Eames Office radio for Emerson
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice radio design by the Eames office. Model 578A. Mahogany veneer case with plastic face and dials.
Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments
Metal
Eames Office radio for Emerson
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice radio design by the Eames office. Model 578A. Mahogany veneer case with plastic face and dials.
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames Mid Century Radio Collection
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A full collection of eight rare production Mid Century radios designed by the iconic and renowned design team of Ray and Charles Eames.
Wood
Unavailable
H 7.64 in W 12.13 in D 6.5 in
Hoffman Model A-309 Radio by Charles and Ray Eames and Evans Products Co., 1946
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare—and rarer still, fully functional—mid-century modern Hoffman Radio Corp. model A-309 tabletop tube radio designed in 1946 by Charles and Ray Eames, and produced in association...
Metal, Brass
Charles Eames Zenith Radio
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Toronto, ON
A walnut plywood, fabric, brass and Bakelite Zenith radio designed by Charles and Ray Eames 1946. Manufacturer stamp to reverse.
Bakelite, Bentwood
Hoffmann Radio by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Cologne, DE
Rare Hoffmann Radio by Charles and Ray Eames, designed 1946. The production was made by Hoffman Radio Corporation, the plywood case by Evans Product Company.
Plywood
Collection of Vintage Antique Alexander Girard Radios
By Dieter Rams, Raymond Lowey, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Crosley Radio
Located in Framingham, MA
Incredible collection of Alexander Girard designed radios for various manufacturers. The radios were designed by Girard while he was at Detrola in the late 40’s, and some of them wer...
Plastic, Acrylic, Bakelite, Lucite, Wood
Unavailable
H 29 in W 63 in D 25 in
Electrohome 701 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)
Located in Madison, WI
“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: We acquire our pieces from v...
Teak
Unavailable
H 25 in W 36 in D 36 in
Electrohome 703 Circa 75 stereo console radio record player (eames baughman lk)
Located in Madison, WI
“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: This is a console refurbished...
Teak
Eames Designed Radio
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A early and rare designed tube radio by Charles & Ray Eames using post war bent plywood technology manufactured by the Zenith Radio Corporation,Chicago IL.
Brass
Charles Eames for Emerson Molded Plywood Radio
By Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bent plywood case radio from 1952 in working order with original cardboard backing still in tact.
Eames Designed Emerson Radio by Evans Products
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Emerson AM radio with case designed by Charles and Ray Eames using their bent molded plywood technique discovered during the war years.
Wood
Eames Designed Emerson Radio by Evans Products
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The cases were manufactured by the Evans Products Company and the radio internals by The Emerson Radio and Phonograph Company, a great addition to any Eames collection model # F 182.
Wood
Zenith Radio By Charles And Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early and innovative industrial application of molded walnut plywood by Charles and Ray Eames, this scarce 1946 Art Deco desk top radio by Zenith is in fine original condition wit...
Walnut, Bakelite
Ray & Charles Eames Designed Radio Collection
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A collection of seven molded plywood radios designed by Ray and Charles Eames consisting of two Zenith, two Emerson, two Teletone and one Hoffman radio.
Wood
Eames Designed Radio by Emerson and Evans Products, 1946
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut bent wood ply formed radio with colored plastic grill and knobs designed by the iconic team of Ray and Charles Eames.
Plastic, Wood
Eames Radio By Hoffman Radio Corp.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely rare radio designed by Ray and Charles Eames, working on 25 W.
Charles Eames Zenith Radio 1946
By Charles Eames
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare Zenith radio designed by Charles & Ray Eames circa 1946.
Brass
Vintage Zenith Radio by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare Mid-Century radio (model 8H034) was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products/Zenith Radio in 1946.
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 54 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Bar Radio Record Player Bluetooth Eames lk
Located in Madison, WI
“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” Groovy Wood Studios This console: This is ...
Wool
Large Mid-Century Modern Radio by General Electric
By Alexander Girard, Charles and Ray Eames, General Electric
Located in Framingham, MA
Striking and wonderfully designed large table-top Mid Century radio by General Electric. It is working and has a plug in the back. At some time it was converted from tubes to a batte...
Metal
Art Deco Radio by American Bosch Circa, 1935
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic Art Deco AM radio by United American Bosch (Magnito Corporation) Springfield Mass. circa. 1935. Restored to original working condition.
Steel
$1,116Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.75 in W 9.75 in D 6 in
Delco Art Deco 1941 Vintage Bakelite R 1171 Tube Radio in Perfect Condition
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco tube radio designed by Delco. Here we are offering an absolutely stunning 1941 Delco model R-1171 tabletop tube radio. Featuring a gorgeous dark brown marbled Bakelite c...
Bakelite
Industrial Philips Speaker
By Philips
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Industrial Philips speaker.
Metal
1938 RADIO Emerson AX-235 Red with Off-White Trim Original
Located in Newfoundland, PA
1938 Emerson Art Deco radio, red marbleized case, with original off-white-colored trim. All original. Check my storefront for more collectible radios. We also offer lovely items to d...
Bakelite
1940 Fada Bullet 116 Bakelite Catalin Radio, Blue with Pumpkin Trim
Located in Newfoundland, PA
1940 Fada Bullet Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio. Blue case with pumpkin trim. This radio is very rare with short wave (Model 116). The radio is original and in excellent condition, ...
Bakelite
$995
H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Birdeye Maple Petite Radio by Emerson - Cabinet by Ingraham C1930
By Ingraham, Emerson Radio Corporation
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare, timeless and very cool in original as found condition this Emerson radio is a petite model and the likes of which i have not seen before. Back of cabinet is missi...
Plastic, Bakelite, Birdseye Maple
1950s Philips Radio / Tv / Record Player in Teak
By Philips
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Philips Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 40″ wide x 14″ deep x 33.5″ tall
Teak
Musikschrank Grundig 7050
By Grundig
Located in Moutier, CH
Ce remarquable Musikschrank Grundig, en très bon état de marche, incarne toute l’élégance et le savoir-faire des meubles-radio haut de gamme du milieu du XXe siècle. Fondée par Max G...
Walnut
Vintage Model 6S632 Radio by Zenith
By Zenith
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s; Zenith Radio Corp. - Chicago, IL Streamline Moderne-inspired tabletop radio. Features robust tone control and local radio pushbuttons. • Model Type: Tabletop broadcast re...
Wood
Vintage Telefunken Opus 7 Hi-Fi Tube Radio
Located in Dekalb, IL
This radio features the green tuning eye light as well as two envelope EQ filters for low and high frequencies. There is a knob on either side of the EQ buttons with a treble and bas...
Wood
1930s Rare Original Condition Walnut Zenith Art Deco Radio Console
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bring home the beauty of a true classic with the Zenith 8A244 Chairside Radio, a rare collectible that blends vintage charm with updated functionality. Known for its iconic robot dia...
Metal
Art Deco Philco Tube Radio
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a vintage Philco radio made in the Art Deco era. (1920-40) The radio contains TUBES. NEEDS TO BE RESTORED,
Walnut
Vintage Model E-53X Radio by Canadian General Electric
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1930s; Canadian General Electric Co. Ltd. - Toronto, ON Simple and traditional tabletop radio with Art Deco embellishments. • Model Type: Tabletop broadcast receiver • Main Circ...
Wood
American Art Deco Radio
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco radio in wooden case.
Art Deco Bakelite Radio-Form Pencil Sharpener, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Art Deco Bakelite Radio-Form Pencil Sharpener, 1930s A delightful and highly collectible Art Deco pencil sharpener crafted in bakelite and ingeniously designed in the form of a 1930...
Bakelite
Mid Century Radio And Record Player Console Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A period Mid Century Stereo Cabinet with an interesting contrast door pattern with Oval grid inserts. Three sliding doors, one on the front track with the remaining two doors sitting...
Other
$12,500
H 86.5 in W 49.75 in D 22 in
18th Century Period Swedish Rococo Two-Section Secretary Cabinet From Värmland
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century period Swedish rococo secretary cabinet in two parts with bonnet top, raised panel doors, three shelves, and a notched spoon shelf, The base cabinet with writing surface...
Bronze
$232 / item
H 5.12 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Handcrafted Rattan Tray in Teak Finish, British Colonial Style
Located in Christchurch, GB
Introducing our Chunky Woven Tray, a masterful blend of rustic charm and contemporary style. Handcrafted with precision, this tray features a unique design and a rich teak stain fini...
Rattan
$60 / item
H 12.38 in W 8.25 in D 1.04 in
The Eames Houses: Charles and Ray Eames Residential Architecture
Located in New York, NY
The first comprehensive overview of Charles and Ray Eames’s residential architecture The Eames Houses is the first comprehensive overview of Charles and Ray Eames’s residential arc...
Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 55A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Art Deco Hand-Painted White Scalloped Bowl by Arthur Percy, Gefle, 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elegant Swedish Art Deco serving bowl designed by Arthur Percy (1886–1976) for Gefle Porslinsfabrik, from the Gyllen series. The organically scalloped, undulating form gives the bowl...
Stoneware
'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom neon sign with aluminum channel cut letters. COME ON IN, lights up with green neon gas. Just under 6 feet long. Welcoming sign and fun piece of art. Glass in great condition....
Aluminum
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
Astronomici n.1 Decorative Plate by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
This hand-decorated porcelain plate is adorned with exquisite zodiac designs, making this a true collector's item. Any minor discrepancies are the result of craftsmanship and attest ...
Porcelain
$4,919
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 36.62 in
Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair, Red Lacquer, 1960s, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early rocking chair model J16 by Hans J. Wegner manufactured by FDB in the 1960s. This rare red lacquered version were made in few numbers for a limited time-period and are a ra...
Papercord, Beech, Lacquer
$444,121
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
$34,500
H 28.15 in W 124.41 in D 67.72 in
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
Bouclé, Walnut
$6,000
H 64 in W 48 in D 21 in
Ralph Lauren Henredon George II Mahogany Gentleman's Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Georgian style Chest of Drawer by Henredon for Ralph Lauren. Features a Breakfront form made from mahogany with carved front apron and grooved stiles flanking 15 d...
Mahogany
$38,500
H 69.69 in W 94.49 in D 22.45 in
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Romantic Painted Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, wardrobe, cherry, paint, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1950 A truly exceptional piece designed custom for a private cli...
Brass
$89,450
H 58.25 in W 43.25 in D 5.25 in
An 18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Venice" After Paolo Veronese
By Paolo Veronese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Large Italian 18th-19th century oval-shaped oil on canvas titled "The Triumph of Venice" After the original work by the master Paolo Veronese (Venice, 1528-1588). The...
Wood, Gesso, Canvas
Eames style Lounge chair and stool
By Charles Eames
Located in London, GB
Lovely Faux Leather Lounge Chair in the Eames Manner Very comfortable and stylish Iconic Mid Century Design at its best
Leather
Willy Daro Illuminated Coffee Table in Brass and Agate
By Willy Daro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Daro, illuminated coffee table, etched brass, agate, lacquered laminated wood, Belgium, 1970s Mesmerizing coffee table by the Belgian artist Willy Daro from the 1970s. The re...
Agate, 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.
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