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'Cat' by Harry Gordon, Poster Dresses Ltd, London, England, 1968
Located in London, GB
, 'by Poster Dresses Ltd. London, England.
Packaging has never been opened. All original from 1968
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$1,696
H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 0.2 in
'Eye' Poster Dress by Harry Gordon, Poster Dresses Ltd. London, England
Located in London, GB
, 'by Poster Dresses Ltd. London, England.
Made in the USA by Nadina Products Corporation' 30 x 39cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
$1,696
H 15.36 in W 12.21 in D 0.79 in
Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
Folding Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,172
H 27.96 in W 32.29 in D 24.81 in
Federico Munari lounge chairs. Italy c1950
Located in London, GB
Chic pair of 1950s egg shaped Italian armchairs. Brass legs.
Beautifully curved chairs upholstered in an alpaca wool velvet
Very comfortable!
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Large concave Parabolic mirror. England c1904
Located in London, GB
Large parabolic ship's mirror.
Creates amazing reflections.
England c1905
+ we have a smaller version of this. Please enquire.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel, Lead
'Orix' Desk by Molteni. Italy c1968
By Molteni & C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in London, GB
Original 'Orix' desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina, Molteni & Co
Light has been rewired.
Fully functional and in great condition.
Height of desk when closed 75cm (29.5 inches)
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rare pair Bjorn Wiinblad ceramic Mermaid Candlesticks
By Bijorn Winblad, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Pair ceramic candlestick holders by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. c1970
Whimsical style mermaid candleholders.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Set of six Fornasetti 'Specialita Romane' recipe plates c1950
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Wonderful set of six original Fornasetti Roman recipe plates. Italy c1950
Each plate with a typical Roman cuisine recipe along with a depiction of an historical Roman building.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Stilnovo chandelier Italy c1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Superb Stilnovo chandelier. Italy c1950
Re wired
In lovely condition.
Glass has no damages
Brass has a lovely patina
The drop is adjustable
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carlo Nason wall lights. Italy c1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in London, GB
A pair of Carlo Nason wall lights for Mazzega. Italy c1960
Opalescent glass
Each light takes 2 x SES E14 light bulb
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid century Extending wall light. c1950 Italy
By Arredoluce
Located in London, GB
Extending wall light. Italy c1950
Brass and painted aluminium with brass switch.
Dimensions
50" (127cm) extended.
28" (71cm) not extended
Shade. 13.3" (34cm)
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Spaceage midcentury cocoon table light.
By Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
Rare cocoon light. Italy c1960
In the style of Tobia Scarpa , Castiglioni
Fiberglass and spun resin.
In wonderful condition with no tears or burn marks.
Great patina.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Pair of 'Alky' chairs
By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
A pair of Alky chairs by Giancarlo Piretti in excellent original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery
Azucena armchair lamp. Lp01 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Italy c1970
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in London, GB
Model Lp01 armchair lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. c1970s.
Black leather and brass. Brass shade adjusts to various positions.
Holds a single E14
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,190
H 9.45 in W 24.02 in D 2.76 in
Gae Aulenti chandelier 'Neverrino' Murano glass for Vistosi Italy c1960
By Gae Aulenti, Vistosi
Located in London, GB
Lovely quality 'Neverrino' pendant by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi.
Blown murino glass with brass hardware
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,307
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Pair small cocoon 'Gatto' Table Lamps Achille & Pier Castiglioni Flos Italy 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in London, GB
A pair of piccolo 'Gatto' table lights by Castiglioni for Flos c1960.
Lovely patina with no rips or tears.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,647 / set
H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in
Three Carlo Nason chandelier. Italy c1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in London, GB
Set of three Carlo Nason for Mazzega chandelier
Each chandelier consists of two pieces of heavy Murano glass
Two E27 bulbs to each fixture.
All in very good condition.
Glass sh...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Impressive 24 light chandelier Italy c1960
By Gino Paroldo
Located in London, GB
Impressive chandelier by Paroldo Italy c1960.
Bevelled glass blades and brass.
24 E14 bulbs. LED
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lounge Chairs PK22 by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen c1960
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in London, GB
A pair of early PK22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm.
Original E. Kold Christensen Edition in Cognac Leather
Beautiful patina to the leather
Small tears (please see images for cond...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$10,724 / item
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Fontana Arte umbrella stand
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
An elegant umbrella stand by Max Ingrand for Fontna Arte
Curved smokey glass with brass
In very good condition. Nice patina to the brass.
Glass is all good. No nicks or chips
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Set of three Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte pendant lights model 2259
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Lovely set of three original Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 'Model 2259'
Heavy crystal glass lenses partially satinized with brass hardware.
Condition is wonderful. Brass has been p...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$24,435 / set
H 39.38 in W 5.71 in D 3.55 in
Set of three Moon Rock Lamps attributed to André Cazenave
By Andre Cazenave
Located in London, GB
A set of three moon rock lamps. Natural rock shape fiberglass with marble dust.
Largest lamp dimensions
29.5" x 15.3" x 14.9"
75cm x 39cm x 38cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Michel Mangematin cast bronze coffee / cocktail table. France c1962
By Michel Mangematin
Located in London, GB
Rare circular cast bronze coffee table by Michal Mangematin
Beautiful patina to the bronze base
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
R&Y Augousti pair side cabinets or nightstands in green shagreen
By R & Y Augousti
Located in London, GB
Unique R & Y Augousti nightstands or sidetables.
Each has two drawers.
Hand dyed shagreen.
Category
1990s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
$9,774 / set
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Cane work circular mirror.
Located in London, GB
Franco Albini cane mirror.
In very good condition.
Lovely patina to cane work and the mirror plate has very minimal signs of age.
27" diameter. x 2"
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cane, Mirror
Gio Ponti style brass frame mirror. Italy c1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Original brass frame mirror with lovely decorative brass scrolling.
Nice warm patina to the brass.
Mirror plate has very minimal signs of age.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Castiglioni 'Cocoon' table light 'Gatto' large size. Italy c1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
Large 'Gatto' table light by Castiglioni. Italy c1960
Lovely warm patina.
In very good condition with not holes or tears. Minimal age marks.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair Carlo Scarpa for Venini 'Poliedri' wall lights. Italy circa 1960
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Exquisite pair of authentic Venini wall lights by Carlo Scarpa. Model 'Poliedri'. c1960
Mix of pink and smoke glass.
*** These are original 1960s blown glass lights... Not recent!
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$9,367 / set
H 18.51 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak wall mirror with shelf c1960
Located in London, GB
Nice quality articulated mirror with shelf.
Made in Denmark in the 1960s by the IDG (International Designers Group).
In great condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Two large rattan /bamboo wall mirror
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
Large oval bamboo / rattan wall mirror.
Two available..
** Please note price is per mirror...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Large Carlo Nason Lamp for Mazzega circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in London, GB
Sculptural glass light. Looks like melting ice!
Italy circa 1970 by the glass lighting designer Carlo Nason.
Four separate bulb holders inside glass
Can be used as a table or fl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Fornasetti paper weight with NATO phonetic alphabet with pen rest
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Rare Fornasetti porcelain paperweight with pen holder.
With the phonetic alphabet
o as in Oscar
P as in Papa
Q as in Quebeck etc..
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Italian molded oak frame mirror with beveled mirror plate. c1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Elegant molded oak mirror frame and beveled mirror plate. Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.
Rare to find in oak. Most mirrors of this shape were in brass and attributed to Gio Ponti. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
$5,973
H 39.38 in W 36.23 in D 1.5 in
Fornasetti paper weight 1962 Zodiac calendar
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Rare Fornasetti porcelain paperweight with Zodiac calendar c1962
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Max Ingrand chandelier for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier
18 bulbs. Small Eddison screw
(One of the few models that has not been reproduced!)
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte circular mirror blue concave glass
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte wall mirror. c1960
Blue concave glass with bevelled mirror and brass surround.
Mirror plate in very good condition with minimal age.
Blue glass frame w...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Architectural organic shape travertine coffee table
Located in London, GB
Contemporary travertine coffee table. Smooth organic lines.
By Roccotelli Milano.
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Brass frame shield shape mirror. Italy c1950
Located in London, GB
Good quality brass frame wall mirror in shape of shield. Italy c1950
Mirror plate with minimal age. Brass has nice original patina.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo table and six chairs. Italy c1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
Rare dining set by Willy Rizzo.
Six chairs and table. Chrome and plated brass.
Chairs are re upholstered in a mole cotton velvet
Dimensions of table.
175cm x 85cm x 73cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Original 1970s Tommaso Barbi for Bottega Gadda two leaf rhubarb table light
By Bottega Gadda, Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
Original 1970s Tommaso Barbi 'Rhubarb' two leaf table light.
Wonderful dark bronze patina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$5,294
H 15.36 in W 40.16 in D 35.83 in
Pair Sergio Mazza 'Alfetta' table lights for Artemide c1960
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in London, GB
Rare pair of original Sergio Maza 1960s 'Alfafetta' table lights
In very good condition.
Re wired
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Max Ingrand for Fontana Art pendant light. Italy c1950
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte pendant light.
Brass and acid etched glass.
(A model that hasn't been copied!)
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Joseph Frank style Swedish mirror. c1960
By Josef Frank
Located in London, GB
Lovely quality Josef Frank style Swedish mirror.
Brass, painted brass and mirror plate
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 414' Chairs in black stitched Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab' chairs. Model no 414.
Stitched black leather. Zips onto a metal frame.
In very good condition. Leather, stitching and zips on these chairs are all ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,054 / item
H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 22.05 in
Italian mirror with black frame and brass elements c1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Mirror with painted metal frame and brass elements holding mirror plate.
Sometimes attributed to Fontana Arte.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of 'Etcetera' chairs by Jan Ekselius. Sweden c1970
By J.O. Carlsson, Jan Ekselius
Located in London, GB
Original pair of Jan Eskelius 'Etcetera' chairs. Sweden c1970
Re upholstered in a 4 way stretch mohair (Fabric is Knoll).
Sculptural chair, professionally re upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original white leather ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity by Luigi Massoni Italy c1968
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in London, GB
Original vanity table, model 'Dilly Dally' designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Italy c1968.
Upholstered in original ivory white leather.
Comprises a chair on castors whic...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal
$10,860
H 40.16 in Dm 25.6 in
Fontana Arte standing ash tray
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare original Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte ashtray.
Brass and glass. Retains original glass insert
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte reverse painted glass dish
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Fontana Arte.
Rare reverse painted glass dish / vide poche / pocket empty.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
Fruit Bowl in Blue Glass by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte "Model 1419", c 1960
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Blue Fruit Bowl "Model 1419" by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, circa 1960
Fontana Arte original label present
In excellent vintage condition. Glass is near perfect. The brass ba...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
$4,615
H 3.55 in W 20.08 in D 13.39 in
A set of two Etcetera lounge chairs with an ottoman by Jan Ekselius Sweden c1970
By Jan Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in London, GB
Set of three Etcetera lounge chair / chaise longue with an ottoman by Jan Ekselius. c1970 for JOC Carlsson, Sweden.
Original pink fabric.
Size of chairs: 102 cm in length, 62 cm...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$18,598
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 40.56 in
A pair Marco Zanuso 'Lady' chairs. Reclining. Italy c1950
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
A pair of original Marco Zanuso reclining 'Lady' chairs. Italy c1950
Original upholstery.
If you would like us to re upholster this can be arranged.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$5,728 / set
H 34.26 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Three Seguso wall lights. Italy c1970
By Seguso
Located in London, GB
Three thick glass wall lights by Seguso. Italy c1970
*Please note the listing says there are two available. The listing is actually for a set of 3 wall lights.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Set of three Stilnovo wall lights. Italy c1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Set of three articulated Stilnovo wall lights.
Also available a near matching pair.
Please ask if you would like to buy 5 as a set
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of articulated Stilnovo Wall lights. Italy c1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Chic pair of Stilnovo wall lights. Nickelled brass and painted brass.
Adjustable with switch to each. Re wired for US and Europe
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Oscar Torlasco Table Light
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s Oscar Torlasco desk lamp with original brown paint shade.
Marble base and brass elements.
In good overall condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oscar Torlasco Nickel Table Light
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in London, GB
Brushed nickel table light with frosted glass by Oscar Torlasco.
Shade rotates and tilts to all angles...
Takes three ES candle bulbs.
Re wired for Europe and US. (suitable...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Barovier Rostrato chandelier
By Barovier
Located in London, GB
Barovier 'Rostrato' chandelier. Italy c1940s
In very good condition. No nicks or chips to glass. Re wired.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
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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 celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Dilly Dally Vanities
Tommaso Barbi Rhubarb Lamp
Andre Cazenave Rock Lamp
Luigi Massoni Chairs
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