$3,200 / set
H 28.38 in W 16 in D 20.5 in
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Clifford Pascoe
By Modernmasters Inc., Clifford Pascoe
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern dining chairs designed by Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters Inc., circa 1950's
Iron
$2,950 / set
H 28.5 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters Dining Chairs Circa 1950s
By Clifford Pascoe, Modernmasters Inc.
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of six wrought iron and bentwood dining chairs designed by Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters
Wrought Iron
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H 28.5 in Dm 48 in
Midcentury Clifford Pascoe Dining Set 5 Chairs and Round Table White Vinyl Iron
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful 1950s Clifford Pascoe all white dining set with round table and 5 matching chairs
Iron
Clifford Pascoe Table and Chairs Set
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming dinette set consists of a kitchen table and four chairs with original fabric. The table
Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters Dining Set
By Clifford Pascoe, Modernmasters Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This minimal, elegant dining set was designed in 1951 by Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters and is
Wrought Iron
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H 28.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Set Styled After Clifford Pascoe, C. 1960s
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Dining Set in the style of Clifford Pascoe, c. 1960s. This unique set is
Iron
Midcentury Rare Clifford Pascoe Maple Dining Table 4 Cane Chairs
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury rare Clifford Pascoe maple dining table with 4 cane chairs and 1 leaf. This is a rare
Cane, Maple, Bentwood
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H 28 in W 59.5 in D 36 in
Clifford Pascoe Expandable Dining Table and Six Chairs for Modernmasters
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pascoe's 1951 table and chair set with one removable leaf. Measures: Table is 59.5 inches when
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Clifford Pascoe
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of four dining chairs by Clifford Pascoe.
Iron
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Clifford Pascoe, circa 1950s
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four dining chairs by Clifford Pascoe for Modern Masters, Inc. A Classic example of 1950s
Metal
Set of Four Clifford Pascoe Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Chairs By Clifford Pascoe Totally Restored And Updated With A Vintage Fabric. Soft Orange
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H 28.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Set of 6 Clifford Pascoe Mid Century Walnut Wrought Iron Dining Chairs
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Clifford Pascoe dining chairs encapsulate the timeless elegance and innovative design
Metal
Set of Four Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters Dining Chairs
By Modernmasters Inc., Clifford Pascoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four minimal, yet elegant dining chairs designed in 1951 by Clifford Pascoe for
Wrought Iron
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H 30 in W 16 in D 18.25 in
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe MCM Walnut Wrought Iron Dining Chairs - Set 4
By Clifford Pascoe, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe mid century walnut and wrought iron dining chairs - Set of 4
Wrought Iron
Set of Three Clifford Pascoe Swivel Bar Stools, circa 1950s
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of three swivel bar stools by Clifford Pascoe for Modern Masters, Inc. A Classic example of
Wrought Iron
Set of 3 Clifford Pascoe Bar Stools
By Modernmasters Inc., Clifford Pascoe
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Three MCM 1950s Clifford Pascoe for Modern Masters Inc. Bar Stools with open black wrought iron
Wrought Iron
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H 28.5 in W 16 in D 20.5 in
Set of Four Clifford Pascoe Chairs with Paul McCobb Maple Table by Winchendon
Located in Milford, NH
upholstery were designed for Modernmasters, Inc by Clifford Pascoe. This chair design was featured at MOMA in
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Burbank, CA
Amazing vintage Mid-Century Modern dining chairs for sale. These are from the 1940's / 1950's, and
Metal
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H 29.25 in W 17 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6x Paul McCobb Clifford Pascoe Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This set of 6 Paul McCobb Clifford Pascoe dining chairs is a classic mid-century modern addition to
Walnut
Set of Four Clifford Pascoe Dining or Side Chairs
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Set of four Clifford Pascoe iron base dining chairs, original vibrant vinyl but replaces plywood
Wrought Iron
Set of Six Clifford Pascoe Dining Chairs, circa 1950s
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six dining chairs by Clifford Pascoe for Modern Masters, Inc. A classic example of 1950s
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Iron Dining Chairs by Clifford Pascoe in White Leather
By Modernmasters Inc., Clifford Pascoe
Located in New York, NY
Set of four (4) dining chairs, Model #C-1, designed by Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters. Priced
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Three-Piece Bar Set by Clifford Pascoe
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and hard to find 3 pieces bat set. Bar/counter Formica top with iron base in very good
Iron
Clifford Pascoe Dining Chairs, set of 10
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This set of ten maple and iron dining chairs by Clifford Pascoe is a very rare find. Finished with
Iron
Set of 4 Iron Dining Chairs by Clifford Pascoe
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four (4) dining chairs, model #C-1, designed by Clifford Pascoe for Modern masters. Priced
Metal
Set of Four Clifford Pascoe Chairs
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four iron frame and bentwood maple chairs with upholstered vinyl seats, by Clifford Pascoe
Metal
Set of Four Side Chairs by Clifford Pascoe
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Hudson, NY
Four armless dining chairs made of bent birch plywood with original cane seating.
Set of Four Clifford Pascoe Chairs after Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Mid-Century Modern chairs by Clifford Pascoe for Modern Masters. Iron frame. Recently
Set of Four Vintage Walnut Barstools by Clifford Pascoe
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice set of four vintage 1960s wrought iron base barstools with walnut seats and curved
Set of Eight Chairs by Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters Inc.
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Great set of eight dining chairs by Clifford Pascoe, once attributed to Paul McCobb. Set combines
Metal
Set of 6 Clifford Pascoe Chairs
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage set of 6 chairs designed by Clifford Pascoe, this chair features a sculpted wood backrest
Wrought Iron
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H 28.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of Model SD3710 Dining Chairs by Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters
By Modernmasters Inc., Clifford Pascoe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A delightful four-piece set of Model SD3710 iron and bentwood dining chairs with upholstered seats
Iron
$1,275 / item
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Six Available)
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
Oak, Teak
Modern Extendable Dining Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern extendable dining table - "The Toko" is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. The table can be made with or without an extension. The leaves are added in t...
Walnut
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Terra Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl t...
Onyx
$1,450
H 37 in W 17.25 in D 19 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Desk Chair by Ariberto Colombo for Ico Parisi
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood, Beech
$1,145 / item
H 27 in W 6 in D 6 in
Modern Iron and Tan Leather Grace Articulating Wall Sconce - Plug In
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Celebrated for its striking composition and versatility, the Grace Articulating Wall Sconce is a true hallmark of ingenuity in lighting design. As handsome as it is useful, this plug...
Brass, Steel
Tan Leather Modern Brass and Walnut Ava Sconce, Hardwired
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add an element of elevated design to your walls with the custom-made Ava Wall Sconce. A perfect marriage of form and function, its brass arm and full range of motion shade lock into ...
Leather, Walnut
$690 / item
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Contemporary Italian Dining Chairs in a Mid Century Style
Located in London, London
Dining chairs Mid Century style Adjustable backs Beech frames Fabric Contemporary Made in Italy Fabric options available Mid-century style dining chairs, crafted with meticu...
Fabric, Beech
$7,000 / item
H 26.5 in W 72 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Inspired "Victoria" Credenza, Boho Stereo Cabinet in Walnut
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This design is a celebration of, and homage to, the geometric patterns that so often inspired Mid Century design. With this piece we also brought in a little bit of a Boho spirit as ...
Walnut
$2,671
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in th...
Beech
Gianni Pinna Sculptural Table Lamps, 1970, Set of 2
By Gianni Pinna
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Pinna Sculptural Table Lamps, Carved wood and fabric, Italy, 1970, Set of two Gianni Pinna's 1970s rare table lamps, carved from Padouk wood, draws clear inspiration from the...
Fabric, Wood
$4,400 / set
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Dining Chairs in style of Paolo Buffa, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in style of Paolo Buffa. They feature construction in solid wood, painted black, the ...
Fabric, Wood
$13,238 / set
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
"Seconda 602" Chairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, set of 6
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 gray and black chairs by Mario Botta. Stamped Alias. Seat height: 46 cm. Wear due to time and age of chairs. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Metal
$9,950 / set
H 30.71 in W 30.12 in D 33.86 in
European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Bouclé, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Perhaps the most significant achievement of mid-century European designers and cabinetmakers, at the height of mid-twentieth century modernist design, was their ability to humanize w...
Fabric, Wood
Aarne Ervi Attribution, Slipper Chair, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A slipper lounge chair attributed to Aarne Ervi, Finland, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 31.25” H x 20” W x 27” D Seat height: 16.25”
Fabric, Wood
Marianne Starck, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
By Marianne Starck
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware and brass table lamp designed by Marianne Stark and produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 16.25"H x 5.1"W...
Brass
$1,500 / item
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Arraia Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Chair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The Arraia armchair design once again links the shapes of nature to the traits of Lattoog designers. Here, marine life, with its vast “library” of ever-flowing and sinuous forms, le...
Fabric, Wood
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.