$1,815Sale Price / set|44% Off
1970's Chromcraft Standing Bar & Four Stools
By Chromcraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1970's standing bar and four high chair bar stools by Chromcraft.
Chrome
Pair of MCM Orange Vinyl Swivel Chairs by Chromcraft
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1960s-1970s; Chromcraft Furniture - St. Louis, MO Matching pair of Mid Century Modern swivel bar stools by Chromcraft, featuring orange vertically channeled vinyl upholstery moun...
Chrome
1970s Post Modern Black Vinyl and Chrome Daystrom Scoop Chairs
By Giotto Stoppino, Daystrom Furniture, Chromcraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exuding bold style and structural elegance, this carefully curated set of four chairs by Daystrom presents a textbook example of mid-century modern ambition executed in chrome and vi...
Chrome
Set of Four Mid-Century Chromcraft Bar Stools
By Chromcraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four matching bar stools by Chromcraft, with cast acrylic seat backs and chromed steel frames.
Sold
H 36.5 in W 48 in D 41 in
Mid-Century Modern Chromcraft Dry Bar & Pair of Stools Smoked Glass Lucite 1970s
By Chrome Craft
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent dry bar, and pair of matching stools by Chromcraft, circa the 1970s.
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chromcraft-Style Chrome Flat-Bar Chair
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Chromcraft-style Mid-Century Modern flat-bar chromed steel chair in gold vinyl.
Chrome
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H 35 in W 26 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Chromcraft Flat Bar Chrome Chairs One Blue One Green Vinyl
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Chromcraft Mid-Century Modern flat-bar chromed steel chairs one in cornflower blue vinyl and one in grass green vinyl.
Chrome
1960s Fiberglass Space Age Ottoman Verner Panton chromcraft era
By Michel Cadestin, Verner Panton, Chromcraft
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960’s fiberglass ottoman in the manner of Verner Panton, Chromcraft or Michel Cadestin’s Karate Chair. A unique form that will add interest and extra seating to your interior desi...
Velvet, Fiberglass
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H 43 in W 24 in D 22.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Tubular Brass Cantilever Bar Stools, Set of 3
By Chromcraft, Marcel Breuer
Located in Raymondville, TX
Attributed to Chromcraft, circa 1980. Dimensions: 24"W x 22.25"D x 43"H (29"H seat; 35.75"H arms)
Metal, Brass
Groovy Bar by ChromCraft
By Chromcraft
Located in New York, NY
Freestanding dry bar manufactured by "Chromcraft" Thick (1/2") smoked plate glass top, rests on reeded black and white bar, on pedestal.
Glass, Plastic
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H 36.5 in W 48 in D 41 in
Mid-Century Modern Chromcraft Dry Bar & Pair of Stools Smoked Glass Lucite 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent dry bar, and pair of matching stools by Chromcraft, circa the 1970s.
Smoked Glass, Lucite
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools by Chromcraft
By Chromcraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique set of tufted vinyl bar stools by Chromcraft are mounted on sturdy chrome frames and are the perfect height for counter or bar.
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H 42 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern Chromcraft Zebra Print Swivel Bar Stools
By Chromcraft
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Midcentury Danish modern Chromcraft zebra print swivel bar stools Offered is a great pair of midcentury Danish modern Chromcraft zebra print swivel bar stools.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Chromcraft Bar / Barstool Set
By Chromcraft
Located in New London, CT
1970s era bar and stool set from Chromcraft, a maker of many iconic 1960s-1970s seating and accessory pieces.
Chrome
Midcentury Chromcraft Bar Stools
By Chromcraft
Located in Pasadena, CA
This unique pair of tufted faux plaid vinyl bar stools by Chromcraft are mounted on sturdy chrome plated tubular frames and are the perfect height for bar.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chromcraft Bar / Barstool Set
By Chromcraft
Located in New London, CT
1970s era bar and stool set from Chromcraft, a maker of many iconic 1960s-1970s seating and accessory pieces.
Metal
Set of Four Chromcraft Dinette Chairs, Refinished, circa 1950s
By Chromcraft
Located in Alhambra, CA
Great set of four chromcraft dinette chairs refinished in gold metallic powder coat and snakeskin pattern white vinyl. Minimal 1/2" square tube frame with tapered seat back at t...
Steel
Set of Four Chromcraft 1950s Slat Back Dinette Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Alhambra, CA
Set of four 1950s dinette chairs refinished in grey powder coat and blue vinyl upholstery. Unique curved slats in backrest with gloss white finish. Gold finials and feet caps. Di...
Steel
$1,995Sale Price / set|70% Off
H 101 in W 90 in D 2.25 in
Pair of Nickel Silver Art Deco Double Doors, Three Panels, Circa 1940s
Located in Hanover, MA
FINAL SALE Pair of nickel-silver double entrance doors with three raised square panels, hinges and lock. Similar to main entrance doors of Tiffany & Co. but origins unknown. Sh...
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Witco Hacienda Bar and Three Stools
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Hanover, MA
25% Discount Sale Price - includes bar and three stools Original Witco Hacienda bar (model X265) and THREE stools (model K-55B) by William Westenhaver. Hand and chainsaw carved. No ...
Wood
$3,995 / set
H 24 in W 63 in D 33 in
Pair of Chrome Framed Grey Velvet Loveseats Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage 1970's chrome framed cantilevered loveseat sofas in the style of Milo Baughman and similar to seating groups of the period by Selig and Bernhardt's Flair division. T...
Steel, Chrome
$2,662Sale Price|25% Off
H 79 in W 79 in D 21 in
1970s Vintage Wall Display Cabinet with Dry Bar, Brass & Glass
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass
Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Bar
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Red Lion, PA
Very nice two piece Osvaldo Borsani vintage bar. Bottom cabinet comes with the original key Beautifully made Top of Bar Measurements Height: 50.5" Width: 16.5"
Wood
Metal Bar Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bar set with metal glass top bar and two chairs. Back side has two glass shelves. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Metal
Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser
By Ello Furniture, O.B. Solie
Located in Hanover, MA
1970 designed "Moods" tall boy wardrobe designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad in gunmetal tinted brushed stainless steel and smoked mirror. Post Moden space age v...
Stainless Steel
$4,188Sale Price|40% Off
H 74 in W 120 in D 40 in
Dry Bar Set by Willy Rizzo in Chrome and lacquered Wood, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Sabot
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary lacquered wood and metal bar designed by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s. A sophisticated, elegant, versatile work, which will add a touch of style and glamour t...
Metal
French Vintage Cocktail Bar, Oval Shape, Chromed Steel & Brass, 1970
Located in Austin, TX
French cocktail bar in an oval shape, crafted with alternated blades made of chromed steel and solid brass. The bar is finished with a graphite mirrored top and an arched counter. Th...
Brass, Steel
$5,936Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 59.85 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Stools, Attributed to Gio Ponti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Rare and Exquisite Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Stools, design Attributed to Gio Ponti Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exceptional rosewood bar cabinet and stools.Craft...
Iron
$8,144
H 77.96 in W 64.97 in D 48.82 in
Monumental Dry Bar Hollywood Regency in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Argelato, BO
Monumental Dry Bar Hollywood Regency in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
Metal
$2,500 / set
H 40 in W 17 in D 17 in
1960s dry bar attributed to Giotto Stoppino with four chrome base bar stools
By Giotto Stoppino, Chrome Craft
Located in Ferndale, MI
1960s dry bar with four bar stools . Bio-morphic shaped smoked glass top rests on chrome frame with cream lacquered panels . Storage area below glass top . Four chrome frame bar stoo...
Chrome, Sheet Metal
$9,800
H 36 in W 51.5 in D 23 in
Italian Bar or Refrigerator with Pair of Leather Stools by Stilglass Guzzini
By Stilglass
Located in New York, NY
Italian bar with built in refrigerator. The bar is black and white laminate. The refrigerator is in working order. Has a glass top. Has a wonderful modern look. Stools are black leat...
Chrome
$3,695 / set
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 52 in
1970s Post-Modern Chrome and Glass Dining Set by Daystrom, 5 Pieces
By Bassett Furniture, Giotto Stoppino, Chromcraft, Daystrom Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exuding bold elegance and unapologetic mid-century charm, this four-piece dining ensemble encapsulates 1970s modernist glamour. A quartet of sculptural Daystrom “scoop” chairs—sinuou...
Chrome
Vintage Illuminated Bar with Stools, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking seventies bar with a black lacquered wooden case, chrome legs and heavy chrome and skai bar stools. The inside of the bar provides plenty of storage space. The bar als...
Chrome
Midcentury Chrome Bar Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern bar set with two stools. Polished chrome frame, suede cushion stools. Bar measures 40" H x 60" W x 20" D. Stools measure 26" h x 16" diameter. (Please confirm item ...
Chrome
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.
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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.
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