, each adorned
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Kai Kristiansen for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 59.06 in W 102.37 in D 13 in
Midcentury Italian Floor to Ceiling Teak Modular Wall Unit
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a stunning Midcentury Italian Teak Modular Wall Unit that seamlessly blends style and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage MCM Burlwood and Lucite Shelving Wall Unit Circa 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Fantastic Hanging Wall Mounted Wall Unit Shelf System
Burlwood fronts with ebonized base.
Hanging
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Lucite, Burl
Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Modular Unit, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
furniture systems. The wall unit perfectly match the aesthetics of the Scandinavian era of Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 68.9 in W 65.75 in D 14.97 in
Stainless Steel Pace Wall Unit with Lacquered Burl Wood Cabinets
By Pace Collection
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pace collection wall mounted shelf unit . Two white lacquered cabinets with blonde burl wood doors
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Italian Custom Wall Unit Bookcase with Ladder in Walnut and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
unit. All in, the bookcase reflects the design principles of the Mid-Century era that rose to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
piece of Mid-Century Modern design, based on the brilliant idea of a flexible bookcase that can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy).
Composed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 108.63 in W 139.75 in D 14 in
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Wall Mounted Mid Century Modern Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wall mounted mid century modern wall unit you’re looking for. A wall mounted mid century modern wall unit — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wall mounted mid century modern wall unit, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A wall mounted mid century modern wall unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made wall mounted mid century modern wall unit has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kai Kristiansen, Poul Cadovius and Walter Wirtz are consistently popular.
How Much is a Wall Mounted Mid Century Modern Wall Unit?
Prices for a wall mounted mid century modern wall unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $675 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,450.
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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