Barney Flagg for Drexel 'Parallel' Mid-Century Walnut Credenza
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A timeless icon of American Mid-Century Modern design, this Barney Flagg for Drexel "Parallel" walnut credenza showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and architectural styling that ...
Walnut
Mid Century "Parallel" Walnut End Table Commode by Barney Flagg For Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
By Barney Flagg for Drexel, "Parallel" Collection, markers mark on back as "900 630- 2 PARALLEL BY DREXEL" Barney Flagg was a prominent furniture designer known for his contribution...
Oak
$3,300Sale Price / set|25% Off
Barney Flagg for Drexel Midcentury Walnut Dining Chairs set of Six
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant set of six Midcentury Modern dining chairs was designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and thoughtful proportions that define American ...
Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Credenza and Hutch
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 72 wide x 20 deep x 32 inches high The hutch measures: 59.5 wide x 12 deep x 4...
Cane, Walnut
Gentlemen's Dresser by Barney Flagg for Drexel, Parallel Line, USA, 1960s
By Barney Flagg
Located in Deland, FL
Discover the elegance of mid-century design with our rare Drexel Parallel Gentleman's Dresser. This limited-production piece, crafted in the 1960s, is a highly collectible item, perf...
Glass, Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid-Century Walnut and Cane Credenza and Hutch
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern credenza and hutch from Drexel's iconic Parallel collection, designed by renowned American designer Barney Flagg.
Cane, Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Carved Walnut 5-Drawer Tall Dresser or Chest
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Barney Flagg, this dresser was made in the 1960s by Drexel, who was the manufacturer for other high-end designers at the time.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 6-Drawer Dresser by Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel
Located in Seattle, WA
This six drawer dresser was designed by Barney Flagg for a Drexel as part of the parallel collection, introduced in the mid 20th century.
Wood
$1,293Sale Price|35% Off
Exquisite Barney Flagg cocktail table for Drexel
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in South Charleston, WV
Exquisite and detailed with tapered features abound. Barney Flagg for Drexel, 1962 in Walnut and in exceptional original condition.
Walnut
1960s Drexel Barney Flagg Walnut Wedge Tripod Table
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern walnut wedge table tripod base designed by Barney Flagg Parallel for Drexel, USA circa the 1960s.
Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W72 W90 D43 H29.5 KC28 Leaf W18 VIntage fully restored dining table with drop leaf sides and one center extensions. Dining table is strucutrally sound and sturdy. Table features ico...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 18 in W 35 in D 38 in
Barney Flagg Parallel Side Tables for Drexel in Solid Bleached Birch
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful set of three side tables by Drexler. The tables are made of solid birch and have a bleached and blanched oil finish. Many pieces are stored in our warehouse, so please ...
Midcentury Parallel Group Chair by Barney Flagg for Drexel
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Parallel Group high back chair in black button tufted Faux leather with nail head detailing by Barney Flagg for Drexel model #995-712. Good vintage condition with some w...
Textile, Wood
Barney Flagg For Drexel Parallel Walnut End Table Nightstand
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek, minimal, Mid-Century Modern, walnut nightstand by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture from the "Parallel Collection".
Walnut
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H 23 in W 26 in D 17 in
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern bedside tables By Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture, "Parallel Collection" USA, 1960s Sculpted walnut, in black lacquered finish.
Walnut, Lacquer
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H 23 in W 26 in D 17 in
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern bedside tables By Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture, "Parallel Collection" USA, 1960s Sculpted walnut, in black lacquered finish.
Walnut, Lacquer
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H 45 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut highboy dresser or gentleman's chest with unique flip-up vanity mirror By Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture "Parallel Collection" USA, ...
Mirror, Walnut
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H 32.25 in W 72 in D 20.25 in
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser, Refinished
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut long dresser or credenza By Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture "Parallel Collection", USA, 1960s Measures: 72" W x 20.25" D x 32...
Walnut
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H 36.25 in W 56.5 in D 4.25 in
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut and Cane Full Size Headboard
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern full size headboard By Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture, "Parallel Collection" USA, 1960s Sculpted walnut, with caned panels.
Cane, Walnut
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H 37 in W 25.5 in D 35 in
Barney Flagg for Drexel Sculptural Walnut “Parallel” Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid-Century modern walnut “Parallel” lounge chair and ottoman set having sculptural lines with black tweed upholstery and tufted backrest. Designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel circa 1...
Cotton, Polyester, Walnut
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H 36.75 in W 54 in L 36.75 in
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Tambour Door Sideboard, Newly Restored
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut tambour door sideboard credenza or bar cabinet Featuring sleek Danish-inspired design similar to pieces by Arne Vodder and Finn Juhl By...
Walnut
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H 37 in W 25.5 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Rare Parallel Chair and Ottoman, Barney Flagg for Drexel
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very rare solid walnut chair and ottoman designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel. Retains it's original black faux leather and is perfect for the designer who needs to reupholster.
Walnut, Upholstery
Nightstands by Barney Flagg for Drexel ‘Parallel’, America, 1960s
By Barney Flagg
Located in Round Rock, TX
Rare pair of nightstands designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel, c. 1960s. Part of Drexel’s ‘Parallel’ series, these beautiful examples are made from rich walnut and glass tops.
Glass, Walnut
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H 38 in W 34.5 in D 19 in
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Sculpted Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Barney Flagg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel walnut sculpted Lounge chair and ottoman.
Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Midcentury Dining Chairs set of Four
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Experience midcentury modern style and comfort with Barney Flagg for Drexel Midcentury Dining Chairs.
Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut and Cane Armchairs, Pair
By Barney Flagg
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and excellent pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut and cane armchairs designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel, circa 1960. The chairs feature gorgeous sculpted walnut frames, with ca...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Coffee Table
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barney Flagg for Drexel Profile Mid Century leather top coffee table Coffee table measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 16.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
Leather, Wood
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H 17 in W 25.75 in D 13.5 in
Mid Century Parallel End Table Nightstand by Barney Flagg For Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presenting a stylish and understated Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstand designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture's "Parallel Collection".
Oak
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century walnut 5-drawer highboy dresser This dresser is 39 wide and 20.5 deep by 42 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
Walnut
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H 70 in W 50 in D 19 in
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut Sideboard Credenza Buffet an
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barney Flagg for Drexel parallel mid century walnut sideboard credenza buffet and hutch Buffet and hutch measure: 50 wide x 19 deep x 70 inches high; hutch is 12 inches deep All...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk in Walnut by Barney Flagg for Drexel
By Barney Flagg
Located in Deland, FL
Simultaneously subtle and elegant this perfectly-sized writers desk, designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel's "Parallel" line, is as practical as it is visually captivating.
Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Dining Chairs
By Barney Flagg
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Ideal mates for your Danish modern dining table. Designed by Barney Flagg in the 1960s, these Drexel parallel dining chairs seem to be inspired by both Scandinavian and Italian mo...
Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Series End Tables
By Barney Flagg
Located in South Charleston, WV
Drexel, Parallel series, designed by Barney Flagg.
Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Series Coffee Table
By Barney Flagg
Located in South Charleston, WV
Drexel, Parallel series, designed by Barney Flagg.
Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Dining Table
By Barney Flagg
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed by Barney Flagg in the 1960’s, this Drexel Parallel dining table seems to be inspired by both Scandinavian and Italian modern design.
Walnut
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H 32 in W 56 in D 20.5 in
Six-Drawer Dresser by Barney Flagg for Drexel's Parallel Line, USA, c. 1960's
By Barney Flagg
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare six-drawer dresser designed by the influential Barney Flagg for Drexel's Parallel Line. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered walnut with exceptional old-gr...
Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Tambour Door Sideboard Credenza
By Barney Flagg
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut tambour door sideboard or credenza designed by Barney Flagg for the Parallel line by Drexel. The credenza features gorgeous walnut wo...
Walnut
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H 32 in W 62 in D 20 in
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Vintage Midcentury Lowboy Dresser Credenza C.
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Denville, NJ
Add a touch of vintage charm to your bedroom with this Mid-Century Modern 1960s vintage lowboy 6-drawer dresser from Drexel Furniture’s Parallel line, designed by Barney Flagg.
Walnut
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.