$5,996Sale Price|25% Off
H 30.25 in W 82 in D 36 in
Rosewood Tulip Sofa by K.M. Wilkins for G-Plan, Mid-Century Modern
By G Plan Furniture, Thonet, Charles and Ray Eames, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This extraordinary three-seater G-Plan sofa, conceived by K.M. Wilkins for the celebrated “Tulip
Velvet, Rosewood, Upholstery
$1,871Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
MCM Tulip Swivel Armchairs White Shell & Black Cushions by Burke Set of 4
By Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs. Burke modeled their fiberglass chairs after Saarinen’s tulip chair and Eames fiberglass shell
Metal
$746Sale Price|25% Off
H 31.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
1 Mid-20th Century MCM Tulip Armchair with White Shell & Black Cushion by Burke
By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Saarinen’s tulip chair and Eames fiberglass shell chairs as a more affordable option for the masses. But they
Metal
$2,096Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 31.25 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Mid-20th Century MCM Tulip Chairs White Shell & Black Cushions by Burke Set of 4
By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
shell chairs. Burke modeled their fiberglass chairs after Saarinen’s tulip chair and Eames fiberglass
Metal
Eames Table and 4 Saarinen Tulip Chairs Dining Set
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signed Knoll tulip chairs paired with a Herman Miller dining table. Table is model 650, featuring white
Aluminum
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H 29.75 in W 46.75 in D 17 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Solid Oak Planter on Tulip Bases with Metal Insert
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Large Mid-Century Modern solid oak planter on twin tulip bases. This is a one-of-a-kind piece, you
Metal
1950s Early Tulip Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll - a pair
By Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Iconic pair of tulip swivel chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. These chairs
Fiberglass
Tulip Seating Group in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England
By Charles and Ray Eames, Thonet, Percival Lafer, G Plan Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A breathtaking embodiment of 1970s British modernism, this G-Plan “Tulip Group” ensemble by K.M
Rosewood, Velvet
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H 31.25 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
1 Mid Century Modern Tulip Side Chair White Shell & Black Cushions by Burke
By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Saarinen’s tulip chair and Eames fiberglass shell chairs as a more affordable option for the masses. But they
Metal
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H 33 in W 19 in L 33 in
Burke Fiberglass #103 Shell Chairs with Padded Seats Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen, Burke, Inc., Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Saarinen’s tulip chair or Eames fiberglass shell chairs as a more affordable options for the masses. But
Metal
Modern Eames Style Square Tulip Table
Located in Wilton, CT
Modern Eames Style 48" Square Tulip Table. Table top is new and has never been used. The pedestal
Metal
Eames Saarinen Style Tulip Desk Chair by Burke
By Eero Saarinen, Burke, Inc., Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Mid-Century Modern fiberglass armchair by Burke. Evocative of Eames fiberglass armshells
Fiberglass
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H 29 in W 42 in D 42 in
Eames for Herman Miller Dining Table with Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Chairs
By Herman Miller, Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining set consisting of table and 4 tulip chairs by the iconic American designers Charles and Ray
Aluminum
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H 29.75 in W 46.75 in D 17 in
Large Modern Solid Oak Planter on White Tulip Bases with Metal Insert
By Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Large Mid-Century Modern refinished solid oak planter on twin Saarinen style tulip bases. This is a
Metal
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H 30.25 in W 36.38 in D 36 in
Tulip Group Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England
By Charles and Ray Eames, G Plan Furniture, Thonet, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This exquisite pair of G-Plan “Tulip Group” armchairs, designed by K.M. Wilkins and crafted in
Velvet, Rosewood
Brutalist Steel Wall Sculpture
By Paul Evans
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Silas Seandel. Can be hung vertically or horizontally. Pictured with Eames DCW and Saarinen tulip table
Steel
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H 31 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Burke Inc Fiberglass Shell Desk Armchair Rolling Swivel Tilt
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
after Saarinen’s tulip chair and Eames fiberglass shell chairs as a more affordable option for the
Teak
$16,610 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,089 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$7,556 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric. This sofa dates from the first series p...
Chrome
Set of 8 'Tulip' Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the Classic organic sculptural form and orange wool upholstery on white enameled cast iro...
Iron
Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent and fully original Tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen. It is produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 5 original tulip chairs and the o...
Carrara Marble, Metal
$6,995Sale Price|41% Off
H 31 in W 112 in D 33.88 in
Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Soaring like a streamlined icon of mid-century modern design, the Adrian Pearsall–style 1709-S platform daybed is a rare marriage of architectural line and functional elegance. With ...
Metal
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
$7,400 / set
H 16 in W 26 in D 21.25 in
Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip armchairs, with plumb upholstery. Knoll Associates, 1960's Set of 6 chairs Manufacturer "320 Park Avenue" labels attached underneath cushions, which dates back t...
Fiberglass
Mid Century Modern 1960s Sofa by Viko Baumritter
By Viko Baumritter
Located in New York, NY
This floating 1960s sofa was manufactured by Viko Baumritter , an American furniture Company that later became Ethan Allen. The sofa has a metal frame and metal splay legs with a fau...
Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 31 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15.25 and arm height of 23 inches Great Vint...
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Set includes two arm chairs and four side chairs. All chairs swivel. White frames with black cushions. We recommend ne...
Metal
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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