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Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Solid Maple Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern style armchairs
In the manner of Bertha Schaefer
By
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Mid-Century Modern End Tables by Baker Furniture Co.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of end tables, made by Baker Furniture Co. in the USA, are just as well-built as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl, Marked Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass bowl, Baker Furniture Company. Circa 1970's, the large and thick rimmed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Two-Tier Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern style walnut coffee or cocktail table
By Baker Furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style coffee table, cocktail table, or low console table
By
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 19.75 in W 35.25 in D 20.25 in
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple and Chrome Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table.
In the manner of Milo Baughman
By
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Expanding Coffee Table, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern slatted expandable bench or coffee table
By Baker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.25 in W 48 in D 18 in
Mid Century Credenza/Sideboard by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Chrome Base with full wood construction. Missing locks but they are replaceable.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Campaign Rosewood Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 31.38 in W 35.13 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table with Chrome Legs by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and unique mid-century dining table by Baker Furniture that features a rich brown wood top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 40 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Baker Furniture Carved and stained Walnut Tiered Candle Stand
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A cute Mid-Century Baker Furniture Carved and stained Walnut Candle Stand. Very sturdy.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 21.25 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Baker Furniture Mid Century Brass Arm Chairs, a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture mid century brass arm chairs - a pair
Each chair measures: 22 wide x 25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture American Mid-Century Walnut, Leather, and Brass Faux Bamboo Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut desk with a black leather top and three drawers with rounded wooden
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30 in W 48 in D 24.25 in
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple and Ebonized Bedside Chests
By Baker Furniture Company, Brian Palmer
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer chests or nightstands
By Brian Palmer for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Chrome
H 30.75 in W 18 in D 19.75 in
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Campaign Walnut, Cane, and Brass Nightstand, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Campaign nightstand or side table
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21.25 in W 24 in D 16 in
Pair of Baker Mid-Century Asian Modern Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
aluminum hardware and a sleek pared down form that proves less can be more. Signed Baker in the drawer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Modern Octagonal Coffee Table by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern coffee table with an octagonal shape and a two-tone top. Sleek design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rolling Leather Ottoman by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home decor a spin with this charming rolling ottoman from the American craftsmen of Baker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Baker Furniture Company Brass Tables Mid Century Two-Tiered Glass Shelves 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Camden, ME
Baker Furniture Company pair of faux bamboo brass two-tiered glass top side tables in bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Dining Table
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Dining Table
This dining table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Pair of Baker Furniture Slipper Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of 1960's Mid-Century Modern Asian inspired slipper chairs with lattice backs. Part
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Baker Furniture Contemporary Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
means that unlike our mid century furniture, we do NOT automatically send our contemporary furniture
Category
2010s American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Hexagonal Dining Table
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Hexagonal Dining Table
This dining table
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
H 29.25 in W 80 in D 80 in
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Baker Furniture Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A Danish Modern design by Finn Juhl for American manufacturer Baker Furniture. This relationship
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
interior from classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. They have been newly upholstered in a metallic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Pair of Mid Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
interior from classic Mid Century Modern to contemporary. They have been newly upholstered in a metallic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Pair of Baker Furniture Company Neoclassical-Style Circular Mahogany End
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century Neoclassical-style mahogany end / side tables with circular tops and a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
MCM Baker Furniture Cocktail Table
By Bill Sofield, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Bill Sofield for Baker Furniture Coffee
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture Contemporary Ottoman Stools, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
our restoration shop is overwhelmed with mid century pieces, our contemporary furniture is sold in "As
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern "Far East Collection" Arm Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27 in W 31 in D 25 in
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Collection Two Drawer Side Table on Wheels
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A Baker Furniture Company Hictoric Charleston Collection Two Drawer Side Table with tapered legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27.75 in W 19.25 in D 16.5 in
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
look of these- give your interior real Mid-century authenticity.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 27.25 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
1970's Vintage Coffee Table by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Vintage Coffee/ Cocktail Table by Baker Furniture Company. This table has the Baker Badge.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Modern Style Cabinet Credenza by Baker Milling Road Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular two part cabinet by Baker Furniture as part of their Millertown Road collection.
The
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Mahogany and Tooled Leather Stinciled Top Custom Candle Stand
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Baker furniture mahogany and tooled leather and stinciled top pedestal candle stand or side table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Stands
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 20.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Baker Furniture Pedestal Games Table with Craquelure Finish
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker Furniture oxblood lacquer pedestal games table with craquelure finish. The finish is offset
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie Modular Chest Bookcase Shelf Mid-Century Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie style 2-piece modular bookcase chest. The top shelving unit sits on top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 59.25 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
Baker Furniture Inlaid Oak Welsh Credenza Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
our restoration shop is overwhelmed with mid century pieces, our contemporary furniture is sold in "As
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Custom Set of Eight Baker Furniture Ebonized Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two arm and six side chairs in a midcentury style with curved and open X form backs. The frames were custom ebonized, raised on square tapering legs, splayed in the back. The seats u...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Far East Ming Armchair Michael Taylor Baker Furniture Co
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s by Baker Furniture Co attributed to Far East Collection Ming Armchair Michael Taylor
after
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Baker Furniture Contemporary Mahogany Clawfoot Center Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
means that unlike our mid century furniture, we do NOT automatically send our contemporary furniture
Category
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Side Tables, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie occasional side tables
By
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak, Burl
H 24.25 in W 21.75 in D 26 in
Baker Furniture Midcentury Black Lacquered Pedestal Side Tables, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of midcentury Hollywood Regency black lacquered pedestal side tables
By Baker
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 16.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Carved Mahogany Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie carved mahogany coffee or cocktail
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 13.38 in W 39.63 in D 27.75 in
Pair of Vintage Baker Furniture Side Tables, circa 1970s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage baker furniture side tables, circa 1970s
Fantastic pair of maple inlay side
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...
Materials
Maple
Finn Juhl for Baker Square Walnut Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Finn Juhl for Baker Square Walnut Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Baker Furniture Round End Side Center Hall Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Baker Furniture Round End Side Center Hall Tables, A Pair
Vintage classic pair of wood tables from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Pair Baker Chinoiserie Asian Tansu Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Pair of amazingly beautiful Japanese Tansu small chests or nightstands by Baker. Dark stained oak
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 18.5 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Baker Furniture Company Magazine Periodical Rack, Brass Casters
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Baker Furniture Company magazine periodical rack, brass casters. Original finish. Labelled
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. Slipper Chairs, Classic Modern Design
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 Matching American mid-century slipper chairs with wood lacquered frames with rectangular
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 26.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Pair of Baker Furniture Midcentury Wicker Side Tables with Tapered Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage Baker Furniture Company wicker side tables from the mid 20th century, with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These rare and stylish upholstered swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Their beautiful and sculptural shape are in style of Milo Ba...
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Burled Walnut and Parcel Painted Side Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency pedestal tea tables or occasional side
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl, Paint
H 16.13 in W 18 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Walnut and Black Lacquer End Tables, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie side tables
By Baker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 16.13 in W 18 in D 18 in
BAKER Milling Road Walnut Mid 20th Century Gentleman's Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A classic Mid Century style gentleman's chest by Baker Furniture Company, for their Milling Road
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Midcentury Campaign Walnut, Cane, and Brass Nightstands, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nightstands or end tables
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 24 in D 16 in
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Walnut and Black Lacquer Coffee Table, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie coffee or cocktail table
By
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 16.13 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Baker Style Black Ming Sofa & Chair Custom Upholstered
By Baker Furniture Company, Minton-Spidell
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Black Ebonized Ming Sofa with Fretwork Back and Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ming Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Bouclé, Wood
Mid Century Modern Ebonized & Walnut Night Tables Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Port Jervis, NY
. Beautifully restored, these tables offer great storage space in a quality made piece. Michael Taylor for Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Milling Road Midcentury Cherrywood and Woven Rattan Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern two-drawer cabinet chest
By Baker Furniture "Milling Road
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Baker Mid Century Modern Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of baker mid century modern furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Find 978 options for an antique or vintage piece of baker mid century modern furniture now, or shop our selection of 2 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 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of baker mid century modern furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor and Finn Juhl each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of baker mid century modern furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Baker Mid Century Modern Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of baker mid century modern furniture at 1stDibs is $3,400, while they’re typically $337 on the low end and $92,000 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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