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Emil Stejnar Mirror Produced by Rupert Nikoll for Café Segafredo in Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror with illumination designed by Emil Stejnar. Produced by Rupert Nikoll for Café
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 3.94 in
Large Midcentury Emil Stejnar Mirror Nikoll Round Illuminated Lucite Flower 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
blossoms by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria. Fine working condition. Width 67 cm / 26.38 inches, 10
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 3.94 in Dm 26.38 in
Emil Stejnar Wall Mirror
By Emil Stejnar
Located in London, England
Backlit mirror with frame made of glass flowers.
Category
Vintage 1950s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mirror emil stejnar, rubert nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The mirror designed by Emil Stejnar in the 1950s is a timeless wonder that fuses the elegance of
Category
Mid-20th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in PARIS, FR
Backlit mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll.
The frame of the mirror is in white lackered
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Emil Stejnar's Mid-Century Austrian Mirror, with Glass
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing the Austrian mirror in the captivating style of Emil Stejnar – a mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1950s/60s Large Round Backlit Mirror Designed by Emil Stejnar, Austrian
By Emil Stejnar
Located in London, GB
Large round backlit mirror design by Emil Stejnar in the 150s/60s and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Acrylic
Illuminated floral mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in ECHT, NL
Back lit wall mirror. Designed by Emil Stejnar and produced by Rupert Nikoll, Austria in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Round Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
One illuminated round mirror with background illumination and brass and Lucite flowers by Emil
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Emil Stejnar Mid-Century Modern Circular Backlit Amber Wall Mirror 1950 Vienna
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
color tone by Emil Stejnar 1950s Austria.
The wall mirror is lighted with three E 14 sockets. Amazing
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Lucite Flowers Vintage Backlit Wall Mirror Mid-Century Modern Emil Stejnar 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage backlit oval wall mirror with many lucite flowers by Emil Stejnar 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 26.97 in W 19.1 in D 3.55 in
Oval Emil Stejnar Glass Blossom and White Lacquered Metal Mirror, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Lacquered Metal Mirror, a masterpiece designed in the 1950s by the acclaimed Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Two Mid-Century Modern Round Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Emil Stejnar.
Looking in this mirror will turn you into a princess when you pull the cord switch
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Emil Stejnar for Ruper Nikoll mid century mirror, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century wall mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll.
The mirror consists of an illuminated
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal
Emil Stejnar Oval Wall Mirror with 200+ Backlit Austrian Crystals
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunningly beautiful backlit oval wall mirror with a halo of over 200 crystals dispersing the light
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll Oval Backlight Mirror Vienna Around 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Wien, AT
Viennese Backlight Wall Mirror by Emil Stejnar with Glass Blossoms, 1950s
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 3.15 in
Illuminated Flower Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll from 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
This illuminated flower mirror was designed by Emil Stejnar during the early 1950s, and
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Illuminated Glass Flower Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Brussels , BE
Fun and beautiful flower mirror.
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 22.45 in W 22.45 in D 3.55 in
Huge Emil Stejnar Round Glass Blossoms Backlit Wall Mirror by Nikoll Austria
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
by lots of charming crystal glass blossoms (not plastic). Designed by Emil Stejnar in the 1950s for
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Backlit Mirror / Sconce by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Kingston, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modernist backlit mirror / sconce designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 2.75 in Dm 12.25 in
Illuminated Glass Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Illuminated glass flower mirror by Emil Stejnar, expertly crafted by Rupert Nikoll in 1950s Austria
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Round Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An illuminated wall mirror from the 1960s made in Austria. It was designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
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H 3.55 in Dm 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Round Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An illuminated wall mirror from the 1960s made in Austria. It was designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
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H 3.55 in Dm 16.54 in
Illuminated Mirror with Floral Frame by Emil Stejnar
By Emile Steinar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Illuminated mirror with floral frame by Emil Stejnar.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Decorative Illuminated Mirror, Sunburst or Flower Design, Pearls, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Berlin, BE
Exceptional illuminated mirror of the 1960s.
Star or Flower shaped. Sunburst Design.
Acrylic
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Illuminated Mirror with Crystal Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll.
Illuminated mirror rounded with three rows of crystal flowers
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 24.81 in W 32.29 in D 1.58 in
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. Illuminated mirror surrounded by acrylic flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. Illuminated mirror surrounded by acrylic plastic flowers with steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 3.55 in
Large Round Illuminated Lucite Flower Mirror Emil Stejnar Rupert Nikoll, 1955
By Münchner Zierspiegel
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
blossoms by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria. Fine working condition. Measures: Width 60 cm / 23.6
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Vintage Circular Wall Mirror Backlit Emil Stejnar 1950 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage Wall Mirror Circular like by Emil Stejnar in clear color with backlit
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Lucite
H 3.35 in Dm 16.74 in
Half Ball Starburst Chandelier by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in New York, NY
Half ball Starburst hangs beneath a mirrored mylar disk, to create the illusion of a full round
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Vintage Brass Crystal Chandelier Emil Stejnar 1955 Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
chain: 120 cm
Emil Stejnar ( 1939 )
Austrian designer especially from lightings and mirrors
gold- and
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Emil Stejnar Flower Bouquet Flush Mount or Wall Light Sconce, 1950s Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning Flower Bouquet Emil Stejnar Flush Mount Light or Sconce. It is consisting of a Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pusteblume Ceiling Fixture by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria circa 1965
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pusteblume or spherical seed head shaped ceiling fixture designed by Emil Stejnar for Robert Nikoll
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
H 34.85 in Dm 16.93 in
Italian Mirror
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Aureliano Toso, Barovier&Toso, Palwa
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very luxurious Italian mirror from the 1950s.
The frame with the lavishly decorated
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
XXL Illuminated Sunburst Mirror
By Emil Stejnar, Ernest Igl, Egon Hillebrand, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in München, DE
Very large and impressive mirror from the 1950s.
Wonderful workmanship with a stunning golden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Emil Stejnar Sputnik Sconces or Flush Mount Lights, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Only two lights are left.
One of four rare Emil Stejnar wall or flush mount lights manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Metal
Emil Stejnar Style Chromed Midcentury Dandelion Sputnik Chandelier, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
mirrored. Fully covered with lots of sparkling crystals. In very good condition. In the style Emil Stejnar
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire, Metal, Chrome
Emil Stejnar Gold-Plated Midcentury Dandelion Sputnik Blowball Chandelier, 1970s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent snowflake blowball sputnik chandelier from the 1970s, designed by Emil Stejnar
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Sputnik Chandelier Crystal & Chrome by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant snowball chandelier with sputnik crystal flowers on a mirrored frame designed by Emil
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
H 27.56 in Dm 13.78 in
Emil Stejnar Pendant Light Chandelier Brass Glass, Austria, 1950s, 1 of 3
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Set of Three Emil Stejnar Sputnik Flush Mount Lights, Brass Crystal Glass, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three gorgeous 1950s Viennese Sputnik / blowball / snowball flush mount lights by Emil
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 9.85 in Dm 17.72 in
1 of 2 Large Emil Stejnar Flush Mount Lights Sconces, Brass Glass, Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950 (1950s-1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 8.67 in Dm 22.84 in
Rare Rupert Nikoll Mirror Wall Lamp Emil Stejnar, 1950s-60s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Berlin, BE
inspired by the jeweller and author Emil Stejnar.
The mirror is in nearly perfect original condition
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pearlware, Mirror
Custom Austrian Snowflake Crystal Flush Mount
By Emil Stejnar
Located in New York, NY
Custom Austrian snowflake crystal flush mount in nickel finish, and with a ceiling hugging mirror
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Nickel
Small Rupert Nikoll Mirror Wall Lamp Stejnar, 1950s-60s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Berlin, BE
Emil Stejnar small illuminated flower mirror 1960s
Small illuminated mirror - 1 light (e27
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror, Acrylic
Illuminated Mirror Glass & Brass by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant illuminated mirror with pearls on a brass frame. Designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 3.94 in Dm 17.72 in
Gorgeous 1950s Mid-Century Modernist 26" Backlit Mirror by Emil Stejnar, Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
. Manufactured by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria in the 1950s.
Measures: diameter appr. 25.6
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Enamel
Beautiful Huge Oval Illuminated Mirror Designed by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Illuminating vintage mirror by Emil Stejnar from the 1960s.
Manufactured in Vienna by A. Rupert
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Illuminated mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1955
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Illuminated mirror with red plastic flowers.
Design: Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
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Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Illuminated Mirror By Emil Stejnar For Rupert Nikoll 1955
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Illuminated mirror with white plastic flowers.
Design: Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
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Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Fantastic Emil Stejnar Light Mirror for Rupert Nikoll, circa 1960
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic Emil Stejnar light mirror for Rupert Nikoll circa 1960 in excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Wall Backlit Mirror with Glass Flowers by Emil Stejnar, Vienna, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
and a lighting system. It was designed in Austria in 1955 by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll.
The
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Space Age Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Illuminated mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Basel, BS
Elevate your interior decor with the exquisite mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. This
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1960's Backlit Mirror With Floral Detail
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval mirror with lucite flowers. Mounts on wall with electrical works behind. Lovely when lit. Must
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Emil Stejnar Illuminated Flower Mirror
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Illuminated backlit wall mirror designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll with white enameled
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Emil Stejnar Circular Backlit Flower Mirror
By Emil Stejnar
Located in London, GB
An Emil Stejnar circular backlit mirror, with a surround of over 120 small, clear acrylic flowers
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Illuminated Wall Mirror by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in London, England
Height: 82cm
Width: 62cm
Designer: Emil Stejnar
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikol
Date: 1950s
Materials
Category
Vintage 1950s European Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Vintage mirror by Emil Stejnar, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century wall mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll.
The mirror consists of an illuminated
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Large Backlit Midcentury Mirror, Emil Stejnar, Germany, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare in this Size
- marked by label
- iconic
- beautiful style of lighting
- representative
- elegant.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Illuminated Mirror with Floral Frame by Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in New York, NY
An oval mirror by Emil Stejnar with a deep blue floral spray frame. Illuminates from the back
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Emil Stejnar Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic emil stejnar mirror available at 1stDibs. A emil stejnar mirror — often made from glass, metal and mirror — can elevate any home. Find 94 options for an antique or vintage emil stejnar mirror now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a emil stejnar mirror — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A emil stejnar mirror is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made emil stejnar mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll and Emile Steinar are consistently popular.
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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.
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