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Mid Century Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of mid-century patio/outdoor pair of lounge chairs consisting of an aluminum frame with black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Mid-century Lounge Chair With Speed Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-war outdoor patio aluminum lounge chair with speed armrest. This Mid-century patio/outdoor
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 3 Brown Jordan American Mid-Century Outdoor Aluminum Beach / Sand Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century outdoor aluminum beach / sand chairs with latticed backs and seats in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 20 in W 23 in D 28 in
8 Mid Century Modern Toledo Aluminum Armchairs by Jorge Pensi Indoor Outdoor
By Amat-3, Jorge Pensi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant design by Jorge Pensi for Amat. Top quality cast aluminum elements
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.25 in W 22 in D 22 in
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Adjustable Recliner Chase lounge
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-war outdoor patio aluminum reclining Chase lounge Chair With double Poles Armrest. This Mid
Category
Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Russell Woodard Deco Style Aluminum Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge
By Russell Woodard
Located in Chicago, IL
Less common to find. Original Russell Woodard Aluminum Chaise. Very clean. Just needs pillows
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
14 Piece Brown Jordan Tamiami Outdoor Patio Furniture
By Brown Jordan
Located in Highland, IN
Jordan has been know for their high quality outdoor furniture for decades. Using the best materials that
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century Woodard Glass Top Wrought Iron Scroll Pattern Patio Outdoor Set
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
specialize in crafting a diverse range of outdoor pieces, from wrought iron to aluminum and all-weather
Category
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency MOLLA Company Patio, Outdoor, Garden Chairs
By Molla
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency MOLLA Company Patio, outdoor, garden chairs
This set of 3 matching
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Aluminum Patio Chairs.
By Bunting Glider Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Aluminum Outdoor Patio Chairs. One is a rocker and the other is a regular chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Herbert Saiger for Russell Woodard Extruded Aluminum Outdoor/Patio Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the "Extruded" settee designed by Herbert Saiger for Russell Woodard Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Chair in Teak and Ivory Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' chair in teak and ivory aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Armchair in Teak and Ivory Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' armchair in teak and ivory aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum Patio / Outdoor Lounge Chair with Scrolling Side, circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century patio/outdoor lounge chair consisting of an aluminum body with decorative scrolling
Category
Vintage 1910s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Chair in Teak and Hunter Green Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' chair in teak and hunter green aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Sled Base Rocking Slinder Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-war outdoor patio aluminum Slider Settee With double Poles Armrest. This Mid-century patio
Category
Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
2 Bar Stools Tall Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor EMECO Barstools Labeled
By Emeco
Located in Monrovia, CA
2 Tall Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor EMECO Bar Stools, Labeled.
These Sturdy Brushed Aluminum
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Dining Table in Teak and Ivory Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' dining table in teak and ivory aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
'Flindt Garden Short' Outdoor Bollard Light in Aluminum for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Christian Flindt
Located in Glendale, CA
'Flindt Garden Short' Outdoor Bollard Light in Aluminum for Louis Poulsen
A highly refined fixture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Large 'Flindt Garden' Outdoor Bollard Light in Aluminum for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Christian Flindt
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Flindt Garden' Outdoor Bollard Light in Aluminum for Louis Poulsen
A highly refined fixture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
'Bysted Garden Short' Outdoor Bollard Light for Louis Poulsen in Aluminum
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Bysted Garden Short' Outdoor Bollard Light for Louis Poulsen in Aluminum
'Bysted Garden' is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Brown Jordan Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Brown Jordan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four of Mid-Century Modern outdoor patio dining armchairs by Brown Jordan. White tubular
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Matte Black Cast Aluminum Dining Set, Newly Refurbished
By Russell Woodard
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fabulous vintage cast aluminum indoor/outdoor dining set newly reupholstered, professionally
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Slate, Aluminum
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Armchair in Teak and Green Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' armchair in teak and green aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Large Modular Cast Aluminum Orange Yard Art Indoor Outdoor Playground Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modular in that this is three pieces of cast aluminum. Each has been sand blasted and powder coated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 58.5 in D 58.5 in
Outdoor 'Pelagus' Dining Table in Teak and Hunter Green Aluminum for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Pelagus' dining table in teak and hunter green aluminum for Skagerak
Skagerak was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.1 in W 35.6 in D 84.3 in
'Bysted Garden Long' Outdoor Bollard Light for Louis Poulsen in Natural Aluminum
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Bysted Garden Long' Outdoor Bollard Light for Louis Poulsen in Natural Aluminum
'Bysted Garden
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Veneman Indoor/Outdoor Chairs for Tripitone
By Veneman Collections
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 vintage MCM Veneman dining indoor/outdoor chairs.
Mid-Century Modern Mediterranean style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
1950s 3 Outdoor Faux Bamboo Patio Chair made of Thick Casted Aluminium , USA
By Russell Woodard, Sika Design, John Salterini
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
3 Faux bamboo patio chair made of thick casted aluminium with thick rubber strap in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 24 in D 22 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Painted Spun Fiberglass Indoor or Outdoor Bar
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern black painted spun fiberglass indoor or outdoor bar with a solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
H 42.25 in W 46 in D 23 in
Italian mid-century modern coffee tables in bamboo and aluminum, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern coffee tables in bamboo and aluminum, 1960s
Set of three round coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Italian mid-century modern coffee tables in bamboo and aluminum, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern coffee tables in bamboo and aluminum, 1960s
Set of four round coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Sage for IP44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in sage for IP44de.
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in bronze for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Black for Ip44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in black for IP44de.
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in White for IP44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in white for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in bronze for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Ruby for Ip44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in ruby for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Yellow for IP44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in yellow for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Gold for IP44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in gold for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Black for Ip44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in black for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Chairs with Vinyl Straps & Cushions Set 6
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
NOTE: If you love this set of 6 outdoor chairs by Tropitone, we have an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 28.5 in
Two Pairs of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Outdoor Wall Sconces, C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 architectural aluminum wall sconces for the outdoors by Bega of Germany. In
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor LED Sconce Poured Aluminum Size Long Wet Rated Light
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in aluminum with a raw aluminum finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Aluminum
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Sconce Poured Aluminum Blackened Size Long Wet Rating
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in poured Aluminum, and finished in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Aluminum
Cast Aluminum Faux Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Six Chairs and Table Dining Set
By Russell Woodard, Arthur Court
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice outdoor cast aluminum oval dining table + 6 chairs set with newly upholstered seats.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Large 'Flindt' Indoor or Outdoor Wall Light in Aluminum Gray for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Christian Flindt
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Flindt' Indoor or Outdoor Wall Light in Aluminum Gray for Louis Poulsen.
A circular, wall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century, Large Square Aluminum & Stainless Tables by Jorge Pensi 5 Available
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous outdoor - indoor aluminum with stainless tops designed by Jorge Pensi for Amat. These
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29 in W 35.12 in D 35.12 in
2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) polished aluminum and chrome tulip base barrel swivel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 26.75 in W 32.25 in D 25.5 in
Salerini Style Wrought Iron & Mesh Outdoor 3 Seat Sofa & Glass Coffee Table Set
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Salterini or Woodard style, three seat outdoor patio sofa and glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Franco Albini Design Outdoor Sofa
By Franco Albini
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design outdoor sofa Belladona model by Franco Albini composed of a white lacquer and tubular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Lebeau Outdoor Tably by Patrick Jouin
By Patrick Jouin, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lebeau Outdoor Tably by Patrick Jouin
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
The first project of
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum
MonLUlith Outdoor Sconces
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaire’s contemporary collection the Lulith outdoor sconce is a large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Italian Design Outdoor Sofa by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design outdoor sofa by Franco Albini composed of a white lacquer and tubular metal structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Contemporary Richard Knoll for Schultz Outdoor Low Cocktail Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Contemporary low cocktail table. Designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll. This is a fab table that requires a full restoration. Unmarked. Acquired from a Palm Beach ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
LUstrian Outdoor Wall Fixtures
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The dramatic LUstrian Wall Outdoor Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is a European inspired outdoor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and seat, connected with tube-shaped aluminium armrests and legs. The chairs are excellent for outdoor
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and seat, connected with tube-shaped aluminium armrests and legs. The chairs are excellent for outdoor
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
MonLUlith Outdoor Sconce 'WH'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaire’s contemporary collection, the MonLUlith outdoor sconce is a large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lig...
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Dan Johnson Aluminum Chaise Lounge by Brown Jordan
By Dan Johnson, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
his design... a compliment to any outdoor setting, by the pool, or garden.
Dan Johnson was a mid
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Aluminum Mid Century Outdoor Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of aluminum mid century outdoor furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and glass. Find 88 options for an antique or vintage piece of aluminum mid century outdoor furniture now, or shop our selection of 31 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of aluminum mid century outdoor furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of aluminum mid century outdoor furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Richard Schultz, Louis Poulsen and Brown Jordan produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Aluminum Mid Century Outdoor Furniture?
Prices for a piece of aluminum mid century outdoor furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $9,950, while the average can fetch as much as $1,475.
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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