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Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Cubed Flower Pendant Light
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Cubed Flower Pendant Light

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Cubed Flower Pendant Light

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron pendant light features a cubed flower motif with 50 inches of cord

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron & Solid Birch Seats Dining Chairs Mint
American Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron & Solid Birch Seats Dining Chairs Mint

American Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron & Solid Birch Seats Dining Chairs Mint

By Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Rockaway, NJ

American Mid-Century Modern wrought iron & solid birch seats dining chairs mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Gallo Salterini Style Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Gallo Salterini Style Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs - a Pair

Gallo Salterini Style Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs - a Pair

By Gallo Original Iron Works 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gallo Salterini Style Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs - a Pair. Item features shapely

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Arthur Umanoff Style Lounge Chair
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Arthur Umanoff Style Lounge Chair

Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Arthur Umanoff Style Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Arthur Umanoff Style Lounge Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Chairs
Set of Four 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Chairs

Set of Four 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Chairs

By Salterini

Located in Stamford, CT

This set of Mid-Century Modern wrought iron dining chairs has the look and high quality

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Vtg Salterini Style Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Scrolling Side Chairs
Pair Vtg Salterini Style Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Scrolling Side Chairs

Pair Vtg Salterini Style Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Scrolling Side Chairs

By Salterini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair vintage Salterini style Mid-Century Modern wrought iron scrolling side chairs. Item features

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

iittala Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Glass Ceiling Candle Holder
iittala Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Glass Ceiling Candle Holder

iittala Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Glass Ceiling Candle Holder

By Iittala

Located in Weesp, NL

Elevate your interior design with this exquisite mid-century modern wrought iron and glass ceiling

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Lamp

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A chic and rare mid-century modern table lamp in wrought iron, in the style of Glenn of California

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Hoop Lounge Chairs, c. 1950s–1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Hoop Lounge Chairs, c. 1950s–1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Hoop Lounge Chairs, c. 1950s–1960s

Located in Omaha, NE

Sculptural pair of mid-century modern wrought-iron hoop lounge chairs dating to the 1950s–1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian mid-century modern wrought iron coffee table yellow pink enamel, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern wrought iron coffee table yellow pink enamel, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern wrought iron coffee table yellow pink enamel, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern wrought iron coffee table yellow pink enamel, 1950s Set of three coffee

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Enamel, Wrought Iron

Italian mid-century modern wrought iron in yellow grey enamel coffee table 1950s
Italian mid-century modern wrought iron in yellow grey enamel coffee table 1950s

Italian mid-century modern wrought iron in yellow grey enamel coffee table 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern wrought iron in yellow grey enamel coffee table 1950s Coffee table with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Enamel, Wrought Iron

Italian mid-century modern wrought iron coffee table in light blue enamel, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern wrought iron coffee table in light blue enamel, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern wrought iron coffee table in light blue enamel, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern wrought iron coffee table in light blue enamel, 1950s Set of three

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Enamel, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron & Rock Crystal Chandelier
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron & Rock Crystal Chandelier

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron & Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental (10) light beaded wrought iron & rock crystal chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Brass Firetools
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Brass Firetools

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Brass Firetools

By Pace Collection

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Impressive modernist set including solid brass holder and four firetools in wrought iron with inset

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Upholstered Wingback Chair
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Upholstered Wingback Chair

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Upholstered Wingback Chair

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, high, wingback, lounge chair features a minimal, wrought iron frame newly

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Standing Lamp - Spain 1950
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Standing Lamp - Spain 1950

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Standing Lamp - Spain 1950

Located in Girona, Girona

Wrought iron standing lamp, very high quality and fine workmanship. Double lighting system. Raffia

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Rockers - a Pair
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Rockers - a Pair

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Rockers - a Pair

By Russell Woodard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

-style rockers blend mid-century modern design with durable wrought iron construction, providing both

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Oval Coffee Table
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Oval Coffee Table

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Oval Coffee Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Mid-Century Modern wrought and cast iron oval coffee table. The four legs with acanthus

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Table by Woodard, 53.5\"
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Table by Woodard, 53.5\"

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Table by Woodard, 53.5\"

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid Century Modern Woodard wrought iron and a practical metal mesh top dining table. Diameter is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Set of 5
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Set of 5

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Set of 5

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Featuring sleek lines and mid-century modern style, this set adds a touch of retro elegance to any dining

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Orange Slice LoungeChair After Salterini
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Orange Slice LoungeChair After Salterini

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Orange Slice LoungeChair After Salterini

By Salterini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern design. Famously designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, this chair is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Attributed To Tony Paul
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Attributed To Tony Paul

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Attributed To Tony Paul

By Tony Paul, Salterini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Delicate set of four wrought iron dining armchairs attributed to Tony Paul feature minimal frames

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Three-Panel Room Divider - Screen
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Three-Panel Room Divider - Screen

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Three-Panel Room Divider - Screen

Located in London, GB

A mid-century Spanish room divider-screen crafted in wrought iron and metal, circa 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Disderot
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Disderot

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Disderot

By Pierre Disderot

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, pair of French Mid-Century Modern floor lamps in enameled wrought iron with brass ball

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, 1970s
Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, 1970s

Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, 1970s

By Russell Woodard

Located in Stamford, CT

Spectacular and timeless Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard wrought iron dining chairs in original

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Armchair Attributed to Dan Johnson, Pacific Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Armchair Attributed to Dan Johnson, Pacific Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Armchair Attributed to Dan Johnson, Pacific Iron

By Maurizio Tempestini, Dan Johnson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Outstanding, Mid-Century Modern armchair attributed to Dan Johnson for Pacific Iron features a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert 1950s

By Jean-Pierre Ryckaert

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

mid-century modern, modernist, or eclectic interior, serving as an accent piece or primary lighting

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s

By Maison Jansen, Massive Lighting, Hans Kögl, Willy Daro, Ferro Art

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

crown to a central metal piece with a spiked edge. Gold leaf finish. Mid-Century Modern and Starburst

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron wicker and wood Compact Bar by Tony Paul
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron wicker and wood Compact Bar by Tony Paul

Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron wicker and wood Compact Bar by Tony Paul

By Tony Paul

Located in Mexico, DF

Beautiful and compact Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar designed by Tony Paul in the 1950s. Made from bent

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Fish From, Bamboo Table Lamp on Biomorphic Base
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Fish From, Bamboo Table Lamp on Biomorphic Base

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Fish From, Bamboo Table Lamp on Biomorphic Base

By Frederic Weinberg, John Risley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg style black wrought iron fish lamp, with fiberglass tail that

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Perfect Size Midcentury Modern Wrought Iron Base & Slate Stone Top Coffee Table
Perfect Size Midcentury Modern Wrought Iron Base & Slate Stone Top Coffee Table

Perfect Size Midcentury Modern Wrought Iron Base & Slate Stone Top Coffee Table

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning handcrafted round shape coffee table. This super sturdy and highly stylish wrought iron

Category

Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

Italian Mid-Century Wrought Iron Armillary
Italian Mid-Century Wrought Iron Armillary

Italian Mid-Century Wrought Iron Armillary

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern wrought iron armillary globe with a center sun surrounded by 9 movable

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of modernist wrought iron andirons, France, 1950's, mid century
Pair of modernist wrought iron andirons, France, 1950's, mid century

Pair of modernist wrought iron andirons, France, 1950's, mid century

Located in BELFORT, FR

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron andirons in the style of Jean Royère.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 8 French Mid Century Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs
Set of 8 French Mid Century Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs

Set of 8 French Mid Century Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 8 French Mid Century modern wrought iron silver painted cafe chairs with 2 Pair of feet with

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Stools Paul McCobb Circa 1950's
Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Stools Paul McCobb Circa 1950's

Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Stools Paul McCobb Circa 1950's

By Paul McCobb

Located in Toledo, OH

Three Mid-Century Modern wrought iron stools by Paul McCobb circa 1950's. Black leg cap is missing

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Wood Log Holder Rack Wrought Iron & Copper, France, circa 1970
Wood Log Holder Rack Wrought Iron & Copper, France, circa 1970

Wood Log Holder Rack Wrought Iron & Copper, France, circa 1970

Located in Labrit, Landes

Log holder of the period Mid-Century Modern Wrought iron and copper Very stylish France circa 1970

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron, Copper

Circa 1960s Wrought Iron Window Bench Fully Restored New Red Lacquer Upholstery
Circa 1960s Wrought Iron Window Bench Fully Restored New Red Lacquer Upholstery

Circa 1960s Wrought Iron Window Bench Fully Restored New Red Lacquer Upholstery

By Russell Woodard

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fully restored Mid-Century Modern wrought iron window bench. New fire red lacquer finish and new

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron & Brass Firedogs, France, c 1960
Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron & Brass Firedogs, France, c 1960

Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron & Brass Firedogs, France, c 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of andirons of the period Mid-Century Modern Wrought iron and brass firedogs. Classical style

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Vintage Homecrest Bottemiller Mid Century Modern Metal Swivel Club Chairs - Pair
Vintage Homecrest Bottemiller Mid Century Modern Metal Swivel Club Chairs - Pair

Vintage Homecrest Bottemiller Mid Century Modern Metal Swivel Club Chairs - Pair

By Homecrest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Homecrest Bottemiller Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Metal Swivel Club Chairs - a Pair

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tall Reclaimed Wrought Iron Side Gate
Tall Reclaimed Wrought Iron Side Gate

Tall Reclaimed Wrought Iron Side Gate

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A tall reclaimed Mid-Century Modern wrought iron side gate dating from the 1930s. Detailed with a

Category

Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart, Surfboard Wood Top
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart, Surfboard Wood Top

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Rolling Bar Cart, Surfboard Wood Top

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Miami, FL

Umanoff mid-century modern wrought iron sculptural rolling bar cart with surfboard wood top and iron

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp Attributed to Raymond Subes
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp Attributed to Raymond Subes

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp Attributed to Raymond Subes

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Decorative Mid-Century Modern wrought iron floor lamp in the style of Raymond Subes. Manufactured

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron Firedogs Mythical Creatures, France, c 1960
Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron Firedogs Mythical Creatures, France, c 1960

Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron Firedogs Mythical Creatures, France, c 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of andirons of the period Mid-Century Modern Wrought iron firedogs. The creator of this pair

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Iron Lounge Chairs, Rene Gabriel Style
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Iron Lounge Chairs, Rene Gabriel Style

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Iron Lounge Chairs, Rene Gabriel Style

By Rene Gabriel

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern wrought iron lounge chairs, side chairs or slipper chairs in the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950's John Salterini Dining Set
1950's John Salterini Dining Set

1950's John Salterini Dining Set

By John Salterini

Located in New York, NY

1950's Mid-Century Modern wrought iron dining set by John Salterini, newly painted with new glass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Jaques Adnet Style Magazine Rack, Mid-20th Century
Jaques Adnet Style Magazine Rack, Mid-20th Century

Jaques Adnet Style Magazine Rack, Mid-20th Century

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Jaques Adnet style magazine rack, mid-20th century. Mid-Century Modern wrought Iron Faux bamboo

Category

Mid-20th Century English Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron Firedogs Ibex Inspiration, France, c 1950
Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron Firedogs Ibex Inspiration, France, c 1950

Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron Firedogs Ibex Inspiration, France, c 1950

Located in Labrit, Landes

Exceptional pair of andirons of the period Mid-Century Modern Wrought iron firedogs. The creator of

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

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Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern wrought iron you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern wrought iron — often made from metal, iron and wrought iron — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern wrought iron, we have 2932 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern wrought iron, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern wrought iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Russell Woodard, John Salterini and Arthur Umanoff each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern wrought iron that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron?

Prices for a mid century modern wrought iron start at $1 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $2,200.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.