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Early MCM Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Grey Fabric Swivel Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An early mid century modern Eames for Herman Miller aluminum group swivel chair. A super iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Early Pair MCM Knoll Barcelona Chairs Black Leather Mies van der Rohe 1961
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Portland, OR
A collectors pair of Early Knoll Associates production Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chairs, 1961
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
MCM Black Leather Recliner
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
MCM Black Leather Recliner Spencer by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid Century Modern “The Mr. Chair” lounge chair & ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Harvey Probber orange tuxedo style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 26 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Vintage MCM Keller Furniture Oak Valkerie ii Dining Chairs by Edmond J Spence
By Keller, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Keller furniture Valkerie II Line dining or side chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Set of 10 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 8 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 12 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 6 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 4 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Knoll Bertoia Diamond chair. **The textile is a stunning fabric, and it was custom made by Knoll. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
MCM Round to Oval Dining Table w/ Leaves + 4 Chairs by Gudme Jl Moller, 9 Pcs
By Niels Otto Møller, Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in Madison, WI
Beautifully made light wood grain table by Gudme Mobelfabrik, and 4 teak chairs made by Moller make
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 28 in W 49 in D 49 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Black Chairs, circa 1960, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Set of six chairs.
Very decorative.
Made with tinted oak and leather.
Circa 1960, France.
Very good
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Side Chairs "System 123", circa 1973, Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION:
Pair of side chairs "System 123", 1st edition. This S-shaped swivel dining chair they
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Slipper Chairs, circa 1960, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of slipper chairs.
Made with pine.
Very solid structure.
Minimalist.
Circa 1960, France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Pine
MCM Broyhill Furn Flared Tuxedo Sofa Lt Yellow Floral Fabric by Lenoir Chair Co.
By Lenoir Chair Company, Broyhill
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Broyhill Furniture flared tuxedo style sofa with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Tapestry, Foam, Wood
H 31 in W 91 in D 35 in
Set of Two Restored Blue Armchairs by Mucke-Melder, Czechia, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements.
Elements of MCM interior design
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair Bauhaus Basculant LC1 Sling Armchairs Le Corbusier Cow Hide Cassina 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of MCM Le Corbusier LC1 sling chairs, by Cassina, 1960's.
This iconic design was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
H 25 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Set of Six '6' Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California, c. 1954
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the seminal Greta Magnusson-Grossman this set of six dining chairs built by Glenn of
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
H 29.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Early Original Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen MCM Model Jh0567 Teak Dining Table
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Early Original Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen midcentury Model JH0567 Teak Dining Table
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28 in W 140.75 in D 51.5 in
Vintage MCM Chrome & Royal Blue Fabric Armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company
By Hibriten
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern royal blue and chrome armchairs by Hibriten Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 21.75 in D 24.5 in
Alberto Rosselli Saporiti Italia Post Modern Confidential Club Lounge Chairs MCM
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Dayton, OH
"Iconic pair of Fratelli Saporiti Italia Confidental lounge, library or club arm chairs by Alberto
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
H 22 in W 33 in D 31 in
MCM to Modern Geometric Blue & Green Flection Plunge Fabric by Momentum Textiles
Located in Topeka, KS
around a chair, seat cushions, an ottoman, pair of foot stools, or just about any piece of furniture that
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Fabric, Polyester
H 270 in W 54 in D 0.03 in
MCM Swiss Omega Blonde Oak Dining Conference Table Attributed Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Swiss design Omega blonde oak dining tables attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 60 in D 24 in
Alberto Rosselli Saporiti Italia Post Modern Confidential Lounge Sofa Couch MCM
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Dayton, OH
Rosselli, circa 1970s. One of the first modular club chairs with a puzzle like cushion connection creating
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton
H 22 in W 64 in D 32 in
2 Giovanni Offredi Saporiti Italia Birdseye Maple Nightstands Dresser Chest MCM
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Dayton, OH
.
Together they created a series of pieces of furniture – the Jumbo chair, the Moby Dick chaise longue, the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple
H 25.5 in W 55 in D 24 in
MCM Round Wrought Iron & Laminate Patio Dining Table Max Stout Blacksmith Shop
Located in Topeka, KS
information on obscure designer Max Stout who quietly created wonderful chairs in the early to late mid
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unique 1950s Springbok Garden Table and Chairs Set by Ernest Race
By Race Furniture, Ernest Race
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A unique 1950s table with four accompanying "Springbok" chairs by Ernest Race for Race Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of four Mid-Century Armchairs, circa 1950, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
Set of four Mid-Century Chairs.
Very decorative.
Made with rattan and metal.
Circa 1950, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza
By John Stuart
Located in Plainview, NY
the MCM icon John Stuart , the sideboard is finely crafted by the renowned Mount Airy Chair Company
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Carlo di Carli Gueridon, circa 1963, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Girona, Spain
and design work between World War II and the early 70s. Among his most significant architectural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gueridon
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
1940s. It is one of the early, iconic chairs that ushered in a period of incredible mid-century modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Mathieu Matégot Coffee Table "Copacabana", circa 1955, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Girona, Spain
early years of his career, Matégot studied at the Budapest School of Arts and Crafts, where he learned
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Gérard Guermonprez Sideboard "Monaco" for Magnani, circa 1950, France
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Girona, Spain
, chairs, storage furniture with multiple functions... Its pieces bear the label of AMF master craftsmen
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Elm
H 31.88 in W 86.61 in D 17.71 in
Peter Løvig Nielsen Small Side Table
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Peter Løvig Nielsen in the early 60's. Featuring turned edges built of solid teak with exceptional
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Original Genuine Featherston contour lounge suite R160 R161
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
settee in original olive green fabric from the factory most likely from 1950s possibly early 1960s. We
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
Finn Juhl for France and Son Model 196 Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Interiors UK website, "Founded in 1948 by the British businessman Charles France and his Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 25.25 in D 20.5 in
Early MCM Bertoia for Knoll Metal and Leather Diamond Associate Accent Chair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An early mid century modern Bertoia for Knoll metal and leather Diamond Associate accent chair. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.5 in W 33.25 in D 29 in
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Orange Fiberglass Shell Arm Chair
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.5 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
MCM Pair Walnut Dining Side Chairs by Holman Manufacturing Co.
By Holman Manufacturing Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Great pair of armless dining side chairs in walnut with upholstered seats by the Holman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Original Georg Eknes Hans Brattrud Scandia Rosewood Swivel Chair MCM
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
An original low back rosewood "Scandia" lounge chair by Georg Eknes for Hans Brattrud
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
4 MCM Iron & Wood Dining Chairs Attributed to Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters
By Modernmasters Inc., Clifford Pascoe
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding set of 4 mid-century modern iron & wood dining chairs attributed to Clifford Pascoe for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.25 in W 16.5 in D 22 in
MCM Gunlocke Oak and Vinyl Library Chairs, c.1960-2 Green Available
By Gunlocke
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
4 Blue have sold. 2 Green are available.
A set of 2 original solid Oak library chairs. Two
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Charles, Ray Eames Herman Miller MCM White Fiberglass Eiffel Base Chairs - Set 6
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century White Fiberglass Eiffel Base Shell Dining
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Pair Italian Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Zanotta
Located in Trenton, NJ
Chairs. These chairs are an invitation to indulge in the sophistication and comfort that Italian design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames 670 Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Second generation 670 lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The ultimate MCM
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Plywood
Set of Four '4' Scandinavian Styled Teak Dining Chairs w/ Oatmeal Fabric
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
backdrops from MCM to Minimalism to Contemporary this inviting set of chairs is sure to add warmth and
Category
Vintage 1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Lied Mobler Of Norway Armchair Leather Teak Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Lied Møbler, Soda Galvano
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Lied Mobler of Norway Armchair Leather Teak Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
This, very
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Teak
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Lied Mobler Of Norway Armchair Leather Teak Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Lied Møbler, Soda Galvano
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Lied Mobler of Norway Armchair Leather Teak Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
This, very
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Teak
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury Hans Kogl Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt Tole Crystal Chandelier MCM
By Hans Kögl
Located in Dayton, OH
provocative.
Collectors and enthusiasts of early 20th century furniture will find much appeal in Kögl’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Mid Century Giovanni Offredi Saporiti Italia Modern Leather King Wave Bed MCM
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Dayton, OH
furniture – the Jumbo chair, the Moby Dick chaise longue, the Confidential sofa – which are still in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather
H 30.5 in W 79.5 in D 92 in
Lied Mobler Of Norway Three Seater Leather Teak Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro
By Lied Møbler, Soda Galvano
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Lied Mobler of Norway Three Seater Leather Teak Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Teak
H 37.41 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Early Charles and Ray Eames Herman Miller MCM Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 33 in D 34 in
MCM Hans Wegner Fdb Mobler J-16 Rocker C.1960
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
, the designer showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object and J16 was one of his
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Mathieu Mategot "Casablanca" Side Chairs, circa 1950, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of Mid-Century Mathieu Matégot side chairs.
Made with perforated iron.
Lacquered in black
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.1 in W 17.32 in D 22.83 in
Paul Laszlo Style Pair Mid-Century Open-Frame Lounge Chairs Constructivist Style
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the manner of Paul Laszlo, Richard Neutra, or Ismau Noguchi, these early 50s lounge chairs have
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 31 in
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Early Mcm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of early mcm chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct early mcm chairs — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Early mcm chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Early mcm chairs bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made early mcm chairs over the years, but those made by Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Broyhill and D-Scan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Early Mcm Chairs?
Prices for early mcm chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, early mcm chairs begin at $595 and can go as high as $7,676, while the average can fetch as much as $3,495.
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 legendary 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.
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 Early Mcm Chairs
- What is an MCM chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023An MCM chair is a mid-century modern chair. The design style known as mid-century modernism emerged during the mid-20th century and was informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture. Organically shaped, clean lines and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe mid-century modern chairs and other furniture. Find a selection of vintage mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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