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Dining Table by Charlotte Perriand for 'Les Arcs', France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining table by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort in France, embodying the timeless
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
An Ebonized Meribel Dining Table, Wood, Charlotte Perriand (attr.), France 1959
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Les Allues, Meribel. Assumingly designed by Charlotte Perriand. Original dark stained pinewood with a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 32.68 in
Charlotte Perriand Montparnasse Black Lacquered Wood Free Form Table
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Montparnasse Black Lacquered Wood Free Form Table
Manufactured by Cassina
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 72.05 in D 49.22 in
Charlotte Perriand Big Table and Two Benches for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of table and benches designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski Resort, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Vintage round table by Christian Durupt and Charlotte Perriand, 1968
By Charlotte Perriand, Christian Durupt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage round table by Christian Durupt and Charlotte Perriand, 1968
Rare large round table
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
Original Jumo 600 Chrome Lamp Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
The 600 desk lamp by the French manufacturer JUMO is one of Charlotte Perriand's most famous lamp
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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H 18.9 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in
Charlotte Perriand Ventaglio Wood Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table, model Ventaglio, designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1972. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ventaglio Wood Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table, model Ventaglio, designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1972. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Low Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low table that can be use as a sitting, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand, White Console, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Consoles Charlotte Perriand,
1960s
An original shape, powerful but pure at the same time. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Console Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Charlotte Perriand, White Console, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Consoles Charlotte Perriand,
1960s
An original shape, powerful but pure at the same time. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Console Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Charlotte Perriand, White Console, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Consoles Charlotte Perriand,
1960s
An original shape, powerful but pure at the same time. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Console Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Charlotte Perriand Black Lacquered Wood and Marble Rio Table
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Black Lacquered Wood and Marble Rio Table
Manufactured by Cassina
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Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched by Cassina
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Amber LC10 outdoor table designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand 515 Plana Wood Coffee Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1969. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ventaglio Wood Stained Black Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1972. Relaunched by Cassina in 2014.
Manufactured by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ventaglio Wood Stained Black Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1972. Relaunched by Cassina in 2014.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Table en Forme Libre, Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 Low Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched by Cassina
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 13 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Square Table by Charlotte Perriand for 'Les Arcs', France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Square table by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort in France, embodying the timeless
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Metal
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Forme libre table in black lacquered designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched by Cassina
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Charlotte Perriand, Black Berger High Milk or Shepherd Stool
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Charlotte Perriand. Sentou was a French furniture designer who collaborated with Perriand on several
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Gueridon J.M. Multipurpose Low Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Multipurpose low table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2016
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Charlotte Perriand 515 Plana Coffee Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1969. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004.
Manufactured by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13 in W 72.05 in D 27.56 in
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Sage Green Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sage green Forme Libre table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 42.13 in
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Glacé Brown Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Forme libre table in Glacé Brown lacquered designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 42.13 in
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Glacé Brown Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Forme libre table in Glacé Brown lacquered designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 42.13 in
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Night Blue Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Forme libre table in night blue color designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched by Cassina
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 42.13 in
Mexique High Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The structure of these bar tables by Charlotte Perriand is designed to occupy as little space as
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Console with Drawer Grey Formica Cite Cansado, circa 1950 by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Console designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1958.
Manufactured in France, circa 1958.
Laminated
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 26.58 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand to help with the interiors.
The table frame is in black matt finish metal, the top in matt
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Le Corbusier’s office revised a number of key elements, and then brought in Charlotte Perriand to
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mexique Coffe Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Completing the Mexique family are two dining tables, a bar table with matching stool and a desk
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Black Metal and Formica Console for Cite Cansado, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Behold the timeless allure of a console designed by the visionary Charlotte Perriand, circa 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.15 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Charlotte Perriand Rio Table for Cassina: a Timeless Design Masterpiece
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Charlotte Perriand Rio table for Cassina is a remarkable piece of furniture that combines
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand Accordo Low Table, Red Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1985. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Accordo Low Table, Brown Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1985. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 55.12 in D 49.61 in
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Accordo Low Table, Brown Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1985. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 55.12 in D 49.61 in
Mexique Pro, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table in two sizes included among the freeform tables designed by Charlotte Perriand
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mexique PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table in two sizes included among the free-form tables designed by Charlotte Perriand
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modernist Table or DeskLamp by Charlotte Perriand for Philips, 1950s
By Philips, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vorst, BE
imagined by Charlotte Perriand for Philips.
This lamp uses a special tubular incandescent light bulb. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal
H 10.04 in W 17.33 in D 7.68 in
Two Midcentury Charlotte Perriand Table Wall Lamps for Philips Red Lights Sconce
By Philips, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
original box ) designed by renowned French designer Charlotte Perriand for Philips in the 1950s or 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 9.45 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Charlotte Perriand Set of Two Tables À Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two tables designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Accordo Low Table, Mat Black Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1985. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 55.12 in D 49.61 in
Charlotte Perriand Table Wall Lamps for Philips Set of Three Red Spaceage Lights
By Philips, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
French designer Charlotte Perriand for Philips in the 1950s or 1960s. Great midcentury or Space Age
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 9.45 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1970. Relaunched in 2023.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 13.39 in W 64.97 in D 50.4 in
Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Limited Edition Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1970. Relaunched in 2023.
Manufactured by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 13.39 in W 64.97 in D 50.4 in
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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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