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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
of mid-century modern style and American craftsmanship, ensuring both style and durability for your
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 41.25 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Patio Chairs by Tropitone
By Tropitone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Enameled Aluminum Frames
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Chairs C
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Chairs B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Veneman Indoor/Outdoor Chairs for Tripitone
By Veneman Collections
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 vintage MCM Veneman dining indoor/outdoor chairs.
Mid-Century Modern Mediterranean style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern German Bentwood Chairs
Above average vintage condition and
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs C
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is a set of Set of 4 Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956
By Ico Parisi, Bonacina
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi, Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Set in Rattan for Bonacina, 1956
Designed in 1956 by Ico
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Straw, Cane, Rattan
H 28.35 in W 13.39 in D 31.5 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Chairs by Bissman
By Bissman Furniture Company
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Chairs by Bissman
Above average vintage condition and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Eiffel Wire Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Eiffel Wire Chairs
Above average vintage condition and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rattan Dining Chairs Mid Century Bamboo Side Chairs Set 4 Rattan Indoor Outdoor
Located in East Hampton, NY
These rattan / cane / bamboo dining chairs are extremely sturdy. They look to be Mid Century, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Salterini Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs.
Offered is a set of 2 Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs
Above average vintage condition and structurally
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Midcentury Outdoor Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four patio chairs made of strong iron frames and vinyl seating. Handsome Hollywood Regency
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
MId-Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set C. 1970s
By Russell Woodard
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage MId-Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set Circa 1970s
This set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Glass, Fiberglass
H 29 in W 44 in D 44 in
Set of four wrought iron mid century modern vintage patio chairs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of four wrought iron mid century modern vintage patio outdoor chairs. Unsure of maker or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Outdoor Chairs
By Salterini, Brown Jordan, Mario Papperzini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Lounge Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Brown Jordan Cantilevered Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2 Piece
By Brown Jordan
Located in Basel, BS
Rare designer, sleek cantilevered outdoor lounge chair and matching ottoman set, perfect for your
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern 5 Pieces Glass Top Outdoor Dining Set Art, Russel Woodard
By Russell Woodard, John Salterini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice lime green five pieces ripple glass top dining dinette outdoor set star shape table base atr
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
Set of Four 1966 Collection Outdoor Chairs by Richard Schultz
By Richard Schultz
Located in Dorchester, MA
1966 outdoor chairs were produced by Richard Schultz Designs just after the company was purchased by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Dorothy Draper Outdoor Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
By Dorothy Draper, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Dorothy draper outdoor wrought ion garden chairs
A Pair of Peacock style garden chairs available
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ermenegildo & Eugenio Soncini set of outdoor / Indoor metal chairs, Italy 1950s
By Giuseppe De Vivo 1
Located in Milan, IT
Architects Ermenegildo & Eugenio Soncini set of outdoor / Indoor metal chairs made for their own
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.34 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Set of 4 Mid Century English Modern Elliott's of Newbury Dining Chairs
By Elliots of Newbury
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 4 Mid Century English Modern Elliott's of Newbury Dining Chairs
Above average vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture Sculptura 7 Piece Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
Add some Mid-Century charm to your patio with this vintage seven-piece wrought iron lounge set from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Indoor Outdoor "Bo" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Set of 8
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels , BE
Indoor Outdoor "Bo" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade - set of 8.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springers B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Cantilever/Springer Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 27 in D 26 in
Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Cantilever/Springer Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 27 in D 26 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Chairs and Table in White Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden chairs and table in white wrought iron, 1960s
Garden set
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Set of four Robin Day 'Polo' Sled, Stackable Chairs, 1960s Indoor and Outdoor
By Robin Day
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four Robin Day for Loft 'Polo' sled stackable chairs. The seat is made from polypropylene
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.17 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Outdoor American Art Moderne Lyre Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Outdoor American Art Moderne black and gold trim painted metal side chairs with lyre form
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Set of 4 Chromed Metal, Rattan Italian Chairs, Campo & Graffi 1970s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set of four wicker and chromed metal Italian chairs. These amazing pieces were
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 21.26 in
Set of Six Mid Century Folding Chairs Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani, 1960s
By Alberto Bazzoni, Aldo Jacober
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical
- iconic
- indoor and outdoor.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six Resin String Chairs, Modernist Indoor / Outdoor by Troy Sunshade
By Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of six resin string chairs, modernist indoor / outdoor by Troy Sunshade, classic modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century French Bamboo Rattan Folding Side Chairs Four
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of four beautiful vintage mid century bamboo and rattan folding side chairs for indoor or
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Cast Aluminum Faux Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Six Chairs and Table Dining Set
By Arthur Court, Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice outdoor cast aluminum oval dining table + 6 chairs set with newly upholstered seats.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Richard McCarthy Cast Iron Outdoor Chairs, Set of 6
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice lot of 6 vintage Richard McCarthy cast iron out door chairs.
Width of
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Nanna Ditzel Design Lounge And Outdoor Seating Set
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage look and resolutely contemporary, this lounge outdoor seating set "Chill" Model design by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin
Set of Lounge Chair and Footstool Outdoor/Indoor Chaise "Dobra" by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Dobra outdoor lounge chair is part of the Dobra furniture line which is designed with the
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 33.08 in D 62.21 in
Paul McCobb Arbuck Wrought Iron Hairpin Chairs Set, 1950s, Indoor Outdoor Patio
By Paul McCobb, Arbuck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb Arbuck wrought iron hairpin chairs set, 1950s, indoor outdoor patio. Paul McCobb for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 35 in W 15 in D 18 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Sculptura Chairs
By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern woodard sculptural arm chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Modern Set of Four Chairs Model "4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern set of four chairs Model "4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s, with rounded
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Woodard Outdoor Iron Table and 4 Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Woodard Outdoor Table and 4 Chairs
Offered is a Vintage Woodard Outdoor table and 4
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern McGuire Cane, 6 Piece Dining Set
By McGuire
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern McGuire cane - 6 piece dining set
Mid-Century Modern original McGuire pink
Category
Vintage 1970s Adam Style Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Wrought Iron Black Metal Indoor Outdoor Patio Chairs Furniture Gold Leav
Located in Draper, UT
1950s Wrought iron sculptural chair set with original gold painted leaf detailing. These chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 20.5 in D 22.875 in
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron Finely Worked, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron finely worked, 1960s
Garden set consisting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Furniture made from top designers between the late 1800's and throughout the period of Mid-Century Modern
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Cream Dining Set – 3 Pieces
By Russell Woodard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Spun fiberglass Russell Woodard indoor/outdoor dining set. Gorgeous table stands on 4 feet under
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28.5 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron and Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs in white wrought iron and fabric, 1960s.
Garden set consisting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 36.23 in W 21.46 in D 22.45 in
Set of Four Plywood Folding Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 4 foldable chairs in plywood, made in The Netherlands circa 1980. Ingeniously designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
1960s iron Salterini outdoor bistro dining set, table and two chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Wrought iron patio Salterini “Radar” Collection bistro set with two hoop dining height chairs and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century Gae Aulenti Set of Four Chairs mod. Locus Solus
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Turin, Turin
collection is the first big outdoor collection ever realized. Colors and lines of the collection adapt
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century Czech Wooden Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
indoor and outdoor spaces. Made in 20th Century Czechia, subtle curves lend an ergonomic elegance to the
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Russel Woodard Spun Fiberglass Oval Racetrack Dining Table 4 Chairs Outdoor Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Russel Woodard spun fiberglass oval racetrack glass top dining table 4 chairs outdoor set
Stunning
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in
Italian Mid-Century Garden Chairs Table in White Iron, Glass and Fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Garden chairs table in white iron, glass and fabric, 1960s.
Garden set
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Heavy Iron Meadowcraft Outdoor Iron Table and 5 Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Meadowcraft Outdoor Iron Table and 5 Chairs . A great set for tight spaces as the table is only 42" . The set
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Large Set of Italian Black Patio Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
to patio, these chairs provide a fitting accompaniment for celebrations of outdoor living. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
8 Pc Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Dining Set by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 8pc indoor outdoor dining set of spun fiberglass by Russell Woodard. Set includes table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
H 30.5 in W 21.75 in D 25 in
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Outdoor Chairs Mid Century Modern Set For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the outdoor chairs mid century modern set you’re looking for. Each outdoor chairs mid century modern set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. There are 103 variations of the antique or vintage outdoor chairs mid century modern set you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the outdoor chairs mid century modern set you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An outdoor chairs mid century modern set, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made outdoor chairs mid century modern set over the years, but those crafted by Russell Woodard, John Salterini and Woodard Furniture Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Outdoor Chairs Mid Century Modern Set?
The average selling price for an outdoor chairs mid century modern set at 1stDibs is $2,698, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $13,192 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.
Questions About Outdoor Chairs Mid Century Modern Set
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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