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For Him and Her Easy chairs and matching ottoman . 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely set of Two easy chairs and a matching stool . Beechwood frame , 1950s
comes with like new
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen
Him & Her Vintage Handwoven & Crafted Chinoiserie Rattan Cane & Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Set of Him & Her Cane, Bamboo and Wicker armchairs. These are handcrafted chairs with cane
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Plastic
H 31 in W 24.75 in D 19 in
A Pair of Klismos Chairs, Attributed to George Oakley - Eight Chairs Available
By George Oakley
Located in Richmond, London
An exceptional pair of Regency period chairs, of well-shaped 'Klismos' outline and rare generous
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 20 in D 21.25 in
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Aubergine Leather, Matte Black Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in this beautiful aubergine leather, black steel frame
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Stainless Steel
Knoll Pollock Chair reupholstered in Black Italian Leather, Steel Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Executive Chair is an extruded steel edge, Pollock's "Rim", which runs along the entire edge of the seat
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31 in W 26.25 in D 28.25 in
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Leather Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leather upholstered LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Original Black Leather, Matte Black Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in its original black leather, black steel frame, and
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31 in W 26.25 in D 28.25 in
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ico Paris Executive Desk Chair for Mobli Italiani Moderni Rome
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your office space with this rare, mid century modern desk chair designed by the renowned
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Black Leather Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black leather upholstered LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Outdoors Green LC7 Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoors green LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Outdoors Green LC7 Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoors green LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Black Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Textured Black Outdoors LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Brown Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Textured brown outdoors LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoors Textured Mud Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Textured Mud Outdoors LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Three Stackable Chairs, model Ombra Tokyo designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954.
Relaunched
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Straw Wicker Woven Rush Chair Midcentury Jean Michel Frank Style, 1930, France
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Straw wicker woven rush chair midcentury Jean Michel Frank style, 1930, France.
Woven chair that
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Sycamore, Straw
H 22.45 in W 20.87 in D 31.89 in
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid Century Modern “The Mr. Chair” lounge chair & ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Set of Six Chairs Model 2025 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six chairs model 2025 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1950s.
Lacquered
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer
H 37.8 in W 17.52 in D 23.23 in
Set of Six Chairs Designed by Josef Frank for Svensk Tenn, Model 725, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six chairs designed by Josef Frank for Svensk Tenn, Model 725.
Sweden. 1938.
Mahogany and
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
21st Century Gardner Bar Chair Leather Cotton Velvet Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Gardner Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair has long legs in walnut wood with polished brass details, its seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chic Louis XVI style side chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau.
Stamped A A RATEAU and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chic Louis XVI style side chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau.
Stamped A A RATEAU and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chic Louis XVI style side chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau.
Stamped A A RATEAU and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chic Louis XVI style side chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau.
Stamped A A RATEAU and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody Danish lounge chair for Craft Associates furniture
Lawrence Peabody Danish
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs New Black/White Geometric Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This pair of chairs will be perfect for any high end Mid-Century Modern interior. They used to be
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Monumental Pair of Fiberglass 'Jennifer' Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1970s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So many incredible aspects to this pair of monumentally sized 'Jennifer' lounge chairs by Michael
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 35.5 in W 65.5 in D 50 in
Set of Two Dutch or Scandinavian Design Lounge Chairs with Wenge Feet, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful set of lounge chairs probably made in Scandanavia or the Netherlands. The set consists
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wenge
H 37.01 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
19th C. Rococo Gustavian Ebonized and Partial Gilt Upholstered ArmChairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Rococo Gustavian / Swedish Arm Chairs for him and her. Light greenish. Measures 21"W x 22
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs Model 526 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six dining chairs model 526 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1934
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany, Upholstery
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs Model 2027 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of four dining chairs model 2027 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn.
Sweden, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 22.84 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs Model 2027 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six dining chairs model 2027 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Stool Model 927 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing, open back and that “If one desires
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Easychair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Easychair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Charlotte Perriand designed Ombra in 1953, taking as her refer...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair with Distressed Fabric
Located in Madrid, ES
sitter warm by protecting him or her from chilling drafts. This particular chair has hand carved and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Basel, BS
Knoll Bertoia Diamond chair. **The textile is a stunning fabric, and it was custom made by Knoll. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
19th Century English Carved Walnut and Fabric Convertible High Chair to Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
Feed your child in style or let him/her play in the antique and ingenious Victorian high chair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 38.5 in W 14 in D 25 in
Large Tobey Ceramic Signed American Southwestern Modern Buffalo Sculpture
By Tobey
Located in Forney, TX
A uniquely brilliant American ceramic sculpture capturing the essence of a buffalo, in southwestern modern style by celebrated husband and wife artists Gene (1945-2006) & Rebecca Tob...
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Ox Bow Tomb Chair from Gracie Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese green glazed ceramic votive chair.
Ming Dynasty 1368 A.D.–1644 A.D. Originally
Category
Antique Early 1600s Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chandelier in Bronze and Metal, 50°, France Attributed Borix Lacroix
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
designs were commissioned by Jean-Michel Frank and Jean Dunand. He designed furniture and chairs in Cubist
Category
Vintage 1950s French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
1953 chair "Synthe`se des Arts.".
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood and Glass Italian Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
lounge chairs, which were regularly featured in Arredoluce advertisements for Angelo Lelli’s lighting
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
Cesare Lacca Cherry Wood and Metal Serving Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
designed high-backed lounge chairs, which were regularly featured in Arredoluce advertisements for Angelo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Italian Bar Cart in Walnut and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
high-backed lounge chairs, regularly featured in Arredoluce advertisements for Angelo Lelli’s lighting
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 24.81 in W 30.32 in D 18.12 in
Tom Dixon: Minimum Design by Davide Fabio Colaci and Angela Rui (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
self-taught welder, he began working for Italian design giant Cappelini. His iconic 'S' chair design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 12.25 in W 9.19 in D 0.75 in
Midcentury Bar Cart in Beech, Brass and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
also designed high-backed lounge chairs, regularly featured in Arredoluce advertisements for Angelo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 25.99 in W 33.47 in D 19.3 in
Cesare Lacca Walnut, Brass and Glass Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
glass tabletop, and a removable glass tray.
Lacca also designed high-backed lounge chairs, which were
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 18.9 in
Walnut and Brass Serving Trolley Model 756 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing, open back and that “If one desires the room to be
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in W 35.04 in D 31.5 in
Stoneware Vase by Claude Gaget - La Borne, 1970, Mountains and Sunset decor
By La Borne Potters
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
sculpted themes: trees, chairs, life atmospheres, landscapes, portraits.
His modelled work is covered
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
Liquor trolley by Cesare Lacca - brass and rosewood
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Antwerp, BE
chairs, which were regularly featured in Arredoluce advertisements for Angelo Lelli’s lighting
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood and Brass Italian Foldable Magazine Rack, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
tray.
Lacca also designed high-backed lounge chairs, which were regularly featured in Arredoluce
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 11.03 in
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
furniture of "Equipement intérieur de la maison" (tables, chairs, sofas and armchairs) designed for the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Metal
H 59.45 in W 81.11 in D 70.48 in
Cesare Lacca Walnut and Brass Bar Cart with Magazine Rack, Italy 1950s
By Angelo De Baggis, Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
high-backed lounge chairs, which were regularly featured in Arredoluce advertisements for Angelo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
H 22.84 in W 20.28 in D 16.15 in
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
furniture of "Equipement intérieur de la maison" (tables, chairs, sofas and armchairs) designed for the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Metal
H 59.45 in W 81.11 in D 70.48 in
Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern Wood Magazine Rack and Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
removable glass tray.
Lacca also designed high-backed lounge chairs, which were regularly featured in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22.84 in W 20.08 in D 16.15 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the him and her chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A him and her chair — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 111 options for an antique or vintage him and her chair now, or shop our selection of 47 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a him and her chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A him and her chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made him and her chair over the years, but those crafted by Charlotte Perriand, Cassina and Cesare Lacca are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a him and her chair at 1stDibs is $5,500, while they’re typically $143 on the low end and $1,179,067 for the highest priced.
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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