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Vintage MCM Extendable Table Dining Set - Set of 7
Located in west palm beach, FL
Upgrade your dining experience with this Vintage MCM Extendable Table Dining Set. Perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1970s MCM Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set
Set includes 4 swivel rocker armchairs with cushions, dining table with glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Vintage Dining Set, Drop Leaf Table, Six Chairs, Mid Century, MCM, Laminate
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Dining Set, Drop Leaf Table, Six Chairs, Mid Century, MCM, Laminate, Wood, Unique, Kitchen
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Laminate, Formica
H 30 in W 41.75 in D 57.5 in
Vintage Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture New World Collection MCM Dining Set
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Michael Taylor for Baker furniture dining set. This gorgeous mid century modern dining
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Dining Table + 6 Chairs, 9 Pcs Set
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely incredible, and very stylish Brutalist dining table with an additional extendable leaf
Category
Vintage 1980s European Brutalist Dining Room Sets
Materials
Beech
MCM T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings For Widdicomb Klismos Style Extension Dining Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Table with Two Extension Boards and 6 Chairs
This exquisite Mid Century Modern dining set, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 104 in D 40 in
1958 Scandinavian MCM Wood Dining Chairs (Set of 8)
Located in Fullerton, CA
The perfect set of unique mid-century modern wood dining armchairs made in 1958 in Scandinavia
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 MCM Newly Reupholstered Brown Saltman Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Set Of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs By Brown Saltman Combines Timeless Style With
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Danny Ho MCM Sculptural Rattan Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 5
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
and sculptural woven design on this beauty! The details on this dining set reflect the expert
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
MCM Milo Baughman Style Laminate Parsons Dining Table With Bar Table - Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Rectangular White Laminate Parsons Dining Table with Bar
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate
H 11 in W 60 in D 36 in
Vintage MCM MonteVerdi-Young 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible set of 6 vintage MCM dining chairs. Made by the MonteVerdi-Young group. Unmarked
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Tarm Stole Mobelfabrik Set of 4
By Tarm Stole
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 Vintage MCM Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Tarm Stole
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
MCM Bentwood Dining Chairs By Bruno Weil For Thonet - Set Of 6
By Bruno Weil
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Bentwood Dining Chairs By Bruno Weil For Thonet - Set Of 6
Featuring a set of 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage MCM Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of vintage 4 MCM dining chairs. Designed by the legendary Paul McCobb, a Midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
MCM Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Dining Chairs for Upholstery, Set of 10
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
- Set of 10
Featuring 10 mid century modern walnut dining chairs made by Drexel Heritage. There are 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 42.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
1960s MCM Curved Back Green Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
versatile set for any dining room, kitchen or café décor. Own a piece of design history with these classic
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
MCM Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavian Modern by Sun Furniture Set of 6
By Sun Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 MCM Solid Teak Dining Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Round Post Modern 1980s Brutalist Mcm Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely incredible, and very stylish Post Modern Brutalist set of 6 dining chairs.
Extreme
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Paul Evans for Directional MCM Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.5 in W 19.75 in D 23 in
Josep Lluscà for Cassina Cos MCM Italian Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Cassina, Josep Llusca
Located in Countryside, IL
Josep Lluscà for Cassina Cos Mid Century Italian Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mario Gottardi & Melchiorre Bega Erno Fabry MCM Italian Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Mario Gottardi, Melchiorre Bega, Erno Fabry
Located in Countryside, IL
Mario Gottardi & Melchiorre Bega for Erno Fabry Mid Century Italian Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 39.5 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid MCM Danish Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Mid Century Danish Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.5 in W 20.75 in D 19 in
Set of 4 Black Leather Dining Chairs MCM Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
A set of four iconic and super-stylish black leather & brushed aluminium dining or occasional
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 26.78 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in
MCM Chrome Tubular Mod Cantilever Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Set of 4
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tubular Mod Cantilever dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima - Set of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Set of 5 MCM Oak Dining Chairs with Original Tweed Fabric from Germany
By Jens Risom
Located in Southampton, NJ
This set of playfully-shaped dining chairs is unlike any other we've ever seen. Constructed of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 8
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 16
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 16
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 12
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 8
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 6
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 12
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner MCM Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set 16
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Countryside, IL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner Mid Century Danish Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 16
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
& chrome dining chairs set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 16 in D 20 in
MCM J L Metz Brass Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs Set of 4
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of
A Set of 4 1950's Mid Century Modern J L
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture MCM Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Ole Wanscher, PJ Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Upholstery
H 30.5 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 20.25 in
Set of 6 MCM Henredon Scene One Royal Blue velvet Campaign Parsons Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 6 MCM Henredon Scene One Campaign Walnut Parsons Dining Chairs
You will find timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 40.5 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mcm Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for brown saltman mid century Bleached Mahogany dining chairs - set of 6.
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style MCM Walnut & Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Richard McCarthy, Selrite
Located in Countryside, IL
Richard McCarthy for Selrite style mid century walnut & iron dining chairs - set of 4
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe Mcm Walnut Wrought Iron Dining Chairs - Set 4
By Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe mid-century walnut and wrought iron dining chairs - Set of 4
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of 14 Mid Century Jens Risom Oak Orange Dining Conference Arm Chairs MCM
By Jens Risom
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite set of 14 Jens Risom Conference / Dining Chairs. Features an intriguing orange
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Niels Moller Model 77 MCM Danish Rosewood and Cord Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Model 77 Mid Century Danish Rosewood and Cord Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Rosewood
H 30.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1613-C MCM Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1613-C Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 36.25 in W 19.5 in D 25 in
MCM Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Arne Vodder, Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
These
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
MCM Louis XIII Style French Oak Dining Chairs Red Os De Mouton - Set of 6
Located in Cookeville, TN
Set of 6 dining chairs in the Louis xiii style made circa mid century. Red leather and studs
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb for Planner Group MCM Maple and Iron Shovel Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Iron Shovel Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.75 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 MCM Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rope, Teak
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 MCM Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, Set of 6
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 mid century danish teak dining chairs with rope seats - set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 37 in W 22.25 in D 17 in
Vintage Danish MCM Dining Chairs by N.O Moller for JL Moller Stamped, Set of 6
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by N.O Moller for JL Moller stamped. Set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 23 in D 20 in
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik MCM Teak Juliane Chairs – Set of 6
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Countryside, IL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik Mid Century Teak Juliane Chairs – Set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 30.75 in W 19.75 in D 20 in
MCM Tito Agnoli Grey Leather "Sistina" Chairs for Matteo Grassi, Set of 6
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Madison, WI
Wonderful opportunity for a rare, complete Set of 6 Tito Agnoli "Sistina" Italian Matteo Grassi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans for Directional PE-105/106 MCM Bronze Stalagmite Chairs - Set of 6
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans for Directional PE-105/106 Mid Century Bronze Stalagmite Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 32.5 in W 27 in D 24 in
Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of eight Yoke high back Chinese dining room chairs in Ming style.
Handcrafted vintage Mid
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
MCM Russel Wright Tea Service in Robin's Egg Blue
By Russel Wright
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century lifestyle influencer, Russel Wright believed, 'The table was the center of the home.'
Now with ‘Mid-Mod’ all the rage again, Russel Wright’s American Modern Collection o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Pottery
MCM Hannah Morrison Style Chrome Tubular Sling Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Hannah Morrison Style Chrome Tubular Sling Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four MCM Chrome Candlesticks
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four MCM chrome candlesticks that can be positioned in a number of configurations to make
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Three MCM Red Hardwood Candlesticks by Illums Boulghus
By Illums Bolighus
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice set of three MCM red hardwood candlesticks by Illums Boulghus of Denmark, circa 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
MCM Lane 3 Piece Solid Walnut Console & End Table Set
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
various types of furniture.
Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this set showcases the warm tones
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
MCM Teak & Stainless Steel Carving Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish MCM teak and stainless steel carving set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The set
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Six Colorful MCM Sterling Silver & Enamel Drink Coasters by Towle
By Larry Laslo, Towle Silversmiths
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six colorful MCM sterling silver and enamel drink coasters by Towle, circa 1950s
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Mcm Dining Room Sets For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mcm dining room sets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mcm dining room sets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Mcm dining room sets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mcm dining room sets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mcm dining room sets over the years, but those made by American of Martinsville, Baker Furniture Company and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mcm Dining Room Sets?
Prices for mcm dining room sets start at $495 and top out at $7,795 with the average selling for $3,197.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
Questions About Mcm Dining Room Sets
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell how old your dining room set is, you can either consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer or research it yourself using trusted online resources. A great place to start is with the maker's markings, which you will often find under tabletops and seats. Along with the maker's name, some dining room furniture may even be marked with a production year or a serial, style or model number, which simplifies the research process. Should you only find a name, read about the maker and learn when it produced sets similar to yours to get a rough idea of the age of your set. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of dining room sets.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a dining room set costs between $514 and $395,000.
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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.