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Alfred Hendrickx for Belform cabinet, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Small minimalist cabinet designed by Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Alfred Hendrickx for Belform highboard, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very large minimalist rosewood highboard designed by Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Dining Table by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid Century Modern Dining Table by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.17 in W 70.48 in D 47.25 in
Large Zebrano Sideboard by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Large minimalist sideboard designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s. Finished in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Secretary Cabinet by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare secretary cabinet designed by Belgian modernist designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Zebra Wood
Chest of Drawers by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This beautiful chest of drawers was designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the late 1950s.
It
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bubinga
Sideboard Designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Beerse, VAN
Sideboard designed by the Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform.
The sideboard may seem
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Design Sideboard / Credenza by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform Chrome Minimalist
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Minimalist modernist design sideboard / credenza by Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 53.15 in D 18.9 in
Sideboard with Sliding Doors by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Nice medium sized sideboard designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s. Made of rosewood with
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Top Quality High Sideboard designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large high sideboard designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform with 2 sliding doors. Sideboard made
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
H 55.91 in W 129.93 in D 18.9 in
High Double Sideboard by Alfred Hendrickxs for Belform, Rare Find
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hendrickx for Belform, 1960. Beautiful decorative furniture because of the reflection of the walnut veneer
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 49.22 in W 98.43 in D 18.9 in
Large Sideboard with Sliding Doors by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A great large sideboard designed by Belgian modernist designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 90.56 in D 18.9 in
Rare 'S9' Lounge Chair by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful lounge chair designed by Belgian modernist designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Large Dining-room Table Extendable designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist Extendable Dining table designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. A beautiful minimalist
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 68.9 in W 64.57 in D 39.38 in
Rare Desk with Matching 'S5' Armchair by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful ‘Model 305’ desk with matching ‘S5’ chair designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. Both
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Formica, Wood, Lacquer
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 28.35 in
Mid-century high board designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the 1950s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Very rare highboard designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the 1950s. This unique sideboard is
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 60.63 in W 90.16 in D 14.18 in
2 of 6 Vintage Chairs 1960s by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
Located in Hannover, DE
2 of totally a set of 6 rosewood chairs by Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform.
Modell
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
S12 Model 3 Seat Sofa by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium, 1958
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Design model S12 3 seat Sofa by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
S11 Model Dining Chair Set by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium 1950's
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design S11 Model Dining Chair set of 6 by Alfred Hendrickx for
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Sibeboard by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brussels, BE
Step into the 1960s with this rare Belform sideboard, designed by the Belgian designer Alfred
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Wardrobe Designed by Belgian Designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful wardrobe designed by Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for the company Belform. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Model 3030 Sideboard by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1959
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This rare sideboard is the epitome of true mid-century European design with its sleek lines in combination with organic forms. The natural materials make for an interesting play betw...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Beech, Bubinga
Extendable Round Dining Table by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare round dining table designed by Alfred Hendrickx and produced by Belform in Belgium during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Round Dining table by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, circa 1960
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brussels , BE
Very inviting dining table with gorgeous stone base.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Granite, Chrome
Mid 20th Century Modern Credenza attributed to Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brugge, BE
1960s
Belgium
Rosewood
79cm high, 120.5cm wide, 37cm deep
Alfred Hendrickx (b.1931, Mechelen
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
H 31.11 in W 47.45 in D 14.57 in
Mid Century Modern Dining table by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brugge, BE
1960s
Belgium
Wenge and chrome
232cm/172cm wide, 90cm deep, 76cm high
Alfred Hendrickx (b.1931
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 91.34 in
Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
An exceptional and beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx for the Expo of
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cream Mohair Armchairs by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform - Belgium, 1958
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of lounge chairs by the known Belgium designer Alfred Hendrickx. The models shown is
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 32.29 in
Bar Furniture Cabinet designed in 1960s by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Bar cabinet, 1960 from the Architect Alfred Hendrickx. A cubic cabinet raised on silver metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 49.22 in W 33.86 in D 16.93 in
Alfred Hendrickx sideboard highboard cabinet for Belform Belgium 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Gistel, BE
Hendrickx for Belform Belgium around 1960.
This highboard identifies clearly the Alfred Hendrickx his
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Large Wardrobe designed by Alfred Hendrickx, 1960s for Belform, Belgium
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
This minimalist wardrobe is designed by the Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. Dating
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
H 75.2 in W 82.68 in D 23.63 in
Large Sideboard Designed by Alfred Hendricks for Belform, Belgium, 1960s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist sideboard by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium 1960s. This sideboard, credenza
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 33.86 in W 90.56 in D 18.9 in
Alfred Hendrickx Comfortable Set Of Six Dining Chairs for Belform, 1960
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist set of 6 Dining Chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. A beautiful minimalist
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 28.35 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Alfred Hendrickx Rare Modular Fifties Wardrobe for Belform, 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
the Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform from 1958. This closet features four doors with
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Bronze
Alfred Hendrickx Oval Shaped Walnut Dining Table, Belgium Design, 1962
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining table in walnut, chrome tube, and black marble base by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Chrome
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
Diningroom Set Table and Six Chairs by Alfred Hendrickx 1960s for Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist Extendable Dining table and matching Dining Chairs set of 6 designed by Alfred Hendrickx
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Alfred Hendrickx Modular Bookcase Wallunit 1961 Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful Modular book case was designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the early 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Rare Cabinet / Highboard by Alfred Hendrickx for Bruxelles Expo 1958 Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx, Perignem
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Belgium designer: Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. However this is a special one of a kind edition for the
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Bubinga
H 60.24 in W 102.37 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Oval Dining Table in Rosewood, Belgium by Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Schellebelle, BE
by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Minimalist Alfred Hendrickx Small Sideboard for Belform, Belgium 1962
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
Small minimalist sideboard by Hendrickx, Belform 1962, Belgium. Small cabinet with one adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Sycamore
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Alfred Hendrickx Custom Made Desk Belform Belgium, 1958
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare monumental conference desk made for a lawyer’s firm in the 1950s. Designed by Alfred Hendrickx
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Alfred Hendrickx Cabinet, Sideboard with Top Book Shelves, 1958 for Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original cabinet, bookcase designed by Alfred Hendrickx and manufactured by Belform (Malines
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 78.75 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Alfred Hendrickx S3 Armchairs, Belform, Belgium, 1958
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in The Hague, NL
The S3 chair was designed by Alfred Hendrickx and produced by Belform in Belgium in 1958. This rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Alfred Hendrickx Dining Table with Marble Foot for Belform, Belgian design, '60s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Round dining table, designed by Alfred Hendrickx and produced by Belform in Belgium around 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 29.14 in Dm 50.79 in
Set of Eight Dining Chairs 1958, Belgium for Belform by Alfred Hendrickx
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of eight very rare Model S2 chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx in 1958 for Belform.
Although
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Rare Alfred Hendrickx Wardrobe with Eight Drawers 1960, Belform, Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful wall unit wardrobe, cabinet designed in pure lines by Alfred Hendricks for Belform. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Nutwood
H 74.81 in W 94.49 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Alfred Hendrickx S6-L Belform lounge armchairs 1958 grasshopper
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Find here a set of Alfred Hendrickx S6L chairs, that has become difficult to find here in Belgium
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27.56 in W 31.89 in D 24.81 in
Bed by A. Hendrickx for Belform c. 1960
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brussels , BE
Bed by A. Hendrickx for Belform c. 1960
small tables 40x26cm
bedhead 150x200.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Alfred Hendrickx Commode Designed in the Late Sixties for Belform, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Alfred Hendrickx commode designed in the late sixties for Belform. It has three drawers on the
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 47.25 in
Coffee Table by Alfred Hendrickx
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Coffee table designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belfrom in 1957.
Has a bar covered by an abstract
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Large Sideboard 1961 designed by Alfred Hendricks for Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sideboard by Alfred Hendricks for Belform, Belgium, 1960s. Large floating sideboard by Belgian
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
Alfred Hendrickx S3 Armchair Designed for Sabena Airlines, Belgium, 1958
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in The Hague, NL
The S3 chair was designed by Alfred Hendrickx and produced by Belform in Belgium in 1958. This rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Wood
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 30.71 in
Dining Table by Alfred Hendrickx 1960's
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Dining table designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belfrom.
Has a rosewood top and chrome base with
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four S3 Chairs by Alfred Hendrickx, Belgium, 1950s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This amazing set of Alfred Hendrickx S3 dining chairs were designed for Belform in 1958. Almost no
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Two Sliding Doors Wardrobe designed by Alfred Hendrickx, Belgium, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful wardrobe designed by Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for the company Belform. The doors
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
No Reserve
H 68.9 in W 82.68 in D 23.63 in
Cane and Black Lacquered Dining Chairs by Alfred Hendrickx, Set of Six
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern, set of six 'S2' chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx in 1958 for Belform.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury 1950s Dinning Chairs Set by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Oslo, NO
Midcentury 1950s dining room chairs set by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium.
Completely
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
1960s vintage chest of drawers, model C7, in teak designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. It has
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
A.Hendrickx Coffee Table
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brussels, BE
From belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx for Belform.
Maple veneer top, black lacquered feet.
From
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
6 Belgian Dining Chairs in Exotic Wood
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 dining chairs in the manner of Alfred Hendrickx for Belform.
These 6 exotic wooden chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal alfred hendrickx for belform for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and rosewood, every alfred hendrickx for belform was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the alfred hendrickx for belform you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A alfred hendrickx for belform is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.
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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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