Mid Century Italian Curved Executive Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Large Mid Century Italian Executive Desk fully finished on all sides and comprised of harmonious
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Fruitwood
Mid Century Italian Curved Executive Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Large Mid Century Italian Executive Desk fully finished on all sides and comprised of harmonious
Fruitwood
Italian Mid Century Modern Curved Desk
Located in Red Lion, PA
Wooden frame with parchment covering and glass top. Made in Italy, ca. 1930 In need of minor restoration Glass top has cracks- may need to be replaced
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
angles, scaled to fit into many different settings, the desk's finished back allows it to work mid-room
Brass
Excellent Harvey Probber Curved Slim Walnut Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sculptural modern "Advent" model walnut desk, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s
Walnut
Jens Risom Style Mid Century Walnut Curved Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Style Mid Century Walnut Curved Executive Desk This desk measures: 83.5 wide x 38.5
Cane, Walnut
Harvey Probber Curved Walnut Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive and sculptural curved top executive desk in walnut by Harvey Probber. Panoramic scale
Chrome
Chic Vintage Curved Lucite Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
This sexy and unique curved Lucite desk with a lower tier for storage. Chrome stretcher to base
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Curved Leather Office Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern curved leather office chair. America, circa 1970s. Original Mid-Century Modern
Stainless Steel
1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
beauty! The distinctive craftsmanship frame that give this piece a delightful Mid Century design
Chrome
Custom Midcentury Style Curved Walnut Desk by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom midcentury style curved kidney shaped American walnut desk with three drawers. Made in Los
Walnut
Curved executive desk by Jules Wabbes, Belgium 1950's
By Jules Wabbes, Mobilier Universel
Located in Brussels, BE
Mobilier Universel in the late 1950s, this desk embodies structured charm. Its sturdy chrome-plated steel
Wood
$13,510
H 29.34 in W 59.06 in D 32.29 in
Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Lewes, England
Small Industry Organization dated Vännäs, 26 June 1947. The desk and has a delicious curved design
Birch
$12,000 / item
H 28.75 in W 55.52 in D 30.32 in
Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet '2 Available'
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French midcentury mahogany curved desk with a leather top and bronze details
Bronze
$1,537
H 31.5 in W 23.04 in D 21.26 in
Finn Juhl Armchair or Desk Chair in Curved Beech and Grey Fabric, Denmark 1970s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Roma, IT
beautiful solid beechwood, the sinuous lines of the curved armrests and backrest and the tapered legs make
Fabric, Wood, Beech
$1,429 / set
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
Set of Six Curved Beech Desk Chairs by Pagholz Flötotto with Armrests, Germany
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany by Pagholz Flötotto, 1960s. They feature a chrome-plated metal frame and a curved
Metal, Chrome
Italian Curved Glass and Metal Magazine Holder, FIAM, 1980s
Located in Meda, MB
1980s magazine holder produced in Italy by FIAM. It is completely in curved and tempered glass and
Metal
$150,000 / set
H 105 in W 136 in D 46 in
Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of
Marble, Bronze, Gold
Jacques Adnet Curved Desk Lamp With Black Leather Trim, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Desk lamp made for various embassies by Jacques Adnet, this one bears a bronze medallion
Brass
$1,995
H 14 in W 9.5 in D 10 in
Brass Desk Table Lamp, Italy, C 1950, Curved Brass Base with Red Metal Shade
Located in New York, NY
Brass table lamp with a red metal shade. This lamp is from Italy, C 1950. The lamp has not been polished. The lamp is in original condition. The lamp will come with a small transform...
Brass
$15,000
H 28.75 in W 55 in D 27.55 in
Jacques Adnet, Curved Leather &Mahogany Desk with Bronze Details, France, 1955
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
exceptional desk features elegant columnar supports, bronze details and a luxurious brown leather top. It is
Bronze
British Mid-Century Modern Design Golden Oak Curved Desk
Located in London, GB
Midcentury desk. A fine English oak desk with a curved design. Bank of three drawers to the left
Oak
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 77.17 in D 35.44 in
"Compass" Desk, Curved Tabletop with Drawers by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brussels, BE
"Compass" desk, curved tabletop with drawers Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) Manufactured by Les Ateliers
Steel
Carl Auböck Paperweight Curve #5085
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Founded in the 19th century as a metal workshop for girdling and chasing, the traditional Carl
Brass
Mid Century Curved Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern grey leather top writing desk with three drawers. This desk is crafted with
Wood
American Mid Century Modern Curving Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
American Mid Century Modern curving desk with bank of drawers on one side and bookcase shelving on
Chrome
Mid-Century Oak Curved French Desk
Located in London, GB
An oak curved desk. French, c1960s. Two drawers to each side. Generally very good condition
Oak
Fine Italian Mid Century Curved Executive Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Spectacular Italian Mid Century Curved Executive Desk with a floating plateau displaying its
Walnut
Mid Century Modernist Curved Desk with Floating Top
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century modernist walnut curved desk with floating top in high gloss ebonized and cerused
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Curved Desk with Floating Top
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modernist ivory white curved desk with floating top with brass feet and hardware. We
Incredible Mid Century Italian Curved Top Desk By Bernini
By Bernini
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Incredibly beautiful and stylish midcentury Italian desk with curved front featuring they most
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Curved Walnut Desk
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern desk with a unique shape and ample storage space. Features
Brass
Mid-Century Curved Trestle Base Writing Desk from J.B. Van Sciver
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in West Chester, PA
A high quality vintage writing desk featuring a curved top with three drawers on a trestle base
Wood
Unique Mid-Century Walnut Curved Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This imposing vintage desk features sturdy walnut construction, brass drawer pulls, and heavy duty
Walnut
Mid Century Style Black Writing Desk with Curved Chrome X-Base
Located in Astoria, NY
A sleek, sophisticated writing desk created by Kimball offers an elegant venue for writing and
Chrome
Danish Curved-Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous mid-century desk with finished back. Unique curved top with back lip, seven drawers with
Midcentury Curved Desk, France
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury French curved desk with four front locking drawers. Pallisander wood. Decorative
Palisander
Sold
H 30.75 in W 37 in D 19.5 in
Mid-20th Century Black Console Desk with Curved Front and Original Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant mid-20th-century console or writing desk featuring a graceful curved front and three
Leather, Wood
Harvey Probber Curved Top Walnut Desk Mid-century Danish Modern
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
HARVEY PROBBER CURVED TOP EXECUTIVE DESK. THIS DESK HAS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLED WITH TWO PULL
An architectural Italian curved desk
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary C1940 Italian curved desk made from solid cherrywood with a cobalt blue glass top
Aluminum
Italian Architectural 1940s Curved Desk
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian 1940s desk.
Wood
Johnson Furniture Curved-Top Blonde Desk
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice design by Johnson Furniture curved top single pedestal desk.
Sold
H 29.75 in W 54 in L 29.75 in
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mid Century Curved Front Teak Desk
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen mid century curved front teak desk Desk measures: 54 wide x
Teak
Deco Curved Executive Desk with Inset Shelf and Laminate Top
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and inset display shelf on back. The whole desk has a curved shape and the laminate top has aluminum
Laminate
Sold
H 29 in W 50 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Curved Top Desk with 2 Drawers Ceramic Tiles & Knobs
By Gio Ponti
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut curved top desk with 2 drawers ceramic tiles & Knobs. Great designed desk
Ceramic, Walnut
Curved Danish Modern Desk by Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Denton, TX
Sculpted teak six drawer desk with built in bookcase by Architect Svend Madsen model Sh180 This
Birch, Teak
Jay Spectre Style Cerused Oak Curved Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
1980s cerused oak custom-made single drawer desk. With nickel detail and brass handles.
Brass, Nickel
Midcentury Monumental Harvey Probber Curved Surfboard Executive Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular Midcentury Harvey Probber executive desk. Impressive in size with a curved surfboard
Wood
Modern Curved Black Leather Writing Desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk
By Nancy Corzine
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved black leather writing desk by Nancy Corzine Fusion Desk. Original Nancy Corzine
Metal
Art Deco Curved Mahogany Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large Art Deco, beautifully curved, mahogany executive desk is a stately piece that commands
Leather, Mahogany
Gallotti & Radice curved desk mod President 1970s.
By Gallotti & Radice, Pierangelo Gallotti
Located in bari, IT
Gallotti & Radice curved writing desk President model in crystal and steel frame 1970s.
Crystal, Steel
Italian Large Scale Curved Writing Desk, circa 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani, Jean Royère
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Italian large scale curved writing desk, circa 1955. Maple frame with a dark smoked glass top.
Glass, Maple
Danish Modern Curved Teak Desk by Svend Aage Madsen
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is a stunning example of mid-century craftsmanship. This unique desk features a beautifully executed
Teak
Curved Wooden Desk in The Manner of Paul Luszlo.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Curved Wooden Desk with Green Leather Top in the manner of Paul Luszlo. This piece features a
Metal
Jules Wabbes curved executive mahogany and jatoba desk 1958
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Paris, IDF
, this desk embodies structured charm. Its sturdy chrome-plated steel frame harmonises perfectly with the
Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 30.32 in
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Curved Top, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Curved Top, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century
Teak
Cimo Curved Top Midcentury Desk Table
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Amazing designed desk table that reminds a flying space ship with curved top floating like drawers
Metal
Rare Lime Green Cursed Oak Curved Executive Desk by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist Curved desk,manufactured by Stow Davis,, Original Grey Green Cursed oak finish
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.34 in W 59.06 in D 32.29 in
Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Lewes, England
Small Industry Organization dated Vännäs, 26 June 1947. The desk and has a delicious curved design
Birch
Sold
H 29.34 in W 59.06 in D 32.29 in
Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Lewes, England
Small Industry Organization dated Vännäs, 26 June 1947. The desk and has a delicious curved design
Birch
Sold
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Root Burl Curved Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Stunning Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burr walnut
Brass
Ultra Chic Modernist Curved Lucite Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Modernist Vanity / Desk chair features a frame of moulded lucite supporting the seat
Ultra Chic Modernist Curved Lucite Desk or Vanity Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous modernist vanity or desk chair in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones features a frame
Lucite, Velvet
Sold
H 29 in W 78.25 in L 29 in
Dramatic Curved DESK in Mahogany & Luxe Goatskin on Tapered Legs Mexico 1960s
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC is pleased to offer: Luxurious desk with a fabulous curved shape. Constructed in mahogany
Goatskin, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.14 in W 81.11 in L 29.14 in
Large Executive Desk by Trau, Italian 1960s, Wooden Top on Curved Metal Legs
By Trau
Located in London, GB
Large executive desk by Trau, Turin, Italy, 1960s, veneered in Indian palisander. On both sides of
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.5 in W 74 in D 34 in
Lou Hodges Curved Top Walnut Executive Desk for Creative Crafts w/ File Storage
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grains that compliment its masterful style. Lou Hodges was a pivotal figure in the history of Mid-Century
Oak, Walnut
Svend Aage Madsen Teak Curved Desk , Rare, Denmark 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in London, GB
Teak curved desk by Svend Aage Madsen, Denmark 1960s. Very rare. 3 drawers on the left side, 3 on
Teak
Antique Spanish Desk Carved in Mahogany with Serpentine Curved Legs
Located in Houston, TX
Incredible carved wood desk in a rich mahogany, carved on all sides so That it could be viewed
Mahogany
Sold
H 29.25 in W 56 in D 28.13 in
Svend Madsen Danish Teak Curved Top Desk with Bookcase Cabinet Front
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The essence of Danish Modern elegance defines this sculptural teak desk, conceived in the early
Teak
Sold
H 29.25 in W 56 in D 28.13 in
Danish Teak Curved Top Desk with Bookcase Cabinet Front by Svend Madsen
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Moretti, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
side features bookcase storage, stunning design Mid-Century Modern Danish teak desk with plenty of
Teak
Modernist Curved Lucite & Crocodile Gauffrage Velvet Chair
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Modernist Vanity / Desk chair features a frame of moulded lucite supporting the seat
Seymour James Wiener Kodawood Curved Back Walnut Side Chair
By Seymour J. Wiener, Kodawood
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a walnut side chair designed by Seymour James Wiener for Kodawood. It is signed by Kodawood.
Walnut
Sold
H 4.34 in W 6.89 in D 3.15 in
Beautiful original 1950s Diehl Electro table clock with curved teak plywood
Located in München, DE
Mignon battery is included. Very nice minimalist Mid Century design. Fully functional, quiet original
Teak, Plywood
Sold
H 13.78 in W 5.52 in D 14.18 in
Mid-20th Century Curved Brass, Enamel and Carrara Marble Italian Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century Italian desk lamp with curved brass stem, Carrara marble base, and adjustable
Carrara Marble, Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 13.78 in W 5.52 in D 14.18 in
Mid-20th Century Curved Brass, Enamel and Carrara Marble Italian Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century Italian desk lamp with curved brass stem, Carrara marble base, and adjustable
Carrara Marble, Brass, Enamel
Black Metal Curved Desk Lamp, France 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage French black metal desk lamp featuring a curved tubular body with a circular base and a
Metal
Sold
H 17 in W 8 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Sonneman Curved Lucite and Chrome Bulb Table Desk Lamp, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, curved clear Lucite and chrome bulb table lamp by Robert
Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 68.51 in D 32.29 in
19th Century Antique Veneered Wooden Desk Curves Bronzes, Leather Carpet, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique important veneered wooden desk and decorated on all sides, with wavy curves, bronzes and
$16,919 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$13,598
H 393.71 in W 393.71 in D 393.71 in
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top, Italy 1950’s.
Leather, Nutwood
$4,800
H 30 in W 62 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Post Modern Black & Brass Desk after Gilbert Rohde in Art Deco Form
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern nod to the art deco period. This desk features glossy black laminate with brass accents. Probably Italian circa 1980's. Nice clean original condition.
Brass
$12,000 / set
H 29.25 in W 57.5 in D 27 in
Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An early design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original lilac leather and bleached mahogany curved desk with built in bookshelves. The drawers are hinged and swing open. The original ...
Leather
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Modernist lacquered wood executive desk
Located in New York, NY
Modernist lacquered wood five drawer executive desk and with cantilevered top.
Wood
1960's Executive Desk from Denmark
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Executive desk from Denmark circa mid-1960s now available. This example has matte black iron legs, open back for additional storage, interior and exterior drawers and original brass ...
Steel
$5,171Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$12,286
H 29.93 in W 73.23 in D 30.32 in
Exquisite 1920s French Art Deco Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Rosewood Desk
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1920s Art Deco Solid Rosewood Rectangular Desk With Original Fittings. The Central Drawer is housed between two sets of drawers with Chrome finished feet, and handles. This exqui...
Stainless Steel
Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Berlin, DE
Model 'Canaan' Wood, transparent white lacquered, visible wooden texture Dimensions: L.180 cm D.60 cm H.72.5 cm Design: Marcel Breuer, 1955 Manufacturer: Gavina, Italy cf. V. Vercell...
Wood
Jacques Adnet, Mahogany Semicircular Desk, France, circa 1936
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A grand mid-1930s desk as marvelous for its utility as its striking beauty. Not only do the elegant U-shape and large, receding supports complement the desk's rich mahogany finish, t...
Mahogany
Italian Walnut Executive Desk in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
A uniquely designed Italian walnut executive desk having a beautifully grained floating top over a central structure of curved design with drawers and open storage throughout, the wh...
Brass
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta, writing desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, design 1948-1949 This elegantly shaped mahogany office table, designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the late 1940s, is a testament ...
Brass
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.