$660Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 20.5 in
Dining or Desk Chair by Ernest Farmer for George Nelson and Associates
By Herman Miller, Ernest Farmer, George Nelson
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare birch dining or desk chair by Ernest Farmer of George Nelson and Associates for Herman
Upholstery, Birch
1950's George Nelson X-Leg Extension Dining Table Model 5062
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hanover, MA
Nelson Foundation website, Irving Harper, John F. Pile, Ernest Farmer, associates at George Nelson's
Iron
George Nelson Walnut Armchairs 1947 Design
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
..SOLD..Pair of George Nelson armchairs designed in 1947 with Ernest Farmer for Herman Miller
George Nelson 4669 Dining Chairs 'Set of 4'
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Ernest Farmer
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare set of dining chairs model 4669 designed by George Nelson and Ernest Farmer for the 1948
Cane, Birch
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bond film Goldfinger), Don Chadwick, Bill Renwick, Suzanne Sekey, John Svezia, Ernest Farmer, Tobias
Steel, Chrome
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H 30.5 in W 18.5 in D 33.75 in
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #1
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
staff included significant designers in their own right such as Irving Harper, George Mulhauser, Ernest
Aluminum
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H 33.25 in W 18.5 in D 67.25 in
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
and Company. The staff included significant designers in their own right such as Irving Harper, Ernest
Aluminum
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H 31 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Set of 8 Ernest Farmer Caned Dining Chairs for George Nelson Associates
By Ernest Farmer
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking set of eight chairs caned dining chairs designed for Ernest Farmer for George Nelson
Cane, Walnut
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H 31 in W 17.25 in D 21.25 in
Set of Six Ernest Farmer for George Nelson and Associates Dining Chairs
By Ernest Farmer
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of six Ernest farmer dining chairs designed for George Nelson and Associates. The set were
Maple, Upholstery
Pair of George Nelson Walnut Side Tables by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
This 1956 design by Ernest Farmer for the George Neslon office is a great example of their
Walnut
Set of Six George Nelson #4668 Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Ernest Farmer, Herman Miller
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A stunning set of six mahogany dining chairs by Earnest Farmer with George Nelson & Associates for
Sold
H 30.5 in W 18.5 in D 33.75 in
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #2
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
staff included significant designers in their own right such as Irving Harper, George Mulhauser, Ernest
Aluminum
Pair of 19th-century French farmhouse armchairs in beech wood
By Ernest Farmer
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Discover rustic elegance with this exceptional pair of 19th-century French farmhouse armchairs crafted from beech wood and originating from the prestigious Burgundy wine region. Thes...
Wood
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H 31 in W 18 in D 19 in
Set of Four Ernest Farmer Midcentury Dining Chairs for George Nelson Associates
By Ernest Farmer, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Framingham, MA
Rare set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Ernest Farmer for George Nelson Associates and
Cane, Maple
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
$2,540
H 7.09 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
1 of 3 Leola Flushmount Sciolari Light Fixture Chrome, Germany, 1970s
By Leola, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning nine-light flushmount light fixture in chrome, can be used as wall or ceiling light in style of sciolari. Very good condition. Sockets: 9 x E14 small bulbs - max 40 watt eac...
Chrome
Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s
By Jacques Adnet, Ralph Lauren, Hermès
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra Stitched Leather clad tone touch Telephone, Desk or Wall Mount.Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra telephone covered in stitched brown leather.Could...
Leather, Bakelite
Upright piano. Towards the beginning of the 20th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Upright piano. Towards the beginning of the 20th century. Upright or wall piano with a wooden body with marquetry elements on the central panel of the upper part, rollers for moving...
Other
Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. A fine set for a beautiful place. * Pair of small Pewter Candlestick Holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufactur...
Pewter
$6,200
H 11.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
Roger Capron - Coffee Table, Garrigue Ceramic Tiles on Dovetail Metal Frame
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
*** Important detail: custom height NOT available (1)*** Square end table with the famous Roger Capron Garrigue tiles, designed from 1968 to 1982. The handcrafted Garrigue tiles ar...
Metal
Monumental 19thC English Pine Ebonised Work Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental 19thC English Pine Ebonised Work Table With Iron Wrapped Top Ideal as a kitchen island or counter sku 1920 W306 x D78 x H90 cm Weight 215 kg
Pine
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Teak, Upholstery
$2,770
H 17 in W 40 in D 40 in
Early Barcelona Coffee Table by Mies Van Der Rohe and Lily Reich for Knoll c1949
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barcelona coffee table designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lily Reich designed in 1930 for the Mies-designed Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic. This table is of the first ...
Stainless Steel
$1,923 / item
H 7.09 in Dm 9.45 in
'Light Ball' Ceiling Lamp by A. Castiglioni & P. Giacomo for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model 'Light Ball' small size Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo for Flos, 1960s, Italy Quantity : 7 available Minimal design Very high quality. Fully funct...
Brass
George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock #4766
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice vintage mid century modern George Nelson for Howard Miller 4766 Clock in working condition. The clock has an alarm function that is working as well. The clock bears a Treadway...
Metal, Brass
$12,451
H 28.75 in W 34.26 in D 36.42 in
PAIR OF RESTORED DE SEDE DS47 RECLINING BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning His & Her's pair of fully restored Mid Century Modern circa 1960’s De Sede DS47 armchairs which are part of a larger...
Leather, Oak
Pair of George Nelson Armchairs in Cowhide Upholstery
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller armchairs with new cowhide upholstery. Great for any modern environment besides the obvious modern cabin or rustic setting.
Cowhide, Walnut
$6,800
H 39.38 in W 13.39 in D 49.22 in
Stunning Brass 1950's Swing Arm Counterbalanced Wall Applique by Cosack Leuchten
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare and beautiful Model number 9591 organic form counterbalanced swing arm applique by the specialist avant garde german lighting company Cosack Leuchten 1959 This applique is in w...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Nickel
$12,521 / set
H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare early production Eero Saarinen womb chairsand ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newly upholstered i...
Steel
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Bureau /Cabinets
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller bureau cabinet storage units, polished handles light colored birch with and black feet.
Metal, Chrome
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.