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Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Inspired Dining Chairs - Set of 10. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of ten Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Dining Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
Set of 10 Parisiano Dining Chairs in Natural Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
dining setting.
With a lead time of 12 weeks, each Parisiano Chair is made to order, ensuring the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Oak, Walnut
10 Swedish Mid Century Modern slat back dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(10) Swedish Mid Century Modern slat back dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten. Solid birch
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
Mid Century Jens Risom Knoll Side Dining Room Chairs Model 666
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Spectacular set of 10 beautifully, ebonized, dining room chairs model "666" of the "600" a model
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Broyhill Brasilia Dining Chairs Original Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern, 1962-1970
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia original set of 10 dining chairs, 2 arm and 8 sides
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37 in W 21.25 in D 22 in
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Renato Venturi for MIM Roma
By Renato Venturi, MIM Roma
Located in North Miami, FL
A superb rare set of TEN Rosewood dining chairs by Renato Venturi for MiM Roma (Mobili Italiani
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
10 Mid Century Modern Stacking Chairs by AIR in White
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant set of 10 heavy duty stacking chairs in white plastic, not vinyl, by AIR
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Lucite
CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
chairs with arms.
These really are classic mid century modern MCM pieces.
Very elegant A frame legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Beech
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
Set of 10 Fine French Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883 - 1961)- Rare set of 10 fine French Mid-Century dining chairs with a tubular
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Pair of Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of dining chairs by Heywood Wakefield feature hardwood construction, original champagne
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Caned Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four mid century modern dining chairs feature hardwood construction, original walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Caned Back
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 6 mid century modern dining chairs feature hardwood construction, original walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 4 mid century modern dining chairs features mismatched vintage vinyl upholstery and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Pine & Seagrass Seats, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rustic set of 10 dining chairs in pine and seagrass seats. Made in the 1960s by a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
H 32.09 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Ten Bicolor Dining Chairs Franz Schuster 1959 Vienna
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of ten ( 10 ) stackable bicolored dining room chairs designed by Franz
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 32.29 in W 19.49 in D 20.67 in
SIX STUNNING PAGHOLZ WEST GERMANY MiD CENTURY MODERN STACKING DINING CHAIRS 6
By Pagholz
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
price
A good looking well made and decorative suite, made circa 1950’s they are pure Mid Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 19.49 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs with Bentwood Back
By Broyhill Brasilia, Kent-Coffey
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of six mid century modern dining chairs features hardwood construction, original walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 10 Mid-Century Niels Otto Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This set comprises six iconic Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by the Danish furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 20 in D 17 in
Set Of 10 Dining Room Chairs Made In Light Wood & Cognac Leather From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 10 dining room chairs, crafted from light wood and upholstered with cognac leather
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair by Wiesner Hager, 1980s Austria
By Wiesner-Hager
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-century modern dining chair by the well known Austrian manufacturer Wiesner Hager. In light
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
H 31.11 in W 19.1 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern Red Silver Ten Dining Chairs Theo Häberli Switzerland 1960s
By Theo Häberli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs model chaise lyre by Theo Häberli 1960s.
The rare set of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42.52 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Orange Dining Chairs Anna Lülja Praun, Austria
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage beech orange ten ( 10 ) dining chairs or chairs designed by Anna Lülja
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of 10 Custom Modern Dining Chairs in Grey Designer Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom modern dining chairs in grey designer velvet. Part of the hand crafted custom
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 10 Mid-century Chrome Chairs with Double Tubular
Located in Miami, FL
Set of ten vintage modern dining chairs with flat bar polished chrome frames. Seats are suspended
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Constructivist Wooden Dining Chairs in Beech, 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful and elegant wood and cane Mid-Century-Modern constructivist dining chairs, in European
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Set of 10 Martin Eisler Dining Chairs
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, England
Extremely rare set of dining chairs by Martin Eisler.
Provenance: private collection in Rio de
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
A set of 10 1960s Danish Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Here we offer a set of 10 Yugoslavian Danish-modern style ladder back dining chairs. These are
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs by Wiesner Hager, 80s
By Wiesner-Hager
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of mid-century modern dining chairs by the well known Austrian manufacturer Wiesner Hager. In
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
H 31.11 in W 19.1 in D 22.05 in
Set of 6 Milo Baughman Thick Chunky Aluminum Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of 6 Milo Baughman thick chunky aluminum dining chairs. The aluminum frames have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 40.5 in W 20 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #57&77 by Niels O. Møller, JL. Moller, Set of 10
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
seat.
An exceptional mid-century modern dining set that pairs timeless aesthetics with functional
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Teak
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Folding leather Chairs 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Folding Leather Chairs from the 1960s epitomizes versatility and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs #75 by Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller, Set of 10
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
beautiful set of danish dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller in the 1950s was manufactured by J.L
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Teak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
1 of 15 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs by Wiesner Hager, 80s
By Wiesner-Hager
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-century modern dining chairs by the well known Austrian manufacturer Wiesner Hager. In light
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
H 31.11 in W 19.1 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Mid-Century Brown Leather Dining Chair, 1980s Italy
By Roche Bobois, Cidue
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of four high backrest dining chairs upholstered in brown leather. Reminiscent of designs by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
12 Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Leather Dining Chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and rare set of 12, Twelve dining chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen in Teak and newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of six mid century dining chairs by Lane Furniture feature vintage burnt orange upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Italian Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Arper, Lievore Altherr Molina
Located in Secaucus, NJ
, minimal, or mid-century modern setting.
Please note the price listed is for a set of 10 chairs
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.25 in D 21 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Highback Dining Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 6 mid century modern dining chairs features hardwood construction, original walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Restored Mid-century Rattan Dining Side Chairs with "X" Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired set of 3 mid-century rattan dining chairs features
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Colombo Sanguineti Chiavarine Dining Chairs, 1948, Set of 10
By Colombo Sanguineti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
typical of Mid-century Italian design. The chairs feature a distinctive "ladder" backrest, with dark brown
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Knoll Brno Tubular Chairs Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 10 Brno chairs by Knoll international. All 10 are labeled and in excellent vintage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Dining Room C...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 22 in D 23.75 in
Set 10 Vintage Pietro Costantini for Ello Dining Chairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Troy, MI
This set of ten vintage Italian dining chairs was designed by Pietro Costantini and dates from the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare set of 10 Jean Gillon dining chairs, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of 10 dining room chairs in original black leather by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 10 Ingrid Highback Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements: 19" wide x 18" deep x 38.5" tall
Captains Chairs: 21" wide x 17" deep x 39" tall
Seat: 17.5" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Paul Frankl Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman - Set of 10
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan blending style vintage charm with modern comfort. Set of 10 dining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
MCM Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Dining Chairs for Upholstery, Set of 10
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
- Set of 10
Featuring 10 mid century modern walnut dining chairs made by Drexel Heritage. There are 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 42.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 10
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of ten.
These
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 10 Multicolored Original Production Eames Dining Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of ten different color Herman Miller fiberglass dining chairs. Original production, not the new
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 19 in D 19 in
Augusto Savini “Pamplona” Dining Chairs for Pozzi, 1965, Set of 10
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
magnetism of mid-century aesthetics. Reminiscent of the iconic “Pigreco” chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, yet
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Restored Mid-century Rattan Dining Side Chairs with Heart Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired set of 3 mid-century rattan dining chairs features
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Michel Mangematin Mid-Century Modern Sixteen Steel and Brass French Chairs
By Michel Mangematin
Located in Ibiza, Spain
These rare and exceptional chairs by Michel Mangematin, crafted in the 1970s in France, feature a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 45.28 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Michel Mangematin Mid-Century Modern Sixteen Steel and Brass French Chairs
By Michel Mangematin
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This rare and exceptional set comprises sixteen chairs designed by Michel Mangematin in France
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 45.28 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 10
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 10
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, Italy, 1964, set of ten.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 29.34 in W 20.28 in D 18.9 in
Rare set of 10 dining chairs by Gian Franco Legler, Italy 1950s.
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of 10 dining chairs by Gian Franco Legler, designed and manufactured in Italy during the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 10
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Cane, 1980s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage mid-century modern dining chair crafted from black acquered bentwood with caned seats
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 32.09 in W 15.16 in D 20.08 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 10
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 10 Dining Chairs by Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pedersen
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen, Peder Pedersen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare and beautiful set of 8 sculptural rosewood dining chairs retaining their original black
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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10 Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 10 mid century modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 10 mid century modern dining room chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 114 antique and vintage 10 mid century modern dining room chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. 10 mid century modern dining room chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. 10 mid century modern dining room chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. 10 mid century modern dining room chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are consistently popular.
How Much are 10 Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs?
10 mid century modern dining room chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $10,500, while the lowest priced sells for $549 and the highest can go for as much as $79,500.
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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