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Armless Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret rattan, teak & wood, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
, priced per piece.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Teak
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 25.6 in
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-B / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 4 authentic Jeanneret dining chairs. Normally they are always a bit different in
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 4 authentic Jeanneret dining chairs. Normally they are always a bit different in
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Set of 6 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 6 authentic Jeanneret dining chairs. Normally they are always a bit different in
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-Rare Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-Divers-01 / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
every item is 100% same. Pierre Jeanneret created sensual designs that are not only timeless but
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Two Pierre Jeanneret Sofa Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-Cane Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from that sofa. No
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret X-Easy Armchair Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
time it’s very sharp and fierce. The X-shape legs are characteristic of Pierre Jeannerets design for
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
H 27.17 in W 22.05 in D 28.75 in
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-28-A 'Authentic'
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
much as possible of the historical traces and value.
Authenticity:
We sell only authentic
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-20-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-62-A Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Jeanneret Chandigarh”, Assouline 2019, p. 115,329.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Office Chair / Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from that
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Pair of Easy ChairPJ-SI-29-A / Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Mid-Century pieces from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-SI-13-A, Demountable Chair, Circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
, and Mid-Century Modern elegance, crafted by the visionary Pierre Jeanneret around 1955-1956.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Cane
H 27.76 in W 18.71 in D 19.69 in
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-24-A Footstool - Teak - Origin Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-SI-24-A by Pierre Jeanneret - Rectangular low stool, c.1960. Version with curule caned
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 15.36 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-36-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Leather
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-A Kangaroo Chair / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from that chair. No
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-14-A Cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
wiser than the heroic western design approach.
All the pieces are authentic. They are done in Indian
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-38-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-62-A Armchair for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-SI-62-A rare camelback chair by Pierre Jeanneret - Sometimes named the PJ-010617 teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 28.35 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-R-27-B, Circa 1955, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-R-27-B by Pierre Jeanneret - This double-sided low cupboard, known as “5-hole rack” or
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 12.8 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-41-A Advocate Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 33.47 in W 17.92 in D 20.08 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02 Clark Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 27.96 in W 48.23 in D 32.49 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 19.1 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-C Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 18.31 in W 53.94 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-R-27-B File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-21-A High Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
.
Authenticity:
That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-04-A Square Table / Authentic Mid-Century Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 36.03 in D 36.03 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-23-A Linen Box / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Teak, Cane
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-14-A Executive Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.15 in W 61.03 in D 61.03 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-13-D Console Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.73 in W 48.82 in D 25.01 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-05-A Architect Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Teak
H 36.23 in W 44.89 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-09-A Bedside cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 21.26 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-B Bench Seat / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 23.63 in W 60.24 in D 30.32 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-L-09-A Cane Daybed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
.
Authenticity:
That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-08-A Student Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 20.67 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-30-D Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-54-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from that chair. No
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Easy Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair PJ-SI-30-C Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Fur, Teak
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-12-A Secretary Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 36.23 in D 24.02 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-58-A Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Pierre Jeanneret. Each part is authentic Mid-Century, each part is originally from that stool. No wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-E Teak Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
H 17.92 in W 53.94 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-19-A Administration Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden
Category
Antique Early 1600s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30.32 in W 45.28 in D 27.96 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-41-B Advocate Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
H 34.26 in W 65.75 in D 24.41 in
Piere Jeanneret PJ-L-05-A Single Bed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak, Cedar, Cotton
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-55-a Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 12.8 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-45-A / B SET / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
is an authentic Mid-Century set from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-46-a Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TB-05-A Glass Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
, embodying an expressing the pure ideas of Jeanneret. There is something deeply touching about this design
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 15.95 in W 47.45 in D 17.33 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-42-A Bridge Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from that
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 30.71 in W 27.17 in D 25.2 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-05-A Dining Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30.32 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-24-A Square Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 15.36 in W 17.92 in D 11.82 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-A Sofa Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from this sofa chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 30.71 in
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Authentic Jeanneret For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic authentic jeanneret available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every authentic jeanneret was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect authentic jeanneret — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right authentic jeanneret, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Authentic Jeanneret?
The average selling price for an authentic jeanneret at 1stDibs is $15,500, while they’re typically $3,965 on the low end and $97,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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