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
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
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
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
tabletop tube radio designed in 1946 by Charles and Ray Eames, and produced in association with Evans
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
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
Plywood
Collection of Vintage Antique Alexander Girard Radios
By Crosley Radio, Charles and Ray Eames, Dieter Rams, Raymond Lowey, Alexander Girard
Located in Framingham, MA
Incredible collection of Alexander Girard designed radios for various manufacturers. The radios
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
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
Wood
Eames Designed Emerson Radio by Evans Products
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Emerson AM radio with the case designed by Charles and Ray Eames using their bent molded plywood
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
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
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
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. Original labels, in
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
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
German old original radio and reel to reel are left for aesthetics, and do not operate. They can be
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
Metal
Ford Aircraft Model Trimotor in Aluminium
Located in Paris, FR
Trimotor aircraft model Ford handcrafted in aluminum. Manufactured between 1926 and 1933 by Ford's own factory. Wingspan: 102cm.
Aluminum
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$10,815 / set
H 79.53 in W 72.25 in D 25.01 in
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...
Chrome
Art Deco Deer Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture of two deer. Measures: Width 75 cm. height 38 cm. Weight 17 kg.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Mahogany Vanity Dresser With Mirror
By Beautility
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Art Deco vanity made by Beautility featuring beautifully grained mahogany and a stylish flowing design. The dresser comprises of mirror, two large drawers,a jewelery drawer and t...
Mahogany
$445,513
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
$13,433
H 52.37 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
1930s Art Deco Cabinet Dresser in Burl Walnut by Crafts Cantu
By Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Exquisite refined Art Deco cabinet dresser by Crafts Cantu in walnut and burl walnut applied in excellent condition all original components, polished with wax Measures cm: H 133 W...
Walnut, Burl
$14,985
H 70.87 in W 74.8 in D 37.4 in
Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Settee Cabinet Darmstadt Germany made c.1900
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Art Nouveau music room settee with cabinet of finest manufacturing quality. Designer: Attributed to circle of Josef Maria Olbrich (1867 - 1908). Olbrich, the world-famo...
Other
$8,700Sale Price|40% Off
H 77 in W 59 in D 18 in
Rare Streamline Art Deco Brass & Oak Double Tower Display Case by Parker Pens
By Kem Weber
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare large double tower Streamlined Art Deco display case comprised of a center waist-level glass display case with a tabletop and a set of towers, one on each side. Each display cas...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of Art Deco style lounge chairs made with patterned wood lacquered armrests and upholstered cream leather seats, weigh approximately 70 pounds each
Wood
$14,146
H 72.45 in W 82.68 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco Bedroom Set Osvaldo Borsani manner, Birch and Walnut Burl Period, 1930s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code FR89 Art Decò bedroom set Osvaldo Borsani manner -Atelier di Varedo- Beautiful single room Art Deco birch burl and massive walnut. Dresser-wardrobe with four large drawers,...
Walnut
Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
By Josef Kratnia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Czech artist Josef Kratina lived in Paris for several years and was a student of Auguste Rodin. He lived in New York from around 1907 onwards. Note: We highly recommend shipping thr...
Brass
Large oak dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large oak dinner gong the arch top with lion mask head, and suspended ring, surrounded by carved scrolls and foliage, above two figures supporting the original brass gong. All raised...
Oak
$8,991
H 32.49 in W 75.99 in D 29.14 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bench by Daniêl van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School bench or sofa. Design by Daniël van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam. Solid macassar ebony and original macassar ebony venee...
Leather, Macassar
$18,000
H 32.25 in W 37.75 in D 4 in
English Oil on Canvas Horse Portrait in Burl Walnut Gilt Frame, Signed. C. 1866
Located in Charleston, SC
English oil on canvas horse portrait in burl walnut giltwood and beaded molded edge frame. Signed & Dated by Artist "J. Brown Coventry 1866"
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
A Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Envelope Game Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French Art Deco rosewood envelope game/side table. The top opened as an envelope to be used as a game table. Four curved legs with silver plated sabots. Very elegant. Dimensions...
Bronze
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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