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Vista of California 50s Bar Stools – Set of 2
By Vista of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seminal part of the California Modernism Design movement in the 50s and 60s. Vista of California was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Bar Stools by Vista of California – Set of 2
By Vista of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the seat.
Vista of California was a seminal part of the California Modernism Design movement in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Brent Bennett Ceramic Table Lamps - California Modernism
By Brent Bennett
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Pair of vintage ceramic table lamps by Brent Bennett. These are vintage pieces, hand-thrown by Brent Bennett. Finials and shade are new production. Ready for use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Greta Magnusson Grossman Dining Table for Glenn of California
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Rectangular dining table by Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California, circa. 1950s. The table
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid Century Lowboy Dresser by Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California, c1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California
Located in Chino Hills, CA
minimalism with California modernism.
Crafted with the utmost care from rich mahogany wood, this piece
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 64.5 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Walnut & Velvet w/ Brass Sabots by Karpen
By Karpen of California
Located in New York, NY
, these chairs embody the sophistication and timeless appeal of California Mid-Century Modernism at its
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.75 in W 32 in D 32 in
Eskimo Fisherman Vase Edmund Ronaky California Modern
By Edmund Ronaky
Located in Mobile, AL
A rare large scale Eskimo fisherman theme mid century modern vase by noted California Artist Edmund
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
California Captured Mid-Century Modern Architecture, Marvin Rand
Located in New York City, NY
learning on postwar American architecture, California Modernism and architectural photography. His work has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
Irving J. Gill, Architect, California Architecture Hardcover Book, 2006
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gill, California architecture, Arts and Crafts, modernism, or turn-of-the-century development in
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Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Books
Materials
Paper
Barbara Willis Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Barbara Willis
Located in Studio City, CA
California Pottery, From Missions to Modernism
2003 Autry Museum of the American West, California Pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 2.5 in W 17 in D 7 in
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950
This sofa
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Rare Mid Century Walnut & Oak Dining Table by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
renowned designer Lou Hodges, this table embodies the spirit of California modernism that Hodges and his
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
California Abstract Expressionist Linocut Lithograph Ronald Reagan Political Art
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Surfside, FL
art, he began dabbling in art in his spare time while learning how to decorate furniture in antique
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Linocut
California Abstract Expressionist Linocut Lithograph Sepia Print Edition of 6
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Surfside, FL
decorate furniture in antique styles. He became foreman of the furniture company's decorating department
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Linocut
Ray Kappe RK13 Side Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK13 side table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
California Modernism
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 22.45 in W 24.02 in D 16.46 in
Ray Kappe RK12 Side Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK12 side table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
California Modernism
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
H 22.45 in W 24.02 in D 16.46 in
Ray Kappe RK10 Coffee Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK10 coffee table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
California Modernism
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 12.41 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Bar Stool by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, USA, 1960s
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Berlin, DE
an American furniture designer and craftsman. He was born in San Francisco, California and studied
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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brown Saltman Solid Walnut End Table with Burl Walnut Inset
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Soquel, CA
California collection and was producing modern furniture.
Keal’s work also fit snugly into what we now call
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Vintage 1960s American Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Cobalt Blue Ray Kappe RK4 Sofa in Red Oak, new
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Hallingdal 65
California Modernism is synonymous with sophisticated minimal structures, featuring open
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Fir
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chino Hills, CA
piece carries the legacy of his transformative work in furniture design. Kagan, a pioneer of organic
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
Ray Kappe RK15 Dining Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK15 dining table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
California Modernism
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Glass
H 28.94 in W 104.73 in D 37.01 in
Ray Kappe RK9 Dining Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK9 dining table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
California Modernism
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28.94 in W 60.24 in D 43.39 in
Magnificent Modeline Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Table Lamp 1958 Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
HAND CARVED
DANISH MODERN
ROSEWOOD & BRASS
MODELINE OF CALIFORNIA TABLE LAMP!
The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
C. 1947 Photograph by Julius Shulman of Kaufmann House by Richard Neutra 8x10 in
By Julius Shulman, Richard Neutra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in history and is known as an instrumental figure in communicating American modernism to the eyes of
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
H 10 in W 8 in D 0.1 in
PAIR EPIC MODELINE Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamps ALUMINUM & WALNUT 1958
By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
PAIR!
HAND CARVED
DANISH MODERN
WALNUT & ALL ALUMINUM ACCENTS
MODELINE OF CALIFORNIA
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Large Scale Custom End Tables with Marble Tops by Designer Arthur Elrod
By Arthur Elrod
Located in St. Louis, MO
end tables or nightstands in the 1965 for a California interior commission, provenance by request. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble
H 22 in W 36 in D 36 in
Ray Kappe RK11 Coffee Table in Red Oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK11 coffee table in red oak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
California Modernism
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Oak
H 12.41 in W 59.53 in D 29.85 in
Painting Little Boy With The Cat By Henrique Medina, 1961
By Henrique Medina
Located in Lisbon, PT
while studying in Paris.
In the period of Modernism, Medina initially engaged in academic painting but
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20th Century Portuguese Drawings
Materials
Canvas
Painting Of A Naked Woman By Henrique Medina, 1941
By Henrique Medina
Located in Lisbon, PT
of Modernism, Medina initially engaged in academic painting but eventually veered towards becoming a
Category
20th Century Portuguese Drawings
Materials
Paper
Greta Grossman B-4 Table Lamp, Black / White
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
effortlessly into almost any environment, adding a dash of American modernism panache to the room. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Greta Grossman B-4 Table Lamp, Italian Green
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
effortlessly into almost any environment, adding a dash of American modernism panache to the room. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Greta Grossman B-4 Table Lamp, French Blue
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
effortlessly into almost any environment, adding a dash of American modernism panache to the room. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Greta Grossman B-4 Table Lamp - Black / White
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
effortlessly into almost any environment, adding a dash of American modernism panache to the room. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Greta Grossman B-4 Table Lamp, Chianti Red
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
effortlessly into almost any environment, adding a dash of American modernism panache to the room. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Greta Magnusson Grossman "Grasshopper" Floor Lamp for Bergboms, Sweden 1947
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Utrecht, NL
recognisable and known floor lamps of Scandinavian Modernism. Its signature appearance is based on the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 48.82 in W 14.18 in D 14.57 in
Modernist 'Abalone Lawyer's Lamp' with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of traditional shades, putting the organic source material behind so much 20th century modernism
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cement, Brass
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H 19 in W 5.5 in D 6 in
GMG Chaise Longue
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
link between European design and Californian modernism, Grossman designed the GMG Chaise Longue by
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Customizable Gubi GMG Chaise Longue Designed by Greta M. Grossman
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in New York, NY
link between European design and Californian modernism, Grossman designed the GMG Chaise Longue by
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2010s Danish Chaise Longues
Materials
Textile
Postmodern Industrial Dining Table Designed by Robert Josten
By Robert Josten
Located in Culver City, CA
This dining table is equal parts post modern and industrial modern and just oozes California
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Pair 1992 Signed Gregg Robinson Post Modern Geometric Abstract Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Institute in California. Robinson’s precise, geometric style is most reminiscent of the classic modernism
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
No Reserve
H 64 in W 16 in D 2 in
Francis De Erdely Watercolor and Pencil "Mexican Shark Fisherman"
By Francis De Erdely 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Private California collection.
Watercolor height: 23 1/2 inches (59.7 cm).
Watercolor width: 29 1/2
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paper
Table Refectory Dining Seats18 Antiquarian Parquetry Elm Oak Box 368cm 145" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
: Private Collection UK. The Estate Of Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, USA. Wendy was born in California to
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Antique 1880s British Gothic Revival Dining Room Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Elm, Oak
H 29.93 in W 144.89 in D 30.71 in
Hollywood Bowl Stage Color Chromogenic Photographic Print by Julius Shulman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
California, Berkeley before returning to Los Angeles where in 1936 he received his first assignment to
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1990s American Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Hollywood Bowl Color Chromogenic Photographic Print by Julius Shulman, Signed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Angeles when he was a child. He briefly studied at the University of California, Berkeley before returning
Category
1990s American Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Ray Kappe RK8 Letterbox by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ray Kappe RK8 letterbox by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
California modernism is synonymous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Cherry, Teak, Pine, Plastic
"Desert Figures" Mixed Media by Ynez Johnston '1920-2019'
By Ynez Johnston
Located in Palm Desert, CA
an existing art collection.
"Ynez Johnston was born in 1920 in Berkeley, California. She attended
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
Italian Silver Plated Faux Bamboo Marble Top Coffee or Side Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in St. Louis, MO
.
Arthur Elrod, the Palm Springs modernism interior decorator placed this cocktail table in a mid-1960s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate
Ebonized Mahogany Tri-Level Round Coffee Table, Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman LA
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. 1952.
A pioneering force in the evolution of California Modern, Paul László imbued the more rigid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Wayne Thom
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
Modernism, this monograph devoted to Wayne Thom chronicles his photographic practice and the architectural
Category
2010s Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
Brass figurative sculpture on a black marble base attr to Curtis Jere, USA 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in ECHT, NL
signature.
According to Modernism magazine, which interviewed Jerry Fels shortly before his death in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Rare Harry Bertoia Sterling Silver Brooch "Ginko Leaves" ca. 1940s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
: 2.94 " long x 1.5 " wide x .30 " deep.
Although associated with Mid-Century Modern furniture, Harry
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ray Kappe RK5 Credenza in Red Oak / Teak by Original in Berlin, Germany, 2020
By Original in Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Teak veneered doors, formica sliding doors and red oak boards.
California Modernism is synonymous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Formica, Oak, Teak
H 30.16 in W 114.18 in D 17.96 in
Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
furniture, Harry Bertoia was originally a jewelry designer who used both sterling silver, precious stones
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
H 0.25 in W 1.25 in D 11 in
Monumental Harry Bertoia Silver Necklace, Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne D.JE.49
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made
Category
Vintage 1940s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 5.75 in W 12.75 in D 0.5 in
Ezra Stoller, a Photographic History of Modern American Architecture
Located in New York City, NY
, digital design, and California Modernism at numerous universities, institutions, and museums, and in 2013
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
'Abalone Siren's Sconce' with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of traditional shades, putting the organic source material behind so much 20th century modernism
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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H 8 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Curtis Jere Raindrops Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cathedral City, CA
.
According to Modernism magazine, which interviewed Jerry Fels shortly before his death in October 2008, the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture by Aaron Kllc
Located in London, GB
California Modernism aesthetics is apparent in his work.
Working primarily in black and white Kllc’s works
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2010s American Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Reclaimed Wooden Sculptural Panel by Aaron Kllc
Located in London, GB
works with paint, clay and glass and found objects.
His interest in Japanese and California Modernism
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
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Questions About California Modernism Furniture
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
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