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Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Plywood Birch Dining Chair 10 Available
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch dining Chair with handle. Has original label. Good
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
10 Pierre Jeanneret Dining, Arm Chairs, French Mid-Century Modern, Floating Back
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
10 Pierre Jeanneret Dining, Arm Chairs, French Mid-Century Modern, Floating Back
Each with
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
10 Black Lacquered Mid-Century Modern Regency Style Dining Chairs, circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of 10 black Lacquered MCM Regency style dining chairs are made of the highest quality and
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37.5 in W 23 in D 24.75 in
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Brass Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 vintage Mid-Century Modern brass dining chairs in black leather. Solid mirror brass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Set 10 Dillingham Curved Chrome Dining Chairs 1980’s
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stupendous set of ten, chrome and black fabric dining chairs, two with
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1/10 Mid Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 70s Germany
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining charis or visitor chairs produced by Fröscher Sitform, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
1/10 Mid Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 70s Germany
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining charis or visitor chairs produced by Fröscher Sitform, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
1/10 Mid Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 70s Germany
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining charis or visitor chairs produced by Fröscher Sitform, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 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
Large Set of 10 Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Lattice Dining Chairs, c. 1950
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Fully professionally restored large set of ten Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Lattice Dining Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 25.25 in D 23 in
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Renato Venturi for MIM Roma
By Renato Venturi, MIM Roma
Located in East Hampton, NY
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
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
Niels Moller Mid Century Model 75 Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Mid Century Model 75 Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Each armless chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Modern Stacking Chairs by AIR Set of 10 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
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Arne Vodder
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of eight Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Spindle Dining Chairs. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Set of 10 Danish Modern JL Moeller Teak Side Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern teak side dining chairs
Offered is a vintage set of Set of 10
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Style Series 7 Chairs, Set of 10
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
or style environment and among mid-century classic design.
Please note I found no maker's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
SIX STUNNING PAGHOLZ WEST GERMANY MiD CENTURY MODERN STACKING DINING CHAIRS 6
By Pagholz
Located in GB
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 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 Martin Eisler Dining Chairs
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
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
Set of Ten Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 10 teak dining chairs with Leather seats and backs by Erik Buch. All in excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
Set of 10 Dining Chairs by Geraldo de Barros, Brazilian MidCentury Modern Design
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Enrich your interior with the captivating allure of this set of 10 chairs, each meticulously
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Bruno Rey Stackable Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs for Kusch & Co, 90s
By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern dining chairs designed by Bruno Rey in the 1970s.
Iconic design
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann Cane & Wood
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
were done about 10 years ago and are excellent. Beautiful set of chairs. Made in Czech, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 32.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
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
Rattan and Wooden Set of 10 Dining Chairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant set of 10 rattan chairs combining a solid wood structure and legs with a braided rattan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
1 of 6 Bruno Rey Stackable Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs for Kusch & Co, 90s
By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of six Mid-Century-Modern dining chairs designed by Bruno Rey in the 1970s.
Iconic design
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1 of 4 Bruno Rey Stackable Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs for Kusch & Co, 90s
By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four Mid-Century-Modern dining chairs designed by Bruno Rey in the 1970s.
Iconic design
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
10 Mid-Century Modern Knoll Set Brno Tubular Chairs Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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 of 10 Barbara Barry for Baker Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Barbara Barry’s signature Chair Design. The set consists of two arm and eight side chairs, in her
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Henredon Scene One Collection Dining Chairs - Set of 12
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Henredon Scene One Collection Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Vintage Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.5 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
Set Of 10 Donghia DiLorenzo Leather Dining Chairs By John Hutton
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 10 Donghia DiLorenzo side dining chairs covered in Caramel color leather. The chairs with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960’s Set of 10 Danish Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of ten Danish vintage dining chairs. They were designed by Niels Koefoed and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
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 16.93 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 10 Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Such a magnificent set of 10 dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in great quality shearling
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Set of 10 Rosewood and Cane Dining Chairs, Unknown Designer, 1950s
Located in Clifton, NJ
materials and the "modern values" of the form itself.
The chairs are composed of solid Caviuna structures
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
1 of 3 Original Mid Century Modern Flötotto Scandinavian Chairs in Pagwood
By Pagholz Flötotto, Adam Stegner
Located in Zagreb, HR
Original chair classics from the 70s made by the traditional German company Flötotto.
This model
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
1 of 5 Original Mid Century Modern Flötotto Scandinavian Chairs in Pagwood
By Pagholz Flötotto, Adam Stegner
Located in Zagreb, HR
Original chair classics from the 70s made by the traditional German company Flötotto.
This model
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
Set of 10 New Linen Upholstery Walnut Dining Chairs by Henredon Mint
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 10 new linen upholstery walnut dining chairs by Henredon mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 10 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Celina Decorações, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Clifton, NJ
This gorgeous set is composed of ten chairs produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 10
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Ash
Original 1950's Gio Ponti Leggera Dining Chairs by Cassina. Set of 10
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in London, GB
A rare set of 10 Gio Ponti Leggera dining chairs.
These chairs were in black lacquer finish but we
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Handsome Set 6 Chrome Dining Chairs Mid-Century by Flair, style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Flair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of 6 dining chairs with heavy polished chrome frames, designed in the style of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 24 in
Brazilian Modern 10 Chair Set in Hardwood & Black Leather, G. Scapinelli Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
effortlessly sleek chair set can blend into almost any type of contemporary, mid-century modern, boho chic, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 39.4 in W 19.7 in D 20.1 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Set of 12 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 12 authentic Pierre Jeanneret dining chairs (we offer 6, 10 or 12 too). Normally
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Brazilian Modern 10 Chair Set in Hardwood & Beige Leather Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern ten dining chair set n hardwood & beige
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.3 in W 20.5 in D 19.7 in
Elegant Restored Set of 10 Parsons Style Dining Chairs by Baker, Circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
conversation. The unmistakable look of old money. Important chairs intended to anchor a serious dining room
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
10 Dining Chairs with Metal Legs by Dangles & DeFrance for Strafor, France 1950s
By Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles
Located in New York, NY
An important set of 10 dining chairs by Genevieve Dangles and Christian DeFrance for Strafor. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30 in W 16 in D 20 in
Milo Baughman Set of 10 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1975
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek and sexy set of ten chrome dining chairs by iconic Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Shell Plastic Dining Chairs in style of Eames Shell
Located in Zagreb, HR
Four high-quality production Mid-century Modern dining chairs made from a chromed metal base and
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Exquisite Set of Ten 10 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
chair designs in the Baker archive. Important chairs intended to anchor an important dining room
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Sublime Restored Set of 10 Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1975
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A fabulous unique set of ten (10) cane dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane
Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs by Carlo Ratti in Bended Wood and Metal, Italy, 1954
By Carlo Ratti, Società Compensati Curvati
Located in Amsterdam, NL
up-cycled set of the famous Carlo Ratti dining room chairs. A professional restorer has spent days
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Sublime Restored Set of 10 Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1975
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A fabulous unique set of ten (10) cane dining chairs from
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960’s Set of 10 Vintage Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie shine
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A superb set of 10 vintage dining chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. This model is called
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Danish Brutalist Ladder Back Oak Dining Chairs, 1960s. Set of 10.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century modern dining room chairs in Nordic oak. Very likely designed by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 38.98 in W 17.92 in D 20.08 in
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10 Midcentury Modern Dining Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 10 midcentury modern dining room chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, all 10 midcentury modern dining room chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 130 antique and vintage 10 midcentury modern dining room chairs in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. 10 midcentury modern dining room chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 10 midcentury modern dining room chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 10 midcentury 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 Midcentury Modern Dining Room Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $9,950, while they’re typically $549 on the low end and $79,500 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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Mid-20th Century Cherry Dining Room Chairs
Tulip Fabric Knoll
Minimalist Extendable Dining Table
Eames Stacking
Mrs Chair
Eames Stackable
Knoll Life Chair Used
Rattan Basket Chair
Ralph Lauren Leather Armchair