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Pair of Space Age Metal Chrome Lamps by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Space Age Metal Chrome Lamps by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Space Age Metal Chrome Lamps by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s

By Reggiani

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of mid century space age table or bedside lamps in metal chrome and black lacquered base by

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Midcentury Designer Desk Lamp in Chromed Metal by Targetti Sankey, 1970s
Italian Midcentury Designer Desk Lamp in Chromed Metal by Targetti Sankey, 1970s

Italian Midcentury Designer Desk Lamp in Chromed Metal by Targetti Sankey, 1970s

By Targetti Sankey

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Gorgeous desk lamp with heavy cast iron base, perfect for the working desk! Made in Italy by

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Iron

Chrome and White Metal Minimalist Desk Lamp by Designer Robert Sonneman, 1970s
Chrome and White Metal Minimalist Desk Lamp by Designer Robert Sonneman, 1970s

Chrome and White Metal Minimalist Desk Lamp by Designer Robert Sonneman, 1970s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in San Francisco, CA

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist articulating chrome & white metal desk lamp designed by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1968 Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip "Margot" Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA
1968 Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip "Margot" Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA

1968 Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip "Margot" Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA

By Florence Knoll, RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi, Eero Saarinen

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Stunning Mid Century Modern Italian set of 4 chairs and round dining table in chromed tube steel

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron

Rare Vintage Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp Chrome Plated Steel 1970s
Rare Vintage Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp Chrome Plated Steel 1970s

Rare Vintage Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp Chrome Plated Steel 1970s

By Nessen Lighting, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

shades, but we think this is one of the best. Simple mid-century chrome construction, rectangular base

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Nessen Studios Adjustable Chrome Desk Lamp with White Aluminum Shade, 1960's
Nessen Studios Adjustable Chrome Desk Lamp with White Aluminum Shade, 1960's

Nessen Studios Adjustable Chrome Desk Lamp with White Aluminum Shade, 1960's

By Nessen Studio

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Classic Nessen Studios (Model #NS966) Chrome and White Enamel Table Lamp. Featuring a perforated

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1970s Eames Style Conference Table by Castelli
1970s Eames Style Conference Table by Castelli

1970s Eames Style Conference Table by Castelli

By Charles and Ray Eames, Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the Eames Segmented Base table system. The rectangular top is finished in a light blonde wood grain

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Postmodern Banker's Lamp Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Mid-Century
Postmodern Banker's Lamp Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Mid-Century

Postmodern Banker's Lamp Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Mid-Century

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Chula Vista, CA

heavy, tiered black base (often with a built-in dimmer switch), dual brass-plated support columns, and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

American Post-War White Wooden Table Desk with Chrome Base
American Post-War White Wooden Table Desk with Chrome Base

American Post-War White Wooden Table Desk with Chrome Base

Located in Queens, NY

American Post-War Design white painted wood table desk with drawers and supported on 2 chrome "X

Category

20th Century American Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Seneca Chrome Cantilever Desk Lamps with Domed Shade, circa 1960s
Pair of Seneca Chrome Cantilever Desk Lamps with Domed Shade, circa 1960s

Pair of Seneca Chrome Cantilever Desk Lamps with Domed Shade, circa 1960s

By Federico Seneca

Located in Chicago, IL

Uncommon pair of chromed steel desk lamps by Seneca, Sweden. Cantilever dome shade and weighted

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Center Table by Karl Springer, 1970s
Center Table by Karl Springer, 1970s

Center Table by Karl Springer, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A superb polished stainless steel "tulip" center table having a thick disc base and three flaring

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Mezza Filigrana Murrain glass lamps attrib. to Dino Martens
Italian Mid-Century Mezza Filigrana Murrain glass lamps attrib. to Dino Martens

Italian Mid-Century Mezza Filigrana Murrain glass lamps attrib. to Dino Martens

By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A good pair of Italian Mid-Century Mezza Filigrana Murrain glass lamps attributed to Dino Martens

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Lucite

1960s Murano Style Eyeball Orb Lamp Chrome and Art Glass after Gino Sarfatti
1960s Murano Style Eyeball Orb Lamp Chrome and Art Glass after Gino Sarfatti

1960s Murano Style Eyeball Orb Lamp Chrome and Art Glass after Gino Sarfatti

By Gino Sarfatti, Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A unique lamp featuring white swirled art glass cantilevered over a chrome floating stand. The eye

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Modern Chrome Sputnik Style Bubble Glass Globe Lamps Att. to TSAO Designs, Pair
Modern Chrome Sputnik Style Bubble Glass Globe Lamps Att. to TSAO Designs, Pair

Modern Chrome Sputnik Style Bubble Glass Globe Lamps Att. to TSAO Designs, Pair

By TSAO Designs

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are awesome! This is a pair of modern 1970s chrome based Sputnik style clear bubble glass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Dining Table, Modern Wood & Aluminum
Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Dining Table, Modern Wood & Aluminum

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Dining Table, Modern Wood & Aluminum

By Michael Anastassiades

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

anodized, painted or chromed aluminum, placed diagonally at the ends of the table. A collection of

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Base Ottoman Mushroom Stool
Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Base Ottoman Mushroom Stool

Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Base Ottoman Mushroom Stool

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll 32" Round Chrome Base Ottoman Mushroom Stool. Item features chrome metal

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

L. Campanini Glass Top Table 1970's
L. Campanini Glass Top Table 1970's

L. Campanini Glass Top Table 1970's

By L. Campanini

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

This round table features a sleek combination of glass and chrome, giving it a cool, modern

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Custom Florence Knoll Task Side Table in Gray Marble
Custom Florence Knoll Task Side Table in Gray Marble

Custom Florence Knoll Task Side Table in Gray Marble

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Florence Knoll's transformative impact on Mid-Century design is evident in every piece bearing her

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina
Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

By Michael Anastassiades

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

anodized, painted or chromed aluminum, placed diagonally at the ends of the table. A collection of

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina
Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

By Michael Anastassiades

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

anodized, painted or chromed aluminum, placed diagonally at the ends of the table. A collection of

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Opaline Uranium Glass & Chrome Clock, c1930
Art Deco Opaline Uranium Glass & Chrome Clock, c1930

Art Deco Opaline Uranium Glass & Chrome Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Original 1930's Art Deco green glass 30 hour clock with chrome accents. Perfect size for desk or

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina
Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

By Michael Anastassiades

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

anodized, painted or chromed aluminum, placed diagonally at the ends of the table. A collection of

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina
Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

By Michael Anastassiades

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

anodized, painted or chromed aluminum, placed diagonally at the ends of the table. A collection of

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina
Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

By Michael Anastassiades

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

anodized, painted or chromed aluminum, placed diagonally at the ends of the table. A collection of

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina
Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

By Michael Anastassiades

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

anodized, painted or chromed aluminum, placed diagonally at the ends of the table. A collection of

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina
Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

Michael Anastassiades Ordinal Table For Cassina

By Michael Anastassiades

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

anodized, painted or chromed aluminum, placed diagonally at the ends of the table. A collection of

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs After Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs After Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs After Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A stunning set of six mid-century modern dining chairs that seamlessly blend clean architectural

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1940's Italian Multi-Positional Chrome Desk Lamp
1940's Italian Multi-Positional Chrome Desk Lamp

1940's Italian Multi-Positional Chrome Desk Lamp

By Lariolux

Located in Hanover, MA

-off switch on base. This is a beautiful lamp that straddles the design periods of Art Deco and Mid

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Stunning Pair of Faux-Bamboo Lamps in Chrome and Brass, Italy, circa 1970
Stunning Pair of Faux-Bamboo Lamps in Chrome and Brass, Italy, circa 1970

Stunning Pair of Faux-Bamboo Lamps in Chrome and Brass, Italy, circa 1970

Located in Atlanta, GA

and finials. Completely Installation Ready. A stellar pair of stylish faux-bamboo lamps in chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Renato Zevi Dining Table
Renato Zevi Dining Table

Renato Zevi Dining Table

By Renato Zevi

Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB

1970s Italian table by Renato Zevi. The base of the table is cream veneered wood with brass trim

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage metal, brass, and glass table by Renato Zevi, 1970s
Vintage metal, brass, and glass table by Renato Zevi, 1970s

Vintage metal, brass, and glass table by Renato Zevi, 1970s

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Table with an arched base in chrome-plated metal and gilded brass, clear glass top, designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dutch Chrome and Painted Gray Metal Task Lamp with Oversized Shade by Hala
Dutch Chrome and Painted Gray Metal Task Lamp with Oversized Shade by Hala

Dutch Chrome and Painted Gray Metal Task Lamp with Oversized Shade by Hala

By Hala Zeist

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hala (Zeist, Netherlands) adjustable task lamp in painted steel gray metal with chrome stem, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Lunario table by Cini Boeri for Gavina, 1970
Lunario table by Cini Boeri for Gavina, 1970

Lunario table by Cini Boeri for Gavina, 1970

By Cini Boeri

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

top fixed to the base with a chromed steel plate. Heavily weighted double height elliptical base in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Laurel Lamp, Frosted Glass, Brushed Chrome-Plated Steel, Signed
Laurel Lamp, Frosted Glass, Brushed Chrome-Plated Steel, Signed

Laurel Lamp, Frosted Glass, Brushed Chrome-Plated Steel, Signed

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in New York, NY

Laurel Lamp, Frosted Glass, Brushed Chrome-Plated Steel, Signed. Small scale swinging 1960's table

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mercury Glass Table Lamp
Mercury Glass Table Lamp

Mercury Glass Table Lamp

Located in East Hampton, NY

Mercury glass table lamp with chromed metal base and new twisted silk wiring a small crack as shown

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Fase Madrid Bordeaux Red Chrome Desk Lamp, 1960s Spain
Fase Madrid Bordeaux Red Chrome Desk Lamp, 1960s Spain

Fase Madrid Bordeaux Red Chrome Desk Lamp, 1960s Spain

By Fase

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

slight traces of use. Style: Mid-Century Modern Materials: Alloy and chrome steel Color: Red Height

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Frankart Era Art Deco Style Chrome Figural Lamp w/ Vivian Glass Shade
Frankart Era Art Deco Style Chrome Figural Lamp w/ Vivian Glass Shade

Frankart Era Art Deco Style Chrome Figural Lamp w/ Vivian Glass Shade

Located in Van Nuys, CA

sculptures along the base with a pink Vivian glass light-up shade all mounted to a chrome stepped base. The

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1950's Italian Wooden Table by Osvaldo Borsani
1950's Italian Wooden Table by Osvaldo Borsani

1950's Italian Wooden Table by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Paris, FR

An Italian mid-century modern oval dining table attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Y-Leg Coffee Table
Y-Leg Coffee Table

Y-Leg Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 54"w x 36.5"d x 16"h Top Finish: Natural Walnut Base Finish: Polished Chrome VNT1858

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll Dining Table
1960s Florence Knoll Dining Table

1960s Florence Knoll Dining Table

By Florence Knoll

Located in New York, NY

wooden oval top on a solid chrome-plated steel base with 4 splayed legs. Can also be used as a conference

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel, Chrome

70s Italian glass and chromed brass lamp edited by Lumieres
70s Italian glass and chromed brass lamp edited by Lumieres

70s Italian glass and chromed brass lamp edited by Lumieres

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large Italian table lamp from the 70's in a futuristic style edited by Lumières. Chrome-plated

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Chrome and Blue Strap Bench Milo Baughman Style
Mid Century Modern Chrome and Blue Strap Bench Milo Baughman Style

Mid Century Modern Chrome and Blue Strap Bench Milo Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern Milo Baughman style chrome and blue strap bench is circa 1980. The

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Chrome

'Surfboard' Coffee Table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
'Surfboard' Coffee Table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

'Surfboard' Coffee Table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

design. Black laminate top set on layered wood, with a polished chrome base. Designed by the iconic mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1960s Maison Charles Style French chrome Lamps
Pair of 1960s Maison Charles Style French chrome Lamps

Pair of 1960s Maison Charles Style French chrome Lamps

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in London, GB

A pair of Maison Charles style French chrome lamps, each with chrome base and two light fittings

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Paul Evans PE-509 Cityscape Dining Table by Directional, 1970s
Paul Evans PE-509 Cityscape Dining Table by Directional, 1970s

Paul Evans PE-509 Cityscape Dining Table by Directional, 1970s

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Raleigh, NC

the table's base and apron. The all-chrome finish reflects Evans' later Cityscape work, where polished

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Marlee Vintage Signed Lucite Table Lamp Circa 1970's
Marlee Vintage Signed Lucite Table Lamp Circa 1970's

Marlee Vintage Signed Lucite Table Lamp Circa 1970's

By Marlee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Mid century lucite table lamp with rectangular form with chrome single bulb nozzle with harp. The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gino Sarfatti Style Multi Adjustable Lucite Box Table Lamp Table Lamp
Gino Sarfatti Style Multi Adjustable Lucite Box Table Lamp Table Lamp

Gino Sarfatti Style Multi Adjustable Lucite Box Table Lamp Table Lamp

By Gino Sarfatti

Located in Ferndale, MI

Simply designed square chrome housing set in rectangle acrylic base table lamp. Up ended Lucite

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Dining Table for Roche Bobois - 1960s
Florence Knoll Dining Table for Roche Bobois - 1960s

Florence Knoll Dining Table for Roche Bobois - 1960s

By Roche Bobois, Florence Knoll

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Measures : 188x107,5cm H:73,5cm Materials : Arabescato marble - Chrome This magnificent table was

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

1960s Adjustable Desk Lamp with Aluminum Shade and Chrome Arm
1960s Adjustable Desk Lamp with Aluminum Shade and Chrome Arm

1960s Adjustable Desk Lamp with Aluminum Shade and Chrome Arm

Located in Bainbridge, NY

with ball socket, cantilevered Chrome arm and column, Black enamel handle and circular Metal base

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Metal, Enamel

Danish Modern Rosewood Expanding Dining Table by Dyrlund
Danish Modern Rosewood Expanding Dining Table by Dyrlund

Danish Modern Rosewood Expanding Dining Table by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Presenting a remarkable example of Danish Modern craftsmanship, this mid-century dining table by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

French Bistro Table Oak and Beech with Laminated Top Table, 1960
French Bistro Table Oak and Beech with Laminated Top Table, 1960

French Bistro Table Oak and Beech with Laminated Top Table, 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

laminate. The foot of this table as a art deco inspiration with its chrome ornementation. French, mid

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1960s George Kovacs Umbrella Table Lamp
1960s George Kovacs Umbrella Table Lamp

1960s George Kovacs Umbrella Table Lamp

By George Kovacs

Located in Austin, TX

1960s George Kovacs Umbrella Table Lamp. Weighted white orb base and chrome stem. Umbrella shade

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Eight Day Chrome Clock By Bentima, c1930
Art Deco Eight Day Chrome Clock By Bentima, c1930

Art Deco Eight Day Chrome Clock By Bentima, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco 1930's chrome Mantle / desk Clock by Bentima featuring a traditional carriage style key

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

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Chrome Table Base Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chrome table base mid century you’re looking for. A chrome table base mid century — often made from metal, chrome and glass — can elevate any home. There are 380 variations of the antique or vintage chrome table base mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the chrome table base mid century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chrome table base mid century bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful chrome table base mid century that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chrome Table Base Mid Century?

A chrome table base mid century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,282, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $15,500.

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

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.